Koi Fubao: Being loved by everyone on the road to escape from famine

Seeing the shopkeeper with a distressed face, frantically taking out bags of precious herbs from the medicine cabinet and piling them on the counter, Xiao Zhixue's eyes flickered slightly, and her voice was still cold: "Pack them all for me, be quick, don't drag your feet."

Under this cold command, an invisible pressure filled the pharmacy, making people feel suffocated.

The drugstore owner felt helpless and aggrieved.

He got up before dawn, traveled through the mountains and forests, carefully selected these herbs, and even dug them with his own hands.

That silver was not just an exchange of currency, but also the crystallization of his sweat and hard work.

But now, all these efforts are going to come to naught.

He tried to keep his hands steady. Even though his heart was in turmoil, years of business had taught him to appear calm on the surface.

He carefully packed each herb, and every movement was filled with reluctance and helplessness.

When Xiao Zhixue indifferently accepted the heavy medicine package, he looked at her with almost pleading eyes, his voice full of humble expectations, hoping that this compromise would bring peace in the future.

Xiao Zhixue's figure looked particularly aloof in the morning light. She gently put away all the medicine bags, her eyes deep and firm. Without saying a word, she floated away like a breeze, leaving the pharmacy owner with a resolute back.

Inside the drugstore, the boss could only lick the wounds in his heart alone, the pain surging like a tide.

Xiao Zhixue stepped out of the pharmacy and quickly transferred some of the medicine packages into the space.

When she appeared outside again, she was carrying only the remaining medicine bags and looked relaxed.

At this time, Fan Yanmu was waiting outside the door. He had a relaxed posture, but his eyes were sharp, as if he could see through everything. The embarrassed look of the two members of Xuan Yutang attracted the attention of people around them.

Passersby were either curious or sympathetic, and there was a lot of discussion.

The people of Sanma Town had long heard about the Xuan Yu Tang's rampant behavior, and witnessing its members being knocked to the ground with their own eyes today was undoubtedly a release of their long-suppressed emotions.

Although no one dared to say it explicitly, the gleam in their eyes clearly showed that evil would be punished.

Xiao Zhixue turned a blind eye to the misery of the two people, picked up the medicine bag and was about to leave.

Fan Yanmu took the medicine bag tacitly, and at the same time, in an unquestionable tone, scolded the couple on the ground who were trying to delay time, ordering them to leave quickly.

Upon hearing this, the two men showed fear on their faces, struggled to support their bodies, supported each other, and fled in panic, leaving behind a mess and the two confiscated knives in Fan Yanmu's hands.

He handed her a sharp short blade, and said with a hint of concern: "This is more suitable for your self-defense than a kitchen knife."

Xiao Zhixue took the knife and a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, which was a gratitude for Fan Yanmu's concern.

Fan Yanmu seemed a little absent-minded during this smile, as if he had discovered Xiao Zhixue's unknown gentleness in this ordinary moment.

Just as the two were about to return to the ruined temple, the sound of hurried footsteps interrupted their plans.

The little boy Guo Xiao, who was rescued by Xiao Zhixue yesterday, ran towards them as bright as the sunshine.

"Sister Benefactor, I finally found you again!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he bowed respectfully, his childish manner revealing a solemnity beyond his age.

Xiao Zhixue was also touched by this sincerity. There was a bit of warmth in her smile. She lowered her head and gently asked about Guo Xiao's condition, especially her concern for his seriously ill sister.

When mentioning his sister, Guo Xiao's expression instantly darkened. He held back his tears and talked about the difficulties at home.

The worsening of her sister's illness and the family's current situation of being penniless forced this child, who should have been carefree, to bear the burden of the family prematurely.

His helplessness and tenacity deeply touched Xiao Zhixue at that moment, causing ripples in her heart filled with pity and sympathy.

As a doctor, Xiao Zhixue asked in a soft and caring voice, "Which direction is your home? Take me to see how your sister is doing. Maybe I can help."

There was a firmness in her tone that could not be refused, and a warm light flashed in her eyes.

When Guo Xiao heard this, he quickly wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes with his sleeves, took a deep breath, and tried to calm his excitement.

A glimmer of gratitude and hope flashed in his eyes, and he replied, "My home is not far away. Just cross this old market and turn into the alley. Benefactor and brother, please follow me. I will lead the way."

As he spoke, there was a barely perceptible tremor in his voice.

Fan Yanmu followed behind the two of them, looking around seemingly nonchalantly, but in fact every subtle movement revealed his high alertness to the surrounding environment.

He was aware of several subtle gazes following him in the dark, but he remained calm on the surface and quietly slid the short blade he carried with him into his sleeve, ready to deal with any possible accidents at any time.

Xiao Zhixue was immersed in the conversation with Guo Xiao and was unaware of the potential crisis.

Guo Xiao's chatterbox seemed to open up all of a sudden. He shared every detail of his family, mentioning that in addition to his bedridden sister, he also had a three-year-old sister who was currently at home alone taking care of his seriously ill sister.

In order to supplement his family income, today was the first time he tried to go out on the streets, hoping to beg for some food to alleviate the hunger at home.

However, as a rookie, he knew nothing about the complicated street rules and was nearly bullied by other beggars.

Fortunately, he was extremely smart and escaped quickly, thus avoiding unnecessary trouble.

It was because of this coincidence that he met Xiao Zhixue and Fan Yanmu, and a ray of light appeared in his life.

When Xiao Zhixue learned that the family was struggling to afford three meals a day, she stopped at a steamed bun shop she was passing by without hesitation and bought some steaming hot meat buns for them.

Guo Xiao looked at the warm food in his palms. The rich aroma hit his nose, making his stomach growl and his throat make a slight swallowing sound involuntarily.

The three continued to move forward, and soon they stopped in front of a dilapidated old district.

The hut in front of me looked like a leaf swaying in the wind and rain, the door panel was incomplete, and the windows were barely blocked with rags and wooden boards. Through the gaps, I could see that the house was extremely dark, with only a faint ray of light stubbornly squeezing in from the cracks.

Xiao Zhixue had mixed feelings. Although she came from a poor family, the scene before her still shocked and distressed her. The living conditions here were even more difficult than what she had experienced before.

As soon as Guo Xiaoyi stepped through the threshold, he quickly walked towards his elder sister Guo Jia who was lying beside the bed, his voice full of anxiety and expectation: "Sister, that kind sister is here, she said she wants to help us!"

Guo Jia barely opened her tired eyelids and looked weakly towards the door, only to see a tall woman walking in with firm steps. However, as soon as she entered the house, the strong smell of herbs mixed with the musty smell caused by a long period of lack of ventilation hit her in the face, making her frown.