Chapter 65 Women, they just love to say one thing and mean another…
Shen Rong immediately got goosebumps on her arms and felt a chill rise from her back.
She swallowed hard: "Isn't he a surgeon?"
Wen Zhongda: "It seems that some of his friends have research on epidemic prevention, and he is also somewhat interested in it."
He smiled and said, "That's a good thing. If their research makes progress, perhaps humanity won't be helpless against these infectious diseases in the future."
Shen Rong shook his head, a chill running down his spine: "They are Japanese."
Wen Zhongda was startled and looked up at her.
Shen Rong said solemnly, "Zhongda, don't easily trust the Japanese, not even doctors. You don't know how bad they are."
Her voice was low and somber, tinged with both sorrow and anger.
Wen Zhongda could sense the chill in her gaze at that moment.
She seemed to dislike Dr. Uchida, but as far as he knew, she had a good relationship with Dr. Uchida's wife.
Wen Zhongda's eyes flickered.
Lu You and Jiang Yufen returned, and Wen Zhongda invited them to dinner, but Shen Rong politely declined. Besides, he was still at work, and the nurses were looking for him.
"Next time, when Lu Lin comes back, you can come to our house for a meal."
Wen Zhongda gave an awkward laugh: "I've been quite busy lately."
Shen Rong noticed many wounded soldiers and found it strange: "Where is there a battle going on?"
"Some minor conflicts are common." He's been here for so long that he's gotten used to it. Commander Dou and the surrounding warlords are constantly fighting over territory.
Shen Rong was in a low mood the whole way, and went upstairs to rest as soon as she got home.
Aunt Zhang came out of the kitchen: "What's wrong? You seem unhappy."
Lu Xuan: "She must be tired. Let your sister-in-law rest for a bit."
Gui Chun wiped his hands and picked up a letter from the side: "Is there a letter from your wife?"
"There's no rush, we can give it to my sister-in-law when we eat." She lay on the sofa and picked up today's newspaper from the side to read it.
Gui Chun thought it made sense.
Jiang Yufen carried the Chinese medicine into the kitchen. She didn't know much about decocting medicine, so she had to ask Zhang Ma for help.
"Second Young Mistress, please rest assured and leave it to me. I won't forget about this. Is the Second Young Master feeling unwell?"
Jiang Yufen was not good at lying, and she stammered.
Zhang Ma immediately understood, glanced quickly at Lu You, and asked in a low voice, "What did the doctor say?"
With Zhang Ma's experienced demeanor, Jiang Yufen lowered her guard somewhat: "The doctor said to take a few doses of medicine to regulate it."
Aunt Zhang breathed a sigh of relief: "This is a minor issue. Second Young Mistress, you don't know, I have several good friends who also work as maids in wealthy families. They've seen many things like this. Men and women are the same; both need to take good care of their bodies to be able to give birth."
Lu You was just looking for Jiang Yufen when he heard this. He coughed awkwardly, and Zhang Ma turned around and pretended to be busy.
Jiang Yufen was at a loss and followed him out.
"What's up?"
Lu You nodded: "I'm still a little worried. Why don't you go upstairs and check on your sister-in-law?"
Upstairs, Shen Rong lay on the bed, her mood somewhat heavy.
She felt so powerless, fearful and angry. She knew that some things would happen, but she couldn't do anything about it and had no ability to change anything.
Even reminders can only be given in a tactful way.
She pulled out the pillow and pressed it against her face.
There was a gentle knock on the door three times. Jiang Yufen pushed the door open and was startled to see this scene of the crime.
"Sister-in-law, are you alright?"
Shen Rong pulled the pillow off and sat up halfway: "I'm fine."
She invited Jiang Yufen to come in and sit down. Hanging above the bed was a photo of her and Lu Lin. Seeing that Jiang Yufen kept looking at it, Shen Rong encouraged her, "You and your second brother should take a picture too."
Jiang Yufen was a little embarrassed: "Let's forget it."
Even their photos don't look this good. The older brother's eyes are only for his sister-in-law. She's making a fuss, and he's laughing. They're so happy. She and Lu You have never been this close before.
Jiang Yufen noticed that Shen Rong's eyes were red, indicating that she had been crying.
