After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter-Chapter 103 - No Improvement
Chapter 103: Chapter 103: No Improvement
Chapter 103: Chapter 103: No Improvement
Jiang Xunzhong was momentarily stunned, staring at the girl in front of him, and asked in confusion, “How come you are here?”
San Ya, fully aware of the situation and fearful that Jiang Xunzhong might think she had come just for a free meal, quickly made up an excuse, “Oh, I came to play with Xixi.”
No sooner had she spoken than she took Xixi’s hand and hurriedly left, leaving a befuddled Jiang Xunzhong standing outside the door.
Inside, Jiang Ziling, with an expressionless face, looked coldly at Jiang Xunzhong standing at the doorway, his tone calm yet somewhat distant, “Is there something you need?”
This question, seemingly laden with an unknown deep meaning, hinted that a yet unknown conversation was about to unfold.
He didn’t even allow his visibly anxious father to step inside, opting instead to talk while standing just outside the door.
Su Yu silently stood to the side, catching the urgency and helplessness in the other’s eyes from the corner of her eye, silently speculating that he must have had a motive for the visit.
Uncle Li, seeing the door open, curiously moved closer, trying to overhear something.
Jiang Xunzhong, sensing his son’s cold refusal, unconsciously fiddled with his robe and struggled to muster a begrudging smile, “Your mother, um, your stepmother, her illness has suddenly worsened. She hopes you could ask your wife to come and see her.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ziling’s gaze flickered, glancing sideways at Su Yu, and firmly said, “No.”
“Ziling, do it as a favor for me, let your wife… take a look at least,” he appealed.
Jiang Xunzhong’s eyes reddened, his voice thick with emotion, nearly begging, “Consider it as me asking a favor from you.”
Before he could finish, he almost kneeled, but Uncle Li quickly caught him with a swift move.
“It’s not right for a father to kneel before his son. It brings bad luck and cuts the child’s fortune!”
Uncle Li, firmly supporting Jiang Xunzhong, then turned to Su Yu, speaking earnestly, “Miss, I know you have a kind heart. Look outside, everyone’s talking. Your mother-in-law’s condition is really not good. Despite her faults, she is still your elder. If you visit her, whether she can be cured can be discussed later.”
At that moment, a bullock cart slowly entered the village entrance, carrying the frail Lady Zhao, the news quickly spreading throughout the village, as curious onlookers began to gather in the Jiang Family’s courtyard.
Su Yu’s gaze passed through the crowd, landing on the gossiping villagers; she then looked back at Jiang Xunzhong, whose hopeful yet helpless eyes put her in a dilemma: Lady Zhao’s past wrongdoings were etched in her heart, but if she refused treatment, she feared she might be overwhelmed by the storm of public opinion.
Even if she did her utmost and Lady Zhao still passed away, people might still suspect that she had intentionally not put in her full effort due to personal grievances.
She had already experienced the speculations and darkness in people’s hearts, knowing how difficult they were to appease.
After weighing her options, Su Yu realized that no matter how reluctant, she must step forward and treat that scheming woman.
“Heh…”
Su Yu chuckled derisively at herself, a smile full of helplessness on her lips.
Life, regardless of the circumstances, always had those moments when one simply couldn’t make decisions entirely on their own.
If it was inevitable, then she might as well use this opportunity to secure some tangible benefits for herself, at least to bring some comfort to her heart.
“I can treat her.”
Su Yu finally spoke.
Joy briefly crossed Jiang Xunzhong’s face, but Su Yu quickly added, “However, I have my conditions.”
She had never been one to show mercy to the wicked, so since she was forced to act against her will, the other party must pay the corresponding price and experience some pain.
“What are your conditions? Speak,” he said.
Jiang Xunzhong asked eagerly.
His determination to save Lady Zhao was firm, and Su Yu before him was undoubtedly the only ray of hope.
For this, whatever condition Su Yu proposed, no matter what it was, he would agree unconditionally.
Su Yu spoke slowly, “In the past, you only used this dilapidated cottage to separate Jiang Ziling from the family. At that time, he was alone, and though he later had a child, they didn’t feel crowded. However, as of today, with more family members, the space has become increasingly cramped. Therefore, I hope to acquire the two adjacent rooms to the south and the two plots of farmland behind the house for cultivation.”
“Good,”
Jiang Xunzhong agreed without any hesitation.
The land was originally purchased and expanded by Jiang Wangshan and Jiang Ziling as they hunted for a living, and the house was also built by the father and son themselves, brick by brick. Jiang Ziling rightfully owned a share of it.
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However, due to the many obstructions and interferences from the Zhao Family, being the youngest in the family, he could not make any decisions on his own, feeling helpless and frustrated inside.
Seeing his response without any hesitation, Su Yu’s opinion of this seemingly ordinary yet resolute man changed slightly.
The determination in his eyes seemed to tell her that this time, he was willing to stand up for the safety of his family, regardless of everything.
She said, “Good, with so many eyes on us now, I trust you wouldn’t dare to go back on your word. I’ll go check on Lady Zhao first, and as for the formal agreement, prepare it later and let Ziling handle it.”
“Yes, yes, let’s hurry, not wasting a moment,” he said.
Jiang Xunzhong’s tone was laced with urgency and anticipation, as if he had grabbed a lifeline, fearing to miss any possible hope.
Su Yu turned and nodded gently at Jiang Ziling, indicating, “I will go check first.”
Her expression carried an undeniable firmness, making Jiang Ziling, despite his doubts, inexplicably develop a sense of trust.
She then strode forward, following in Jiang Xunzhong’s footsteps.
Jiang Ziling’s gaze, full of worry, followed the departing figures of the two.
He was puzzled why Su Yu was willing to intervene in treating Lady Zhao, but he also deeply believed that Su Yu must have her own reasons.
Yet, he was vaguely worried that if Lady Zhao’s condition truly reached a point where she was sent home, beyond the point of no return, even Ah Yu might not be able to turn the tides, potentially leading to more criticism and blame later on.
At that moment, Uncle Li was about to follow them to find out more but was stopped by a fellow villager pulling on his arm, curiously asking, “Uncle Li, what is going on? How did Lady Zhao suddenly become so ill?”
Uncle Li sighed, looking somber, “Alas, I’m as confused as if I’m seeing through fog. Last night, Xunzhong secretly came to me, asking me to take Lady Zhao to the Medical Hall in the town by ox cart, but even after taking her medicine, there was no improvement. This morning, the head of the Medical Hall frankly told the family to prepare for the worst.”
“Is it really that serious?” The surrounding people showed shocked expressions.
Uncle Li nodded heavily, a look of helplessness flashing in his eyes: “Indeed, now we can only hope for Ziling’s wife, otherwise… the Jiang Family will probably have to wear mourning attire and face a sorrowful funeral.”
Among the crowd, a woman whispered, “We have all seen how Lady Zhao usually treats Ziling’s family….”
