Chapter - 111 - Fooling Her Family

"Li'er, why don't you need money for this medicine? They not only teach you to see a patient but also give medicine to your brother, and it doesn't cost money! How can there be such a good thing in this world! Don't hide it from us, tell us everything that happened!"

Tang Wei's expression shifted from happiness to worry as he questioned, his concern etched across his face.

Tang Li couldn't easily fool her father, unlike her mother, who initially reacted with surprise. Now, faced with her father's probing questions, Tang Li knew she had to tread carefully.

When Lin Zhenya heard her husband's words, she also panicked. She didn't know what she was thinking, and her eyes were red, and tears were about to fall.

"Don't do anything stupid! Your father and I are incompetent, but we can't let you..." Lin Zhenya's voice quivered with worry, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Woooooo... I don't want to take medicine anymore! Sister, don't buy medicine for me, I don't want it! I just want you to come home!"

Tang Yu cried out in fright, rushing to hug Tang Li, crying as if his world would crumble any moment.

"Dad, Mom, little brother, where are you all thinking!" Tang Li felt a surge of warmth and affection, yet she was also bewildered.

She hastened to explain, "This medicine doesn't cost money because I brewed it myself with herbs collected from mountains or rivers. I didn't buy it. However, the prescription was given to me by Uncle Zhang, who teaching me currently."

She continued, "He said the effect of this medicine is slow, mainly for recuperating the body. It's not effective when the attack erupts but it does make sure that he doesn't get attacks as frequently as before. I think my younger brother is not suffering seriously from the disease now, so it's good for prevention."

Tang Wei breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the explanation, holding the bottle of concoction with reverence.

He looked at Tang Li and said, "What kind of herbs do you need? Tell me, I'll go to the mountains and rivers. Don't work too hard!"

"Dad, don't worry about it. The herbs are all about the same size, and you can't tell them apart." Tang Li's words assuaged his concerns, and to avoid more questions, she quickly changed the topic, touching her stomach and saying,

"Oh, I'm going to starve to death. Dad, Mom, let's go eat first. Minghuan went to Ku Township today and won't come back tonight. I'll sleep at home tonight and leave tomorrow morning."

Lin Zhenya laughed heartily at the news that her daughter will be with her all night, ushering Tang Li into the house for dinner.

She muttered, "I'll tidy up your room later. I just dried the quilt today, and it's nice and soft."

Tang Yu, in high spirits, bounced around happily, asking Tang Li to watch him play with the slingshot.

Tang Wei, sharing in the joy, insisted she eat more. When he saw that she only ate half a steamed bun and drank a bowl of soup, he suddenly became unhappy, and insisted on letting her eat one more bun and then drink a bowl of soup. 

Tang Li, claiming not to be hungry, relented and half-truthfully said, "Dad, I don't want to eat too much. I am so fat. Standing with Minghuan, people will say that I am not worthy of him. I remember that I was very beautiful when I was young. If I lose weight, I will also look good. No one will say that I am not worthy of him anymore."

Lin Zhenya, distressed, questioned, "Does Minghuan despise you for being fat?"

When her daughter was young, she was so beautiful. Everyone would praise her, but she gained weight after getting an unknown illness. She also tried to make her lose weight, but she just couldn't lose weight. 

She had struggled with her daughter's weight since her illness and felt a deep sense of compassion for her daughter's pain.

"He didn't dislike me." Tang Li seized the opportunity and said, "Minghuan asked me to bring that bag of wheat. He treats me very well, and he also wants to treat you well. Don't refuse his affection! Just accept it quickly!"

Tang Wei and Lin Zhenya exchanged glances, their hearts warmed by the gesture.

Tang Li, however, sighed inwardly, realizing the effort required to be kind and considerate to others, juggling various excuses to deliver medicine and food.

It left her feeling truly exhausted!