59: Chapter 60 Daughter-in-law Pretends Well_1 59: Chapter 60 Daughter-in-law Pretends Well_1 Qiao Duo’er had self-hypnotized herself for a while and, to her surprise, she actually fell asleep.
Another half an hour passed before she woke up.
Well…
she just pretended as if nothing had happened.
If not for her slightly evasive gaze, Tan Zhenghong would think that someone holding him as he slept was just his own illusion.
Sigh, his wife was quite good at feigning innocence.
In the afternoon, Qiao Duo’er didn’t go up the mountain; she had to hurry and tailor the cloth properly.
Because she didn’t want to wear the coarse clothes for another day!
Not to mention whether it was flattering or not, it was like the cloth was a blunt knife scraping against her skin, often causing pain.
Sometimes, Qiao Duo’er even suspected that she might as well be wearing a torn hemp sack.
Tan Zhenghong continued to weave baskets, and both of them were doing their own thing, the silence only broken by the sounds of their work.
Just as Qiao Duo’er finished cutting the shirt, the doctor arrived.
Doctor Wu Youcai was the only one in Big Willow Village who knew medical skills.
Everyone would go to him for minor ailments like headaches and fevers.
His fees were reasonable, and he dealt with issues smoothly, making him quite popular in Big Willow Village.
Upon seeing the doctor enter the house, Tan Zhengyuan asked, “Uncle Wu, what brings you here?”
He usually went to the doctor to get some medicine for injuries, so they were fairly acquainted.
Doctor Wu’s expression was complicated as he said, “I went to Er Dan’s house and took a detour to check on your leg.”
Sigh, he just couldn’t believe that such a good child’s leg might never recover.
“Uncle Wu, don’t worry, it’s much better now,” said Tan Zhenghong, his face relaxed.
Qiao Duo’er was changing his dressing every day, and it was quite effective; he could even feel the bone starting to heal.
Doctor Wu was still not at ease and insisted on seeing Tan Zhenghong’s wound.
Qiao Duo’er then said, “Let the doctor take a look; it will give you peace of mind.”
Only then did Tan Zhenghong lift the blanket, allowing the doctor to examine him.
“Ah Hong, did your parents finally decide to hire a doctor from the town for you?” asked Doctor Wu, somewhat surprised.
After opening the splint, he knew another doctor had already seen it.
But he knew the Tan family couple—those two were heartless.
How could they be willing to hire a good doctor from the town?
Tan Zhenghong shook his head: “It was my wife who did it; she knows a bit about medicine.”
“Your wife is quite clever,” praised Doctor Wu, and upon seeing Tan Zhenghong’s leg, he said joyfully, “Ah Hong, you are fortunate.
The bones have been properly set back in place.
As long as you take good care of it, you will certainly be able to stand again.”
Tan Zhenghong looked at Qiao Duo’er gratefully.
Without her, he would be crippled for life.
Doctor Wu excitedly asked, “Miss, how did you manage this?
No, if it’s inconvenient for you to say, I won’t ask.”
That must be their family secret, but as long as Ah Hong was healed, that was enough!
“Push the broken bones back to their original position, apply Joint-Healing Grass, cover with fir bark, and then secure with a splint,” said Qiao Duo’er, not keeping it to herself after all.
She hadn’t planned to make money from setting bones, and telling Doctor Wu might help him assist more people.
“Thank you for sharing your knowledge,” Doctor Wu bowed his thanks to Qiao Duo’er, excitement in his eyes.
Qiao Duo’er replied indifferently, “You’re welcome,” as it wasn’t any secret.
Assured that Tan Zhenghong was fine, Doctor Wu hurried back.
He had to study this method!
Just as Doctor Wu stepped out of the house, Tan Yuancheng happened to come out of the main room.
“Brother Wu, how is Ah Hong’s leg now?” Tan Yuancheng showed great concern for Tan Zhenghong.
Now that the Tan family was under scrutiny by others, he needed to make his concern appear genuine.