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Shi Wen had just looked at the medicines and knew there were no prescription drugs, only commonly used household medicines. However, he was still a little worried. "Won't there be any problems sending out so many medicines?"

Sikewell: "I've explained everything carefully; there shouldn't be any major problems."

Shi Wen the question, "What if something goes wrong? Will their families cause trouble?"

Sikewell: "No, everyone's watching, nobody's going to do that."

The guide turned around and said, "Don't worry, Young Brother Shi, everyone here knows each other. Dr. Sikewell won't be taken advantage of."

Tang Duohai also said, "Brother Shi, don't be afraid. Our close-knit community still has its rules."

Shi Wen exclaimed with emotion, "You are all such good people."

Sikewell: "If we don't come, no one else will."

Upon hearing this, Shi Wen, gripping the reins, froze for a moment.

Afterwards, Shi Wen said, "I want to learn from you."

As they ventured deeper into the mountains, the temperature gradually dropped, as if they had returned from summer to spring.

After traveling for so long, no one was really in the mood for chatting.

They kept on their way until they met the next household, where they stopped to diagnose the livestock and provide necessary assistance to the humans.

The herders who come to graze their livestock in the deep mountains bring quite a lot of animals—a lot in number and a lot of different kinds.

Cows, sheep, horses, camels, sheepdogs, hens... the number of animals was simply beyond Shi Wen.

Many livestock suffer from minor ailments, such as parasites, foot rot, vitamin deficiencies, or insect bites. These problems are not serious, but if left untreated, they can still lead to the death of the livestock.

In particular, minor illnesses that are contagious should be treated promptly to stop the spread and actively prevent and control the disease.

That day, Shi Wen and his companions arrived at a small gathering area.

There are six or seven households scattered around the same mountain, with thousands of cattle and sheep grazing there.

Shi Wen they had set up a checkpoint on the hillside, and people would drive their livestock over in groups for them to inspect.

First, Shi Wen discovered livestock suffering from stomatitis, and then they discovered sheep suffering from enterotoxemia.

Sikewell, Tang Duohai, and another assistant Ban Lei, provided treatment.

Shi Wen an exceptionally keen eye; no livestock that needed treatment could escape his notice.

The herders never imagined that their seemingly normal livestock had so many problems.

Sikewell laughed, "I told you I brought a formidable person with me this time, and you didn't believe me. Now you've seen it for yourself!"

The herdsman woman said, "It's amazing! It's more accurate than your X-rays. You can tell if there's a problem with just one look."

Shi Wen forced a weary smile, "After seeing a lot, you get experienced. You can spot a problem at first glance."

The herdsman woman shook her head. "That's amazing!"

There were many livestock here, and they stayed here for almost the entire day.

After checking on the livestock, the guide said we should rest here for half a day and set off again the next morning.

Shi Wen was exhausted. Upon hearing that he could rest, he immediately carried his down sleeping bag and crawled into the small tent that the herdsmen had given up, lying down to take a nap.

Before going to bed, he glanced at his phone and discovered that there was actually a signal.

I've been out for several days, and this is the first time I've had a signal while resting.

Shi Wen had never thought of Yan Kexing a horse, while walking, and while watching the livestock. Even though sleepiness was washing over him like a tide, he still dialed Yan Kexing's number.

Yan Kexing's voice was not as gentle as usual; instead, it was filled with worry. "Shi Wen, how have you been these past few days? Are you alright?"

"Not bad, very fulfilling," Shi Wen said with a smile. "We stopped to rest for half a day today, and were just about to go to sleep, but I missed you so much that I called you."

Yan Kexing: "I miss you too."

Shi Wen, "How have you been these past few days? How's it going at the ranch?"

"Everything's fine at the ranch, and I'm fine too, but I'm worried about you." Yan Kexing's voice came from the other end. "Are you guys out there? Is the treatment for the livestock going smoothly?"

"It went smoothly, no major problems. The livestock that might have had issues died." Shi Wen lay in his sleeping bag, staring at the tent ceiling. "Actually, the human problems were the bigger issue."

Yan Kexing's voice suddenly turned low. "Did they bully you?"

"No, not really, there are just a lot of sick people," Shi Wen said, shifting his posture. "Didn't you see the medicine Sikewell brought for everyone? All sorts of vitamins, stomach medicine, intestinal medicine, cold medicine, anti-inflammatory drugs..."

Shi Wen's voice gradually lowered as she spoke, "Sometimes I feel like there's no difference between humans and livestock."

Yan Kexing: "You're discussing a very big philosophical question."

Shi Wen laughed immediately, "Yes, but I don't have an answer."

Yan Kexing: "I don't have it either, I'm still looking."

The two spoke in hushed tones. Sikewell, who was about to go into the tent to rest, heard Shi Wen and Yan Kexing chatting, so he didn't disturb them and turned to leave.

Shi Wen felt as if chatting with Yan Kexing was like recharging her batteries; she was fully recharged after the conversation.

Life is about living in the present moment; sometimes, action is more important than thought.

Shi Wen they had been gone for nine days, which was less than he had expected.

"That's because you guys are amazing," the guide said, shaking his head. "You're incredibly efficient. The other groups aren't watching as many livestock as you, but they're not as efficient either. They're still on their way and probably won't be back for a few more days."

Shi Wen asked, "How many groups are there in total?"

Guide: "Sixth Group, what's wrong?"

Shi Wen, "Do other groups also have a large supply of medicine like we do?"

The guide nodded, indicating that it was about the same.

Shi Wen to be deep in thought.