Country folk aren't so finicky. If they eat something bad, they'll usually feel better after drinking some hot water and resting for a while.
Seeing that Yun Yi seemed okay, Yun Jianzhou turned around and went back to his own room.
However, in the middle of the night, heart - rending screams came from Yun Yi's room, waking everyone in the adjacent rooms.
"What's going on?" Yun Fujin was in a daze from being suddenly woken up in the middle of his sound sleep.
"What's all the commotion about..." Yun Jianzhou rubbed his eyes impatiently. "It's just a stomachache. Is there a need to be so finicky?"
"She has a stomachache?" Yun Fujin turned over. "When did this happen?"
"At bedtime tonight." Yun Jianzhou replied. "It's nothing. She just ate something bad. A bit more hot water will do the trick."
"Why didn't you tell me earlier?!" Yun Fujin got anxious. He quickly turned over, got up and started dressing. "She's in such pain and you still think it's a minor issue. How can you be such a lousy second brother? You're good for nothing!"
Yun Jianzhou sighed. "It's not as serious as you're making it out to be. I'll go boil some water for her. After she drinks it, she'll feel better."
As Yun Jianzhou was about to get up, he accidentally kicked the cabinet beside him, and let out a yelp in pain.
"So you know what pain is too!" Yun Fujin scolded. "Alright, just lie there. I'll go take a look."
Yun Fujin turned on the light, and Yun Que'er beside him was also woken up by the sudden brightness. She quickly covered her eyes.
"Big brother, what are you doing..."
Hearing Yun Que'er's milky - voiced complaint, Yun Fujin quickly turned her little body to the other side. "Your third sister has a stomachache. I'm going over to check on her. Cover your eyes so the light doesn't hurt you."
"Okay." Yun Que'er replied softly.
Just as she was about to go back to sleep after hearing Yun Fujin leave, Yun Jianzhou on one side started whining.
"Damn it! My toenail is split, big brother! It's bleeding!"
Yun Fujin had no time to deal with him. He roared from afar.
"Then wipe it off yourself!"
"Ouch, big brother, it hurts so much..."
Yun Jianzhou kept complaining, which woke Yun Que'er up again.
She crawled over to Yun Jianzhou's side. "Where does it hurt?"
"My foot." Yun Jianzhou pointed at his big toe. Sure enough, half of the toenail was split, and the nail was almost ripped off. No wonder Yun Jianzhou was in so much pain.
Yun Que'er had accidentally pinched her own nail before. It had turned blue and purple and taken a month to recover. Not to mention Yun Jianzhou's situation. It was a miracle that he hadn't fainted from the pain.
Yun Que'er got anxious. "Why do you and third sister both have problems? Do we have any gauze at home? What about alcohol?"
"We don't have any of that at home..." Yun Jianzhou picked up a rag beside him. "I'll just wipe it off."
"Don't!" Yun Que'er stopped him. "What if you get infected with tetanus? Wait here. I'll go fetch a basin of water to wash it."
Yun Que'er got out of bed in a hurry. Just as she was about to go to the outer room to fetch water for Yun Jianzhou, she saw Yun Fujin running out in a rush too.
His face was pale with anxiety. Just as he was about to go out, he saw Yun Que'er and quickly picked her up.
"Why did you come out without wearing a coat? What if you catch a cold?"
"It's not cold in summer." Yun Que'er shook her head. "Second brother's foot is bleeding. I'm going to fetch a basin of water to wash it."
Why did Yun Jianzhou have to get hurt at this moment? He should have stopped him earlier! Yun Fujin frowned anxiously.
"I'll do it." Looking at Yun Que'er's small stature, Yun Fujin was always worried that she would fall into the water tank. So he quickly carried Yun Que'er back.
He quickly fetched a basin of water for Yun Jianzhou and was about to go out.
"You guys stay at home and take care of Yun Yi. I'll go to the clinic to get some medicine for her."
As soon as he finished speaking, Yun Yi in the next room let out another cry of pain.
"Big brother! It hurts so much... What should I do..."
Cold sweat broke out on Yun Fujin's forehead. He quickly replied.
"Wait for me. I'll go right away!"
"Big brother!" Yun Que'er grabbed Yun Fujin. "How about I go instead? You stay at home and take care of third sister. Boil some hot water for her to drink first."
"You?" Yun Fujin was surprised. "It's dark outside. What are you going out for? What if you meet a bad guy in the middle of the night?"
"It's okay, it's okay." Yun Que'er shook her head repeatedly. "It's not far. I'll run there and back quickly. Besides, I don't know how to start a fire."
That's right. It was so hot in summer that the stove had been put out before going to bed. Yun Jianzhou couldn't move now. If he let Yun Que'er boil water, what if she accidentally got burned? Then there would be three patients in the family.
But Yun Fujin was also worried about letting Yun Que'er go alone.
Yun Yi seemed to be in even more pain. Her screams were deafening. Yun Fujin frowned anxiously and turned to look.
"But it's so dark. You're all by yourself..."
"Really, it's okay!" Yun Que'er patted her chest confidently. "Big brother, you stay at home and accompany third sister well. I'm going now!"
Yun Que'er grabbed her coat, put on her shoes and ran out of the door. Yun Fujin couldn't stop her. He could only follow her worriedly to the door, and then rushed back to check on Yun Yi.
Halfway there, Yun Que'er suddenly remembered that she would definitely see Ji Chengxuan at the clinic!
Although he was the same age as her, he was precocious to an almost eerie degree. His words and actions were not like those of a child of his age at all. Yun Que'er was a bit afraid of him.
But she had already run half the way. Yun Yi was still at home waiting for the medicine, and Yun Jianzhou's foot was still bleeding. The only one who could take care of them at home was Yun Fujin. Yun Que'er had to go.
She gritted her teeth and clenched her small fists. Forget it. It was so late. Maybe Ji Chengxuan was already asleep. She'd go quickly and come back quickly. As long as she didn't run into Ji Chengxuan, it would be fine.
Yun Que'er psyched herself up and rushed to the clinic like a little rocket, waking up Dr. Ji.
"Uncle Ji, my third sister has diarrhea. I heard she ate something bad. Could you give me some medicine? And my second brother's foot is injured. I need some alcohol and gauze!"
Dr. Ji was in a deep sleep. His eyes were still closed. He shuffled over in his slippers to look for the medicine for Yun Que'er.
"Take these." Dr. Ji found a cloth bag, put the gauze and medicine that Yun Que'er needed into it, and then handed her a bottle of alcohol. "Be careful not to spill it. And make sure to keep it away from fire."
"Okay." Yun Que'er nodded repeatedly. Suddenly, she remembered something and frowned. "But I was in such a hurry that I forgot to bring any money..."
There wasn't a single cent in Yun Que'er's pocket. She had no idea how much these things would cost.
In ancient times, there were people who ate meals without paying. Today, she was going to see a doctor without paying.
"Then..." Yun Que'er nervously rubbed her little hands. "Can I..."
"It's okay, it's okay." Dr. Ji waved his hand. "We're all from the same village. If you don't have the money, you can just owe it for now. Just bring the money to me when they're better."