Chapter 0004: Gradually Becoming Familiar

Thank you, Brother Lin Sha, how much is this medicine

He walked over and casually greeted, in accordance with the temperament and character of the original owner of the body

Lin Sha also took seven copper coins without hesitation and called for Ya Ca Su to register and keep accounts

It was only around noon that I finally found some leisure after being busy all morning. The lunch was prepared by Yacasu, consisting of a simple dish, a soup, and plenty of rice, and the two of us enjoyed it quite a lot.

The business at Baozhilin is fairly good, having received five patients in one morning, all suffering from injuries related to falls and impacts. For minor injuries and ailments, Lin Sha prescribed treatments based on his knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine. For more complex conditions, he refrained from indiscriminately prescribing medications, instead opting for neutral herbs that have no side effects to help alleviate their pain. He then requested that they leave their contact information so that the master could return and provide in-home consultations for each of them.

It is nothing much, just that the theater troupe is a mixed bag of all sorts of people from various backgrounds and professions. Liang Kuan, you must be cautious when you get there; if by any chance you offend someone who is not easy to deal with, it will certainly become a troublesome matter

Thank you, thank you to Brother Lin Sha!

Carefully placing the remaining coins into the worn-out small pouch, Liang Kuan then solemnly tucked it into his bosom, after which he answered another question.

After a moment of laughter, in order to mask the awkwardness, Ya Ca Su hurriedly changed the subject, looking at Lin Sha with a face full of curiosity

During this period, Ya Caisu inquired about some knowledge related to traditional Chinese medicine, and Lin Sha also obtained more information about Baozhilin and Master Huang Feihong from him, which was a happy outcome for all involved

In a previous life, while practicing Sanda, I often encountered bumps and bruises, frequently seeking the assistance of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners for treatment and care. Although I have never eaten pork, I have seen pigs walk. Coupled with the original owner's solid knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine and experience in treating ailments, handling minor injuries and illnesses poses no problem. Even if a condition cannot be cured, it will not worsen.

Lin, Lin, Lin Sha, how do you see it? It seems that you are particularly enthusiastic towards that boy named Liang Kuan

Ling Yunkai is different from him; the Ling family is originally a local commoner family in Foshan. In addition to practicing martial arts daily under Master Huang Feihong, he also has to engage in small trades to supplement the household income

Liang Kuan was quite perceptive and clever, while Lin Sha wore an expression that suggested she wanted to say something but hesitated, which made him feel uneasy, prompting him to ask hurriedly

Seeing that the swelling on Liang Kuan's hand had subsided somewhat, Lin Sha paused her actions and handed over a small porcelain bottle filled with red flower oil. What was originally meant to be a plea to stay turned into the question: "Liang Kuan, do you have a place to stay in Foshan?"

Liang Kuan stood up to express his gratitude, and at that moment, another person entered the medical hall. He hurriedly cupped his hands and said loudly: "Brother Lin Sha, I won't disturb your work any longer. I will come again tomorrow morning"

Particularly in port towns like Foshan, which were among the earliest to engage in trade, foreign powers exercised their dominance with impunity, corrupt officials acted without restraint, the discipline of the Qing army stationed in various departments was severely lax, causing significant disturbances to the local populace. The power of local militias was rampant, acting as accomplices to the tyrants, while the influence of gentry and landlords was deeply entrenched, allowing them to act as they pleased. Furthermore, gang forces committed numerous atrocities, infiltrating all aspects of the lower strata of society

There are various forces from the three teachings and nine schools mixed together, and describing it as a chaotic blend of dragons and snakes is by no means an exaggeration; the public security environment is extremely poor

Tomorrow, Liang Kuan, you come over in the morning. I will inform the master in advance today

It's nothing

Well, let's not talk about this troubling matter anymore. Who was that young man just now

After sending off Senior Brother Ling Yunkai, Baozhilin suddenly became quiet. After Yacasu finished the tasks at the counter, he held a pressure point chart and continued to study the points. Lin Sha did not return to the small training area in the back hall, but instead sat upright on the consultation chair in the front hall, waiting for patients to arrive while organizing and familiarizing himself with the memories of the original body.

