The servant respectfully replied, "Yes, Madam Cheng, I will relay your words to you."
If there's nothing else, I'll head back to report. I'll stay here until the shop opens; please feel free to contact me if you need anything.
Cheng Yue knew that Madam Chen had specially arranged for this servant to help out because she was worried that she would be without help. She took out a dozen or so coins and stuffed them into the servant's hand, saying, "Then I'll have to trouble you."
"No, no, it's only right for me to do things for my master. I wouldn't dare accept your money, madam." The servant waved his hand in refusal, said goodbye, and ran off.
Cheng Yue sighed inwardly. It seemed that the rules of the Chen family were very strict, which explained why the docks were like that as well.
Cheng Yue said, "Let's go, let's go take a look at the backyard." The main hall was square and completely exposed, there wasn't much to see.
Chen An and the children were also curious and happily said, "Okay!"
There was a small door in the far corner of the lobby, blocked by a screen. The family walked around the screen and came to the backyard.
The courtyard has a square layout and is larger than the main hall.
Upon entering the courtyard, there are two main rooms directly in front of you, with a small side room on each side. One is a kitchen, and the other is a latrine.
The courtyard is a bit small, but it has a well, so it has everything you need.
Aside from being a bit small, it surpasses my own home in every other aspect.
After the family had walked around, Chen Lin sighed, "I wish our family could live in a house like this."
Chen Tong chuckled and said, "Big brother dares to think of anything now!"
Chen Ning chimed in, "Yes, this is a big brick and tile house. In our village, only Grandma's family has three rooms, but it's different from this one."
Although the old lady's house is also a brick and tile house, it really can't compare to this place, perhaps because this place is more spacious and bright.
Chen Lin chuckled, feeling a little embarrassed by what he was being told; he was just thinking about it.
He was already very content to live in the mud-brick house his family owned, and he even had his own separate bedroom!
Unlike before, when the whole family had to huddle in a small outbuilding, squeezed onto a small bed, where even turning over was difficult.
"It's right to dare to dream, and it's right for us to want whatever we want. There's no need to feel ashamed. But if we want something, we should work hard to do it and get it."
As long as we do business honestly and earn money, we'll be able to build a new house eventually; it's not impossible!
Everyone has desires and wants things; it is precisely because of these desires that we have the motivation to strive.
As long as you don't take shortcuts or resort to unethical means, what's wrong with relying on yourself?
After Cheng Yue finished speaking, the three children's eyes lit up. "Mom, we understand."
With Mother being so amazing, what wouldn't they dare to dream of? But Mother can't rely on herself alone; they also need to work hard!
Chen An looked at the child with affection, then turned to Cheng Yue and whispered, "A Yue, I will try my best too."
Cheng Yue smiled and said, "Okay, I know. Let's go to the clinic first. It's not too late to try again once your leg is better."
The three children looked at each other, suppressing their laughter. Not only had their mother changed, but their father had changed too. How come their father listened to their mother even more than they did?
Chen An blushed slightly and said, "Okay."
There was a side gate in the courtyard, leading directly to the main street. After locking up the shop, the family inquired about Wanhetang and went there.
When the group arrived, it was just a coincidence; Dr. Xu had just returned from a house call and they happened to run into him at the door.
Cheng Yue and the others greeted each other.
Doctor Xu looked at Chen An for a while before remembering who he was. He sized him up and nodded, saying, "You look good. Come in."
After taking the pulse, Doctor Xu opened the wound again to examine it. He stroked his beard and said, "The wound is healing well. I will prescribe a medicine later, and you will be able to get out of bed in about a month. However, it would be best to come back for a follow-up visit then."
Upon hearing this, Chen An looked at Cheng Yue with joy in his eyes. He had thought it would take at least two more months to recover, but he hadn't expected it to only take a month or so.
Although we won't make it in time for the wheat harvest, it's better to do it sooner rather than later and help Cheng Yue as soon as possible.
With the shop about to open, he couldn't bear to let Cheng Yue run back and forth alone.
Cheng Yue was also very happy, because someone was finally going to take over the heavy and tiring work at home, such as driving the oxcart.
The two looked at each other and smiled, each with their own thoughts.
Seeing the two exchanging glances, Dr. Xu instructed, "It's okay to get out of bed, but you can't do strenuous activities. Leg injuries are different from other illnesses, so you still need to take good care of them."
Just as he was about to say something, seeing that the children were all there, he could only tap the table to indicate, "No strenuous activity, understand?"
Cheng Yue, a modern person who had been "contaminated" by dirty jokes, understood everything immediately, and her face turned red.
Sorry, she hasn't had time to think about that yet!
Chen An nodded solemnly and said, "Understood. I'll only drive the oxcart at most; it won't tire my legs out."
He wanted to recover quickly and wouldn't do any strenuous activities. If he injured his leg again, wouldn't that be a case of penny-wise and pound-foolish?
Before he was fully recovered, he would at most drive an oxcart, or feed chickens and pigs at home, cook, and so on. These things would not tire his legs out.
Dr. Xu raised an eyebrow and looked over. Seeing Chen An's clear eyes and firm tone, he said nothing more.
Okay, if he says he understands, then he understands!
Then, he used a new splint to fix Chen An's leg, and wrote out a prescription, saying, "That's fine. Go get your medicine up ahead."
Cheng Yue took the prescription and thanked Doctor Xu. The family then left the inner room. By the time they came out with the medicine, it was already noon.
"Let's go get something to eat first, and then we can go for a walk."
Anyway, I've finished all the important business today, and I don't have much to do this afternoon, so I can stroll around until I go home in the evening.
She'd been so busy for so long and hadn't had a proper chance to relax, so this was a treat for herself.
"Alright." After saying that, Chen An looked around and saw that there were only restaurants and taverns in front of him, not even a small stall. He didn't know what to eat.
The three children patted their bellies; they were indeed a little hungry, but things in the county town must be extremely expensive.
Chen Tong thought for a moment and said, "Dad, Mom, the steamed buns from that shop at the city gate smell really good. Why don't we buy a few and eat them?"
"We're already in the county town, why bother with steamed buns?" Cheng Yue said generously, "Let's go eat at the eatery up ahead."
It's not that we can't afford to eat at restaurants, but rather that eateries offer better value for money.
Restaurants are generally high-end establishments, while eateries are like small restaurants; you can tell just by looking at their size.
Different consumer groups naturally have different prices.
After Cheng Yue finished speaking, she headed straight for one of the busiest restaurants.
A large group of people is definitely a good thing.
Chen An and the others didn't say much. Since A Yue earned all the money, she was the one who made the decisions.
The family ordered four dishes and a soup, including fish, meat, and vegetables. Although everyone agreed that the taste was not as good as Cheng Yue's, they still ate with great satisfaction.
The three children, in particular, ate with their mouths greasy.
Grandma once said they didn't deserve to eat good food, that they were worthless, but they're sitting here, eating in a restaurant that Grandma has never been to before.
What they thought was impossible is slowly becoming a reality.
After finishing their meal, the family had just turned a corner in the oxcart when they ran into an acquaintance. Chen Ning asked in surprise, "Isn't that Uncle? What's going on..."
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