I Can See Through Everything - Chapter 12

Chapter 12 Yam Cake, Silk Thread

When Lu Qing woke up from his deep sleep, the first thing he heard was Xiaoyan’s happy laughter.

He looked at himself, and the silver needles on his body were gone, and he was covered with a thin quilt.

He didn’t know how long he had slept.

Lu Qing thought to himself, uncovered the quilt, put on his shirt, and walked out.

When he arrived in the yard, he saw Doctor Chen and Xiaoyan sitting at a stone table.

They didn’t know what they were talking about, but they were both laughing heartily.

Xiaoyan, in particular, was holding a piece of white cake in her hand and laughing very happily.

“Brother, you’re awake!”

Xiaoyan was giggling, and was surprised to see Lu Qing coming out of the house.

She jumped off the stone bench and handed the cake in her hand to Lu Qing.

“Brother, look, this is the yam cake made by Grandpa Chen. It’s very delicious. Do you want to have a piece too?”

Lu Qing did not take the cake, but looked at Doctor Chen: “Grandpa Chen, Xiaoyan didn’t make trouble for you, did she?”

Doctor Chen waved his hand: “It’s okay, Xiaoyan is innocent and lively, and I am very happy to have her to talk to. How about it, you just woke up, how do you feel?”

“I feel very good.” Lu Qing moved his body, “I seem to have a lot of strength in my body all of a sudden, Grandpa Chen, am I fully recovered now?”

“It’s not that simple.” The old doctor laughed, “Your body is seriously deficient and your foundation is weak. You need to recuperate slowly to recover. My tonic needle will only temporarily mobilize your vitality, which will give you the illusion of increased strength.” “

Next, you need to take medicated food to make up for the deficiencies in your body and get better soon.”

“Here, this dish of yam cake is not only for Xiaoyan, but also for you. Eat a few pieces.”

“Yam has nourishing properties that strengthen the spleen and lungs, strengthen the kidneys, and invigorate the essence. It’s just right for you,”

the old doctor said, pushing the plate of snow-white yam cake forward on the stone table and gesturing toward Lu Qing.

Lu Qing looked at the plate of yam cake, a look of hesitation on his face. “Grandpa Chen, this yam cake must be very precious, right?”

“Not really. It’s rare outside, but it grows abundantly in the mountains, so it’s not hard to find. I still have some here, so feel free to try it.”

Doctor Chen, perceiving Lu Qing’s thoughts, spoke gently.

He spoke lightly, but Lu Qing couldn’t take it seriously.

The dangers of the forest were well known. The old doctor’s ability to dig this thing out was a feat.

But to truly consider this yam a bargain would be naive.

However, he also knew that since the old doctor had said so much, it would be hypocritical for him to refuse.

So he bowed deeply to Doctor Chen and said gratefully, “Thank you very much, Grandpa Chen.” He

then sat down at the stone table, picked up a piece of yam cake, and began to eat.

The pastry was soft, fragrant and delicious.

Even someone like Lu Qing, who had tasted all kinds of modern pastries in his previous life, found it very delicious.

He placed his eyes on the pastry on the plate, and soon, a white light lit up, and a note appeared.

[Yam cake: a pastry made with yam as the main ingredient.]

[It strengthens the spleen and lungs, strengthens the kidneys and improves essence, and seems to have a good effect on nourishing the body.]

The evaluation given by the supernatural power was exactly the same as the effect described by Doctor Chen.

“Brother, is it delicious?” Xiaoyan asked proudly.

“Yes, it is delicious.” Lu Qing nodded honestly.

Doctor Chen had been observing Lu Qing, and when he saw him stop after eating a few pieces of yam cake, he could not help but nod secretly.

Although he was hungry, he was still polite in the face of delicious food and did not eat greedily.

Lu Qing’s performance made him quite satisfied.

In the past, he had not noticed that there was such a special boy in the village.

However, it’s a bit too early to draw a conclusion now, and we need to observe it for a while longer.

Thinking of the idea that came to him while Lu Qing was asleep, Doctor Chen pondered for a moment.

Then he said, “Lu Qing, you said you are interested in medicinal herbs. Do you want to study medicine?”

“I dare not say that I want to study medicine.” Lu Qing said quickly, “It’s just that I have seen the magic of medicinal herbs and I am yearning for it.”

“Grandpa Chen also knows that my family has suffered a misfortune. My parents passed away, and my family is even poorer. It is really difficult to support ourselves with only the two acres of thin land left.

” “That’s why I thought that if I could learn some skills to identify and collect herbs, maybe I could use it

to support my brother and me.” “Collecting herbs is indeed a way out.” Old Doctor Chen nodded, “but this road is not easy. There are many dangers in the mountains. It is not easy to be a good herbalist.”

“You have to try it to know. Besides, which job in this world is easy.”

“Yes, there is no easy job in this world.” Old Doctor Chen praised, “It’s rare for you to have such an understanding.”

“In that case, from next time on, after each acupuncture session, you will stay and help me dry the herbs. How much you can remember depends on your comprehension.”

“Thank you, Grandpa Chen.”

Although he had heard the old doctor say this before, Lu Qing was still delighted to hear him mention it again.

“Grandpa Chen, why can’t you teach your brother today?” Xiaoyan asked.

The little girl listened for a long time and finally understood a little.

“Not today.” Old Doctor Chen chuckled, “Grandpa Chen has to go to the city today and doesn’t have so much time.”

Go to the city?

Lu Qing’s heart moved, but he still held back.

His behavior today was already a bit out of line, and it was not appropriate to inquire more.

Anyway, even if he knew the information in the city now, it would not be of much use to him.

Xiaoyan, on the other hand, had no such scruples at all. When she heard Old Doctor Chen say he was going to the city, she immediately widened her eyes with curiosity.

“Grandpa Chen, what’s the city like?”

“The city? That’s a long way to go. When Xiaoyan grows up, she’ll go there and find out. The city is so much better than the outside world.”

Xiaoyan immediately revealed a look of longing.

Even Lu Qing was surprised.

According to the old doctor, the city really does have its mysteries.

The three of them chatted for a while, and then the old doctor stood up.

“Okay, you guys go back first. I also need to prepare and go into town. Lu Qing, remember, come back for acupuncture in three days.”

Seeing the old doctor was about to leave, Lu Qing hesitated for a moment, then said, “Grandpa Chen, I have something I want to ask you.”

“Oh, what is it?”

“I want to ask if there is any silk thread that is relatively tough and won’t break easily?”

“Silk thread, why do you ask that?”

Lu Qing considered his words and said, “Yesterday, didn’t I go fishing by the river? I found that the kid seems to have some talent for fishing, but the fishing rods made from hemp rope at home don’t withstand much force. If you apply a little force, the line breaks easily, making it impossible to catch big fish.”

“So I want to ask Grandpa Chen if there is any silk thread that is relatively tough and suitable for making a better fishing rod.”

“Tougher silk thread…” The old doctor fell into deep thought after hearing Lu Qing’s words.

Suddenly, as if he had thought of something, he walked into the house.

“Wait here for me.”

(End of this chapter)