Chapter 3, Self-Rescue

When they were really anxious, they would lift the pot lid to see if the "gulu" had risen. As a result, this back-and-forth delayed the cooking process, and they would accidentally burn their hands with the steam.

At this moment, the two children exhibited remarkable patience, quietly returning to their elder brother's side. Once the pain subsided, they eagerly rushed back to the stove. When the steam finally lifted the pot lid, even Hei Wulang could not help but cheer.

I need hot water now," Chen Sanlang said slowly. "I just saw that there is a stove at the back of the hut, with a pot and firewood. Can you start a fire?" He had just gone out to take a look; this hut should be a place for someone to stay during the idle times of the charcoal burning operation, so it can naturally be used for cooking

Having made up his mind, he no longer felt angry. He cooked the green beans he had promised to Xiao Liulang yesterday, and then had his two younger brothers lean against him, eating pancakes while he entertained them with a fanciful tale of "Sun Wukong's Battle with the Black Whirlwind"

Looking at the coal-black face of Xiao Liulang and the sweat-drenched, dirt-covered face of Hei Wulang, a sense of brotherly affection, previously unexperienced, began to sprout from the depths of Chen Sanlang's heart... He tightly embraced his two younger brothers

While being fierce is one thing, for Chen Sanlang, reducing the fever is the most urgent matter. Otherwise, if the fever persists for too long and complications arise, it could be a matter of life and death. Just then, he saw his two younger brothers at the door, so he asked Wulang to help him back to lie down.

This traditional Chinese medicine has a slightly cold nature and a sweet taste, capable of clearing the lungs and resolving phlegm. If it is fresh, it is particularly effective in clearing heat. When decocted with silkworm sand and dried tangerine peel, it becomes an excellent remedy for reducing fever, stopping vomiting, and alleviating headaches and body aches caused by fever. Generally, one dose is sufficient to reduce a fever. In more severe cases, it can be taken two to three times, and once the fever has completely subsided, there is no need to continue taking it

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The bamboo charcoal was blown into a bright flame and placed on the hay. Because the woodpile was arched, the air circulated smoothly, and the hay blazed fiercely, subsequently igniting the firewood. The fire in the stove roared, and soon there was movement in the pot. Chen Sanlang couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, thinking to himself: "Finally, I won't have to drink raw water anymore..." He was all too aware of the dangers of drinking raw water.

Chen Sanlang, eager to recover, drank three bowls in quick succession and fell into a deep sleep for an entire afternoon. By the time he woke up in the evening, he felt completely relaxed, his headache had subsided, and he had regained his strength.

Under the same method, Chen Sanlang was sweating profusely, as if he had been pulled out of the water. Only Wulang was overwhelmed, running around inside and outside to fetch and pour water, ignoring requests to slow down. Liulang, such a small child, obediently stayed outside to add firewood and watch the fire, remaining completely still the entire morning. Sanlang's body temperature gradually decreased, yet his heart was filled with warmth

"Third brother is ill and cannot eat. He needs to take medicine now." Chen Sanlang smiled and asked Xiao Liulang to hold on for a moment, then turned to Hei Wulang and said, "Are you feeling stronger now?"

As the setting sun descends in the west, it casts a shimmering golden light upon the surface of the lake, also illuminating the three brothers. In this moment, everything feels so tranquil and warm

The method is quite simple: immerse the lower parts of both legs in hot water. Due to the temperature of the water, the blood vessels in the calves and feet begin to dilate, leading to a reflexive dilation of blood vessels throughout the body. This accelerates blood circulation and opens up the pores all over the body, allowing for heat dissipation through sweating.

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He is also a careless person; unable to find a suitable basin, he directly uses a wooden bucket for drawing water. After pouring in an appropriate amount of hot water and soaking for a few minutes, he takes his feet out, adds another bowl of hot water, and the water temperature rises higher each time. By repeating this process several times, he ensures that his calves and feet are completely immersed in the water

Chen Sanlang helped them scoop up the broad beans. Before they had even cooled down, the two children eagerly began to eat, while also hissing as they inhaled.

The discordant sound of "gulu gulu..." interrupted this moment of warmth

Wugong reluctantly opened his eyes, while Liulang simply pretended to be dead in annoyance, saying: "I want to sleep..."

Chen Sanlang felt both amused and sympathetic, so he picked up a pod, squeezed it at his lips, and a few round, plump broad beans slid into his mouth. With a gentle chew, the texture was crisp and tender, the flavor fresh and delicate, and the aroma lingered on his lips and teeth, leaving an unforgettable impression for the rest of his life

I am also hungry..." Xiao Liulang said softly

Xiaoliu Lang entered the room and, upon seeing the oiled paper package by the bedside, exclaimed, "There are snacks!" He opened it and, indeed, found several pieces of peach crisp cookies. For a child who was not well-fed, this was an irresistible temptation. He picked up a piece and was just about to put it in his mouth when Wulang knocked it out of his hand, saying, "Don't eat their stinky stuff!"

"Get up quickly, I will take you to eat meat!" Chen Sanlang got out of bed, helped Xiao Liulang put on his shoes, and took his two younger brothers out into the darkness.

At this moment, the kind-hearted Uncle Lu and another Uncle Hou came over after finishing their work to visit. Seeing that Sanlang was no longer in serious condition, both were very pleased. They also left behind three pieces of bread and advised, "Take your time to recover before going to fetch water. We have enough to eat, so you won't go hungry."

They are all the same. He Laoliu has become quite spirited.

