Chapter 648 Serious Illness
Wan Shuang was explaining today's affairs in the kitchen. Just as he finished, he heard someone calling him outside.
"Shopkeeper, the boss is here."
The boy has a really loud voice.
Wan Shuang came out from behind and bumped into Wan Laoer head-on.
"Second Uncle? Is it really you? You're finally back!" Wan Shuang was so excited that he ran over and picked up Wan Laoer.
"Uncle, you don't know that grandma and aunt are both sick."
Wan Shuang put Wan Laoer down and said anxiously.
"Shuang'er, what did you say? When did they fall ill?"
"It's been a month. Before the New Year, we received a letter from our eldest brother saying that you had gone to the capital. Grandma and Second Aunt were relieved. Later, we received your letter saying that you would return to the border after the New Year. Grandma and Second Aunt counted the days on their fingers every day, but it's already May and you and Sister Fubao haven't come back yet. Both of you fell ill."
"Have you called the doctor?"
"I asked for the doctor's help and got some medicine, but the doctor said it was a heart disease and no medicine would help."
"Well, I'll go back first. I won't go to your father's house today. Go back tonight and tell your father that I will come to see him in a few days. By the way, I have some things for your father and your aunt Chen in my carriage. You can take them back to them tonight."
Wan Laoer was extremely anxious and wished he could grow wings and fly back immediately.
"Second Uncle, there's no rush. Eat something first before leaving. It's almost time for dinner. Where's sister Fubao? Didn't she come back with you?" Wan Shuang didn't see Fubao and looked outside quickly.
"I'm back. I'm outside in the carriage. I found this shop familiar, so I came in to take a look. I didn't expect that this shop would be opened in our county. You and your fourth uncle are both very capable, right?"
Wan Laoer looked at the crowds of people outside, all looking inside, and couldn't help but pat Wan Shuang on the shoulder and praise him.
"This shop has only been open for less than two months. Fourth uncle has already established himself, so he wants me to open a branch shop in Xuanning County. By the way, second uncle, when you were not at home, the county magistrate was looking for you. The scale of potato planting has doubled this year, and the county magistrate asked if our family could buy it?"
"Let's not talk about business for now. I have to go back to see your grandma and your second aunt. People are important. I will deal with business matters after they are better. I will skip lunch and leave first."
Wan Laoer was still worried about his family.
"Daddy, is it delicious?"
When Fubao saw Wan Laoer coming back, he hurriedly asked.
"It's our own shop, and your twin brothers are in charge of it."
"Well, then I'll go in and take a look." Fubao said and ran out of the carriage.
"Fubao, your mother and grandmother are sick. We have to rush back to Shizi Village. Dad will bring you to see them when we have time, okay?"
"Mom and grandma are sick?" Fubao's smiling face immediately changed color.
"Yeah, that's what your twin brother just said."
"I want to go back to Shizi Village. Daddy, please drive the carriage quickly." Fubao quickly got into the carriage with an anxious look on his face.
"Sister Fubao, sister Fubao!"
Fubao heard someone calling her, opened the car window and saw Wan Shuang running out with a lunch box.
"Brother Shuang, you've grown taller again." Fubao shouted in surprise.
Wan Shuang has grown a head taller in the past six months and has indeed grown a lot taller.
"Sister Fubao, I haven't seen you for half a year. You have lost weight, but your eyes are bigger. This is the food I prepared for you and your second uncle. Eat on the way. Don't go hungry. I will go back tomorrow when I am free."
"Brother Shuang, are you in charge of this shop?"
"Well, I'm in charge."
"You are awesome. Thank you, Brother Shuang, for preparing food for us. I have to go back to see my mother and grandmother, so I won't say more to you. I brought you a gift and will give it to you when I have the chance."
Wan Laoer was driving the carriage slowly. Wan Shuang stood at the door, waving vigorously with a relaxed look on his face. It was great that sister Fubao and second uncle were finally back.
Wan Laoer hurried as fast as he could, and several carriages finally arrived at Jinwu Town when it was getting dark.
"Girl, let's go to the shop and ask your uncle to find a torch or something. It will be dark soon and we won't be able to see the road."
