CHAPTER 298: CHAPTER 296: FAT CHEF WANTS TO HELP (PART 3)

Just arrived in town, Mu Shuangshuang’s eyelid suddenly twitched.

Her heart felt like something had stabbed it, causing a sharp pain.

She couldn’t help but rub her chest, her face showing a hint of confusion.

What’s going on, why does my chest suddenly hurt?

Could it be that the original owner had a heart disease?

Mu Shuangshuang immediately frowned, inwardly cursing: Time traveling was already unlucky enough, but surely she’s not turning into a sickly person with issues just as she’s about to enjoy her good fate?

Seeing Shuangshuang clutching her chest, Lu Yuanfeng quickly put down the wheelbarrow and anxiously approached her.

"Shuangshuang, what’s wrong, are you feeling unwell somewhere?"

"I’m fine, just my eyelid twitches fiercely, and my chest feels a bit sore."

As soon as she finished speaking, Lu Yuanfeng crouched in front of her without hesitation.

"Hurry up, I’ll take you to the clinic."

Lu Yuanfeng’s face already showed signs of anxiety; if he wasn’t worried about Shuangshuang getting angry, he would have carried her to the clinic directly.

"Fengzi, it’s not that serious, my chest just feels stuffy, really not a big deal. Let’s finish what we have at hand first."

Mu Shuangshuang appeared relaxed, thinking it wasn’t a heart problem. Considering how lively she’s been since arriving here, if it were a heart disease, she might be dead already.

But she’s still fine, likely just feeling uncomfortable.

"No way, Uncle Zhang said minor ailments shouldn’t be ignored; they can turn into major ailments if we’re not careful. Earning money today isn’t urgent, let’s first go see the doctor."

Lu Yuanfeng was adamant, his eyes firmly on Mu Shuangshuang. As long as she dared to refuse, he’d carry her directly.

Mu Shuangshuang looked at Lu Yuanfeng’s resolute gaze, her mind snapped, and she unexpectedly agreed.

However, she was reluctant to climb onto Lu Yuanfeng’s back because it was too embarrassing.

But Lu Yuanfeng, being a man, was still very assertive when needed.

"Shuangshuang, how about I find a carriage for you? It must be quick after all."

"Forget it, let’s walk!"

Lu Yuanfeng leaned on Lu Yuanfeng’s back, one hand around her waist, the other holding the wheelbarrow. Even so, he didn’t seem tired.

His back was straight, and the hand touching Shuangshuang’s waist had beads of sweat dripping down layer by layer.

Finally at the clinic, Lu Yuanfeng’s forehead was nearly dripping with sweat; he placed the wheelbarrow where he could see it and went inside to consult with the clinic’s assistant.

Although it was early, the clinic was open, and shortly after, Lu Yuanfeng led Mu Shuangshuang to see the doctor.

In ancient times, medicine was usually based on observation, listening, questioning, and touching, or the four-step method.

The old doctor seemed experienced. Mu Shuangshuang said a few words, and he understood immediately.

"Actually, there’s not much to worry about, it’s mainly due to inner anxiety. However, after examining your body thoroughly, there’s no major issue, although you’ve previously lacked vitality, you still need to eat more blood nourishing and energy-boosting foods.

Eat more red dates and donkey-hide gelatin. It’s best to stew them with an old black hen alongside gastrodia or ginseng."

The old doctor looked at the two young people in front of him, not appearing rich, so he picked simpler remedies to share.

Ginseng could be dug up in the mountains, hens they had at home, but red dates and donkey-hide gelatin were not cheap.

This era wasn’t like modern times where logistics were convenient; here many goods took several months, even half a year, to arrive, so naturally, the price for northern jujubes wasn’t cheap, costing eighty or ninety cents per pound.

Unexpectedly, the young man in front of him didn’t blink before replying, "Do you have red dates here? I want to buy five pounds, and prepare two pounds of donkey-hide gelatin."

Lu Yuanfeng could dig up ginseng himself, and as for the hens, he could buy them from the village.

However, he had no way of getting red dates and donkey-hide gelatin himself.

Mu Shuangshuang knew well that both red dates and donkey-hide gelatin were for nourishing blood and energy, but they weren’t strictly necessary.

"Fengzi, let’s not bother with red dates and donkey-hide gelatin, nourishing blood and energy doesn’t have to be those things."

The old doctor’s expression changed slightly. "Little girl, do you really know medicine? Red dates and donkey-hide gelatin have good effects."

"Doctor Grandpa, I’m not saying red dates and donkey-hide gelatin aren’t effective, it’s just that they seem expensive, and fortunately, I know there are some foods with the same effect, so I don’t have to buy them."

"You little girl so confident, then tell me, what can substitute to nourish blood."

The old doctor and Mu Shuangshuang were at loggerheads, and he wanted to know what the girl was talking about.

"Pork liver, pig blood, black beans, spinach, wood ear mushrooms, all these can do it."

Pork liver was first on Mu Shuangshuang’s list because it works pretty well.

Pork liver, in the eyes of many, belonged to the internal organs category, and in ancient times, it wasn’t as sought after as it is now, and those with a bit of money preferred pork.

The old doctor was stunned. It was his first time hearing about pork liver’s blood nourishing capability. Just because he hadn’t heard of it didn’t mean it wasn’t true, so he decided to remain silent.

"Since that’s the case, I won’t insist; you can buy or not buy depending on your wishes."

"No, reduce the amount; we still want them." Lu Yuanfeng interjected.

"This?" The old doctor looked at Mu Shuangshuang, who then looked at Lu Yuanfeng.

Hadn’t she mentioned alternative foods?

"Shuangshuang, we need fresh pork liver daily, and sometimes it might not be available. Let’s buy some red dates; you can eat a few as you please, taking care of your health is most important."

Not allowing Mu Shuangshuang to object, Lu Yuanfeng took the prescription and went to the clinic assistant to get two pounds of red dates and a pound of donkey-hide gelatin, spending thirty-five cents in one go.

Because they were dried red dates, two pounds still had some heft to them.

Lu Yuanfeng felt good about it, thinking with these items, Shuangshuang would be alright.

Mu Shuangshuang walked behind the joyful Lu Yuanfeng at a relaxed pace, wanting to ask him why he bought the medicine but couldn’t bring herself to ask.

She could only tell herself to make more delicious food for Lu Yuanfeng and Yuanbao.

To treat him better.

Because things between the two were quite tangled.

After confirming that Shuangshuang had no serious health concerns, Lu Yuanfeng delivered the cold noodles to Jiu Si Xuan, but unexpectedly, Fat Chef greeted him again.

His face, plump with dimples, smiled as he rushed over, directing the assistant to take the cold noodles from Mu Shuangshuang’s hands, meanwhile pulling Mu Shuangshuang aside.

"Little Shuang, Uncle has a favor to ask of you. It’s urgent; if you help me today, we can expand our business in the future and you can sell other things at Jiu Si Xuan, and I’ll provide the space for free."