Chapter 105 The Wonderful Uses of Fruit Juice

"Thank you, thank you all. Please take him to the police station." The stall owner said, carrying all his belongings.

"Don't be so polite. We're all just trying to make a living; it's not easy for anyone."

The stall owner glanced gratefully at the girl, then followed the group out of the market to the police station to report the incident.

Delayed by a minor incident, Yunxia hurriedly quickened her pace and arrived at the self-service kitchen. After paying, she used the available cooking utensils to make a pot of pork rib soup and stir-fry a few delicious side dishes.

"Wow, it smells so good! Little girl, you're so young and you can already cook!" the self-service kitchen owner said, craning his neck.

Yunxia, ​​who knew how to handle things, ladled out a bowl of pork rib soup and placed it in front of her. "Auntie, poor children have to learn to be independent early. They have to be able to cook, do housework, and take care of the sick. They have to be able to do everything to make a living. The smell of cooking oil makes my tongue numb. Could you please taste it for me?"

The soup is fresh and the meat is tender. One bite and you feel like you're floating on clouds!

"It's perfectly seasoned and delicious, even better than the soup that Xiandelou simmers for hours."

“Auntie, you’re joking. This can’t compare to Xiandelou. You go ahead with your work, I’ll go deliver food to my brother.”

Watching the girl carry away three large insulated buckets, the proprietress shook her head helplessly, thinking to herself, "They're all teenagers, why is my daughter always so annoying?"

In the ward, Wu Lifang took the thermos, set up a small table, and said while arranging the dishes, "Xiaxia, you must be exhausted. Achao specially saved an ice cream for you, the kind with the box."

Boxed ice cream is very expensive, and even Yunxia, ​​who is already quite wealthy, is reluctant to buy it.

He poked his head out the window and exclaimed in surprise, "The sun didn't rise in the west, did it? Ice cream! Jiang Chao, how can you be so generous?"

The boy, who had just returned from the restroom, turned ashen-faced upon hearing this. "Ha! It's fine if you don't eat it!"

As he spoke, he pulled a box of ice cream from under the covers, opened the lid, and was about to scoop it out with a stick when someone snatched it away.

"Dr. Li said you can't eat anything raw, cold, or spicy. Sigh! I'll just have to eat it anyway!"

"Hehe!"

"Aunt Wu, here, you should try some too!"

Wu Lifang waved her hand and said, "No need, Auntie doesn't like to eat it."

"Okay, wow, taro flavor, so delicious!"

"I heard from Sister Liu that it's an imported product, and you can't buy it without connections."

"Sister Liu?"

"Oh, I met her when I was getting water. We live in the same building. Her child lives downstairs. Sigh, at such a young age, he has contracted a rare disease. We've been to all the major hospitals, but they still can't find the cause."

"Mom, why are you saying all this? I'm hungry, let's eat quickly!"

Hospitals are filled with patients, and behind each patient are countless stories of suffering. Hearing too much of that can lead to depression.

Even though Jiang Chao is recovering better these days, Wu Lifang's worries can't be erased. Ultimately, it's because she's heard too many complaints from patients' families. That's why the young man interrupted her so sternly.

"Look at me, I got so engrossed in talking that I forgot the time. Come on, the dishes are all set out, come and eat!"

The pork rib soup was exceptionally delicious, the side dishes were refreshing, the rice was plump and fluffy, and the addition of a few drops of green juice gave it a smooth and creamy texture. It was the perfect dessert after the meal.

"Having a self-service kitchen is really convenient. It's good to change things up when you're tired of the cafeteria food. However, it's a bit too much for one person to handle, as it involves going to the market to buy groceries and then preparing the food."

"Aunt Wu, I'm fine. I don't feel tired. I'll go again tomorrow to make blackfish soup with some medicinal herbs to nourish myself."

"Ha! Adding medicinal herbs haphazardly will cause serious problems!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Xia blinked slightly. Thinking about it, it made sense. She only knew a little about the basics of medicinal herbs, so it was best not to get involved for now.

"Then let's just make blackfish soup. It's a very nutritious food anyway."

In the afternoon, while the group was chatting, there was a sudden knocking on the door.

Yunxia ran to the door, opened it, and was stunned to see a beautifully made-up woman standing there. "Who are you looking for?"

"You must be Xiaxia, just like Sister Wu said, as beautiful as a flower."

"You must be Sister Liu, come in and have a seat!"

It turned out she was the ice cream delivery person. I quickly made way for her and invited her in. Only then did I notice that she was followed by a thin, pale child, about my age. The child was unsteady on his feet and breathing heavily, clearly in poor health.

"Ah Chen, quickly call for help."

The child slightly raised his eyes and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, "Hello Aunt Wu, hello Brother Jiang Chao, hello Sister Yun Xia!"

"Huh, you're older than me?"

"Yes, Ah Chen is half a year older than you, so he should call you sister."

The child, breathing heavily, sat on the edge of the bed with his head bowed low, as if enduring immense pain.

"Aunt Liu, what illness does Brother Chen have?"

Thinking of her son's illness, the beautiful woman became sad and her eyes welled up with tears. She said, "Alas, he was born with a weak constitution and was always sick. He would get out of breath after walking just a few steps, and he would break out in a cold sweat after a little activity. We have been to major hospitals all over the country, but they still can't find the cause of his illness. Waaah!"

"Mom, technology is advancing. One day, the hospital will be able to find the cause of my illness and cure it."

"Yes, Sister Liu, Ah Chen is right. You have to believe in the power of science. Look, my Ah Chao has been lame for many years. The local hospitals all said that it had been delayed for too long and there was no way to treat it. But when we came to a big hospital, they tested his bone age and he had major surgery. Isn't he recovering very well now?"

"Sigh, I'm tired of hearing comforting words. I have no other wish in this life but that Ah Chen can be like a normal person, able to run and jump, and do everything he likes."

"Oh, by the way, Ah Chen said he felt a little better after drinking the juice you gave him last time. I had someone buy some high-end fruit and make some juice, but it didn't work at all, and he even vomited for a long time. Sister Wu, where did you buy the juice?"

Liu Yunjuan is willing to pay any price as long as it makes Ah Chen more comfortable.

There was still some juice left from the noon juice, so Yunxia poured a glass and handed it to the young boy, saying, "Cantaloupe juice, a great product for cooling down and detoxifying, try it."

Ah Chen held the glass in both hands, tilted his head back, and his slightly protruding Adam's apple bobbed up and down. Hiss, his skin tone was comparable to Jiang An's two years ago, frighteningly white.

"Ah Chen, drink slowly, don't choke."

After drinking a glass of juice, the young boy felt refreshed and his breathing became easier. He clenched his fist and felt full of strength.

"Mom, this is the feeling." The boy's eyes were bright and sparkling, as if they contained the stars and the sea.

"I've tried hospital cafeterias, fruit shops, supermarkets, and so on, but none of them have achieved the same effect. Sister Wu, I'm begging you, please give me a way. No matter how expensive it is, I'm willing to spend the money to buy it."

The kind-hearted Wu Lifang helped her up and sat down, patted her shoulder, and said, "They're all here to seek medical treatment, so don't talk about seeking anything. Xiaxia bought the fruit and squeezed the juice, just ask her."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yunjuan, her face streaked with tears, quickly shifted her focus. Who could resist a beauty's tears? Yunxia hurried around to the corner, retrieved a large cloth bag, opened the lid, and revealed large, plump, and tempting fruits to everyone.