Chapter 63: Acupuncture
Su Sanlang looked at Old Wu in embarrassment and said, “Doctor Wu, I’ll go help then.”
Old Wu turned around and waved his hand. “Go, go.”
Su Chong and Su Hua also walked to Zhou Heng’s side.
Over the past two years, they had grown taller. They did not starve or freeze, so they grew quickly. They wore simple clothes. When they approached, Zhou Heng was also nervous.
However, Su Xiaoling looked up and said to Su Chong and Su Hua, “Big Brother, Second Brother, this is Little Brother Heng. We have to protect him in the future.”!!
Su Chong and Su Hua squatted down and smiled kindly at Zhou Heng. Su Chong pointed at himself and said, “Hello, Little Brother Heng. My name is Su Chong. You can call me Big Brother Chong.”
Su Hua also smiled and pointed at himself. “Little Brother Heng, my name is Su Hua. You can call me Big Brother Hua.”
Su Chong and Su Hua reached out and surrounded Su Xiaolu and Zhou Heng with their hands. They said seriously, “We will protect our little sister and brother.”
Zhou Heng looked at Su Chong and Su Hua. He knew that they were different the moment Su Chong and Su Hua spoke. There was no darkness in their eyes. They were so clean and innocent. Their sincerity was exposed in front of him.
Zhou Heng put away his vigilance. He smiled at Su Chong and Su Hua and said, “Thank you.”
He had just arrived and had a leg problem, so he was still a little shy. However, he felt the kindness and sincerity of this family towards him. It made him feel much warmer in this unfamiliar place.
When Old Wu saw this scene, he heaved a long sigh of relief in his heart. He turned around and went to brew medicine for Zhou Heng.
It seemed that his decision was not wrong. Taking Zhou Heng anywhere else would not be better than this.
Su Sanlang and Madam Zhao returned home. When Madam Zhao went to get the meat, Su Sanlang started the fire.
Su Sanlang said, “Darling, it’s been hard on you.”
Madam Zhaosmiled and said, “This is a favor that our family owes. What hard work? Actually, I’m very happy that Doctor Wu is back. I feel at ease now that I have a chance to return the favor.”
“Yeah.”
Su Sanlang sighed. They had stayed at Old Wu’s house for more than a month back then. Old Wu had never asked them for payment, they only paid for the medicine.
He had left and given them so much. Now that he was back, they should repay him no matter what.
“I won’t sell the chickens and ducks in the future. I’ll keep them for Zhou Heng to nourish his body.”
Madam Zhao cooked the rice and glanced at Su Sanlang.
She remembered that Old Wu loved to eat meat.
Su Sanlang nodded. “Sure.”
The two of them quickly finished cooking.
Su Sanlang came over to call everyone to eat. Seeing that it was inconvenient for Zhou Heng to move, Su Sanlang walked over and squatted down. He said gently to Zhou Heng, “Heng, can I carry you over to eat?”
Zhou Heng looked at Su Sanlang. He glanced at the kitchen. Old Wu did not come out. Zhou Heng lowered his eyes and nodded. “Thank you, Uncle Su.”
Old Wu trusted this family, and this family was indeed friendly and trustworthy.
Su Sanlang carried Zhou Heng on his back and said to Su Chong and Su Hua, “Chong, Hua, bring Heng’s chair over.”
Su Chong and Su Hua smiled and agreed.
Zhou Heng lay on Su Sanlang’s back and looked back at Su Chong and his siblings.
They were all helping. Su Xiaolu skipped after them and waved at him.
Su Xiaoling held Su Xiaolu’s hand and smiled at Zhou Heng. Zhou Heng turned around and leaned against Su Sanlang’s back. His lips could not help but curl into a smile.
After entering Su Sanlang’s house, Zhou Heng looked at the warm little house. It was very clean and he went into the main room.
Su Chong and Su Hua lifted the wooden wheelchair and put it down. Su Sanlang placed Zhou Heng on it.
There was rice, vegetables, steamed buns, stir-fried bacon, vegetable soup, and scrambled eggs. It smelled delicious.
Madam Zhao smiled and said, “Heng, see if it suits your taste. Tell me what you like to eat. I’ll make it for you.”
Old Wu also came later. When he heard this, he smiled and said to Zhou Heng, “Zhou Heng, you’ll live here from now on. They’re in charge of your food. Just tell them what you want to eat.”
“Big Brother Zhou Heng, my mother’s cooking is delicious. You’ll definitely like it.”
Su Xiaolu smiled at Zhou Heng.
Zhou Heng nodded shyly. Everyone could tell that this was a quiet child. He was handsome and humble.
When they were eating, Madam Zhao kept putting food into Zhou Heng’s bowl.
Zhou Heng choked and coughed after taking a bite. He took a breath and exhaled.
Then his delicate little face flushed.
Su Xiaoling asked softly, “Little Brother Heng, you can’t eat spicy food?”
Zhou Heng blushed and nodded.
Old Wu suddenly realized something. “Oh! I forgot about that. He’s not used to spicy food.”
Su Xiaoling exchanged her untouched rice bowl with Zhou Heng and picked up an egg for him. “Little Brother Heng, there’s no chili in the eggs. Have some eggs.”
“Yes, yes, eat the eggs.”
Madam Zhao also immediately brought the bowl of eggs to Zhou Heng. She felt a little guilty. She had been negligent and forgotten to ask Zhou Heng about his preferences.
Zhou Heng carried the bowl of rice that Su Xiaoling had exchanged for and whispered, “Thank you.”
Then, he started on the eggs. He wasn’t a picky eater, which reassured everyone.
Su Xiaoling distributed the meat in the bowl to Su Xiaolu and ate quietly.
Su Xiaolu ate the meat in her bowl and narrowed her eyes in satisfaction.
After eating and drinking her fill, Su Xiaolu could not help but take a few more glances at Zhou Heng and secretly guess where he was from.
The people who lived in Furongzhou could not live without spice.
In Suzhou, Dongzhou, Huzhou, Jiangzhou, and even the capital, most people did not like spicy food.
She wondered where Zhou Heng was from.
Zhou Heng could not eat spicy food. After this meal, Madam Zhao took note of this.
After finishing the meal, Su Sanlang carried Zhou Heng back before bringing Su Chong and Su Hua to work.
Meanwhile, Madam Zhao stayed behind to kill a chicken for dinner.
Madam Zhao said to Su Xiaoling and Su Xiaolu, “Sanmei, Simei, go to Grandpa Wu’s house and see if there’s anything he needs help with.”
“Okay.”
Su Xiaolu responded sweetly.
Su Xiaoling nodded and led Su Xiaolu to the neighboring house.
At this moment, Old Wu was getting Zhou Heng to drink the medicine. Zhou Heng frowned and drank it all in one gulp.
When Su Xiaolu and Su Xiaoling came over, Su Xiaolu immediately clapped her hands and said, “Big Brother Zhou Heng, you’re so awesome. You drank it in one gulp even though it’s bitter. You’re awesome.”
The little girl’s sweet praise and admiration made Zhou Heng feel a little embarrassed. He looked at Su Xiaoling.
Su Xiaoling also smiled at him and said, “Lu is right. Little Brother Heng is awesome.”
Old Wu was in a good mood. He said to Zhou Heng, “Come, it’s time for acupuncture.”
Zhou Heng was a little embarrassed, but he saw that Su Xiaolu and Su Xiaoling had no intention of leaving.
Seeing that Old Wu did not care about this at all, Zhou Heng pursed his lips and rolled up his pants before lying down, revealing a pair of scarred and bruised legs.