The sun gradually sets in the west, but East Street is still bustling with activity.
He Xi bought a lot of food and materials, and filled the storage ring he got from Fatty Zhu half full.
Thinking of Nanny Chen's old injuries, He Xi went to the most famous medicine store in Yanjing, Shengdetang. Nanny Chen's injuries were old diseases, and although she had a way to treat them, she needed the help of medicine.
As soon as he turned the corner, He Xi saw the majestic and upright plaque of Shengde Hall, but at this time the front of Shengde Hall was surrounded by people and there was a lot of noise all around, as if something had happened.
He Xi had just taken a few steps closer when he heard a little girl crying hoarsely, "Doctor, please be kind and save my brother. If you don't save him, my brother will die, wuwuwu..."
The sound of the little girl's crying was so sad and desperate that He Xi's heart moved inexplicably. He paused as he was about to turn into the Shengde Hall, and he slightly dodged and easily squeezed into the chaotic crowd.
On the cold stone road, a young man with a bloody face was lying on the ground. His lips were a deathly purple, his body was covered with scars, and he had almost stopped breathing.
The little girl kneeling next to the boy was wearing tattered clothes and was as thin as skin and bones. Her hands, which were supporting the ground, had cracked nails and were covered in blood and pus. It looked so painful that it was unbearable.
However, the little girl seemed to be completely unaware of her own pain. She just knelt on the ground crying and kowtowed desperately to the shopkeeper in front of her who was wearing a black straight shirt.
The shopkeeper had a pair of green bean eyes, sunken cheeks, prominent cheekbones, and a body as thin as a bamboo pole. At this moment, he looked down at the kowtowed little girl, his eyes were not a trace of pity, but full of disgust and meanness.
"Get out! Get out of here! Where did this poor bastard come from? You're blocking our way and affecting our Jishengtang's business. Don't you want the land in front of our door?"
The little girl rushed over, hugged his feet and cried, "Shopkeeper Qin, my brother was able to open his eyes when he came to see the doctor a few days ago. You said he would be fine after taking medicine for a few days, but I spent all my money and my brother's illness is getting worse and worse. He can't wake up anymore... Please, save my brother... As long as you save my brother, I am willing to work like a cow or a horse to repay you!"
"Stop talking nonsense here and slandering the reputation of our Jishengtang!" Shopkeeper Qin became furious and kicked the little girl out fiercely, saying sternly, "If you don't get out of here, do you believe I will have someone break your legs?"
The little girl staggered after being kicked and fell heavily on the boy, causing his face to turn even more purple and ugly.
The onlookers couldn't stand it anymore, and everyone talked about it and blamed the greed of Shopkeeper Qin.
"Although this Jishengtang is across from Shengdetang, the doctors and the shopkeeper there can't be compared with those of Shengdetang. Little girl, instead of asking him, you might as well ask the shopkeeper Zhou of Shengdetang across the street. He's a really good man!"
Someone pointed at Shengde Hall and shouted something, which was unanimously agreed by the onlookers. Some kind-hearted people even ran to Shengde Hall to ask for help.
Qin, the shopkeeper of Jishengtang, was immediately furious, glaring at the onlookers and saying viciously: "Do you think the clinic is a charity? We provide free medical treatment and medicine to everyone who comes, so what do you want us to eat and use? Does Shengdetang never charge any fees... Humph! If you are kind enough, just pay for their consultation fees, and we at Jishengtang will naturally help with the treatment... Otherwise, get out of here and don't disturb our business!" (To be continued)