Chapter 7

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Protagonist:

Chai Mi

Chai Youqing wanted to say something more, but Chai Zhongxiao and the Old Couple changed the subject, leaving no room for Chai Youqing to speak further.

Chai Youqing had no choice but to go home on an empty stomach.

Arriving home, he felt uneasy, thinking Father had handled this unfairly, but he had no good way to refuse. Yet not refusing meant he couldn't explain it to his wife Su Wan — after all, that calf was raised by Su Wan from a young age.

Chai Youqing ate a few mouthfuls of cold leftover rice haphazardly; he had originally planned to go to the Hospital today, but now he had no face to go, so he simply took his hoe and pickaxe and continued working on the Mountain behind the house.

If he got tired, perhaps he wouldn't overthink.

Meanwhile Chai Mi, in the Hospital, had stayed up all night; though her spirits were still good, she was somewhat drowsy. The Hospital had many beds but few patients, yet Chai Mi did not sleep on the Hospital Bed at night — first, it was taboo; second, Second Sister Chai Xiu was there, so she let Chai Xiu sleep.

Come morning, Chai Mi went to the Hospital's second-floor Shi Tang, got three portions of Millet Porridge, a plate of Pickled Vegetables, several Steamed Buns and Steamed Buns, and that counted as Breakfast for Mother, Second Sister, and herself.

Around eight o'clock, the doctor came for rounds, saying Su Wan was already out of danger; fortunately they came early, her body had no major issues, but she still needed to recuperate well for a period, and injections would be needed for four or five days for observation.

Chai Mi didn't understand medical Knowledge much; knowing it in the Hospital was of No Use — professional matters should be left to professionals.

Moreover Chai Mi knew that doctors in this era were all good doctors; saving lives and healing the sick was their calling. So Chai Mi just let Mother rest with Peace of Mind, without too much mental pressure.

Afterward Su Wan started another IV drip; Chai Mi kept her company chatting, and felt Su Wan's condition had improved a lot.

With less pressure in her heart, Chai Mi chatted with Su Wan for a while, then leaned against the Bed head, resting on her arm and dozed off.

Just as she was dozing, the Hospital door opened again, and four people entered.

Three women, one man.

A somewhat obese, short-haired woman with a very large belly — precisely Chai Mi's Aunt (Mother's Sister) Su Jin; an even fatter, blissful-looking woman with a very broad frame and a bluish patch near her right forehead, wearing a thick braid — precisely Chai Mi's Second Aunt Su Wei.

The other middle-aged couple were Chai Mi's Aunt (Mother's Sister)'s Home's son and daughter-in-law — that is, Chai Mi's Cousin and Sister-in-law.

As soon as they entered, they saw Su Wan, immediately walked over, set down the supplements and fruits they carried, and asked after Su Wan's condition.

"Aunt (Mother's Sister), Second Aunt, Cousin, Sister-in-law, you're here." Chai Mi greeted them.

But this isn't Home, so she could only let them come inside; she couldn't brew tea or pour water.

Su Wan saw her two Sisters and also Struggled to sit up, speaking with them.

"Chai Mi, I'll buy something for my Third Aunt." Aunt (Mother's Sister)'s Home's Cousin said: "I came in a rush and didn't buy anything good — just some fruit, Eight Treasure Porridge, and milk."

Chai Mi didn't pretend to politely decline; after all, they'd already delivered it to the Hospital Bed, there was truly no way to refuse.

"Put it under the Bed." Chai Mi took a box of Eight Treasure Porridge, a large bunch of Bananas, and a large bag of Apples, and placed them under Mother Su Wan's Hospital Bed. "Big Brother, didn't you go to the Market today?"

Chai Mi's Aunt (Mother's Sister)'s Home has one son and two daughters; the daughters married off long ago; the son is called Liu San.

Liu San is actually the family's third child; as for why he was given this Simple name, perhaps they thought it would make him easy to raise.

The Customs here have always been to give sons rather earthy names — a tradition passed down from elders — saying a child with an earthy name can live Sturdily.

Who knows if there's truth to it, but Liu San indeed grew up very Sturdy.