After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter
Chapter 211 Taking on Household Chores Proactively

Chapter 211: Chapter 211 Taking on Household Chores Proactively

A picture of a warm family banquet unfolded, and even the two little ones playing in the courtyard were drawn over unconsciously by the aroma.

Su Yu carefully set aside a full bowl of rice and dishes for Jiang Wangshan, a Display of detailed care that moved Xie Xinghua at her side once again.

This seemingly simple gesture was laden with Su Yu’s attentive consideration for her family, making sure Jiang Wangshan did not make do with leftovers, such thoughtfulness was delicate and heartwarming.

Xie Xinghua deeply felt that this sister-in-law’s heart was always filled with love and care for this family.

When Su Yu proposed to visit Jiang Wangshan to check his condition and explore treatment options, Xie Xinghua’s joy blossomed like flowers.

It was not only what she had longed for, but also a glimmer of hope for Jiang Wangshan’s recovery.

She had heard of Su Yu’s medical skills but was reluctant to burden her, given the complexity of Jiang Wangshan’s illness. Now, her conflicting emotions were finally put at ease.

San Ya looked at the sumptuous dishes on the table, her eyes twinkling with a child’s unique excitement, secretly delighted to share Second Aunt’s cooking with her mother and sister, and her simple happiness was more than evident.

Although she felt a touch of sadness at her eldest sister’s absence, that emotion was quickly replaced by the delicious food in front of her, as she indulged in the satisfaction each bite brought.

Xie Xinghua and Er Ya tasted such delicious food for the first time, and their sincere praises echoed one after another.

Su Yu’s cooking not only conquered their taste buds but also deeply touched their hearts.

The compliments from Xie Xinghua were like sweet dew after hard work, bringing Su Yu immense consolation.

She encouraged Xie Xinghua to make herself at home, and Xie Xinghua gladly accepted, as the bond between the two deepened quietly over the meal.

After the meal, Er Ya volunteered to clean up the dishes, while San Ya and Xiao Xixi eagerly engaged in preparing the herbal medicine. The whole family was filled with a harmonious and cooperative atmosphere.

Jiang Ziling naturally did not lag behind, everyone pulling their own weight, together maintaining the operation of the household.

On the way to visit Jiang Wangshan, Su Yu and Xie Xinghua encountered Lady Zhao in the kitchen, her unfriendly spittle seeming to be a silent protest against their growing rapport.

Su Yu chose to ignore her, knowing fully well that entangling with such a person was meaningless. Real strength lay in the fortitude of her heart and in surpassing herself.

Xie Xinghua, on the other hand, had changed since her fallout with Lady Zhao, seemingly finding a new attitude towards life. In particular, when she mentioned Lady Zhao’s deeds against Da Ya, her indignant and steadfast response was a fight against injustice and an affirmation of her own stance.

In the end, the two women entered the house together, leaving the outside world’s troubles behind, if only temporarily.

Xie Xinghua’s words were both an expression of gratitude to Su Yu and an acknowledgment of her own growth, learning to face problems in a more positive way.

Su Yu rejoiced in her transformation, well aware that only strength and unity can withstand all storms in these complex interpersonal relationships.

"Hmm."

Xie Xinghua softly murmured an acknowledgment, her firmness and resoluteness seemingly impossible to cover up even by the dimness of the house.

The older generation often says that the barefoot fear not the shod. The years of grievances accumulated in her heart, along with the matter involving Da Ya like a thorn, constantly pricked her nerves.

Now, faced with the malice of the Zhou Family, Xie Xinghua was fearless. It was the other party who seemed to lack conviction, ostensibly strong but hollow inside.

The light inside the house was dim, and Xie Xinghua groped to light the remaining segment of a red candle, the feeble candlelight flickering, barely illuminating a corner of the room.

Su Yu watched Xie Xinghua’s actions quietly, as she expertly checked under Jiang Wangshan, fearful that he might have wet himself without knowing, her meticulous care speaking volumes of her resilience and attentiveness.

Then, she softly said to Su Yu, "You understand medical skills, let me have a look, perhaps I can find a treatment method."

"Look at how much straighter your younger brother’s leg is now; with some more recuperation, he should be able to walk normally. This is all thanks to your hard work and merit,"

Su Yu’s words were full of admiration.

At these words, Jiang Wangshan’s eyes flashed with excitement, and he quickly turned his head to look at Su Yu.

Although he had never harbored much hope for his own illness to be cured, the news of his brother’s leg possibly healing completely still thrilled him.

He struggled to open his mouth and mumbled two words: "Thank you."

Su Yu replied with a gentle smile, "Big brother, let’s eat first. The food will get cold and that won’t be good. After we’ve eaten, I will take a closer look at you."

Beyond the concern for hot or cold dishes, Su Yu also wanted to take this opportunity to observe Jiang Wangshan’s physical condition and mobility.

However, what happened next shocked her greatly.

She saw Xie Xinghua chew the food carefully before feeding it spoon by spoon to Jiang Wangshan.

"Big sister-in-law, you are..."

Su Yu couldn’t believe it. Had Jiang Wangshan lost even the ability to chew?

Xie Xinghua smiled embarrassingly and explained with a hint of awkwardness, "You might not be aware, second sister-in-law, but big brother can no longer chew on his own, so I have to..."

Seeing Jiang Wangshan’s face twisted by pain and sickness, making even the most basic action of opening his mouth exceedingly difficult, Su Yu couldn’t help but feel a surge of compassion and understanding.

Although she thought the approach a bit much, she could also appreciate the hardships and helplessness of Xie Xinghua.

Observing for a moment, Su Yu felt that this method seemed somewhat...

Inappropriate, or rather, not very sanitary.

But then she realized that this was a unique form of care between long-term spouses, unrelated to right or wrong, yet detrimental to health.

She worried that such mouth-to-mouth feeding could easily cause bacterial cross-infection, posing a potential risk to both of their health.

So, she made a suggestion, "Big sister-in-law, you could actually chop the food into small pieces, making it faster and more convenient."

At this, Xie Xinghua paused, struck by a sudden realization. Indeed, why hadn’t she thought of this simple method?

In the past, to feed her young children, she would chew the food bit by bit like this. But now she had forgotten this more efficient way.

"Ah, you always think of everything, second sister-in-law. I’ll go and take care of it now," she said.

Just as Xie Xinghua was about to get up, Su Yu stopped her, "Big sister-in-law, let me do it. You stay here to look after big brother."

Xie Xinghua nodded in agreement, conceding the point. After all, conventions of male and female propriety should not be ignored. It would not be appropriate for Su Yu, a woman, to be alone here, and one must always be cautious of their reputation.

Su Yu took the bowl from her sister-in-law’s hand and swiftly began to prepare the food.

In no time, the food was ground into a paste that was easy to swallow. Unfortunately, in the midst of the hustle, the meal had cooled down.

Thereupon, she made a fire to quickly cook a bowl of hot soup, pouring it over the cold rice and cold dishes. The meal instantly warmed up, reaching an ideal temperature that was neither too hot nor too cold—perfect for eating.

Xie Xinghua watched the steaming paste of food and sincerely marveled at how excellent this method was. It not only eliminated the laborious process of chewing, but most importantly, it seemed that Jiang Wangshan enjoyed the meal even more.