Chapter 1, The First Golden Time-Traveling Duo in History

Based on the temperature in the mountains, Wei Chi estimates that during the spring and summer, the condition of the forest is not that of a remote and dense wilderness, and there should be signs of human habitation nearby

M County is a renowned mountain city, and there is a long winding mountain road from the provincial capital to M County. The incident occurred on that stretch of road, and the reason is quite simple: a truck loaded with coal was not following the designated route and collided with the small car in which the two were traveling. The truck behind was unable to avoid the collision and crashed into them as well

The right leg is likely fractured

I grew up in the mountains, and I can distinguish between uninhabited deep forests and those with people! Furthermore, there may be wild beasts in these mountains, so Deputy Xie, it is best that you do not come out. I will return soon

Wei Chi felt a pang of compassion in her heart. No matter how cold and aloof a person may usually be, it is already commendable not to lose control in such situations. What is truly remarkable is that she was able to remain composed.

In the farmland not far from the foot of the mountain, there are even people busy in the fields. However, regardless of gender, they all have their hair tied up in buns and are dressed in coarse linen garments, appearing in traditional attire.

Xie Jiu fell silent, her beautiful face devoid of expression, her snow-white hands tightly gripping the sides of the armchair, the joints turning white from the strain.

Subconsciously checking myself first, fortunately, it seems I have had a stroke of luck, as I am completely unscathed, and there are no unusual sensations in my heart and lungs. It appears that I can go buy a lottery ticket tomorrow

Feeling the rumbling of her stomach, Wei Chi recalled that there were still some snacks left in her travel bag. She took them out to share with Xie Jiu, and then pulled out her own suit jacket, handing it to her: "The temperature in the mountains is lower than outside, and since you have been injured, please wear my clothes for the time being. I hope you won't find it unappealing."

Under normal circumstances, such a horrific car accident, with them being sandwiched from both front and back, should have resulted in at least a state of unconsciousness, if not instant death. Why is it that he emerged unscathed? Moreover, Xie Jiu only suffered a fracture in his right calf? Additionally, the environment they were in was a dense jungle, with thick trees that could only be embraced by several people visible everywhere.

Xie Jiu is a renowned beauty at the County Second Hospital, hailing from a distinguished background. She holds a Master's degree in Internal Medicine and a Bachelor's degree in Psychiatry, making her a well-known elite figure, characterized by her aloofness and indifference. At the County Second Hospital, she is referred to as the "Ice Mountain Beauty" who can instantly turn a scorching summer into a harsh winter. She is the kind of person who is both desirable and unattainable. As a remarkably self-aware and wise individual, Wei Chi has never harbored any inappropriate thoughts about the beauty, finding amusement in watching various suitors attempt to approach the ice mountain.

The position of Chief Medical Officer was established during the Eastern Han and Cao Wei periods, and was renamed as the Chief Medical Office during the Sui and Tang dynasties. This position is responsible for overseeing medical affairs.

In the Tang Dynasty, the position of the Pharmacist was established, later referred to as the Medicine Master, who was responsible for procuring various medicines and preparing formulations

Turning to look at Xie Jiu, I saw her beautiful face was pale, her delicate brows tightly furrowed, as if she were enduring something.

The blade has been sharpened to a very fine edge. Wei Chi has been accustomed to a hard life since childhood. Before attending university, he was one of the main laborers in the family. Climbing trees and chopping wood are trivial matters that pose no challenge to him

The beautiful deputy dean injured her leg and found it inconvenient to move. Wei Chi lowered the chair to allow her to lean against it, making her a bit more comfortable

Wei Chi was awakened by Xie Jiu

Thank you, Deputy, please do not move for now, let me show you something

As Wei Chi fiddled with her phone, the silent Xie Jiu suddenly spoke up. Wei Chi felt relieved; she must have woken up first and checked already.

The phone has no signal! This place... I don't know where it is. Based on the location of our accident, it would be impossible to fall into such a forest after going off the cliff, and even more impossible to sustain only such minor injuries

How do you know there are people nearby

Wei Chi fell silent for a moment, making an effort to gather his spirits as he walked towards the truck not far from them. The truck's windshield was completely shattered, and the driver had been thrown out, half-hanging on the front of the vehicle, his head bloodied. Wei Chi did not dare to move him; instead, he reached out to check his carotid artery, finding no response. The body had already stiffened, with livor mortis appearing on the skin's surface, indicating that he had been dead for some time.

Speaking off-topic, Wei Chi has just been promoted to chief surgeon this year, at the age of twenty-seven. He comes from a humble background, hailing from a remote valley, and possesses solid professional skills. Originally, it would have been impossible for someone like him, with no connections, to be promoted to chief surgeon. This promotion was entirely due to the pragmatic approach adopted by Xie Jiu after taking on the role of vice president.

