Lin Cuiying knew that Huichuntang was the largest clinic in Shiban Town, and many people came to see the doctor every day, so it was normal to have to queue.
However, the guy's attitude was really unpleasant.
However, she didn't say much, but instead helped Chen to join the queue at the back.
Seeing this, Lin Tiandong stood beside them, looked at the long queue ahead, and said, "Sis, with so many people, how long are we going to have to wait?"
"Who knows?" Lin Cuiying said. "But since we're already here, let's just wait and see."
Lin Yuelan and Lin Yueju stood beside them, curiously looking around.
Time passed little by little, the sun gradually rose, and the weather slowly got warmer.
Lin Cuiying felt a little worried as she saw Chen's face growing paler and paler.
"Mother, how are you?" Lin Cuiying asked.
"I'm fine," Chen said with a forced smile. "I'm just a little tired from standing."
Upon hearing this, Lin Cuiying felt somewhat worried. Chen's health was not good and she could not stand for long, and Lin Changgeng's leg was also injured, so he could not stand for long either.
She looked ahead and saw that there were still quite a few people who hadn't had their turn yet.
How could Chen's body withstand this?
After looking around, he spotted a tea stall not far away. "Mom, why don't you and Dad go sit down at that tea stall and wait?"
Ms. Chen turned her head and shook her head: "No need, let's continue queuing."
“Mother, you’re not feeling well, you can’t stand for long. Why don’t you go sit at the tea stall for a while?” Lin Cuiying advised.
"But... going to the tea stall costs money." Mrs. Chen was a little reluctant.
Lin Changgeng also said, "Yes, Cuiying, let's continue queuing, it'll be soon anyway."
Lin Cuiying felt somewhat helpless.
She knew her parents were frugal people who couldn't bear to spend a penny unnecessarily, but Chen's health was the most important thing.
She thought for a moment and said, "Father and Mother, a bowl of tea doesn't cost much."
"No need," Chen shook her head again. "We'll just wait here."
Seeing this, Lin Cuiying did not insist. She asked Lin Tiandong to help the two of them stand under a big tree nearby.
She also asked the Lin sisters, Yuelan and Yueju, to go with her and told them not to wander off.
Lin Cuiying felt a little relieved seeing them standing under the tree.
She looked ahead again; there were only a few people left before it was their turn.
Just then, the same clerk from earlier came out of the clinic and stood at the door, loudly announcing, "Everyone, our doctor is out on house calls today, so we won't be seeing patients. If you need to see a doctor, please come early tomorrow!"
Everyone was stunned by these words.
Lin Cuiying was also stunned. She looked ahead and saw that there were only a few people left before it was their turn. Why did they stop looking?
"Sigh, why did you stop watching?"
"Yeah, I've been queuing for ages."
"Why is Huichuntang like this?"
The crowd began to discuss the matter, their faces showing dissatisfaction.
Lin Cuiying was also a little displeased. She walked up to the waiter and said, "Young man, look how long we've been waiting in line. Can you let us take a look?"
The waiter glanced at her and said impatiently, "I already said our doctor has to go on a house call, so we're not seeing you anymore. Come back tomorrow."
“But…” Lin Cuiying wanted to say something, but was interrupted by the shop assistant: “No buts, hurry up and go, don’t delay our doctor’s rounds.”
After saying that, the waiter started to shoo people away.
"Sister, what should we do?" Lin Tiandong heard the waiter's voice and ran over.
“I’ll go talk to him again,” Lin Cuiying said, then walked up to the shop assistant. “Young man, my mother isn’t feeling well, and it’s not easy for us to come all the way to town. Could you please make an exception?”
The waiter was getting impatient: "I already said I'm not watching anymore, why are you being so long-winded?"
Lin Cuiying was a little angry: "How can you be like this? Do you know how hard it is for us to come all this way?"
The waiter frowned: "What's wrong with you? I've already said I'm not watching anymore, what more do you want?"
Just then, an elderly man in a blue robe walked out of the clinic.
"What's all the noise about?" The old man frowned slightly, looking displeased.
Upon seeing this, the waiter hurriedly stepped forward, bowing and scraping, and said, "Dr. Wang, someone is causing trouble here. I'll chase her away right away."
Doctor Wang glanced at Lin Cuiying, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.
He noticed that Lin Cuiying was dressed in coarse cloth, so he assumed she didn't have much money. He said impatiently, "If you want to see a doctor, come back tomorrow."
“But, my mother…” Lin Cuiying wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Doctor Wang: “Stop rambling, hurry up and go, I have things to do.”
After saying that, Doctor Wang walked outside.
Seeing this, the waiter quickly came over and shoved Lin Cuiying.
Seeing the waiter about to make a move, Lin Tiandong quickly stepped in front of Lin Cuiying and shouted, "How can you do this?"
"Hmph, that's just how I am, what can you do about it?" the waiter sneered.
Lin Cuiying was furious and shouted, "Is this how your Huichuntang treats its patients?"
At this moment, the people waiting to see the doctor nearby also began to whisper among themselves.
"These people from Huichuntang have gone too far!"
"Exactly! Do you know how hard it is for them to come all this way? Why can't we make an exception for them?"
"Alas, the world is going to the dogs! Morals are declining, and people's hearts are no longer what they used to be!"
"Huichuntang is getting worse and worse. The old doctor from before was much better. It's a pity that he has passed away."
"Yes, Huichuntang has been declining ever since the old doctor passed away."
Everyone shook their heads, their faces showing dissatisfaction.
Hearing the crowd's discussion, Lin Cuiying said loudly, "You will get your comeuppance sooner or later for treating patients like this. There are other clinics in Shiban Town besides yours. We will never come here again."
After saying that, Lin Cuiying pulled Lin Tiandong away.
"Sister, what should we do?" Lin Tiandong asked with some concern.
"Let's go to another clinic."
Lin Tiandong also felt that the people at Huichuntang had gone too far and never wanted to come here again.
Lin Cuiying returned to Chen's side and told them what had just happened.
After hearing this, Chen sighed and said, "Let's go to another clinic."
“Mother, I know a clinic called Anhetang. Let’s go there and take a look,” Lin Tiandong said from the side.
He learned about Anhetang while chatting with someone when he had nothing to do earlier.
“Alright, then let’s go to Anhetang.” Madam Chen nodded.
Afterwards, the family headed towards Anhetang.
Anhetang was not far from Huichuntang; they arrived there after walking a short distance.
Lin Cuiying looked at Anhetang in front of her and frowned slightly.
The entrance to Anhetang was deserted, not a soul in sight. Compared to Huichuntang, it was like night and day.
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