Chapter 53 Antibiotics
Treatment requires not only antibiotics but also surgical incision of the purulent lesion for timely drainage.
Yu Miaomiao was unsure whether the capital base treated such patients. If someone contracted this disease during a natural disaster, they would have been sentenced to death in the provincial capital in their previous life, as the medical clinics had no medicine and could not provide treatment.
"Now is the time for you to choose. I might be able to try to save her, but I can't guarantee she'll survive. In exchange, whether she lives or dies, you will have to serve our team from now on," Yu Miaomiao said, turning to Xu Nanwei.
She had no reason to treat an insignificant person, even if that person had helped Xu Nanwei, it was none of her business.
She can't be a savior, nor will she do a losing business.
"Okay, I'll sell it to you, you save Aunt Meng."
The little girl's eyes were resolute, and she agreed without hesitation.
Without hesitation, Yu Miaomiao waved her hand, and Meng Wanqing and the bed disappeared on the spot. She also flashed into the space, while Lu An was outside to comfort the little girl.
She created an empty room in the space, removed Meng Wanqing's dirty clothes and bedding, and threw the filthy, blood-stained bed out of the space as well.
She moved Meng Wanqing to a wooden bed with a snow-white sheet, and first she had to treat Meng Wanqing's oozing sores.
After cleaning and disinfecting the surrounding skin, Meng Wanqing's consciousness was already blurred, and she had no idea where she was. Yu Miaomiao gave her anesthesia, then cut open the wound to drain it, treated and bandaged it, and sweat dripped from her forehead.
This wasn't her first time treating wounds; her clinical experience from her previous life was more than enough for her, but she still felt a bit nervous.
They gave Meng Wanqing a large dose of broad-spectrum antibiotics; the rest was up to fate.
Finally, Yu Miaomiao changed Meng Wanqing into a white nightgown. It would take about an hour for her to wake up from the anesthesia. After locking the room, Yu Miaomiao slipped out of the space.
"I've done all I can. The rest is up to her. Now pack your things and come back with us."
Yu Miaomiao explained to Xu Nanwei that the girl was very calm and didn't say much. She quickly packed up all the items and put them in a slightly tattered schoolbag.
The three of them went to the mutated animal training ground to pick up the three little ones, and then returned to the villa area together. Ma Jiang secretly sniffed the little girl the whole way, wondering why his owner had picked up such a smelly creature.
Tuanzi and Yuanzi had been yawning all day after class.
It seems I need to discuss the course duration with the coaches next time; we still need to ensure the kids get enough sleep.
Back in the villa area, at the security post at the entrance, the little girl's information was registered in another villa they had purchased.
Arrange for Meng Wanqing and Xu Nanwei to stay in a room on the first floor of the empty villa. Tell the girl to check on Meng Wanqing in half an hour to see if she is awake. If not, go to the next room to find her.
Seeing the little girl nod repeatedly, Yu Miaomiao found another set of clothes suitable for the little girl from her space.
After thinking for a moment, Yu Miaomiao asked Xu Nanwei, "Are you okay taking a shower by yourself?"
The little girl blushed slightly, hesitated for a moment, and whispered, "I... I can, but I can't wash my back. Aunt Meng used to scrub my back for me..."
Her mother passed away a long time ago. Aunt Meng and Uncle Qi used to be her neighbors.
They all took good care of her. Her father was busy with work, so she often ate at Aunt Meng's house. She also learned about daily life from Aunt Meng.
After the natural disaster, Uncle Qi went out to find food and seek help, and then he never came back...
Later, her father took her and Aunt Meng to the capital base. They were lucky at first, as they both awakened their superpowers and entered the capital's underground city together...
But later...
"Then, I'll go with you to take a shower later." Yu Miaomiao's words interrupted Xu Nanwei's reverie. She rubbed her eyes, not quite understanding why she was crying again.
She probably misses her dad.
Inside the shower.
Electricity was rationed, barely enough to provide enough light, so there were no heating devices like bathroom heaters.
