There was sincerity and expectation in her words, and her eyes seemed to have painted a picture of harmony, mutual assistance and happiness among everyone.

Although Ran He had expected this, she remained calm on the outside.

After that malicious attack, she knew that it was difficult to fight against an entire village alone, not to mention that if the other party really had malicious intentions, it would be hard to guard against.

In addition, the demand for mushrooms is increasing, and our own site is large enough to accommodate greater production.

So she did not refuse outright, but waited and let time give the answer.

Seeing that Ran He did not refuse immediately, a cunning look flashed in the eyes of the village chief's wife, and she quickly took the opportunity to guide everyone, wanting to consolidate this rare peaceful atmosphere and not allow Ran He to regret it.

"Everyone, stop standing there and put down what you are holding. Don't delay Miss Ran He's meal."

As the word "eat" was mentioned, everyone's eyes involuntarily drifted to the tempting, shiny meat dishes, and the piles of plump white rice.

In this land, pure white rice without any dilution from rough grains is almost synonymous with luxury, symbolizing a quality of life that is out of reach for most people.

Some people's throats rolled up and down, and they secretly swallowed the saliva caused by desire. An indescribable expectation filled the air.

The envy in Wu's mother and Xie Di's eyes almost overflowed, and they couldn't help but move closer to Ran He, with a glimmer of hope hidden deep in their hearts - maybe, just maybe, Ran He would be generous and invite them to share this feast.

What a proud moment that would be!

Ran He's gaze passed through the crowd and caught sight of Wu's mother, Xie Di, and Ma Er, who still had bruises on his face.

A trace of confusion flashed through her mind. She clearly remembered that she had shown mercy and had not gone too far. Why did Ma Er's face become even worse? Was there something else going on, or was it another cruel joke played by fate on him? This confusion, like a fog, enveloped her heart.

However, Wu's mother's expectations were like the falling leaves in the forest, which would eventually turn into mud.

As the figures of the neighbors disappeared one by one into the winding path and disappeared into the misty distance, Ran He did not make any gesture to keep them. He just stood quietly on the threshold, watching the figures gradually going farther and farther away, looking back from time to time, until they turned into hazy silhouettes and were finally swallowed up by the morning light.

The door closed gently, and Ran He's slender fingers rested on the copper ring, making a long and dull sound, as if declaring isolation from the world.

She lowered her eyes and saw a sea of ​​colorful gifts at her feet. The simple grain bags and round eggs glowed warmly in the morning light, and the delicately folded bundles of cloth wrapped in colorful silk were like small luxuries hidden in the simplicity. The name of the giver was neatly written on each gift, and every stroke revealed the careful sincerity, as if the giver was afraid that his or her thoughts would be overlooked in the complexity.

Ran He's eyes swept across all of this lightly, without any excessive waves in her eyes. As she turned around, her figure distanced herself from the pile of gifts.

To her, the accumulation of these materials is just a corner of the scenery of life. Compared with the glitz and glamour that the outside world can give her, what she cherishes more is the peace and autonomy that comes from her heart.

The warmth from breakfast was still lingering on the dining table, but to Ran He, this tranquility was far more precious than any delicacies on the table.

"Mother, why did they send so many delicious foods for no reason?"

Xiaobao stared at him with those eyes as clear as spring water, his young face full of confusion and curiosity. That innocence was like the sunshine in early spring, bright and untainted by dust.

Ran He's hand gently brushed Xiao Bao's hair, with helplessness in his eyes, but a gentle arc at the corner of his mouth, "Because they need mother's help, these are their ways of expressing gratitude."

In Ran He's opinion, behind all the gifts in this world, there are always unspoken needs. There is no kindness without reason in the world, there is only the subtle negotiation and balance between people.

The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight penetrated the clouds and shone on this quiet little village, Ran He had already gotten up as usual and set out on the journey to the mountains to collect herbs.

At the entrance of the village, several women who were about to leave for the town took the initiative to nod and greet her. Although their smiles were a little stiff, they revealed unprecedented friendliness and closeness.

Ran He only responded with a faint smile, and then walked alone on the winding path leading to the forest. She had a vast world in her heart, and the slightest disturbance in the outside world seemed unable to shake it in the slightest.

"Ran He, I really admire you. You have such superb medical skills but you don't open your own clinic. You will miss so many patients who seek medical treatment and medicine. Your ability to cure diseases with one hand is not an exaggeration to say that you are better than the imperial doctors in the palace."

Meng Changfeng's words were full of admiration, and he deliberately lowered his voice for the last sentence, with a hint of mystery and respect.

In this remote village, although sparsely populated, the old saying "walls have ears" is still kept in mind, and people are careful in their words and actions.

Ran He smiled indifferently without saying a word, but a seed was quietly planted in his heart. If by chance he could step into the prosperous capital city one day, opening a clinic to save the people would be a good deed.

"You, please be nicer to me in the future and stop being so impatient. If I hadn't dragged you out to travel this time, how could you have met Dr. Ran?"

When he said this, Meng Changfeng could hardly hide his pride in his tone, and he looked as if he had accomplished an unprecedented feat, enough for him to boast about for half his life.

Mo Changfeng on the side did not interrupt. After all, Meng Changfeng did make many mistakes in the past. Now he finally made a good thing happen. This sense of accomplishment is worth him enjoying.

"Your body has been well-conditioned. Once the herbs are ready, you can start taking the medicine. There is no need to worry about your body being unable to handle it."

After Ran He took Mo Changfeng's pulse, he felt a glimmer of hope. His heart was lifted and recovery seemed within reach.

However, the medicinal materials were not yet complete, which undoubtedly became a stumbling block ahead.

Meng Changfeng's pride was fleeting. Noticing Mo Changfeng's scrutinizing gaze, he lowered his head in embarrassment and secretly calculated that although the speed of finding medicine was a little slow, he had already used all the connections he could use and had done his best.

Recently, Meng Changfeng's life seemed to be shrouded in a faint haze, and even the daily pleasure of tasting delicious food became boring.

He complained softly, "Recently, I have been missing that familiar taste in my mouth. No matter what kind of food is placed in front of me, it can't bring back the joy of feasting on food in the past. The long journey has made me lose some weight without realizing it."

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