On a "Gas" car.
Sitting in the back seat were the old man and Natasha who had just left the clinic. The car drove slowly forward along an avenue.
"Natasha, what do you think of this Steven Zhou?" The old man suddenly opened his eyes and asked with a glimmer of light in his eyes.
"Uncle Kirov, what do you want to ask?"
"Haha, you girl, forget it if you don't say anything." Vladimir Kirov chuckled and closed his eyes again.
"Dr. Steven has excellent medical skills, is very enthusiastic, and is a kind person. Everyone has a good reputation for him." Natasha thought for a moment and said.
"Have such people come to Khabarovsk before?" Vladimir Kirov asked.
"this……"
"I sent someone to check their situation. Steven Zhou's wife, who came back from the United States, is named Martha. She has an uncle who works as an engineer at the Khabarovsk Shipyard, named Krasnov. He married The daughter of a local lumberjack gave birth to a son named Balo..." Vladimir Kirov recounted the story.
"Have you investigated him?"
"If I don't investigate him, how dare you come to his clinic to have your legs looked at?"
"That's right, uncle, you have a special status. If it is not necessary, there is no need to see a young orthopedic surgeon with little reputation to see your legs." Natasha said.
"This ointment is good. My legs are indeed much more comfortable than when I came here just now. This Chinese herbal medicine is indeed unique." Vladimir Kirov felt a trace of pain coming from his legs. The cool feeling was very comfortable, I praised it.
"Since he is a real doctor, what are you worried about?" Natasha asked with a wave of eyes.
"He is a married man, and you are interested in such a married man. I am afraid that you will fall into it."
"Uncle, are you too worried? I already knew that he was married, so how could I have such thoughts?" Natasha said shyly.
"Uncle has introduced you to so many young and outstanding boys, but you look down on them. You are the only one who cares so much about this married man. How can I not be worried?"
"I just think he is a very courageous and responsible person, and his medical skills are really amazing and can help you." Natasha explained.
"Well, if he can relieve the pain in my leg, then there are indeed many old guys who need him." Vladimir Kirov nodded. Natasha was right about this. His contemporaries Veterans, those who were injured when they were young, and at this age, suffering from various injuries and pains, if it can be relieved, then they must give it a try. As for cure, they basically don’t think about it.
"You, it's better to stay away from him and avoid running to his clinic." Vladimir Kirov warned.
"Oh..." The voice agreed with obvious reluctance.
…
night.
"Go and get the money tomorrow. The teacher's remittance has arrived. We have to figure out the identity of the hunters. The longer it takes, the more troublesome it will be."
"Yeah, I know." Anna agreed. She was recently learning to make felt boots from Evna. They are a necessity for Russian people to go out to protect themselves from the cold in winter. In addition to buying them, you can also make them yourself. Russia is a very ingenious person. Women basically make felt boots.
Without sewn felt boots, how can you wear them to meet your lover?
This is also a good way to occupy your time. Otherwise, if you have a lot of free time and have nothing to do, you will get into trouble.
Regarding the orthotics, Zhou Sen already had a rough idea in his mind, but it was still quite difficult to turn it into a drawing and recreate it.
"I heard from Aunt Yvonne that although Ramovich's surgery was done, it didn't go well and he might become disabled. Although the shipyard will not fire him, I'm afraid he won't be able to do heavy work in the future..."
"That's better than sawing off a leg."
"Yes, they may be coming back. Food and accommodation in Vladivostok are not cheap, and the money is probably spent."
"Well, go back and check it out. After all, he is our first patient, and it has helped us gain a reputation." Zhou Sen said.
"Only you will be a good person."
"Isn't it bad to be a good person?" Zhou Sen asked, "Do you have to be a bad person to feel comfortable?"
"Natasha, should I ask someone to find out?" Anna said, "She doesn't look right when she looks at you. Don't forget that you are a married woman."
"Don't worry." Zhou Sen said, "Besides, people may not have that kind of thinking. You are overthinking."
"I'm a woman. When a woman likes a man, her eyes are different."
"Go to bed early. I won't argue with you today."
It was inevitable for a couple to have quarrels in their lives, not to mention that he and Anna were just pretending to be a couple. Living under the same roof, it was inevitable that they would encounter disagreements, and it was normal for them to have a fight.
…
"Recently, a batch of military supplies were transferred to Ulaanbaatar. As you know, the Japanese have designs on the west bank of the Halaha River. The conflicts there have been getting more and more intense recently..." In the safe house rented by the quartermaster, he answered Zhou Sen handed him a cigarette, took a nice puff and said.
"Is there any news about troop mobilization?" Zhou Sen asked.
"The information I have access to is very limited. I can't do anything you want to know." The Quartermaster sighed.
"Please help me pay attention to all relevant military reports going to the Halaha River area." Zhou Sen ordered.
"Okay, I understand, your cigarette..."
"No, these are American cigarettes. If people see you smoking American cigarettes, they will be suspicious. If you want to smoke, I will give it to you next time." Zhou Sen refused.
"Okay." The quartermaster muttered.
