The head of the Mu family

Chapter 7: I need to save some money for myself.

Shen Huai's years of life experience have proven his wisdom:

You have the right to control the money in your own pocket!

In addition, Shen Huai went to see Doctor Gao as usual.

We need to seize the time and study Traditional Chinese Medicine properly!

In terms of academics, I have the foundation of taking the college entrance exam in the People's Republic of China. If I work hard, I should be able to do better than the average doctor in the future.

If I study hard, I'll see if there's any opportunity in the future to leave this place and go to a big city.

In big cities, as long as you have knowledge and are willing to work hard, there are more opportunities to make money.

As spring was drawing to a close, the old monk next door to Dr. Gao returned from his travels with his youngest son.

Dr. Gao then started working as a waiter/waitress next door.

As summer approached, Shen Huai felt it was time to begin his medical studies.

One summer day, she picked up a medicinal herb that Doctor Gao had left to dry in the yard and told him the name of the herb.

Doctor Gao narrowed his eyes, put down the old medical book in his hand, and picked up a few herbs, all of which Shen Huai named.

"You little rascal~"

Uncle is so happy! How about Uncle teaches you how to treat illnesses from now on?

Doctor Gao picked up Wuya and bounced her up high, overjoyed.

"Great! Hahaha!"

Wuya loves learning how to treat illnesses! Hahaha!

Shen Huai secretly vomited at himself:

I'm getting better and better at posing as a baby!

But I've finally passed the test with Dr. Gao, so I can study medicine now!

From then on, Shen Huai began to legitimately learn the characters in medical books.

Sometimes when Dr. Gao went on house calls to distant places, he would send Wu Ya to the old abbot to learn to read.

The doctor also taught pulse diagnosis and pharmacology.

This is a completely unfamiliar course, making me feel both unfamiliar and nervous.

Shen Huai made up his mind: he must study hard, because it might be a way out!

The most surprising discovery after arriving here was that—I don't know if it's the effect of the new body, but the brain I lost after giving birth has grown back!

Shen Huai's mind is no longer the same as the Shen Huai's mind after giving birth.

I also possess that brilliant mind that allows me to memorize all the theoretical knowledge for the driver's license test in one day and pass the test the next day.

Although traditional Chinese medicine is difficult, with the help of a good mind, and the fact that Shen Huai had already read the medical book several times beforehand, treating it like a picture book, he was able to improve his skills.

I have a general idea now, and I keep reminding myself:

This is a crucial opportunity to make a living and secure a stable future!

Shen Huai then studied even more diligently in this area.

Before you knew it, summer had turned to autumn, and Dr. Gao would sometimes take Wu Ya with him when he went to make house calls in neighboring villages.

Occasionally, when family members weren't around, Shen Huai would take their pulse.

Shen Huai, who was initially nervous, gradually became able to find the pulse correctly seven or eight times out of ten.

As the autumn air becomes crisp and clear, the harvest of this year arrives once again.

This year's harvest was not as bountiful as last year's; it was a relatively ordinary year.

Fortunately, Wuya's family was able to get by thanks to the monthly allowance she provided.

That year, a month before the winter month, Wu Ya Niang finally gave birth to a big, healthy boy.

Whenever Wu Ya's parents met someone, their simple and honest faces would unconsciously reveal a triumphant expression.

Wuya's great-grandmother, grandfather, and grandmother were all beaming with joy.

During Wu Ya's mother's postpartum period, Wu Ya's grandmother came for two days and offered some advice.

Most of them were served by thirteen-year-old Da Mao and ten-year-old Er Ya, which is both sad and lamentable!

Shen Huai rolled his eyes inwardly:

What? Just because this family has a son, does that mean they can live on air?

It's no wonder they're like this; this era is truly tragic and speechless!

This has added another mouth to feed in the family, making things even worse for an already struggling household.

The four girls were very uneasy, afraid that they would go back to the days of not having enough to eat.

They all had the same idea:

Although Wuya is young, she is already earning money.

There may not be eggs to eat in the future, but her family will definitely not let her go hungry!

Those who will go hungry are only the four useless girls.

We've only had a year of plenty; if only every year were a bumper harvest!

The feeling of hunger is too unbearable.

Wu Ya's parents were happy, completely unaware of their four daughters' worried faces.

A few days later, Shen Huai discovered it, thought about it carefully, and observed it for a few more days.

Once, I overheard a conversation between Wu Ya's father and Wu Ya's grandparents and learned the reason.

Fifth Uncle was smoking his pipe.

"San'er, you now have a home!"

There are so many women in the family, so many mouths to feed!

Do you have any plans?

"I know~"

I've inquired about it. The girl is too young to fetch a good price. We'll see how she looks when she's older.

This year we can still get food; we can just skimp on the portions for a few women.

Wu Ya, that girl, can also help out. This child is still young; perhaps fate will be different for her.

Let's see how the first few women grow up~

The monsoon winds swirl up fallen leaves, which then drift down like snowflakes, landing unexpectedly on people, feeling icy cold!

I looked up at the bright sunlight, but it had no warmth at all.

Shen Huai felt numb from his heart to his limbs!

Shen Huai felt extremely uncomfortable:

These girls are still children, just like my daughter from my past life!

In this cannibalistic feudal society, it's truly heartbreaking to see people suffer like this!

