Traveling through time with spatial abilities, the scientific research genius is a little sweet.

Chapter 182 Treating Uncle Zhao
Su Nuannuan felt that it was about time, so she stood up and smiled apologetically at Alan.

"Ah Lan, I've rested enough."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Junqi also stood up, his small body pressed against Su Nuannuan.

Seeing that the two had rested enough, Alan led them toward her home.

The troops have been stationed on Dachen Island for less than ten years. There are very few residents on the island, and they are generally people who have lived on Dachen Island for generations.

Since the troops were stationed there, the lives of the island's residents have been getting better and better.

Take Alan's family for example; they make a living by fishing. Every time they catch fish, they have to take them off the island to sell. However, the villagers living near the sea have absolutely no interest in their fish.

Therefore, they had to transport seafood to more distant places. Many of these seafood items would die during the transport process. Alan's family didn't earn much money throughout the year.

However, the situation improved considerably after troops were stationed on Dachen Island. The troops, located far from the mainland, had fixed monthly food supplies. Therefore, their consumption of seafood was enormous. Now, they basically traded all the fish they caught with the troops.

In addition, the families of these soldiers would often trade seafood with them. Sometimes, when they caught a big fish, they could exchange it for quite a few good things.

The island's residents all knew that the people in the family compound had a lot of good stuff. As a result, the islanders' lives were much better than before.

As Su Nuannuan walked along, she saw many residents of the island. Most of them were dressed in loose clothing, made of black and gray fabric, and covered with patches.

The living standards of residents on Dachen Island are still somewhat lower than those on the mainland.

Alan quickly took the two to her home. Alan's home was only two kilometers away from the military base.

As Su Nuannuan approached, her nose was filled with all sorts of fishy smells. Luckily it was winter; if it were summer, this place would probably stink unbearably.

Su Nuannuan also glanced at Cheng Junqi. This little guy seemed to have gotten used to it and was more accepting of it than Su Nuannuan.

Seeing that Cheng Junqi didn't seem uncomfortable, Su Nuannuan felt relieved.

When Alan saw Su Nuannuan covering her nose, she smiled sheepishly.

“My family has made a living by fishing all year round, so the smell here is a bit unpleasant. If you mind, I’ll take the fish out.”

Su Nuannuan shook her head.

"No need, I'm used to it now. Let's just go in."

Su Nuannuan also needed to help Alan's father get medical treatment, so she felt it was only right and proper for her to go in and check on him. Compared to that, the slight fishy smell wasn't unbearable.

When Alan saw that Su Nuannuan didn't mind her home, a happy expression immediately appeared on her face, and she said.

“I’ll take you to see the fish my father caught yesterday.”

Su Nuannuan shook her head and said to Alan.

"You can look at the fish anytime. First, take me to see your father about his illness and see what medicine is appropriate."

Su Nuannuan did not reveal her identity as a medical student. As a recipient of donated medicine, it's not surprising that Su Nuannuan understands the therapeutic effects of the drugs.

This is also why Alan did not object.

Hearing that Su Nuannuan wanted to see her father, Alan was even happier.

She led Su Nuannuan to another room. This room was much cleaner than the one they had just seen. It was clear that the owner cleaned it regularly.

As they approached the house, they saw a gentle-looking woman come out.

She wasn't surprised to see Su Nuannuan and the others; instead, she smiled and said...

"Are you here to trade for fish?"

Yesterday, my husband caught a lot of fish. Most of them were given to the army canteen, but some of the better-looking ones were kept by them for their own consumption.

However, to her surprise, her husband fell ill the very next day. Moreover, the illness struck rapidly, and he quickly developed a high fever. They now had no boat to go out to sea. With the family's sole breadwinner gone, she and her daughter had no choice but to seek help from people in the family compound.

When Ah Lan saw her mother, she came over.

she asked worriedly.

"Mom, how is Dad's illness?"

Alan's mother sighed, shook her head with a sorrowful expression, and said...

"He still has a high fever. He's already talking nonsense."

Although their family owned a boat, it was just a small wooden boat, and they dared not take it off the island by themselves. In the morning, they missed the larger ferry that was leaving the island.

Therefore, all they can do now is wait.

When Alan heard her mother's words, she looked at Su Nuannuan with pleading eyes.

Su Nuannuan didn't delay any longer and said directly.

"Ah Lan, take me to see your father right away."

At the same time, Su Nuannuan took out a mercury thermometer from her small handbag and gave it to Alan.

"Alan, this is a thermometer, specially used to measure body temperature. Put it under your father's armpit."

Su Nuannuan's voice gave people a sense of security, making Alan unconsciously obey. Even Alan's mother subconsciously followed Su Nuannuan's arrangements.

Su Nuannuan then looked at Alan's mother and said.

"Auntie, go boil some water and put it in the kettle. Uncle might need it later."

While saying "drink more hot water" might sound like a perfunctory suggestion when someone is sick, Su Nuannuan knew that the main purpose of drinking more hot water when someone has a fever is to replenish fluids and help regulate body temperature. This also promotes the elimination of metabolic waste and prevents dehydration.

Water resources are scarce on the island. Su Nuannuan guessed that Alan's father probably hadn't drunk much water, which definitely wouldn't do.

Upon hearing Su Nuannuan's words, Alan's mother quickly went to boil water.

At this moment, Alan also brought Su Nuannuan into the house.

As soon as Su Nuannuan entered the room, she felt the lack of air circulation. The room was stuffy, and the doors and windows were tightly closed.

Su Nuannuan didn't let Cheng Junqi into the house, but instead had the little guy wait outside. The little guy was very obedient; he did whatever Su Nuannuan asked him to do.

Upon seeing the layout of the room, Su Nuannuan said to Alan.

"Ah Lan, the air in this room is very stuffy. You need to open the windows twice a day to ventilate the room."

The weather on Dachen Island is fine during the day, but the temperature drops significantly at night. Keeping the doors and windows tightly closed is actually the best way to keep warm at Alan's house.

However, things can go too far. This room clearly hasn't been ventilated for a long time. Even on the coldest days, fresh indoor air is the best help for patients.

Alan couldn't read a single word, but she was obedient. Upon hearing Su Nuannuan's words, she opened all the doors and windows.

Then, Su Nuannuan asked Alan to take her father's temperature.

Alan's father, Uncle Zhao Qi, was a very handsome man with a square face and dark skin that made him look a bit fierce.

However, now that Uncle Zhao is lying sickly in bed with dry, pale lips, he is not so frightening anymore.

Su Nuannuan observed Uncle Zhao's complexion and had already guessed what was wrong with him.

(End of this chapter)