Chapter 5: My younger sister, Su Yunting, has been in a coma for over two months...
Su Yunting has been in a coma for more than two months. Qiu Yuru originally thought that a person in a coma must have sunken cheeks and a poor complexion.
When she actually saw him, she realized that Su Yunting wasn't as thin as she had imagined. Although he wasn't fat, he was far from being emaciated. His complexion was actually quite good, similar to hers when she wasn't wearing makeup.
At first glance, his weight and complexion were passable, but upon closer inspection, his face was angular, with eyebrows that reached his temples and a high nose bridge—truly a handsome young man.
Qiu Yu sighed softly, "What a talented person, it's a pity I don't know if he will ever wake up again."
Fortunately, she was good at adjusting her mindset. Thinking that he wouldn't die anytime soon, she felt a little lighter.
Qiu Yuruo didn't know how difficult the family's financial situation was, but judging from the fact that apart from the groom's wedding attire, there was nothing else new in the new house, the family's financial situation was definitely not optimistic.
She had long anticipated the family's financial difficulties, and she was quite satisfied with the furnishings in the house. She was optimistic, thinking that compared to the small half-room east wing she lived in at the Qiu family's house, this two large main rooms were really much better.
Although the furnishings in the room were not new, they were not exactly dilapidated either. Judging from the style of the furniture, it should be the same furniture that Su Yunting had been using all along.
Qiu Yuruo took out a bright set of clothes from her bundle, took off her wedding dress, and first touched the silver in the sleeve pocket that she had secretly sewn herself inside her inner garment.
If Qiu Yu is worried about the Qiu family, it's fine to leave the clothes and bedding to them, but it's best to keep the money with you.
Only after confirming that the silver in her sleeve pocket was safe did Qiu Yuru put on the clothes she had taken out.
After changing her clothes, the outside quieted down, and Qiu Yuru heard the person in charge calling for the wedding guests to take their seats.
She wondered whether Old Man Su or her family would cover today's expenses.
If Old Man Su were to cover the expenses, that would be great, but judging from his past actions, the likelihood of him paying for today's costs is very low.
Qiu Yuruo was struggling financially when the door opened a crack, and a little girl of about seven or eight years old peeked in.
Their eyes met, and the little girl smiled shyly before calling out, "Sister-in-law."
Su Yunting is the eldest child in his family, with two younger sisters and a younger brother. His second sister is thirteen years old, and this eight-year-old girl should be Su Yunting's younger sister, Su Jingxuan.
Qiu Yu asked her, "Are you my little sister?"
The little girl came in, clutching her clothes, head down, and softly hummed in agreement.
Seeing that she was nervous, Qiu Yuru went over, took her hand, led her to sit down on a chair, and took out the dried fruit she had taken from the bed and put it on the table for her to eat.
The little girl only took a peanut, peeled it open, and ate a few. Seeing that she had picked out all the red dates and put them aside, Qiu Yuruo asked, "Don't you like red dates?"
The little girl shook her head, "I'll save it for my older brother to make porridge."
Qiu Yuruo gently rubbed the little girl's fluffy head and picked out the red dates from the dried fruit and set them aside.
Qiu Yu picked out the dates and noticed that she wasn't eating anymore, only staring at her. So she asked, "What's wrong?"
Su Jingxuan is only eight years old this year. In just six months, she experienced the death of her father, her older brother falling into a coma, and her mother's death after being separated from her by her grandfather.
Grandpa said that once his sister-in-law entered the family, there would be someone in charge. But the neighbors all said that no girl would willingly marry a living dead man, and even if she did, she wouldn't stay long!
Before the eldest brother got married, the three siblings were anxious every day. Today, when the sister-in-law came in, she didn't make a fuss. The second brother asked him to come in first to see what was going on with his sister-in-law.
The little girl felt Qiu Yuruo's kindness as soon as she came in, and now seeing her pick out the dates for her older brother, she suddenly felt a sense of security.
She asked Qiu Yuruo, "Sister-in-law, will you stay at home forever?"
Looking at the cautious little girl, Qiu Yuruo thought of her past self and replied softly, "I am your elder brother's wife, and I am your sister-in-law. Of course I should live at home."
After hearing this, the little girl's eyes gradually brightened, and she jumped off the chair, saying, "I'll go tell my second brother and sister that my sister-in-law said she'll stay at home!"
She ran out, and Qiu Yuruo didn't stop her. She took the opportunity to let the Su family know through the little girl that she was really planning to settle down and live a good life here.
A short while later, the door was opened again, and this time a girl of about twelve or thirteen years old entered.
The little girl who just arrived is Su Yunting's younger sister, and this young woman must be Su Yunting's second younger sister, Su Jingshu, who is thirteen years old.
She came in carrying a tray filled with colorful bowls and plates, and said to Qiu Yuruo, "Sister-in-law, dinner is ready."
The girl was slender and carrying a full tray. Qiu Yuruo was worried that she couldn't hold it, so she stepped forward, took the tray, placed it on the table, and asked her, "Is this Second Sister?"
Su Jingshu replied, "Yes," and helped Qiu Yuruo take the bowls and plates out of the tray.
Qiu Yuruo looked at the bowls and plates filled to the brim with food and exclaimed, "Why are there so many dishes!"
