With a gesture from the village chief, the villagers began beating drums and setting off fireworks to welcome the arrival of the medical team.
Captain Zhang jumped off the vehicle, stepped forward to shake hands with the village chief, and said, "Hello, we received orders from the higher-ups to come and provide medical assistance. Please, old chief, help us find a spacious place to set up camp! Once we are settled today, we can start treating people tomorrow."
"Comrades of the PLA, why not stay in the villagers' homes? It would be more convenient for meals, too!"
"Old chief, we have our rules and cannot trouble the villagers! We have cooks and can manage our meals ourselves!" Captain Zhang replied.
"Alright! Since you want to cook, you can go to the little river on the edge of the village. There's a large meadow there, and it's convenient for washing by the river!"
"Great. Please, old chief and villagers, lead the way!"