"Yeah." Fubao was a little dazed. He leaned in Banxia's arms and wanted to sleep in a daze.
Wan Lao Er parked the carriage in front of the Wan family's shop, where there were several tables of guests eating.
"Third brother, I'm back." As soon as Wan Laoer entered the shop, he saw Wan Laosan cleaning the table.
Wan Laosan held a rag in one hand and dishes in the other, and stood by the table, watching Wan Laoer walk towards him.
"Third brother, are you stupid? I'm the second brother, don't you recognize me?" Wan Laoer shook his hand.
The bowls and plates in Wan Laosan's hands fell to the ground with a crash and shattered into pieces. All the customers in the shop looked at Wan Laosan. They were all old customers and they had long become old neighbors.
"Manager Wan, you didn't work hard today."
"Hey, isn't this Brother Wan Er? I haven't seen you for a while. I heard that the county magistrate is looking for you everywhere. Where did you go to make a fortune?"
Everyone knew Wan Laoer, but Wan Laoer had been away for a while and when he came back he had changed a lot, so people didn't recognize him at first glance. However, there were still people with sharp eyes who recognized Wan Laoer.
"It's really Brother Wan Er. No wonder Shopkeeper Wan lost his composure. Well, we've all finished eating. Let's go quickly and let the family reunite."
The customers in the store greeted Wan Laoer, put their money on the counter and left.
"Second brother, you are finally back, you know..."
As Wan Laosan was speaking, he suddenly choked up.
Wan Laoer sighed.
"Third brother, it's second brother's fault. He's been away for half a year, and not only has the family been worried about him, but mother and my wife are also sick. You must be worried a lot at home. I know all that." Wan Laoer stepped forward and patted Wan Laosan's shoulder. Wan Laosan took off the white towel on his shoulder and wiped his face.
"Second brother, I'm glad you're back. Mother and second sister-in-law haven't eaten for two days. I'm busy at the shop during the day and go home to look after them at night. But they both have Fubao in their hearts and think about him even in their dreams." Wan Lao San described the situation of Old Lady Wan and Second Sister-in-law Wan in more detail.
"I haven't eaten for two days? How can this be possible?"
"I can't help it. I don't want to drink tea or eat. I've been taking supplements to keep myself going for the past two days. If you don't come back..."
Wan Laosan couldn't continue.
"Third brother, I came to ask you for a torch. I heard from Shuang'er that my mother and your second sister-in-law were sick, so I didn't even go to my eldest brother's house. I came back directly. But it's still a little late even if I rush."
"Brother, wait a minute. There's nothing to do in the shop. I'll pack up and go back with you."
"Hey, okay, I'll help you."
"No, don't get your clothes dirty. It's not much work, I can do it. Sit down and rest first. I'll ask the mother to get you something to eat."
"Third brother, don't bother. It's already late. Hurry and take it back. I'm not in the mood to eat."
Wan Laoer said this and started to help collect things.
Mrs. Wan San heard the noise and rushed over, and was surprised and happy to see Wan Lao Er.
"Brother, you're really back. I heard your voice from behind and I couldn't believe it."
"Third brother's wife, it's me. I heard what my third brother said. Thank you for your hard work during this period."
"We are all family, so it doesn't matter how hard it is. It's just that mother and second sister-in-law are in a very bad condition, so it's better for second brother to go back earlier."
"Where is Fubao? Why can't I see Fubao?" Wan Laosan always felt like something was missing, and then he realized that he didn't see Fubao.
"Oh, she is in the carriage, asleep."
"Then don't wake her up."
Wan Sansao took over the work from the two men and said, "You guys hurry up and leave this to me. There are no customers anymore, so I will just close the shop. The sooner you go back, the sooner mother and second sister-in-law will recover."
Wan Sansao pushed the two of them out.
Wan Laosan took out one or two torches, gave one to Wan Laoer and one to the coachman at the back. When he came out, he was also shocked by so many carriages, but now was not the time to ask about these things.
The carriage went from Jinwu Town to Shizi Village. Although there were torches to illuminate the way, it was night after all, and there was no moon in the sky, so it was not very clear and the carriage was moving quite slowly. There was no point in Wan Laoer being anxious.
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