Courtyard Houses: From Families of Martyrs and Orphans to Giants of the Times

In the room.

The coal stove was burning brightly.

As soon as Sha Zhu entered the door, he couldn't help but sniff.

"Wow."

"Your stove is quite warm."

"It's much better than what I have in my house."

Lin Jian'an glanced at him.

"Your room is like a pigsty."

"It would be a miracle if it were warm."

"Hey!"

Sha Zhu immediately became a little unhappy.

"How dare you speak like that?"

"That's what I call manly style."

"You don't know anything."

He kept shouting it out.

But he still obediently sat on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed).

I just sat down.

Another bout of coughing.

His face turned red from coughing.

Yi Xiulan, who was standing next to her, was also awakened.

She managed a weak smile when she saw Sha Zhu.

"The pillar is here."

"Auntie."

Sha Zhu quickly stood up.

"You can just lie down."

Done.

He couldn't help but cough a few more times.

Yi Xiulan frowned.

"Have you caught a cold?"

"fine."

"I fell asleep in the cafeteria kitchen last night."

"Just freeze it for a bit."

Lin Jian'an knew the truth in his heart.

These days.

Even a common cold or fever can develop into a serious illness.

Especially now that medical conditions are poor.

Many people do not die from illness.

They died from sheer willpower.

He glanced at Sha Zhu's flushed face.

Suddenly asked:

"How long have you had a fever?"

"Most of a day, I guess."

"It started getting cold last night."

My head has been spinning all day.

Lin Jian'an reached out and touched his forehead.

Scalding hot.

At least 38 degrees or higher.

"You call this okay?"

Sha Zhu grinned.

"Men, that's what men are like."

"A good night's sleep will do the trick."

"My dad used to be able to get things done just by pouring cold water on them."

Lin Jian'an almost laughed out of anger.

People of this era.

Many are like this.

Just tough it out when you're sick.

The more they endured it, the worse it got.

"Wait."

He finished speaking.

He turned and went into the inner room.

Sha Zhu was still a little confused.

"Where are you going?"

Not long after.

Lin Jian'an came out with two pills.

It was the fever reducer that the system had redeemed.

Sha Zhu stared wide-eyed at the sight.

Holy crap.

"Is this Western medicine?"

"Where did you come from?"

These days.

Western medicine is definitely a rare thing.

Especially ordinary people.

It's rare to even see them normally.

Lin Jianan had already prepared an excuse.

"It was given to me by one of my dad's former comrades."

"Eat it or don't, it's up to you."

Sha Zhu heard this.

Without hesitation, I immediately agreed.

"eat!"

"Only a fool wouldn't eat that!"

He took the pills.

I watched for a long time.

"Does this thing really work?"

"Why don't you try it and you'll see?"

Sha Zhu gritted his teeth.

I swallowed it whole.

As soon as the medicine was taken...

He suddenly looked pained.

"Where's the water!"

"You fucking aren't giving me water?!"

Lin Jianan almost burst out laughing.

Quickly hand over half a tub of hot water.

Sha Zhu gulped it down.

Only then did he catch his breath.

"Oh shit."

"I almost choked to death."

The atmosphere in the room immediately became much more relaxed.

Yi Xiulan leaned against the headboard.

Watching the two children bicker.

A rare smile appeared on his face.

She hadn't felt this lively in a long time.

When my husband was still alive.

It's the same at home.

It has a lively, homey feel.

Some people are joking.

But now...

Thinking about this...

Her eyes dimmed slightly.

Lin Jian'an noticed it.

She sighed softly to herself.

he knows.

My mother is actually just putting on a brave face.

My husband just passed away.

I'm sick again.

If it wasn't a sudden change in myself.

She might really not be able to hold on any longer.

Thinking about this...

Lin Jian'an suddenly made up his mind.

"Penicillin must be switched as soon as possible."

Only that thing.

Only then will there be a real chance to save lives.

Just then.

A system notification suddenly sounded.

[Long-term medical condition detected]

[It is recommended to use antibiotics]

[Penicillin is currently available in the store]

Lin Jian'an's heart sank slightly.

really.

The system has already given a notification.

This indicates that the mother's condition is more serious than it appears.

But the problem is.

Penicillin is too expensive.

Fifty points per item.

He is only in his seventies now.

After the replacement.

I'm going back to being broke.

But soon.

He then made his decision.

"Change."

You can earn points again even if you lose them.

The person is gone.

And that's really it.

"System, exchange for penicillin."

[Redeem successful]

Current points: 27

next second.

In the system space.