However, the water temperature is quite good. Some time ago, an underground hot spring was discovered at the base and has been officially supplied to public bathhouses, villas, and mansions. Although all the water flow in the underground city is very small and slow, it is still a great blessing compared to the homeless people outside.
Life in the dungeon gives the impression that everything is getting better, but Yu Miaomiao always feels a vague unease.
Warm steam filled the entire bathroom. Yu Miaomiao was scrubbing the little girl's back, but instead of scrubbing, she ended up getting half a pound of ash out of her.
Good heavens, the bathwater has turned grayish-brown! This is just too much!
"Tell me honestly, how long has it been since you last took a shower?!" She could understand; the young girl was focused on saving money and certainly couldn't bear to spend money on a bathroom shower.
But this is way too dirty!
"After Aunt Meng got sick... I haven't been to the bathroom. I'm a little scared to be alone."
Xu Nan was a little nervous, standing ramrod straight, and didn't utter a sound even as Yu Miaomiao's rough rubbing made her skin turn red.
Yu Miaomiao never expected the little girl's skin to be so delicate. Before washing, she looked like a black monkey, but after washing, she turned into a little white cat.
Looking at the little girl's thin frame, Yu Miaomiao made up her mind to feed her more meat in the future. Just kidding, she, Yu Miaomiao, was dedicated to raising pigs and cats, how could she not fatten up a little girl?
The heavy bath towel wrapped around the little girl looked like it was going to crush her small body.
The girl stepped out of the shower and obediently dried herself with a towel. Her body was shivering from the cold, and she hurriedly put on her clean clothes one by one. She dressed quickly and without making any mistakes, showing that she was quite capable of taking care of herself.
Outside the door.
Lu An and Ma Jiang were responsible for watching over Meng Wanqing while she and her husband were taking a shower. Ma Jiang's big head was resting on the edge of the bed. When she felt Meng Wanqing's fingers move, she quickly rubbed her head against Lu An, who was already a little sleepy.
"We just cleaned your wound and gave you antibiotics. How are you feeling now?"
Seeing Meng Wanqing's eyes tremble slightly, Lu An asked her in a low voice, also to help her wake up from the anesthesia as soon as possible.
Meng Wanqing's mouth was dry, so she coughed a few times and said, "I'm fine, thank you. As for the medical expenses... I will definitely pay them back later."
"You don't need to pay it back; Xu Nanwei has already paid for it for you."
"She's still a child, how could she have money? I've been to the hospital, and the hospital in the underground city said they didn't have the medicine. Even if they did… it would cost at least several thousand Asia Crystals."
"She is contributing her future labor; she will continue to work in our team."
Yu Miaomiao and Xu Nanwei came out of the bathroom.
Seeing that Meng Wanqing had regained consciousness, Xu Nan rushed over and hugged Meng Wanqing's arm tightly with her small hands.
"Auntie, are you still in pain? Are you thirsty? Are you hungry?"
Without waiting for Meng Wanqing's reply, Xiao Nan opened her schoolbag, took out a thermos, and poured Meng Wanqing a cup of hot water.
"Your Aunt Meng has just woken up from anesthesia and can't drink water yet, but you can use a cotton swab dipped in water to apply some to her lips, like this."
Yu Miaomiao demonstrated for Xu Nanwei, and then told her that she would take care of Meng Wanqing alone tonight, and that she and Lu An had to go back first, and that if she needed anything, she could go to the next room to find them.
"After an hour, you can try drinking water in small sips. If you don't feel uncomfortable, you can eat some liquid food."
This was the most tiring day since the apocalypse, but also a gratifying one. Finding Xu Nanwei was not only to repay a debt of gratitude, but also to prepare for future natural disasters and give them a greater chance of victory.
A massive earthquake is coming; judging by the timeline, it's almost here.
Xu Nanwei's air-based superpower can be used for both support and attack. In her previous life, she was considered one of the strongest superpower users, but she was too young and her control over her superpower was average.
Treating a young girl like a nurturing character and pursuing her in a romantic relationship is also a good option.