Qin Sanniang looked around. There were no adults in the house, so Chen Laohan probably did it all by himself most of the time. But now that he was unwell, brewing medicine wouldn't be easy for him. So, before the two of them could even discuss it, Qin Sanniang said with a smile, "Uncles, don't worry, I have these herbs at home. I'll have someone bring them to Uncle Chen later."
In addition, if you brew it at their house, you can add water from their space, which will at least double the medicinal effect.
Chen Laohan felt a little guilty. Not only did the other party treat him for free, but they also provided the medicine. He wasn't a shameless person, and he thought that Qin Sanniang's family was about to make furniture, so he should also do his part. However, his body was not cooperating, and he was afraid he couldn't get out of bed. He was in a dilemma!
"Madam Qin, this old man really doesn't know what to say! Alas, my body is failing me. I wonder when your family plans to move? As long as I can get out of bed, I can work again!"
He wasn't just forcing himself; Old Chen's carpentry skills were top-notch. As long as he stopped coughing, he could get back to work once he had some strength in his hands.
After thinking it over, Qin San Niang decided that since it was her first house, she didn't want to settle for anything less than ideal. She decided to draw up a proper furniture design, which would take seven or eight days. Chen Lao Han, after taking her medicine, would be able to walk again by then, but a full recovery would take more than a year!
So he said, "Uncle Lao Han's craftsmanship is definitely not a problem. There's no rush for the furniture. Let me go back and draw up the blueprints, and Uncle can see if he can make it. We'll see how Uncle's health is then before making any further plans."
"Oh my, my dear niece, I'm not bragging, but if you can draw it, Brother Chen can definitely make it for you. His craftsmanship is unparalleled." Old Wang gave a thumbs up in praise. To this day, he still remembers Chen Laohan's superb carpentry skills back then, where he could carve the relief on the central beam so lifelike!
Old Chen chuckled sheepishly. He, who never liked to boast, suddenly started bragging, "Madam Qin, anything I've seen, I can make exactly as it is for you, guaranteed to satisfy you. I'll have to shamelessly owe you the consultation and medicine fees. Once I can move again, I'll definitely furnish the whole house for you, so you won't have to spend a single penny!"
Old Chen spoke from the heart, and his face flushed with excitement, a stark contrast to his pale, dying expression just moments before. Indeed, hope in one's heart provides motivation!
"Okay, Uncle Lao Han, then I'll wait for you to get better so you can make me a whole set of furniture," Qin San Niang agreed with a smile.
As for wages, they still need to be paid. As for consultation fees, they don't matter. She doesn't rely on this for a living anyway. Since she has the support of the space, Qin San Niang still wants to do more good deeds. Firstly, it's to accumulate good karma for herself, and secondly, to see if the space's functions continue to improve.
It was already noon when they left Chen Laohan's house. Wang Laohan and Qin Sanniang parted ways, with Wang Laohan heading to the construction site. Qin Sanniang, on the other hand, went home to prepare medicine.
"Third Sister, are you brewing medicine? Are you feeling unwell anywhere?" Seeing that she was brewing medicine, Liu came over nervously. As she got older, she was most afraid of anyone in her family being unwell, especially since her family consisted of young children. Even a minor headache or fever could keep her up all night worrying.
"It's alright, Mother. I'm just brewing medicine for Old Man Chen." After saying that, she told Liu how she met Old Man Chen and what happened afterward.
After hearing this, Liu nodded repeatedly. "My eldest daughter did the right thing. If neighbors help each other out, they won't forget us in the future. Everyone has difficult times!" Liu then took the initiative to take over the task of brewing the medicine. Since the space water had already been added to the medicine, Qin San Niang no longer insisted on brewing it herself.
After the medicine soup was brewed, Fatty helped deliver it. The children hadn't finished school yet, so it was just right for Fatty to go. Chen Laohan had just lost his wife, so it wouldn't be appropriate for either Liu or Lao Han to go.
Thinking of Chen Laohan's family situation—their house was bare, and they had no food to fill their stomachs—and fearing that the medicine might take effect and they would starve to death, Qin Sanniang gave Pangya a bag of coarse rice, about twenty pounds, and then, after thinking for a moment, she picked up ten eggs and put them in the basket.
Fatty, carrying the medicine and a basket on her back, quickly arrived at Chen Laohan's house following the route given by Qin Sanniang. Hao'er was sitting on the big stone stool by the fence! Seeing someone coming over with a medicine pot in his hand, he knew that it must be the family of that aunt from before delivering medicine to Grandpa.
So, he ran over on his short legs. "Sister, I'm Hao'er, Chen Laohan's grandson. Are you here to deliver medicine?"
Fatty grinned and nodded. She always liked little kids like this. "My name is Fatty. Where is your grandpa? I'll go and bring him his medicine."
"Grandpa, Grandpa, Fatty Sister is here to bring you medicine. Get up and drink your medicine, you'll feel better after you drink it!" Hao'er's happy voice echoed in the courtyard, as if she was afraid that her grandfather inside wouldn't hear her.
Lying in bed, Chen Laohan watched the sun gradually set. He thought he wouldn't be able to wait for the medicine to be delivered today, but then he thought it didn't matter. After all, the family was busy, and tomorrow would be the same. He had been lying in bed for so many days, what difference would one or two more make?
He kept thinking about what Qin San Niang had told him during the day. He was still saved! He could live for another ten or eight years and watch his grandson grow up. It was truly a blessing from heaven!
Old Chen wanted to apologize to God. He had cursed Heaven and Earth, and this wicked world. Weren't they gods? Yet they watched helplessly as his wife, son, and daughter-in-law were killed one by one, without even offering a helping hand! But now that he could continue living, he felt he should burn incense and kowtow to God. Look! How pitiful and poor people are, living such a difficult life in this world!
"Quickly, invite them in." With hope in his heart, he felt much stronger than before, and he was even able to sit up.
Fatty quickly gestured for him not to get up, then asked if Hao'er had a bowl so she could pour out the medicine.
Having received the order, Hao'er quickly moved a stool over and took a wooden bowl from the cupboard on the top floor, handing it to Fatty.
Fatty poured every last drop of the medicine into a bowl and handed it to Old Man Chen. “Grandpa Chen, this is medicine that my aunt asked me to bring over. You have to drink it all. My aunt is amazing; she can definitely cure your illness!”
"Grandpa, drink up! I have some candy here, it's really sweet!" Hao'er, as if showing off, pulled out a piece of candy from the cabinet at the foot of the bed. Qin San Niang gave him a handful, but he only ate one. He hid the rest, intending to use them to help his grandfather taste the bitterness of his medicine.
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