There was a moment of extreme awkwardness.
Yan Yun didn't know if she should cry out, push the man on her away, or continue to feign unconsciousness.
However, all thoughts happened in the blink of an eye.
Soon, Yan Yun made a choice, opting for the most convenient method: she let out a deafening scream.
"Ah..."
Hearing her piercing cry, Li Qingfeng flinched and stepped back.
"Who are you? Why are you bullying me?"
Yan Yun, having regained her senses, spoke directly, her face full of apprehension as she looked at Li Qingfeng.
Seeing her reaction, Li Qingfeng felt a pang of regret. He had saved her, only to be mistaken for a villain by his own patient.
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Just then, Yan Yun's younger sister appeared, embracing her and weeping loudly.
"How can I be alive? Didn't I commit suicide?"
It was then that Yan Yun finally remembered that she had indeed taken her own life.
"Sister, you're not dead. You were so foolish to take your own life! No matter how hard life gets, you must live happily. After all, you still have me, your sister."
As Yan Yun's sister spoke, tears welled up in her eyes. She had no other family.
Her words were surprisingly effective. Yan Yun, who had been contemplating death, quieted down considerably.
Not only did she quiet down, but she also began to repent, repeatedly saying she shouldn't have done it.
"I'm sorry, Sister, I won't do it again!"
Hearing her sister's words, the younger sister felt relieved and turned to look at Li Qingfeng.
"Sister, this is Li Qingfeng, who saved you!"
Upon hearing her sister, Yan Yun looked at Li Qingfeng with embarrassment. She had almost slapped him just moments ago.
"Hello, Li Qingfeng. Thank you, thank you for saving my life!"
"I, Yan Yun, will be forever grateful to you!"
Hearing her heartfelt words, Li Qingfeng nodded with satisfaction, knowing his efforts were not in vain.
At this moment, the onlookers from the village finally stirred.
Yan Yun had come back from the dead! And Li Qingfeng had actually saved her. It was truly incredible!
All the villagers had believed Yan Yun was beyond saving. After all, the village's only doctor, Pan Xiaolian, had declared she had no pulse!
Yet, this once-foolish Li Qingfeng had somehow brought her back to life.
It was a miracle, a testament to the wonders of medicine. In the small village of Mopan Gou, it was nothing short of a divine intervention!
From then on, the villagers looked at Li Qingfeng with new eyes. They knew he was no longer the fool he was once thought to be. The golden phoenix had returned.
Everyone's gaze shifted between Li Qingfeng and Pan Xiaolian.
They understood that the village's medical hall had regained its former glory.
...
"Aunt Pan, let's go back to the clinic," Li Qingfeng said to Pan Xiaolian after Yan Yun and her sister had expressed their profuse gratitude.
He charged 300 yuan for saving Yan Yun's life.
It was the same fee he had charged Xiang Linsao previously.
Even for saving one life, he set the price at 300 yuan, citing the cost of medicinal herbs as justification for traditional Chinese medicine.
As Li Qingfeng and Pan Xiaolian walked towards the clinic, he mused about how traditional Chinese medicine was not flourishing. The primary reason, he believed, was the low price of its treatments.
Except for rare treasures like high-grade ginseng and wild lingzhi, most medicinal herbs couldn't command a high price, leading to the decline of TCM.
Western medicine, on the other hand, was different. A single bottle of medicine could cost thousands, even tens of thousands of yuan.
The prices were dictated by their whims, leading to difficulties in accessing healthcare and purchasing medication, making life itself a struggle.
"Aunt Pan, I am determined to establish this Chinese herbal medicine base!"
Li Qingfeng suddenly had an idea to revitalize TCM, promote Chinese herbal medicine, and create a nationwide base for medicinal herbs.
With this thought, he spoke to Aunt Pan.
Pan Xiaolian, though slightly confused by Li Qingfeng's sudden declaration, nodded in agreement.
After all, Li Qingfeng had proposed the idea of establishing a medicinal herb base long ago, and they were already in the process of contracting barren mountains and signing agreements.
"Qingfeng, I believe you can do it!"
"Aunt Pan will always support you!"
Pan Xiaolian stated with conviction. She had always wholeheartedly supported Li Qingfeng's ideas, unless they were demonstrably wrong.
The two then proceeded back to the clinic.
Pan Xiaolian did not delve into the secrets of Li Qingfeng's seemingly miraculous medical skills. She knew, deep down, that these skills were not taught to him by Old Mr. Li.
Why was she so sure?
Because Old Mr. Li had never performed such feats himself.
However, she decided not to pry. Li Qingfeng was growing up and developing his own secrets, which was normal. She felt a sense of pride.
"Aunt Pan, please start cooking. I need to go to the village committee."
Li Qingfeng ascended to the second floor, retrieved ten thousand yuan, flashed it at Pan Xiaolian, and informed her.
Hearing his words, Pan Xiaolian nodded.
Li Qingfeng then hurried to the village committee.
It was already evening, and the village committee was deserted.
As he was about to leave, he noticed a faint light from inside, indicating someone was present.
"Knock, knock! Knock, knock, knock!"
Li Qingfeng gently knocked on the door and then pushed it open.
The first two rooms were still empty. He walked directly to the innermost office, belonging to Shan Feiyang, and saw the light.
"Village Chief, I've come to deliver the money for the contract!"
Upon opening the door, he stated directly.
His eyes then widened, and he stared at the scene before him, bewildered.
"Ah!"
A sharp shriek erupted from a woman, paralyzing him with shock.
After a long moment, the person on the other side regained composure and roared at him, "Get out, quickly!"
"Oh, okay, I'm leaving!"
Li Qingfeng finally snapped out of his daze and mechanically nodded, backing out of the door.
He then heard the sound of the inner door being locked. Images of what he had just witnessed flashed through his mind.
He couldn't help but wonder.
"Didn't I knock? Did she not hear me, or was it intentional..."
As the thought crossed his mind, Li Qingfeng shivered and dismissed the idea.
At that moment, the woman's voice could be heard from inside.