Chapter 213 Lemon Candy
"Senior?"
Ye Fan's eyes lit up.
This is good!
At least he could establish some rapport.
Thinking this through, Ye Fan's face broke into a wide smile as he said, "Senior, could you maybe do me a favor and prepare some medicine for me on account of us being fellow students?"
"No!"
Qi Yu shook her head decisively and refused without hesitation, explaining, "That's really not possible. It's a rule—you can't just request medicine without following proper procedures. You need to…"
She stretched out her hand toward Ye Fan.
"A prescription."
"…"
Ye Fan scratched his head and continued trying to build rapport. "Senior, please, have some mercy. How about this—I'll write out the prescription first, and you can take a look at it before deciding whether or not to prepare the medicine. Is that okay?"
"Seeing as you're my junior, fine."
A hint of a smile flashed in Qi Yu's eyes.
Under normal circumstances, as long as there was a prescription, medicine could be prepared, regardless of whether it came from a certified doctor or a rural practitioner.
But Ye Fan looked so young that she had to be extra cautious.
After all, randomly taking medicine could have serious consequences.
"Thank you so much."
Ye Fan breathed a sigh of relief as he accepted the paper and pen Qi Yu handed him. He recalled the symptoms he had diagnosed earlier when checking Ning Xi's pulse and quickly wrote out the list of ingredients.
Danggui, 3 qian; yimucao, 10 grams; xiangfu, 1 qian; aiye…
In less than a minute, Ye Fan had completed the prescription and placed it in front of Qi Yu. "Senior, I've finished writing it. Please take a look."
Qi Yu's face was filled with surprise. Having studied pharmacology with her grandfather from a young age, she was well-versed in the effects of various traditional Chinese medicines. The ingredients listed on the prescription before her were indeed meant for treating menstrual pain.
Doubting her own eyes, she picked up the prescription and carefully examined it. When she reached the final ingredient, her brow furrowed slightly, and she muttered to herself, "Why does it include fuzi?"
Hearing this, Ye Fan explained, "Senior, fuzi is mild, with properties that are pungent, sweet, extremely hot, and toxic. It targets the heart, kidneys, and spleen channels. Its functions include reviving Yang, rescuing from collapse, boosting fire, assisting Yang, dispersing cold, and relieving pain. Combined with yimucao, it can effectively alleviate menstrual pain."
Qi Yu's expression grew even more astonished. She couldn't help but look at the boy before her with new eyes. To be able to recite fuzi's properties and effects without hesitation was no small feat.
"You've studied medicine?"
"I've self-studied a bit. I've always enjoyed reading books about traditional Chinese medicine since I was young."
Ye Fan had no choice but to tell a well-intentioned lie.
Otherwise, the senior before him might still refuse to prepare the medicine.
"Knowing pharmacology doesn't mean you can treat illnesses."
Qi Yu nodded slightly and earnestly advised, "Junior, you mustn't give medicine to others recklessly without formal training. All medicine is three parts poison. Just knowing a little pharmacology doesn't qualify you to act as a doctor."
"Thank you for the advice, Senior."
Ye Fan could sense the goodwill in Qi Yu's words and repeatedly nodded. He had no choice but to continue with his lie, saying, "But my girlfriend went to the hospital, and this was the prescription the doctor gave her. It's just that her supply of medicine at home ran out. When I noticed her looking unwell this morning, I thought I'd get some medicine prepared and bring it to her at school."
"How thoughtful of you," Qi Yu said with a chuckle. "Alright, I'll prepare the medicine for you."
"Thank you, Senior."
After Qi Yu turned to prepare the medicine, Ye Fan couldn't help but wipe the sweat from his forehead. Lying was such an unpleasant experience.
Qi Yu worked swiftly and efficiently. In less than three minutes, she had prepared three packages of medicine. "Here you go, all done. Remember, don't give medicine to others recklessly, understand?"
"I'll remember, Senior."
Ye Fan agreed and picked up the medicine. "Senior, how much do I owe you?"
"Just take it; it's nothing."
Qi Yu shook her head lightly and continued focusing on her work. "Since you called me 'Senior,' I can afford to gift you medicine worth a few dozen yuan. Go quickly and make the decoction for your little girlfriend."
"Thank you."
Ye Fan took a hundred-yuan note from his pocket, discreetly placed it on the counter, and turned to leave.
Even if she didn't want it, he couldn't not pay.
He didn't like owing favors.
By the time Qi Yu noticed the money on the counter, Ye Fan had long since disappeared.
"What an interesting junior. His little girlfriend must be so lucky. I hope your relationship doesn't get exposed, or else…"
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but shake her head and smile before returning to her work.
After buying the medicine, Ye Fan went home and spent nearly two hours preparing the decoction. He then searched the house for a container but couldn't find anything suitable. The thermos and lunchboxes had all been taken to school, so he had to go downstairs to a small shop to buy a new thermos.
Once everything was ready, Ye Fan hurried to the school.
It was nearly 11 a.m.
"May I come in?"
"Come in."
Yang Ting, who was explaining a test question, saw Ye Fan standing at the door. Her eyes lit up, and the gratified smile on her face made many students envious.
There was nothing to be done. This was the kind of treatment good students received.
You couldn't fake it!
Ye Fan walked into the classroom with the thermos in hand. When he reached the front row, Yang Ting said, "Ye Fan, come to my office with Ning Xi after class."
"Okay."
Ye Fan nodded, and after returning to his seat, he immediately felt the inquisitive gaze of the girl beside him.
"What were you doing?"
"Guess."
"Guess your big head!"
Ning Xi, whose pain had lessened somewhat, rolled her eyes at Ye Fan. "Hurry up and tell me—what were you doing?"
Instead of answering, Ye Fan smiled silently and handed the thermos to Ning Xi. "Don't ask. Just drink this first."
"What is it?"
Ning Xi stared blankly at the thermos in her hands, her eyes full of confusion.
Ye Fan didn't explain further and said with a low chuckle, "Just drink it, and you'll find out."
Out of curiosity, Ning Xi unscrewed the lid of the thermos. Immediately, a strong smell of traditional Chinese medicine wafted out, causing her to frown. Without hesitation, she screwed the lid back on.
"What is this? It smells awful. Are you trying to poison me?"
"What nonsense are you spouting?"
Ye Fan smiled bitterly, glanced at Yang Ting on the podium, and explained gently, "It's a decoction I made. Didn't you say you had stomach cramps? Drink this, and it'll stop hurting. Come on, drink it up."
"You…"
Ning Xi's heart felt warm as she bit her lip lightly. "Did you take leave just to make this for me?"
"What else?"
"…Thank you."
"No need for thanks. Be careful not to burn yourself while drinking."
"Mm."
Lowering her head, Ning Xi opened the lid and began sipping the decoction in small mouthfuls.
It was very bitter, but her heart felt sweet.
Aside from her parents, no one had ever cared for her this much before. Saying she wasn't moved would be a lie.
Especially since it was someone she liked…
Forcing herself to endure the bitterness, the girl finished the decoction, her eyes squinting shut from the taste.
"Here, eat this."
A piece of lemon candy appeared on the table.