Chapter 109: Gratitude and Resentment
The soil on the ground was compacted and nothing was planted in the yard.
Su Niannian guessed that there should be a backyard.
After all, many people grow some vegetables at home and eat them on weekdays.
Of course, every household has a little private land, but the area is not large and the location is not very good.
The fertile land belongs to the brigade and is public property.
Widow Wu asked Su Niannian and Gu Nan to go into the house because there was only a low table and a few small stools in the yard.
It's really not suitable to invite guests to sit down.
When Su Niannian entered the house, she saw newspapers pasted on the mud walls. The newspapers had turned yellow with the passage of time, and it was obvious that they had not been repainted for a long time.
Unlike Gu Nan's house, at least the walls are brick and at least they are painted white.
This house was simply built with some newspapers pasted on the mud walls to prevent dirt from falling down.
Baozi was lying on a brick bed.
When Baozi saw Su Niannian coming, he put down the picture book he was reading.
This picture book was lent to him by Gu Ningning yesterday.
He looked at it very carefully and cherished it very much.
Next to the earthen kang, there was a small dustpan with needle and thread in it.
There were also some untied quilt covers, which showed that Widow Wu was just sewing quilt covers.
"Please sit down. This place is a bit simple." Widow Wu asked Gu Nan and Su Niannian to sit down, and rubbed her body with her hands uneasily.
Then he suddenly realized that he should pour some water for the two of them.
Su Niannian sat on the edge of the kang, while Gu Nan sat on the chair next to her.
After a while, Widow Wu came over with three glasses of water.
Although the cup is a bit old, it is very clean.
Widow Wu handed some to Su Niannian and Gu Nan, and also gave Baozi a cup.
Su Niannian quietly added two drops of spiritual spring water into Baozi's water cup.
"Sister Xiao Su, thank you so much for what happened between Baozi and me."
"How much medical expenses do you think we should give you?"
Widow Wu asked as she stood aside, feeling somewhat uneasily.
She knew that Su Niannian was a kind-hearted person, but she would feel uncomfortable if Su Niannian didn't want a penny from her.
However, if the money is too much, I can’t take it out by myself.
"Sister Wu, just wait at home. Xu Chenggong will definitely send you money in the next two days."
As Su Niannian spoke, the smile on her face deepened.
"Why do you say that?" Widow Wu was puzzled. She did not go to the threshing ground this morning, so she did not know what Jiang Aiguo said there in the morning.
Moreover, because Widow Wu's family was poor, the people in the village deliberately kept their distance from her. They were afraid that if they became close, Widow Wu would come to them to borrow money when she needed something, and they would be embarrassed to refuse.
So, Widow Wu didn’t have any particularly close friends.
If Su Niannian hadn’t come over and told Widow Wu what happened in the threshing ground that morning, Widow Wu really wouldn’t have known what had happened.
After hearing what Su Niannian said, Widow Wu felt her nose sour.
After being bullied so many times, people no longer know how to resist and fight for themselves.
If it weren't for Su Niannian, this matter would probably have ended up in nothing.
There is no result.
When she heard Su Niannian say that Secretary Jiang made the decision for her and let Xu Chenggong pay for all expenses, she felt a lot more relieved.
"When Xu Chenggong comes to ask, just tell him that my medical expenses will cost fifteen dollars," Su Niannian added.
Widow Wu couldn't help but gasp. Fifteen dollars was a considerable sum of money for her.
But looking at Su Niannian's serious expression, Widow Wu nodded.
Widow Wu knew that in addition to the anti-inflammatory medicine for Baozi, there was also water soaked with ginseng.
That thing is very valuable. Although she doesn't understand the value of ginseng, judging from its effects, it is definitely worth the money.
"Okay, I'll talk to Xu Chenggong and ask him to give it to me when the time comes," said Widow Wu.
"Well, as for the money for you to go to the hospital, Secretary Jiang will ask him directly when he finds Xu Chenggong. You just need to remember that the treatment fee here is fifteen yuan." Su Niannian continued.
Widow Wu nodded.
Fortunately, Xu Chenggong paid for the money. If she had to pay for it herself, Widow Wu would probably not be able to raise the money even if she sold all her belongings.
Seeing Widow Wu’s expression at this moment, Su Niannian guessed what she was thinking.
"Of the fifteen dollars, only 65 cents is for buying anti-inflammatory medicine. I have estimated the cost of ginseng water. Just ask Xu Chenggong for it. When the money arrives, give me half of it." Su Niannian continued.
After several contacts, Su Niannian knew that Widow Wu was not a person who was greedy for small gains. If she did not want anything, she would feel bad.
It’s not that Su Niannian is short of the seven or eight dollars, but that she is grateful for a little bit of rice and resentful for a big bit of rice.
It is better to be clear about everything.
"No, no, I'll give it all to you when the time comes." Widow Wu waved her hands repeatedly, indicating that she could not take the money.
Su Niannian didn't even include the cost of her own medical treatment, she only included the cost of the medicine and ginseng.
How could I possibly take half of it?
"We'll share it in half when we meet. Don't be polite, Sister Wu."
"Well, you promised to make clothes for me. I came today with the fabrics."
While Su Niannian was speaking, Gu Nan put the cloth he was holding on the earthen kang.
"Yes, yes, I'll just measure your size." Sister Wu said as she rummaged through the dustpan on the earthen kang for a tape measure.
Measure Su Niannian's size.
When she measured her bust, Sister Wu's eyes lit up.
"I didn't expect that you look so thin, but..." Sister Wu realized that there was Gu Nan sitting next to her.
So I swallowed the words that were about to come to my lips.
Gu Nan lowered his head at this time, but he already understood the meaning of these words.
Although...but...I felt it a little bit when I held Su Niannian in my arms.
Su Niannian's face also turned a little red.
After all, she is not like Widow Wu, who is already married and has children.
Su Niannian is still a little thin-skinned.
After measuring the size, Su Niannian and Gu Nan prepared to say goodbye.
Widow Wu dried a lot of wild vegetables and wanted to give two bags to Su Niannian, but Su Niannian refused.
"Aunt Gu's family has dried a lot of them, so we have enough to eat. You can keep this for you and Baozi."
"Also, this is my first time visiting you, so I can't bring anything good. Here are eight eggs. They'll provide some nutrition for you and Baozi." Su Niannian took the small basket of eggs from Gu Nan's hand.
"No, no... I already owe you enough, how can I still ask for your eggs?" Widow Wu refused to accept Su Niannian's eggs.
"That's not right. You made clothes for me, and I didn't pay you. So what's wrong with giving Baozi a few eggs?"
"You don't consider me your friend?" Su Niannian said, and was about to show an angry attitude.
“…”
friend? Is Su Niannian talking about friends? ?
Widow Wu wondered if she had heard it wrong.
Ever since her husband passed away, she had few friends. When people around her heard that she was a widow with a child, they tried to hide from her for fear that they would take advantage of her.
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