Stunning Check-in: A Carefree Life Begins in the Countryside

"I didn't, don't talk nonsense!"

Zhang Qiang's expression changed drastically, and he quickly denied it:

"I'm talking about Xia An now, don't try to change the subject."

"Hmph," Luo Jun sneered, "You'd better give me some answers."

Seeing the dangerous looks in his teammates' eyes, Zhang Qiang swallowed hard and forced himself to say:

"The educated youth were sent to the countryside in response to the national call for re-education and were required to work. Why shouldn't Xia An work?"

"This is discriminatory treatment, and it's also protecting Xia An. We're not having it!"

"You guys?" Xie Weiguo walked over, glancing at everyone present with a half-smile.

"Anyone else who thinks there's a problem with our decision can step forward now."

Upon hearing this, the entire room fell silent.

The team members remained unmoved, watching Zhang Qiang with ambiguous smiles, their eyes hinting at a dangerous undertone.

They wholeheartedly support the team's decision.

Even if Xia An had only the skills of an ordinary barefoot doctor, let alone his superb medical skills, they would still support him.

Ordinary barefoot doctors can already handle minor ailments and pains, so the patients don't have to endure them.

If someone has a serious illness or injury, such as a broken leg, they can go directly to the commune hospital.

Of course, Xia An had already proven he could handle things like severed arms and legs.

In this situation, what do you want to do?

Within the group of educated youth, Jiang Mengmeng and the others shook their heads, indicating that they had no objections.

Even if they didn't have feelings for Xia An, or even if they had a normal relationship, they wouldn't object at this time.

They were going to live with Xia An, and the easier Xia An's life was, the easier theirs might be too.

For example, Xia An earned more grain because he worked full work points every day.

Those few are the ones who benefited.

As for the other educated youth, they all shook their heads, secretly cursing Zhang Qiang as an idiot.

You can't offend a doctor, no matter who you are. If you don't understand this principle, what are you if not an idiot?

Xie Weiguo sneered, "Looks like you're the only one with a problem!"

"I……"

Zhang Qiang glanced at the few older educated youths behind him, his expression turning somewhat grim.

Xie Weiguo said coldly, "If you had that ability, we could also make you work without having to, but do you?"

"You're incompetent yet you're jealous of others—is this how you conduct yourself?"

"I……"

Zhang Qiang looked grim, but he couldn't refute it.

At this time,

Luo Zhongqian stepped forward and said bluntly:

"Are you a new educated youth?"

"Is it any of your business to interfere in the affairs of Anping Village? You still disagree?"

"Who do you think you are?"

"Let me tell you, any decision made by our Anpingtun team headquarters takes effect immediately if half of the team members agree."

"You, a mere educated youth, can't decide anything in our Anping Village. Bringing you here is just to inform you; it doesn't mean you have the authority to make decisions."

"You really think you're something special? If you want to stay, stay; if not, go back home."

"I……"

Zhang Qiang's face was grim. He opened his mouth as if to speak, but didn't know what to say.

Does he seem to have gotten himself into trouble?

Just then, Luo Jun shouted loudly:

"Go back!"

All the team members stood up.

"Go back!"

"Go back!"

The sounds, initially chaotic, gradually became unified, echoing over Anping Village.

Zhang Qiang swallowed hard, feeling a chill run down his spine as he looked at the dangerous gazes of the crowd.

He glared at Xia An, then turned and slunk away.

Xia An shrugged, somewhat speechless.

It wasn't him who told him to get lost, so why is this kid glaring at him?

He's really sick!

Seeing him leave, Xie Weiguo picked up the megaphone, chuckled, and called out loudly:

"Since everyone is okay with this, I have some more good news to share."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked over again, and someone shouted:

"Uncle Xie, stop keeping us in suspense and just tell us the good news."

"Yes, Secretary Xie, just say it."

Xie Weiguo raised his hand and pressed down, and everyone quieted down and stopped talking.

Xie Weiguo smiled:

"Our educated youth Xia said he was responding to the nation's call to go to the countryside for re-education."

"To alleviate our suffering, he decided to offer free medical consultations!"

"In addition, any herbs he collects nearby or in the mountains are kept at the clinic."

"And it's free!"

Upon hearing this, the entire audience held their breath.

No charge?

The barefoot doctors in Fenggoutun and Lijiatun all charged fees, right?

The key point is that I heard the doctor's skills were poor and the price was exorbitant, but Xia Zhiqing actually didn't charge a fee?

"Uncle Xie, you're not joking, are you? If Xia Zhiqing doesn't charge fees, what vegetables will he eat with just the rations we provide?"

Someone asked in a loud voice.

"yes,"

Someone chimed in, "Secretary Xie, we have to make sure Xia, the educated youth, has enough to eat!"

"That's right, food, clothing, and daily necessities all cost money, so charging a little bit is not a problem."

Everyone chimed in agreement.

Xie Weiguo looked at Xia An, "Xia An, what do you say?"

Xia An shook his head and smiled, then took the megaphone and said, "Thank you all for your concern, but as a young intellectual of the new era, I came here to contribute to the nation's development in response to its call, so I should do something practical."

"Providing medical treatment to my teammates is also serving the people, and this is my way of responding to the country's call."

"As for other issues, there's no need to worry, I can handle them myself."

Hearing this, everyone's goodwill towards him increased even more.

"Xia, the educated youth, is such a good person!"

"Xia, you can pick any vegetables from my garden if you want, don't be shy."

"Yes, yes, and mine too!"

"My family is the same. If you need anything, just let us know, and we'll do our best to help."

"..."

Xia An smiled and said, "Then I, Xia An, thank you all."

"If you have any injuries or pains, don't be afraid to come and have me take a look."

"Before the clinic is set up, I'll be staying at Uncle Xie's house. You can come find me there."

"Of course, I might go out to collect herbs during the day, but I'm always here after work."

After saying that, he handed the megaphone to Xie Weiguo.

Xie Weiguo smiled and said, "Since Xia Zhiqing has made up her mind, let's not try to persuade her anymore."

"Furthermore, as decided by our team, when Xia Zhiqing goes into the mountains to collect herbs with hunters, or collects herbs on his own at the edge of the forest..."

"If we catch any prey, we entrust it to him to handle. It's a way to improve his meals."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"That's a good suggestion."

"The hunters in the team can teach Xia Zhiqing more hunting skills, so that he can better protect himself and hunt prey."

"That's right, Xia Zhiqing is a treasure of our village, the hunters can't keep her to themselves."

Everyone spoke up one after another.

Luo Jun stood up and smiled:

"If Xia Zhiqing needs to go into the mountains, just tell me and I will take her there."

The young man who had been the first to criticize Zhang Qiang smiled and spoke up as well:

"Xia Zhiqing, my name is Xie Yuting, and I am also a hunter. If you want to go into the mountains, you can come with me."

Xia An cupped her hands in thanks. "Thank you. I won't hesitate to ask if you need anything in the future."

"Haha, great!"

The two nodded with smiles.

Xie Weiguo said through a megaphone:

"alright,"

"That's all for today's announcements. Everyone must be tired; go home and rest."

Upon hearing his words, everyone stood up, gathered in twos and threes, and left with smiles.

Of course, some people weren't in a hurry to go back.