Chapter 189
After Ban Lei finished translating, he told Shi Wen, "They said they hadn't found anything, but some cattle and sheep died in the spring, and they buried them in deep pits."
Shi Wen nodded. "Then ask them if their back pain started around that time?"
After Ban Lei finished asking the question, the hostess nodded repeatedly and burst into tears.
Shi Wen said, "It's possible that you have both a herniated disc and a lumbar infection. You should have them go down the mountain to get tested for brucellosis. If it is brucellosis, the hospital will give them antibiotic treatment, and they will recover quickly."
After Ban Lei finished translating, the lady of the house jumped up with joy and looked ready to call for help immediately.
To transport the patient out, we needed the help of local herders, Shi Wen couldn't be of much help in this step.
He and Ban Lei didn't get involved in what happened next; they just left a phone number and said they'd call him to let him know the results.
As dusk fell, Shi Wen and Ban Lei rode back on horseback.
On the way, Ban Lei frequently glanced at Shi Wen.
Shi Wen noticed his gaze and touched her face. "Why are you looking at me?"
Ban Lei: "You looked so handsome this afternoon when you said it might be brucellosis. How did you guess it was brucellosis?"
Shi Wen, "Doctors are very knowledgeable and can usually solve most problems, but they might not understand zoonotic diseases. I'm just guessing in that direction. It might not be the real result; we'll know once they get it checked."
Ban Lei couldn't help but give a thumbs up. "This is the result we're looking for."
Shi Wen, "Let's hope so. If that's the outcome, at least there's a better treatment option, and the patient won't have to suffer from back pain anymore."
Ban Lei: "Right. Right. I have good news and bad news to tell you. Which do you want to hear?"
Shi Wen looked at him with a puzzled expression. "Good news?"
Ban Lei: "The good news is that the horse we treated is cured. Duohai said it just pooped a lot."
Shi Wen: "What's the bad news?"
Ban Lei laughed loudly, "That horse is angry; it seems to be ignoring its owner."
Chapter 189
Shi Wen returned to the temporary camp on horseback, it was already dark.
The herders prepared pilaf to treat them, and the whole camp was filled with its rich aroma.
Shi Wen a deep sniff and could smell that it contained mutton, chili peppers, and onions—all his favorite ingredients.
Despite being so hungry, Shi Wen still went to see the horse that had been sick before, before eating.
The horse froze when it saw him, Shi Suo it saw Shi Suo behind him, it let out a "neigh".
Shi Suo remained very calm and ignored it completely.
The horse wouldn't give up. Even though it was tied up, it kept moving closer to Shi Suo, whether it wanted to befriend him or was captivated by Shi Suo charm, it was hard to tell.
Shi Wen laughed immediately upon seeing this scene.
He patted Shi Suo's neck, then took out the special feed Shi Suo from the bag, hung it around its neck so it could eat slowly, and planned to tie it up.
When at home, Shi Wen usually doesn't tether Shi Suo, but lets it roam freely.
It has its own judgment and won't do anything outrageous.
Once you're outside, you can't just leave it anywhere. After all, there are many people and animals here, and anything can happen. It's safer to keep it on a leash.
As the team Shi Wen, I need to consider everything carefully and set an example for the other team members.
Shi Suo had a supply of fine grains to eat, and he had no objections to it.
However, when Shi Wen tried to lead it towards the sick horse, it resolutely walked in the other direction, seemingly unwilling to be tied to the sick horse.
Shi Wen looked at it and laughed, "The place has been cleaned up, so they were just being a little more hospitable. Why are you so unfriendly to them?"
Shi Suo pawed at the ground with its hooves, making a "hissing" sound.
Shi Wen, "Alright, alright, if you don't like it, we won't take you over there. You can stay on the other side, okay?"
Shi Suo gently exhaled and nuzzled his head against Shi Wen's chest.
This big guy's cuddling Shi Wen warmed Shi Wen's heart. He touched Shi Suo's rather bouncy ears and then tied them to the other side.
The sick horse, seeing that the Shi Suo was very far away, angrily pawed at the ground and started neighing again.
Shi Wen walked over and patted its rear end. "Shouting won't do any good, just behave yourself."
As he spoke, Shi Wen check on its condition.
Perhaps the honey water and magnesium sulfate treatment worked; now that it has passed the obstructed feces, the horse's condition has improved significantly. Its body temperature is no longer burning, and its appetite has returned.
The most obvious sign is that it has recovered its spirits and is now in the mood to befriend Shi Suo.
When it was sickly before, Shi Wen couldn't really tell, but now that it looks so energetic, Shi Wen realizes that this horse is not bad, only slightly worse than his own Tianma when it first came to the ranch.
No wonder the horse's owner cherishes this horse so much.
Such a rare and fine horse would be treasured by anyone who owned it.
Shi Wen checking and finding nothing wrong, Shi Wen returned to the crowd, washed his hands, and began eating pilaf.
Ban Lei had already vividly recounted what had happened to them that afternoon, and shared Shi Wen's conjectures and suggestions.
Everyone immediately thought, "Many of us have back pain, could this be the reason?"
Shi Wen, shoveling pilaf into his mouth with a spoon, said, "It's really hard to explain. Nomadic life is too tough, and conditions like herniated discs and bone spurs are quite common. It's just that if no brucellosis is detected during a checkup, then brucellosis infection can be considered."
Tang Duohai: "Brother Shi, you know so much. No wonder you're from a big city, you're so knowledgeable."
Shi Wen: "No, I just thought about it a bit more."
No matter how modest Shi Wen, everyone still held him in high esteem and felt that he had served as captain for a reason.