Ling Yunkai shook his head with a look of helplessness: "Although not many fish were sold, several groups have come to collect protection fees!"

Seeing a hint of curiosity in Senior Brother Ling's eyes, Lin Sha chuckled lightly and explained: "I find that young man clever, and he has some martial arts foundation. Perhaps he has caught the master's eye to become our junior brother. Isn't it better to send a favor in advance to build a closer relationship, so as to avoid any awkwardness in our future interactions?"

He took a small porcelain bottle containing safflower oil from the medicine cabinet, poured a little onto his hand and gently rubbed it, then applied it all over the bruised area on Liang Kuan's hand, while also making sure to do a favor in passing.

Due to the passage of time, Lin Sha does not remember the plot of the Huang Feihong films very clearly, nor does she know whether Liang Kuan's apprenticeship with Huang Feihong was successful, so she issues a warning based on the memories of the original body.

Theater troupe!

I have a relative who works as a manager in a theater troupe, so I can just find a job there!

Liang Kuanxian took the small porcelain bottle with a word of thanks, then pulled out a worn-out small coin pouch from his bosom, pouring out a handful of copper coins, his face displaying a look of reluctance and pain, indicating that his financial situation was not very good

When will Master Huang return

What is the matter, Brother Lin Sha? Is there anything amiss

Unlike Lin Sha, who lived and worked at Baozhilin, he only needed to practice his skills by attending to patients in the clinic on ordinary days. Master Huang Feihong did not treat him like a servant nor impose overly harsh demands on him

You clever boy

During the late Qing Dynasty, after experiencing two Opium Wars, the central authority of the Qing Dynasty declined, local powers rose, Western imperialist forces infiltrated, and the phenomenon of rampant local gangs became evident

After sending Liang Kuan away, I returned to the medical clinic just in time to see Ya Ca Su stammering something to the young and strong lad who had just entered. A glance from Lin Sha revealed that he was another disciple of Huang Feihong, his junior brother Ling Yunkai.

Liang Kuan's face showed clear disappointment. Although Ya Ca Su stuttered to a certain extent, he still understood the meaning behind his words

Lin Shayan was at a loss for words. Although aware of the extremely poor public security environment during the late Qing Dynasty, she never expected it to be this severe

Ya Ca Su adjusted his slipping glasses on the bridge of his nose, shook his head, and wore an expression of apology

Ling Yunkai waved his hand to change the subject, his face full of curiosity as he asked

Liang Kuanyi was overjoyed upon hearing this and hurriedly expressed his gratitude

This is not very clear

Ling Yunkai laughed and scolded lightly, not paying much attention to it. He waved his hand, stood up, and walked outside, while still remembering to call out: "I will head home for a bit, you two brothers continue to sit and see patients!"

Rest assured, Brother Lin Sha, I will be careful and attentive

Lin Sha chuckled and said, "He is an interesting fellow; just now he was thoroughly teased by Ya Ca Su."

The young man from Meixian is named Liang Kuan, and he also wishes to apprentice under a master to learn martial arts

Yacasu was busy assisting by registering and preparing the medicine, occasionally glancing at Lin Sha, who seemed to be quite capable, with eyes full of envy and admiration

Has Brother Ling returned so early?

Lin Sha frowned slightly upon hearing this, as some words were not easy to speak casually

The sea turtles of this era are not treated particularly well. As an apprentice in traditional Chinese medicine, Ya Ca Su naturally does not hold the same status as Lin Sha, who has been a formal disciple of Huang Feihong for six years, and it is only natural for him to be summoned and ordered around.

Business has become increasingly difficult to conduct now

As he spoke, he vividly recounted the embarrassing incident where Yacasu had just practiced acupoint therapy on Liang Kuan, which indeed caused Ling Yunkai to laugh heartily without restraint, while Yacasu wore a face full of embarrassment and let out a silly chuckle