Chapter 123: Gratitude
As a human being, we should at least have a basic sense of gratitude, right?
When Chen Zhu decided to go and see Grandma Zhao again, he met Liu Kexin, who was acting a little sneaky. She was holding something in her hand, but was walking towards the cowshed, carefully observing her surroundings along the way.
This behavior is just like trying to hide one's own mistake.
Chen Zhuyi rubbed his eyebrows helplessly, and simply followed her quietly, wanting to see what was going on, and followed her all the way to the cowshed.
Grandma Zhao's face was a little rosier than before, but she still coughed from time to time. When she saw Liu Kexin coming over, she showed a kind expression and waved her hand: "Good child, stay away from here in the future."
This place has always been a place of right and wrong, not to mention that a new person has recently come here. I'm afraid one of the three fires will start from here.
"Aunt Zhao, if it weren't for you and Uncle Zhao, I would have died of illness long ago. How could I be here today?" Liu Kexin retorted seriously and took the initiative to hand over the meat patties in her hand.
"This is what my mother made today. Please eat it while it's hot."
The fragrant meat pie was a rare delicacy for them. Not to mention the potatoes, even Grandpa Zhao and Grandma Zhao couldn't help swallowing their saliva.
Since they stayed here, their living standards have dropped rapidly. Having enough food and clothing has become a problem. Fortunately, this is an island, and other children are willing to help, so Grandpa Zhao and Grandma Zhao's life is not so difficult.
But overall, life is not very good.
"You can't eat it." Chen Zhu looked at their eager eyes and hurried over.
As soon as she heard the noise behind her, Liu Kexin immediately lowered her head and covered her head, as if this could pretend that she didn't exist.
"Girl, if you want to eat, then just give these things to you. This little girl is innocent, don't blame her, it's us old guys who are greedy." Grandma Zhao spoke quickly and was about to slap herself cruelly.
Before she could do anything, Chen Zhuyi stopped her immediately. She shook her head helplessly: "Aunt Zhao, when you were sick before, it was me who specially sent you the prescription. Even some of those medicines were found by me for you."
Medicines are scarce on the island, and it is difficult to find the right herbs for the treatment. As soon as Chen Zhu gave the prescription, he immediately helped to find the herbs, and they have not been finished yet.
Grandma Zhao stared at her blankly, unable to react for a moment.
Potato and Grandpa Zhao next to them immediately expressed their gratitude, with some urgency on their faces.
"Why don't you let them eat? Only when they are full will they have the strength to work." After Liu Kexin confirmed that it was Chen Zhuyi, she slowly turned around and looked at her, somewhat puzzled.
In their situation, it is very difficult to have meat to eat.
"Uncle Zhao and Aunt Zhao are not young anymore. Even if they are willing to eat, their stomachs may not be able to digest it. If they get a headache or fever from eating, they will have to take medicine again. It would be better if they can slowly recuperate." Chen Zhuyi explained.
Grandpa Zhao knew it in his heart, but because he hadn't eaten meat for a long time, it was a little hard for him to restrain himself. He couldn't help but sigh, smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Forget it, it seems that we old guys don't have the good taste."
"That's not the case. If you're lucky, you'll be able to recover. Although life here is a little hard, at least you've exercised your bodies. It will always be better if you replenish them." Chen Zhuyi came here this time to simply assess the physical condition of the two elders and prepare some medicinal herbs in advance.
Grandpa Zhao and Grandma Zhao looked at each other, smiled bitterly and shook their heads.
They have things to do every day, and they dare not even think about resting. As long as they can still eat simple meals, the old couple will support each other and live on.
"What about my meat patties..." Liu Kexin was a little conflicted.
Chen Zhu smiled and blinked: "Just take it back and eat it with Teacher Liu. There will always be a day when you can treat me to a cake."
"If you can really get them out, I'll treat you to a meal with one month's salary, or at least three months' salary!" Liu Kexin quickly promised.
When Grandpa Zhao and Grandma Zhao heard this, they shook their heads like rattles and didn't dare to think about such a good thing.
"We are both old and don't want to go through too much trouble. It's fine like this now." Grandpa Zhao advised.
Chen Zhuyi was pressing the potato next to him. He was also a little thinner than the average child due to long-term malnutrition, but he was much better than Cheng Pu Tao.
"If you two don't bother with it, what about Potato? You won't let him learn some cultural knowledge now. Are you going to let him be trapped here with you for the rest of his life?" Chen Zhu said it lightly, but it pierced into the hearts of the old couple.
They had thought of a way, but unfortunately, there was really no way. With Potato's identity, even if he went to school, he would be bullied.
Teacher Liu and others could help suppress the problem temporarily, but there was no way to make all the students accept Potato. He was thin and had only been in school for a few days. Basically, the old couple taught him whatever they thought of, so systematic schooling was definitely impossible.
"Forget it, forget it. We have given up. Potatoes may have their own luck. Stop messing around. It's getting late. Let's go." Grandpa Zhao observed the situation and took the initiative to urge them.
"I'm here now, but you won't let me check on Aunt Zhao?" Chen Zhu spoke quickly and took the initiative to go over.
When he heard that it was related to his lover's health, Grandpa Zhao nodded without hesitation, and looked into the distance nervously a few times, as if he was keeping watch.
Chen Zhu put her hand on Grandma Zhao's pulse, felt it carefully, and breathed a sigh of relief. The recovery was much better than she expected, which showed that Grandpa Zhao and Tu Dou took good care of her.
"I'll help you and Tu Dou take a look too. Since we're here now." Chen Zhuyi came up with a reason that no one could refuse.
Grandpa Zhao muttered a few words with some concerns, but still did not reject her kindness. Chen Zhuyi's brows were slightly locked, but soon relaxed and he sighed again.
His and Potato's physical conditions also need to be taken care of. Next, we should take them home so that we can have a chance to take care of them slowly!
"It's getting late, I'll leave first." Chen Zhu waved his hand and pulled Liu Kexin away.
After the two of them walked away, Liu Kexin pulled Chen Zhuyi and asked, "How are Uncle Zhao and Aunt Zhao doing?"
"Not bad. We just need to find a way to get them out. I want to go find Commander Zhou. Do you want to come with me?"
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