Jiang Rou stepped forward with a gentle smile and responded politely, "I caught a bit of a chill last night. It shouldn't be anything serious, but I thought I'd stock up on some medicine just in case. After all, here in Beidahuang, one really can't afford to get sick."
The pharmacist nodded and turned to skillfully retrieve several herbs from the cabinet behind him. As he wrapped them up with nimble hands, he advised patiently, "This is bupleurum, ledebouriella root, and perilla leaf. Take them home and decoct them in hot water; you'll feel much better after sweating it out. But if your symptoms worsen, don't drag your feet—make sure to come back immediately."
Jiang Rou took the medicine with both hands and thanked him repeatedly, "Thank you so much, Pharmacist. Your advice is very thoughtful." She and Wang Li then walked out of Jishitang Pharmacy. The sun had grown quite intense, drawing a thin film of sweat onto their foreheads.
Chapter 25