Chapter 127 - Chapter 127: Chapter 127: Giving a Chicken Leg to Xiaowu (Added content when monthly ticket reaches 55) (1/2)

Chapter 127: Chapter 127: Giving a Chicken Leg to Xiaowu (Added content when monthly ticket reaches 55)

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It must have been due to crying a lot in the past two days. Zhang Qiuyue’s eyes were still swollen, looking like a pair of ripe apricots, and the rims of her eyes were red. But upon seeing Zhuang Qingning and her sister, she forced a smile, “Big Sister Ning, Sister Sui.”

“Let me make some tea for you both.”

“You don’t need to fuss over us, I am here to see Uncle.” Zhuang Qingning hurriedly stopped Zhang Qiuyue.

Considering the difficult days that were likely to follow, it was best to save the tea for those more in need.

“Which room is Uncle in?”

“He’s in the cast room, come with me.” Zhang Qiuyue instructed Zhang Qiuying to tidy up the vegetables and think about what to cook. She then led Zhuang Qingning and Zhuang Qingsui into the house.

The room was a bit dark. At this moment, Zhang Xiangrong was lying on the bed, struggling to get up when he heard some movement.

“Dad, didn’t the doctor tell you not to move?” Upon seeing this, Zhang Qiuying quickly went to assist Zhang Xiangrong. “You need to stay in bed for a while. If the bone shifts out of place, it will only get worse.”

“Dad, Big Sister Ning is here to see you, the one whom grandmother mentioned before, who manages the tofu stall in the town along with Sister Sui.”

“Uncle Rong.” Zhuang Qingning placed the package of pastries she had brought next to him. “I heard about the situation at home, and was worried about you. So, I came over to see. As for your leg injury, don’t worry. Take your time to recuperate. You don’t need to worry about Qiuying selling fried chop rice cake in the town, I can help with that.”

“My mother often mentioned you two saying that you are talented and capable. It seems to be true now.” Zhang Xiangrong managed a smile: “Qiuying has been saying these past days how much you have helped her. I also hold a sense of gratitude. It’s just that with the current situation, I am sorry for being unable to express my thankfulness properly.”

“Uncle Rong, it would be inappropriate to say that. When Qingsui and I first came to the town and opened the stall, you two had helped us a lot. It’s high time we returned the favour…” Zhuang Qingning said.

While they were talking, footsteps could be heard from outside. Soon, Zhang Qiuyue’s voice arose, “Mom, Grandma, you’re back.”

“Big Sister Ning and Sister Sui are here. They came to see Dad. They are inside the house.”

At her words, Mrs. Liu and Mrs. Cao came in with faces full of worry. Seeing Zhuang Qingning and Zhuang Qingsui, they forced a smile, “Miss Ning, Miss Sui, you both are here.”

“Yes, we came to see how Uncle is doing.” Zhuang Qingning stood up. “I heard from Qiuying that Aunt and Sister went with the village chief to talk to the main house today. How did it go in the end? Did you get a resolution?”

“Ah…”

Mrs. Liu let out a sigh, Mrs. Cao started wiping her tears.

“The main house refuses to pay?” A shade of gloom clouded Zhang Xiangrong’s eyes.

“Originally, they were not giving a penny, saying that their house was in good condition and the accident during the construction work brought ill luck upon them…They said a whole lot of unpleasant words.”

Mrs. Liu sighed, “In the end, it was the village chief who stepped in. After a lot of persuasion and threats, the main house finally agreed to give us two taels of silver, out of pity for our predicament.”