0p0 Chapter 114 Recruiting Assistants
Chapter 114 Recruiting Assistants
"Sister Fang, what are you thinking about?" A crisp voice interrupted her thoughts. It was the young apprentice Li Ting, who was smiling and holding a few bunches of freshly picked herbs in her hands.
"I'm thinking about how to recruit more assistants." Chen Fang smiled slightly, her eyes soft, "Li Ting, do you think that the inheritance of medical skills now needs more experts besides you?"
Li Ting nodded, with a hint of desire in her clear eyes: "Yes, Sister Fang. There are many young people in the city who are interested in medicine nowadays, and they should be trained."
"Then let's go recruit." Chen Fang nodded firmly, secretly planning a specific plan in his mind.
After a while, they walked out of the clinic and strolled in the bustling street market. The vendors' shouts came one after another, and the colorful fabrics and fresh vegetables sparkled in the sun. Chen Fang suddenly stopped and pointed to a shop nearby: "Look, there are quite a few young people gathering there, maybe you can give it a try."
They approached the shop, which was a grocery store, and several young people were discussing something in front of a pile of wooden boxes. Chen Fang walked forward and said in a gentle but firm voice: "Everyone, I heard that you are interested in medicine. I wonder if you are willing to join my clinic and learn the way of medicine?"
The young people looked at each other in surprise. A tall boy stepped forward and asked shyly, "You mean you want to be a medical apprentice? We don't have any basic knowledge, is it possible?"
"Pharmacology is not out of reach, as long as you are willing to learn it." Chen Fang smiled slightly, her eyes firm, "Besides, the teaching in our clinic will be very easy and interesting."
Li Ting took over the conversation: "Yes! Sister Fang will teach you personally, especially the identification and use of herbs. It is a great honor to be able to participate in the process of curing diseases and saving lives!"
Another young girl showed a hesitant look: "But I have a lot of things to do in the city. If I don't have the time, is it suitable for me to go to the clinic?"
"We will arrange courses according to your situation and give you flexible time." Chen Fang's voice was as warm as the spring breeze; "People who truly love medicine will definitely find time to pursue their dreams."
"I'm willing to join!" The tall boy suddenly became excited and quickly raised his hand, his face filled with excitement, as if he saw the dawn of hope.
Li Ting smiled at him: "Great! Is there anyone else? We need more partners to study with us."
At this time, a quiet young man also spoke up: "I think that the path of exploring medicine is worth trying. If I can have the opportunity to join you, I am willing to do it."
Chen Fang nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, your determination makes me believe that medical skills will prosper in the future. From today on, you will be my disciples."
Next, she led a few new young people into the clinic. Inside, the walls were covered with ancient medical books, various herbs were neatly arranged in wooden cabinets, and the air was filled with a faint medicinal fragrance. Every detail exuded a strong academic atmosphere.
"This is our learning base," Chen Fang proudly introduced. "From now on, this will be your temple of knowledge."
"Sister Fang, what will you teach us?" Li Ting asked with shining eyes.
"We start with the basics and learn the identification and formulation of herbs." Chen Fang smiled and said seriously, "Then we will delve into the treatment of common diseases such as cervical spondylosis, lumbar spine, and liver disease."
The young people were so excited that they were discussing it one after another. The tall boy said insightfully: "Since herbs can cure diseases, we must fundamentally understand the characteristics of each herb."
"Not only that, we also have to learn how to communicate with patients and understand their needs." Chen Fang nodded in agreement.
"Sister Fang, I heard that there are many patients in the village we are going to today. How many medicinal herbs do you think we can bring?" Li Ting asked eagerly, holding a box full of medicinal herbs excitedly.
"We should prepare some common herbs in advance, such as licorice, scutellaria and angelica, which may come in handy." Chen Fang responded seriously, secretly planning in his mind how to ensure that more patients can be cured.
"I think there's a little bit of ivy, it'll be helpful if someone gets heat stroke," Zhang Feng, a new assistant, added earnestly.
"Very good. With your initiative, the team will be even better." Chen Fang nodded approvingly. "Everyone's careful consideration is the key to our success."
As they walked, the atmosphere of the free clinic became more and more enthusiastic. The small village seemed peaceful and harmonious in the vast fields, but the villagers' expectations were in the air. When they arrived at the entrance of the village, many villagers had already gathered together, and their faces showed more or less anxiety and expectation.
"Sister Fang, let me give the orders. You take our new apprentice to see the patients." Li Ting suggested confidently, automatically smoothing the dust off her clothes with her hands.
"Good idea, Li Ting, you just arrange the patients." Chen Fang agreed with a smile, thinking that this opportunity should be given to young people to exercise. So, Li Ting cleared her throat and said in a loud voice: "Fellow villagers, please line up, our sister Fang will check your body and prescribe medicine for you!"
An elderly villager stepped out from the crowd and spoke slowly but firmly: "Little girl, this pain has been bothering me for a long time. It has even become difficult for me to do farm work."
"Please come over first. I will examine you as soon as possible." Chen Fang bowed slightly, guided him to sit down, and said softly: "Uncle, please tell me the specific symptoms and we will analyze them carefully."
"My back always hurts when I get up in the morning, and it's very uncomfortable to walk a short distance." The old man frowned slightly, looking very painful.
After a detailed examination and pulse check, Chen Fang picked up a small box and took out some herbs. "These herbs can help you relax your muscles and tendons. I'll give you a copy of the prescription."
Not far away, Zhang Feng and other assistants were busy taking the pulse of a young lady, trying to diagnose her illness.
"Sister Fang, what kind of treatment do you think she needs?" Zhang Feng's voice revealed a hint of nervousness and anticipation.
"She seems to have qi stagnation and blood stasis. Prescribe some blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing medicine for her," Chen Fang replied, "Also, I suggest that she do more relaxing exercises."
Li Ting, who was standing by, also encouraged softly: "It's okay, take your time. This is the first time for everyone to see a patient, so just learn from each other!"
As the diagnosis and treatment progressed, more and more villagers were waiting, and the various cases kept the assistants busy. Chen Fang felt very relieved when she heard laughter and conversation, realizing that her assistants were growing.
"Sister Fang, I have a patient who has been coughing non-stop. What should I do?" Li Ting walked over quickly, her eyes full of nervousness.
"Prepare some cough suppressants for him, and give him some warm food." Chen Fang thought for a moment and said gently, "And it would be best if he could rest for a while. I will check on him in detail after I finish treating the patients at hand."
Time flies in the busyness until the sun sets, and the laughter and cheers in the village wrap Chen Fang's heart tightly. Their free clinic activities attracted many people, and some villagers even brought their own vegetables as a token of gratitude.
"Sister Fang, today was such a success!" Li Ting couldn't help but smile.
"Yes, everyone has learned a lot and is confident enough to face patients." Zhang Feng also excitedly joined the conversation, "This time we really gained a lot."
"Thank you for your efforts." Chen Fang thanked, feeling relieved. "This is just the beginning. We will definitely help more people in the future."