Traditional Chinese Medicine: Back to the years when educated youths went to the countryside

Chapter 166 I won’t drink this wine anymore

The grandfather and grandson live in the back mountain, seemingly living in seclusion in a paradise, but after all, there are many inconveniences in life.

Thanks to Luan Hongying's cold temperament, if she were an ordinary girl, she might not be able to stay any longer.

However, Luan Xiuwu still had concerns about Wang Chengzhou's suggestion.

After a moment of silence, he shook his head and said, "Boy, it's too early to say anything about returning to the village."

"Xiao Hongying lived with me in the mountains. She is used to living in isolation. Suddenly she lives with the villagers. It is inevitable that some trouble will arise."

"I accept your wishes. If there is a chance in the future, let's talk about it."

Wang Chengzhou felt helpless for a while.

Turning his head to look at Luan Hongying, he saw her blinking her big eyes with a confused expression. She didn't seem to think there was anything wrong with living in the mountains.

Forget it... let’s talk about the future.

Seeing that he no longer pressed, Luan Xiuwu felt relieved, but he was surprised when he saw the two of them sitting side by side on the big bluestone, one holding a bundle of withered grass roots in his arms.

Can't help but ask:
"You brat, what are you trying to do?"

"A few days ago, you muttered something, and Xiao Hongying followed you like a devil. In the summer, she didn't even stay by her favorite stream. She ran into the mountains all day long, and she didn't get it back. A pile of broken tree roots.”

"Isn't it some kind of herbal medicine?"

Wang Chengzhou couldn't help but take a look, and happened to see Luan Hongying dangling her two bare feet, kicking leisurely in the stream.

I don’t know if it’s due to long-term soaking, but it’s a bit too white.

Noticing his obsessed gaze, Luan Hongying stopped in confusion, stared down at her feet, and even put her chubby toes together and pinched them.

Then he raised his legs and raised a pair of jade feet in front of him.

Let him look more carefully.

Although she didn't understand why her junior brother kept staring at his feet, it was obvious that he was in so much pain, so Luan Hongying instinctively wanted to make him feel more comfortable.

The two of them were sitting on the big bluestone, one with his head lowered and the other with his feet raised. Their weird postures made Luan Xiuwu almost spit out blood and he couldn't help but cough violently.

Wang Chengzhou looked dull.

I didn't expect that the senior sister's brain circuit is so strange. In front of the master, catering to herself like this, doesn't it confirm the plot of an ignorant girl being guided by a bad person?

"Little bunny!"

"Master, it's not what you think!"

Wang Chengzhou was so frightened that he almost jumped up. He quickly pressed her legs down and said speechlessly: "I came to see my senior sister. I really want to teach her how to prepare herbal medicine." In order to prove his innocence, he quickly raised the grass roots in his hand. Get up, "Master, this medicine is called Polygala, but it is a magical herb that can make people smarter!"

Needless to say, Luan Xiuwu was really frightened when he heard that the medicine had such strange effects.

He frowned and said:
"You kid, why are you so clean today?"

"Smart and stupid brains are born from mom and dad. Can you still become smart by taking medicine?"

"Are you trying to summon your senior sister in another way?"

Wang Chengzhou was choked. He didn't expect the old guy to be so sharp.

Immediately, he said with a smile:

"Good regards, Master!"

"Actually, intelligence and wisdom are two different things. A person with a fast brain may become a little smart, and a person with a slow brain reaction may also live a life of great wisdom."

"Polygala tastes pungent, bitter, and warm in nature. It returns to the heart, kidney, and lung meridians. It is pungent, bitter, purges, and warm, and can eliminate phlegm, rejuvenate one's orifices, and benefit the mind."

"Eating it may not necessarily make you smarter, but it will definitely make you clear-headed. It has a very good effect on forgetfulness, panic, and restlessness."

Hearing him speak so confidently, Luan Xiuwu and Luan Hongying were both a little curious.

If this is the case, then this medicine is really good!

"Master, you said that if the college entrance examination is resumed in the future, those educated youths from the city will have a chance to escape the sea of ​​misery, why don't they have to study like crazy?" Wang Chengzhou pinched his chin and smiled mischievously, "When the time comes, let's take Polygala If you promote it, can you make a lot of money from it?" "You're thinking shit!"

Luan Xiuwu rolled his eyes and snorted, "How many of those educated youth from the city are really rich? How many of us rural people can really afford to buy something?"

"Besides, it's not yet known whether your medicine will work or not. Who believes it?"

"Do you still think it's Cang Zhu who was promoted to you last time?"

"If you can't afford it, don't buy it. Can't we just sell it to those who can afford it?"

Wang Chengzhou was full of confidence, "This is called only cheating rich people!"

"As for making them believe in the efficacy of the medicine, we have plenty of ways."

"Anyway, you will definitely feel different after eating it. As for whether they become smarter or not, it depends on whether they study hard or not."

Luan Xiuwu stared at him, pointed at him, and shook his head with laughter.

"Master, if we make money, we'll buy you a drink!"

"Disciple, I think this is what we do!"

The master and apprentice looked at each other, looked up to the sky and laughed.

Luan Hongying looked confused.

"Cough cough."

Wang Chengzhou suppressed his smile and hurriedly struck while the iron was hot, "In that case, let's start working!"

"no problem!"

As soon as he heard that he could buy wine after earning money, Luan Xiuwu became more energetic at that time. He rolled up his arms and sleeves and said, "What do you do?"

"Is it the same as the Atractylodes before? Just remove the roots, wash it, and cut it into slices."

"I have gained experience as a teacher in the last job. This time, I will keep it for a day and handle it for you!"

I saw that the old man was in high spirits and looked like he was going to do something big.

Wang Chengzhou smiled and said, "Master, this time is a little different."

"The medicinal properties of Polygala are very strange. Although they are all dried rhizomes of the Polygala family, only the outer ring can be used, and the core in the middle must be removed."

"An ancient book says: If you don't remove the core, it will be annoying. If you eat it whole, it will only have the opposite effect."

Luan Xiuwu opened his mouth, grabbed a Polygala root, studied it carefully, and his face suddenly turned ugly.

He glared and said, "Are you just having fun at home?"

Just by looking at it, you can tell that removing the core from the Polygala rhizome is not only a delicate job, but also a technical job that ordinary people cannot do.

If all this pile of polygala was dealt with, wouldn't it annoy old Luan Tou to death?

"Master, wine..."

"Ahem, okay!"

Luan Xiuwu decided to endure it for the sake of a drink.

Isn’t it just core removal?
Anyway, if you stay in the mountains all day, you will have nothing to do.

"and also."

Wang Chengzhou coughed lightly and continued:
"Polygala has a pungent taste and warm nature. When used raw, it has a strong irritation to the throat."

"So, if we want to do business, we must use Polygala."

"As for the preparation method, it is very simple. You only need to add licorice to water and boil it twice, extract it to ten times the amount of licorice, then add polygala root, heat it over a slow fire, cook until the soup liquid is absorbed, take it out, and dry it."

When Lao Luantou heard this, he stuffed Polygala into his arms, turned around and left.

I won’t drink this wine anymore!
(End of this chapter)