Despite his initial disdain, he was still his nephew. Lin Chaobei swiftly stripped Dazhuang naked, then took the small clothes Xiaoman'er had found and asked:
"Brother, did you dry the water at home? Dazhuang smells terrible! He needs to be washed."
It smells like feces, urine, and other strange, indescribable odors. Just smelling it makes you nauseous. Even if you change your clothes, it will still smell bad if you don't wash it clean.
Lin Chaodong stammered:
No, no.
He had already spent all the money Liu gave him, and besides, it wasn't much; it was gone after just a few meals.
That's why he's so slovenly; his family can't even afford water anymore.
Lin Chaonan and Lin Chaobei exchanged another glance and sighed. Lin Chaonan went out to buy water and food, while Lin Chaobei helped Dazhuang change his clothes and then went out to bring in everything from the carriage.
Previously, because they were unsure whether this was the place Lin Chaodong and his group had rented, they simply tied the carriage to a tree at the entrance and left the contents of the carriage untouched.
“These are things that our mother specially brought for you. She said that it’s not easy to make a living in the city. You have to spend money to buy water and firewood. Our home is far away and we can’t help you much. But we have fields and land at home, and we grow enough grain for ourselves. She told you to write home if you need any food, and we’ll send it to you.”
Lin Chaobei carried two burlap sacks of grain into the house, and then carried two baskets of things, which contained either eggs or meat, enough to feed Lin Chaodong's family for quite some time.
"Brother, do you have any firewood at home? I need to boil some water."
Lin Chaobei licked his dry, chapped lips. He wouldn't have spoken up if he hadn't been unable to resist; the house was just too filthy.
"Yes, those around here are all like that, and that's all the water we have."
As Lin Chaodong spoke, he carried out a small earthenware jar from the corner of the room. The water inside was pitifully little, certainly not enough to quench Lin Chaobei's thirst.
"Never mind, give the water to Xiaoman'er, I'll wait for Third Brother to come back."
Lin Chaobei handed the earthenware pot to Xiaoman'er, then took Dazhuang's. He watched Xiaoman'er drink the water in big gulps, then glanced at this "home" that didn't feel like a home, wondering if Xiaoman'er had changed her mind.
He was reluctant to let Xiaoman stay here. Although Xiaoman had to work at her home in the countryside, it was different here. Just by looking at the condition of this house, he knew how difficult life would be if she stayed here. She wouldn't have enough to eat or drink, and she wouldn't even have a place to sleep. She was really no better off than a beggar.
But now is not the time to talk about these things. Lin Chaobei sat down on the haystack with Dazhuang in his arms, looking at Da Niu who was still sleeping soundly, and felt nothing but admiration.
"Hey, Da Niu!"
Lin Chaobei patted Da Niu's arm and felt that the temperature on his hand was not right. He immediately put his hand to Da Niu's forehead and, sure enough, his feeling was right. Da Niu had a fever.
"Big brother, hold Dazhuang! Da Niu has a fever and needs to be taken to the clinic! Where is the nearest clinic around here?"
Lin Chaobei put Dazhuang in Lin Chaodong's arms, explaining and asking questions at the same time. He then pulled Da Niu onto his back with all his might, stood up, and ran outside.
Human life is at stake!
I have no idea how long this kid has had a fever! He thought the kid was sleeping soundly and had no worries!
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