activa-t Chapter 179: Kneeling to Save Lives
Chapter 179: Kneeling to Save Lives
Fang Xiaoxiao said to the two of them, her voice choked with emotion.
"Sister, don't cry. Saving the child is the most important thing right now..."
This finally pulled the two people, who were immersed in pain, back to reality.
The girl's mother quickly recounted the events to her older sister.
The relatives who echoed her sentiments also understood what she meant.
None of them said no; instead, they started rolling up their sleeves.
"Come on, hit me! Hit me! I'm Uncle Nai Nai, I'm tough as nails, hit me a little more!"
"I'm her aunt, take mine!"
"Stop arguing, take mine, take a whole bucket or two, I'll take it all, as long as it can save Nai Nai, I'd even die for it."
Each of them watched Nai Nai grow up.
They cherish Nai Nai dearly.
Logically speaking, in ancient times, men should have been favored over women.
But there are always some exceptions.
Seeing everyone so enthusiastic, Fang Xiaoxiao felt a warmth deep in her heart.
It turns out that not every place is feudal in its thinking; in fact, most people are open-minded.
"Alright, alright, everyone, don't rush. Now go over there and line up for blood tests. Only if the blood types match can Nai Nai receive a transfusion. Otherwise, if they don't match, it could be life-threatening."
They then realized that not all blood could be used for Nai Nai, so they quickly headed to their right.
There was a long wooden table there, with Xiao Cui sitting behind it and Old Zhang standing to the side.
Several blood test strips were placed in front of them.
……
Just then, a discordant voice abruptly interrupted everyone's actions.
"Wait a minute, do you people have any brains? From ancient times to the present, there has never been such a thing as blood transfusion. It's utterly absurd!"
"I am the manager of the main pharmacy in Jiangnan Province, and also the eldest son of the pharmacy owner."
"I have been studying medicine since childhood for over thirty years and have visited major cities, but I have never heard of or seen anything so bizarre."
The speaker was dressed in white fine clothes, with a pale face, thin figure, and eye bags, giving the impression of someone who was about to die.
However, when he spoke, his voice was strong and clear, a stark contrast to his physique.
Li Siwei stepped forward to the table where the old men were standing and reached out to stop them from donating blood.
Wang Youcai and the doctor closely followed behind him.
The doctor looked smug, as if he were showing off to Fang Xiaoxiao.
The reason he summoned Li Siwei was because Li Siwei's family had connections with the prefect of Jiangnan Province.
Just now, Wang Youcai originally intended to arrest him, along with Li Siwei.
Little did they know that the other party had the support of the prefect. Although the prefect did not come, he brought a secret letter.
The secret letter contained very simple instructions: Li Siwei must not be made to suffer.
These few words reveal the extremely deep relationship between the prefect and Li Siwei.
Officials protecting each other, collusion between officials and businessmen—this has remained unchanged for millennia.
Wang Youcai had no choice but to follow.
He glanced at Fang Xiaoxiao, then quickly looked away.
Although Fang Xiaoxiao was named by the eldest prince to be his consort, nothing is certain yet, and whether it will actually happen is another matter.
Right now, he can't afford to offend Li Siwei and the others easily.
He could still tell which was more important and which was less important.
At present, the only option is to avoid offending either side.
Fang Xiaoxiao noticed that someone was coming to cause trouble, so she immediately stepped forward.
"What makes you so sure that my method is utterly absurd? Let me tell you, if this delays the rescue and something goes wrong, can you afford to take responsibility?"
"I don't care about any mistakes or anything, I just don't want a quack like you to do anything evil."
"Go to hell with your evil spirits, you piece of crap! If you dare to utter another word, believe me, I'll teach you a lesson in no time!"
She couldn't wait any longer; the longer it dragged on, the more likely it would be too late for Nai Nai to recover.
Nai Nai is now clinging to life with her last breath. If she hadn't used the Three Ghost Needles to seal her meridians, she probably would have died long ago if her blood and qi had been lost!
Fang Xiaoxiao's face turned cold, her eyes filled with anger, and she was already thinking about how to beat this guy up.
Time passed bit by bit.
Various sounds began to emerge from the crowd.
Should we believe Madam Fang?
"What's there to believe or not? I think Madam Fang is so beautiful and kind, there's absolutely no problem."
"Stop talking, have you ever really heard of blood transfusion?"
"..."
Upon hearing this, even those who had previously supported Fang Xiaoxiao began to wonder if it was all a lie.
However, some people support Fang Xiaoxiao, believing that she can definitely succeed.
In short, at this point, the country had split into two camps: one side believed and agreed, while the other questioned and rejected it.
At this point, Wang Youcai realized that the stalemate could not continue.
He didn't want the two of them to actually have any conflicts or problems.
After all, neither side can be offended. What if something really goes wrong?
"Why don't you two listen to my suggestion?"
Li Siwei then remembered the county magistrate beside him.
"Oh, what insightful opinion does the county magistrate have?"
"Do you believe what I'm saying is true? That there is no such treatment as blood transfusion in the world!"
Fang Xiaoxiao quickly picked up the conversation.
"You think you can just say you don't have it? Who do you think you are? You're short-sighted and ignorant."
"you……"
Li Siwei was speechless after being rebuked by her words.
He, the head manager of the Jiangnan Provincial Pharmacy, the eldest son of the Li family, and the future heir of the family, actually encountered such an unpleasant woman, which was simply a provocation against him.
Wang Youcai quickly said.
“Madam Fang, what are you saying?”
"I know you are knowledgeable and have even encountered Taoist temples and immortals. Some strange skills and tricks are quite common."
"But my wife, you should also know that Li Siwei is the future heir of the pharmacy. He has been experienced since childhood. He could recite dozens of medicinal herbs from memory at the age of five and could provide medical treatment for others at the age of eight. He is truly a rare talent in the world."
"So my wife, don't think he's wrong. This method of blood transfusion is really too far-fetched."
Seeing this, Li Siwei quickly said.
“Magistrate Wang is wise. I have searched all over the country for medical clinics and have also thoroughly studied the medical techniques left by our predecessors.”
"How could you, a mere woman, possibly compare to the wisdom of the ancients?"
Fang Xiaoxiao listened to the two of them talking back and forth, which sounded like a comedy act, and found it all laughable.
If she were to mention someone who could receive an artificial heart, wouldn't that scare them to death?
This is the thought.
She stopped arguing with the two and spoke directly.
"Do you believe me or not? If you do, then hurry up and get your blood tested!"
The girl's mother then brought her older sister to her side and immediately knelt down in front of Fang Xiaoxiao.
"Please, Madam Fang, I beg you, please save my daughter! I believe in you!"
"Yes, my wife, we all believe in you. Please draw our blood quickly."
Seeing the two's sudden actions, Fang Xiaoxiao hurriedly helped them up.
"Don't do this, get up quickly. As long as you believe in me, I will definitely cure Nai Nai."
"Wow!"
Nai Nai's relatives suddenly stood up and began to speak.
"I'm sorry, my wife, we were all wrong just now. We shouldn't have disbelieved you!"
"Quickly, draw our blood!"
"Please, please save my daughter."