Sent to the countryside, I turned the health center into a top-tier hospital.

"Director Zhou, when were you discharged from the hospital?"

Chen Ping greeted him with a smile.

With a hearty smile on his face, Director Zhou stepped forward to greet Chen Ping, his eyes filled with sincere gratitude.

"Dr. Chen, I was discharged from the hospital yesterday, and I came here today specifically to thank you."

His tone was earnest, without the slightest air of officialdom, and he sincerely thanked them: "Last time I was shot while arresting poachers, and the injury was dangerous. Everyone thought I wouldn't make it, but you acted decisively and skillfully, pulling me back from the brink of death."

"To be honest, if it weren't for you, I would be dead long ago, and I wouldn't be standing here talking to you."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ping waved his hand calmly and said, "Director Zhou, you're too kind. Saving lives is my job. Anyone would do the same. There's no need to keep it to yourself."

"How are you feeling now? Is your gunshot wound healing well?"

Director Zhou nodded. "The recovery is going well; you've met the discharge criteria."

He paused for a moment, then changed his tone, "I have something else to tell you. I won't be staying at the Siping Township Police Station for much longer. The county bureau has issued a transfer order for me to the county criminal investigation team, and I've even been awarded a second-class merit. The handover will be completed this week."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ping's eyes lit up. He was genuinely happy for him and said with a heartfelt smile, "That's wonderful news! Congratulations, Director Zhou! You truly deserve it. Everyone has seen your contributions and achievements. You are fully deserving of this transfer and commendation."

Director Zhou smiled, a hint of weariness hidden in his eyes, and took a couple of light breaths.

This subtle anomaly was noticed by the observant Chen Ping.

"Director Zhou, are you still not fully recovered?"

Chen Ping frowned and asked, "You seem a little short of breath and your breathing is unsteady."

Director Zhou was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, then gave a helpless wry smile and didn't hide anything: "I still couldn't escape your eyes."

"It's not fully healed. The gunshot wound looks like it's healed on the surface, but I'm actually deficient in qi and blood. Occasionally, when I'm tired or walk around too much, I feel chest tightness and shortness of breath. The wound also aches slightly on rainy days."

"The city hospital prescribed medicine, but I thought I should start working first. I can't just stay in the hospital all the time; I feel so uncomfortable."

"Extend your hand, let me take your pulse," Chen Ping said.

Director Zhou did not refuse and extended his wrist accordingly.

Chen Ping placed his fingertips on his pulse, quietly sensing the pulse pattern, and after a moment he made a conclusion.

"Director Zhou, you lost too much blood during the period when you were shot, and you are deficient in both qi and yin. Your lung function has not fully recovered yet."

"I'll prescribe a formula for you: Astragalus and Codonopsis to replenish Qi, Ophiopogon and Schisandra to nourish Yin, and Platycodon to guide the medicine upwards and regulate the lungs. Wait here a moment, I'll go to the pharmacy to get it for you."

After he finished speaking, he turned and walked into the consultation room, quickly wrote a few lines on the prescription slip, and then took the prescription to the pharmacy.

Li Fang was standing in front of the medicine shelf organizing the newly arrived medicines when she saw Chen Ping come in, take the prescription, glance at it, turn around and pull out a few boxes of medicine from the shelf and put them on the counter.

They quickly weighed the items with a steelyard, wrapped them in brown paper, folded them into several square packages, and tied them with string.

Chen Ping returned carrying the medicine bag, handed it to Director Zhou, and carefully explained the method of administration and contraindications.

"This medicine is taken once a day, warm in the morning and evening. If you continue to drink it for half a month, the symptoms of shortness of breath, chest tightness, and dull pain in the wound will basically disappear."

"Don't stay up late or overwork yourself while taking the medication. Avoid spicy food, tobacco, and alcohol, and do less strenuous exercise. You're about to take up a post in the county, and your work will definitely be busier, so you need to take good care of yourself and avoid developing any lasting health problems."

Director Zhou took the heavy bag of medicine, feeling both warm and touched. He nodded repeatedly, "Thank you so much, Dr. Chen. I'm always troubling you. I really don't know how to repay you."

"It's all part of my job; there's no question of repaying you."

Chen Ping smiled and waved his hand, "It's a good thing that you're going to take up a post in the county. I hope your work goes smoothly and you have a safe and peaceful life."

At this moment, Liu Mazi said, "Director Zhou, Dr. Chen is such a good person. Everyone in our Siping Township is grateful for his kindness!"

Director Zhou nodded deeply upon hearing this, his eyes filled with approval and gratitude as he looked at Chen Ping.

"Okay, then I won't disturb your work any longer. I'll be going to the county later. If anything comes up, you can contact me anytime."

After saying this, Director Zhou thanked Chen Ping again and turned to leave the health center.

Watching Director Zhou's departing figure, Chen Ping stood in the courtyard and let out a soft sigh of relief.

Before they knew it, it was lunchtime, and everyone headed to the cafeteria.

"I wonder how Xiao Yan is doing?"

"This kind of thing is the biggest blow to girls. I hope Xiaoyan can pull through."

Everyone was concerned about Sun Xiaoyan, who was unwell, and Aunt Li even gave her special treatment.

Knowing that her body is currently in a special condition and cannot tolerate greasy or stimulating foods, I specially cooked a soft millet porridge and stir-fried two light side dishes with little oil and salt, which are gentle on the stomach.

Zhou Jie carried a full plate of light food directly to the dormitory.

Sun Xiaoyan was awake, leaning against the headboard, her face still pale and her spirits low.

The shock of finding out she was pregnant yesterday, coupled with her previous emotional turmoil, left her feeling completely disoriented.

Looking at the hot meal handed to her, she forced a smile, thanked him softly, and slowly ate in small bites.

Zhou Jie didn't say much, just stayed quietly by her side. After she finished eating and packed up her lunchbox, she gently closed the door and left, letting her have a good afternoon rest.

The lunch was eaten quietly. After a short rest, everyone returned to their posts when it was time to start their afternoon shift, ready to begin their patient care work.

Not long after starting his job, a capable figure walked in at the entrance of the health center.

The woman was dressed in clean, simple clothes, and was neatly and appropriately dressed.

Carrying a simple canvas bag, with a calm and composed demeanor, she was Liu Mei, the wife of Secretary Zhang Jianmin.

Chen Ping had just finished organizing the medical records when she looked up and saw the person who had come. She was slightly taken aback, then got up to greet her, her tone familiar and polite: "Sister-in-law, why did you come today? Didn't you say you were supposed to officially start work tomorrow?"

Liu Mei approached with a gentle smile on her face and spoke crisply and decisively: "Chen Ping, I heard from my husband that our health center is short-staffed these days, so I came over as soon as I arrived."

Chen Ping looked at her travel-worn appearance and said, "Sister-in-law, there's no need to rush. You just came back from the city, and you've been traveling all day. One more day won't make a difference."

"Take a good rest today, adjust your state, and it's not too late to come to work tomorrow."

"I'm fine, not tired."

Liu Mei smiled and waved her hand, "I've worked in a pharmacy for over ten years, and I'm used to being busy. I feel uncomfortable when I'm idle."

"The sooner you come and get familiar with the environment, the sooner you can start working, which will help reduce some of your stress."

Seeing her resolute attitude, Chen Ping didn't refuse any longer and nodded: "Okay, then I'll take you to the pharmacy to familiarize yourself with the environment."