Chapter 188

Even though it had only been a morning, Shi Wen already missed her own ranch and all the animals there.

Of all the children, he missed Cong Zai the most, who always followed him around and meowed.

After finishing the work, everyone sat down to eat.

Despite the harsh conditions outside, the herders in this settlement still specially baked fresh naan bread for them.

Freshly baked naan is very fragrant, golden in color, and carries the unique aroma of bread.

Shi Wen then took out various canned goods from his bag and invited everyone to eat together, also inviting the herders to try the special foods from their ranch.

The team members were all surprised that he had brought so many canned goods. "Why did you bring so many canned goods? Canned beef, canned lamb—and this is a can of pickled vegetables?"

Shi Wen nodded. "Yes, my partner said bringing some canned food would make it more palatable with meals, so I brought some. He prepared it all; you guys should try it, otherwise it'll go bad in a couple of days."

Working outside is tough, but with delicious canned food, the hardship seems to be smoothed out a bit.

Everyone cheered and reached for the various canned foods with their chopsticks, expressing their happiness the moment they tasted them.

One of them couldn't help but say, "Your partner is wonderful."

Some people, knowing the relationship between Shi Wen and Yan Kexing, smiled at this moment.

Others, unaware of Shi Wen and Yan Kexing's relationship, simply remarked on how wonderful his partner was and expressed their desire for such a partner.

Shi Wen's face showed a strong sense of pride; his partner was indeed very good.

Chapter 188

In the afternoon, everyone else was taking a nap.

Everyone got up too early today and traveled all morning with their spirits up, so they're all a bit exhausted and just want to sleep in any tent or grassy area they can find.

Shi Wen also found a patch of grass and lay down in the sun, covering his eyes with his arm, trying to fall asleep.

However, being in an unfamiliar place, he tossed and turned but still couldn't fall asleep.

After struggling for a while, he sighed, got up, and headed towards the horse that was tied up.

The horse's condition did not improve after taking the anti-inflammatory medication, and it worsened within just a few hours.

It was listless and its heart was beating relatively fast.

Shi Wen touch its neck, you can feel the blood vessels throbbing under its skin, and the temperature is even a little hot.

There was no one around, only the sound of birds chirping.

Shi Wen turned his head and glanced over. People were busy or sleeping a hundred meters away, and no one was paying attention to this side.

Great, he can do something else.

Shi Wen gently pulled on the horse's leash and whispered, "Let me give you another check-up. Don't scream or struggle."

The horse looked down at him and took two small, quick steps in place.

This might mean "agree."

Shi Wen stared at it for a while, then put one hand on the horse's neck, lowered his head, and gently pressed his face against the horse's belly, trying to hear the sounds coming from inside.

The Shi Wen it was attached, fluffy animal ears popped out, directly replacing the ears.

His left ear was normal, but his right ear had turned into an animal ear. Because it was blocked by his head, people looking from a distance probably couldn't see what was happening here.

Nevertheless, Shi Wen still covered the area slightly with his hand, as if making a small megaphone, to help him hear the sounds coming from inside the horse's belly.

When heard with a human ear, the sound is not very clear, but when heard with an animal ear, the sound becomes much clearer.

He could hear various sounds coming from inside the horse's belly, but he couldn't hear any intestinal rumbling.

Horses have a single stomach, so their food is stored in their intestines, which are exceptionally long, resulting in much louder bowel sounds than in most animals.

The fact that he couldn't hear bowel sounds suggests that the problem might be in his intestines, and it's quite serious.

Just as Shi Wen pressed his ear to the horse's belly, trying to hear more clearly, someone in the distance suddenly called out to him, "Brother Shi—"

Shi Wen shuddered, his ears almost popping back into place.

The change happened so fast that he felt a little uncomfortable. He rubbed his ears before turning around to look at the person who had called him.

Tang Duohai stood not far away. "You're still looking at this horse? Have you found out what's wrong?"

Shi Wen said, "It could be an intestinal obstruction, or even a colonic obstruction."

Tang Duohai: "Really? This is a very troublesome problem."

Shi Wen, "That should be the reason. It has no bowel sounds, its body temperature is high, and it's lethargic. I can't think of any other reason besides intestinal obstruction."

Tang Duohai: "Then we'll have to call its owner to come and take a look."

The horse's owner, upon hearing that the horse might have an intestinal obstruction, arrived quickly.

Everyone gathered around the horse, asking its owner about the horse's bowel movements over the past two days.

It was at this moment that everyone noticed how unusually clean the horse's side was. It was hard to believe that it had been tied up there for so long and there wasn't a single dropping in sight.

If they couldn't see it when they arrived, it might be because the horse owner had cleaned diligently. But several hours have passed and there's still no sign of feces, which speaks volumes.

Everyone asked questions at once, and the problem was quickly ruled out; it was indeed likely an intestinal obstruction.

However, there are many types of intestinal obstruction, and it is necessary to make a specific diagnosis before a targeted treatment method can be given.

Intestinal obstruction is also a common disease in livestock. Everyone carries lubricant in their medicine kits, but no one dares to examine them by hand.

Everyone looked at each other, then turned to Shi Wen in unison. "Brother Shi, why don't you do the check?"

A horse's intestines are very delicate, and it's easy for a person to damage the rectum during an examination; most people simply don't have the expertise to do that.

Shi Wen their expressions, Shi Wen nodded. "I'll wash my hands and be right there."

Shi Wen the others tied up the horses.

Horses are incredibly strong and often kick when attacked. If you're not properly tied up, you might accidentally get kicked and end up in the hospital.