above the point of the knife

Chapter 177
In a "GAZ" car.

The old man and Natasha who just left the clinic were sitting in the back row. The car drove forward slowly along a tree-lined road.

"Natasha, what do you think of this Steven Zhou?" The old man suddenly opened his eyes, and a gleam flashed in his eyes, and asked.

"Uncle Kirov, what do you want to ask?"

"Hehe, you girl, let's just forget about it." Vladimir Kirov smiled and closed his eyes again.

"Doctor Steven is highly skilled in medicine, very enthusiastic, and kind-hearted. Everyone has a good reputation for him." Natasha said after thinking for a while.

"Has anyone like this ever been to our Khabarovsk before?" Vladimir Kirov asked.

"This……"

"I sent someone to check their situation. They came back from the United States. Steven Zhou's wife is called Martha. She has an uncle who works as an engineer at the Khabarovsk Shipyard. His name is Krasnov. He married The daughter of a local lumberjack became a son named Baro..." Vladimir Kirov said in detail.

"Have you investigated him?"

"I don't investigate him, how dare I come to his clinic with you to see his legs?"

"That's right. Uncle has a special status. If it is not necessary, there is no need to see a young orthopedic doctor with little reputation." Natasha said.

"His ointment is good. My legs are indeed much more comfortable than when I came here just now. This Chinese herbal medicine is indeed unique." Vladimir Kirov felt a little bit of pain coming from his legs. It feels cool and comfortable, and I appreciate it.

"Since he is a real doctor, what are you worried about?" Natasha asked with rolling eyes.

"He is a married man, but you are interested in such a married man, I'm afraid you will fall into it."

"Uncle, don't you worry too much? I knew he was married a long time ago, so why would I have such an idea?" Natasha said shyly.

"Uncle has introduced so many young and outstanding boys to you, and you all look down on them, but you care so much about this married man, how can I not be worried?"

"I just think he is a very courageous and responsible person, and his medical skills are indeed miraculous, so he can help you." Natasha explained.

"Well, if he can relieve the pain in my leg, there are indeed many old guys who need him." Vladimir Kirov nodded. Natasha was right about this point. His contemporaries Veterans, those who were injured when they were young, and those who have reached this age, if they can be relieved of all kinds of pain, they must try it. As for the cure, they basically don't want to.

"You, stay away from him and don't run to his clinic." Vladimir Kirov advised.

"Oh..." The voice agreed with obvious reluctance.

……

night.

"You go to withdraw the money tomorrow. The teacher's remittance has arrived. We have to settle the identity of the hunters. The longer it takes, the more troublesome it will be."

"Well, I see." Anna agreed. She is learning how to make felt boots from Evna recently. This is a necessity for Russian people to go out to protect themselves from the cold in winter. In addition to buying them, you can also make them yourself. Russia is an ingenious country. Women can basically make felt boots.

How can I wear felt boots to meet my lover without sewn ones?

This is also a good way to spend time, otherwise, with a lot of free time, people will have nothing to do, and people will go wrong.

Regarding the orthotics, Zhou Sen already had a rough idea in his mind, but it was still quite difficult to turn it into blueprints and recreate it.

"I heard from Aunt Yvonne that although Ramović's surgery was done, it didn't go well and he might become disabled. Although the shipyard won't fire him, I'm afraid he won't be able to do heavy work in the future..."

"That's better than amputating a leg, too."

"That's right. They may be coming back. Food and lodging in Vladivostok is not cheap, and the money is probably about the same."

"Well, turn around, you should go and have a look, after all, it is our first patient, and it can be regarded as helping us to open up our reputation." Zhou Sen said.

"Only you will be a good person."

"Isn't it good to be a good person?" Zhou Sen asked, "Do you feel at ease if you have to be a wicked person?"

"That Natasha, can I ask someone?" Anna said, "She doesn't look right at you, don't forget, you are a married man."

"Don't worry." Zhou Sen said, "Besides, people don't necessarily have that kind of thought. You are thinking too much."

"I'm a woman. When a woman falls in love with a man, her eyes are different."

"Go to bed early, I won't argue with you today."

It was inevitable for husband and wife to have quarrels, not to mention that he and Anna were just pretending to be a couple. Living under the same roof, it was inevitable that they would encounter disagreements, and it was normal to have a fight.

……

"Recently, a batch of military supplies was transferred to Ulaanbaatar. As you know, the Japanese have plans for the west bank of the Haraha River. Recently, the conflict there has become more and more intense..." In the safe house rented by the military supply officer, he continued Passing Zhou Sen handed him a cigarette, he took a puff beautifully and said.

"Is there any news about troop mobilization?" Zhou Sen asked.

"The information I have access to is also very limited. I can't do anything you want to know." The quartermaster sighed.

"Help me pay attention to all the relevant military newspapers going to the Halaha River area." Zhou Sen ordered.

"Okay, I see, your cigarette..."

"No, I am an American cigarette. If people see you smoking American cigarettes, they will be suspicious. If you want to smoke, I will give it to you next time." Zhou Sen refused.

"Okay." The quartermaster said angrily.

