Just as Yuan Doudou had predicted, the government's notice to crack down on drug peddlers had only been posted for two days when someone reported that someone in the eastern alley was selling medicine for treating the epidemic at high prices, and was even using the Tianming Medical Clinic's signboard.

Just a few days ago, the county government arrested more than a dozen fake medicine dealers. Who would have thought that dealers would spring up like mushrooms after rain, appearing everywhere overnight?

Yuan Doudou went grocery shopping with An Rong. Passing by Tianming Medical Clinic, she saw Li Tianlang's busy figure through the window, and her heart was filled with mixed feelings.

She had always looked down on Li Tianlang. The last time she visited the shop, he said goodbye, saying he was going to Kyoto. But the next day, an epidemic broke out in Ping'an Town. He diagnosed the patient and did not leave decisively. Instead, he resolutely chose to stay and spent five days and nights finally preparing a prescription that could treat the symptoms.

Li Tianlang's image suddenly became much more impressive in Yuan Doudou's mind.

"What are you looking at?" An Rong followed her gaze, turned her head, but didn't see anything.

Yuan Doudou shook her head, "I didn't see anything."

An Rong is a jealous person who can get angry in an instant. She won't tell him that she's looking at other men, so as not to make him sulk and suffer for her.

“It’s alright, look, Dr. Li, I won’t be angry.” An Rong stated directly.

Yuan Doudou asked in surprise, "Really?"

Yuan Doudou was extremely skeptical of his words. What difference was there between a jealous person not being jealous and the sun rising in the west?

Of course there's no difference.

The sun cannot rise in the west.

It's impossible for him not to feel jealous and angry, tormenting himself as a result.

“Dr. Li is a hero, I admire him very much. I can understand if you take another look at him.” Compared to before, Li Tianlang’s image in An Rong’s mind has become much more impressive.

Yuan Doudou suppressed a laugh as she listened to his reluctant words. Why did men have to pretend to be so magnanimous? There was no need. She already knew An Rong's personality well. Many times, she didn't need a word; just a glance was enough to see what he was thinking.

She had no dating experience. From the present to the past, An Rong was the only boy she had ever dated, and the only person she had ever been intimate with.

"You don't believe me?"

Yuan Doudou turned around, a faint smile in her eyes. It wasn't that she didn't believe him, but his own eyes betrayed him, making it impossible for anyone to believe.

“I believe it,” she said seriously.

Lies are not all bad. White lies can make relationships between people more harmonious, leading to family harmony and then social harmony, which is not a bad thing.

"If the epidemic doesn't end soon, our shop may have to close down," An Rong said with a touch of melancholy.

Yuan Doudou also fell into deep thought. For such a contagious disease, ordinary people would avoid it like the plague. If they valued their lives, they would not go to places like taverns where there are dense crowds and high mobility.

During this period, the tavern relied entirely on a few regular customers to keep the business going. Whenever they came to the tavern, they would order extra food and drinks, as if they were deliberately taking care of the business.

How long can loyal customers keep supporting the business—a day, a month, or a year?

Judging from the current momentum of the epidemic, it doesn't seem like it will be over anytime soon.

It's only a matter of time before they close down.

"Okay, I'll do as you say. We'll officially close down in three days."

A notice was posted at the door that DouDou Bar would be closing in three days. Most of the regular customers who passed by shook their heads and left after seeing it, while some couldn't resist the urge to taste the beer again.

"DouDou, are you really going to close down?" a regular customer asked anxiously as soon as he entered the door.

Yuan Doudou stepped out from behind the counter, greeting everyone with a smile, "There's nothing I can do, the situation doesn't look good right now."

"Hey, if you close down, where will we get such good wine?" another regular customer said with a hint of helplessness.

Yuan Doudou also expected that they would have all sorts of complaints, after all, they were regular customers of the store, and they came for the red wine and beer.

"If you want to drink, you can buy a few more cans and keep them at home to drink slowly. Once the epidemic is over, the pub can operate normally." There are still some bottles of liquor in the warehouse, and Yuan Doudou is thinking of clearing them out, especially the beer, which is not suitable for long-term storage. It would be better to clear them out at a low price.

"The shopkeeper is so thoughtful, give me two cans." The regular customer's worry turned to joy. He had been so anxious that he forgot he could buy more to take home.

About ten customers came in that afternoon. When they left, they each had one or two cans of beer in their hands, and some of them bought red wine.

"Sister Dou Dou, your idea is brilliant! Ever since we posted the limited-time special offer on drinks, first come, first served, while supplies last, the store has been packed with people." Huang Rong looked at the crowd in the lobby with delight.

"Yes, this is the first time I've ever heard of a limited-time sale. It's unprecedented in the entire Ping'an Town. Only Sister Dou Dou could come up with such a great idea."

Fang He also joined Huang Rong in flattering Yuan Doudou.

Yuan Doudou thought to herself, "This is something that my centaur dad has already done before, and it has nothing to do with me."

"Sister Dou Dou, Fang He told me that he plans to go home tomorrow," Huang Rong said, feigning calmness.

Fang He nodded to Yuan Doudou, indicating that what Huang Rong said was true.

Yuan Doudou laughed and said, "You've finally figured it out. Your brother Anrong and I have been trying to persuade you for so long, what made you change your mind?"

For some time now, she had been trying to find a way to get him home. A young man who was not yet grown up had left home without saying a word, which must have made his family very anxious.

She hadn't experienced it herself, but she had seen many programs about finding missing children. Losing a child is a devastating blow to an ordinary family.

Fang He wasn't exactly lost; he simply ran away from home. But the impact on his family was similar.

It is unethical to hurt those who love you just because you are angry.

"Reality slapped me in the face. The epidemic keeps spreading, and I'm afraid they will also suffer. If that happens, and I'm not by their side, it might become a lifelong regret."

After saying that, Huang Rong also stood aside with a worried expression.

"Rongrong, what's wrong?" Dou Dou asked with concern.

"I miss my mother. I want to find her, but I don't know where to look." I don't even have a direction.

Yuan Doudou's heart sank. She had said that she would let Huang Rong go when she wanted to, and perhaps it was time.

That evening, she took out her money box and counted it carefully again; it was exactly ninety taels of silver.

"Anrong, Fang He is leaving. How much should we give him?" Fang He has been working at the store for three months now.

Without hesitation, An Rong replied, "Ten taels of silver."

"Wouldn't ten taels be too little?" Yuan Doudou hoped he could go home happily.