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"Thank you, Master!"

Sha Zhenjiang didn't stand on ceremony. He thanked them, took the plate, scooped up a large spoonful of rice mixed with shredded meat and pickled mustard greens, and eagerly stuffed it into his mouth.

The moment the food entered his mouth, Sha Zhenjiang's eyes widened instantly!

Fragrant!

So delicious!

The rice was cooked to the perfect consistency, the pickled mustard greens were savory and flavorful, and the beef melted in your mouth...

Sha Zhenjiang swore that this was the best thing he had ever eaten in his life!

He couldn't even bear to swallow it immediately, savoring it slowly in his mouth.

Seeing this, Ding Zhijian and Meng Guanglin quickly followed Shen Wang's example, making their own plates and then pouring in the food.

When the first bite of hot food entered their mouths, the two of them reacted exactly like Sha Zhenjiang, their eyes suddenly lighting up.

"Mmm...delicious! It's fucking delicious!"

"Mr. Shen, you..."

The two were so shocked they couldn't speak.

These two men had a fairly high status in Beiping and had enjoyed some delicious food.

But it can't compare to this big pot of stewed rice in front of me!

At this moment, their eyes were filled with shock!

The food that Shen Wang brought out was not only all-encompassing and easy to prepare, but also surprisingly delicious?

If... if the soldiers could eat rations like this, their combat effectiveness would increase by at least 30%!

Shen Wang didn't explain much. The reason these three people thought it was so delicious was mainly due to the power of various food additives.

In this day and age, a spoonful of MSG is enough to make anyone cry with its delicious aroma!

"Alright, eat up, it won't taste good if it gets cold," he urged softly.

For a moment, the campfire fell silent, with only the crackling of the burning firewood and the almost roaring sounds of the group wolfing down their food.

Soon, the generous portion of food was completely consumed.

Sha Zhenjiang licked his lips, seemingly still wanting more.

At eighteen or nineteen, you're at the age where you can eat your father out of house and home. You can eat your fill of one portion of food, but you can also eat another portion.

Shen Wang shook his head: "I can't eat anymore!"

"It's not that I'm reluctant to give you food, but your digestive systems can't handle too much oily food right now."

"Yes! I will listen to Master!" Sha Zhenjiang immediately nodded obediently, completely trusting Shen Wang's words.

Shen Wang smiled and took out a few packets of dried fruit and candy, handing them over: "Here, have some snacks to satisfy your cravings."

"Thank you, Master!"

Sha Zhenjiang happily accepted it, but instead of eating it immediately, he carefully put it into his pocket as if it were a precious treasure.

This was given to me by my master; I must treasure it.

Beside him, Meng Guanglin looked at Shen Wang and his apprentice with eyes full of satisfaction.

With Xiao Sha's connection, the chances of getting Mr. Shen to join the organization in the future are much greater.

"Old Ding, what do you say...?"

Meng Guanglin nudged Ding Zhijian beside him with his elbow, wanting to discuss something in hushed tones, a relaxed smile on his face.

However, after waiting for a while, there was no response.

Meng Guanglin turned his head in confusion, and the moment he saw Ding Zhijian's condition in the flickering firelight, the smile on his face froze.

Ding Zhijian's face was flushed and extremely unnatural, large beads of sweat rolled down his face, and his breathing became unusually rapid and heavy!

He was curled up, his body trembling slightly!

"Old Ding! What's wrong with you?!" Meng Guanglin shouted in a trembling voice.

This shout immediately attracted the attention of Shen Wang and Sha Zhenjiang.

Sha Zhenjiang panicked and rushed to Ding Zhijian's side, asking, "Brother Ding! Are you alright?"

Ding Zhijian was the oldest and suffered the most severe punishment in prison, so his physical condition was worse than that of Sha Zhenjiang and Meng Guanglin.

I was on edge the whole time driving the tank, fighting, and moving around; I was only able to keep going thanks to willpower and adrenaline.

Now that they had eaten and drunk their fill and relaxed a little, the pain and infection that had been suppressed for so long burst forth!

"Master! Brother Ding, he..."

Sha Zhenjiang's eyes reddened with anxiety, and he was at a loss for what to do when he saw Ding Zhijian's pained expression.

Meng Guanglin was also anxious and panicked. They had witnessed too many comrades die from their injuries, and an ominous premonition welled up in their hearts.

Is it possible that Old Ding will eventually...?

At this moment, Shen Wang walked over.

"Don't panic!"

He crouched down and first reached out to touch Ding Zhijian's forehead, which was burning hot to the touch!

Then, they carefully lifted a corner of Ding Zhijian's tattered prison uniform to examine several major wounds.

Some of the wounds were red and swollen, and some even started to ooze pus, emitting a faint odor.

"It's a severe infection in the wound that's causing the high fever," Shen Wang quickly concluded.

For this type of illness, which is most common on the battlefield, the basic medical skills I just drew are sufficient for diagnosis.

Shen Wang had originally planned to rest and treat the three people's wounds.

I just didn't expect Old Ding's illness to come on so suddenly.

"Don't worry, it's a small problem, just wait for me."