"When you finish the task, you can smoke as much as you want, I guarantee enough." Zhou Sen said.

"it is good."

"Be careful, don't let people notice you." Zhou Sen reminded, "Once something happens, your own safety is the most important thing."

……

It rained suddenly in Khabarovsk, and the pedestrians on the street became scarce. It seems that there will be no patients coming to see the doctor today.

Zhou Sen went over and closed the door of the clinic to prevent the rain from entering the clinic.

He was the only one in the clinic today, Anna went out, and there were no patients, so Zhou Sen was the only one studying the design of the orthotics.

He has drawn almost three drafts, and Natasha never came again, and he didn't take the initiative to go to the hospital to find someone.

Anyway, he was still a little dissatisfied, so he continued to optimize.

The rain was getting heavier and louder, and a rain curtain was formed outside the door. Zhou Sen simply closed the door of the clinic completely.

bang bang...

Suddenly there was a rapid knock on the door, Zhou Sen raised his head, saw a figure outside the door, and hurried to open the door.

As soon as the door opened, a slender figure came in and threw himself into Zhou Sen's arms.

Who is this if it's not Natasha?
The whole body was soaked, and the thin clothes were attached to the skin, outlining the youthful curves of a young girl, it was so alluring.

This is a eunuch, I'm afraid he won't be able to hold back.

What's more, she and Zhou Sen bumped into each other's arms, almost touching their bodies together, that feeling...

"Mr. Steven, I'm sorry!" Natasha quickly took a step back from Zhou Sen's arms in shock, feeling a little strange.

"It's okay, Miss Natasha, it's raining, I'll bring you a towel..." Zhou Sen found that a towel couldn't solve the problem at all.

Forget it, Zhou Sen simply led Natasha upstairs, found her a set of clothes that Anna didn't usually wear, and asked her to change into them.

Once the rain gets wet, if you don't change it, you will easily get sick. This is the common sense of a doctor.

"Mr. Steven, where's your wife Martha?" Natasha put on Anna's clothes and came out of the bathroom wiping her wet hair.

"She's gone to her uncle's."

"Sorry, I came to look for you, but I didn't expect it to rain suddenly on the way. I didn't bring an umbrella, and I didn't have a place to hide from the rain..." Natasha explained.

"It's okay, Miss Natasha, let's have a cup of ginger tea." Zhou Sen handed over the ginger tea that had already been brewed.

"Thank you." Natasha gratefully took the teacup and took a sip. She really felt much better.

"By the way, what's the matter with you coming to see me?"

"It's about Uncle Kirov's leg. After using the plaster you prescribed last time, he found it very good, so he wants me to prescribe some more." Natasha said.

"Oh, it's a trivial matter, I'll take it for you right away." Zhou Sen nodded.

"By the way, how did you design the orthotic? What materials are needed, as well as tools and assisting personnel?" Natasha asked again.

"I have designed a few drafts, but I am not satisfied, and I am still revising. As for the material, it must have a certain strength, but it should be light in weight and easy to process, so that it will not cause too much burden on the user." Zhou Sen said.

"Can you show me?" Natasha asked.

"Of course." Zhou Sen found a blueprint of his latest design and handed it to Natasha.

"This is to adjust the force. According to the degree of recovery of the patient, this is to assist the walking force. It can make the patient temporarily lose the crutches and even walk normally..."

"If it's a simple orthotic, shouldn't you be so responsible?" Natasha immediately understood Zhou Sen's design idea after reading it.

"Yes, this kind of corrector is for certain high-end people. It can fit the legs and wear it like a leg cover, and it can't be seen from the outside." Zhou Sen said, "If it's just ordinary, you can put it on directly. If you're outside but want to move freely, that's a lot more trouble."

"This still needs to be molded, is it a private customization?"

"Yes, this kind of orthotic cannot be used universally, but the main structure remains the same, and it can be reused by changing the gear, so it is not a one-time item." Zhou Sen explained.

"Mr. Steven is also an inventor. It's amazing that he can come up with such wonderful ideas." Natasha exclaimed.

"Thank you, I did this because I want the patient to recover as soon as possible and return to a normal life."

"Well, the rain outside has almost stopped. I should go back. I'll wash the clothes and I'll return them to you." Seeing that the rain outside the window had stopped, Natasha also felt that she would stay if there was any misunderstanding. Not very good, quickly got up and said.

Unexpectedly, the sound of the door opening came from downstairs, and Anna's voice came up: "Steven, Steven..."

"Mr. Steven, I..." Natasha didn't know what to do. Did she feel like being "caught at home".

"It's okay, Martha is a reasonable person, and besides, we have nothing to shame, so you don't have to worry." Zhou Sen walked out directly.

"Martha, Miss Natasha came to ask me for a prescription. It happened to be raining. I asked her to come up and brought a set of your clothes for her to change into."

"Did the person leave?" Anna asked Zhou Sen with a look.

"It's inside." Zhou Sen replied calmly.

"Is it not time for me to come back?" Anna chuckled and asked in a low voice.

"Don't talk nonsense!"

(End of this chapter)