Chapter 138

Ding ling ling.

Those who often buy new bicycles know that every component of a new bike is polished and works well.

Especially this bell—when lightly flicked, it gives a clear, crisp sound.

Pei Yan Ting had a new bike, was in good spirits, and pulled her sister to an acquaintance's house to trade for eggs.

"Old Man Wu, I'm back again."

"Hey, Doctor Pei, please come in and sit—who is this?"

"This is my sister, Shen Man; if I don't come and she does, you can safely trade eggs with her."

"Good, good, good—people introduced by Doctor Pei, I trust the old man; hurry, come inside and sit."

The old man who spoke was stooped, leaning on a cane, his clothes patched but washed until they were whitish, showing he paid attention to hygiene.

Pei Yan Ting leaned her bike by the door, gestured for her sister to stop, and they went inside to sit.

Shen Man withdrew her scrutinizing gaze and obediently followed her sister-in-law into the house.

If it weren't for her sister-in-law leading the way, she herself wouldn't dare just walk into a stranger's home.

"Old Man Wu, where's Xiao Liu? My sister and I just had our military wedding, we brought some candy to give Xiao Liu a sweet treat."

Pei Yan Ting entered the house with ease, pulled out a stool, gestured for her sister to sit first, then took out a handful, two handfuls of candy from her pocket.

Seeing that, Shen Man also took out two handfuls of candy from her bag.

Not mentioning other things, she always keeps candy in her bag, and in her storage she has two cases stocked from when she was in the Capital.

The old man Wu's motion of pouring water paused, then he hurriedly said:

"Enough, enough, you've come; I don't have anything good to offer, it's a shame to let you take so much candy..."

"Hey, this candy is to give Xiao Liu a sweet treat, to let him share in the joy—please don't refuse."

Pei Yan Ting's tone was familiar; she naturally took the kettle, switched from guest to host, and poured water for herself and her sister.

"You sit, I'll go to the room to get the eggs."

Old Man Wu knew he couldn't outtalk Doctor Pei, so he gave up, gratefully threw out a sentence, and shakily walked in with his cane.

After the old folks left, Shen Man then examined the wall hangings in the main room: there were several black-and-white old photos, one of which showed a young man in military uniform embracing a female nurse in a white coat, the photo already yellowed.

"That is Old Man Wu's youngest son and daughter-in-law, namely Xiao Liu's parents; ten years ago, in a typhoon, they died while doing disaster relief, leaving only Xiao Liu and Old Man Wu..."

Pei Yan Ting lowered her voice and explained to her sister the situation of Old Man Wu's family.

Old Man Wu's two daughters both died one after another, and contact with their sons-in-law ceased.

His wife, after the death of their youngest son, was devastated and also passed away.

Now this family consists only of the grandfather and grandson, depending on each other.

Xiao Liu's mother was a nurse at the Military Region Hospital; if not for that accident, she would probably now be a head nurse or have transferred to a department as a director.

What a pity, she died young.

The doctors and nurses in the hospital all look after this grandfather and grandson.

The Women's Director of the Subdistrict Community, knowing that this grandfather and grandson have a hard life, turned a blind eye and allowed Old Man Wu to keep ten chickens in his backyard.

These chickens lay eggs daily; those who are willing to come trade for eggs do so.

If there is a pregnant woman in the household needing nourishment, they also come to trade for a chicken.

In short, relying on these ten chickens, Old Man Wu managed to raise his grandson with difficulty.

Pei Yan Ting doesn't get seasick, so she often helps her colleagues come trade for eggs.

Moreover, Xiao Liu is well-behaved; she often brings him food and clothing, making their relationship even more harmonious.

"From now on, whenever I need eggs, I'll come here to Old Man Wu's to trade."

After hearing that, Shen Man was deeply moved.

Love is passed on like this, hand in hand.

Seeking no reward, only the present, with a clear conscience.

Moreover, after the oven is built, she also needs eggs.

Where else to buy if not buying?

Being able to help this grandfather and grandson is quite good.

"Yan Ting sister~"

Just as Shen Man was drinking water, a boy about ten or eleven years old, carrying a sack, ran into the house.

Upon seeing the unfamiliar older sister, he halted his steps nervously and lowered his voice:

"There are guests at home."

Pei Yan Ting saw the newcomer, looked him over from head to toe; he wasn't injured, and he seemed to have grown an inch taller since last time.

She then introduced her sister to him: "Xiao Liu, this is my sister; you can call her Manman sister. We're here to trade for eggs, and incidentally to give you some candy."

"Manman sister, hello."

Xiao Liu's face turned red; he quickly shouted, then lowered his head to stare blankly at his torn shoes.

For the first time, he saw a real person more handsome than the movie posters outside the cinema!

"Mm, hello."

Shen Man noticed the boy's nervousness and propriety, so she changed the subject and asked:

"It smells good; is what's in your handbag mango?"

"Mm-hmm, it's mango, fully ripe; I just picked it from the tree, it's so sweet."

Xiao Liu honestly scratched his head; hearing the pretty sister mention mango, he untied the sack's knot and pulled out a few of the large, soft mangoes inside.

Then he hastily stuffed them into his pocket, preparing to wash the skins, plate them, and bring them over.

Pei Yan Ting bent over, squatted, pinched a few hard mangoes, set them aside, thought of something, lifted her gaze to her sister, and asked.

"Little sister, do you like eating fruit?"

"Mm, I like it."

Shen Man nodded vigorously; the fructose abundant in fruit is very friendly to her constitution.

Who wouldn't like eating fruit?

There are so many types of fruit; she only wishes she could control her daily intake, otherwise she'd eat fruit even if she didn't eat rice.

"Then when the jackfruit and durian ripen, let Xiao Liuzi keep an eye out for you."

Pei Yan Ting drew the conclusion that it seems the little sister indeed likes eating fruit.

We've arrived at Sea Island; Sea Island is suitable for growing all kinds of tropical fruit!

Like durian, those who like it find it fragrant.

Those who dislike it loathe it intensely.

But those of them who study medicine all know that durian has many benefits for the body; for example, consuming it before menstruation can greatly reduce menstrual pain.

Although it cannot cure completely, it's not miraculous for everyone, but it's still friendly to many sisters.

"Sure."

Shen Man nodded obediently, presenting an attitude of listening to her sister-in-law, which is endearing.

Pei Yan Ting struggled to restrain her right hand, lest she couldn't help but rub the little sister's head.

Exactly, this is her ideal little sister.

Obedient, sensible, quiet.

How unlike her cousin Pei Yao, who is aloof and self-possessed in front of outsiders, but at home just chatters nonstop, annoyingly so.

Just as the two were speaking, Xiao Liuzi came out carrying a plate of diced mango.

"Ladies, please enjoy."

In the plate, there were two forks placed thoughtfully.

"Thank you."

Upon first meeting, Shen Man had a very good impression of this young boy: thoughtful, considerate down to the smallest detail, very well-behaved.

Pei Yan Ting patted the young boy's shoulder without ceremony, chattering away with instructions——

"Xiao Liuzi, put all the wedding candy back in your room, lest someone see it later and try to take it from you."

"Okay."

Xiao Liuzi vigilantly glanced outside the door; fortunately no one came, so he immediately complied—listening to Sister Yan Ting is always right!