As soon as the initiative was released, it quickly went viral among hospital staff and on WeChat Moments. A heartwarming relay of kindness soon spread across the entire city of Xianfeng.

Hospital logistics staff took the initiative to drive the apple-laden truck to the hospital gate and set up a temporary charity sales booth. Hospital employees responded enthusiastically, coming to the booth one after another — some buying a whole box, others a bag each. They weighed the apples themselves at the set price of 10 yuan ($1.47) per kg and paid voluntarily.

As the news spread, charitable groups in Xianfeng, including volunteer associations and food delivery rider teams, also joined the buying effort. They not only purchased apples themselves but also shared the news on their social media feeds. Local citizens flocked to the scene; some bought in bulk, while others volunteered to carry goods and help promote the sale.