"Grandma, it's not Chen Ji's fault. I forgot to bring my candy when I went out." Xu Ruantang stood in front of Chen Ji, though her small frame couldn't block him at all, like a chick protecting its eagle.
The old lady became even angrier when she saw her grandson standing behind her granddaughter-in-law.
The tall, strong man actually expected his wife to stand up for him, his eyes practically glued to her, and he even smiled when he was scolded.
The old lady sighed helplessly, "Chen Ji, does Grandma's voice have any effect now?! She just stands there like a poplar tree!"
"With Ruan Tang's small frame, how could she not get sick? You've been to the hospital, haven't you? Didn't the doctor say she needs to eat well and get more nutrition?"
Seeing that the old lady was getting more and more agitated, Ye Lan quickly helped her sit down and changed the subject.
"Hmm." Chen Ji also helped Xu Ruantang sit down on the stool, and then went to the old lady's side to continue dispensing medicine. "They said that she has been suffering from malnutrition for a long time, so she needs to take care of her body first. Low blood sugar is secondary, but moderate anemia needs to be taken very seriously."
Long-term malnutrition?
Everyone in the room knew perfectly well what was going on, and they all immediately thought of Xu Ruantang's family.
When Chen Ji got married in the countryside, and the news reached the Chen family, Chen Lin naturally went to investigate the Xu family's situation.
He went home and threw a huge tantrum, but he didn't say a word about it outside.
The old lady asked Ye Lan to inquire about the family's circumstances, and the whole family found out what kind of family Chen Ji's new wife came from.
There is a younger brother who, for three thousand yuan, arranged for his child to marry into a family he knew nothing about, where the child would certainly be unloved and uncared for.
Furthermore, Xu Ruantang has been married into the family for so long, yet she has never mentioned her family. She also didn't mention inviting her family to the wedding banquet.
Ye Lan and the old lady sighed inwardly, feeling that the child must have suffered a lot since childhood, and they didn't want to say anything more for the time being, lest they bring up the child's sad memories again.
Chen Ji was simply stating the facts; he never expected his mother and grandmother to think so much about it.
The old lady couldn't help but grumble a few more words: "Taking medicine is no match for eating. If you can't cook well, you should move back home. With Grandma and your mother here, I guarantee you'll both be chubby in less than a month."
Chen Ji was naturally unwilling. Both of them were already busy, and moving there would mean no time for just the two of them. He immediately refused, saying, "No need, I can take good care of my wife."
The old lady slapped him on the back. "Now you know how to talk big? Where were you when my dear granddaughter-in-law fainted?"
"Grandma, it's because I'm a picky eater. I didn't eat properly before."
Xu Ruantang felt pain just hearing the sound of the blows hitting Chen Ji's back. She quickly poured a glass of water and handed it to the old lady, saying, "I promise I'll eat well from now on, and I'll drink all these medicines every single day!"
That afternoon, the whole family stayed for lunch.
Tang Wan and Chen Zheng bought an old hen, and their godmother and Aunt Liu immediately started stewing it. Most of the dishes on the table were the sour and spicy flavors that Xu Ruantang loved.
Xu Ruantang thought that Tang Wan was pregnant, so it wouldn't be good to cook only spicy dishes. She wanted to go into the kitchen to help cook some light dishes, but Ye Lan chased her out.
"Don't worry, Mom won't be biased. Both of your favorite dishes will be available."
The TV was on, and Tang Wan smiled as she pulled her to sit down. "My sister-in-law has been really into spicy and sour flavors lately, and she doesn't have an appetite for bland dishes! Don't worry about it, Mom knows."
Chen Zheng brought over a plate of watermelon, which was cut into small pieces so they could eat it easily.
In the kitchen, Aunt Liu was complaining about her son not finding a girlfriend or getting married. As she talked, the topic shifted to Chen Ji and Xu Ruantang.
“Chen Ji is not young anymore. Ruan Tang should take good care of herself. They should have a child next year.”
“Who says otherwise? When the eldest son’s child can walk next year, and the third son’s child is born, I’ll continue to look after my grandchildren!” Ye Lan smiled happily.
The old lady reminded her, "Granddaughter, look at granddaughter! If two more boys come, I can't handle it!"
Ye Lan casually touched the wood, "Pah, pah, pah, granddaughter, I want a granddaughter, both of them have to be granddaughters."
Xu Ruantang sat next to Tang Wan, having overheard the conversation in the kitchen. She turned her head and asked Tang Wan, "Sister-in-law, have you been craving spicy or sour food lately?"
Tang Wan smiled gently, "I like both sour and spicy flavors."
Xu Ruantang touched her chin thoughtfully, "Is it possible that you are pregnant with twins, a boy and a girl?"
Tang Wan saw through her little scheme and smiled as she handed the watermelon plate to Xu Ruantang, saying, "There's only one; the other one will have to be shared between you and Chen Jisheng."
Xu Ruantang genuinely believed that if Tang Wan were twins, the old lady and Ye Lan's wishes would be fulfilled all at once.
That way, she and Chen Ji will be spared the trouble of being pressured to have children.
She shoved a piece of watermelon into her mouth, looking at Chen Ji who was packing medicine, and said her ultimate dream: "If only men could give birth, that would be so wonderful."
She could earn money; Chen Ji stayed home to be a wife and mother.
Just imagining that scene made Xu Ruantang want to cover her mouth and chuckle.
A beautiful woman in an apron holding a child—how can that not be considered a wife, child, and a warm bed?
Having been hit on the head, Xu Ruantang covered her head and looked up resentfully, meeting Chen Ji's deep eyes, and couldn't help but purse her lips.
"Don't even think about it." Chen Ji said, then turned and left.
I just wanted to.
Thinking about it doesn't break the law.
I think about it every day and every night.
That evening, Xu Ruantang's bowl was piled high with food.
"Eat chicken drumsticks, they are highly nutritious."
"Come on, have some old hen soup, it's the most nourishing."
"The shrimp your older brother bought are very fresh. Let Chen Ji peel them for you. Eat more!"
Xu Ruantang buried himself in his food.
The meal was delicious; she'll remember it for the rest of her life.
After all, this is the first time in my two lifetimes that I have experienced the care of my family.
Actually, she was already moved when everyone gathered around her medicine and helped her repackage it that afternoon.
After dinner, Ye Lan helped the old lady, and Chen Zheng took Tang Wan home.
After Aunt Liu went back next door, only Xu Ruantang, Chen Ji, and their godmother remained at home.
Chen Ji was brewing medicine in the kitchen, and the whole house smelled of Chinese medicine.
When he brought out a bowl of dark, murky stuff, Xu Ruantang immediately tried to run away.
"The medicine's cold, drink it quickly." Chen Ji picked her up like a chick and carried her back to the table. "Wife, once you drink it, I'll immediately put a piece of candy in it, I promise it won't be bitter."
Xu Ruantang was skeptical. "Really not bitter?"
Chen Ji picked up the bowl and took a small sip.
Xu Ruantang watched him swallow and thought he was a pervert.
After swallowing, Chen Ji calmly said, "It's not bitter, it has a cool minty flavor."
"Fine, I'll drink it." Xu Ruantang picked up the bowl of medicine with a look of grim determination. "Then you'd better prepare some candy!"
"Um."
Xu Ruantang originally intended to drink it all down in one go, holding her breath and gulping it down.
However, she underestimated the power of traditional Chinese medicine.
When she took the third sip, I downed it in one go!
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