Chapter 7, The Identity of the Young Girl

In order to win the girl's heart, Zuo Xiaoyou ultimately followed her to her home. Although he was not skilled in medicine, he had previously read some common medical books such as "Self-Treatment for Common Ailments" and generally knew how to treat common illnesses.

The old master stared intently at Zuo Xiaoyou, who faced him calmly

"How infuriating." The young girl nodded and said thoughtfully, "Brother Zuo, my father has been suffering from asthma for the past two years. Although he has been taking medication, there has been no improvement. Could it be that he is being harmed by a quack doctor?"

On that day, after Zuo Xiaoyou had finished tutoring the girl, she suddenly said this sentence without any warning

After a moment, the old master nodded and said, "Alright, you can help me take a look."

The "Shennong Bencao Jing" records a vast number of herbal medicines and their effects, serving as the first systematic compilation of traditional Chinese medicine in the history of Huaxia. Although it has significant limitations when viewed from a modern perspective and is not comprehensive in its organization, it is nonetheless a remarkable achievement.

In the living room, Zuo Xiao You asked Hong Zhen Nan about his medical condition. After understanding the situation and adding his own speculations, he basically confirmed that Hong Zhen Nan had asthma. In the film, Hong Zhen Nan also suffered an asthma attack, unable to catch his breath, and was killed by Tornado who seized the opportunity. So, if Hong Zhen Nan's asthma were to be alleviated to some extent, would he survive in the arena?

Zuo Xiao glanced at her and said, "I mentioned it earlier, I am afraid that quack doctors harm people. A minor ailment, when treated improperly, can turn into a major illness, and a major illness can become a terminal condition. In the end, a person dies, and yet the expenses remain high. Don't you think that is despicable?"

The young girl smiled and said, "Dad, take your time with your treatment, I will go make some tea"

"Don't worry too much," Zuo Xiaoyou comforted, "It's just a possibility; if you pay more attention in your daily life, nothing will happen."

"Old man." Zuo Xiaoyou clasped his fists and performed a salute

Hong Zhenan took a look at the prescription that was filled on two whole pages of paper, and gradually, his brows furrowed together

Brother Zuo, let me treat you to a meal

I never expected that, in such a muddled way, I would actually get to know Hong Zhenan's daughter and develop a good relationship with her. Even more surprising was that the first time I met Hong Zhenan was when I came to treat him. A sense of dramatic irony hits me, doesn't it

"Do you have anything that others do not know?" The old master sighed and said, "Little sister, you are still young, do not be too anxious. In two years, your father will definitely marry you off in a grand manner."

"Dad, what are you doing!" Without waiting for Zuo Xiaoyou to speak, the young girl pouted and said, "Brother Zuo has been helping me with my homework these past few days. You even said yesterday that you wanted me to bring him home! Now that he is here, you are angry again. Dad, what exactly do you want?"

"Dad, Brother Zuo is very skilled in medicine." The young girl said anxiously, "Brother Zuo said your illness is very difficult to cure completely, but it can be managed through other means. You've been suffering from this illness for several years without improvement; letting Brother Zuo take a look won't cost you anything, and what if he manages to cure you!"

Left and right eyes filled with a hint of envy: "A loving father and a filial daughter, the old man is enviable"

There are so many doctors now, how could they possibly be needed!" The young girl pouted.

With a measure of confidence, Zuo Xiaoyou arrived at the young girl's home

"You little girl." The old master immediately wore a helpless expression, his fierce demeanor dissipating, revealing a hint of a father's affection for his daughter, and said: "Isn't Dad just worried about you making friends carelessly? Besides, in a public place, you are pulling and tugging with a man; how can Dad not think too much about it?"

Hearing this, the old master turned his head to look at him: "Young man, what is your name? Where are you from?"

After speaking, Zuo Xiaoyou opened the recently purchased book "Shennong Bencao Jing" and began to read it with great interest

It is just that one fears the harm caused by quack doctors! Zuo Xiaoyou shook his head. Not to mention this era, even in the modern age he finds himself in, there are still many quack doctors. The medications prescribed to patients are basically harmless but ineffective, and in the end, patients rely entirely on their own immune systems to pull through. It is infuriating to think about.

No wonder it feels familiar yet hard to recall. Zuo Xiaoyou finally understood that he was just a minor character among many, without even a line of dialogue. Even if he appeared, he was just one of a crowd, so it would be strange to remember him

The old master’s gaze became extremely sharp when his daughter held onto her left and right hands, and he coldly asked: "What is your relationship with my daughter?"

Zuo Xiaoyou does not have much interest in medical skills, but he is very interested in the properties of herbal medicine. If nothing unexpected happens, he will enter many movie worlds in the future. If he were to travel back to an ancient time when medicine is underdeveloped, in case of injury or illness, he could rely on his knowledge of traditional Chinese herbs to save himself. When it comes to one's own life, even if it may not be useful in the future, it is always good to learn more.

Hong Zhenan ... ... National Martial Arts Society

I don't know," the girl shook her head and asked anxiously, "Brother Zuo, my dad won't really die suddenly, will he?

Zuo Xiao You frowned and said, "You better advise your father to try not to interfere too much and to focus on resting peacefully. Asthma can lead to sudden death when it flares up."

