Chapter 157 - Chapter 157: Chapter 157: Sweet Tofu Pudding (1/2)

Chapter 157: Chapter 157: Sweet Tofu Pudding

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Bitterly smiled.

Though not quite old herself, but no longer considered a child, she is still clearly just a child.

Being an orphan, she has suffered a lot. She has grown up too fast, taking on adult responsibilities such as earning a living and taking care of the family. Perhaps she has forgotten that she is only a child.

Zhuang Yonghe felt both proud and distressed about Zhuang Qingning’s capabilities and current situation.

Zhuang Qingning sat vigil by Mrs. Wen’s side until the rooster crowed twice.

Unable to resist, Zhuang Qingning yawned hugely and rubbed her sore, gritty eyes due to staying awake all night.

Zhuang Qingsui woke from his sleep, disregarding his shoes and hurried from the room to Zhuang Qingning’s side, “Big sister, it’s almost dawn, why didn’t you call me? You must be exhausted from staying up all night.”

As he spoke, Zhuang Qingsui poured a cup of water for Zhuang Qingning and handed it to her, then looked over the bed, “How is Aunt Wen doing?”

“The high fever is gone, hasn’t come back, she’s probably better. Uncle Yonghe couldn’t find a doctor last night, we’ll wait until dawn, wake Aunt Wen and go to see a doctor.”

Zhuang Qingning said, “I guess Aunt Wen was upset about yesterday’s matter, and she overthought it, which caused the fever. It would make sense to rest, but Aunt Wen is old, we should still see a doctor, and it will ease our minds.”

Zhuang Qingsui nodded, “Alright big sister, you should get some sleep, I’ll watch here. If anything happens, I will call you.”

As Mrs. Wen’s fever has subsided, Zhuang Qingning agrees and decides to rest briefly in another room.

After instructing Zhuang Qingsui to watch over Mrs. Wen for any signs of fever, Zhuang Qingning left for the other room, laying down with her clothes on.

Perhaps due to excessive fatigue, Zhuang Qingning sank into a deep sleep as soon as she closed her eyes.

Zhuang Qingsui sat nearby, preparing warm water as instructed by Zhuang Qingning, and kept an eye on Mrs. Wen’s temperature.

Zhuang Mingliang entered the hall carrying two bowls and saw only Zhuang Qingsui watching over Mrs. Wen, so he lowered his voice, “Did big sister Ning go to rest?”

Zhuang Qingsui replied, “Yes, my sister stayed up all night. I told her to rest while I watch over Aunt Wen.”

“I’m sure Big Sister Ning is exhausted. I came here a few times last night, offering to take her place, but she wouldn’t let me. So, I went to the tofu shop to get busy.”

Zhuang Mingliang put the bowls he was carrying on the table, “Here’s some freshly-made tofu pudding with some sugar added. It’s not much, but it’s edible. You must be hungry from being up all night, eat quickly. I have another bowl for Aunt Wen in the kitchen when she wakes up.”

“Since Big Sister Ning is resting, I’ll put her portion over the tofu shop’s stove to keep warm. She can eat it when she wakes up.”

“Okay, thank you Brother Mingliang.” Zhuang Qingsui was indeed hungry, so she picked up the bowl and started to eat the tofu pudding.

This tofu pudding is different from the one made with tender tofu and brine. It is actually just freshly-made tofu pudding, sweetened with some white sugar.

The delicacy of the tofu pudding, the richness of the soy milk, and the slight sweetness of the sugar make it particularly appetizing.