Chapter - 75 - Taking Xiaoyu's Pulse

Yi Minghuan was not particularly adept at handling such emotional situations, so he responded rather dryly.

"Mom, isn't this the first time he has visited your home? He wanted to bring some things for you. It's a token of his respect for you and Dad," she explained, attempting to reassure them.

Tang Li had shared her impression of the original owner's parents after her previous interactions with them. She saw their deep love for their children and their lack of greed.

She understood the hardships that poverty and illness had forced them into, leading them to make difficult choices like marrying off their daughter to afford medical treatment for their son.

'How could she harbor any resentment for that?'

Lin Zhenya glanced at her daughter, who seemed more poised and confident than before. She felt that her daughter had become stronger, perhaps due to a less-than-pleasant experience at her in-laws' house.

This realization left her with a sense of discomfort.

They were also at fault, as half a year had passed since her daughter's marriage, and neither of them had visited each other.

Regretting her own actions, Lin Zhenya said, "We don't need this fabric, Li'er. Take it back and make clothes for yourself and Minghuan. You can also take back half of the eggs, rock candy, and fruit."

"Mom, this is for you and Dad. Please don't worry. Besides, there wasn't much to begin with," Tang Li hurriedly insisted, trying to convince her mother to accept the items.

When Tang Li had entered their home earlier, she had noticed that their situation had deteriorated since her marriage. They had sold nearly all of their possessions to afford medical care for her younger brother. The house appeared desolate and empty.

Lin Zhenya's eyes welled up with tears, and her voice choked as she agreed to her daughter's request.

She turned away to wipe her eyes and said, "I'll fetch you some water. Minghuan, please have a seat. Dear, have a chat with son-in-law."

Their modest home had only two chairs and a small stool. Tang Li urged Yi Minghuan to take a seat and discuss matters with her father while she took her younger brother's hand and led him outside for a private conversation.

"Sister, is that tall man really your husband?" Tang Yu asked in a hushed voice, keeping his voice low.

"That's right. You haven't called him your brother-in-law yet; that's not right, you should remember to do so later," Tang Li replied in the same conspiratorial tone, trying her best not to laugh.

"He looks a bit fierce. How does he treat you? People say that husbands sometimes beat their wives. Did he hit you? Is that why you have a wound on your face?"

Tang Yu asked, his face filled with concern, and his angry voice hushed. "Sister, don't be afraid. Although I'm weak, I can shoot a slingshot. If he hurts you, I'll hit him with it!"

Tang Li was touched by her brother's words, and she squatted down with a smile. She spoke earnestly, "Your brother-in-law is a good man. He treats me very well and has never harmed me. Since I got married, have you had to take your medicine multiple times?"

"I got sick two, no, three times, and I took medicine each time. But I don't want to take it anymore. Our family owes so much money, and our parents have to work on empty stomachs. I feel unwell and short of breath many times. I'll be fine without medicine!"

Tang Yu said stubbornly, his eyes reflecting deep guilt and sadness. It was his illness and the constant need for medication that had caused their family so much suffering. It was also the reason why his sister left him.

"Xiaoyu is such a good boy. I've been learning medicine from others for half a year, and soon you won't have to take medicine all the time. It'll also help you grow taller and stronger,"

Tang Li said, her heart heavy with sadness. She reached out and took her younger brother's wrist to feel his pulse, concluding that his asthma wasn't severe and could be managed with the appropriate treatment.

She patted his head affectionately!