The rough hands, covered in thick callouses and wrinkles, held out a handful of loose change. Chen Yi hesitated for a brief moment before choosing to accept it with both hands. He would not turn away the simple, earnest affection of the villagers. Even knowing that saving dozens of lives might bring some trouble, he would do it anyway.
As Chen Yi accepted the money, the dozens of people behind him grinned.
"Little Doctor Chen, this is the steamed bun my family made. I brought some for you."
Chapter 36