activa-t Chapter 6 Shen Family Medical Clinic
Chapter 6 Shen Family Medical Clinic
"We should also make good use of the water monkey's corpse."
Yang Jian's gaze fell on the water monkey's corpse.
Water monkeys are evil creatures in the water. They are extremely fast in the water, and their sharp claws make them even more ferocious. Even martial arts masters cannot do anything about them in the water and must even avoid their sharpness.
Even after death, the water monkey is very valuable.
Flesh, claws, brains, and similar items are quite valuable, and many people specialize in buying them.
Western merchants liked to take them back and sell them to scholars for research, wealthy domestic merchants liked to soak them in alcohol, and doctors in clinics liked to make medicine.
For martial arts practitioners like Yang Jian, the remains of the water monkey could be used to prepare medicinal formulas to aid their cultivation.
Yang Jian had discussed this matter with Shen Nianxin, who mentioned that the Shen family had a traditional recipe for this preparation.
After quickly cleaning up the traces inside the house, Yang Jian pushed open the door, and Shen Nianxin was still patiently waiting in the courtyard.
"Second Master, Steward Zhao just came by and asked about the water monkey."
"I told you, Second Master, to keep things busy inside and not to be disturbed, and then Steward Zhao left!"
When Shen Nianxin saw Yang Jian come out, she took the initiative to go up to him and tell him about the arrival of Steward Zhao.
"Yes, I understand!"
"What I had brought back inside was the carcass of a water monkey. I plan to use it to make the special medicine you mentioned last time."
"I'll have to trouble you with this, Nianxin!"
Yang Jian nodded.
Steward Zhao came over and left quickly, so it was obviously not something urgent. Yang Jian didn't rush to find him.
In contrast, Yang Jian valued the special prescription that Shen Nianxin had mentioned more.
The black pills that Shen Nianxin brought back from the Shen family had worked well, and now he only had one left!
The special prescription that Shen Nianxin mentioned was far more effective than those black pills.
"Second Master, leave this to me."
"My dad would be so happy to see the water monkey's corpse."
"Such a demonic corpse is extremely rare and hard to come by."
Shen Nianxin smiled and agreed.
She actually noticed the change in Yang Jian's aura and sensed that his physique had become stronger, but she didn't bother to ask any questions.
Her father had warned her that after entering the Yang family, she should follow Yang Jian, do more and ask less questions.
If there's anything I can do to help at home, I'll lend a hand.
Shen Nianxin kept those words in mind and worked diligently in the Yang family.
"Is Second Master in a hurry?"
"Or I'll go there right now."
Shen Nianxin asked.
"Let's go to Shen's Medical Clinic together, and we can also pay a visit to your father-in-law."
Yang Jian thought about it and decided to go there himself.
After he fell into the water and was carried home, Shen's Medical Clinic came to his door to treat him with utmost care. During his recovery, Shen Nianxin took close care of him and has been following him ever since. It is only right and proper for him to visit Shen's Medical Clinic to thank his adoptive father-in-law.
It also serves as a statement.
Yang Jian is not yet married, so he cannot openly marry Shen Nianxin for the time being.
Shen Nianxin followed him, somewhat confused.
Some busybodies in the city were gossiping behind his back. Although Shen Nianxin never mentioned these things to him, Yang Jian still overheard some of their comments.
"Okay, okay, Second Master."
Upon hearing this, Shen Nianxin was stunned for a moment, then burst into tears of joy, her words becoming somewhat slurred.
She naturally understood what Yang Jian meant. When she returned to the Shen family clinic last time, she heard those gossips, which made her feel very uncomfortable, but she could only swallow it down.
Yang Jian had a carriage arranged and some gifts brought along.
On the way, he met Steward Zhao and asked him about it. Sure enough, it wasn't a big deal. It was just that his father knew about him killing the water monkey and had asked Steward Zhao to come and check the situation.
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"Da da da!"
