Chapter 120 Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
"I..." Sister-in-law Sun was speechless when asked.
Su Yue stepped forward, her gaze sharpening.
"It's understandable that children crave meat during their growth spurts."
“He was so hungry that he climbed over the wall to steal food; that’s shameful.”
Her voice suddenly rose, each word striking down at Sister-in-law Sun.
"But you, as a mother, are watching your child grow thin and pale, unable to even give him a full meal. Tell me, which is more shameful?"
These words were like a resounding slap across Sister-in-law Sun's face.
Sister-in-law Sun's face instantly turned bright red, from the base of her neck all the way to the back of her ears, her lips trembled, and she couldn't utter a single word.
The military wives who had been watching the spectacle around her changed their gaze from amusement to disdain and pity.
Yes, life is tough for everyone these days, but children are the apple of our eyes. No matter how hard or difficult things get, we can't let our children suffer.
It's truly outrageous that Sister-in-law Sun, who dresses herself so neatly, has raised her son to be like this.
Little Stone, protected behind his mother, sensed the change in the atmosphere around him. He tugged at his sister-in-law's clothes in fear and cried softly.
Just when everyone thought Su Yue would press her advantage and teach the mother and son a lesson, she suddenly changed her tone, squatted down, and lowered her to the same level as Xiao Shitou.
Instead of taking the jerky back from Xiao Shitou's hand, she reached out and gently patted his messy head.
"If you want to eat, just tell Auntie. How dangerous is it to climb over the wall? What if you fall?"
Her voice was so gentle it could melt your heart.
The little stone stared blankly at her, forgetting to cry.
Su Yue stood up, turned around, and went back to the kitchen.
When he came out again, he was carrying a large bowl.
In the bowl is a steaming, fragrant stew, with large chunks of pork belly stewed until tender and the broth rich and flavorful.
In her other hand, she held two soft, white steamed buns.
Amidst everyone's shocked gazes, Su Yue stuffed the bowl and steamed bun into Xiao Shitou's hands.
"Here, eat it quickly, it's still warm."
Little Stone held the heavy bowl of meat, smelling the aroma that made his mouth water in his dreams, and was completely dumbfounded.
He looked up at Su Yue in disbelief, then at his mother.
Su Yue ignored the mother and child, and instead turned to give a gentle smile to the children peeking over the wall and the military wives watching in the courtyard.
"Sisters, these days, no family has it easy. Men are out there risking their lives for the country, while we women stay home to take care of the children. We should be more understanding of each other."
"It's perfectly fine for a child to want some meat. I've stewed a lot today, so if any child wants a taste, please bring them over and get a bowl. Don't be shy."
These words instantly caused an uproar throughout the entire residential compound.
What... what kind of amazing siblings are these!
Not only did they not punish the child for stealing, they even gave him meat to eat!
Such magnanimity and composure are something that even seasoned military wives in the compound, let alone young wives, would admit they couldn't achieve.
Just moments ago, Sister-in-law Sun was at loggerheads, but now she was so ashamed she wanted to disappear.
Watching her son wolf down the meat, and then looking at Su Yue's calm, smiling face, she felt a burning pain in her own face.
With a "plop," she was about to kneel down in front of Su Yue.
Su Yue reacted quickly and caught her.
"Sister-in-law, what are you doing?"
Sister-in-law Sun cried, sobbing with snot and tears streaming down her face.
"Dr. Su, it was my fault. I looked down on you. I'm not human! I shouldn't have said those things to you. I'm so sorry..."
She apologized incoherently and slapped herself several times.
Su Yue frowned slightly and stopped her.
"Alright, sister-in-law, let's not talk about it anymore. Take the kids home and eat, it won't taste good if it gets cold."
She casually pulled a small paper packet from her pocket and stuffed it into Sister-in-law Sun's hand.
"This is deworming medicine. Dissolve it in water and give it to the child. Make sure to give him extra nutrition in the future, and don't let him develop this habit again."
Sister-in-law Sun clutched the packet of medicine, looked into Su Yue's sincere eyes, and cried even harder.
This farce ended in a way that no one expected.
Su Yue not only did not suffer any loss, but also won the hearts of the entire family compound with this move.
Her status as a "miracle doctor" became even more unshakeable because of her accurate diagnosis of Xiao Shitou's illness.
Watching the children hold their bowls, savoring each bite of meat with small, precious bites, their faces beaming with satisfaction and happiness, Su Yue's heart was filled with a complex mix of emotions.
She realized that simply giving could not solve the fundamental problem.
She can give them a bowl of meat, but she can't give it to them for a lifetime.
Her gaze passed over the cheering children and landed on the rolling mountains of the distant island.
The lush green plants covering the mountains and fields may be just ordinary weeds in the eyes of others.
But in the eyes of this 22nd-century medical doctor, it was a vast, untapped treasure trove.
A bold idea suddenly formed in her mind and quickly became clear.
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
Perhaps she could teach these children something else.
Teach them to create value with their own hands.
Teach them the skill of turning lead into gold.
Su Yue is not a philanthropist, but she is not heartless either.
These military wives, whose husbands are risking their lives on the front lines, are heroes themselves, staying at home and raising their children.
If you can lend a hand, then do so.
This is not only for them, but also to find a greater sense of belonging in this unfamiliar era.
Let's get right to it.
Su Yue was never one to drag things out.
The next morning, a large red paper with neat handwriting written in calligraphy was posted on the bulletin board at the entrance of the residential compound.
"Little Shennong Team is recruiting!"
Want to know why roadside weeds can cure diseases? Want to learn how to turn ordinary mountain products into money?
"Dr. Su Yue personally leads the team, combining theory and practice, ensuring everyone learns and masters the skills!"
"Limited spots available, register now!"
The moment the notice was posted, the entire residential compound was in an uproar.
The children were the most excited, especially the little ones who had eaten Su Yue's stewed meat yesterday. They cheered and jumped around the red paper, as if they could already see all the delicious food on the mountainside beckoning to them.
"I want to sign up! I want to learn skills from Aunt Su Yue!"
"I want one too! If I learn how, I can find meat to eat on my own!"
However, the adults reacted quite differently.
The military wives gathered in twos and threes in front of the bulletin board, whispering among themselves, their faces mostly showing doubt and observation.
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