Chapter 406: Chapter 406: Are there herbal medicines abroad?
"Remember this, Liu Zheng, if anything happens to him, I definitely won’t let you off the hook," Jia Xin said, leaving these harsh words behind. Then she turned and left. Watching her departing figure, Liu Zheng could only shake his head helplessly, but he knew that this woman was actually capable of accepting all of this.
Five minutes later, Liu Yang hurried back to the clinic. As soon as he returned, he seemed somewhat incredulous, looking around everywhere, but indeed, Liu Zheng was the only person left in the room.
"Master, you... you mean, my sister, Jia Xin, really left? And she even agreed to let me stay temporarily?"
"Yes, she actually agreed. But, you’d better perform well. If anything goes wrong, considering my relationship with your sister, I really don’t know how to explain it to her; she might tear me apart."
"Right, Master, there are things I haven’t asked you yet. What exactly is the relationship between you and my sister? I feel like there’s something more between the two of you. Also, why does she listen to what you say, but not to what other people say?"
"What do you mean she listens to what I say? What happened? I was just reasoning with her. If I make sense, naturally she will agree."
"No, I grew up with my sister, so I know her personality and temper better than anyone. Even if she’s wrong, she will stick to her reasoning and never compromise in front of anyone, including our parents. That’s just the way she is."
"Come on, you’re exaggerating. I think your sister is quite reasonable. Besides, she’s struggled on her own for so many years, which is really quite tough. Being a strong woman isn’t as simple as one might imagine," Liu Zheng said.
"I know, so I feel this matter is significant. That’s why I suspect there’s something in the world that can counteract another thing, and you definitely have the ability to handle my sister."
"Enough of that, let’s not talk about this useless stuff. By the way, how was the clinic today? Were there any special cases?"
Liu Zheng wanted to avoid continuing the topic, and he knew that if they continued, he wouldn’t be able to answer further. It was like a never-ending subject with no clear resolution.
"Oh, it was alright. About five or six patients came in throughout the day with common symptoms. There weren’t any special cases, so I’ve already seen and prescribed medicine to them. For those who didn’t need medication, I let them go home to rest."
"Good job. Also, one reason I asked you to work overtime today is that I saw a patient in town, and I feel some of the plants they grow at home seem problematic, so I took some samples back. Today, let’s thoroughly research what this plant truly is," Liu Zheng said while opening his medical box and taking out a plucked flower.
He placed it in front of Liu Yang, who curiously took it and examined it closely, then placed it under his nose and took a gentle sniff.
"I definitely smell a floral scent, but this fragrance is clearly different from that of ordinary flowers."
"A floral scent? Aren’t they all different anyway? What’s the distinction here?"
"It’s not the same. Master, I’ve carefully studied various plants when I accompanied my grandfather to pick herbs in the mountains. I’ve smelled all sorts of plants, but this flower has a certain scent that’s just not describable. It’s definitely not like any ordinary flower."
Hearing this response, Liu Zheng felt relieved and was pleased with the explanation, as it completely matched his own observations.
"Master, do you feel that this thing smells like something specific? You don’t really think it’s just an ordinary flower scent, do you?"
Liu Yang seemed somewhat slow to catch on, after all, he was young, and to match the qualifications and discerning abilities of Liu Zheng wouldn’t be easy. How could he possibly confuse it with just any ordinary flower scent?
So, after Liu Yang asked, Liu Zheng didn’t reply but just squinted his eyes and gave a slight smile.
"Do you think I would just bring an ordinary flower for you to research for no reason? The only reason I brought it is that I’m sure there’s a problem with it. Moreover, I can confidently tell you that this isn’t just any ordinary flower; it isn’t even a plant. It should be classified as a type of grass."
"So, can we strictly define it as a kind of herbal medicine?"
"Whether it’s an herb or not, that’s hard to say. When I inquired about the origin of this flower, I was told it was a foreign variety, and it was just a few seeds when it arrived. After sowing it in the soil and carefully tending to it, it finally grew into this bright blossom."
"A foreign variety? But in all the years of herb-gathering with my grandfather, we never heard about a foreign species that is also part of our traditional Chinese medicinal herbs. So, I don’t think that counts, does it?"
"Traditionally, the term ’herbal medicine’ refers to plants that can only grow in our country. Foreign varieties are either non-existent, not scientifically validated, or just not related to the plant in question. So, when he says it originates from abroad, I don’t think that’s true."
"Does that mean the person who provided him with the seeds deceived him from the start? And what were their intentions? Why did they give him these plants? Did you ever ask who gave them to him?"
"You know, I was so focused on this plant that I didn’t pay attention to who provided it. So, the provider is certainly suspicious."
