The scorching sun was just right, and the streets were bustling with activity.
There were hawking sounds everywhere. Children were chasing each other and playing games by the roadside. Men and women's faces were filled with joy as they brushed past them.
Even though Bai Yihe could not see the road, he still took the initiative to protect Qu Yao from the inside of the road.
"See if there's anything you like. Just buy it." His smile was like the sun in the sky, making Qu Yao's heart warm up.
She laughed and said, "You say it like you're rich."
How could he squander like this in the future?
Usually, the clinic was already losing money. Qu Yao had heard more than once from the staff complaining that Bai Yihe often treated patients for free and did not accept the money from the poor for their medicine. It was fine if that was the case, but he would still go out for free consultations every now and then.
In the eyes of others, he was a good person blessed by the gods, but in the eyes of the people around him, he was a big fool who never thought of himself.
In order to ensure the operation of the clinic, Bai Yihe and his assistants often went up the mountain to pick herbs together. This way, they could save a lot of money on the cost of buying medicine. Otherwise, the clinic would have closed down long ago!
Bai Yihe held Qu Yao with one hand and propped up his blind cane with the other. "Although I don't have tens of thousands of money, it's not a problem for me to support you. Don't worry about what you want to buy for food and clothing. Just buy it. I can afford it."
Qu Yao deliberately asked, "Then I want all the shops on this street. Will you buy them for me?"
"Yes."
Bai Yihe stopped and turned around to face Qu Yao. He did not speak with a firm tone, but his tone was still gentle.
"It's a pity that I only have enough money to buy one-third of the shops on this street. But don't worry. Give me two more years and I'll definitely buy all the shops on this street for you."
"Alright, Alright." Qu Yao saw that he was getting more and more serious as he spoke. He was so silly that he was cute.
"I'm just teasing you. Why do I need so many shops?"
She walked briskly with Bai Yihe and continued walking. "I don't want any shops. It's very troublesome! I want to eat candied haws!"
"Okay!" He agreed dotingly. "Yao Yao can eat whatever she wants."
Bai Yihe and Qu Yao followed a familiar direction and found an old man selling candied haws. The old man greeted Bai Yihe and Qu Yao kindly.
"Doctor Bai, it's been a long time.."
"Uncle, nice to meet you. My wife wants to eat candied haws, so she came here specially to buy them."
Bai Yihe said to Qu Yao, "Take a look. Let uncle help you get whichever you want to eat."
The old man said in surprise, "Oh! So this is madam. I heard that Doctor Bai is getting married some time ago, so I wanted to go personally to congratulate you. But my wife was not feeling well, so I couldn't go. I'm really sorry!"
"I'm already very happy that uncle has this kind of intention. Your family's health is still more important."
The old man picked up two skewers of candied haws and handed them to Qu Yao. "Here, take them."
Bai Yihe naturally took out the money, but the old man quickly stopped him. "No need, no need. This old man doesn't have anything valuable. My wife recovered from her sickness all because of your help. Take this as my wedding gift to the two of you."
"Okay, then thank you, uncle."
Qu Yao held the candied haws and watched from the side, like she was appreciating a work of art. Even when they were about to leave, Bai Yihe had to remind her.
"Why aren't you leaving? Are you feeling unwell?"
"No."
Qu Yao continued to stare at Bai Yihe's face. "I just saw something very beautiful, so I was a little fascinated."
Bai Yihe leaned over to Qu Yao, his face almost touching hers. He smiled and asked, "What is it? Is it as beautiful as me?"
Qu Yao bashfully gave him a gentle slap, then shook off his hand and ran two steps forward.
How could this guy be so good with words now? He had clearly never said that he loved her or anything like that, but it always disturbed her mind.
She took a bite of the candied haws and turned around to tease Bai Yihe. "How is it? You don't dare to leave without me, do you?"
However, she did not see Bai Yihe's figure. Instead, she saw a vulgar man shouting loudly with a few passersby around him.
Through the gaps in the crowd, Qu Yao recognized Bai Yihe's clothes.
"Get out of the way!"
She pushed aside the onlookers and helped Bai Yihe up from the ground.
"What happened?" Her expression was serious, but her voice was very gentle.