Return to the small mountain village in 1993

Chapter 4 Is this thing so valuable?
This wife's scream was clear and loud, startling several people in the room.

Then, Wang Xiuying's face turned red at a speed visible to the naked eye, turned around and ran into the kitchen. Wang Cuifen also spat, and went into the house to see her little granddaughter on crutches.

Dr. Liu chuckled and gave Tian Hao a thumbs up, "Brother, you are so brave!"

In this day and age, everyone is very reserved about relationships, and even couples who are close to each other rarely talk about it this way, especially in more conservative rural areas.

When Tian Hao saw this scene, he couldn't help touching his nose in embarrassment, and then smiled at Dr. Liu: "Dr. Liu, I'm bothering you again today. I heard Xiuying say that my family already owes you almost 500 yuan, 伱Don’t worry, I’ll settle the bill for you within three days at most.”

Dr. Liu smiled and said, "Don't worry, I can try again later."

Then, he turned his eyes and saw what Tian Hao was holding, and his eyes suddenly lit up, "Tian Hao, are you going hunting in the mountains? The harvest is not small! There is also a green bamboo snake here? Are you ready? To eat or to sell?"

Tian Hao raised the Green Bamboo Leaf Snake in front of Dr. Liu and said with a smile: "Dr. Liu, you are an expert. Let me see how much this Green Bamboo Leaf Snake is worth?"

Dr. Liu is about 45 years old, with a slim build and kind and sharp eyes. He has been practicing medicine in this mountain for almost 30 years.

Medicine is a family tradition and he started practicing medicine with his father at the age of 15. He is deeply loved by the people in this mountainous area.

Usually, he also likes to go to the mountains to collect herbs and prepare some ointments, pills, medicinal wine, and the like.

However, he always stayed away from poisons.

It's not that he doesn't like it, it's that he doesn't have the ability, especially for poisonous things like bamboo leaves and green snakes. He can stay as far away as possible.

But now, when he saw Tian Hao caught one and tied up the head and mouth of the snake very skillfully, he was overjoyed.

You know, such a poisonous snake can definitely play a big role in his hands!

Whether it is snake meat, snake gall, snake bones, snake skin, and even snake venom have very good medicinal value and can treat many diseases. If used to make wine, it can dispel wind and dampness, relax muscles and activate muscles, which is good for daily life. The people deep in the mountains are the best.

"To be honest, if you sell such a big green snake with bamboo leaves to the county, it will cost you at least five hundred yuan. If you don't have any connections, I can introduce someone to you."

Although Dr. Liu wanted this venomous snake very much, he also knew that Tian Hao's family was short of money now, and he couldn't afford so much money at once, so he didn't mention selling it to him directly.

He has always been so honest and kind.

Tian Hao's eyes jumped when he heard this, and he exclaimed: "Is this thing so valuable?"

In his previous life, he had only heard that this thing was valuable, especially decades later, after it became a protected animal, some people secretly captured it and sold it for thousands of dollars.

I didn't expect that in this day and age, this thing was worth so much.

"This kind of venomous snake is indeed valuable, mainly because there are too few of them. Even if there are many in the mountains, there are too few people who dare to catch them, so the price has remained high."

Dr. Liu was talking, but his eyes were staring at the bamboo leaves and green snakes without blinking.

"Dr. Liu, do you really want a green snake with bamboo leaves like this?"

Seeing the look in Dr. Liu's eyes, Tian Hao quickly handed the bamboo leaf green snake to Dr. Liu, "If you want it, I'll give you this one. I've been bothering you to see my parents for these years, and we never I didn’t say anything, just treat this snake as a thank you gift, can you take it?”

"No, no, no."

Dr. Liu waved his hands repeatedly, "This is too expensive, I can't afford it! Besides, seeing a doctor is my responsibility. I pay for it every time. You don't need to thank me at all."

"You can't say that."

Tian Hao said, "We from a remote country, if it weren't for you, a good doctor, we don't know how many people would have suffered! Don't refuse, it's just a snake, take it." "Yes, Doctor Liu, Just take it."

Wang Cuifen came out holding a little girl and also advised.

Doctor Liu looked at the green snake with bamboo leaves and really wanted it. He suddenly clapped his hands and said with a smile: "In this way, if I take this snake away, the medical expenses you owe me will be written off in one go. How about that?"

Tian Hao waved his hand quickly: "That's impossible!"

Doctor Liu smiled and said: "That's it. In fact, I took advantage of it. However, I won't make up the difference for you. Hahaha, I'm just cheating once. Do you have any objections?"

Tian Hao said: "Dr. Liu, look at what you said. Even if you want this snake for nothing, we won't have any objection. You are a noble person in our family, and this cannot be measured with money."

Doctor Liu said: "Okay, let's just say that, I'll leave first, and I have to go to Tiangeng Village for medical treatment."

Dr. Liu was extremely happy and prepared to leave while holding the bamboo leaf green snake.

"Dr. Liu, don't leave in a hurry. My daughter-in-law is already cooking. She will be ready soon..." Wang Cuifen tried to persuade her.

Doctor Liu waved his hand and said: "No need, I'm really in a hurry..."

Tian Hao said: "Doctor Liu, please stay for a casual meal. I still have some important things to ask you and I hope you can give me some advice."

Seeing that Tian Hao spoke so sincerely, Dr. Liu nodded, "Okay, then I'll shamelessly have lunch at your house."

Half an hour later, a simple lunch was ready.

A plate of cold folded ear root, a plate of fried bacon with pepper and black bean sauce, a pot of stewed bacon hoof with potatoes, and a plate of fried shredded potatoes.

"Dr. Liu, I'm really sorry. There is nothing to eat in the mountains, so I can only entertain you with a few simple dishes."

Wang Xiuying apologized.

"Is this dish simple? It's not bad!"

Doctor Liu looked at the hot pot full of wax hooves and sighed in his heart.

The reason why he is unwilling to eat at other people's homes is not because he is pretending to be noble, but because he is afraid of disturbing others.

In this mountain, life is not easy for every household. If he stays for a meal, with the hospitality of the mountain people, he will definitely try his best to provide the best meal to entertain him.

Right now.

Tian Hao's family is too poor to open the pot, but they still come up with these four dishes, especially bacon and bacon hooves, which they won't be willing to eat even during the Chinese New Year!

And the white rice...what a luxury!

Tian Hao was also surprised. He didn't expect there to be such a rich stock at home. He quickly took out the wine barrel and poured a glass of wine for Dr. Liu and himself.

"Dr. Liu, I found that there are many medicinal materials in the mountains, but I am not particularly familiar with them. Can you help me?"

After taking a few sips of wine, Tian Hao asked.

"No problem. I happen to have an atlas of medicinal materials in my hand. You can take it and have a look. If you don't understand anything, you can ask me." Dr. Liu took out an atlas from the medicine box and handed it to Tian Hao.

(End of this chapter)