Chapter 345: Wen Renhua acupunctures Chu Tianbao

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

In modern times, iron was the most important basic material in industrial and agricultural production.

Its greatest use was to refine steel. The annual production of steel represented the modernization level of a country and its national defense forces.

The televisions, refrigerators, cars, bicycles, railroad tracks, watches, and so on that were commonly seen in daily life needed iron to be cast. It could be said that without iron, there would be no modern society.

In the world that Bai Wutong was in, iron was also a symbol of the power of a country. The Imperial Court’s control of iron was even stricter than that of gold mines. As a registered blacksmith, Zhao Yuan had to check the iron ore he bought every month in detail. Moreover, he had to register it in detail no matter who he sold it to. It could be seen that the Imperial Court placed great importance to iron.

With iron, one could use it to forge steel bars and build stronger steel and concrete buildings. There was no need to transport iron from thousands of miles away.

Bai Wutong couldn’t refuse the big gift from Duo even if she wanted to, because it was really important.

Duo was a little afraid of Chu Tianbao’s sharp gaze. “Are you going to take a look now? If you want to go now, I can bring you there now.”

Bai Wutong wanted to go with Chu Tianbao, but the mountain path was difficult and bumpy. Chu Tianbao asked her to stay in the tent and personally led his men into the mountain to survey the range of the iron mine.

In the afternoon, Chu Tianbao returned. The exact amount of iron ore had yet to be detected, but it was definitely a lot. It was completely enough to supply the southern frontier.

Bai Wutong had already sorted out the technology suitable for mining and forging molten iron using the information in the RV space.

With these technologies, the iron ore dug out could quickly be forged into all kinds of suitable tools to speed up the construction of Carefree City.

After Bai Wutong finished sorting out the information, she had a headache. How could she tell everyone about these technologies?

She felt that it was not a good idea to use the “Book of Hundred Industries” written by Yang Quanzi as an excuse every time.

Chu Tianbao hugged her with a smell of green leaves. When he saw the technology she had written and the blueprint she had drawn, he was slightly shocked when he picked it up. However, he did not ask anything with an unspoken mutual understanding.

Just because Chu Tianbao didn’t ask didn’t mean that others wouldn’t.

Bai Wutong said in distress, “How do you think I should teach everyone?’

She should find an otherworldly expert to replace her. There were some things that could not be explained in a few words.

She still had to do it.

Chu Tianbao was very calm. “With your talent, everyone will only take it for granted.”

If it were anyone else, they would definitely be suspected. However, everyone was used to Bai Wutong’s inventions from time to time. They would exclaim that it was as expected of Madam Bai, and that she could shine anywhere she went.

When Chu Tianbao said that, Bai Wutong immediately felt relieved. Anyway, it wasn’t the first time. So what if it was more impressive?

Bai Wutong held his face and kissed him happily.

Suddenly, Wen Renhua’s voice came from outside the tent. “Madam, is Master here?”

Bai Wutong suddenly got up from Chu Tianbao’s lap. “Yes.”

She had almost forgotten about the serious matter. That day, Wen Renhua was going to perform acupuncture on Chu Tianbao.

Wen Renhua brought Gu Zhongxun into the tent. The unrelated people outside the tent had already been cleared out to prevent any disturbance.

Wen Renhua checked Chu Tianbao’s pulse first. Gu Zhongxun stood at the side like an intern watching a doctor’s lecture and listened carefully.

After confirming that Chu Tianbao’s current physical condition allowed him to perform acupuncture, Wen Renhua began to prepare.

The silver needles pierced into Chu Tianbao’s head one by one. Bai Wutong’s heart tightened, and she forced herself not to make a sound.

The acupuncture process was very long. From time to time, Wen Renhua would ask Chu Tianbao how he felt.

If Chu Tianbao felt an abnormal pain, he had to stop cleaning up the blood clot.

Fortunately, it was still within Chu Tianbao’s tolerance.

Time passed. Wen Renhua pulled out all the silver needles on Chu Tianbao’s head and finally said, “It’s done for today. We’ll continue tomorrow.”

Bai Wutong wiped the sweat off Chu Tianbao’s forehead and asked with concern, “Then can he recall the past now?’

Wen Renhua said, “He should remember a little. It’s also possible that he will only remember it after the blood clot is completely removed. If he can’t remember it now, don’t deliberately think about it. It’s best to let nature take its course.”

Bai Wutong nodded and asked Chu Tianbao, “Do you feel uncomfortable?”

Chu Tianbao couldn’t help but want to recall. Some blurry memories kept flashing in his mind.

The man who was wearing a mask and reprimanding him, the woman in a white dress who was hugging him and crying, the battlefield where he was fighting the enemy… and the very strong obsession in the depths of his heart.

There was no chronological order to the chaotic memories. Chu Tianbao continued to recall. A tearing pain suddenly surged. Bai Wutong realized that his expression was abnormal and hurriedly stopped him. ‘Tianbao, don’t think about it anymore!’

Chu Tianbao was pulled back to reality by Bai Wutong’s voice. His slightly empty expression made Bai Wutong’s heart ache.

After a while, Chu Tianbao knew that he had frightened Bai Wutong just now. He hurriedly hugged her. “I’m sorry.”

Bai Wutong shook her head. “Take your time. Don’t be anxious.”

‘Yeah.”

Chu Tianbao received treatment for three days in a row. Apart from becoming more and more reserved in front of Bai Wutong, he would often lookin the direction of the setting sun and fall into deep thought. Bai Wutong could only accompany him quietly.

On the fourth day of Chu Tianbao’s treatment, the cocoa fruits were fermented. It was finally time for Bai Wutong to teach everyone how to make chocolate.

The children rubbed their palms together, their faces filled with expectant and cute smiles.

She took the cocoa beans out of the fire room, poured away the water produced during fermentation, and sucked them dry with gauze. Then, she laid all the cocoa beans on the baking sheet.

After the eight buckets of cocoa beans were all laid out, they were sent into the roasting cellar one by one.

After roasting in the cellar for about an hour, the cocoa beans emitted a nut-like fragrance.

The children thought that they would be able to eat delicious food soon, so they all guarded the roasting cellar enviously and did not move for a moment.

Amidst the children’s joy, the roasted cocoa beans were taken out of the oven. Bai Wutong smiled and said, “It can’t be eaten yet. We have to peel off the shell.’

Under her demonstration, the cocoa beans finally revealed her coffee-colored true colors.

Stinky couldn’t wait to try it. He reached out his chubby hand and asked Bai Wutong for it. “Mother

Bai Wutong handed it to him. Before he could speak, Stinky impatiently stuffed it into his mouth.

The rich and bitter taste of the cocoa beans immediately made Stinky vomit in shock. “It’s so bitter!” It was not delicious at all!

Stinky frowned and stuck out his tongue. Lin Yue quickly brought him water to rinse his mouth.

Auntie Yang smiled and said, “It should be that bean wasn’t roasted!”

With that, she peeled another one and handed it to Stinky.

Stinky stuffed it into his mouth again in disbelief and spat it out. He cried and complained to Bai Wutong, “It doesn’t taste good. Stinky doesn’t like it.”

Bai Wutong chuckled and tapped his little nose. “It’s not the time to eat. It’ll be delicious later.’

Although Bai Wutong said that it was not the time to eat, the children could not help but secretly peel a cocoa bean and stuff it into their mouths.

With this, their faces twisted. They were very doubtful that the cocoa beans, which tasted worse than traditional chinese medicine, would really become delicious..