Thinking that her sister-in-law would be in charge of the household in the future and that she wouldn't have to hide anything from her, Su Jingshu replied, "My second aunt and cousin's wife didn't go back. Aunt Shuncai, who was helping in the kitchen, brought over half of the remaining dishes."
Nowadays, when it comes to handling matters in rural areas, if a family's financial situation isn't particularly good, all that's needed is to prepare a feast for relatives. At most, one representative from each family in the clan will attend, along with the person in charge. As for family members, unless they are helping out, few will stay for a meal.
Old Qiu knew the situation here, so he only sent six people to accompany the bride. In addition to the family members and the person in charge, there would be a maximum of two tables. Su Jing Shu didn't seem to know how to cook, so the kitchen needed to be filled with helpers. If there were skilled cooks at home, there would be no need to find anyone to help in the kitchen.
Since Aunt Shuncai was hired to help with the cooking, Aunt Su Er wasn't there to help. For her to stay and eat like this is truly shameless.
The three children didn't invite their own aunt, but instead asked Aunt Shuncai to help with the cooking. Considering that she shared half of the food left in the kitchen with her second sister, it's obvious without asking that Aunt Shuncai is a good person.
Thinking of Aunt Shuncai, Qiu Yuruo thought of the sister-in-law who helped her out of the sedan chair and was known as the Su Huai family's sister-in-law.
Women who can help with happy occasions are usually blessed with good fortune and have harmonious families. Basically, when it comes to burning incense and setting up the bed, people like this are chosen because they are capable and sensible.
People who help like this should be invited to stay for a meal, so Qiu Yuruo asked Su Jingshu, "Sister-in-law Su Huai hasn't gone back yet, has she?"
Su Jingshu: "Sister-in-law Su Huai said she had something to do at home and went back just now."
Looking into her clear eyes, Qiu Yuruo realized that although her younger sister had grown into a young woman, she still didn't quite understand the ways of social interaction.
If someone is asked to stay for a meal, it's difficult for Aunt Shuncai, who helps out, to say no. Given the family's situation, the host didn't insist, so the person simply left.
Qiu Yuruo picked out a bowl of meat dishes, put it aside, and said to Su Jingshu, "Second sister, go get a basket and take this bowl of dishes to Sister-in-law Su Huai."
Su Jingshu first gave a somewhat bewildered "Ah," and then realized that since the other party had helped her family, her family should invite them to stay for a meal.
Thinking of this, she quickly agreed and turned to go out to get the basket.
Su Jingshu took a basket to deliver the vegetables. Qiu Yuru ate a simple meal, then looked at the other untouched dishes, wondering how to get Su Yunting to eat.
When Qiu Yuruo agreed to marry into the Su family, she adjusted her mindset and naturally hoped that Su Yunting, who was in a coma, could wake up.
If, as everyone predicts, the hope of him waking up is slim, Qiu Yuruo secretly hopes that he can hold on for a few more years.
Regardless of whether Su Yunting wakes up in the future or dies young, Qiu Yuruo will never leave the Su family.
She couldn't guarantee she'd find a good family to marry into again. Rather than being a slave in another family, she'd rather be the head of the Su family.
The Su family is currently facing some difficulties, but there has been no war in recent years. Although this era cannot be considered a golden age, it is still a peaceful one.
The food they cook is delicious, so they could easily find a place to sell it. The Qiu family only has their eyes on the land. In fact, if they let them sell food, they could earn just as much in a year as they would from the land!
This is why Qiu Yuruo insisted on asking Old Man Qiu and Boss Qiu for money, because no matter what you do, you need capital.
Doing business requires investigation first. Currently, we need to familiarize ourselves with the Su family's situation, especially Su Yunting's daily care.
He is currently unconscious, and Qiu Yuruo feels that he probably can't eat the food on the table.
Just as Qiu Yuruo was wondering whether she should go out and ask, Su Jingshu returned with the vegetables. Before Qiu Yuruo could say anything, she ran to the inner room and turned Su Yunting over.
The girl had very little strength and it was difficult for her to turn her brother over. Qiu Yuru stepped forward to help, and Su Yunting, who was lying flat, was turned to lie on his side.
After turning her brother over, Su Jingshu said, "My brother is unconscious and can't move on his own. To prevent bedsores, we have to turn him over frequently during the day."
Qiu Yuruo nodded to indicate that she remembered. Since Su Jingshu was the younger sister, Qiu Yuruo didn't ask her about the other nursing care, but only asked her, "How does your older brother eat?"
Su Jingshu: "My older brother can swallow by himself, but he doesn't chew much. We usually feed him porridge."
After Su Jingshu finished speaking, she remembered that the porridge she had cooked for her older brother should have been cooled down by now, so she called out to Qiu Yuruo and ran to the kitchen to get the porridge.
The two of them struggled to get Su Yunting to sit up, fed him porridge, and then urged Su Jingshu to eat quickly.
Su Jingshu finished her meal before letting Su Yunting lie down again.
Qiu Yuruo then asked about Su Yunting's condition and what medicine he was currently taking.
Su Jingshu: "At first, he was still taking the medicine, but then he didn't wake up, so we stopped getting the medicine. After the family separated, my stepmother hired a doctor to come and get the medicine twice... Now, the family has no money left."
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