One extra injection.

The packaging was extremely basic.

This made Lin Jian'an feel much more at ease.

This was a real life-saving medicine in the 1950s.

Many times.

Money can't buy it.

But then...

Another question arises.

He doesn't know how to give injections.

"System, how do I use this thing?"

[It is recommended to have the injection administered by a professional.]

"..."

Lin Jian'an suddenly felt a headache coming on.

These days, regular hospitals...

The management is quite strict.

Suddenly, he pulled out penicillin.

They can easily get into trouble.

In particular, the source is unclear.

Just when he was worrying.

Sha Zhu suddenly spoke:

"Oh, right."

"When I first came back."

"I saw Dr. Zhang from the neighborhood clinic."

He said the flu outbreak at the factory has been quite severe recently.

"Old Liu's kids in the backyard are all delirious with fever."

Lin Jian'an suddenly had a thought.

Dr. Zhang?

In his memory.

There is indeed an old doctor on the street.

He's a nice person.

And it seems that my father saw the injury before.

Thinking about this...

Lin Jian'an had an idea.

night.

After Sha Zhu finished taking his medicine.

He is noticeably more in good spirits.

Even the fever on his forehead started to subside.

"Hey?"

"This medicine is amazing!"

He touched his forehead, looking shocked.

"I think my fever has really subsided!"

He Yushui is standing next to it.

Their eyes were sparkling.

"Brother Jian'an is amazing!"

Sha Zhu also looked on with admiration.

"Your dad's comrade-in-arms is pretty awesome."

"You can even get your hands on this kind of medicine."

Lin Jian'an smiled but didn't reply.

Then.

He saw Sha Zhu out the door.

I just got back inside.

The system notification sounded again.

[The host has successfully influenced the relationships between the characters in the courtyard house]

[Reward: 5 points]

Current points: 32

Lin Jian'an was taken aback.

"This is okay?"

But soon.

He then discovered the pattern in the system.

As long as the original trajectory of the characters in the story is changed.

The system will then give a reward.

Thinking about this...

A lot of ideas suddenly popped into his head.

In the original work.

Many people living in courtyard houses actually have a pretty miserable life.

Sha Zhu will be sucked blood for the rest of his life.

Lou Xiao'e went to Hong Kong.

Xu Damao's later years were miserable.

Even the original "stick" (棒梗) later became obsolete.

If I could change these things...

The reward will likely be substantial.

But now.

The most important person is still the mother.

Early the next morning.

It was just dawn.

Lin Jian'an then went out.

He had penicillin from the system tucked into his pocket.

I headed straight to the street clinic.

The clinic in the 1950s was particularly rudimentary.

There are just a few bungalows.

A Red Cross sign hangs at the entrance.

I just went in.

A strong smell of traditional Chinese medicine wafted over.

There were a few other people inside who had come for medical treatment.

The innermost part.

An elderly doctor with gray hair is writing a prescription.

It was indeed Dr. Zhang.

Uncle Zhang.

Lin Jian'an called out.

The old doctor looked up.

First stunned.

Then I recognized him.

"Jian'an?"

"How is your mother?"

Obviously.

He also knew that Yi Xiulan was ill.

Lin Jian'an lowered his voice.

"Uncle Zhang, I have medicine."

"I'd like you to take a look."

Dr. Zhang frowned slightly.

"What medicine?"

Lin Jian'an glanced around.

Make sure no one is paying attention.

Only then did he quietly take out the penicillin.

next second.

Dr. Zhang's eyes widened suddenly.

"penicillin?!"

The voices have all changed.

Several patients nearby couldn't help but turn around.

Lin Jian'an's heart skipped a beat.

He quickly whispered:

"Uncle Zhang, keep your voice down."

Dr. Zhang then realized that he had acted inappropriately.

However, his breathing was still noticeably rapid.

He stared intently at the injection.

Like looking at some kind of treasure.

"Where did you come from?"

Lin Jian'an immediately brought out his previous excuse.

"My dad's former comrade-in-arms sent it to him through someone."

"They say it can cure lung disease."

Dr. Zhang remained silent for a few seconds.

He then let out a long breath.

"Your dad..."

"I've made some good brothers."

Done.

He looked at Lin Jian'an with a complicated expression.

"This thing."

"Even hospitals might not have it now."

"Are you really willing to let your mom use it?"

Lin Jian'an did not hesitate.

"Willing to part with it."

Dr. Zhang stared at him for several seconds.

He suddenly nodded.

"OK."

"This afternoon."

I'll go to your house myself.