Siheyuan: The prosperous era starting from being a doctor

Chapter 477 Good Things Are Approaching and Ischemic Stroke

This year, National Day falls on a Sunday.

and so.

The holiday is one day longer than usual, giving us four days of rest.

Wang Yuanchao and Zhao Yali had already made plans to visit Shandong Province during this period.

Meet her family.

The two's feelings for each other did not fade because Wang Yuanchao went to the Shanghai Theatre Academy. On the contrary, they are now inseparable and feel like they miss each other terribly if they don't see each other for a day.

The Wang family was also very satisfied with Zhao Yali.

Ran Xiaomei, in particular, really liked this kind, generous, and well-mannered girl.

He couldn't wait until the end of this year to make her his daughter-in-law.

Upon hearing about the two young people's plan, he wholeheartedly agreed.

"Mengde, do you have any grain coupons from Shandong Province? Or grain coupons from all over the country will also work."

night.

During the meal, Ran Xiaomei asked her eldest son.

My second son is going back to Shandong Province with his fiancée. The trip will take four days, including travel time.

In this day and age, all kinds of coupons and certificates are needed in every aspect of life.

If you live locally, it's fine; you have a fixed amount each month, and if you're frugal, you can manage to get by.

However, if it involves other provinces or cities, then it becomes extremely troublesome.

Each province and city issues its own grain coupons, and even the grain coupons issued by each county are different and not interchangeable.

At this time, whether it was a business trip, a visit to relatives, or other reasons for leaving one's place of origin, one could only exchange for national food coupons and take them with you.

Otherwise, you'll find it impossible to move an inch in other places, and you won't even have food to eat.

National grain coupons are a scarce resource.

Small in quantity, but with great uses.

Apart from organizations, individuals generally cannot apply for the application.

Many people with special needs would take their local food coupons to the black market to exchange them for national food coupons.

This time.

Wang Yuanchao and Zhao Yali went to Shandong Province for personal reasons.

Work units and schools can issue letters of introduction, but exchanging enough national grain coupons is indeed not easy.

Therefore, Ran Xiaomei thought of her eldest son.

Although their family had a lot of ration coupons before, most of them were for use in the capital city.

If you want to use it in Shandong Province, you need either a ticket issued locally in Shandong or a ticket that is valid nationwide.

"Mom, don't worry, I've prepared all the tickets."

"Rice coupons from Shandong Province are hard to find, but I managed to find over a hundred jin (approximately 50 kg) of grain coupons nationwide."

Wang Mengde said with a smile.

With his connections and influence, it wouldn't be a problem for him to get 100 jin of national grain coupons, let alone 100 jin; he could get them on the same day.

There are certain considerations behind why more wasn't given.

After all, the younger brother went there this time to visit the woman's family.

Of the 100 jin of national grain coupons, it's estimated that the two of them would only use a few jin at most, and the rest would mostly stay at Zhao Yali's house.

A quantity of over a hundred kilograms is already a huge fortune in the eyes of an ordinary family.

With these, there won't be any problems when the two families get married in the future.

However, if there were more, such as hundreds or even thousands of kilograms of grain coupons, it might cause unnecessary trouble.

Human hearts are inherently greedy and the most unpredictable.

"Yes, about a hundred catties of national grain coupons are enough."

After listening to her eldest son's words, Ran Xiaomei nodded and continued:

"I'll have them bring some nice things over then, it'll look good on them. We still have quite a few at home, I'll pack them up tonight, and they'll catch the train early the day after tomorrow."

Wang Mengde's family never lacked those scarce resources.

Items that others might not be able to buy even during the Chinese New Year are readily available in their home.

The cupboards and drawers of the cabinets were all filled to the brim.

Wang Mengde regularly brought things home from his workplace.

Sometimes, when there wasn't enough room at home, they had to be sent to He Shengnan's family home and Tiangezhuang.

"Yes, if there are any missing, please let me know and I will bring them home tomorrow."

"Hey, there are lots of good things at home. Don't take them for now, or they'll go bad, which would be such a waste."

Ran Xiaomei quickly tried to dissuade her.

A few days ago, some of the fruit at home went bad.

Even when Wang Mengde told her that partially rotten fruit should not be eaten whole, she still wouldn't listen, cutting off the rotten parts and eating the intact ones.

As expected, I ended up with an upset stomach.

So now, looking at all the nice things piled up in her house, she feels a little worried.

