Chapter 247 Playing Chess with Grandfather
She handed the cup of water to her grandfather with both hands. Noticing his pale complexion, she couldn't help but frown. "Grandfather, why don't we get a doctor to take a look?"
My grandfather started coughing half a month ago. There are no other symptoms except a small, dry cough.
Gu Yuexuan felt inexplicably uneasy, and her grandfather just waved his hand when he heard it.
"It's just a minor problem, probably due to the change of seasons. Why make such a fuss?"
Gu Yuexuan wanted to persuade something else.
The old grandfather took a sip of water and said calmly, "The doctor always says the same thing. In the end, he boils some bitter medicine and drinks it three times a day. Even if there was nothing wrong, it will cause some problem."
Gu Yuexuan opened her mouth, hesitant to speak.
It's not that no one has tried to persuade him these days, but my grandfather is very stubborn and says that if he doesn't want to do anything, then he won't do it.
After so many days, the cough still hasn't improved, and the old grandfather glares at anyone who tries to persuade him.
She watched in silence as her grandfather finished drinking the water, then poured another glass, this time adding some honey.
"This is the honey that Sister Hu sent to our house a few days ago. It's good for soothing the throat and relieving coughs. Grandfather, drink this from now on. When you're done, come find me again."
The old grandfather couldn't help laughing when he smelled the sweet aroma coming from the water cup.
"Are you going to collect honey again?"
"Have the redness and swelling on Minyang and Minxu's faces gone down? Are you so impatient for your next adventure?"
Speaking of honey collecting, the Tu Su family did indeed have many hilarious and interesting things going on.
As June approaches, Fangling, which had been desolate for a winter, is rejuvenated. Not only are trees and grass growing, birds are singing, and even a casual glance reveals a sea of fresh green.
In this season, nectar sources can often be found in the mountains.
It just so happened that this year, a huge beehive weighing an estimated ten pounds was hanging on the sturdy tree at the entrance of the village.
There is still a lot of syrup in stock from last year, and it can be harvested in winter. The Tu Su family really has no shortage of sweetness, so they are not very interested in the honeycomb this time.
However, neighbor Hu Changgui is different.
He had been eyeing that big beehive since last year, eagerly anticipating the arrival of spring so he could harvest some honey and bring it home to his wife and children. This year, the time had finally arrived, and he began preparing and gathering helpers to go with him.
This book has nothing to do with the Tu Su family.
But curiosity is an irresistible temptation.
When the people of the Hu family started to harvest honey, Tu Su Minyang took Tu Su Minxu to join in the fun, but unfortunately they were stung by bees.
Although they did not help, Mrs. Hu, out of sympathy for the little ones' unexpected misfortune, specially sent a small jar of honey to comfort their hearts.
Thinking of the little chubby face who had difficulty opening his eyes a few days ago, Gu Yuexuan felt distressed and couldn't help laughing.
"Grandfather, please don't mention it anymore. The two little guys have been hiding at home these days and don't even want to go out."
Although the child is young, he has a strong sense of self-esteem.
Once they become the butt of jokes, they will choose to stay indoors, fearing that they will be laughed at again. This period of hiding will probably continue for some time.
The old grandfather also found it funny after hearing this, but before he finished laughing, he couldn't help coughing.
Just as Tu Subo was returning from the city with a load of wine, an old man with white hair and beard, carrying a small medicine box, stepped into the door with him.
Gu Yuexuan's eyes suddenly sparkled. Tu Subo gave her a tacit glance and said gently, "Xuanxuan, please help me find what I needed yesterday."
Gu Yuexuan knew in her heart that there must be some disturbance, so without thinking, she turned around lightly and slipped away quietly.
Then, Tu Subo's grandfather looked at him with displeasure, complaining, "I've already told you there's no need to do this. What are you doing..."
"Grandfather, I'm doing this out of filial piety. Even if you blame me, I still invited the doctor into the house. You should sit down calmly and let the doctor diagnose you."
Tu Subo made a gesture of invitation, as if he didn't hear his grandfather's reproach. He only sat down slowly when the doctor began to ask about his grandfather's symptoms.
Although the old grandfather was a little uncooperative, it was not a big deal.
Tu Subo knew his grandfather's symptoms very well.
He recounted, "I've been coughing for half a month. Initially, I coughed occasionally, only at night. But recently, the condition seems to have worsened. I cough frequently during the day, and my breathing has become heavier."
Tu Subo pursed his lips tightly, glanced at his grandfather, whose expression was gloomy and who was taking his pulse, and said calmly, "Especially at dawn, the coughing is most severe and almost unstoppable. He has been looking worse and worse lately."
"Thank you for your careful diagnosis."
The doctor switched hands and continued taking the pulse, frowning as he asked, "Has your grandfather ever suffered from a serious illness?"
Tu Subo recalled the incident at the beginning of last year, lowered his head and slowly spoke: "At the beginning of last year, my grandfather fell seriously ill due to anger. He took six months to recuperate before he got better."
"I see."
The doctor withdrew his hand and said calmly, "Your grandfather is already old and has suffered a serious illness that has damaged his foundation. If the evil wind invades his body again, he will naturally be prone to many discomforts."
"These are merely minor ailments. Take these herbs first, maintain a calm mind, and slowly recuperate. Remember not to overwork yourself, and avoid worrying about anything."
Tu Subo was still feeling uneasy, and asked in a probing manner, "So, is there anything special that I should be aware of?"
The doctor smiled faintly and replied, "If you're still feeling uneasy, you might want to eat more nourishing foods that nourish the lungs and promote breathing. Yin-nourishing foods can moisten dryness and relieve coughs, so eating more of them will benefit your body."
After the doctor wrote the prescription, Gu Yuexuan hurried out, handed over the medical fee, and personally sent the doctor to the door before turning around and returning home.
Inside the house, the old grandfather was glaring at Tu Subo, blaming him, "Does what I said before no longer work? What kind of trouble have you caused?"
Tu Subo was rebuked, but his expression remained calm, his tone as calm as water: "Every word you say is crucial, but this time I find it difficult to accept your advice."
The old grandfather seemed about to get angry, but Tu Subo changed the subject subtly: "While it's still early, I'll go to town to get some herbs."
"Xuanxuan, come play chess with grandpa for a while."
Playing chess is an elegant form of entertainment, a hobby not often seen among farmers.
However, the old grandfather liked it.
Just two months ago, the old grandfather had an ordinary birthday. Tu Subo spent a lot of effort, personally selecting rosewood and carefully polishing two boxes of round and lovely chess pieces. Tu Suting also made a wooden chessboard by hand and gave it to the old grandfather as a birthday gift.
The old grandfather loved it very much and cherished it. When he had nothing to do, he would find someone to play a few games with.
But Gu Yuexuan was not interested in this.
She doesn't know how to play Go at all!
Even after two months of personal instruction from her grandfather, she remained the same and made no progress.
She still retains her original inner purity and is still an absolute chess novice.
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