"Is your sister-in-law missing your brother?" That's why she secretly ran back to her room and cried.
Shen Rong was just looking for an excuse, and this was perfect timing. She nodded readily: "You haven't called back in so long, I wonder how things are going."
I've been gone for almost ten days now, and I don't know when I'll be back.
But it'll be soon, right? His sister's getting married, and Dou Wenliang will have to come back eventually.
"She'll probably be back in a couple of days, so don't worry too much, sister-in-law."
The two talked for a while, and then they were called downstairs to have dinner.
Gui Chun found an opportunity to give the letter to Shen Rong, who jumped up excitedly after reading it.
Lu Xuan asked in surprise, "Is it a letter from my elder brother?"
Shen Rong looked at Jiang Yufen with surprise: "No, it's that Yufen's novel has been published."
Jiang Yufen was stunned and couldn't believe it. Shen Rong showed her the letter and hurriedly called Gui Chun.
"Guichun, is there another package?"
Gui Chun nodded and took a package from the warehouse with Lu You's help. Inside, besides the local specialties he brought for Shen Rong, there were also two newspapers.
Shen Rong took the newspaper and placed it on the coffee table to read it carefully.
Lu Xuan pushed Jiang Yufen over to them.
"Here."
She pulled Jiang Yufen aside and said with a smile, "It's true, look."
Jiang Yufen touched the lead type with her fingers and smiled.
Lu You picked it up and looked at it, his face full of shock: "Yu Fen, I didn't know you were so amazing."
Jiang Yufen pursed her lips, but couldn't hide the smile in her eyes: "No, it's just random writing."
Lu Xuan: "Second sister-in-law, you can write so well even when you're just scribbling randomly. If you wrote properly, you'd become a great writer! There are three silver dollars in it!"
Holding the draft, she was somewhat dissatisfied: "Isn't it a bit too little? It's not even enough to buy a piece of clothing."
Jiang Yufen was quite satisfied: "I thought it was a lot, I didn't expect to actually be chosen."
Although only one of her submissions was accepted and the others were returned, it was still a form of recognition for her.
"It's a promise, I'll treat you to a meal if I get paid for the manuscript." Jiang Yufen waved the bank draft in her hand.
Lu You snatched the draft from her hand: "This meal is on me, we'll keep the money ourselves." He glanced at Jiang Yufen.
This money has special meaning for her; how could she just spend it like that?
Lu Xuan cheered, "Second Brother is treating, then I won't be polite!"
Jiang Yufen blushed and lowered her head. Lu You put away her two rejected manuscripts again: "I think this one is also very well written. Yufen, you are very talented and should not be overlooked."
The doorbell rang, and Gui Chun led Lin Wenhui in.
"Haven't you had lunch yet? I was worried I'd come at your lunchtime, but it seems I've arrived at the perfect time."
Shen Rong smiled and took her hand: "No, it's just that we ate late, and we happen to have some good news to share with you today."
She beckoned to Lu Xuan to bring the newspaper: "Look, Yu Fen's novel has been published."
Lin Wenhui looked up at Jiang Yufen and said, "Second Young Mistress, congratulations! I knew you were very talented."
She picked up the wicker trunk she had brought: "Didn't Miss Lu say last time that she wanted to apply to our school? These are some books I got from someone, including some for the Chinese department. If you're interested, Second Young Mistress, you can really give it a try. Every semester, there are auditors who come to the school to listen to our lectures."
Jiang Yufen picked up a book, touched it with delight, and turned to look at Lu You.
Lu You didn't know she wanted to go to school, but it was a good thing, and he supported her: "That's fine. My business here has just started, and we won't be leaving Bincheng for the time being. If you want to go, then go."
Jiang Yufen hesitated for a moment: "Since you're all not home, I also need to take care of my sister-in-law."
Shen Rong laughed and said, "I don't need you to take care of me. I have Zhang Ma and Gui Chun. Besides, you only go to school for a few hours, not all day long."
Lu Xuan ran over and hugged Jiang Yufen's hand: "Good sister-in-law, go, go, I have company too. I still have exams to take, you keep me company."
She made a pitiful statement, which amused everyone.