Since our son was visiting the woman's family this time, we decided to have them bring some extra gifts with them.

Firstly, it reduces the financial burden on the family; secondly, it allows the bride's family and friends to see the family's strength; and thirdly, it gives the future in-laws both practical benefits and prestige.

After dinner.

After handing the pots and pans to her eldest daughter-in-law, Ran Xiaomei took two bags and began filling them with things from the cupboards and drawers.

While packing, he muttered to himself:

"Bring some canned goods, two of each of fruit and meat."

As she spoke, she counted out ten bottles and put them in.

"This is malted milk powder, four bottles should be enough."

"These biscuits can be stored for a longer time, but they take up a lot of space, so I can only pack two pounds of them."

"Two packets of each of white sugar, brown sugar, and rock sugar. They keep for a long time, and both adults and children will like them."

About twenty minutes later.

Ran Xiaomei had already filled one of the pockets.

The other pocket was also mostly full.

Wang Mengde watched in astonishment, while also feeling worried for his younger brother.

It's so heavy, it'll be a real pain to carry it.

the next day.

Wang Mengde returned home after getting off work.

When they arrived home, they saw Wang Yuanchao with a bitter expression on his face, constantly explaining to Ran Xiaomei.

He saw that the two bags were full, lifted them up, and found that each bag weighed forty or fifty pounds.

Along the way, once they reached Shandong Province, he would definitely be carrying everything on his own.

As for Zhao Yali, the two of them rely entirely on her for daily necessities and changes of clothes.

The thought of carrying two heavy sacks on his shoulders sent chills down his spine.

No matter how much I pleaded, my mother just wouldn't agree.

Seeing her brother come in, she immediately felt like her savior had arrived and quickly cast a pleading look at him.

Unfortunately, Wang Mengde knew his mother Ran Xiaomei's temper and didn't care about his younger brother's 'life or death' at all.

He pulled a stack of tickets from his pocket and said:

"Mom, here are 115 jin of national grain coupons and a sewing ticket valid in Shandong Province. Let them take them back with them."

Today he called Director Tang from the logistics department into his office.

Then he asked the other party to give him over 100 jin of national grain coupons.

Wang Mengde has the full right to dispose of all the materials and items in the unit's logistics warehouse.

His orders carried more weight than Dean Lu's words.

And once they take it, no one will bother to find out what they're used for.

Because the leaders of the higher-level departments said something like this more than once when they came to inspect the Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Those were supplies donated by patients from outside, and they were all intended for Wang Mengde. In principle, they should all belong to him.

They can take whatever they need, and no one can interfere. It was also revealed that this was the intention of higher-ups.

therefore.

Director Tang agreed without hesitation.

Before leaving, he overheard Wang Mengde mentioning two people from Shandong Province, and that gave him an idea.

Then, when delivering the national grain coupons, they also slipped in a sewing ticket valid throughout Shandong Province.

Wang Mengde was very satisfied with this observant subordinate.

It would be perfect as a gift for Wang Yuanchao to give to Zhao Yali's family.

It is now the early 1970s.

There are probably more large items like the "three turns and one sound" (referring to a radio, a bicycle, a sewing machine, and a smart speaker) in Beijing.

For example, in the courtyard houses near Nanluoguxiang, there are about twenty households.

There are more than ten bicycles alone, and that's excluding the few belonging to Wang Mengde's family.

Several households have bought sewing machines, but not many have radios. After all, if you have one of these things that make noise, a bunch of people can gather together to listen to it.

Watches, on the other hand, are mostly bought by young people.

Especially newlyweds or couples preparing for marriage would save up some industrial vouchers to buy a piece to wear on their wrist.

But in rural areas.

These nice things like the "three turns and one sound" (turn on the wheel, turn on the rails, turn on the radio, turn on the back of the car, turn on the back of the watch ...) are not something that ordinary families can afford.

In some plains areas, a village with hundreds of households may only have one bicycle, or even none at all.

As for sewing machines, radios, and watches, they are basically nowhere to be seen.

If Wang Yuanchao were to take a sewing ticket to Zhao Yali's home in Shandong Province, it would definitely cause a sensation.

"There's even a sewing ticket! Son, you're really something."

Ran Xiaomei happily accepted the national grain coupons and sewing plane tickets and said.

She also knew that Zhao Yali's family lived in a rural area.

If I become her daughter-in-law in the future, because my family lives far away, I might not be able to take care of her as much.