The carriage moved forward through the streets.
The main street was paved with bluestone slabs, making the road surface much smoother, and the carriages traveled on it with less of a bump.
However, it still doesn't offer the same level of relief as a car.
Yang Jian's adoptive father has already funded the purchase, and the car is being imported through a foreign firm; however, it has not yet been delivered.
Cars are extremely rare luxury items; there are only a handful in the entire Yongkang County.
Before long, the carriage stopped in front of Shen's Medical Clinic.
Yang Jian and Shen Nianxin stepped off the carriage.
Sun Dapao gave a shout, and several people came over to help, carrying large and small bags.
The Shen Family Medical Clinic is located on the side of the main street. The building combines ancient and modern architectural styles, which is also the most in line with contemporary aesthetics.
"The young lady and her husband are back!"
The apprentice at the door saw Shen Nianxin and Yang Jian, ran into the house, and shouted loudly.
He sounded very excited.
Recently, some gossipy women have been pointing fingers and making comments in front of Shen's Medical Clinic, which has damaged the clinic's reputation!
When Shen Nianxin returned last time, she was alone, which emboldened those gossipy women even more. They mocked the Shen family for trying to climb the social ladder, calling them a pheasant trying to become a phoenix.
This left everyone in the Shen family's medical clinic seething with anger, yet unable to vent it.
Yang Jian had Shen Nianxin take his arm, and the two walked into the Shen family clinic together.
Sun Dapao and his entourage followed, carrying large and small bags of gifts from the carriage.
"Nephew, why did you come in person? Nianxin didn't even tell me beforehand, so I could have made some preparations."
Shen Yu, the owner of Shen's Medical Clinic, walked out with a smile on his face. When he saw Shen Nianxin holding Yang Jian's arm intimately, his smile widened even more!
He uttered words of complaint about Shen Nianxin, but the smile on his face never faded.
Seeing the changing expressions of those gossipy women by the roadside made him even happier!
Shen Yu did not overstep his bounds in addressing Yang Jian, but instead addressed him as his virtuous nephew.
Many people openly and secretly mocked him for sending his daughter to the Yang family before she was even married, all in an effort to establish a marriage alliance. But only he understood that only by doing so at this time could he guarantee his daughter's future status.
Offering help in times of trouble is far more effective than adding to someone's good fortune.
Beauty can only captivate for a short time; what lasts is the experience of sharing hardships during times of adversity.
Now that Yang Jian has brought Shen Nianxin back, it confirms his suspicions.
As long as his daughter Shen Nianxin doesn't make any major mistakes, her wealth and status are guaranteed for the rest of her life.
Of course, he also benefits from it.
"Uncle Shen, please don't blame Nianxin. This was just my idea on a whim."
"I came in a bit of a hurry, please don't take offense, Uncle Shen."
"These are just a small token of my appreciation; please accept them, Uncle Shen."
Yang Jian smiled and took the bait.
Sun Dapao and the others carefully put away the large and small bags of gifts.
"The second young master of the Yang family came in person. Has the Shen family really established a connection with the Yang family?"
"Nianxin was obedient and gentle from a young age. Wealthy families preferred obedient children like Nianxin."
"With the marriage alliance with the Yang family, the Shen family is going to prosper. The Meiyu Gang shouldn't dare to come and collect protection money anymore!"
"Hey, Aunt Wu, I remember you didn't say that before. You always said that Shen Nianxin was dressed up so extravagantly at such a young age, and that she was obviously not someone to be trifled with."
"Xiao Hai, don't talk nonsense. I never said that."
Outside the Shen family clinic, those who saw Shen Nianxin walking into the house arm in arm with Yang Jian, and Yang Jian and Shen Yu chatting and laughing, began to discuss the scene.
Those who had previously criticized Shen Yu, Shen Nianxin, and the Shen Family Medical Clinic suddenly displayed their remarkable ability to change their expressions.