Chapter 34 Resentment

The next morning, I had steamed buns with two kinds of fillings, cornmeal porridge, a big bowl of egg soup, and some green cucumber and pickles, which is a very good breakfast in modern times.

After a few days, the whole family got used to it. This time no one was puzzled and they all lowered their heads to eat as soon as they sat down at the table.

After dinner, Zhulan gave the prepared buns to her third and fourth sons who were going to school, "Two for each of you, to fill your stomach at noon."

The third son Zhou Changlian did not answer, but whispered: "Mom, Dad must be angry, don't let Dad see you and scold you, put it back quickly."

Zhulan's smile deepened. This boy was indeed selfish, but he had a good heart and still had some conscience.

The fourth son, Zhou Changzhi, was keeping watch, "Mom, take it back quickly. We are not hungry."

Zhulan stuffed two buns directly into her sons' arms, "This is what your father asked you to do. I'll bring it to you every day from now on. Hurry up and don't be late."

The third child believed it this time. No one is stupid enough to be hungry. He felt warm in his heart. It was impossible to say that he had no complaints during this period. Everyone in the family had three meals a day, but they were hungry for two meals and felt uncomfortable. As for the high cost of studying, his two elder brothers had also spent money, and he was not special.

Zhulan looked at the third child. After all, this child is still young and can't control his expression. This child has resentment in his heart, and he has reached a rebellious age. No wonder he only thinks about himself.

After sending her two sons away, Zhulan asked the eldest son to borrow an ox cart and then turned around to tell her about the third son.

Zhou Shuren put down the book in his hand, "I saw it the day before yesterday. Raising a child is like learning literature. I will try to treat them equally in the future!"

Zhulan thought to herself, fortunately they were teammates. Zhou Shuren was much more cunning than her. Fortunately, they were honest with each other at the beginning and they trusted each other. Otherwise, they would not be able to live together in the future.

This time I was prepared, and the thick soup was not so bumpy, and it was much more comfortable, at least I didn't feel nauseous anymore.

It was still the same clinic as last time. The doctor was impressed by Zhulan's family, especially Zhulan. It was rare that she was willing to spend money to take care of her body even though she was not well dressed.

The doctor examined Zhou Shuren first. "He's recovering well. I'll prescribe three doses of medicine to strengthen his constitution. The rest will be fine with slow recuperation."

Zhou Shuren felt that his health was not good. "Doctor, please prescribe some more tonic medicine for me!"

The doctor paused as he wrote the prescription. The old couple really valued their lives. "Okay."

Zhulan was next. The doctor stroked his beard and said, "The effect is good."

Zhulan also prescribed seven doses of medicine, plus Zhou Shuren's medicine. This time he had a heavy bleeding, and a total of less than three taels of silver were spent. Fortunately, the two sons were sent away, otherwise I don't know what they would think.

The eldest and second oldest sons knew how much money the family had, and they thought it was only a dozen taels. They spent more than three taels at once, and this was just the beginning. In the future, they would spend more, and no matter how filial they were, they would be dissatisfied. Zhulan and Zhou Shuren would rather keep it a secret than gamble.

After leaving the clinic, they went straight to the grocery store. Zhulan went there mainly to buy millet. Millet porridge is good for the stomach, but it is not cheap because the production of millet is too low. One pound costs eight cents, almost as much as pork.

I also bought a lot of salt and soy sauce, planning to take them back to pickle some vegetables. Finally, I thought of my children at home and bought some candies.

I didn’t buy anything else as I have enough at home.

After returning home, Zhou Shuren took his eldest brother to collect the fish basket and brought back a full basin.

Zhulan was delighted. "That's too much."

Zhou Shuren, "It's quite a lot. I'll fry some small fish in the evening and buy some tofu to make fish soup."

Zhulan understood that this was because she was thinking about her two sons who were studying, but there was also a trick to make the two sons realize that they were being thought of and valued. "Okay, then you take care of the rest?"