Chapter 75: Improvement 1
That’s right, why did Su Hua know this before Su Chong did?
Su Xiaolu was also aware of the problem. Su Chong and Su Hua were about as intelligent as each other. Since the beginning of the treatment, they had improved about the same amount. Both of them were gradually learning to think, but some things were still different.
Su Hua seemed to learn faster and remember more.
When Su Chong asked this question, it got everyone thinking.
After a while, Su Hua said seriously, “Because I’m a little smarter than you, but you’re much stronger than me.”
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Su Chong looked at Su Hua and seemed to be thinking seriously. He paused and said, “Hua is right. You are smarter than me. I am stronger than you. I will protect you all.”
Su Chong pointed at Su Hua, Zhou Heng, Su Xiaoling, and Su Xiaolu.
Su Xiaolu ran to Su Chong with a smile and hugged his waist happily. “Brother, you’re so awesome. I’m so happy.”
Her big brother and second brother were finally not stupid.
Su Chong lowered his head and looked at his sister, who was hugging his waist with a sweet smile. He was also happy from the bottom of his heart. He bent down and picked up Su Xiaolu. He said gently, “Big Brother is happy too.”
It was only recently that he’d begun to understand that he and his brother were a little different from the others, but he didn’t mind because his sister always smiled at him with her pretty eyes.
A thought formed in his mind. He wanted to protect them.
Su Hua reached out and ruffled Su Xiaolu’s hair.
Su Xiaoling smiled with tears in her eyes. She did not want anyone to see her tears, so she immediately turned around and wiped them away. She said to Zhou Heng gratefully, “Little Brother Heng, thank you.”
Zhou Heng took a deep look at Su Xiaoling, shook his head, and said, “You don’t have to thank me. Xiaolu cured them. If this continues, they can go to school after the new year.”
Hearing this, Su Xiaoling was overjoyed. This was great. This way, her eldest and second brothers could also take the scholarly examination in the future.
Her parents would be thrilled.
In the afternoon, Su Sanlang returned with some green bean cakes.
He distributed them to the children and gave two pieces to Madam Zhao.
The children were learning to read, and Su Sanlang did not disturb them.
When they arrived at Madam Zhao’s side, Su Sanlang asked, “Darling, did Hu and the others come to get the medicine?”
Madam Zhao ate her green bean cake and said, “I don’t think so. I haven’t seen anyone.”
She was working in the vegetable patch. Maybe she hadn’t been paying attention.
Su Sanlang thought for a moment and said, “Darling, can I send one of the pheasants over?”
Su Sanlang asked Madam Zhao for her opinion. Madam Zhao smiled gently and said, “Why not? Of course you can.”
Su Sanlang smiled warmly. “You know me best.”
Madam Zhao smiled gently. How could she not? This was her husband.
Su Sanlang took a break and prepared to deliver the pheasant.
Su Xiaolu went to get the medicine. She ran to Su Sanlang and said, “Father, take me there. I’ll go see Auntie again.”
Thinking that Su Xiaolu knew medicine, Su Sanlang agreed. Before he left, he even instructed Su Chong and Su Hua to study well from Heng.
Su Sanlang squatted down and said to Su Xiaolu, “Simei, come. I’ll carry you on my back.”
Su Xiaolu ran forward quickly and said mischievously, “I don’t want Daddy to carry me. I want to walk by myself.”
Su Sanlang usually had to do a lot of work and was already very tired. Su Xiaolu had let her parents carry her since she was young, but she was old enough to grow out of it.
She let Su Sanlang carry her last night only because it was dark then.
It was not yet dark. Of course, she wanted to walk on her own.
Su Sanlang had no choice but to let her be.
When they arrived at Chen Hu’s house, they saw Chen Daniu working with some pig gra.s.s in the main room.
Chen Erniu was washing diapers in the yard.
The two sisters’ eyes lit up when they saw Su Sanlang and Su Xiaolu.
“Third Uncle, Xiaolu.”
Chen Daniu stood up and patted the dust off her body before walking out in embarra.s.sment.
Su Sanlang asked, “Where’s your father? Why didn’t he come to get the medicine?”
Chen Daniu and Chen Erniu lowered their heads. Chen Daniu whispered, “Third Uncle, my grandmother refused to give us money… My father went into the mountains to find bird nests and bird eggs to nourish Mother’s body.”
That statement alone told Su Sanlang what was going on.
Mother Chen refused to use the money to get the medicine for Madam Qian. Chen Hu had no choice. He thought that he had already troubled Su Sanlang enough last night. Without money, how could he have the cheek to get the medicine?
Even if Su Sanlang’s family was familiar with Doctor Wu, the medicine was not for nothing. It was not easy for Doctor Wu to go into the mountains to pick herbs every day, so Chen Hu did not get the medicine.
Su Sanlang sighed and handed the medicine and pheasant to Chen Daniu. “I’ve brought you the medicine. Tell your father that you don’t need to pay and take care of your mother’s body. When your father comes back, get him to stew this pheasant for your mother. Tell your father to look for me if he needs anything.”
The hardest thing in the world was family matters. Even if he felt that it was unfair, he could only let it go.
He could not interfere in Chen Hu’s family matters, but if Chen Hu needed help, he would definitely help.
“Okay, I’ll tell Father. Thank you, Third Uncle.”
Chen Daniu’s eyes were red as she spoke gratefully.
Su Xiaolu went to see Madam Qian, who was breastfeeding the newborn child.
Seeing Su Xiaolu, Madam Qian smiled and said, “Xiaolu, you’re here.”
Su Xiaolu smiled and nodded. “Auntie, I’m here to see you. Give me your hand.”
Madam Qian reached out her hand and watched Su Xiaolu take her pulse seriously. Madam Qian smiled and said, “Xiaolu, you’re a good child. Your parents will live a good life in the future. I’m happy for them.”
Su Xiaolu smiled and said, “Auntie, thank you for your blessing.”
Just like Madam Zhao, Madam Qian was gentle and kind.
However, it was not easy for gentle and kind people in this world. Most people would not know how to be content and would only push their luck.
“Auntie, you’re weak. Even if you’re taking medicine, you have to eat something good to nourish your body. If you’re always tired, your body will collapse quickly. If you’re sick, Big Sister Erniu, Big Sister Daniu, and their little brother will be sad.”
Su Xiaolu said to Madam Qian. Madam Qian’s body was similar to that of Madam Zhao three years ago. She had suffered a huge loss. If she continued to work, she would not be able to last another two years.
Madam Qian understood Su Xiaolu’s words and looked a little dazed. She seemed to have thought of something and lowered her eyes. She nodded with a choked voice and said, “Okay, thank you, Xiaolu. I understand.”
Su Xiaolu did not say anything else. She smiled and praised the newborn child. She said, “Auntie, Little Brother looks like Uncle Hu. He should be like Uncle Hu when he grows up. He’s so cute. Auntie, take care of yourself. I won’t disturb you anymore.”