Chapter 0004: The Common Cold is Also a Concern of the Heart
A hoarse laugh came from upstairs, "You are still so mischievous, Jack, come up."
You took the Pudilan oral solution half an hour ago, which is specifically an antiviral medication. To recover more quickly, it should be taken in conjunction with antipyretics. Here, drink the medicine; it can reduce fever and induce sweating. Considering the effort I put into boiling water for you, please drink it quickly
After talking with David for a while, he felt greatly relieved that someone could finally discuss the ranch's cattle and the construction of Qinghu Mountain with him. Taking advantage of the hostess's absence, the two engaged in an in-depth conversation about Mrs. Sally's poor driving skills, as well as the underlying physical and medical reasons for it. Their exchange was filled with consensus and constructive dialogue, and they unanimously decided that Sally should not be allowed to touch the steering wheel in the future. Even if she accidentally ran over a ranch cow, that would still be a life.
"I am already an adult, so it's embarrassing to always have my mother accompany me. I will go have a chat with David." Lu Fei turned and went downstairs.
No way, there's no need to give me so much at once. I have money, and I'm about to go to work, so I will have a salary.
How many days have you been ill? Where do you feel uncomfortable?
He opened the first aid kit and took out the stethoscope. Lu Fei carefully listened to Kelly's heart and the sounds of her lungs on both sides, and checked the size of the lymph nodes in her neck. He then said, "Kelly, open your mouth, let me see your tonsils." Kelly opened her mouth wide for him to examine. Lu Fei took out a medical flashlight and a tongue depressor, carefully observing her throat from all directions. He then took out a thermometer and asked Kelly to place it under her armpit. Lu Fei took out a medical flashlight and a tongue depressor, carefully observing her throat from all directions. He then took out a thermometer and asked Kelly to place it under her armpit.
Lilith watched as Lu Fei walked out the door and turned to disappear, a smile slowly spreading across her lips, forming a beautiful arc.
That's good, Aunt Li from hetushu.com. Remember to take 3 bottles of Pudilan every day, and drink Banlangen after brewing it 3 times, once in the morning, once at noon, and once in the evening. Get a good night's sleep, and you'll recover soon. You are in good health, so you might feel better tomorrow. By the way, if you have important matters to attend to tomorrow, wear a mask and avoid shaking hands with others. I'm leaving now.
Alright, you may ask.
"Oh, quite sweet, not bad at all," Kelly remarked with some surprise
It turns out that the supermarket's cash register system has crashed. Originally, the two checkout lanes were not very fast, and now they are completely paralyzed. The cashiers are using calculators to check the prices of each item one by one. The cashiers hired by Huaxia Supermarket are mostly local residents and Mexican immigrants from the town, who generally have poor math skills and are not very familiar with using calculators. Additionally, today there is a promotion offering a 5% discount on purchases over 100, so if they make a mistake in the calculations, they have to start all over again. The cashiers hired by Huaxia Supermarket are mostly local residents and Mexican immigrants from the town, who generally have poor math skills and are not very familiar with using calculators. Additionally, today there is a promotion offering a 5% discount on purchases over 100, so if they make a mistake in the calculations, they have to start all over again
Kylie, I would like to understand the process of your illness this time
"Could you go up yourself? Mom won't let me go up; if I do, she will scold me," said Lilith pitifully.
Luffy, holding the first aid kit, walked outside with Lilith. After a few steps, they arrived at her neighbor's house. Lilith opened the unlocked door, entered the house, and waved for Luffy to come in.
This speed is absurdly slow
Ms. Sally scolded half-jokingly: "At your age, you still make fun of me. By the way, since you just got back, why not go to the supermarket this afternoon to buy some daily necessities and get some undergarments? Oh, do you have enough money on you?"
Sally took out the key and handed it to Luffy, "Do you want me to accompany you this afternoon?"
After chatting for a while with David and his mother, Lu Fei drove his mother's Toyota pickup truck to the Huaxia Supermarket in the town center. There are two supermarkets in the town: a medium-sized supermarket and the Huaxia Supermarket. Lu Fei prefers the Huaxia Supermarket, as it offers many ingredients and small goods that are unique to Huaxia. He bought some underwear suitable for Eastern body types, various ingredients and seasonings, as well as some food and drinks that his mother needed. Just as he was about to leave, he noticed that the daily necessities shelf surprisingly had items like warm baby pads and essential balm, which are very characteristic of Huaxia. Adhering to the principle of not leaving empty-handed, he bought some as spares.
Kelly frowned and forced a smile, painfully picking up the cup and drinking it all in one go while it was still warm
"Alright, alright, I will take it. I will go to the supermarket in the afternoon, can you lend me your Toyota pickup for a bit?" Lu Fei understood his mother's character; she was resolute and did not tolerate dissent, so there was no need to argue over such matters.
Mom, David, I am going to Aunt Kelly's house for a while to see what is wrong with her
In the United States, catching a cold can be life-threatening. First, you must make an appointment with a family doctor. Generally, the family doctor will advise you to tough it out, suggesting remedies like eating ice cream to reduce fever, using a fan to cool down, or buying some over-the-counter pain relievers. They will resort to all sorts of unconventional methods. Unless you are in a critical condition, the family doctor will never write you a referral to a major hospital. If you go directly to a major hospital without an appointment, they will tell you, "Sorry, you must return from where you came." As for appointments? By the time you recover, you won't even know if your turn has come. If you go directly to a major hospital without an appointment, they will tell you, "Sorry, you must return from where you came." As for appointments? By the time you recover, you won't even know if your turn has come.
