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At that moment, a graceful figure dressed in white emerged from the side door of the Medicine Hall, carrying a medical box. It was Pei Guanjing.
His gaze quickly swept over the group before deliberately avoiding Ye Chen's eyes and landing squarely on Shuanzi. His tone was calm yet undeniably firm. "Have you made your decision? If you don't amputate that leg today, you won't survive."
Shuanzi's dark eyes met Pei Guanjing's with determination. "I've made up my mind, Doctor Pei. Go ahead and saw it off. Even without half a leg, I can still live."
Pei Guanjing nodded. "Alright then, you'll take some medicine first, and then we'll proceed with the amputation. And now..."
Suddenly, his gaze shifted to Ye Chen. "You'll help me with this; we’ll operate together."
Ye Chen looked around in confusion before realizing that Pei Guanjing was indeed referring to him. He pointed at himself incredulously and stammered, "Uh, Doctor Pei, are you talking about me? I'm from the Canteen; I can't saw off a leg! Maybe I could handle pigs or cows, but not this."
A hint of amusement flickered in Pei Guanjing's eyes but was quickly suppressed. "Chef Wang didn't tell you that you've been transferred to the Medical Camp as an apprentice?"
Ye Chen froze in shock. When did this happen? He had no idea at all. Remembering Chef Wang's hesitant expression when he left the Canteen earlier, it seemed that was what he had wanted to say.
Ye Chen forced a smile. "Uh, Doctor Pei, I might not be up for this. I haven't studied any medical books."
"Why not? I noticed when you delivered meals before that you recognized those herbs; that's some foundation. Or do you think..." In an instant, Ye Chen felt the temperature of Pei Guanjing's gaze drop several degrees, as if he were standing in a cold cave. "You think I invited you to the Medical Camp because you're unworthy?"
"Of course not!" Ye Chen felt a cold sweat break out on his back. "Doctor Pei values me; I'd be thrilled to join the Medical Camp! It's just that knowing a few herbs doesn't seem special enough for you to want me there."
The prey appeared unexpectedly intriguing.
Pei Guanjing’s eyes visibly brightened with interest. "Do you think your willingness to help me counts for something?"
As soon as those words left his mouth, Shuanzi, who had just been given a sip of water by Zhou Laosan, choked and started coughing uncontrollably while clutching his chest. Zhou Laosan stood frozen in place, glancing back and forth between Pei Guanjing and Ye Chen before suddenly breaking into a mischievous grin as if he had uncovered something significant.
Meanwhile, Ye Chen felt as if his ears were ringing; he was utterly stunned by Pei Guanjing's words, unable to comprehend what had just happened.
What did Pei Guanjing just say? He... likes me?
That can't be true! He is the adopted son of Regent Pei Yongshang, the top of the Capital Aristocrat Ranking. How could he possibly be interested in someone like me?
I must be overthinking this. He probably just thinks I look good to him; I shouldn't let my imagination run wild.
In an instant, Ye Chen's mind was racing with thoughts. When he finally lifted his head, ready to speak to Pei Guanjing, he found that Pei Guanjing had already turned and walked into the Medicine Hall, calling out his name from behind.
"Ye Chen, come here and lend a hand."
With no way to refuse, Ye Chen steeled himself and approached the Medicine Hall. Pei Guanjing handed him a saw, saying, "You'll need this to amputate his leg. Be quick about it; Ma Fei San and Hemostatic Medicine are limited, so you must act decisively."
Without waiting for Ye Chen to respond, Pei Guanjing turned and walked toward Shuanzi.
Ye Chen stared at the saw in his hands, which was nearly as tall as he was, his eyes widening in shock: This... is the tool for amputation?
He tried lifting it; the saw was heavy and cumbersome. Taking a deep breath, Ye Chen wrapped both hands around it and struggled to raise it, moving it next to Shuanzi. His movements were unsteady, and noticing this, Zhou Laosan stepped forward to help. He took the saw with one hand and shook it lightly, saying, "It's not that heavy; why are you struggling so much?"
Ye Chen shot him a glare, knowing he was just teasing him, but there was no need for that.
Meanwhile, Shuanzi's lips turned pale. The moment he saw Ye Chen struggling with the enormous saw, he was frozen in fear. No one had told him that this saw would be so terrifying!
Shuanzi swallowed hard, his confidence wavering as he trembled and asked, "Um, we're really going to use that to amputate the leg?"
Pei Guanjing lowered his eyelids and replied calmly, "Of course."
Ye Chen hurriedly reassured him, "Don't worry; with Ma Fei San, you'll just pass out and won't feel any pain. When you wake up, everything will be fine, Shuanzi."
“Really?” Shuanzi's eyes were filled with doubt. “That saw looks so scary, I’m a bit afraid…”
“It’ll be fine, I’m here with you. Just don’t worry, Shuanzi,” Ye Chen assured, patting his chest.
Hearing Ye Chen’s words, Shuanzi felt a little more at ease. He took the medicine that Pei Guanjing handed him and swallowed it in one gulp.
Noticing that Shuanzi had taken the Ma Fei San, Pei Guanjing pulled down the white curtain at the bedside, shooed Zhou Laosan out, and then picked up some alcohol to spray on the saw, beginning the disinfection process. He followed this by heating the saw with fire.
Is this really how they disinfect in ancient times? This seems so unreliable.
Ye Chen’s gaze on Pei Guanjing was too obvious, prompting Pei Guanjing to raise an eyebrow and look at him. “What? Am I doing something wrong?”
Originally, he intended for Ye Chen to stop staring at him, but to his surprise, Ye Chen nodded seriously and countered, “You’re not doing it right. Doctor Pei, your disinfection isn’t thorough; there could still be bacteria left.”
Pei Guanjing continued his actions, heating every edge of the saw while curiously asking, “What is bacteria?”
“Bacteria are invisible microorganisms!”
In the next moment, Ye Chen suddenly remembered that they were in Tianqi, and the people here were not aware of such knowledge.
But before he could correct himself, a cold gaze met his own, causing Ye Chen to stop his words abruptly.
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