After arriving at the dispensary, Qin Jiang had Feng An sit properly, took out his tools, and began the stomach pumping procedure.
At first, Feng An was quite defiant, insisting that he’d cooperate with Qin Jiang to prove the fungus was definitely not poisonous.
But after Qin Jiang finished the stomach pump, Feng An immediately regretted it.
The stomach pump was truly miserable!
Since Feng An hadn’t eaten the fungus very long ago, there was still plenty of undigested fungus in his stomach.
Qin Jiang took a sample directly and had the smart computer run a toxicity analysis.
Ten minutes later, the smart computer produced the results.
It not only identified what toxin Feng An had ingested, but also determined what type of fungus he had eaten.
Qin Jiang handed the test report to Feng An and said:
“This is what you ate, right? Agaricus placomyces.”
Qin Jiang pulled up a picture of Agaricus placomyces online and had Feng An take a close look.
Feng An looked awkward.
“Well… these modern medical devices are pretty advanced, huh. They can actually figure out what kind of fungus I ate.”
Qin Jiang felt a headache coming on.
“There’s nothing wrong with you folks enjoying wild fungus, but you do need to know how to identify it properly, right?”
“Luckily, this is just Agaricus placomyces, which has relatively low toxicity. It’ll only cause headaches and diarrhea.”
“What would you do if you ate something like Amanita phalloides? That one is highly toxic. Even a small amount would send you straight to meet your maker.”
Feng An, who had been so confident earlier, was now all humility.
“Yes, yes, yes. You’re right, Doctor. We’ll be careful from now on. We’ll definitely make sure the fungus is thoroughly cooked before eating.”
“Still going to eat it?” Qin Jiang shot him a glare.
“You’ve already ended up in the hospital once from poisoning, and you’re still thinking about eating it?”
“You might not care since you’re young and healthy, but have you thought about your parents? Look at their health. Can they withstand this kind of ordeal?”
He had to remember, this was a family of four who came to the clinic!
Apart from Feng An’s wife, his parents and child were all here.
One batch of Agaricus placomyces had taken down the entire family of four, and he still wanted to eat it!
Feng An said somewhat sheepishly, “Doctor, wild fungus is a specialty from our hometown. People there grow up eating it their whole lives.”
“If one day we suddenly stopped eating fungus, we’d be too ashamed to go back home.”
Qin Jiang shook his head. He didn’t understand, but he chose to respect it.
After all, good counsel is wasted on those destined for ruin.
He was just a doctor; he couldn’t force Feng An to do or not do anything.
“Alright, have them come with me. I’ll pump their stomachs too.”
Actually, Feng An’s poisoning symptoms were the mildest. After all, he hadn’t experienced hallucinations, just dizziness and stomach pain.
His parents and child were a different story. The three of them were clearly experiencing hallucinations and were somewhat disoriented.
The child kept saying the clinic was full of little fairies, impossible to catch them all.
The elderly couple said they saw gods in heaven smiling at them, as if about to bestow blessings.
The more Qin Jiang listened, the more absurd it seemed.
But he roughly understood that the hallucinations from poisoning reflected something deep within each person’s mind.
The child was most exposed to cartoons, so they saw things like fairies.
As for the elderly couple, needless to say, with all the deities they probably prayed to often, it made sense.
Before the stomach pumping, all three were still immersed in the pleasant illusions.
After the stomach pumping, those beautiful visions shattered.
The pain of the procedure pulled them back to reality. Plus, as the toxins in their bodies were gradually broken down, their hallucinations slowly faded, replaced by weakness and exhaustion.
“Dad, I feel awful. I have no energy at all.”
The elderly couple nodded too.
“Yes, it feels like breathing is getting difficult. I just want to sleep.”
Feng An looked nervously at Qin Jiang.
“Doctor, they’re going to be okay, right?”
Qin Jiang said while tidying up his tools, “The toxins haven’t been completely eliminated from their systems yet, so these symptoms are normal.”
“I’ll prescribe some medicine for you. Take it according to the instructions, and in a few days, the toxins should be cleared out.”
“But during these days while taking the medicine, you absolutely cannot eat this kind of wild fungus again, whether it’s poisonous or not.”
“Also, if you end up poisoning yourselves from eating fungus again, don’t come looking for me. Go to a hospital closer to your home.”
Realizing Qin Jiang was subtly criticizing his gluttony, Feng An nodded awkwardly, promising to follow the doctor’s orders and not touch any wild fungus for the next few days.
Handing the prepared herbal medicine to Feng An, Qin Jiang pointed to the QR code on the table.
“That’ll be 4,300 total. Scan the code to pay.”
Feng An acknowledged, quickly taking out his phone to scan and pay.
Ding.
[Detected that the host spoke frankly to the patient, clearly stating the patient’s hidden ailment and greatly assisting them. Mission complete.]
[Congratulations to the host for receiving the reward: Mind-Calming Spirit-Soothing Acupuncture.]
Acupuncture technique!
Seeing the system’s reward, Qin Jiang’s eyes lit up.
Acupuncture methods, like prescriptions, were extremely valuable rewards.
Sometimes, acupuncture techniques were even more valuable than prescriptions.
Because acupuncture had no side effects; as long as it targeted the condition correctly, it was suitable for men, women, young, and old alike.
Herbal medicine, however, was different. Even the most potent remedies had side effects.
It was just that with Qin Jiang’s skill, he could minimize those side effects.
He had the four of them sit nearby to rest, planning to wait until the elderly couple and the child were completely free of hallucinations before letting them leave.
Just as Qin Jiang was about to pour them some water, two girls walked in from outside.
One was plump, the other thin.
The plumper girl was supporting the thinner one. They looked like close friends.
“Dr. Qin, please take a look at my best friend! She’s heartbroken!”
Hearing what the plump girl said, Qin Jiang focused his gaze.
Indeed, her best friend was crying pitifully, her eyes red and swollen. She’d apparently been crying for quite some time.
“Hold on, no rush. What are your names? I need to do a registration.”
The plump girl quickly said, “My name is Jin Lan, and she’s my best friend Li Yuan.”
“We rent a place together outside, we live together.”
“I got off work early today, and when I got home, I found Yuan Yuan sitting on the sofa crying. She could barely catch her breath.”
“I felt something was off, so I brought her here. Please take a look, Dr. Qin.”
Qin Jiang nodded, indicating he understood.
He looked at Li Yuan and asked with a smile, “Miss, what’s got you crying so sadly? Would you like to tell me about it?”
Li Yuan started crying even louder.
“It’s about my idol! My favorite celebrity! He’s been exposed in a huge scandal!”
“I’ve followed him for ten whole years! How could he get involved in something like this just like that? Boo-hoo-hoo!”
