Siheyuan: Fighting against Japanese Aggression in Beijing

"Are all the people in this compound like this? Can we just go to other people's homes for meals?" Li Kangri asked after Shazhu's brother and sister left.

"Haha, it's an exception, an exception. I won't go to other people's homes when I eat." Xu Damao said with a smile.

"That's what I told you! In our village, we always bring our own dry food when we visit other people's homes."

"Haha, Sha Zhu's sister has been spoiled by Sha Zhu. She doesn't even do housework for a girl. Look at Sha Zhu's room, it's like a doghouse." Xu Damao took the opportunity to attack Sha Zhu.

"Haha, forget it, stop talking bad about people behind their backs, let's move on!"

……

At Sha Zhu's house, Sha Zhu was constantly blaming He Yushui, "Yushui, what are you doing? Didn't I cook for you? Isn't this how you usually eat? What on earth are you doing?"

"Silly brother, you still say this even though I'm in this situation. Am I not just greedy? What's wrong with me eating a bite of his food? It looks like he doesn't need anything! Why do you treat me like this, wuwuwuwu..." He Yushui cried.

"Okay, if you're greedy, I'll buy you some meat this afternoon, okay?" Sha Zhu said helplessly.

"I'm just angry. I can't eat. Woohoo!"

"Hey! Isn't it normal that they don't give you their food? Have you ever seen anyone giving others food for free? Didn't I give you food yesterday? Be content! Well, now I have nothing to eat either. Hurry up and sit down and eat together!" Sha Zhu said worriedly.

……

Outside the door, two little kids heard that Sha Zhu was going to buy meat that night and ran home to report the news.

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the next day.

Li Kangri's office, the door is locked. Li Kangri is learning how to make medicine in the Shejitu.

Suddenly there was a rapid knock on the door and he had no choice but to come out.

After opening the door, Li Huaide walked in anxiously, "Xiao Li, why did you close the door in broad daylight! Is there a woman hiding in there?" Li Huaide joked.

"Haha, Brother Li, you're joking. I'm just reading a book and I'm afraid of being disturbed." Li Kangri replied with a smile.

But in her heart, she kept despising him, "Bald man, do you think everyone likes to indulge in lust in broad daylight like you?"

"Hey, you are reading a book about endorsements! Do you like these things?" Li Huaide asked in surprise.

"Take a look when you have nothing to do. The things inside are quite interesting." Li Kangri explained.

"Can you tell fortunes?"

"Haha, by the way, Brother Li, why are you rushing to see me? Is there something wrong?" Li Kangri changed the subject.

"Hey, I almost forgot something important." Li Huaide said, "Do you still have the medicine from last time?"

"Hey... Brother Li, you didn't eat it all, did you? That's enough for ten days..."

"How can I finish it by myself? Last time I took it, I found the effect was quite good, so I told some friends about it when I was drinking. As a result, they asked for a few of them, so now..." Li Huaide said embarrassedly.

"Well, Brother Li, it's not that I'm stingy. It takes some time to prepare this thing, and some medicinal materials are really precious and not easy to find, so I don't have them ready-made on hand." Li Kangri lied.

He had planned this day as early as when he gave Li Huaide the medicine. This was just the first step for him to make friends with Li Huaide. After all, this old guy would be a prominent figure in the future, and he also had strong connections. He would be of great use to him in the future.

"Hey, look at me, why am I bragging so much! It was all caused by drinking, how could that be a match? Do you want some precious medicinal herbs? How about I help you find them?" Li Huaide said anxiously.

Who needs to tell me about that pill? With it, he conquered his old wife and made his lover very happy. Isn't that urgent?

"It's not that the medicine is hard to find, but it's a bit expensive. One pill costs about five dollars..."

Hearing what Li Kangri said, Li Huaide understood instantly, "Hey, I thought I couldn't find it. Money is easy to talk about. Add the money I got last time, and I'll give you a hundred and get me ten more!"

As he spoke, Li Huaide took out ten bills and handed them over. Li Kangri was not polite either, as this money was his to earn.

"Brother Li, although this medicine has no side effects, you can't take too much of it. After all, your body is the capital of the revolution, and it would be bad if it is ruined." Li Kangri reminded.

"I'll pay attention. By the way, Xiao Li, your level is not bad! Have you really studied Chinese medicine?"

Hearing Li Huaide ask this, Li Kangri was extremely happy. This was the sentence he had been waiting for. He had long wanted to get to know some people in higher positions through Li Huaide. Treating others was undoubtedly the best way. After all, who doesn't get sick?

"Brother Li, I have learned some things from Taoism. You know that for people who study Taoism, medical skills come first."

"Really?" Li Huaide asked in surprise.

"Hasn't Brother Li already experienced this? If you have other questions, you can come to me and see if I can help you solve them."

"It's true. My mother-in-law always has joint pain. She has seen many doctors but to no avail. Whenever it's cloudy and rainy, the pain becomes unbearable. Do you have any solution?" Li Huaide asked.

"Haha, this is now called rheumatism, and it was called arthritis in the past. Wind, cold and dampness combine to form arthritis. There is wind, cold and dampness. These three evil spirits work together to invade the joints, causing stiff, hard and painful joints, inflexible joints, and even swelling and deformation. So it becomes even more unbearable when it is cloudy and rainy." Li Kangri said.

"Is there a way?" Li Huaide asked anxiously.

"There is a way. I have a recipe for a pill called Zhimu Pill. It can cure the disease as long as it is prepared. But it takes time, and the medicine is also precious, so the price may be a bit high." Li Kangri said.

"Hey! Money is nothing. My father-in-law has plenty of money. How much do you think it will cost? As long as the disease can be cured, money is not a problem." Li Huaide said without hesitation.

After thinking for a while, Li Kangri quoted a price that he thought was a bit exaggerated, "It will cost about three hundred to buy all the herbs!"

Hearing the price of three hundred, Li Huaide didn't even blink and said immediately, "I thought it would be three thousand? It's only three hundred. You can prepare the medicine! I'll go to the office and get the money for you later."

Seeing Li Huaide like this, Li Kangri regretted it so much that his intestines turned green. He should have asked for a higher price earlier. The other party didn't even consider it.

So Li Kangri secretly swore in his heart that he would bid a higher price next time and would never show any mercy.

"Okay, it's a little expensive, but it will definitely cure the disease, don't worry, Brother Li." Li Kangri said.

"Xiao Li, if you can cure my mother-in-law's illness this time, you will be a great help to me." Li Huaide said with a smile.

"Haha, no, I've always remembered how Brother Li took care of me, and I was thinking about how to repay you. Isn't this the chance? Don't worry, I'll give you the medicine the day after tomorrow."

After the matter was settled, the two chatted for a while, and Li Huaide left the office contentedly!