Sister Cuihua?" Wugong knew that Cuihua was a maid in his uncle's family, and he asked blankly, "Where is she?" Wugong did not understand; even in that later era, no one would dare to let an eight or nine-year-old child play with fire

What should I do? Little Liulang hopes to be of assistance as well

"What a fool!" Chen Sanlang scolded, "If we don't eat the old hag's stuff, won't that just benefit her?"

Goro also woke up, thought for a long time, and slowly said: "I haven't eaten meat in a long time..." His feelings were reminiscing about the last time he had meat

The two children worked hard for him all day long, and those few pieces of peach crisp had long been digested. Although he did not stop drinking hot water, how could he be full just by drinking water

Finally, there was hot water available. Chen Sanlang first drank three large bowls in quick succession, then asked Wulang to bring over the wooden bucket used for fetching water, preparing to soak his feet.

After finishing the beans, Chen Sanlang hurriedly sent his two younger brothers to bed. He himself, however, went out for a stroll.

Therefore, treat it like an old witch and devour it fiercely! Chen Sanlang, feeling pity for Wulang who had gone hungry all night, first handed him a piece.

Among the various physical methods for reducing fever known to Chen Sanlang, soaking the feet in hot water is more comfortable and effective than using alcohol rubs or ice packs. This is because the latter two methods lower body temperature by absorbing heat from the body through the evaporation of alcohol or the melting of ice, while soaking the feet in hot water allows for heat dissipation through the pores of the entire body, achieving the cooling effect. One method is "external to internal," while the other is "internal to external," making the distinction clear.

Chen Silang was afraid that his mother would find out, so he only took a few pieces of snacks. In the blink of an eye, the two children had eaten all but one piece. It was only then that he remembered that Third Brother had not eaten yet. Chen Wulang blushed, and Liulang quickly gave the last piece to him, saying: "Third Brother, eat..."

"Alas, I'm hungry again." Chen Sanlang said, releasing his grip in frustration

"It should be like this, why ask so many questions?" Chen Sanlang glared at him and said, "Help me to the stove to look at the illustrations."

What is meant by "dreaming of everything"? This is it

Xiao Liulang was on the verge of tears, and Chen Sanlang pulled him close, glaring at Hei Wulang and saying: "This is sent by Si Lang"

It is I ... ... '' Hei Wulang said honestly

By the time Wu Lang returned with a half-burned bamboo charcoal, Chen Sanlang had already arranged the firewood in the stove and had even managed to fetch some water. To prevent any issues with igniting the fire, he had laid down a base of dry grass. However, upon seeing that the charcoal brought back was already burning, he realized that his efforts had been unnecessary.

Why do I say this? Because over the past two nights, he has at least heard the little fellow talking in his sleep seven or eight times, repeatedly uttering three words: "meat, big meat..."

If it were not for Chen Silang and the kind-hearted workers, and if he did not possess memories that did not belong to a ten-year-old child, he would now be on the brink of death, if not already dead. This realization filled him with rage, and recalling the words of the old woman from the morning only intensified his fury. Even if he did not resort to murder, he had to vent his anger from today first.

Oh... Goro thought so too

Seeing his elder brother completely well, Liu Lang was so excited that he jumped up and down, while Wu Lang grinned widely with joy

Send them away, Wulang and Liulang are happy because dinner is taken care of. ... However, Chen Sanlang's expression is quite grim ... . ... The innocent children are unaware that, counting yesterday, that detestable aunt has not fed them for a full two days, let alone sought medical treatment for themselves.

Arriving at the stove behind the house, illuminated by the bright moonlight, the two children saw a plump and large rooster lying stiffly on the ground

Chen Wulang is all too familiar with this wicked rooster, for every morning, he is awakened by this flat-feathered beast, having wished to kill it a hundred times with his gaze.

Goro shook his head, feeling guilty for his own incompetence.

You go and borrow a fire from Uncle Lu. Chen Sanlang said: Just say that Sister Cuihua wants to boil water for us

Children are indeed easy to fool, and Wulang certainly bit down hard, nearly biting off Sanlang's finger

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Upon suddenly seeing it in all its grandeur, Wugong was still taken aback, his mouth agape in astonishment

Wugong nodded apologetically

At noon, taking advantage of his mother’s nap, Silang hurried over. Although the weather was still cool, he was already sweating profusely. He quickly set down the items that Sanlang needed and rushed back, fearing the consequences if his mother found out.

"Do you want to eat meat?" With this single sentence from Chen Sanlang, the little one instantly lost all sense of drowsiness

You, go gather some hay

Note: The prescriptions in this book, although verified by professionals, do not reach the level of Chen Sanlang. Please do not attempt to administer them yourself and kindly adhere to medical advice

Before his arrival, Chen Sanlang had already asked Wulang to bring back a bamboo stick. While soaking his feet, he scraped off the outer green skin of the bamboo, revealing the pale greenish-white inner part, carefully scraping it into strips. This is a traditional Chinese medicine known as "Fresh Bamboo Shavings." If it is left to dry completely in the shade, it is referred to as "Bamboo Shavings."

In the middle of the night, two little ones were sound asleep, yet they were awakened by his push

Once the pancakes were finished, an enticing aroma of beans wafted from the pot, and the two children, unable to focus on his ramblings, widened their eyes, eagerly waiting for the water in the pot to boil. The hunger felt by the children at that moment is something that their descendants would never comprehend. Only by experiencing prolonged hunger can one truly understand the tragedy of constantly thinking about food. No matter how captivating Chen Sanlang's storytelling may be, it cannot compare to the allure of food. Only by experiencing prolonged hunger can one truly understand the tragedy of constantly thinking about food. No matter how captivating Chen Sanlang's storytelling may be, it cannot compare to the allure of food.