“Director Huang, Captain Luo, you’re here! Little Qiu is awake, come quickly…!”
Old Zhang, the military doctor inside, wearing a protective mask, couldn’t hide his excited expression as he called out to Luo Guowei and Huang Hongying as they entered.
A group of people, clad in protective suits and gas masks, squeezed in. Long Xingyu was the last. Seeing Wan Yunting sitting by the hospital bed, and the soldier, Little Qiu, lying on it, had actually regained consciousness, left Huang Hongying and Lin Dongxiang in disbelief.
Soldier Little Qiu was a severe case infected with the Red Demon Louse virus, having been in a coma and kept alive by a ventilator. To everyone’s surprise, he was now awake, and his pupils clearly showed he had regained some awareness.
“The data seems to have improved!”
Zheng Xuelan observed that the vital signs displayed on the monitor for Little Qiu were significantly better and had stabilized, leaving Zhou Luolin and Zhao Peng gaping in astonishment.
They had been recording the data of these infected soldiers every hour, so they knew Little Qiu’s previous readings.
“Impossible…”
Long Xingyu, unwilling to believe it, said, “It must be because other medicine was used during this period. It’s definitely not because of his Chinese medicine!”
Military doctor Old Zhang turned to him and said, “We haven’t given Little Qiu any other medicine during this period. The only thing he drank was the herbal decoction with rhinoceros horn from Doctor Wan!”
At this, Long Xingyu’s expression became bewildered, and he was rendered speechless.
Luo Guowei, excited, asked Wan Yunting, “So, does this medicine mean it can cure the Red Demon Louse virus?”
Wan Yunting shook his head slightly and replied, “No, it can only control the virus’s spread within the body. It cannot completely kill the viruses.”
Huang Hongying and the others nodded, saying, “Let’s examine him first to see if it can control the virus’s spread within the body.”
Wan Yunting smiled and said, “Certainly.”
So, Huang Hongying instructed Zheng Xuelan to draw some blood from Soldier Little Qiu for the laboratory. Through the analysis of his blood data, it was indeed confirmed that his blood sample data was changing for the better.
This confirmed that Wan Yunting’s modified Baihu Tang with rhinoceros horn could control the spread of the Red Demon Louse virus in the human body.
“One person alone isn’t enough to be certain, unless everyone’s virus is under control!” Long Xingyu was still unwilling to give up and retorted with his last bit of stubbornness.
Wan Yunting glanced at him, smiled, and said, “I’ll continue to prepare the medicine later for others to take. We’ll know the results tomorrow!”
“Doctor Wan, let us help you prepare the medicine…”
Instantly, Zheng Xuelan, Zhou Luolin, and the others volunteered, their attitudes having undergone a 180-degree turn from their previous demeanor.
Wan Yunting smiled and nodded, ignoring Long Xingyu.
“That’s great! As long as it can be controlled, there will be a chance for a cure.”
Luo Guowei and Yang Heguang were overjoyed, their confidence in Wan Yunting growing. As long as the Red Demon Louse contagion could be controlled and no more soldiers died, there would surely be a way to cure it in the future.
Thus, Wan Yunting, without delay, led everyone away to continue preparing the decoction for the other infected soldiers behind the mess hall. Even Huang Hongying and Lin Dongxiang personally assisted, asking Wan Yunting how much rhinoceros horn to add…
Long Xingyu appeared in the distance, his expression grim. His stubborn, unconvinced gaze watched the group surrounding Wan Yunting, everyone’s faces beaming with joy, which made Long Xingyu feel a pang of bitterness.
He had never expected that Wan Yunting’s medicine could indeed control the further spread of the Red Demon Louse virus in the human body.
This could be considered a significant breakthrough!
At this moment, Nie Xiaoyu walked over and said coldly, “Are you still denying others with your own set of rules?”
Long Xingyu turned to look at Nie Xiaoyu’s stunning profile and asked, “Do you like him?”
Nie Xiaoyu turned her head, shot him a cold glance with her sharp, beautiful eyes, shook her head slightly, and said no more. She went to help Wan Yunting and the others…
She was utterly speechless and didn't want to waste any more words on this self-righteous Long Xingyu.
“Humph.”
Long Xingyu snorted in anger and turned to leave.
After preparing the medicine, Wan Yunting and the others immediately sent it to the other twelve infected soldiers with the Red Demon Louse virus. They also gave Soldier Little Qiu his second bowl of Baihu Tang with rhinoceros horn. Huang Hongying and the others continued to pay close attention, knowing that Wan Yunting’s medicinal soup had achieved a major breakthrough.
The next morning, as soon as Wan Yunting woke up and left his accommodation, he encountered Peng Yuxiang, who had just returned from his night shift. Peng Yuxiang, looking exhausted yet excited, said, “Doctor Wan, your Chinese medicine is really effective. After a night, the viruses in the other twelve soldiers have been significantly controlled. You’re truly amazing.”
“Yes…”
Zhou Luolin, Hou Haiyan, and the other girls also looked delighted, their gazes toward Wan Yunting now filled with fervent admiration, no longer carrying the disdain and contempt they had before.
They could even understand why so many women liked Wan Yunting. After all, who wouldn’t like someone with such great ability?
“You’ve all worked hard. Go back and rest,” Wan Yunting nodded and smiled.
“Okay, you should go have breakfast too…”
Zhou Luolin and the others said this as they went into their accommodation to wash up and rest.
Wan Yunting arrived at the isolation building and met military doctor Old Zhang and the others coming out. He also inquired about the soldiers’ conditions and received the result that they were stable. Wan Yunting finally felt relieved.
