Volume 1: Wind Rises in the Mountains and Swamps Chapter 71: Cause and Effect
Hearing this familiar voice, Hong Banxian suddenly stood up, looked at his wife, then looked at his daughter, and felt anxious. Could it be...?
"I'll go and see..." Without caring about the mother and daughter's reaction, Hong Banxian rushed out.
As expected, the young man was standing outside the courtyard gate, smiling as he looked around at the small courtyard in front of him.
It was him!
"Little brother, come in quickly!"
Hong Banxian felt an inexplicable joy in his heart, or a kind of expectation. Could it be that the silver that he had no longer expected would really be recovered?
The shantytown was not big to begin with, and Lin Yi could see everything in his spiritual sense. He easily found Hong Banxian's home.
Seeing that the other party was wearing a shabby scholar's robe and looked uneasy, Lin Yi took out his purse and handed it over, saying, "Mr. Hong, take a look, are you short of money?"
Quan'er also came to the courtyard. Seeing that the visitor had a clear figure and friendly eyes, the little girl hurriedly bowed and smiled shyly: "Hello, young master!"
When Lin Yi saw Quan'er, he immediately thought of Cui'er and felt friendly. He smiled gently: "Sister, there is no need to be polite, just call me Lin Yi!"
Quan'er still did not dare to be rude, and said shyly: "Hello, Brother Lin"
"Little... Brother Lin, the money is all here, how can I thank you!" Hong Banxian held the two ingots of silver in his hand, his expression excited.
"Ah... Where did Daddy get so much money? Now there is money to treat my mother's illness!" Quan'er's bamboo-like little hand half covered her beautiful mouth and exclaimed.
It's not that Quan'er has never seen money before, but her mother has been ill for several years and the money in the family has long been spent. When he first saw the two ingots of silver, he was surprised, but he couldn't help but feel pleasantly surprised.
"This is what my father earned tonight, but it was robbed by thieves halfway. Fortunately, Brother Lin found it back. It's a blessing! Quan'er, go and pour a glass of water for Brother Lin!" Hong Banxian invited Lin Yi into the house and said happily.
"Well!" Quan'er was busy going out, but was stopped by Lin Yi.
"Mr. Hong, don't be polite. Lin Yi didn't know that there was a patient at home. I'm sorry to bother you-"
At this time, with a cough, Mrs. Hong's voice came from the inner room again.
"My husband, help me out, so that I can thank this kind brother in person!"
Hong Banxian and Quan'er were a little flustered. Hong Banxian responded, smiled apologetically to Lin Yi, and turned around. Unexpectedly, Lin Yi still tried to stop him, saying, "It's better for the patient to stay in bed! If it's convenient, Lin Yi will go in and greet Madam Hong..."
Hong Banxian nodded hurriedly. His wife had been in bed for a long time, and he couldn't bear to let her get tired. However, thanking Lin Yi in person was also a courtesy.
Hearing Lin Yi's proposal, Hong Banxian responded without stopping, saying, "It's convenient, it's convenient, please follow me--"
Lin Yi followed Hong Banxian and Quan'er into the inner room, and saw the woman on the bed staring at Hong Banxian with a blaming expression. He bowed and said, "Lin Yi greets Madam Hong!"
The woman was full of apologies, and could only bow in response on the bed: "I am rude! I just heard Brother Lin talking to my husband, and I know that it was all thanks to Brother Lin's help tonight. Thank you Brother Lin for your kindness!" After speaking, she took a breath and bowed to Lin Yi.
Lin Yi was embarrassed and waved his hands, saying, "Madam, you are too kind! It's just a small favor. Why should you be so embarrassed? How can I feel bad for you!"
Madam Hong saw that Lin Yi was sincere and stopped pretending. She asked Quan'er to bring a stool for him to sit down.
Lin Yi knew that he came unexpectedly, but he couldn't turn around and leave. He could only sit down and watch Madam Hong quietly. He saw that the other party had a sallow face, thin cheeks, red eyes, and a slightly depressed look, but he spoke generously and had a calm demeanor. This woman should be a well-educated and well-mannered person. Although Hong Banxian was a dusty man, he was affectionate to his wife, and his daughter Quan'er was also pretty and lovely. This is a harmonious family.
Seeing a bowl of dog meat on the bedside, Lin Yi couldn't help but frown.
Hong Banxian hurriedly said, "Brother Lin, do you have anything to say?" This Hong Banxian was born as a fortune teller, and he was good at observing people's words and expressions.
Lin Yi pondered for a moment and said, "This dog meat is commonly known as 'fragrant meat', also known as 'ground sheep'. It has a mellow taste and has the effects of nourishing the middle and replenishing qi, warming the kidney and helping yang!"
Hong Banxian said in surprise, "Brother Lin is really well-read!"
Lin Yi did not comment on Hong Banxian's compliment, and shook his head gently and said, "And Madam is a sign of excessive phlegm and fire, which is a symptom of yin deficiency, internal heat, and insufficient lung qi. If you eat this dog meat, it will be bad for Madam Hong's illness!"
The three members of Hong Banxian's family were all stunned when they heard this. Hong Banxian no longer cared about complimenting Lin Yi, and hurriedly said, "Brother Lin is really a master who does not show his face. What he said makes a lot of sense. Quan'er, take this dog meat away!"
Quan'er also looked panicked. Her mother's condition has not improved. If eating dog meat aggravates the condition, it will be a disaster on top of the snow.
Madam Hong also nodded secretly in approval of Lin Yi's words.