These families who sell their daughters are utter scum!

I really can't accept this kind of social norm!

Shen Huai pondered again, since the light energy was useless, how could he prevent this from happening:

I only have a few dozen coins on hand right now, and without any other source of income, it won't be enough.

We need to think of a way to make it possible to plant two nights a year!

If someone can afford to eat and then still thinks about selling their daughter, they're truly despicable!

Fortunately, it's almost the end of the year, and with last year's bumper harvest and the monthly accounting allowance, we should be able to get through the year smoothly and have no problem with food.

Another year has passed in the blink of an eye. Although Wuya's family is not in dire straits this year, they did not make new clothes for the New Year.

Shen Huai: I'm totally impressed!

The difference in treatment is so obvious right away?

The younger ones are fine, but those two around ten years old are really growing, their wrists and ankles are exposed!

It's infuriating to watch, but there's nothing I can do!

I regret it so much! I shouldn't have given the money I earned to Wuya's parents!

But there's nothing I can do about not giving it to them, it's so sad~

Learn new skills as soon as possible to generate more income!

Next, Shen Huai studied medicine every single day, making the most of every minute.

Since Dr. Gao wasn't there, they went to find the old abbot.

The old abbot, with his extensive travels and broad knowledge, helped Shen Huai learn a great deal about the world.

Shen Huai secretly made up his mind: Even in the old society where people ate each other, there were still many kind people.

Go out and see the world properly in the future. If you have the ability, help the people around you as much as you can.

Right now, I need to solve the difficulties I'm facing first.

As spring arrived and flowers bloomed, our family's food supplies gradually dwindled.

Just as the four girls had predicted, they really weren't full.

Fortunately, Shen Huai was prepared.

Every few days, he would spend a penny to ask Doctor Gao to buy four of the worst black steamed buns from the temple.

I gave it to the four girls to eat when they went to bed that night.

All four girls remember:

The first time they were so hungry they couldn't sleep, Wuya quietly took out four black steamed buns. They ate them in the dark, and the four of them hugged Wuya and cried silently for a long time.

Doctor Gao was going on a long trip to the county to visit his senior brother, who had opened his own clinic in Laiyang County.

This time, I brought a message inviting Doctor Gao to the full moon celebration.

His senior brother's family had three grandsons, and this time they had a granddaughter, which made the whole family very happy.

They even specially invited Doctor Gao, who had previously attended the full-month celebration for their first child.

Shen Huai couldn't help but sigh:

Alas! In this day and age, poor families desperately want sons to carry on the family line, but they have no one to carry on the family line!

Families with good financial means would try every means to marry several men and have more sons.

Families who already have a son often wish for a daughter to complete their family and make a perfect pair.

Besides attending the full-moon celebration, Dr. Gao also wanted to visit the large medical clinic in Panlong County to broaden his horizons.

Dr. Gao pondered:

If you know anyone who could introduce you to a few days of consultation, that would be even better.

If we really have the chance, I'll bring Wuya along to see it too.

This kid looks like a real talent, don't let him go to waste!

The timing was perfect; Wuya returned from work on market day and set off for her senior brother's house the next day.

With the child in tow, we can walk slowly and arrive in the evening. It would be such a waste not to nurture this child properly.

"Little Wuya, Uncle Gao will take you to the county to see if you want to visit the big clinic?"

That day, the doctor touched Wuya's little ram horn and asked.

He knew this child was precocious despite his young age, so he had to ask the child first.

Shen Huai was stunned for a moment upon hearing this.

Thinking back to the past few days, when Doctor Gao had been planning to go to the county for a banquet and to exchange ideas, I thanked him profusely.

The more you go out and see the world, the more opportunities you'll have in the future!

"Go! Wuya, go!"

Thank you, Uncle!

Thank you so much, Uncle!

As he spoke, he kept bowing and making obeisances.

Doctor Gao stroked his beard and smiled kindly.

Shen Huai didn't feel fatherly love from Wu Ya's father, but after coming here, it was Doctor Gao who made Shen Huai feel the affection of an elder, both in terms of age and his treatment of Wu Ya.

Shen Huai said to himself inwardly:

If one day I manage to make something of myself, you will be my dearest elder and relative in this world!

You have lost your family and children, but rest assured, I am your child!

"Alright! Your uncle will take you home today and let Liang San know."

That day, Doctor Gao carried Wuya home and told Wuya's father about the situation.

Upon hearing this, Wu Ya's father pondered:

It doesn't affect the child's ability to earn money, and the child can go out for several days without eating food at home. What a great thing!

He readily agreed.

Shen Huai was utterly speechless, seeing the undisguised thoughts on Wu Ya's father's face.

Shen Huai: Aren't you worried at all about your child going on a long trip?

Is she still the child who earns money for the family, just because she's a girl?

Shen Huai bought a lot of dried black steamed buns for the four girls.

The black bread tastes terrible, but it can be stored for a while, and luckily the weather is still chilly in early spring.

Instruct the four girls:

"When I'm really hungry, I eat secretly at night."

I'll be away for about twenty days this time, and I don't dare buy too much, because it's hard to hide and they'll find out.

"You guys figure out how to divide it up and hide it well, and just hold out until I get back."

The four girls nodded pitifully and hid the black steamed buns.

Shen Huai: Hey!