As long as the virus’s spread and deterioration within the human body could be controlled, everything else would be manageable.
The group went to the mess hall for breakfast. Luo Guowei and Yang Heguang were very pleased and relayed this news to the Peacekeeping Forces Headquarters. Commander He Yongchang specifically called Wan Yunting to express his gratitude…
Seeing the Commander personally call Wan Yunting made Long Xingyu, who was sitting alone, feel insignificant. At this moment, he had to believe that Wan Yunting’s Baihu Tang with rhinoceros horn could control and stabilize the Red Demon Louse virus’s rampant deterioration in the human body.
“Hey, go get me a bowl of congee!”
Immediately, Wan Yunting turned around, handed his empty bowl to Long Xingyu, who was sitting at a nearby table, and smiled.
“Don’t you have hands?”
Long Xingyu, already in a bad mood, turned and said angrily.
Wan Yunting smiled, “What’s wrong? Who was it that wanted to make a bet yesterday? Are you reneging on your loss now? You’re a sore loser!”
“You…!”
Long Xingyu, turning back, glared at Wan Yunting with furious eyes, but was so rebutted that he could only grit his teeth and couldn’t argue back.
Luo Guowei, Yang Heguang, Zheng Xuelan, Zhao Peng, and Peng Yuxiang were all watching Long Xingyu. Even Huang Hongying didn’t stop Wan Yunting, seemingly wanting to teach Long Xingyu a lesson.
“Fine, I’ll get it for you.”
Grit ting his teeth, Long Xingyu finally got up, snatched Wan Yunting’s bowl, went over, personally scooped a bowl of congee, and placed it heavily on the table in front of Wan Yunting, spilling some of the congee. Wan Yunting smiled.
“Is that enough?”
Long Xingyu snorted coldly and was about to return to his seat…
“There’s no spoon, how can I eat it?” Wan Yunting added with a mischievous smile.
Long Xingyu turned and glared at him coldly, gritting his teeth and saying in frustration, “Wan Yunting, don’t push it.”
Wan Yunting smiled, “Who was it that said they’d do anything if they lost?”
At this, Long Xingyu’s face turned completely purple. His fire-spewing eyes stared intently at the back of Wan Yunting’s head, wishing he could throw a punch at him. However, he still honored his bet and went to fetch a spoon, slamming it onto the table in front of Wan Yunting. Biting his lip, he asked, “Is there anything else you need me to do?”
Wan Yunting picked up the spoon and started to eat his congee, saying with a smile, “My shoulder is a bit tired. Give it a massage.”
Upon hearing this request, Long Xingyu completely lost it: “Wan Yunting, you’ve gone too far.”
“Cough.”
Lin Dongxiang deliberately coughed a few times. Huang Hongying and Nie Xiaoyu, beside him, were engrossed in their breakfast, seemingly wanting to stay out of this matter.
Luo Guowei watched Wan Yunting and the furious Long Xingyu. He was about to intervene and suggest they let it go when Wan Yunting’s phone rang. He took it out and saw it was Li Yixiu calling. He answered, “Doctor Li, is there something you need?”
Li Yixiu’s voice was calm. “I’m at the Peacekeeping Forces Headquarters and will be heading to your base immediately!”
“What? You’re in the Republic of Mali?”
Wan Yunting was astonished, then his heart tightened. He asked, “Are you alone? Who else is coming?”
Li Yixiu, who was at Headquarters, knew what he was worried about. “I’m alone. I haven’t told anyone. Don’t worry.”
Hearing she was alone, Wan Yunting finally breathed a sigh of relief and said, “Did Headquarters agree to let you come?”
Li Yixiu replied, “The leaders asked me to ask you.”
Wan Yunting nodded and said, “Then you come. We need your help here too.”
Li Yixiu nodded, informed the leaders there, and then hung up after a brief greeting with Wan Yunting.
“Who is coming?”
Lin Dongxiang and the others asked curiously.
Wan Yunting put away his phone and said, “Do you know Li Yixiu, the Ambassador for the Promotion of Traditional Chinese Medicine overseas?”
The name was unfamiliar to Nie Xiaoyu, Yang Heguang, Zheng Xuelan, and Long Xingyu. Even Huang Guoqi and Lin Dongxiang didn’t recognize it. However, Huang Hongying said, “Is she Li Yixiu, the daughter of Master of Chinese Medicine Li Tiangui?”
“Precisely, Director Huang recognizes her.” Wan Yunting said.
Huang Hongying nodded and replied, “I’ve heard of her but haven’t interacted with her. However, I’ve long heard of her deeds in promoting Traditional Chinese Medicine overseas, and I admire her greatly.”
Wan Yunting smiled and said, “She has arrived at Headquarters and is bringing a batch of medicinal herbs with her.”
Huang Hongying said, “One more person means one more force.”
Wan Yunting smiled and nodded. Then, seeing Long Xingyu still standing behind him, he smiled and said, “Never mind, you don’t need to massage my shoulders anymore. From now on, speak less when you see me.”
With that, Wan Yunting continued to eat his congee, ignoring him.
Long Xingyu, standing behind him, looked utterly dejected, his fiery eyes glaring intently at the back of his head. Feeling humiliated, he snorted in anger and turned to leave, unable to eat his breakfast anymore.
Seeing this, Lin Dongxiang shook his head and said, “This Xingyu is just too arrogant. But Doctor Wan, his personal abilities are indeed quite good.”
Wan Yunting smiled and said nothing. He was too lazy to comment on Long Xingyu, not even taking him seriously…