Educated Youth in the Countryside: She is the Village's Embroidery Queen!-Chapter 393: Nerve Damage

She grabbed Big Orange and sprinted to the kitchen, shouting, "Mom, there’s an uncle here, I can’t understand what he’s saying."

Wen’s mother had just filled the pot with water ready to light the fire when she heard Yi Chichi’s urgent shout, "What do you mean you can’t..."

Her gaze fell on the face of the man at the door, and instantly her pupils dilated in shock, "Xiao Kang?"

The man referred to as Xiao Kang nodded repeatedly, entering with an excited and tearful expression, spouting a string of indecipherable utterances.

Just like before, they couldn’t understand.

Yi Chichi looked at Wen’s mother and found that her expression was also extremely shocked, similar to the kind of "what the hell is he saying" look.

Then, she raised her hand and said, "Xiao Kang, speak normally."

Xiao Kang’s silence was deafening.

He was speaking normally, not in gibberish.

But apparently, only he and a few others of Old Seven could understand it, nobody else could.

So frustrating.

He sighed a huge sigh and helplessly gestured a series of hand signs, like sign language.

Yi Chichi couldn’t understand, but Wen’s mother did.

Her face turned into a palette of shifting emotions, then darkened, "Chichi, go grab some paper and pen for your Uncle Kang."

Yi Chichi acknowledged with an "oh" and quickly went to get the paper and pen, discovering that the unfamiliar Uncle Kang had been invited to sit on a chair, sitting upright and looking straight ahead, with a military vibe about him.

"Mom, here’s the paper and pen you asked for."

She respectfully handed them over with both hands, and Wen’s mother, seeing this gesture, twitched the corner of her mouth and said helplessly, "Your Uncle Kang is one of us; no need to put on airs to show my authority as the mother-in-law."

This time, it was Yi Chichi’s turn to be speechless, "Mom, I’m genuinely respecting you!"

Implied: It’s not just for show.

Wen’s mother didn’t believe it, but now wasn’t the time to dwell on this. The urgent task was to figure out what exactly had happened to Kang Youxin.

Why couldn’t he even speak properly?

"Come on, write down your story."

The paper and pen were slapped into Kang Youxin’s hands, and Wen’s mother’s expression and tone were extremely serious.

Kang Youxin acknowledged with an "oh" and started working at the table with the paper and pen.

Yi Chichi and Wen’s mother stood on either side of him, watching him write.

After they finished reading, Wen’s mother turned to Yi Chichi, "Can brain surgery really make someone unable to speak properly?"

That’s right, the reason Kang Youxin’s speech was unclear like some unknown dialect was mainly because he had undergone brain surgery.

The recovery after surgery was decent; no obvious problems appeared.

But after being discharged for a period, he started speaking unclearly, initially assuming it was a small issue that would recover with time.

Unexpectedly, it got progressively worse, and by the time the issue was noticeable enough to see a doctor, it was already too late.

And that’s how he ended up like this.

"Nerve damage does cause such issues."

Wen’s mother pondered, "Is there any way to cure it?"

Before Yi Chichi could speak, Kang Youxin mumbled something and then quickly wrote a line of words and shoved it in front of Wen’s mother.

He was asking if Yi Chichi was a doctor.

"Not a doctor, but has some medical knowledge."

Kang Youxin acknowledged with an "oh," then swiftly wrote another line, saying the doctors indicated it couldn’t be cured.

Afterward, he looked intently at Yi Chichi, clearly wanting to hear her answer as well.

The inability to speak normally had a significant impact on his life.

Yi Chichi didn’t rush to answer but instead asked detailed questions about his illness, when he underwent the brain surgery, any post-surgery complications or sequels, and how doctors had handled them.

Due to his inability to speak clearly, Kang Youxin communicated with her entirely through writing.

The writing was concise yet detailed.

Yi Chichi finished reading and fell silent. The best recovery time for nerve damage is within six months after surgery; if that time is missed, even a miracle doctor would see slim hope.

Because nerve damage is irreversible.

If right after the surgery, neuro medications like mecobalamin, citicoline sodium, or injections of mouse nerve growth factor were used, there would be a big chance of recovery.

But it’s been almost a year and a half since his surgery, so even if medications like mecobalamin were used now, the effect would be limited.

If her grandfather were around, acupuncture could be tried, but he’s not here.

The old man is probably enjoying a pleasant retired life in his original world.

She can do acupuncture but is not even at thirty percent of her grandfather’s skill level, so she’s really not confident about trying.

Her silence lasted so long that Kang Youxin’s heart sank completely.

Just then, Yi Chichi suddenly spoke, "Mom, how about we take Uncle Kang to see Aunt Mu?"

Mu Da is proficient in both Chinese and Western medicine, and her medical skill is far beyond what someone like her at a novice level could compare to.

It’s worth a shot.

Kang Youxin’s previously dim eyes brightened again. He scribbled and asked Wen’s mother who Mu Da was.

Wen’s mother went into a detailed explanation of Mu Da’s identity and her experience. Learning that Mu Da was once a famous "Living Yama," Kang Youxin felt hopeful once more.

He excitedly told Wen’s mother that he wanted to see her.

"Sure!" 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Wen’s mother nodded, indeed, Mu Da is worth a try, "But—"

At this turn of phrase, Kang Youxin’s emotions tightened stringently, just about to inquire when he heard her say, "Is Mu Da at home today?"

"No."

Well aware of Mu Da’s work schedule, Yi Chichi explained, "Aunt Mu is on a full shift today, won’t be off until tomorrow night and back to work by noon the day after."

Upon hearing this, Wen’s mother told Kang Youxin, "You shouldn’t leave today, after dinner we’ll find a place for you to stay for a night, and seek Mu Da tomorrow when she’s back."

Theoretically, hosting guests overnight is the right thing to do, but besides them, only Xiao Jiu, the little boy, is home.

Moreover, she hadn’t seen Kang Youxin in many years; people in the town didn’t know about this person, so if he stayed over and was spotted, even with explanations, they couldn’t clarify.

Therefore, they could only arrange elsewhere to avoid hassle.

Kang Youxin accepted this idea well. After all, his sister was willing to find him a place instead of kicking him out, which was enough for him.

He nodded repeatedly, indicating it wasn’t a problem, then playfully pointed at the delicious-smelling squid strips Big Orange was chewing on, making an eating gesture.

It was obvious—he was craving the squid strips and wanted some.

Yi Chichi, "..."

Oh man, now it was clear Big Orange bristled earlier because it sensed Kang Youxin coveting its food, and got anxious.

Wen’s mother sighed, "Chichi, get your Uncle Kang some seafood to nibble on and brew him a cup of malted milk too."

Yi Chichi acknowledged with an "oh" and turned around to get the things.

Wen’s mother told Kang Youxin to sit as she went to cook.

She also took away the pork bellies and intestines that Yi Chichi dug out from the snow pit along with her.

Kang Youxin cheerfully followed, indicating he could help, but Wen’s mother waved him off.

"You go outside, eat your seafood and drink your malted milk. If you’re really bored, let Chichi take you out for a stroll, and by the way, report to the team leader."

Speaking of which, she recalled something, "How did you find this place?"