In addition, the girl they raised with great difficulty will live in the Wang family for the next few decades, bearing and raising children, so they really deserve some compensation.

Early the next morning.

Wang Mengde and Wang Weiguo escorted them to the train station.

On the way back.

On the street, I encountered wave after wave of celebrating crowds.

This year is not a major celebration, and military parades have been cancelled in recent years.

There were only some spontaneous celebrations by the public.

"Brother, aren't you going to any official events these days?"

When they were almost home, Wang Weiguo asked curiously.

Normally.

Every year on October 1st, National Day, Wang Mengde is extremely busy.

Even though it's a holiday, sometimes I still need to go to the hospital to oversee things and provide backup for the doctors on duty.

Simultaneously.

He is required to attend many official celebrations.

Some have one or two events, while others have four or five, making it even busier than a regular workday.

This year, however, I haven't heard my brother mention any plans.

"Well, we've cancelled a lot of celebrations this year, so we only need to attend one tonight."

I'm going to work a shift tomorrow, and I'm thinking of taking the remaining two days to rest and then taking your nephews on a trip to the countryside.

Wang Mengde offered a few explanations.

He can't refuse national celebrations, but he has the ability to refuse celebrations from some groups or local departments.

I participated before because I wanted to make more friends.

Now, his status has risen to a point where he no longer needs to be cared about.

Those groups and local authorities will not only not blame him, but will continue to maintain good relations with him in the future.

A few years ago.

There's a saying that's been circulating in the capital.

Knowing Wang Mengde was like having an extra layer of protection, an extra life.

He can treat most diseases in the world, and the results are very good.

As for those diseases that have not yet been cured, they can be alleviated to some extent after he takes care of them, and some can even live for a few more years.

Humans eat grains and other foods, so getting sick is something no one can escape.

therefore.

No one wanted to offend him easily.

"Hey bro, I have a classmate whose grandma isn't in good health. Could you take a look at her?"

Upon hearing that his brother didn't have much to do during the holiday, Wang Weiguo's eyes lit up, and he quickly made a request.

"Classmate? Is it a female classmate?"

"Brother, this is a classmate I just met in college. Could you help me take a look at him?"

Her family also wanted to get an appointment with you, but they went to Guang'anmen several times and still couldn't get one.

Wang Weiguo scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly.

He wouldn't have told his classmate if he hadn't heard that his grandmother's health had deteriorated so badly recently and that she was bedridden.

But now that I've said it, I'm really going all out.

"Okay, then I'll be on duty at work tomorrow. Have your classmate's grandmother come to Guang'anmen Hospital to find me."

Wang Mengde pondered for a moment, then spoke.

It seems that this younger brother is also about to have a good time.

Of course, he had to lend a hand in this kind of busy work.

At the same time, it was also a chance to meet the other party's family and see what their character and family situation were like.

It's not that I'm looking for a wealthy family; character is the most important thing.

The Wang family is sure to prosper in the future.

As the saying goes, a harmonious family brings prosperity.

If there is disharmony in the family, it will be very detrimental to the future unity of the family.

This is also one of the reasons why he was willing to let Wang Yuanchao date Zhao Yali.

the next day.

In a spacious consultation room at Guang'anmen Hospital.

Wang Weiguo and Qian Tong chatted and laughed as they walked in, followed by several other people.

"Brother, this is my classmate Yang Liu, and her family."

"Dr. Wang, I would like to trouble you to take a look at my grandmother's condition."

Yang Liu had a slightly shy expression on her face, and then said softly.

She was very beautiful, with a soft, delicate voice, and a small frame, which aroused a man's protective instincts just by looking at her.

Judging from their accent, they seem to be from the Northeast.

"Hello."

Wang Mengde greeted Yang Liu, then gave instructions to the people behind her:

"Help the old lady to a chair."

A few minutes later.

After examining him using the four diagnostic methods of observation, listening, questioning, and palpation, he already had a clear understanding of the situation.

The old lady in front of me didn't have any other illness, but rather an 'ischemic stroke,' commonly known in Western medicine as a cerebral infarction.

In traditional Chinese medicine, this disease is believed to be related to factors such as wind, fire, phlegm, blood stasis, and deficiency, which lead to disordered qi and blood and obstruction of cerebral blood vessels.

Treatment typically focuses on clearing the meridians and promoting blood circulation, resolving phlegm and calming wind, and strengthening the body's resistance.

(End of this chapter)