Bring me paper and pen, and immediately, Zuo Xiao You began to write a prescription. This prescription contained a great many words, and it took him a full ten minutes to complete it

Having finished writing, I checked it thoroughly from left to right. Once I confirmed there were no issues, I handed the prescription to Hong Zhenan: "Old man, please follow the method on the prescription from now on, and I assure you there will be no problems."

"I never thought about it," Zuo Xiaoyou raised her head and saw the girl looking slightly angry yet charming. She chuckled softly, "It is always good to read more books; perhaps you will use it in the future!"

... ...

"The elder sister is back!" A plump, imposing old martial arts master in black attire, with a slicked-back hairstyle, descended from the upper floor.

The sign at the entrance simply bore a name, and the old master was not surprised. He nodded and said, "I am Hong Zhen Nan. Seeing your tall stature and composed demeanor, have you practiced martial arts?"

This is not certain. Xiao shook his head, although he was not very clear about the details of asthma as a condition, he knew that it was a disease that is difficult to cure. He still remembered seeing a commercial for an asthma medication on television when he was a child, and the slogan was 'Asthma, an ancient stubborn ailment'

"Looking at this book again." The young girl saw Zuo Xiaoyou holding the book and enjoying himself, her little nose wrinkled as she lightly huffed, "Brother Zuo, you don't want to be a doctor in the future, do you!"

After a pause, Zuo Xiaoyou asked: "Do you know what the doctor who treated your father said?"

"Old man." Before the old boxing master could speak, Zuo Xiaoyou said: "To be honest, asthma is indeed difficult to cure completely, but with regular care and attention, alleviating the symptoms and preventing the condition from easily flaring up is achievable."

After a few days of study, Zuo Xiaoyou felt a bit complicated. He never expected to meet Hong Zhenan under such circumstances, and even more surprisingly, the girl was actually Hong Zhenan's eldest daughter, who only appeared in a few fleeting scenes throughout the entire film

Nevertheless, the worry on the girl's face did not diminish much. In the end, she grasped Zuo Xiaoyou's arm and said, "Elder Brother Zuo, you know so much, please help me take a look at my father's illness!"

Alright! This is the main point

Upon arriving at the door, Zuo Xiao and You Leng were taken aback

Oh? Hong Zhennan rarely shows a smile: "Then I will trouble you with this."

"Dad, what are you talking about! Who wants to get married?" The young girl blushed deeply, as if she were blooming like a peach blossom. If it had been an ordinary girl, she would have likely run away in embarrassment by now. However, the young girl held back her shyness and playfully retorted, "I brought Brother Zuo here to see you for a medical consultation, not for... that kind of thing!"

There is no need to spend extra money

Watching the girl bounce away, the old master displayed a face full of affection: "This girl."

The sense of familiarity also stems from the girl's appearance, which is quite distinctive, leaving him with a certain impression in front of the camera

"Dad." The girl called out happily, then took Zuo Xiaoyou's hand and said: "Brother Zuo, this is my dad"

Oh? The old master turned his head to look at Zuo Xiaoyou, noticing that he was only in his teens, too young. He frowned and asked, "Do you know how to treat illnesses?"

"Zuo Xiaoyou, a person from Beihe. " Zuo Xiaoyou said: "Is the old man Master Hong Zhenan, Hong Shifu?"

Asthma seems quite difficult to cure; currently, the best situation is to improve diet and lifestyle for management. Zuo Xiaoyou said: "I am not very clear about the specifics, but those who have this condition should avoid excessive mental and physical strain. By the way, what does your father do?"

Upon hearing these final words, the young girl blushed, stammering slightly as she said: "I... I have nothing to do with Brother Zuo."

Moreover, the expenses are considerable

It should be.

After assessing the condition, the doctor said: "Sir, I have a general understanding of your situation. You indeed have asthma, and I can responsibly tell you that it is quite difficult to completely eradicate this disease. However, with proper care, you can control the condition and prevent it from flaring up. I will prescribe a treatment plan for you, and if you follow it, I assure you that you will live healthily into your eighties"

Seeing this person, he opened his mouth slightly and then closed it again

This illustrates how difficult it is to completely cure asthma, as for the advertised medication... well. A product that could only be advertised on county television in the 1980s has been discontinued for over twenty years

Zuo Xiao You fell silent for a moment and said: "I heard that the old gentleman has developed asthma?"

Some may think that this is not a big deal, after all, everyone knows how to treat these minor ailments. However, that is in the context of a well-informed modern era. Now it is the year 1950, and medical knowledge has not been widely disseminated; even a common cold or fever can easily be fatal. With the medical knowledge possessed by Zuo Xiao You, he could easily serve as a barefoot doctor in this era

It is just a minor issue, but the elder sister is overreacting. The old master shook his head and said: "It is rare for the elder sister to bring friends home, come in and have a seat! You can leave after dinner."

The young girl smiled and said, "So it turns out that Brother Zuo is afraid of not being able to afford the medical expenses!"

Zuo Xiaoyou believed that the young girl was saying this to thank him for his guidance over the past few days, and couldn't help but smile: "No need, just invite me out when you start working and earn some money in the future"

He... is a master of the martial arts school. The girl said nervously, "What should I do? My dad is always overworked and stressed, no wonder he never gets better."