novelraw Chapter 108 Desperate measures, what if I'm not meant to die?
Chapter 108 Desperate measures, what if I'm not meant to die?
Tong Yuheng heated up the steamed buns and porridge that were already in the space, put them in a lunchbox, and called Li Chengsong, who was still resting on a small stool in the connecting area of the carriage, to come and have breakfast.
"Why haven't I seen you go to get your food?" To get to the food cart, you have to walk past him.
"Oh, I asked the waiter to get it for me. Let's eat quickly so we can take a nap."
"Mmm, these buns are delicious, they taste just like the ones Aunt Tong makes!" Li Chengsong praised as he ate.
"It tastes exactly the same, just like the ones my mom made. I brought some with me, put them in a lunchbox, and had the waiter heat them up." Tong Yuheng thought to himself, this person is too perceptive.
Li Chengsong obediently went to the sleeper berth to rest, and Tong Yuheng sat on a small stool, leaning against the wall and resting with his eyes closed. In reality, he went to the space to continue working.
Because of the abundant supply of medicinal herbs, the space has expanded to more than 30 acres, and the room where seeds were stored has been opened to grow even more rare medicinal herbs.
Tong Yuheng set aside a separate plot of land, about one acre, to grow things like gastrodia elata and ginseng.
The crops in the space also need careful tending; they can't simply be thrown in and expect to survive. Therefore, to improve the survival rate of the medicinal herbs, she had to dilute some spiritual spring water and water them regularly. She also needed to systematically control the temperature and humidity using artificial methods.
Through her tireless efforts, these precious herbs grew very well, and about a year later, her grandfather had access to highly effective and precious medicinal materials.
Li Chengsong only slept for about three hours before getting up. Tong Yuheng also didn't want to lie on the upper bunk, so he sat with him in the connecting area between the carriages.
Their biggest concern was Grandpa Li's condition. If it was really as Tong Anfu guessed, then who would be the suspect?
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The train arrived at noon. After they passed through the exit, they saw a car sent by the Li family to pick them up. Tong Yuheng only realized after getting into the car that they were being taken to the city center.
In a guard post in a large compound, she took out her letter of introduction to register before walking home with Li Chengsong.
Grandpa Li is no longer hospitalized. He went home from the hospital yesterday afternoon and called his eldest grandson, saying he would wait at home for his grandson to come back and see him.
The family knew that the old man didn't have much time left, and they secretly wiped away their tears. Two days ago, they called everyone back to see him one last time.
The old man had lost all his hair, his complexion was ashen, he couldn't eat, and he would vomit blood. He almost didn't make it last night, but his belief in seeing his eldest grandson sustained him, and he remained lucid.
"Grandpa, I'm back!" Li Chengsong squatted down by the bed and took the old man's hand.
"Good child..." The old man saw the young girl beside him and asked, "Is this... my granddaughter-in-law?"
"Grandpa, this is my girlfriend, Tong Yuheng." Li Chengsong took Tong Yuheng's hand and introduced her to his grandfather.
"Hmm, they're a good match! Hehe, you have good taste!"
"Hello, Grandpa Li!" Tong Yuheng greeted him, without explaining her relationship with Li Chengsong. But the title "Grandpa Li" made Li's parents realize that their son hadn't yet won over this girl.
"All soldiers, stay behind, I have something to say..." Grandpa Li was about to leave his last words.
The Li family has a long military history; Li Chengsong's father, second uncle, and uncle-in-law were all soldiers. One was in Yanshi, one in the southwest, and one in Guangdong Province. Li Chengsong graduated from high school at the age of sixteen, went to university, and was assigned to the Northeast Military Region, where he has already served for five years.
Grandpa Li was very weak, but his mind was very clear. He looked at his son, son-in-law, and grandson and began to analyze the current situation with them and what might happen after his death.
In short, the situation isn't good right now. If we encounter any setbacks, the most important thing is to protect ourselves. We must make them believe in the Party and our leaders, and firmly uphold their beliefs in serving the country and its people.
The old man also asked them to keep an eye on some people who had been caught wrong or tricked and had now left their posts, so that their children and grandchildren could have the opportunity to help take care of them.
After talking for a while, the old man coughed a few times and spat out another mouthful of blood. Li Chengsong quickly went over to support him and whispered, "Grandpa, Yuheng's maternal grandfather is a traditional Chinese medicine doctor. He made a kind of pill that can detoxify. Would you like to try it?"
"Antidote? Xiaosong, what nonsense are you talking about? How could your grandfather be poisoned?" Uncle immediately questioned.
"Yes, how can you take medicine randomly? Even if it's traditional Chinese medicine, you can't just take it without taking a pulse!" Uncle Qi Zhongliang also objected. The old man's health is failing, and taking medicine randomly could cause him to pass away.
"Xiaosong, why does Yuheng's maternal grandfather suspect your grandfather was poisoned? Does he know about your grandfather's symptoms?"
Li Chengye is Li Chensong's father, and he is somewhat worried that his father's situation might be leaked, as his father's condition could have a significant impact on the overall situation.
"He doesn't know who my grandfather is, don't worry. That old man has never done anything wrong in his life!" Li Chengsong quickly explained.
"Dad, what do you think? Should we give it a try?" Li Chengye was undecided. He persuaded his father to take the medicine, hoping for a miracle.
"Xiaosong, bring the medicine. I've told you everything I needed to say! Let's try anything, what if I'm not meant to die?" the old man said, forcing a smile.
"How about we call the doctor to come and check it out first? If there's nothing wrong, then we can give it to you?" The second son, Li Chengzong, was still a little worried and suggested.
"Call the doctor. Yuheng and her maternal grandfather mean well. They haven't seen the grandfather's condition and don't know if the medicine is suitable. They've also said they'd have a professional take a look."
Li Chengsong readily agreed to the test. His grandfather's condition could not be delayed any longer. What if he closed his eyes again and could never open them again?
"Then I'll go call Dr. Liu." Uncle hurriedly went out to call someone, while Li Chengsong went to ask Tong Yuheng to get the medicine.
When Tong Yuheng saw him greeting her, she knew he was talking about the pills her grandfather made. She quickly pulled a small brown glass bottle from her large backpack. It was originally a medicine bottle, but it was covered with tape, and the name, effects, and dosage of the medicine were written on it.
Dr. Liu is a Western medicine doctor and doesn't know much about traditional Chinese medicine. He is Grandpa Li's attending physician and lives with the Li family. Qi Zhongliang went out and invited him over.
"I don't know much about Traditional Chinese Medicine, but the smell of this medicine makes me feel a bit more energetic. Little girl, is it okay if I take half for testing?"
"Yes, you can also find a traditional Chinese medicine doctor to check." Tong Yuheng understood that people like Grandpa Li were very strict about safety.
"Where can we find any good traditional Chinese medicine doctors? Eight out of ten have been sent down to the countryside, and the remaining two don't dare to treat patients. They all make excuses about various ailments and refuse to make house calls!" Uncle Er muttered.
"Chengzhong, how quickly you've heard that? Have you forgotten what Dad just said?" Li Chengye quickly criticized his younger brother.