Hong Banxian bowed to Lin Yi and said, "So Brother Lin is also proficient in medicine! Just now I heard what you said, you are better than ordinary doctors!" He hesitated, and then said, "My wife's illness has been delayed for many years and has not been cured. My family, which was originally quite well-off, has also been in a state of disgrace. I am sorry to make Brother Lin laugh. I wonder if Brother Lin can...can he treat my wife?"
Having just accepted his kindness, it was really difficult to continue asking for help. But his wife's condition did not improve day by day, and what Lin Yi said just now seemed to be a person who was well versed in medicine. Hong Banxian could only grit his teeth and beg for help without caring about his face.
Lin Yi didn't say anything when he heard this, but looked at Hong Banxian's family of three with calm eyes. This family is kind-hearted and makes people feel good about him, especially the sincere meaning in Quan'er's eyes. He understands it when he sees it. But, how should Mrs. Hong’s illness be treated?
Mrs. Hong frowned slightly and said to Hong Banxian: "Husband, I'm so rude. It's our first time meeting Brother Lin. Why are we so embarrassed!" Hong Banxian felt uneasy and smiled awkwardly.
Lin Yi waved his hand and said, "I can help, so I won't stand idly by. Mrs. Hong, don't do what he wants!" After saying that, he stood up, reached out and took off the gourd from his waist, and said, "Get a bowl."
Quan'er hurriedly ran out, and in a blink of an eye she came to Lin Yi holding a porcelain bowl in both hands.
Lin Yi took the porcelain bowl and poured out a little Qianqiu Fragrance from the gourd. The aroma of the wine overflowed. He handed the porcelain bowl to Mrs. Hong and said, "I carry medicinal wine with me. Please drink it and give it a try..."
None of the three members of Hong Banxian's family understood the meaning of this wine, but Mrs. Hong took the bowl and drank it in small sips without thinking, relying on Quan'er's support.
Hong Banxian and Quan'er looked expectant as to how effective the medicinal wine was. After a while, Mrs. Hong handed the porcelain bowl to Quan'er, and her ginger complexion actually flashed a hint of rosy. She breathed a sigh of relief, her eyes brightened, and said to Lin Yi: "This wine is very wonderful. After one sip of wine, the feeling of chest tightness gradually disappears, and my body seems to have strength! I don't want to cough for a while now." "
Lin Yi also smiled. This Qianqiufu, which contains spiritual energy, can cleanse the internal organs of a person. Mrs. Hong only suffers from insufficient lung energy. Her lungs have been damaged over the years. The spiritual energy in the wine can be nourished, which is better than countless tonic medicines. .
"Are there any utensils for serving wine at home?" Lin Yi asked.
Quan'er lost her reserve and jumped up with childishness, saying, "Yes, Brother Lin, wait a moment while Quan'er gets it."
There was nothing ordinary in that gourd. Hong Banxian and his wife already knew Lin Yi's thoughts, and their eyes were filled with gratitude.
After a while, Quan'er brought out a white porcelain wine bottle. Lin Yi took it and poured all the wine in the gourd into the jug. The wine pot is not big, and half a catty of Qianqiufu just fills the small wine pot.
Lin Yi handed the wine bottle to Quan'er, she took it carefully and held it tightly in her arms.
"Drink a few sips of wine every day, and Mrs. Hong's health will gradually improve. However, this wine cannot be left for a long time, otherwise the medicinal effect will no longer be there." This wine is not packed in a gourd, and the spiritual energy in the wine will gradually dissipate, Lin Yi Afraid that Mrs. Hong would be reluctant to drink it, wasting the spiritual wine and delaying her condition, she could only give her a kind reminder.
"Brother Chenglin is so kind, Hong is so grateful!" Hong Banxian bowed deeply. Seeing her mother's long-delayed health miraculously improving, Quan'er was pleasantly surprised and followed her father and said, "Thank you, Brother Lin!"
Mrs. Hong on the bed also wanted to express her thanks. Lin Yi hurriedly said: "There is no need to mention this matter anymore, Mrs. Hong still needs to rest. It is inconvenient for Lin Yi here, so it is best to say goodbye!" He was about to leave.
Hong Banxian stepped forward to stop Lin Yi and said sincerely: "Thank you for your kindness. If something happens to Brother Lin, Hong won't dare to stop him, but he can always drink a glass of water before leaving!"
"Quan'er, Mom is much better. You don't need to wait here anymore. Come and sit with your father in the outer room with Brother Lin!" Mrs. Hong said hurriedly.
"Brother Lin——!" Quan'er also spoke out to persuade him to stay.
Lin Yi felt that the hospitality was hard to refuse, so he went to the outhouse with Hong Banxian and his daughter.
However, Hong Banxian took out his money and said to Quan'er, "Go buy some food and wine. Brother Lin and I will have a drink!"
Drinking water turned into drinking in an instant. Lin Ben wanted to dissuade him, but he smiled and shook his head silently.
Fortunately, there are also people selling wine and food in the shanty towns. It's nothing more than braised pork and shochu, simple but affordable.
Quan'er took some food and went back to the back room to accompany her mother.
Hong Banxian and Lin Yi sat at a wooden table, toasting and drinking.
The Lin Yi in front of him was like a noble person he met in fate. Hong Banxian did not dare to neglect, raised his glass with enthusiasm, and invited us to drink together.
Come and be at peace! It doesn’t hurt to sit down for a while. In desperation, Lin Yi had no choice but to have a drink with Hong Banxian.
Hong Banxian didn't drink well, and after drinking a few glasses, his face turned red. On weekdays, making a living on the street depends entirely on his mouth. Although he seemed drunk at this time, he spoke clearly and coherently.
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