After offering a word of comfort to Meng Guanglin and Sha Zhenjiang, Shen Wang returned to 99A.

Using the carriage as cover, he quickly retrieved a basic medical kit from the system space.

Shen Wang walked back, opened the medical kit, and prepared to perform the procedure.

Inside the medical kit, alcohol, gauze, hemostats, sutures, and several labeled ampoules were neatly arranged.

Meng Guanglin's breath hitched!

His eyes were fixed on the label on one of the ampoules.

"This...this is...sulfonamide?"

Sulfonamides!

In the days before penicillin was widely available, sulfonamides were the most effective anti-inflammatory drugs against bacterial infections!

On the black market, a vial of sulfonamide is worth as much as gold, and even money can't guarantee you'll be able to buy it!

Meng Guanglin knew very well that Lao Ding's condition was a precursor to sepsis caused by a wound infection, a situation with a slim chance of survival!

In the past, comrades who were unfortunately injured could only rely on their willpower to get through the infection!

If you survive, you live!

If you can't survive, then die!

But if it contains sulfonamides, then it's a completely different story!

The problem is that sulfonamides are simply not something that underground party members like them, who have been working undercover for years, can afford!

"Hold him down, it might hurt a little."

Shen Wang was ready.

Meng Guanglin quickly came to his senses, and then, with great gratitude and anticipation, he and Sha Zhenjiang together held down Ding Zhijian's arms and body.

To be honest, the skills the system drew were really awesome.

At this moment, Shen Wang felt as if he had graduated from a nursing school, and he was very familiar with the use of various medical instruments, as well as procedures such as wound cleaning, injections, and bandaging.

He first carefully cleaned the pus and blood around Ding Zhijian's wound with alcohol swabs, and then cut away the suppurating and necrotic flesh.

The pain was so intense that Ding Zhijian convulsed unconsciously even while unconscious.

Then comes suturing, bandaging, injections, and medication application...

Finally, Ding Zhijian was given an injection of sulfonamide.

This entire process was executed cleanly and efficiently, as if it had been practiced hundreds of times.

The medicine takes effect very quickly.

Within ten minutes, Ding Zhijian's burning body temperature began to drop, and his rapid breathing gradually calmed down.

He slowly woke up, still weak, but his eyes had regained their clarity.

"Mr. Shen..."

"A great favor... I need no thanks... I, Ding Zhijian... never imagined that in this lifetime... I would be able to use such a miraculous drug as sulfonamides..."

When Sha Zhenjiang and Meng Guanglin saw that he had recovered, they both breathed a long sigh of relief, and their gratitude towards Shen Wang was beyond measure.

"Thank you, Mr. Shen!"

"Thank you, Master!"

Looking at the three people's grateful faces and their battered bodies, Shen Wang sighed.

You sons of bitches, you little devils!

"Comrade Guanglin, Xiaosha, you two expose your wounds too. I'll treat them for you and give you a sulfonamide injection to completely reduce the inflammation and prevent any further problems."

Shen Wang picked up the medical kit and spoke to the other two.

"What?"

"No! Absolutely not!"

Upon hearing this, Meng Guanglin and Sha Zhenjiang practically jumped up from the ground, waving their hands in refusal and shaking their heads like rattles.

"Mr. Shen, this is unacceptable!" Meng Guanglin said urgently. "Sulfanilamide is too precious! It can save lives! Our injuries aren't serious; we can tough it out. We absolutely cannot waste it on us!"

"Yes, Master, I'll just wipe it with alcohol! We need to save this medicine for emergencies!"

Shen Wang looked at them, who seemed to want to leave every precious resource to their comrades, and felt both moved and helpless.

He had no choice but to put on a stern face and start to escalate the issue, emphasizing its importance and value.

"What do you mean by 'waste'? Your health is the foundation of everything!"

"You're all injured right now. If your wounds get infected and worsen, you'll not only suffer yourself, but you'll also become a burden to the team! Then you'll need even more people to take care of you, which would be the biggest waste!"

"Listen to me! I have plenty of sulfonamides. And don't even mention sulfonamides, I'll even bring you penicillin from now on!"

Although Meng Guanglin and Sha Zhenjiang didn't know what penicillin was, Shen Wang's eloquent and serious lecture clearly persuaded them.

Therefore, under Shen Wang's semi-forceful insistence, Meng Guanglin and Sha Zhenjiang reluctantly agreed to accept treatment.

After a flurry of activity, Shen Wang finally breathed a sigh of relief after applying sulfonamides to all three of them and re-bandaging their wounds.

Perhaps it was a placebo effect, or perhaps the sulfonamides were really taking effect, but the three of them looked much better and their faces regained some color.

By this time, it was completely dark.

"Alright, let's rest here tonight."

"Old Ding needs a good night's sleep to recover. We'll take turns keeping watch. I'll be on the first shift, Comrade Guanglin on the second, and Xiao Sha on the third."

"Everyone should take this time to rest; we don't know what tomorrow will bring."

"yes!"

. . .

at the same time.

Just as the group had finished eating and drinking and were sound asleep...

The Japanese troops in Fang County, Zhuo County, Bao County, and the surrounding areas all sprang into action...