"When you complete the task, you can smoke as much as you want. I promise to take care of you," Zhou Sen said.
"good."
"Be careful, don't let anyone notice you." Zhou Sen reminded, "If something happens, put your own safety first."
…
It suddenly started to rain in Khabarovsk, and the number of pedestrians on the street became sparse. It seemed that no patients would come to see the doctor today.
Zhou Sen went over and left the door of the clinic ajar to prevent rainwater from entering the clinic.
He was the only one in the clinic today. Anna was out. There were no patients, so Zhou Sen was left alone to study the design drawings of the braces.
He had drawn almost three drafts, but Natasha didn't come back, and he didn't take the initiative to go to the hospital to find anyone.
Anyway, he was still a little dissatisfied, so he continued to optimize.
The rain was getting heavier and heavier, and a curtain of rain formed outside the door. Zhou Sen simply closed the door of the clinic completely.
Bang bang...
Suddenly there was a rapid knock on the door. Zhou Sen looked up and saw a figure outside the door. He quickly ran to open the door.
As soon as the door opened, a slender figure came in and threw herself into Zhou Sen's arms.
Who is this if not Natasha?
The drenched body, the thin clothes clinging to the skin, outlined the youthful curves of a young girl, which was so tempting.
This is a eunuch, I'm afraid he can't control himself.
What's more, she and Zhou Sen bumped into each other, their bodies almost touching each other. The feeling...
"Mr. Steven, I'm sorry!" Natasha took a step back from Zhou Sen's arms in fright, feeling a strange emotion.
"It's okay, Miss Natasha, you're caught in the rain, I'll get you a towel..." Zhou Sen found that it seemed that a towel couldn't solve the problem at all.
Forget it, Zhou Sen simply led Natasha upstairs, found her a set of clothes that Anna didn't often wear, and asked her to change into them.
Once it gets wet in the rain, if it is not replaced, it is very easy to get sick. This is common sense among doctors.
"Mr. Steven, where is your wife Martha?" After changing into Anna's clothes, Natasha wiped her wet hair and walked out of the bathroom.
"She went to her uncle's house."
"I'm sorry, I came here to find you, but it suddenly started raining on the way. I didn't bring an umbrella, and I had no place to take shelter from the rain..." Natasha explained.
"It's okay, Miss Natasha, let's have a cup of ginger tea." Zhou Sen handed over the ginger tea that had been brewed.
"Thank you." Natasha gratefully took the tea cup and took a sip. She indeed felt much better.
"By the way, why did you come to see me?"
"It's still about Uncle Kirov's leg. After using the plaster you prescribed last time, he felt very good and wanted me to apply some more." Natasha said.
"Oh, it's a trivial matter. I'll get it for you right now." Zhou Sen nodded.
"By the way, how are you designing the orthosis? What materials, tools, and assistants are needed?" Natasha asked again.
"I have designed several drafts, but I am not very satisfied with them. I am still revising them. As for the material, it must have a certain strength, but it must be light and easy to process, so that it will not put much burden on the user." Zhou Sen said.
"Can you show it to me?" Natasha asked.
"Of course." Zhou Sen found a drawing of his latest design and handed it to Natasha.
"This is for adjusting force. Depending on the patient's degree of recovery, this is for assisting walking. It can allow the patient to temporarily lose the crutches and even walk normally..."
"If it were a simple orthodontic device, it shouldn't be so responsible, right?" After reading it, Natasha immediately understood Zhou Sen's design ideas.
"Yes, this kind of orthosis is for specific high-end people. It can fit the legs and be worn like a leg brace. It cannot be seen from the outside." Zhou Sen said, "If it is just ordinary, you can put it on directly. Being outside but trying to move around freely is much more troublesome.”
"This still needs to be molded. Is it a private customization?"
"Yes, this kind of orthosis cannot be used universally, but the main structure remains unchanged and can be reused by changing the gears. Therefore, it is not a disposable product." Zhou Sen explained.
"Mr. Steven is also an inventor. He can come up with such fantastic ideas. It's really amazing." Natasha exclaimed.
"Thank you. I did this because I wanted the patient to recover as soon as possible and return to a normal life."
"Well, it's almost stopped raining outside. It's time for me to go back. I'll wash my clothes and give them back to you." Natasha looked out the window and saw that the rain had stopped, and decided to stay in case there was any misunderstanding. Not very good, he quickly stood up and said.
Unexpectedly, the sound of the door opening was heard downstairs, and Anna's voice came up: "Steven, Steven..."
"Mr. Steven, I..." Natasha didn't know what to do at all. She felt like she was being "caught at home".
"It's okay, Martha is a reasonable person. Besides, we have nothing to be ashamed of, so you don't have to worry." Zhou Sen walked out directly.
"Martha, Miss Natasha came to me to prescribe medicine. It happened to be raining. I asked her to come up and brought you a set of clothes for her to change into."
"Isn't anyone leaving?" Anna glanced at Zhou Sen and asked.
"It's inside." Zhou Sen replied calmly.
"Did I come back at the wrong time?" Anna chuckled and asked softly.
"Stop talking nonsense!"
