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Yuan Qiniang replied, “We should be the ones thanking you, Miss Wei. After taking the loquat syrup you gave us, our grandmother’s coughing has clearly improved. She can finally sleep peacefully at night, and her overall energy has gotten better these past few days.”
Yuan Jiuniang chimed in, “Yes, a few days ago when Grandmother couldn’t stop coughing, it really scared the elders in our family.”
Elderly people are especially vulnerable to illness, and with the year-end approaching and the weather freezing cold, even a cough could be dangerous. If it worsened, it might even become fatal.
Yuan Qiniang added, “Thanks to the loquat syrup improving Grandmother’s health, my father and uncle praised us and even rewarded us handsomely. It’s all thanks to you, Miss Wei.”
All three sisters were smiling happily, clearly delighted.
Then Yuan Qiniang continued, “Yesterday, our grandmother’s old friend, Madam Xu, came to visit. When she saw how much better Grandmother was doing, she asked about the loquat syrup. Grandmother then asked us where we got it. Since we hadn’t gotten your permission first, we only said it came from a friend and wasn’t available elsewhere, and that we’d have to ask our friend if more could be provided.”
Yuan Qiniang was thoughtful—seeing how Madam Xu reacted, she knew if the source was revealed, Madam Xu would likely ask for more, and she didn’t want to trouble Wei Ruo without checking first.
“It’s no problem, you can tell her. I’ll bring another jar later—you can take it straight to Madam Xu,” Wei Ruo responded generously.
Wei Ruo’s willingness to help so readily left the three sisters overjoyed.
“Miss Wei, you’re so kind. We really can’t thank you enough,” Yuan Qiniang said, representing all three.
“No need to be so polite—we’re classmates, after all,” Wei Ruo replied.
To Wei Ruo, there was no specific reason to go out of her way to build a relationship with the Yuan sisters, but if they could all get along harmoniously, that made her happy too.
“Mm, if you ever need help from the three of us in the future, please don’t hesitate to ask,” said Yuan Qiniang sincerely.
The other two sisters nodded in agreement.
“Alright,” Wei Ruo replied with a smile.
Before class ended, Wei Ruo handed the new jar of loquat syrup to Yuan Qiniang.
After that, Wei Ruo returned to the Colonel’s Residence.
During dinner, Wei Ruo noticed that Yun Shi didn’t quite look like herself, but she didn’t really feel like asking or showing concern.
At that moment, Wei Qingwan spoke up, “Mother, are you feeling unwell? Is something wrong with your health?”
“I’m fine,” Yun Shi replied.
Although she said she was fine, she clearly didn’t look like she actually was.
“Mother, if something’s wrong, please tell me. I’m really worried when you’re like this,” said Wei Qingwan with concern and affection.
“It really is nothing,” Yun Shi insisted again.
If it were anything else, she would’ve told her daughter when asked. But this matter—she truly couldn’t speak of it.
“Mother, seeing you like this really makes me worry,” Wei Qingwan said again, her eyes glistening.
Yun Shi couldn’t help feeling moved. She instinctively looked toward Wei Ruo—
—only to see Wei Ruo’s face calm and indifferent, as if she hadn’t noticed Yun Shi’s troubled expression at all.
Yun Shi’s heart sank, and a sense of disappointment in Wei Ruo rose within her.
She sighed and said, “Wanwan, don’t worry about me. I’m just a little tired. Once things settle down, I’ll be fine.”
Then she turned to Wei Ruo and said, “You shouldn’t always be thinking about going out. Pay more attention to matters at home. As the eldest legitimate daughter, you should show some responsibility.”
Wei Ruo simply responded with a quiet “mm.” Her tone was neither warm nor cold, as if she hadn’t noticed the dissatisfaction hidden behind Yun Shi’s furrowed brows.
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How easily one forgets the pain they cause another person. Yun Shi expects Wei Ruo to recieve and give affection freely, like she hadn't been discriminated against by nearly every member of the household. Get real!