Chapter 473 - Chapter 473: Chapter 460: Doing a Good Deed (1/2)

Chapter 473: Chapter 460: Doing a Good Deed

Upon hearing Zhuang Qingning’s words, Shi Bao’s expression suddenly became serious, and he lowered his voice to reply, “I’m aware of the case, and Master Ding ordered us not to make it public.”

“Since you knew about the case, it’s good. An innocent doctor has been implicated in this case, with the surname Zhuang. He stays in the County Government Office these days to lull the culprits into a false sense of security. This Doctor Zhuang happens to be a brother in my family. Thus, I came here to see him.”

Zhuang Qingning explained.

“So that’s what’s going on.” Shi Bao burst into laughter, “Doctor Zhuang has been in the county office for these few days, Miss Zhuang, you can follow me.”

“Thank you, Big Brother Shi.” Zhuang Qingning replied warmly with a smile.

“Miss Zhuang, don’t be so formal with me. Being able to help you is an honor.” Shi Bao raised his head and laughed.

He wasn’t joking.

Zhuang Qingning had previously alone delayed Jiang Yu and his bandits long enough to capture them, and her heroic deed was known to everyone in the county office. Moreover, now having helped start a workshop for Miao Village, people admired Zhuang Qingning even more.

In addition to the respect Ding Gaochang and Xu Zhengping had for Zhuang Qingning, her status in their hearts then naturally rose much higher.

Being able to help Zhuang Qingning was something Shi Bao could boast about for days.

“Miss Zhuang, follow me. Doctor Zhuang is in the county office.” Shi Bao led the way ahead, and said, scratching his head, “However, Doctor Zhuang might be a bit busy…”

Busy?

Zhuang Qingning was puzzled, but she didn’t ask any further questions.

However, when she entered the county office and saw Zhuang Wencheng, she immediately understood the meaning of “a bit busy” that Shi Bao had mentioned.

A case table was set up in the yard of the Government Office. Zhuang Wencheng was behind the table, taking people’s pulses and diagnosing their conditions, while in front of the table lined up five or six individuals, all of whom were seeking Doctor Zhuang’s medical advice.

“Master Ding originally ordered that, due to the case, Doctor Zhuang would need to stay in the county office for a few days, and we were to take good care of him. As long as we didn’t let Doctor Zhuang leave the county office and didn’t let anyone outside know that Doctor Zhuang was okay, nothing else mattered. Doctor Zhuang would be free to wander around and do whatever he wanted as long as it didn’t interfere with anyone’s work here.”

Shi Bao explained, “But then Doctor Zhuang found it too boring here, and said why not let him take everyone’s pulses and give them a check-up. If anyone was feeling unwell, they could come to him, and even if they felt fine, they could still come for a check-up.”

“We, who work here in the county office, might look a bit superior on the surface, but we don’t earn much every month. Usually, if you have a small sickness, you just bear with it and it’ll pass. Even if you’re seriously unwell, you still wouldn’t want to go see a doctor. You would just go to the pharmacy and get a cheap prescription written by a medicine apprentice.”

“Now that Doctor Zhuang is here offering check-ups, all those who feel unwell came looking for him. And honestly, Doctor Zhuang’s medical skills are quite impressive. He always prescribes cost-effective remedies and they work well too. After taking his medicine, people come back to thank him and his reputation in the county office has soared. Even those who don’t feel unwell come to see him now, thinking that there may be undetected illnesses that can only be identified by checking their pulses.”

“And so, Doctor Zhuang has been busier and busier…”

“That’s good too. Being busy he wouldn’t feel so bored and restless. It not only helps kill time but also allows him to do something good.” Zhuang Qingning said with a smile, then she walked up to Zhuang Wencheng to greet him, “Brother Wencheng.”