Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family

Chapter 77

  Chapter 77: How Much Longer for the Buns?

Having silver naturally makes everything easier!

The doctor’s prescription came quickly, he administered the acupuncture, and the old ginseng was also used.

When Liu Sisi came to the room with the medicine around the time of the dragon-hour, she took a glance and saw that her father-in-law’s complexion had improved significantly and he no longer looked frail.

On the contrary, everyone looked tired and sleepy, and the doctor and the medicine pageboy had already gone to rest in the guest room prepared for them.

“Doctor He said that you need to receive acupuncture treatment for three consecutive days to invigorate the channels and collaterals, and you can recover slowly. So dad, just relax and recuperate well.”

Di Yelei carefully took the medicine bowl and served his father with the medicine attentively, explaining the situation softly to Elderly Mr. Di.

Elderly Mr. Di was extremely weak, and he remained silent as he sipped the medicine while leaning on his pillow.

It wasn’t until he had finished the medicine and Elderly Mr. Di fell asleep that Di Yelei and Liu Sisi left the wing room together.

The sky outside was gradually brightening, and no one was in sight.

Di Yelei stayed silent for a while before whispering, “Yesterday, I borrowed 5 taels and a half of silver from Li Wu and Zhang Peng. My mom gave out 20 taels; my second sister-in-law only gave 10 taels, saying she needed to buy the four treasures of the study for Brother Gao to attend private school. My second brother and I had a quarrel, and he only gave out 2 more taels in the end.”

Liu Sisi raised her eyebrows; was Ms. Wang planning to renege on her obligations?

“Even if they don’t want to give, forcing them won’t help. The silver to buy the old ginseng is enough, but when can all these borrowed money be repaid?”

Liu Sisi’s voice was soft and hoarse from not sleeping all night.

“We can only take it step by step, Sisi, it’s been tough on you.”

Di Yelei held Liu Sisi’s hand and sighed: “It’s because I’m useless, I couldn’t bring myself to break his leg! After all, he is my brother! I… always said I wanted to make your life better, but in the end… ”

“Don’t be silly, who can just raise their hands against someone like that!”

Liu Sisi forcefully pulled her hand back and coldly laughed: “The two children are tired too. We have pheasants and rabbits at home, and Ah-Huang and Ah-Hua were also locked up. Someone needs to take care of the pets. Why don’t you stay here, while I go back home to check on them?”

As she spoke, she turned to leave.

A resentment was gathering in her heart. How long would Di Yelei continue to be a pushover?

Just last night, she had given Ms. Wang 20 taels of silver, and now, it was gone before dawn! Who would believe that?

Giving silver for her own son’s education is more important than her father-in-law’s life?

Or is it that Di Yelei is too easy-going, hiding his own silver and borrowing money from others?

Just now at the Land Officer’s home, she was so embarrassed that she wished she could burrow into a hole!

That was 8 taels of silver!

It was agreed that the three brothers would each contribute 20 taels, but now the deal has changed!