Chen Lan finished a bowl of doufunao and checked the system time. Oh my! It was already half past seven in the morning. Xiangdong Ge Liang and Uncle Fu, Uncle De, and Erhu were sitting outside their temporary shed, eating breakfast.
Chen Lan quickly said to her mother-in-law, "Mother-in-law, it's getting late! I won't wait here any longer. I need to go back and see if the twins have woken up yet."
She saw her mother-in-law instructing Mingwei and Cui Qiao to clean up the tofu dregs to be used as fertilizer, while also washing and wiping the soy milk machine.
Chen Lan hurried to say again, "Mother-in-law, don't let them discard all the tofu dregs yet. Save the clean ones, I have a use for them."
Her mother-in-law looked up at Chen Lan and replied, "Got it! I'll save them all for you. My child, it's just tofu dregs, why are you so anxious? Hurry back! Jia Yao and Jia Hui must be awake by now."
Seeing her mother-in-law agree, Chen Lan no longer lingered. She quickly turned and walked towards the temporary shed where they were eating. As she approached the shed, she greeted Uncle De and Uncle Fu, who were sitting outside at a table eating. Then she went inside and told Lin Mai, who was busy with her head down, "Mai Zi, don't save breakfast for me this morning. They're making tofu in the shed next door this morning, and I had a full large bowl of doufunao. I'm not hungry now, so I won't eat breakfast. I don't think Mingwei and the others will eat much for breakfast either? Let others eat more. The weather is hot, don't let it go to waste."
Lin Mai looked up and replied, "I understand! Sister Xiao Lan, I'll share your portion with them later. It won't make much difference if everyone eats a little more!"
After a few words with Lin Mai, Chen Lan turned and walked out of the shed, nodding and smiling at everyone eating outside as a greeting.
She then quickly ran towards the first house. When she reached the gate of the courtyard enclosed by the goji berry trees and didn't hear any child crying, she breathed a long sigh of relief.
She entered the courtyard gate, walked along the stone-paved path, and headed towards the house door. The surroundings were quiet. Chen Lan tiptoed into the house and walked to the door of her room. At the door, she adjusted her breathing, letting her heart, which was pounding from running back in a hurry, calm down a little, and then gently pushed open the door and tiptoed in.
Seeing the two children lying side-by-side on the bed, still fast asleep, Chen Lan's heart instantly felt warm. This was the feeling of home. It was good to have people you cared about, and people who cared about you!
Jia Hui's illness last night had left Chen Lan with a deep sense of powerlessness. Facing her helplessness and inability when her child was suffering from illness, Chen Lan was now very eager to know if Jia Hui was really sick or if it was just indigestion as she suspected. Sudan Novel Network.
Chen Lan thought to herself that the valley truly needed a doctor. Even a country doctor would be good.
Chen Lan leaned by the bed, waiting for the siblings to wake up. With her mind, she opened the system and searched for a newly published "Baby Safe Medication Guide." This book recommended thirteen disease care methods based on children's different ages and symptoms, as well as safe dosages and methods of medication.
Chen Lan immediately placed an order to purchase it. When she received the book, she felt a great sense of security. She immediately opened the book and, according to Jia Hui's physical symptoms last night, found the illness that matched the body's reaction described in the book, along with the corresponding diagnosis and recommended medication.
Seeing the diagnosis in the book, Chen Lan finally let out a long sigh of relief, and her mood instantly became much lighter.
Chen Lan leaned by the bed, flipping through the book, silently memorizing the childcare knowledge in her mind, and waiting for the two children to wake up.
After about an hour, Jia Hui woke up first. Her stomach was probably still uncomfortable, as she started to whimper as soon as she woke up. Chen Lan quickly picked up Jia Hui and asked, "Jia Hui, does your tummy still hurt?" Jia Hui nodded listlessly with a weak spirit.
Chen Lan continued to ask, "Jia Hui, do you want to poop?" Jia Hui, with her pale little face, nodded again.
Chen Lan quickly carried her to the toilet, and there was a sudden sound of rushing water! A sour and foul smell immediately hit her nostrils. It turned out that Jia Hui's abdominal bloating was caused by indigestion.
Now Chen Lan was finally relieved. After Jia Hui emptied her bowels, she would be given another dose of digestive and anti-inflammatory medicine, and after a few days of good care, she would be fine.
Chen Lan couldn't help but feel a little self-reproach. She had been too busy lately and hadn't taken good care of them, which led to Jia Hui accidentally eating something difficult to digest.
After expelling the old stool in the toilet, Jia Hui herself felt much better and stopped whimpering. As soon as she came out of the toilet, her spirits improved significantly. Although she was still less energetic than usual, she was much better than last night, indicating that her condition was improving.
The commotion caused by the mother and daughter woke up the old mother. Without even washing up, she rushed over anxiously. Seeing the mother and daughter coming out of the toilet, she quickly asked, "How is Jia Hui? Is she feeling better?"
Seeing her mother's anxiety, Chen Lan quickly said, "It's nothing serious! She's much better! She probably ate something she shouldn't have because she has a big appetite, and got indigestion and upset her stomach! She just pooped in the toilet. I'll give her some goat's milk later and the medicine she took last night to reduce inflammation. She should be back to being mischievous with you in two or three days."
The old mother said, "I'd rather they be mischievous! That means they are healthy. I don't want to see them sick. They are so young and can't speak well yet. When they feel uncomfortable, they can only cry. You don't know how anxious I was! I'd rather I get sick myself than see them get sick."
Chen Lan quickly stopped her mother from continuing, saying, "Mother, what are you saying? Who wants to get sick? None of you can get sick. You must all live well."
The old mother quickly said, "I won't say it anymore, I won't say it anymore!"
With that, she reached out and touched Jia Hui's head, and said softly to Jia Hui, "Jia Hui, do you want some milk? Shall Grandma make you some goat's milk!"
Jia Hui thought her grandmother wanted to hold her, so she turned and hugged Chen Lan's neck tightly with both arms, hiding in Chen Lan's embrace.
The old mother smiled and patted Jia Hui's little bottom, saying, "You ungrateful little thing. Grandma has been taking care of you and your brother since you were this small, but you still stick to your mother."
At this moment, Jia Yao, who was lying on the bed, also woke up. Perhaps the twins had a telepathic connection. Last night, Jia Hui had been whimpering with an upset stomach, and Jia Yao had also been listless.
The old mother picked up Jia Yao and asked, "Jia Yao, shall we go to the toilet to poop?" Jia Yao looked at Jia Hui, who was nestled in Chen Lan's arms, and nodded. Suddenly, he uttered a word, "Go." Chen Lan and the old mother were stunned! Jia Yao had finally spoken! Previously, no matter how Chen Lan, the old mother, or Xiao Shan's mother tried to teach him to speak, he wouldn't open his mouth. Now, without anyone teaching him, he could speak on his own.
The mother and daughter were overjoyed. The stone in their hearts had finally been lifted. The old mother had once worried that Jia Yao wouldn't be able to speak!