Traveling through time and space: Medical skills travel the world

Liu Hua is a simple and honest young man in the village. He is not tall, but his smile is very warm. One evening, Chen Fang was sorting herbs in the pharmacy, and Liu Hua pushed the door open, his face looked particularly serious.

"Sister Fang, I want to study medicine with you and be your assistant." Liu Hua suddenly spoke with a hint of determination in his tone.

Chen Fang raised her head and was slightly stunned: "You? You want to help me?"

"Yes, Sister Fang, more and more people in the village have come to see a doctor recently, and I think I can help." Liu Hua replied, with anticipation in his eyes.

Chen Fang thought for a moment, and seeing the determination and sincerity in his eyes, she finally nodded and agreed: "Okay, but you have to work hard. Medical skills are not so easy to learn."

"I will do my best!" Liu Hua said confidently.

The next day, Liu Hua came to Chen Fang's pharmacy to start his learning journey. Chen Fang began to teach him how to classify medicinal materials and how to judge the quality of medicinal materials.

"This is Lithospermum officinale, used to treat skin diseases, remember this." She explained patiently to Liu Hua.

"What is Lithospermum officinale used to treat?" Liu Hua blinked and took notes carefully.

"It can be used when the skin has rashes or itching, especially for skin problems that children often have after a cold." Chen Fang added, and she couldn't help but feel happy to see his seriousness.

Just as she was giving examples, a young villager came to the door of the pharmacy. He was pale and staggering, obviously feeling unwell.

"Sister Fang, my brother here is not feeling well, could you please help me?" The young man looked anxious.

"Quick, please let him in!" Chen Fang did not hesitate and immediately entered professional mode. Liu Hua then turned around and took the patient to a chair nearby.

"Please help me take his pulse first." Chen Fang instructed and began to check the patient's symptoms.

"What should I do?" Liu Hua was a little nervous.

"Just relax, find his pulse first and remember the rhythm," she encouraged gently.

Liu Hua took a deep breath, followed Chen Fang's instructions, and carefully held the patient's wrist, feeling the subtle pulse. After some effort, he finally found some feeling: "Sister Fang, I think I found it, but I feel that the heartbeat is a little fast."

"Great! His fast heartbeat may mean he is a little nervous." Chen Fang encouraged him with a smile, and then said, "You need to practice more. Only when you are calm can you feel the subtle changes more easily."

The patient's examination went smoothly. Based on the pulse and external symptoms, Chen Fang quickly developed a treatment plan and began to prescribe medicine.

"Liu Hua, can you prepare these herbs in order?" She pointed to a list.

"No problem, I'll look for them one by one." Liu Hua nodded seriously and started to get busy.

Soon, Liu Hua prepared the herbs one by one, and Chen Fang immediately began to boil the medicine. Seeing the fragrant medicine soup filling the air, Liu Hua couldn't help but ask: "Sister Fang, will it be better if the medicine is boiled longer?"

"Yes, some herbs need to be simmered for a longer time to fully release their effects." Chen Fang replied. Gradually, she saw Liu Hua's enthusiasm and dedication, and felt secretly relieved.

After the medicine was cooked, Chen Fang served the soup to the patient and patiently explained how to take it. Liu Hua watched carefully and recorded every detail.

"Sister Fang, can this really cure him?" Liu Hua couldn't help but ask when the medicine soup cooled down.

"When the medicine is properly matched to the patient's condition, coupled with appropriate diet and care, it usually has a very good effect," Chen Fang answered confidently.

Seeing the patient gradually recover, Liu Hua felt a sense of accomplishment. "What we are doing is really meaningful. I will work hard to learn and do it well!"

In this way, Liu Hua not only became an important assistant to Chen Fang, but also accumulated experience in every treatment. With the joint efforts of the two, more and more patients in the village have recovered, and more and more people have expressed their gratitude to Liu Hua. Liu Hua has also become more determined, thinking in his heart that he must become an excellent doctor like Chen Fang.

"Sister Fang," one evening, after finishing tidying up the pharmacy, Liu Hua looked at the room full of medicinal materials and said with a smile, "If I learn it in the future, do you think I can open my own clinic?"

"Of course you can. As long as you study hard and accumulate experience, you will become a good doctor sooner or later." There was an encouraging gleam in Chen Fang's eyes.

"Doctor Li, you are truly a god!" Xiaofang's voice rang out in the market, her face full of gratitude. "If it weren't for you, my father would have long ago..." Xiaofang's eyes sparkled with tears, her voice choked with sobs.

Doctor Li smiled and raised his hand to signal her not to say more. "Xiaofang, everyone in the village has stood up. This is the result of everyone's joint efforts. I just did my duty."

"You are too modest. You are our lifesaver!" Xiaofang held Dr. Li's hand tightly. The warmth from her fingertips made him realize once again how difficult it all was.

At this moment, Lao Zhang walked out of the crowd, with a look of relief on his face. He patted Dr. Li on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Doctor, you have worked hard these past few months. I specially prepared some wine today. Let's celebrate!"

Doctor Li shook his head and smiled, "Mr. Zhang, you can't let your guard down these days. The epidemic prevention work is not over yet." He glanced at the crowd and realized that some families were still losing members, and he couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

After hearing this, Lao Zhang was slightly stunned, then nodded to show his understanding. Seeing the villagers gradually recovering, he silently encouraged everyone in his heart: "We have to keep persevering, and everyone has to take care of each other!"

Xiaofang came closer, with a flash of anxiety in her eyes: "I heard that although the plague has weakened, we don't know when it will come back. Everyone is still afraid."

Doctor Li patted Xiaofang's shoulder gently and said in a gentle tone: "This is why I want everyone to continue to be vigilant. We must clean regularly, wash hands frequently, and maintain ventilation to prevent the epidemic from attacking again."

At this time, Lao Zhang crossed his arms and frowned, "These measures are feasible, but how can we ensure the supply of medicines in the village? If new diseases appear in early spring, we will be in a mess."

Doctor Li thought about it and said seriously, "I will ask the city for advice and try to get more medicinal materials and support. If the village can set up a medical team, perhaps we can effectively cope with future challenges."

"This is a good idea!" Xiaofang's eyes lit up. "Can we organize some young people to learn medical skills from you? In this way, there will be someone in the village who can treat patients." As she spoke, anticipation appeared in her eyes.

"That's a good idea," Doctor Li said. "If there are young people who are interested in studying medicine, I am willing to teach them personally. However, they must not only learn medical skills, but also learn how to communicate with patients." He paused and looked at Xiaofang kindly: "Are you willing to try?"

"I can, I can!" Xiaofang nodded excitedly, "I hope I can help more people!"

At this point, Lao Zhang also excitedly chimed in: "Then I'll join in, too! Although I'm old, I'll try my best to learn!"

"Don't be silly, Lao Zhang." Doctor Li smiled and covered his mouth. "You have to take care of yourself. Otherwise, you will become a patient again when you teach."

Lao Zhang laughed: "I'm not ready to be healed by you!"

Listening to the excitement and laughter around him, Doctor Li felt warmer in his heart. He knew that although the trauma caused by the plague was difficult to erase, the reunion of people's hearts and the rekindling of hope were the forces that could overcome everything.