Chapter 56: Chapter 56: Do You Think I Have No Money?

Taking her temperature was quick—it was done in just eight minutes.

The doctor took the thermometer and examined it carefully. “37.6 degrees. She has a slight fever, but since she’s teething, that’s normal. Just give her more water when you get home, wipe her down with a damp cloth, and see if her temperature comes down on its own.”

Xu Shuhua had run all the way to the hospital carrying Yu Nuannuan. Now that they’d finally arrived, the doctor was telling her to just take Nuannuan home and give her water? How could that be enough?

Xu Shuhua held Yu Nuannuan with one arm, and with the other, she reached into her pocket. After a moment, she pulled out a thick wad of cash and slapped it down hard on the table.

“Doctor, do you think just because we’re from the countryside, we don’t have money and can’t afford treatment? Is that why you won’t treat my Nuannuan? I have money! Treat my Nuannuan! Use the best medicine!”

The doctor was startled by Xu Shuhua’s actions, staring blankly at the pile of money on the table, unsure what to say.

She had noticed that Xu Shuhua and the others were from a rural area, but she certainly hadn’t thought they couldn’t afford treatment!

Taking a deep breath to steady herself, the doctor tried to keep her tone as normal as possible. “Ma’am, it’s not that I think you can’t afford treatment. It’s just… Nuannuan, right? Her fever is caused by teething. Once her teeth come in, she’ll be fine. Babies naturally have higher body temperatures than adults—a temperature of 37.6 is actually not bad. As long as she drinks plenty of water and her temperature doesn’t go up, she’ll be fine! Besides, all medicine has side effects. Look at how healthy and beautiful Nuannuan is—why risk leaving any drug residue in her body?”

Yu Nuannuan was awake at this point. Her temperature was a bit high, but she didn’t feel too uncomfortable.

The only discomfort she felt was from her gums.

When Xu Shuhua had rushed her to the county hospital, Yu Nuannuan had wanted to stop her, but since she couldn’t speak, she had no choice but to let Xu Shuhua carry her along.

Now, hearing the doctor’s words, Yu Nuannuan grinned.

This doctor was great—not only was she good-looking and kind, but she also explained things clearly.

Good doctors like this had been rare in her previous life, especially before the apocalypse.

Seeing Yu Nuannuan smile, the doctor smiled too. “She’s such a beautiful baby! The prettiest I’ve ever seen! Don’t you think so, ma’am?”

The doctor thought to herself that if Xu Shuhua insisted, she’d just prescribe some fever medicine.

But to her surprise, Xu Shuhua’s attitude changed. “Alright! Since you say so, we won’t take any medicine. By the way, doctor, what did you use to take her temperature?”

“Oh, this? It’s a thermometer! Since you have kids at home, it’s a good idea to buy one to keep at home. That way, if you ever feel something’s wrong, you can check their temperature right away. Early detection means early treatment.”

“I’ll buy one! How much is it?”

Seeing Xu Shuhua about to slap down that wad of cash again, the doctor quickly said, “Just ten cents! You don’t need that much!”

Xu Shuhua pulled out a ten-cent bill and handed it to the doctor, who then took a new thermometer out of the drawer and patiently taught Xu Shuhua and the others how to use it and read it. Only then did she watch them leave with Nuannuan.

Thinking back to Xu Shuhua’s earlier display of wealth, the doctor still felt a bit dazed.

Are rural folks really this well-off these days?

You really can’t judge a book by its cover.

The ancients were right after all!

(I’m so sleepy! My eyes can barely stay open!)"

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