Chapter 172: Chapter 172: Embarking on the Journey (2) Chapter 172: Chapter 172: Embarking on the Journey (2) “…” Gavin Campbell had always known that Avery Graham was a sarcastic woman, but he didn’t expect her words to stab so deeply. He didn’t dare to say another word and hid his blushing face to the side.

“What did Gavin Campbell do to offend you again? Seriously.” Carolline Ruiz rolled her eyes at Avery Graham. This time, it was the government who organized the event – they were just following orders, and there was no choice involved. Besides, it’s only half a year – they’ll get through it soon enough.

Moreover, hadn’t the government said it? Everyone who participated in this Countryside trip would receive unified recognition upon their return. So, what’s there to not accept about working hard for half a year in exchange for a brighter future?

Carolline had met the doctor named Bernard Taylor once before. He was said to be Andy Aguirre’s senior. The only reason Carolline had met him was that she bumped into him once when Andy brought her to the library to borrow books.

Gavin Campbell was right – Bernard Taylor was indeed very handsome. If not for his background information, anyone who saw him would think he was a prince who had stepped out of a comic book – the kind of piano, violin, or guitar prince that could drive all girls crazy. He also had a pair of beautiful hands with long, fair, and slender fingers.

It seemed like such a waste for these perfect hands to hold a scalpel. This was Carolline’s first impression upon meeting Bernard Taylor. Later, Carolline, like others, would only see news on Bernard Taylor on TV.

Bernard Taylor was often interviewed because patients’ families frequently sent him banners of appreciation. He was strict with his colleagues and nurses, but he was very patient and caring with his patients – a qualified doctor indeed.

Avery Graham stopped talking and simply played with her phone to ease her discomfort.

Carolline was exhausted after a full day’s journey. She slept a little in the morning, had lunch, and then slept some more. She didn’t even know when Avery Graham had changed buses to go to Betrovd Township, and even Gavin Campbell was asleep.

By the time the two of them were nearing Gratan Town, there were only two people left on the bus. Their journey was the longest, and by the time they arrived at the Village Hospital, it had gotten completely dark outside.

The two, accompanied by the bus master, were welcomed by the Village Chief and had an especially meager dinner. To the villagers of Gratan Town, it wasn’t meager at all – there were chicken, duck, fish, and fresh vegetables. But based on the appearance of the dishes, even city-bred Carolline and Gavin Campbell had never seen such unappetizing dishes before.

The dishes were dark and murky, and the soup wasn’t even white. It was served in some indescribable bowls, and it was impossible to distinguish the ingredients from the main dish. It seemed like a hodgepodge of everything cooked together.

Gavin Campbell was starving, but he couldn’t stomach the food. He ate a few bites before resigningly putting down his chopsticks.

Seeing this, the Village Chief could also clearly see that the two refined young doctors were struggling with the food. He said apologetically, “Sorry, Dr. Campbell, I’ll send someone to prepare better food tomorrow. Please bear with this for tonight. There isn’t much late-night food available on Gratan Town’s streets at this hour.”

“I… I’m full.” Gavin Campbell hadn’t expected the Village Chief to be so observant, and his lie came out in a stammer.

The bus master seemed to be much more experienced than them, eating three bowls of rice with the food, filling himself up and even politely thanking the Village Chief for his hospitality afterward.