“Is it here? This spot frequently causes unbearable pain, and the flare-ups are irregular.”
“If I’m not mistaken, this area was previously injured, and there’s still something lodged inside that wasn’t removed.”
“And if my guess is correct, that object should be… shrapnel.”
The moment these words were spoken, the entire room fell silent—especially Battalion Commander Cui and Sister Yu.
Even Sheng Zexi widened his eyes and looked at his wife.
After a long pause, Battalion Commander Cui finally turned to Sheng Zexi. “Zexi, did you tell your wife in advance about the shrapnel wound on my calf and that I needed surgery?”
Sheng Zexi didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. “Brother Cui, how could I do such a thing? I never mentioned it to her.”
Battalion Commander Cui: “So… she really diagnosed it herself?”
If that were truly the case, it would be nothing short of miraculous.
At this thought, Cui Bin grew excited. “Sister-in-law, if you could diagnose it, can you also treat it?”
As soon as the words left his mouth, Sister Yu shot him a glare. He immediately backtracked. “I—I was just too excited and asked without thinking. It’s fine if you can’t treat it. The doctors at the hospital also said surgery wasn’t advisable.”
Gu Jianing blinked. “Who said I can’t? I can treat it.”
As long as she entered the Divine Doctor Space, completed the course, and passed the assessment, it would be possible.
“Jianing, can you really treat my Old Cui’s leg? You mustn’t joke about this.” Sister Yu’s eyes reddened as she spoke of her husband’s condition.
Cui Bin had injured his leg five years ago during a mission.
Though he had dodged the bullet, he hadn’t escaped the shrapnel, which had embedded itself deep in his calf.
Normally, this would require surgery.
But after an examination at the military hospital, the doctors had declared the operation too risky.
“…The doctor said the shrapnel was too close to some major artery. One wrong move during surgery could damage it, leading to severe danger.”
“That’s why we never went through with the operation and opted for conservative treatment instead.”
“But over the years, Old Cui’s leg has kept hurting—exactly where you pointed. Sometimes the pain flares up so badly he can’t sleep all night.”
As she spoke, Sister Yu’s tears fell.
Cui Bin sighed. What they didn’t mention was that, due to the recent worsening of his condition, their superiors had informed him he was no longer fit to remain in active service. In a few months, he would likely be discharged.
Yet Sister Yu knew how much her husband loved being a soldier. Protecting the nation was his dream.
If he were discharged, that dream would shatter.
Sister Yu herself also loved the military family compound. Compared to the countryside, with all its scheming and pettiness, life here was straightforward and honest.
“Jianing, if you really have a way, please help my Old Cui. We’ll be endlessly grateful.”
Gu Jianing understood their feelings. “If you trust me, we can schedule a time for treatment.”
“Sister-in-law, honestly, what are the chances of success if you treat me?”
Gu Jianing paused. “Eighty to ninety percent. Even if it’s unsuccessful, there won’t be any danger.”
In truth, if she passed the Divine Doctor Space’s assessment, the success rate would be 100%.
But she chose not to overpromise.
“Good, good. That’s more than enough.”
Admittedly, given Gu Jianing’s youth, Cui Bin and Sister Yu had hesitated. But now, they had no other options.
Recently, Cui Bin had gone for a follow-up at the hospital, but the conclusion remained the same: only conservative treatment, no surgery.
The doctor had said, “With current medical technology, the risks of this surgery are too high. Perhaps in the future, when the country’s medical advancements improve, it’ll be possible.”
But the doctor also warned that if he couldn’t hold out until then and continued with conservative treatment, his leg might eventually become useless.
So, even though Gu Jianing was young, they were willing to try—because she was their only hope.
After Cui Bin stepped aside, Gu Jianing proceeded to examine two more of Sheng Zexi’s comrades.
[Ding. Bound 4th patient: Li Yong. Complete treatment mission for 4th patient to receive rewards: 15 points, 50 jin of pork, 5 roast ducks.]
[Ding. Bound 5th patient: Chai Jianguo. Complete treatment mission for 5th patient to receive rewards: 15 points, 5 cans of milk powder, 5 roast chickens.]
Staring at the abundant rewards, Gu Jianing felt extremely excited, though she maintained a calm expression.
After scanning them, she diagnosed their conditions.
Li Yong suffered from chronic stomach issues, which had progressed to ulcers. Gu Jianing first prescribed him a herbal formula, promising to provide her specially made stomach-healing pills later.
Li Yong’s wife, Sun Wei, gratefully accepted the prescription. “I’ll go to the county tomorrow to buy the herbs.”
Chai Jianguo, on the other hand, had a spinal condition in his lower back—an old injury that had never healed properly.
For this, Gu Jianing didn’t prescribe medicine. Instead, she would give him a medicinal plaster once it was ready.
Next, Gu Jianing examined the other wives.
Her first patient was Chai Jianguo’s wife, Jiang Baihe.
[Ding. Bound 6th patient: Jiang Baihe. Complete treatment mission for 6th patient to receive rewards: 100 points, *5 Universal Hemostatic Bandages, Twin Boys Pill.]
Hmm?
Gu Jianing’s attention was instantly captured.
Why did treating Jiang Baihe offer 100 points—the same reward as treating her sister-in-law’s uterine coldness to help her conceive?
She knew what the Twin Boys Pill was, but…
What were these Universal Hemostatic Bandages?
Gu Jianing quickly skimmed the description: No matter how severe the wound, applying one bandage will instantly stop bleeding.
Now this is a treasure, she thought.
For example, if someone were injured with a major artery bleeding and couldn’t stop it in time, it could be fatal.
And in this era, medical resources were scarce.
Having these bandages would be like possessing extra lives—five bandages meant five lives saved.
This was a must-have.
After scanning Jiang Baihe’s body, Gu Jianing finally understood why the rewards were so high.
But the reason wasn’t something she could mention openly.
“Sister Jiang, Commander Chai, could we speak privately?” Gu Jianing suggested.
Jiang Baihe and Chai Jianguo exchanged glances before following her further into the room.
“Sister Jiang, based on your pulse, I can tell you’ve been emotionally burdened for a long time.”
“By ’emotionally burdened,’ I mean you’ve kept your worries pent up inside, weighed down by excessive anxiety.”
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