Chapter 194: Infertility

Chapter 194: Infertility

The class monitor is very busy and doesn't need money, so naturally, he doesn't need to work part-time at Rende Pharmacy.

On the third day of Ye Xiaoxiao helping out at Rende Pharmacy, she finally met Si Ning, who came with her husband for infertility treatment.

Si Ning's husband is in his thirties, good-looking and well-mannered, but he was clearly reluctant to come for the consultation.

Si Ning pulled his arm, "What's with the attitude? You wouldn't go to the hospital for a check-up, but you can at least try Chinese medicine, right? You promised me earlier, are you backing out now?"

The man looked serious, but when he spoke, his tone was gentle, "No, no, it's just that I'm not used to crowds."

Si Ning saw through him and smirked, "Stop pretending. You don't mind crowds when you're networking for work. I think you talk more than anyone."

The man was left speechless by his wife's comeback and could only force a smile.

Ye Xiaoxiao looked at the man flashing his white teeth, thinking such enthusiasm was unnecessary.

Since when do patients need to be greeted with a smile?

Si Ning whispered, "Doctor Ye, this is my husband. Can you figure out the problem here without any instruments?"

Ye Xiaoxiao gestured for them to sit down.

"A pulse check will do."

Following procedure, she first had them fill out the medical record.

Zhen Gui, male, 33, a cadre.

Then she had the man extend his hand, and Ye Xiaoxiao felt his pulse, carefully considering it.

It's often said that seeing a Chinese medicine doctor makes you feel exposed, like nothing can be hidden.

Though Ye Xiaoxiao hasn't reached that level of skill, she's close, at least able to tell how often the man has had sex in the past month.

With all that effort and still no child, there must be a problem.

Zhen Gui initially thought she was just a young girl, with a baby face, not even sure if she was old enough, and immediately doubted his wife's judgment.

But once in the office, she spoke clearly and handled things methodically, so he couldn't say anything negative and had to cooperate.

Now, seeing Ye Xiaoxiao's downcast eyes and silent demeanor, Zhen Gui's heart raced with anxiety, wondering if he really had a problem.

After a moment, Ye Xiaoxiao looked up, "Cut back on alcohol lately, it's bad for your liver."

As soon as she finished, Si Ning hit Zhen Gui.

"I told you to quit smoking and drinking while trying to conceive, but you ignored me, didn't you?"

Zhen Gui: "Cough cough... I've just had a few more drinking sessions recently, I don't usually drink. Doctor, does not having a child have much to do with drinking or not?"

Ye Xiaoxiao looked up, her expression calm, her voice cold, "The quantity is already low, and the quality is poor, do you think it's related?"

Zhen Gui's face turned bright red.

This... this... if the doctor says so, he has no defense.

Si Ning couldn't bother to pursue her husband's drinking habits, she anxiously asked, "Is there any way to regulate this?"

Ye Xiaoxiao: "I'll write you a prescription to take for a month, during which you must quit smoking and drinking."

Si Ning: "Alright, alright."

"Rehmannia glutinosa (Chinese foxglove), Cornus officinalis (dogwood), Lycium barbarum (goji berry), and Achyranthes bidentata (ox knee), 30 grams each; human placenta and ginseng, 15 grams each; Angelica sinensis (dong quai), deer antler, Morinda officinalis (bajitian), Curculigo orchioides (xianmao), Cistanche deserticola (roucongrong), and Psoralea corylifolia (buguzhi), 45 grams each; Bupleurum (chaihu), centipede, and musk, 15 grams each; one and a half cups of water, decoct and take 9 grams daily."

"Do not take this if you have a cold or fever."

After writing the prescription, Ye Xiaoxiao added a few more instructions, advising her to return for a follow-up in a month to adjust the dosage based on the specific situation.

Before leaving, Si Ning said to Ye Xiaoxiao: "If I really get pregnant, I'll give Dr. Ye a large red envelope."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "We have rules here; we can't accept red envelopes. If your wish comes true, you can send a banner to Rende Pharmacy."

No advertising is as effective as word-of-mouth.

Si Ning: "That won't be a problem at all. I'll send a big banner then."

Si Ning and her husband Zhen Gui turned to get the medicine, and as they left, Ye Xiaoxiao could still hear their conversation.

"If anyone asks about this medicine, just say it's yours."

"Why?"

"A grown man drinking herbal medicine? What would people think?"

"So women can drink it, huh? You explain the issue of not having kids to your mom yourself. I'm not taking the blame."

During her lunch break, Ye Xiaoxiao heard some commotion in Mr. He's office, who is the resident doctor at Rende Pharmacy.

She thought someone was arguing, but upon entering, she realized Mr. He was discussing medical cases with Qu Miao and others.

Sorry for interrupting!

She thought, Mr. He, the resident doctor at Rende Pharmacy, was highly skilled and unusually mild-tempered. How could he be arguing with anyone?

But it was too late for Ye Xiaoxiao to retreat.

Qu Miao called out: "Ye Xiaoxiao, you're just in time. Which formula do you think is better?"

Ye Xiaoxiao clung to the door: "If you need an expert opinion, you should ask my master or Mr. Kong. What can I see?"

Mr. He, however, was very amiable: "Everyone has their specialty, and medicine is no different. I'm not good with pediatrics, hence the questions."

Qu Miao said proudly: "In our village, children's illnesses are all treated by my grandmother, a traditional healer. My formula must be correct."

Ye Xiaoxiao became curious and stepped forward to review the case.

It was a recurring night fever in a child.

Oddly, a one-year-and-three-month-old boy had been running a low fever every night at 8 PM for the past few days. The family cared for him until midnight, administering medicine and consulting doctors, and by 5 or 6 AM, the child's temperature would return to normal, only to rise again in the evening.

This had been going on for seven days, with the child's condition fluctuating. The parents, having no other options, brought the child to Rende Pharmacy for a consultation.

Mr. He prescribed a conservative treatment, but Qu Miao, also a medical practitioner, upon seeing it during her break, had a different opinion.

"A child with night fever might be suffering from internal heat. At night, yang energy contracts, adding heat to heat. Mr. He's Wan Quan Tang is a conservative treatment but slow to take effect. I suggest adding three parts of gypsum, a traditional Chinese medicinal ingredient, to enhance the effect."

After reviewing, Ye Xiaoxiao said: "It's summer now, with high temperatures. Gypsum clears lung and stomach fire, reduces heat, and stops sweating. Combined with Wan Quan Tang, the effect would be better."

Mr. He, in his forties, didn't feel it was beneath him to discuss medical cases with two young students. Instead, he enthusiastically took notes, looking as if he had learned something new.

Ye Xiaoxiao, clutching her growling stomach, said, "Let's grab some food, you two hardworking teachers always eager to learn."

Only then did Qu Miao and Mr. He get up and head to the cafeteria.

The cafeteria at Rende Pharmacy blows state-owned enterprise cafeterias out of the water, offering a balanced mix of meat and vegetables, with dishes that are visually appealing, aromatic, and delicious.

Importantly, it is free for Rende Pharmacy employees. The monthly meal credits are never deducted from salaries, ensuring everyone gets their full share, even if they don't have full attendance.

Even Zhang Kaining often drops by for a meal, which says a lot about how good the cafeteria staff are.

Ye Xiaoxiao sat down with her braised pork ribs and vinegar-glazed cabbage, saying, "Rende Pharmacy is really great. The cafeteria lady's hand is steady as a rock when she dishes out food."

Qu Miao looked puzzled, "Hand tremors are a medical condition that requires acupuncture."