Chapter 56 Sharing Pastries
This problem of using one's own spear to attack another's shield was not a problem for Zhang Yunniang at all.
She quietly covered up her partiality and said, "Your two brothers didn't accompany me all morning. When I was working, I turned around and saw Niuniu accompanying me. I was so happy. This bowl of frangipani is a reward from me to my good boy."
Niu Niu was only five years old and was easily fooled by Zhang Yunniang. While eating frangipani, she was still immersed in the joy of being praised by her mother as a good child.
After finishing the frangipani, Niuniu touched her belly and said, "Mom, I don't want to have breakfast anymore."
Zhang Yunniang was slightly surprised when she heard this and asked, "A bowl of frangipani is enough to make you full?"
Although Niu Niu is small, she has a big appetite. She needs at least a bowl of egg drop soup and a bowl of porridge in the morning, and also a vegetable steamed bun as big as a baby's fist.
Niuniu said seriously: "I'm really full. If I eat any more, I might vomit."
For a country family, the most important thing is eating. The child, who is always the most active in eating, suddenly said that he couldn't eat anymore. Zhang Yunniang was naturally worried.
She reached out and touched Niu Niu's forehead; the temperature seemed normal.
"Are you feeling unwell? Do you have a headache or feel dizzy? Do you want to sleep?"
Listening to Zhang Yunniang's series of questions, Niuniu shook her head and said, "I'm not feeling uncomfortable, it's just that my stomach is complaining that I really can't eat anymore."
Zhang Yunniang was still worried and asked again, "You don't want to eat porridge and vegetable steamed buns? It's my fault. I make this every day. Are you tired of it?"
Niuniu shook her head and said, "The breakfast made by mom is the best. Niuniu will never get tired of it."
Zhang Yuniang thought about it, turned around and walked into the house, taking out a piece of fragrant soft cake.
Niuniu didn't answer and said, "Mom, if you give me food, I will spit it out. It's a waste. I may have to wait a while before I can eat."
Zhang Yunniang had no choice but to put the cake away, but unexpectedly she was seen by Gu Zhao who had just got up.
"There's something delicious to eat!" Gu Zhao cheered and immediately surrounded Zhang Yuniang and clamored for food.
Zhang Yuniang's head hurt from the noise, so she finally cut the cake into three parts.
Gu Zhao's one third was almost completely devoured as soon as he got it.
Then he looked at the remaining two thirds with longing eyes, but Zhang Yuniang had no intention of breaking the rules.
Gu Zhao saw that it was time to eat, so he immediately jumped up and said, "I'll go call big brother to eat!"
After Gu Yan came in, Gu Zhao immediately circled around his elder brother like a little tail, his eyes constantly glancing at the pastry.
After all, Gu Yan is the eldest brother. His habit of taking care of his younger brother over the years made him want to give the one-third of the cakes he got to Gu Zhao.
"Don't give him any share. Don't let him develop the habit of begging for money!" Zhang Yunniang spoke out to stop them.
Gu Yan sighed and gave Gu Zhao a helpless look, but he did not eat the cake. Instead, he wrapped it in a handkerchief and put it in his pocket, explaining to his mother, "My son will eat it after he is tired from studying this morning."
Although Gu Zhao was very greedy, he still had some dignity and didn't ask his sister for food. Instead, he urged Niuniu: "Eat quickly, I just tasted it, it's delicious!"
Niu Niu shook her head helplessly.
Zhang Yunniang also wrapped up her daughter's portion and stuffed it into the small pouch on Niuniu's waist. She also reminded Gu Zhao: "Don't eat snacks for your sister. Remember?"
Gu Zhao raised his head and chest and said, "Mom, who are you looking down on? I am your brother, a real man. I can't wait to protect my sister. How could I steal her food!"
Of course, if his sister offered him food, he wouldn't be stupid enough to refuse.
After finishing breakfast, Zhang Yunniang hurriedly washed the dishes and invited Liu Xiaoru over: "Sister, please help me take care of the two older ones. I will take Niuniu to the clinic."
When Liu Xiaoru heard that Niuniu needed to see a doctor, she was even more anxious than Zhang Yunniang and asked repeatedly, "What's wrong with my dear? Where do you feel uncomfortable? Sister, do you have enough money? If not, spend my money first!"
Zhang Yunniang couldn't help but laugh when she heard this, but her worries were eventually diluted by Liu Xiaoru's panicked look.
“I can’t eat.”
After hearing this explanation, Liu Xiaoru was not relieved, but said: "Not being able to eat is a big deal! Sister, take her to the clinic!"
Of course, considering how much Liu Xiaoru cares about Niu Niu, a broken hand might be a big deal.
The clinic was not far away and the doctor's pulse diagnosis results came out very quickly.
"There's nothing wrong with the child, he just eats less. It shouldn't be a big deal." said the old doctor.
Zhang Yunniang was still worried. After all, her daughter couldn't eat immediately after she made the wish in her dream. Who knew if she had any hidden illness.
The old doctor said, "The child can run and jump now, and her pulse is stable. If she still eats less in a few days, you can bring her here again."
Zhang Yunniang hurriedly asked: "How many days is a few days later?"
The old doctor thought for a moment and said, "Five days."
Zhang Yuniang took out her purse to pay the medical fee and grabbed a handful of copper coins.
The old doctor quickly said, "There's nothing wrong with the child, why give him money?"
Zhang Yunniang still insisted on giving the money.
The old doctor said, "I won't charge any consultation fee for the neighbors who come to see me as long as they are fine. Please don't break my rules."
Zhang Yunniang then gave up.
Niuniu felt that this scene was very familiar, as if it had happened before. She tilted her head and said skillfully: "Thank you, doctor grandpa, I wish you a long life!"
Although the old doctor was not the same person as the doctor in the town before, there was no old man who didn't like to hear this. He smiled and said, "You are so sweet, little kid. Grandpa also wishes you good health and safety!"
Zhang Yunniang walked out of the clinic with her child in her arms, and couldn't help but sigh: "Niuniu is really amazing. She doesn't spend any money every time she comes to the clinic."
Niuniu grinned and said, "The old man with the white beard told me that I don't need to take the bitter medicine."
Zhang Yunniang was shocked. She didn't know that one could make a wish for such a thing. Doesn't it mean that Niu Niu will always be healthy?
When she returned to the rented house, Liu Xiaoru was relieved to learn that Niu Niu was not seriously injured.
Gu Zhao cheered and pulled his sister to look for bugs.
Gu Yan glanced at his mother, then followed with his book in hand. After he was out of the adults' sight, Gu Yan took out the third of the pastry he had had in the morning, cut it in half, and handed it to his younger brother and sister.
"Eat quickly." Gu Yan urged.
Gu Zhao's movements were quicker than anyone else's. Niuniu didn't take it, but said, "I really can't eat it. I'll throw it up if I eat it."
Gu Yan touched her head and asked, "Does it hurt?"
Niuniu shook her head and said, "I'm not uncomfortable, I'm just a little greedy. Maybe it will be better in a few days. Brother, eat quickly, and I'll give you some of mine too."
Gu Zhao looked at the pastries that Niu Niu took out of her purse and couldn't help swallowing again.
Gu Yan glanced at his stupid brother who was almost drooling at the side, and thought to himself: It turns out that the brat is no match for his obedient and soft sister!
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