Read Novel Full Chapter 277: Sister
Chapter 277: Sister
From Zheng Weili’s expression, it seemed that Lu Yu had already told her about their meeting, but she didn’t expect Jiang Ning to come.
“Yesterday I met Lu Yu and learned that you guys had returned to Fengcheng. Today I came to see you.”
They rented the house together, with Zheng Weili and Lu Yu in one room, and Zhang Chao and his sister in another.
The cramped room of about seven or eight square meters, besides a bed, it didn’t leave much space. There was also a cooking area, cluttered with stuff, making it look messy.
Enduring her discomfort, Zheng Weili tidied up for a while before inviting Jiang Ning into the room. “There’s barely any space to move around.”
“It’s okay, I’m not a stranger.”
Jiang Ning sat down on the edge of the bed. “After you left, I went to the seaside of Yuecheng with Huo Yishen and did some seafood business there. These past few years, I’ve been almost entirely in Fengcheng, taking on any business and studying medicine at home when there’s none.”
Listening to Lu Yu, you didn’t recover well after the miscarriage, and you’ve developed many underlying health issues.
Do you mind if I offer my help? If you trust me, I can take a look at you.”
Zheng Weili looked bitter and guilty. “I’ve burdened Lu Yu; otherwise, he could have lived well.”
“Don’t talk nonsense. You two are an old married couple; how could one burden the other?”
“Anning, you don’t know. To cure my illness, he spent a lot.”
Jiang Ning comforted, “Then you should be even stronger and take care of your health. Lu Yu is an orphan; you gave him a sense of belonging. If you give up on yourself, he really won’t have a home.”
Zheng Weili smiled bitterly, wanting to speak but not knowing where to start.
Jiang Ning diagnosed her; her illness was indeed quite severe.
Originally, it wasn’t difficult to treat, but it worsened over time due to lack of medication, becoming more serious.
“Not a big problem, just inflammation. With acupuncture, massage, and some medication, you’ll be fine.”
In fact, Zheng Weili had been taking medication, but because she couldn’t find it all, she took it intermittently, seemingly having no effect, and various inflammations kept recurring.
Jiang Ning taught her acupressure. “There are a few acupressure points that need someone’s help. I’ll write down the methods, and you can ask Lu Yu to help you.”
After the massage, she gave her acupuncture.
Jiang Ning took out prepared herbs from her bag. “I don’t know the specifics of your illness, so I brought a few medicines. You can try them for a few days.”
“The current medicine is priceless. Where did you get so much?” Zheng Weili was surprised and quickly waved her hand. “These can be exchanged for a lot of trading coins; there’s no need to waste them on me.”
With empty pockets, she couldn’t offer Jiang Ning anything valuable in return.
“The weather has been okay this year. Huo Yishen and I went to the mountains to dig some medicinal herbs. These are all self-cultivated, so there’s no need to buy extra.”
Afraid she might overthink, Jiang Ning said generously, “It’s not for free; just focus on getting better first. When you’re able to earn it back, you can repay me then, okay?”
We’re friends, and when things happen, there’s no need to be so polite.”
After the massage and acupuncture, Zheng Weili felt much better. “Anning, thank you.”
“Everyone has difficult times. Let’s help each other out, and maybe we can get through this hurdle.” Jiang Ning patted her shoulder. “Get well soon, and let’s start over. I want to see you boxing again, the same Sister Zheng who can knock down wild boars.”
When the agreed time came, Jiang Ning got up to leave. “Rest well, I’ll come again tomorrow.”
Zheng Weili wanted to invite her for dinner, but both families had already spent everything they could to treat their illnesses.
With her mouth open, she ultimately didn’t say anything, just left with a heart full of bitterness.
Jiang Ning reminded her to lock the door.
Walking to the roadside, Huo Yishen’s car was already waiting, warmly welcoming them.
Back home, he finally spoke, “How is it?”
“Zheng Weili’s condition is very poor. Not only does she have physical problems, but she also suffers from depression.”
Jiang Ning could see that she was already entertaining thoughts of suicide. If she hadn’t still harbored feelings for Lu Yu and felt guilty, she might not have been able to endure it.
Physical ailments are easy to treat; it’s mental illness that’s most tormenting.
Huo Yishen pondered, “What do you plan to do?”
“I talked with her today. Her thinking skills and understanding of right and wrong seem okay but living in such a bad place and dealing with two illnesses, big problems are bound to come up sooner or later.”
Jiang Ning thought for a moment. “When they left Fengcheng, they left behind one-third of the food and medicine.”
Huo Yishen knew that Jiang Ning wanted to help Zheng Weili.
She had only three friends, two of whom were childhood friends, and Zheng Weili had helped her in her past life.
When poor, one should improve oneself; when prosperous, one should help others.
Huo Yishen had no objection, but people’s hearts were unpredictable. He hoped she would pay attention to the methods and not lose their friendship in the end.
How could Jiang Ning not understand this? Food and medicine couldn’t be returned intact; there had to be a suitable reason for giving them something.
Firstly, Zheng Weili’s illness needed to be treated.
Before the disaster, Jiang Ning had prepared antidepressants. However, because of Huo Yishen’s presence and the company of the two dogs, her emotions had stabilized a lot, and she didn’t need medication.
They could give Zheng Weili some.
Furthermore, the insulin they provided to Haisheng Base belonged to both families.
Their contributions couldn’t be erased. When conditions permitted, they should appropriately return some supplies to them.
However, the trouble was that Zhang Chao had a sister was quite demanding. To avoid trouble and disputes, the distribution of goods had to be fair and just, to prevent grievances on both ends.
Huo Yishen suggested, “Helping others should be done at the right time. There’s no need to rush. Let’s see what they need first.”
Influenced by sentimental magazines and fearing Huo Yishen’s disapproval, Jiang Ning softened her tone, leaning on his shoulder and asking, “What do you think we should give them first? I’ll follow your lead.”
Regardless of who it is, men always fall for this tactic, and Huo Yishen was no exception.
He hugged Jiang Ning’s waist and thought for a moment. “First, cure Zheng Weili’s illness. We can give some seafood and grain. Let’s explain the situation first and see what they lack. We can exchange the previous medicines for corresponding supplies.”
“Okay.”
Jiang Ning took several boxes of antidepressants and found some inspirational books in the study to pass the time for Zheng Weili. She also supplemented some medicinal herbs for treatment.
Initially, Zhang Chao had collected quite a few electronic products in the office building, and when he left, he gave her all the unopened ones.
She charged them up, copied some relaxing music and TV shows, and sent them over.
In that area, where there were all sorts of people, giving too much food might not be a good thing. Jiang Ning took two pounds of dried seafood and five pounds of crushed corn.
In the morning, after packing up, Huo Yishen also accompanied her to the intersection.
The slum was not good in this regard. Whenever someone slightly more polished appeared, they would be stared at as if they were watching a monkey show, with eyes full of scrutiny and calculation.
Knocking on the door upstairs, the one who opened it was a sister, wearing shorts and a short T-shirt, with a crew cut and wheat-colored skin.
Being of the same kind, they had only met once, but Jiang Ning had already caught the scent on her.
She was someone who had taken on tough jobs, rolled on the edge of a knife.
The sister’s eyes were sharp. “Who are you looking for?”