bookrandom Chapter 297 My Sister is Sick
Chapter 297 My Sister is Sick
Chu Tian heard the noise outside and poked his head out curiously. Seeing Jia Zhang and the two aunts quarreling fiercely, he shook his head helplessly. This Jia Zhang is really a troublemaker.
He returned to the kitchen and continued to work on his braised pork and dumplings. The aroma of the meat wafted through the yard, attracting many neighbors to peek in. Chu Tian was not stingy and invited everyone to come over and taste the new food.
"Chu Tian, your braised pork is so delicious, even better than Sha Zhu's!" a neighbor exclaimed.
"Yes, Chu Tian, you can open a restaurant in the future." Another neighbor echoed.
Chu Tian smiled and said modestly: "No, no, I'm just doing it casually."
At this time, Sha Zhu also came over after smelling the aroma. He looked at the braised pork and dumplings made by Chu Tian, and his mouth was watering. "Chu Tian, your cooking skills are amazing, can you teach me?"
Chu Tian glanced at Sha Zhu and said with a half-smile, "Teach you? You are the chef of the steel mill, do you still need me to teach you?"
Sha Zhu scratched his head awkwardly and said shamelessly: "Chu Tian, please stop laughing at me. My title of chef is just empty talk. When it comes to cooking skills, I am really not as good as you."
Seeing Sha Zhu's sincere attitude, Chu Tian agreed to teach him a few tricks. The two chatted and cooked in the kitchen, and the atmosphere was harmonious.
As night fell, the alley gradually became quiet. Chu Tian sat in his yard, eating the braised pork and dumplings he made, feeling extremely satisfied. He looked up at the starry sky, with a lot of thoughts in his mind. It has been a while since he came to this era, and he has gradually adapted to life here. Although the living conditions are difficult, the people here are simple and kind, which makes him feel very warm.
Suddenly, a rapid knock on the door broke the silence of the night...
Chu Tian put down the chopsticks in his hand, walked to the door in confusion, and opened it. Standing outside the door was a thin boy wearing a worn cotton jacket, about seven or eight years old, with a dirty face and a pair of big eyes full of fear and anxiety.
"Uncle, please, save my sister!" The boy said in a crying voice, almost begging.
Chu Tian's heart tightened, and he quickly asked: "Child, don't be anxious, tell me slowly, what happened to your sister?"
The boy choked up and said, "My sister...my sister is seriously ill and has been having a fever. I...I don't know what to do."
Chu Tian followed the boy out without saying anything. "Take me to see your sister."
The boy's home was deep in the alley, a dilapidated little house with several holes on the roof. Chu Tian followed the boy into the house, and a musty smell hit his nose. The room was dimly lit, with only a shabby wooden bed, on which lay a young girl, with a pale face, chapped lips, and weak breathing.
Chu Tian touched the girl's forehead and it was burning hot! "This is a high fever!" he thought to himself. Medical conditions are poor these days, and a high fever that doesn't go away can easily cause trouble.
"Child, is there anyone else in your family?" Chu Tian asked the boy.
The boy shook his head. "My parents are dead. Only my sister and I are left."
Chu Tian sighed. This child was really pitiful. He thought for a moment and said, "Well, I'll go get a doctor first, and you stay here to take care of your sister."
Chu Tian turned around and ran out, and found an old Chinese doctor who lived at the entrance of the alley. When the old Chinese doctor heard that someone had a high fever, he quickly picked up his medicine box and followed Chu Tian to the boy's home.
The old Chinese doctor felt the girl's pulse and frowned, "This child has a very high fever. She must be brought down quickly, otherwise her life will be in danger."
The old Chinese doctor prescribed a few medicines and told the boy to take them on time. Chu Tian also helped to boil some hot water and wiped the girl's body. After working for a long time, the girl's fever finally subsided a little and her breathing became more stable.
Chu Tian finally breathed a sigh of relief. Looking at the girl on the bed, he felt mixed emotions. The girl was pretty and charming, and even when she was sick, her beauty was hard to hide. He couldn't help but think of his sister in his previous life, who was also so gentle and kind. Unfortunately...
Chu Tian shook his head and put these thoughts behind him. He looked at the boy and said, "Kid, what's your name?"
"My name is Xiaoshuan, and my sister's name is Xiuer." The boy said timidly.
"Xiaoshuan, your sister's illness needs careful treatment. It's too hard for you to take care of her alone. How about this, you follow me from now on, and I will help you take care of your sister." Chu Tian said.
When Xiaoshuan heard this, his eyes lit up, "Really? Uncle, are you really willing to take us in?"
Chu Tian nodded, "Of course it's true."
Xiaoshuan knelt on the ground excitedly and kowtowed to Chu Tian, "Thank you uncle, thank you uncle!"
Chu Tian quickly helped Xiaoshuan up, "Hurry up, we are all neighbors, we should help each other."
In the next few days, Chu Tian visited Xiu'er every day, brought her food and medicine, and helped Xiaoshuan clean up the house. Xiu'er's condition gradually improved, and her face became rosier.
One night, Chu Tian was feeding Xiu'er medicine. Xiu'er suddenly grabbed his hand and said weakly, "Thank you... Chu Tian..."
Chu Tian was stunned. He didn't expect Xiu'er to know his name. He smiled and said, "You're welcome. It's just a small favor."
Xiu'er's eyes were full of gratitude, "I know... you have helped me a lot... I... I don't know how to repay you..."
Chu Tian looked at Xiu'er's frail appearance, and a feeling of pity welled up in his heart. He gently patted Xiu'er's hand and said, "Take good care of yourself, that is the best reward for me."
A shy smile appeared on Xiu'er's face, and there was a strange feeling in her eyes.
Chu Tian did not notice the change in Xiu'er's eyes, he stood up and prepared to leave. When he reached the door, he suddenly remembered something, turned around and said to Xiu'er: "By the way, I will take you to the hospital tomorrow to check if there is any problem with your body."
Xiuer nodded, "Okay..."
The next day, Chu Tian took Xiu'er and Xiaoshuan to the hospital. After a checkup, the doctor told Chu Tian that Xiu'er was fine, but she was malnourished and needed to be taken care of.
Chu Tian was finally relieved. He took Xiu'er and Xiaoshuan back to the alley. Along the way, Xiu'er followed Chu Tian closely, her eyes full of dependence and trust.
After returning home, Chu Tian began to think about how to improve the lives of Xiu'er and Xiaoshuan. He knew that it would be difficult for these two children to live a good life by himself. He needed a stable job, a job that could support a family of three.
Just then, Sha Zhu suddenly came to the door...
Sha Zhu was beaming with joy, holding a net bag in his hand, which contained two lively pheasants. "Brother Chu Tian, look what I brought you! I spent a lot of effort to catch these, and I'll give them to you and Xiao Shuanxiu'er to replenish their bodies!"
Chu Tian looked at the pheasant in Sha Zhu's hand and felt a little touched. Although Sha Zhu was usually unreliable, he was quite loyal at the critical moment. "Brother Zhu, you are too polite. I..."