Chapter 97: Chapter 97 Inseparable Friends

Chapter 97: Chapter 97 Inseparable Friends

This discordant charm had become Su Yu’s pleasure in teasing him.

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The next morning, as the first light of dawn broke, Su Yu had already gotten up quietly to prepare breakfast.

Surprisingly, even Xixi, who usually loved to linger in bed, was moved by her busyness and uncharacteristically offered to help, indicating that her illness had indeed completely healed.

The leftover steamed buns from the previous day were carefully reheated, paired with finely chopped pork mixed with fragrant and tender green peppers, and three golden, crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside fried eggs, making a simple yet cozy breakfast ready to be served.

By this time, Jiang Ziling was able to wash up independently with the aid of his cane. Su Yu silently applauded his growing ability to fend for himself.

Since that first night he arrived, he had not cried out in pain again and now managed his daily routines by himself, although his movements were somewhat slow. However, his relentless spirit was truly admirable.

Since he moved slowly, Su Yu did not wait for him to join her for the first light of the early morning, instead, she set off on her busy day alone.

The morning light was still gentle, and she knew she needed to hurry to plant the seeds of hope into the eagerly awaiting soil before the sun became harsher to avoid the seedlings succumbing to the scorching trials later.

After briefly instructing Jiang Ziling, she shouldered a heavy bag of vegetable seeds and took up the farming tools, stepping lightly through the door into the dawn.

And the lively little sprite—Xixi, holding the small hoe Su Yu typically used for gathering herbs, bounced along behind her with a face full of youthful joy, adding a touch of childlike fun to the laborious trip.

“Little girl, do you want to help me plant vegetables?”

Su Yu asked with a gentle smile curving her lips.

Xixi nodded obediently, her clear, water-like eyes curving into crescents, displaying a charm filled with innocence and purity that made one feel affectionate.

In this tranquil rural life, having an additional innocent and cheerful little helper was always a wonderful thing.

Their figures, one in front of the other, spread out slowly along the winding village path, with a breeze brushing their faces, carrying the fragrance of the earth.

As they passed by Sister-in-law He’s house, a fierce argument piercing the thin walls disrupted the quiet of the village.

“You ungrateful woman, dare to say I’m sick again and see, I’ll personally pull out your tongue!”

Meng Yuanyou’s voice was full of threats.

But Xie Qifen’s voice was full of defiance, “I didn’t say you were sick. It’s hard to find a good prescription, why not just try it?”

Then, an even harsher rebuttal followed, “Talk back again and see if I don’t teach you a lesson!”

Even separated by a wall, Su Yu could deeply feel Meng Yuanyou’s fury and couldn’t help thinking, if one is sick, one should seek treatment. Why resist? Why torment oneself by avoiding solutions?

Su Yu gently shook her head, not pausing to stay, and continued walking forward.

She knew that these domestic matters were not for outsiders to intervene and could only be resolved by the parties involved.

When Su Yu arrived at the field, her forehead was damp with fine beads of sweat, and her breathing was slightly hurried, a sign of both her rush and eagerness.

She asked with concern if the Xixi following her felt tired, but the latter shook her head resolutely, gently wiping Su Yu’s sweat away with her small, warm sleeve.

At that moment, Su Yu’s heart felt like it was melted by the warm sun, and she involuntarily pulled Xixi into her arms, pressing her cheek against the soft cheek of the child, delivering a series of kisses filled with love.

Initially, Su Yu had planned to perform acupuncture on Xixi right then, but considering the child’s fear of needles, she decided to postpone it, planning to let Xixi watch her administer acupuncture on Jiang Ziling later, believing that over time, the fear would gradually dissipate.

Su Yu divided the planting areas skillfully based on the characteristics of the seeds, carefully sowing and covering, each step filled with deep affection and anticipation for the land.

And Xixi, mimicking her every move seriously, leveraged the days she followed her master in the fields; the little girl also looked quite adept at farming.

However, the task they had imagined to be quickly completed actually drained more of their energy and time than predicted, and only when the noon sun became as hot as fire did they finally end their conversation with nature.

Gazing at the land waiting to be moistened, Su Yu felt mixed emotions.

If this vast land had to rely on manpower for irrigation, the mere thought of it was exhaustingly overwhelming.

That’s enough, let’s go home, she thought to herself – now both thirsty and tired, she could attend to the irrigation later when she felt rejuvenated.

In her heart, she silently prayed for a timely rain, which would be the greatest blessing from heaven.

On the way back, they unexpectedly ran into Xie Qifen, who was returning from her own vegetable garden, basket full of produce.

Xie Qifen, with a warm face, called out from a distance, “Hey, Su Yu, you left home early today? Did you get a good harvest?”

While speaking, she took a few bunches of fresh, juicy vegetables from her basket and handed them to Su Yu, her eyes full of neighborly warmth, “These are freshly picked, very fresh, take them home and enjoy!”

Though Su Yu and Xie Qifen were not the closest of friends, they had quite a good relationship; considering these vegetables were everyday necessities, Su Yu gladly accepted this neighborly kindness, feeling a warm surge in her heart.

She smiled gently, her voice as soft as a spring breeze, “A few days ago, I asked Jiang Ziling to clear some land at the foothills in our village. I thought of farming our own vegetables, so we don’t always have to bother everyone and keep asking for things from you all.”

Upon hearing this, Xie Qifen frowned slightly, her voice filled with concern as she reminded, “The place at the foot of the mountain is not close and quite secluded. Your tender vegetables might not even grow well before becoming a meal for the wild animals in the forest! You should at least build a sturdy fence around the area to ensure proper protection.”

Su Yu nodded in agreement, internally acknowledging that Xie Qifen made a very good point.

“Alright, I’ll set up a fence once I get a bit of free time in a few days. Aunt Wang, thank you for the reminder.”

Just as she was about to leave, Xie Qifen suddenly grabbed her sleeve in a rush, her voice hesitant and urgent, “Wait, Su Yu, don’t go yet…”

Su Yu turned around, a puzzled look in her eyes, “Aunt Wang, is there something else?”

Then, as if having made a significant decision, Xie Qifen lowered her voice to almost a whisper, “You know, my husband whenever he hears about taking medicine, he reacts as if he’s been stung by a wasp; he’s incredibly resistant. I really don’t know what to do, what do you think I should do?”