Du Heng and his two companions set off relatively early, leaving at 1:40 PM.
When they arrived, the entire Village Committee compound was already teeming with people, predominantly elderly men and women.
Seeing this, Du Heng understood.
This enthusiastic turnout was due to a few key reasons. First, people believed the Health Clinic doctors were significantly more skilled than village doctors, and not just by a small margin.
Second, it was free. The loudspeakers had been announcing it all through lunchtime, and opportunities like this were rare.
Third, it was a chance to join in the excitement. After all, with the recent snow, there was no work to be done in the fields, so gathering for a chat was a good way to pass the time.
As Du Heng's group approached, a crowd quickly surged around them, and the scene grew increasingly chaotic.
However, such a scene was no challenge for Zuo Liangliang, especially with the village party secretary also present.