If there are any objections, you may refer to the "Book of Tang" and "Tang Liudian"! You are welcome to point out any corrections again

The vice dean, a beautiful woman, spoke in a cold tone, as if the one with a fracture was not herself, her demeanor so indifferent it was almost unbelievable

Wei Chi's murmuring had not yet concluded when he was slapped by his beautiful deputy dean. The beautiful deputy dean furrowed her attractive brows tightly, her expression devoid of emotion, and coldly asked: "Are you awake now?"

Wei Chi walked for about an hour, crossed a hill, and finally saw flat land. In the distance, he even spotted a few houses—dilapidated thatched cottages, sparsely scattered, with an old architectural style, resembling what one often sees in historical costume dramas.

Wei Chi smiled faintly, noticing a hint of blush that passed over Xie Jiu's cold face, and said: "I deduce that there should be signs of human presence nearby. Please close the car door and do not go out. I will go seek help"

Throughout the entire process, although Xie Jiu was sweating profusely from the pain, she gritted her teeth and did not utter a single sound, which greatly impressed Wei Chi. He had often encountered pampered women in surgery who would cry for anesthesia at the slightest injury, but this was the first time he had seen such a resilient woman. However, it must be said that the now younger Xie Dada was indeed quite adorable. Of course, Wei Chi did not voice this thought, as the wrath of an ice-cold beauty was not something to be taken lightly

Recently, the provincial government allocated a large batch of medicines and equipment donated by overseas Chinese to the Second Hospital of the county. Xie Jiu attached great importance to this and personally went to welcome them. Wei Chi had just returned from his hometown after finishing his vacation and took Xie Jiu's ride, but unexpectedly, he unfortunately got into a car accident.

During the Sui and Tang dynasties, there was the Taiyi Bureau, and in the Song dynasty, it was known as the Medical Officials Institute. In the Jin dynasty, it was renamed the Tai Hospital, with a chief appointed as the head. The Ming and Qing dynasties continued this practice, with the head referred to as the Bureau Chief, overseeing several imperial physicians, clerks, and dozens of medical officers, primarily serving the imperial court. The imperial physicians were the doctors of the emperor's inner court.

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The title of "doctor" originated in the Tang Dynasty. The term "medical officer" first appeared in the Northern Song Dynasty. The title "langzhong" began in the Song Dynasty

Oh, Deputy Xie, you... how have you become younger?! Or am I dreaming, dreaming of you at sixteen? But I have never had a crush on you, so how could I dream of you?! ... Ah! It hurts!

How is it?

He cut a branch from the tree, brought it down, shaved two pieces into temporary splints, took out a clean white shirt from his travel bag, and tore it into strips to use as bandages, first helping Xie Jiu tend to his injuries

Xie Jiu glanced at him deeply, seeing him smile with sincerity. She took the clothes and softly said, "Thank you"

Wake up, wake up

Thank you, Deputy. Please bear with me for a moment while I secure this for you

The term "dai fu" originated in the Song Dynasty, and it is still used in the northern regions to refer to doctors.

Wow! Is it possible that I have traveled through time?

The term "physician" first appeared in our country during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period

Wei Chi rubbed his face, which had just been slapped, cursing under his breath about the severity of the blow. He instinctively glanced around; he was still in the small car with Xie Jiu, surrounded by trees, and not far away was the truck that had fallen off the cliff with them.

In order to prevent any further doubts regarding the title of doctor, or to avoid being criticized for reacting negatively to the term as if it were something unpleasant, and to prevent anyone from using this as an opportunity to insult the author for a lack of seriousness, I have specifically placed the origin of the title of doctor in the first chapter. This is not a false update

After speaking, he picked up the long knife, determined the direction, and left. Xie Jiu silently watched Wei Chi walk away, wrapping his arms tightly around himself, shrinking into the armchair.

Xie Jiu is the deputy director of their hospital, aged 28. It is said that her family is very influential, and at such a young age, she has become the deputy director of a county-level hospital

I will go over to the truck and see if the driver is still alive

Ji Yi, a title for medical officials during the Zhou Dynasty, is equivalent to the modern-day internist.

During the 2nd century BCE, the title of the medical officer was changed to "Taichang" by Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty. In the Western Han Dynasty, the positions of Taichang and Shaofu were established, with the Taichang responsible for treating the ailments of the officials and the Shaofu responsible for medical care within the palace.

Wei Chi kicked open the car door and pulled out a long knife approximately one meter in length from his travel bag. It is said that in Wei Chi's hometown, every adult male possesses a long knife that belongs to him. This particular knife was specially crafted by his father as a gift to congratulate him on his promotion when he returned home. Wei Chi had made a beautiful sheath for it, pretending it was a piece of art when he brought it back.

Deceased, based on the degree of rigor mortis, it has been approximately three to four hours since death.