Sweetwater Town’s Little Clinic

Xu An was sent to a medical clinic in the prefectural city at the age of seven to become an apprentice. He started with odd jobs and learning medicinal herbs, then moved on to feeling pulses and giving acupuncture. When he came of age, the old doctor told him his apprenticeship was over and he was ready to treat patients on his own. Xu An packed his things and decided to return to his hometown, where he would open a small clinic in Tianshui Town and scrape by. When the He family heard that Xu An had suddenly returned home, they panicked. He was already promised to one of their children. The eldest daughter had found a match and was already engaged, so she couldn't be promised to him anymore. The second son hadn't been betrothed, but he was picky. He looked down on Xu An for having no parents to support him and no house, shop, or farmland, and refused to marry him! What were they supposed to do? There was only one child left: their adopted son, who spent all year in the mountains tending the orchard and keeping bees. He was quite aloof... When Xu An met the He family's adopted son for their arranged introduction, the young man kept his head bowed, his gaze lowered, his expression cool, and said nothing. Xu An had expected him to think little of him. After all, he had nothing now and was hardly a good match. He said sincerely, “Our families only made that match as a joke years ago. Marriage should be a matter of mutual consent. If you're not interested...” “I'm willing.” The He family's adopted son suddenly raised his head, frowning, his eyes dark and bright. “I'm willing.” #The bottom has loved the top for a long time #Ensemble cast, ordinary townsfolk, no one is perfect Theme: Starting from nothing, hard work brings its rewards