Kelly stood in the corridor on the second floor waiting for him. She appeared to be around 40 years old, with brown hair, a sturdy and well-proportioned figure, exuding a capable and spirited demeanor. However, the cold she was suffering from made her look somewhat haggard
Lu Fei finished speaking and picked up the first aid kit before heading downstairs. He walked away without hesitation. Kelly did not bother to express her gratitude, as they were old neighbors and there was no need for formal thanks. Lu Fei went downstairs and briefly explained Kelly's condition to Lilith, asking her to help her mother boil water to prepare the medication. He patted Lilith on the shoulder, smiled, and went home.
Luffy returned home and asked Sally: "Mom, where is the Huaxia cold medicine I asked you to buy in Los Angeles's Chinatown last time?"
Without waiting for Kelly to speak, he hurried downstairs, exchanged a few words with Lilith, and went home to get the medicine
"It's nothing, the cold medicine I asked you to buy does not contain any banned substances; it is all safe and can be used as food in the United States." As he spoke, Lu Fei opened the drawer and took out one box each of Banlangen and Pudilan oral solution, then headed to Kelly's house
Luffy smiled and said, "I don't lack money; I earned 20,000 USD during my internship for a year, spent almost 10,000, and the hospital covers food and accommodation, so there's not much place to spend money."
Thank you, Mom, you have been so good to me, completely avoiding the scenario of a man forgetting his son.
"Come, come, Jack, sit here," Kelly said, pointing to the sofa in the small hall on the second floor
"In the drawer of the living room, take it yourself. However, is it alright to give Kelly the Huaxia cold medicine?" Kelly said
Sally produced two thick stacks of money as if performing a magic trick
Please wait a moment, I will go home to get the medicine
It was probably the day before yesterday when I started feeling a headache, a runny nose, and a dry, itchy throat, and I kept tearing up. Later, I developed a fever and felt very lethargic. I thought I would recover in a couple of days, but unexpectedly, today it has gotten worse. You know old Bell in town, he is always drunk and looking for help is futile. Carson City is far from here, and my condition is not very serious, so I estimate that even if I go to Carson, I might not be able to see a doctor. There is an important matter tomorrow, and it is really distressing me. It is truly wonderful that you came; how is my condition? Is it serious? What treatment should I undergo? Will it be contagious to Lilith?
Luffy possesses a mature outlook on life; in addition to living according to his own wishes in the future, he also hopes for the happiness and well-being of those around him
Luffy made an OK gesture, took a few steps up the stairs, and while walking up, he loudly said: "Aunt Kelly, I am Jack from next door, Sally's house. I just returned home from Carson City. Lilith asked me to come and check on your cold. You know I work as a clinic doctor in town. Don't get it wrong, don't think I'm some bad person breaking in. Please don't shoot, Sheriff"
Go and send my regards to her
In fact, Luffy intentionally sought to chat with David, as David had always treated him very well; it would not be an exaggeration to say that he regarded him as his own. Luffy did not want him to feel isolated. David is indeed a good husband and a good father
"Kelly, do not worry. You have a viral flu, and your condition is not too bad; it is in the mid-stage of the flu. In fact, if you endure for a few days, your immune system can help you get through it. However, if there is a treatment available, why endure? After all, I am here to help you." Lu Fei said as he asked Kelly to hand him the thermometer. After taking a glance, he remarked, "38.5 degrees. As long as you pay attention to isolation, you will not transmit it to Lilith."
Luffy hurriedly said: "Please have a seat first, I will check you over."
Half an hour later, Lu Fei pushed his cart to the checkout counter, ready to pay. Seeing that many people were queuing at the counter, the pace of the transactions was as slow as a snail strolling down the street, stopping and starting intermittently. Lu Fei asked the lady behind him to keep an eye on his shopping cart and squeezed to the front to see what was going on.
Here is 20,000 in cash for you to use first; if it is not enough, I will transfer more from the bank for you.
Lu Fei returned home, and his mother led him to the second floor to his room. Upon opening the door, he saw that the bedroom was bright and clean, with everything arranged as usual, as if time had stood still here. Lu Fei turned around and hugged his mother, gently whispering in her ear
Half an hour later, Kelly frowned as she looked at the warm Banlangen powder in front of her and said to Lu Fei, "Although I trust you very much, this medicine smells quite bitter."
He has become accustomed to this situation, after all, he has been here for several years and has truly integrated into it
Luffy actually has quite a few criticisms of the medical system in the United States. In our great China, one can go to the hospital at any time when feeling unwell, and doctors prescribe the appropriate treatment, effectively addressing minor ailments in no time. For more serious cases, just getting an IV drip and resting for two days will surely resolve the issue
"Since you are using it, just take it. The ranch at home has been quite profitable in recent years, and the area near Lake Tahoe has developed tourism projects, attracting many visitors. Among them, we Chinese tourists come the most. Once they know I am the Chinese proprietress, they are very generous with their money." Sally exaggeratedly mimicked the action of counting money.
You are wasting your breath; when it comes to legal provisions, I understand far more than you do. Hurry up and prepare to go.
Upon arriving at Kelly's house, Luffy said to Kelly earnestly: "These traditional Chinese cold remedies are currently sold as food products in the United States. The ingredients are safe and healthy. Today, I am not prescribing medication to you as a doctor, because pain relievers like ibuprofen take effect relatively slowly, while Chinese cold medicine is very effective. Are you willing to accept this?"
However, he does not intend to serve as such a family doctor. Within the framework of the law, he plans to provide more emergency medical services for the residents of the town in the future, adhering to the principle of great medical integrity.