Chapter 40: Love at First Sight

Plus, it was cold and there was nothing to do, so when everyone saw there was something exciting going on, they all followed.

For a while, the crowd was so dense that it filled Jiang Nian’s courtyard.

Jiang Nian had just finished treating someone and hadn’t had a moment to relax when she heard the loud shouting outside. The noisy sound was a real headache.

She went out to take a look and immediately wanted to retreat.

This was a bit much.

Her reputation was already loud enough. She really didn’t want to increase her workload or stand out. She just wanted to live a peaceful life and have some free time to study medicine.

Ye Zhiqiu was still a long way from becoming her apprentice. If this continued, how would she have any free time?

“Doctor Jiang, Doctor Jiang, I’m here to deliver a banner to you. Don’t leave!”

Jiang Nian couldn’t avoid it. As soon as she showed her head, she was seen.

She stiffened her face, “Your illness is cured?”

“Yes, Doctor Jiang is truly a miracle worker. I had surgery twice at the big hospital in the city, but it kept growing back. I came here, and you didn’t even need to cut it. I took medicine for over half a month, and it was cured. No pain, and the medical fees were cheap. I really… I don’t know how to express my gratitude. I just spent a few days at home making a banner for you. I also wanted everyone to know about your medical skills. It’s a blessing for our village. I also brought some vegetables from my own garden and two chickens. You have to accept them.”

The man opened the banner. It read “Unmatched Medical Skills, Miracle Worker” in eight gold-plated characters. It was truly heartfelt.

Although she found it troublesome, it was a sincere gesture, and Jiang Nian couldn’t be ungrateful.

“Uncle, I’ll accept the banner. I appreciate your kindness. But you should take the vegetables and chickens back. Everyone is struggling these days. Besides, you’ve already paid the medical fees.”

She didn’t need these things, but for a farmer, this could be the best they could offer.

But the man insisted on giving them to her, “Doctor Jiang, that won’t do. I’ve already brought them. You have to accept them so I can express my gratitude.”

He also shouted loudly, “Everyone should know me. I’ve had bumps on my face for a long time. Many villagers must have heard about it. I had surgery twice at the big hospital. I spent a lot of money, but they didn’t cure the root cause. It grew back after a while. I had given up hope. I heard that the new intellectual had good medical skills and had opened a clinic in the village. So, I came here with a try-it-and-see attitude. Unexpectedly, she really cured me. We have to be honest. Doctor Jiang is busy seeing patients all day. She doesn’t have a supply of medicine like the big hospitals. The medicine she uses is collected from the mountains. Her fees are really cheap. But she has to eat, right? We can’t bully her just because she’s a young girl. If you come to see her and don’t even want to pay the medical fees, then don’t even bother seeing a doctor. Just go home and wait to die.”

The woman who had just gotten her medicine said nervously, “Just talk, why are you looking at me? I paid.”

He had happened to be there for the first time, and he had witnessed the woman’s reluctance to pay the medical fees. Now, after all this time, she was back to see a doctor?

He didn’t expose her. He just smiled, “I didn’t say you didn’t pay. I just happened to see you getting medicine. I just took a look.”

The crowd was also buzzing, saying that Jiang Nian’s medical skills were good and her fees were cheap. After all, it was something everyone could see. Whether it was expensive or not, compared to the hospital in town, it was clear.

Besides, the illnesses she treated were usually cured completely, and those who were weak could even strengthen their bodies. This was something that hospitals couldn’t do.

After finishing his business, the man retreated, “Okay, I’m done. I should go back. Everyone, don’t block the door and delay Doctor Jiang’s work.”

He tried to stuff the two chickens into Jiang Nian’s hands again. She was forced to accept the gift for the first time, afraid that he wouldn’t leave.

Ye Zhiqiu was very perceptive and took the things and put them aside. She was incredibly proud.

Look, her master was so amazing. Just a little bit of her was enough to make people admire her.

If she could be half as good as her, she would be overjoyed.

After the excitement died down, the crowd gradually dispersed, revealing a tall figure.

Village Head Zhou, who was also very proud, saw him at this moment and quickly greeted him, “Director Yan, what brings you here? Do you have a task or…”

“Don’t be nervous, Village Head Zhou. I just came to take a look. Go about your business. Don’t mind me.” He said as he walked towards Jiang Nian. There were two patients still being treated, so he stood at the door and waited patiently.

After the patients left, he lowered his head and entered the house because of his height.

The woman’s figure was particularly clear in the room. She was sitting in a simple dress, lost in thought, but she had a face that was captivating.

Yan Jin was stunned. His deep eyes became even deeper.

“Doctor Jiang, do you remember me?”

Jiang Nian looked up and immediately recognized the man in front of her.

“I should have come to thank you for saving my life a long time ago. But I couldn’t move because of my leg injury, so I delayed it until now. Please don’t mind, Doctor Jiang.”

“Director Yan, you’re too polite. Since your injury has healed, please pay the medical fees.” Jiang Nian said honestly.

Yan Jin laughed, “Doctor Jiang is indeed straightforward. But I was just about to do that. I don’t have much cash on me right now. Doctor Jiang, can you tell me how much it is first? I’ll send it to you tomorrow.”

Jiang Nian opened the ledger on the table and flipped through a few pages, “Nine yuan and eight cents.”

Her nonchalant attitude left Village Head Zhou speechless.

Yan Jin was also stunned. He sat down in front of her, his fingers resting on the table. He looked at the banner that had been casually placed aside and thought, “Doctor Jiang’s medical skills are so good. She shouldn’t have been relegated to the countryside. Can I ask why you came here?”

Jiang Nian finally raised her eyes and looked at the man in front of her seriously. After a moment, she smiled casually, “I don’t want to be controlled at home, so I found a place where I can be free. Is that explanation satisfactory, Director Yan?”

Yan Jin smiled, “I just wanted to understand the life of intellectuals. I didn’t mean anything else. Doctor Jiang, you don’t have to be so guarded around me.”

“Director Yan, you’re overthinking. There’s nothing like that.” Jiang Nian remained indifferent and didn’t have any desire to chat.

Yan Jin could only say, “Alright, then I won’t disturb you anymore. I’ll come back tomorrow.”

Village Head Zhou was worried. After they went out, he quickly explained to Jiang Nian, “Director Yan, don’t mind her. This little girl, Doctor Jiang, is not easy. She has to collect medicine and treat patients by herself. She must be very tired these days.”

Yan Jin wouldn’t mind, of course. He was just a little melancholy. He… he had lived for 24 years, and this was the first time he had fallen in love at first sight with a girl!’