Chapter 113: Lin Xiaodou Goes to the Farm as a Veterinarian

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Lin Xiaodou, the person the two were talking about, was at that moment packing her luggage.

Because she had been frequently treating people's illnesses during this period, her reputation had grown more and more.

Even after the barefoot doctor from the neighboring village returned from visiting his family, people still came to her for medical treatment.

Besides treating people, Lin Xiaodou would also be called to other villages to treat livestock—cattle, sheep, chickens, ducks, and pigs alike.

After two months, her practical experience had become quite substantial.

One day, while Lin Xiaodou was cooking porridge in her room, the brigade captain came looking for her.

Lin Xiaodou smiled and said, "Godfather, have you eaten? Would you like some?"

The brigade captain said, "No need, I've already had lunch. I came this time to discuss something with you."

Lin Xiaodou asked, "What is it?"

"It's like this—Director Hu of the county pig farm is a good friend of mine. The pig farm he manages has grown bigger and bigger, and now he's in urgent need of professional veterinary personnel to care for the herd."

The brigade captain looked at her with a kind expression. "I've already told my friend about you. He said he can give you a chance."

Ever since the brigade captain had accepted Lin Xiaodou as his adopted daughter, he had been very good to her.

During these days, aside from treating people and livestock, Lin Xiaodou didn't need to go work in the fields. She only had to hand over a portion of her medical earnings to the brigade.

The brigade captain felt that Lin Xiaodou was a promising talent, and staying in the village was a waste.

He had thought about letting her develop elsewhere before, but since he didn't have many connections, the matter had been put aside.

These past two days, he happened to run into an old friend in the county. When he heard that the friend was looking for a veterinary consultant, the brigade captain immediately thought of Lin Xiaodou.

"I've already reported this to the commune leaders, and they were very supportive—they approved it right away."

"This is a rare opportunity. If you succeed, you'll be able to eat food supplied by the state. I know you can do it!"

The brigade captain's recognition and support moved Lin Xiaodou deeply.

"Alright, Godfather, I won't let you down."

Treating pigs, cattle, and sheep in a few villages before had been small-scale.

This time, however, she was going to work at a pig farm of around one hundred thousand square meters.

There were probably tens of thousands of pigs inside, an enormous workload and quite a challenge.

Lin Xiaodou felt quite excited about it.

After she finished packing her luggage, she went to the brigade captain's house.

Lin Xiaodou said, "Godfather, Godmother, I'm heading to the farm now. You two take good care of yourselves. When Yan'er comes home for the holidays, let her know, so she won't worry."

The brigade captain looked at her with gratification. "Alright, don't worry. We'll take care of ourselves."

The brigade captain's wife wiped away her tears, her eyes full of reluctance to part.

"Daughter, work hard. If you get tired, come on back—I'll cook for you!"

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Lin Xiaodou hugged her. "I understand, Godmother."

Brother Liu was holding something in his hands, looking a bit awkward as he said,

"Sister Lin, I noticed that the barefoot doctor always carries a wooden box when treating patients, so I made one for you overnight. I hope you can put it to good use."

"Thank you." Lin Xiaodou didn't refuse his kind gesture.

After having lunch at the brigade captain's house, Lin Xiaodou went to the educated youth compound to say goodbye to the other educated youths.

Although she didn't live with them, she had gotten along quite well with the other educated youths, so she had to say farewell before leaving.

When they heard that Lin Xiaodou was going to work elsewhere, and that she had a very good chance of becoming a regular worker, the other educated youths were both envious and admiring.

They had no idea when they would be able to return to the city—it seemed like it would never happen.

Leaving the educated youth compound, Lin Xiaodou returned to the wooden cabin at the back mountain to get her luggage.

Looking at everything familiar in the room, a strong sense of reluctance suddenly welled up in her heart.

It had been almost half a year since she came to the countryside, and she had been busy and fulfilled during that time.

With the blessing of her space, her life didn't seem all that different from modern times.

The only difference was that she had made a few good friends and had also accepted the brigade captain and his wife as her godfather and godmother.

Godfather said the wooden cabin at the back mountain would always be kept for her, so she could work in peace outside.

Godmother said she would go to the cabin from time to time to clean it, and that she could come home anytime.

That girl Yan'er would probably not be able to resist coming to see her when she got her holidays.

And then there was Zhou Qinglang, far away on the great grassland. She planned to send him a new letter once she arrived at the farm, telling him her new address.

These changes gave Lin Xiaodou a sense of belonging in this era.

She was no longer alone and helpless. She now had family, and she had something to look forward to.

When she arrived at the village entrance with her luggage, quite a crowd was actually standing there.

There was the brigade captain's family, the educated youths from the compound, and some villagers whose illnesses she had treated.

Everyone was smiling as they said goodbye to her:

"Educated youth Lin, we hate to see you go. Take good care of yourself out there!"

"Yes, do well at the pig farm, and win an advanced village honor for our Black Stone Village! Haha!"

"Educated youth Lin, safe travels!"

"Thank you, everyone! I'm off!"

Standing on the ox cart, Lin Xiaodou smiled and waved to the crowd.

Even after going a long distance, she could still faintly make out the figures at the village entrance.

Black Stone Village—she would still come back.

This place counted as her first little home, and she would drop by from time to time to visit.

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When she reached the town, Lin Xiaodou went directly to the bus station to take a coach to the county.

The county pig farm was located on the outskirts, and the bus happened to pass right by that place.

Lin Xiaodou got off halfway.

The brigade captain had already prepared her letter of introduction and relevant certificates beforehand.

So when Lin Xiaodou arrived at the pig farm and identified herself, she quickly got to see Director Hu of the farm.

When he saw that the person coming was a pretty young female comrade, Director Hu's smiling expression stiffened.

Although his old friend Liu Zhenghe had told him that this female educated youth named Lin Xiaodou was very young and very capable, and that he shouldn't underestimate her, Director Hu didn't believe it at all now that he saw her in person.

A girl who looked so delicate and frail—could she really do the work of a veterinarian in a dirty, messy place like a pig farm?

He had previously thought Liu Zhenghe was just being modest, but it turned out he was telling the truth.

He had been grateful when this fellow recommended a veterinary consultant, but now he was feeling somewhat displeased.

A pig farm this big was no joke.

If the pigs weren't cared for properly and production was affected, the responsibility would fall on his head.

Director Hu said, "How about this—you work at the farm for a month first. If you can adapt, then you can stay."

He decided to do his friend a favor and let the girl try it out.

But becoming a veterinary consultant was out of the question. At most, she could do some apprentice-level veterinary work.

If she performed well, they could talk about it later.

Director Hu was also a straightforward person, and he told Lin Xiaodou his thoughts directly.

Lin Xiaodou had no objections.

Not to brag, but in this day and age, probably no one understood veterinary medicine better than she did.

After all, she could communicate with animals, she had a great deal of reference materials and books in her space, and her medicine supplies were complete.

She was confident she could handle the job.

Only by demonstrating real ability could she earn others' respect.

This situation was very similar to when she had first come to the countryside last year.

At the time, the brigade captain hadn't thought much of her, but later he completely changed his mind.

She was really looking forward to the feeling of Director Hu being proven wrong.

Haha!