Chapter 73 - 073 Building an Extra Room
Chapter 73: Chapter 073 Building an Extra Room
Chapter 73 -073 Building an Extra Room
Doctor Li remained stunned for a long time before sighing, “Truly, experts come and go without a trace.
It’s difficult for a rustic doctor like me to find someone to consult.”
Bai Yihong saw that Doctor Li’s mood was somewhat down, so he comforted him: “Doctor Li, you are the best doctor in our ten-mile radius.
Many people owe their lives to you.”
Doctor Li shook his head, “My medical skills are still far from sufficient.”
Bai Ruozhu didn’t say anything, thinking in her heart that she didn’t want to give advice to Doctor Li, lest she bring trouble to herself.
Moreover, she wasn’t so arrogant as to believe that her modern Chinese medicine skills would definitely be superior to ancient medical practices.
In the end, Doctor Li didn’t seem to doubt Bai Ruozhu’s words.
He had a couple more drinks with Bai Yihong and then left, fortunately not as downcast as before.
Bai Ruozhu breathed a sigh of relief.
Thankfully, this Doctor Li was not obsessed with medicine.
Otherwise, she might have ended up being constantly pestered by him, like the man who used to bother her grandfather for advice when she was a child in her past life.
The next morning, Bai Ruozhu’s mother went to wash clothes by the river, and Bai Ruozhu, wanting to get some fresh air, went with her.
But before they even reached the river, some village women started chatting with them, one of them being Wang Er’s daughter-in-law, who was not far from Bai Ruozhu.
“Mrs.
Bai, you left early yesterday, you surely don’t know what happened after, do you?” Said Wang Er’s daughter-in-law excitedly.
Bai Ruozhu smiled inwardly.
It was obvious how limited the entertainment options were for ancient people.
Without television or the internet, a slight bit of gossip could elicit immense excitement.
Lin Ping’er, who was very familiar with Wang Er’s daughter-in-law, immediately laughed and asked, “What could have happened later?
It must have been the Liu Family sending Wang LaiDi back to her own family.”
Upon hearing this, Wang Er’s daughter-in-law looked even more pleased, giggling as she said, “You are not up-to-date with news.
The Liu family did have this plan yesterday, but Wang LaiDi insisted that the child was Liu San’s, and Liu San turned out to be deeply in love, arguing with his family and storming off.
He declared he would take care of Wang LaiDi until she gave birth and then perform a blood test to identify the father.”
Bai Ruozhu wasn’t surprised by the news.
She had already noticed that Liu San was completely enthralled by Wang LaiDi.
A man should cherish his wife, but Liu San’s love for Wang LaiDi had reached a point where he had lost his principles, which is why Bai Ruozhu looked down on him.
Even if Liu San didn’t know that Wang LaiDi and her cousin had plotted to harm Bai Ruozhu, he surely knew that his wife had injured a pregnant Bai Ruozhu.
If he were a principled person with a good conscience, even if he loved his wife, he should have stopped her from harming people and from continuing her mistakes.
Lin Ping’er was quite surprised.
“Did the old Madame Liu agree?” She asked.
“Of course not.
Who knew that Liu San would directly propose to separate himself from the family.
He said that the child cannot be without a mother.
After the separation, he would take control of his own family affairs.” Wang Er’s daughter-in-law’s excitement about the gossip faded, and she sighed.
“Old Madame Liu was furious, screaming that Liu San is unfilial.”
In a big family, when there are many children, a separation usually happens because it’s not convenient for everyone to live together.
But, it’s usually the elders who initiate it.
Even if a son proposes it, it’s not done publicly, especially not because of a woman who’s been disowned by her family for being unfaithful.
“Did they really separate?” Lin Ping’er furrowed her brow, thinking if her son turned out to be that unfilial, she’d be pretty angry, too.
“Not possible.
Old Madame Liu said that if Liu San wanted that woman, he should no longer consider her as his mother.
She even declared to sever their relationship.
As it turned out, the unfilial Liu San did not turn back even when his mother passed out in anger.
He picked up Wang LaiDi and just walked away.” Wang Er’s daughter-in-law expressed a look of disgust, “He left while his mother was unconscious, indifferent as if he knew nothing about it.
They hadn’t gone far, how could he possibly not hear?”
At this point, Bai Ruozhu’s disdain for Liu San increased even more.
To treat his own mother like this, he was truly heartless.
Lin Ping’er and Wang Er’s daughter-in-law both shared a few words of criticism before parting to go and wash clothes by the riverside.
Bai Ruozhu then followed them and took a walk somewhere far from the river.
She had to admit that Wang LaiDi was quite lucky to have encountered a man who loved her so much.
She hoped Wang LaiDi could cherish it.
While lost in her thoughts, she noticed from far away that there were some children playing in the river.
One child, in particular, was making quite a noise.
Squinting, she realized that it was Xi dandan.
Bai Ruozhu hummed lightly.
This child really didn’t learn from experience.
It hadn’t been long since he nearly drowned.
However, these matters were not her concern anymore.
A few days later, Xiaosi ran to Bai Ruozhu’s home again to eat.
Bai Ruozhu’s family had become used to it.
Seeing the child grow, they empathized with his plight and fed him more.
Xiaosi ate until his mouth was covered with oil, yet his face still had a wooden expression.
After finishing his meal, he didn’t wipe his mouth.
Bai Ruozhu helplessly took a cloth to wipe his face.
He didn’t let people like Lin Ping’er touch him, only letting Bai Ruozhu touch him without dodging.
“My mother and grandma said you are guilty and you did something wrong to them.
That’s why you saved her.” Xiaosi suddenly said.
Bai Ruozhu was taken aback, only realizing that the “them” in Xiaosi’s words referred to Wang LaiDi.
Lin Ping’er was almost breathless with anger.
She jumped up and said, “This sister-in-law is going too far, spreading rumors behind our backs and holding grudges with us everyday.
She’s not embarrassed at all.
No way, I’m going to confront her.”
Bai Yihong was also angry.
If it weren’t for the fact that the other party was a woman, and it wasn’t proper for him to intervene, he too would want to settle accounts with them.
What kind of logic did they have?
Saving a life turned him into a villain, this was the first time he heard of this.
Bai Zehao also stood up, ready to help his mother, but he was stopped by Bai Ruozhu.
“Don’t go, otherwise Xiaosi will get punished.” Bai Ruozhu’s voice was a little weary, she was feeling sleepy after eating, “There’s no need to pay attention to these people.
My paternal grandmother doesn’t have the final say in our family.”
The whole family looked at the somewhat dazed Xiaosi, and they all couldn’t bear to do anything.
It was hard for this child, they couldn’t let him be punished again for informing them.
“My aunt just talked behind our backs with my grandmother.
It doesn’t matter anyway, my grandma hates me already.
We just need to stop them from influencing my grandpa.” Bai Ruozhu added.
The previously quiet Bai Zepei suddenly spoke up, “Grandpa won’t be swayed.
He knows how to weigh the pros and cons.
You guys don’t have to worry.”
Seeing his radiating confidence, Bai Ruozhu knew that, after becoming a scholar, her grandpa would definitely not act recklessly.
Despite Zepei’s confidence, he had put in much hard work and effort.
Seeing his somewhat thin figure, Bai Ruozhu felt both grateful and a little heartache.
Two days later, Bai Yihong informed his father at the old mansion, and the Bai family then hired people to help build a new house.
Everyone knew that the Bai family wanted to build a new house for the eldest and youngest sons, so the Wan family enthusiastically sent over several strong men to help.