Lin Wenhui: "If you have any questions, you can ask me."
"Sister Lin, you're such a kind person." Lu Xuan had a sweet tongue.
"Have you decided what major to choose?" Shen Rong asked.
Lu Xuan raised her hand: "I've made my choice, I want to study Chinese literature too."
The doorbell rang again, and Zhang Ma came out: "It must be the restaurant delivering the food." She went to open the door.
The eight-bowl feast that Lu Xuan had specifically requested was delivered, and Shen Rong invited Lin Wenhui to eat some with her.
"I really have eaten."
Lu Xuan pulled her along, saying, "Sister Lin, why don't you eat some more with us? After we finish eating, let's play a few rounds of cards."
Lin Wenhui was tempted.
Da Mao and Er Mao went to the Marshal's Mansion to study. Uncle Zhang went to the outskirts of the city early in the morning. Knowing that Shen Rong had a sweet tooth, he went to find some delicious food for her.
Shen Rong instructed Zhang Ma to save some food for Da Mao, Er Mao, and Uncle Zhang, so they could eat when they returned.
Zhang Ma laughed and said, "How could we let them go hungry? Madam, you don't need to worry about them."
"These eight bowls are not something we eat often."
Lu Xuan nodded: "That's right, this is my second brother's treat."
Lu You and his wife smiled shyly, and Jiang Yufen got up to help distribute the dishes: "Sister-in-law is right, we can't eat that much either, let's leave more for them."
Zhang Ma was a little embarrassed to step forward and help.
Her two boys have an amazing appetite. Luckily, they live in such a good family and don't lack food and drink. If they lived in other families, they wouldn't be able to live so comfortably.
Turning her head, she saw Gui Chun gnawing on a pig's trotter with her mouth full of grease, and Zhang Ma smiled.
After enjoying a satisfying meal, Shen Rong instructed Lu Xuan to make coffee. Lu Xuan's skills had improved considerably, and Shen Rong was happy to show off.
Zhang Ma and Gui Chun had already tidied up the mahjong table for them.
The four of them sat down at the card table, and Lu You was about to leave when he asked them if they wanted anything to bring back.
Shen Rong joked, "We don't need anything, but today is a very special day for your sister-in-law, so you should prepare a gift to celebrate."
Lu You went to look at Jiang Yufen and saw her lower her head in embarrassment: "No need, I don't care about these things."
Shen Rong touched the cards, a smile playing on her lips. "Women, they just love to say one thing and mean another." She then glanced at Jiang Yufen.
She turned her head to look at Lu You and teased, "Second brother, do you understand now?"
Lu You smiled and nodded, then went out the door.
After three rounds, with dinner time approaching, Lin Wenhui reluctantly threw down her cards: "It's getting late, I'm not playing anymore."
"What are you afraid of? You can just stay at our house." Lu Xuan sighed, "I have to start studying tomorrow, so I'm afraid I won't be able to play for a long time. Sister Lin, can you play a few more rounds with me?"
Lin Wenhui also sighed, "I won't be able to play for a long time either."
Shen Rong laughed and said, "If you want to fight, then come on. If my little sister can't fight, then there's still my second brother, isn't there?"
Lin Wenhui shook her head, looking distressed: "I only just realized how much there is to get married. I'm so busy. My in-laws are coming soon, and I'll have even less time then."
Jiang Yufen looked sympathetic and agreed wholeheartedly. Her in-laws were like two mountains weighing on her head; how could she possibly play cards so carefree?
"Were you busy when you got married?" she asked Shen Rong and Jiang Yufen.
Jiang Yufen nodded: "It's quite busy. I embroidered my wedding dress six months in advance and also prepared all sorts of things." She was holding a traditional ceremony.
The two of them looked at Shen Rong at the same time.
Shen Rong hesitated for a moment: "It should be alright."
She didn't attend, so how would she know that when the original owner married Lu Lin, she was still living a prestigious university life?
Lu Xuan was a little curious: "But I didn't see my eldest and second eldest brothers being busy back then." However, her mother seemed to be very busy, and the family was busy during that period as well.
Shen Rong and Lin Wenhui both scoffed at the same time: "Men!"
The three of them exchanged a glance and laughed.
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