The people of Shimen Town had never been abroad, so they had no idea what U.S. dollars looked like.
Lin Fan was famous, and holding a wad of green U.S. bills, he drew the attention of the villagers.
Those who knew Lin Fan described his medical skills vividly to their companions, saying how miraculous they were, how reasonable his fees were, and even that he treated the poor for free.
Some people's eyes were fixed on the large boxes on the ground, wondering what was inside.
Could it be all U.S. dollars?
No, absolutely not!
This large box could fit a person. If it were filled with money, how much would it hold!
The murmuring of the crowd made Lin Fan uncomfortable.
Tian Yu lowered her head, afraid of being recognized.
"Dazhuang, don't just stand there idle," Lin Fan took out two U.S. bills and placed them on the counter. "Convert this for me. It's about a thousand-plus, settle Sister Tian's bill as well."
"You got it!" Luo Dazhuang said with a grin, "We can earn foreign money too!"
He picked up the bills, shook them, and excitedly showed them off to everyone.
Lin Fan found it amusing. It was only a little over a thousand dollars; it wasn't that much.
Unexpectedly, the crowd fell for it and quickly gathered around, their eyes filled with envy.
"Cut the meat, I'm waiting to go home for dinner," Lin Fan urged.
"Coming right up, coming right up." Luo Dazhuang put the money in his waist pouch and continued to cut meat and chop ribs.
A few minutes later, Luo Dazhuang nimbly packed everything and handed it to Lin Fan, "Dr. Lin, here you go."
Lin Fan turned to Tian Yu and smiled, "Sister Tian, I have too many things to carry. Can you help me with this?"
"Okay," Tian Yu nodded without hesitation. It was twenty-five pounds of meat and ribs in total, and it was a bit difficult for her as a woman to carry.
Lin Fan looked at the crowd and said with a smile, "I've been away for a few days and just got back today. If anyone has a headache or a fever, feel free to come to my clinic, Xiao Fan's Clinic, in Luofeng Village."
"Alright!"
"Dr. Lin is the best!"
"Thank you very much!"
Amidst the cheers of the crowd, Lin Fan and Tian Yu quickly left.
After walking out of Shimen Town, Tian Yu said sheepishly, "Dr. Lin, five hundred and eighty yuan. I'll pay you back as soon as possible."
"No need," Lin Fan waved his hand. "By the way, didn't you report to the village committee in Luofeng Village?"
"I..." Tian Yu fell silent. On one hand, she needed to take care of her husband and children. On the other hand, she felt she already owed a great debt of gratitude and it would be ungrateful to seek further benefits from Luofeng Village, so she had never gone.
"I can't leave home. I'll go after Old Wan recovers," Tian Yu explained.
Soon, the two arrived at Changxi Village.
In front of Tian Yu's house.
Lin Fan stopped and took out all the U.S. bills from his pocket. "Sister Tian, take this."
"Dr. Lin, what are you doing?" Tian Yu took a step back.
Lin Fan stepped forward and forced the money into her hand. "It's not much, a thousand U.S. dollars. You can exchange it at the bank for six to seven thousand yuan, which should be enough for your family to get through this period."
"I can't accept this, Dr. Lin. My family owes you too much, I really can't take any more money from you," Tian Yu insisted.
"Take it. If you have money in the future, you can pay me back," Lin Fan was strong, and a woman could not resist him.
Tian Yu's lips trembled, and she knelt down with a plop. "Dr. Lin, our family will never forget your great kindness. We will repay you by working like oxen and horses in the future!"
"Get up quickly, it's not good if people see," Lin Fan pulled her up.
This small amount of money was nothing to Lin Fan.
But for Tian Yu's family of three, it was a timely help that could provide them with a period of worry-free living if they spent it sparingly.
Tian Yu tightly held Lin Fan's hand, unable to release her immense gratitude. Her fiery gaze seemed capable of starting a prairie fire.
"Goodbye." Just as Lin Fan was about to turn, he felt a softness against his chest.
"Dr. Lin, just say the word, and I'll do anything for you," Tian Yu said alluringly.
"Are you crazy?" Lin Fan was so angry his kidneys hurt. "I'm helping you without asking for anything in return. You're overthinking things."
"Oh?" Tian Yu was half-believing, half-doubting.
Lin Fan frowned and walked away, dragging the box.
Only when Lin Fan's figure gradually blurred did Tian Yu look away.
In her thirty-plus years of life, she didn't know what was happening to her.
She just wanted to experience something with Lin Fan, and it wasn't just about repaying his kindness.
When she hugged Lin Fan just now, her whole body was trembling, more intensely than an electric shock.
After standing there in a daze for a long time, Tian Yu finally stopped her wandering thoughts.
"Oh no!" Tian Yu looked at the plastic bag on the ground, which contained the meat and ribs.
She looked towards the main road, but Lin Fan was nowhere to be seen.
After thinking for a long time, she realized that Lin Fan had deliberately left it for her.
Tian Yu felt both sweet and bitter, her gaze gradually becoming infatuated.
In her eyes, Lin Fan was simply a perfect man without any flaws!
***
Xiao Fan's Clinic.
"Finally, I'm back."
Lin Fan stood in front of the door and said involuntarily.
Although he had only been in Siam for a few days, it felt like a very long time.
He missed home.
"Huh?" Lin Fan suddenly noticed that the door was ajar. "Could there be a thief?"
If he wasn't home, who would come to the clinic?
Lin Fan didn't have much spiritual energy left, so he didn't activate his Purple Extreme Spiritual Eyes for clairvoyance.
Anyway, ordinary thieves wouldn't be his match. Besides, this was Luofeng Village. If he shouted, where would the thieves run?
Lin Fan tiptoed to place the three large boxes by the door, then quietly pushed the main door open.
The clinic was not lit, making it somewhat dim.
Using the last rays of the setting sun, he carefully observed the surroundings.
It was as usual, but no, it was much cleaner than when he was there.
Everything was neatly arranged. Since the weather had become warmer, even the place where the fire basin was kept was tidied up. There was a faint burnt mark on the floor.
Lin Fan slowly turned his gaze, and then he saw a woman sitting with her eyes closed on the grand armchair he often sat in.
"Sister-in-law!"
Although it was not very bright in the room, Lin Fan still recognized the woman. It was his sister-in-law, Xia Xue.
In an instant, Lin Fan was overjoyed. Nothing could be happier than seeing his sister-in-law right after returning home.
Lin Fan tiptoed and slowly approached the armchair.
Xia Xue was leaning back against the chair, sleeping soundly.
Lin Fan smiled, did not wake her, and stood quietly beside her, looking at her pretty face.
"She's getting more and more beautiful."
No matter how he looked at it, Lin Fan couldn't find any flaws on her face.
Willow leaf eyebrows, cherry mouth, oval face, a little baby fat, fair and tender skin, pointed little ears, and dark, beautiful hair.
Lin Fan liked her more and more as he looked at her. He couldn't help but lower his head and gently kiss her on the cheek.
"Who?" Xia Xue was instantly startled awake.
"It's me, Xiao Fan," Lin Fan said playfully.
Xia Xue rubbed her eyes and, upon seeing that it was indeed Lin Fan, stood up abruptly. "Xiao Fan, when did you get back? Why didn't you call beforehand?"
"I just got back. I wanted to give you a surprise." After saying that, Lin Fan grabbed Xia Xue and pulled her into his embrace.
"Xiao Fan, don't do this..." Xia Xue's face turned red. She tried to struggle, but her body wouldn't obey.