How could the fat man Sun know that the old lady was prone to motion sickness? Would Brother Chi drive fast at all?

Dry Auntie chatted with the elderly woman along the way, their conversation warm and endless. The two of them had so much to say.

The old lady never even remembered her tendency for car sickness and comforted Dry Auntie, "Don't worry, it's fine. Doctor Old is amazing really."

Doctor Old thought in his mind that he was the one who was amazing, but she'd gone to the wrong temple with her prayers.

Though he was content being an unsung hero, as long as he understood.

The water in their family's well was all from the dimensional pocket. Dry Auntie had been using it for eating and drinking throughout winter. How could there be any effects? Plus Doctor Old's medicine should work. Thinking back to how so many ginseng roots were soaked into that spring, disappearing completely... It must have some nourishing effect at least. Not to mention all the chrysanthemum flowers floating in it every day.

But since no tests had been done on this stuff, Cheng Ying wasn't entirely sure either. Who knew what kind of strange properties dimensional pocket might have?

To be honest, if Brother Chi just took medicine, his infertility definitely couldn't cure itself. That was certain.

Cheng Ying gazed at the blue sky ahead and muttered, "Could I possibly treat infertility?"

Thinking about her mother's family medical heritage passed down through generations, Cheng Ying unscrupulously chuckled to herself.

Seems like they could form a little black market ad now - specializing in infertility treatment and hemorrhoid cures.

Hehehe... Just thinking about it brought infinite amusement.

Right at that moment, she wasn't in the dimensional pocket. Otherwise she would definitely see those big rocks turning bright red with anger. It was so insulting to the space! Used for posting vulgar little ads like this? Too despicable!

The fat man was driving anxiously all along the way. Making two long-distance trips in a month was really tiring.

Looking at that black shiny sleeper cabin up ahead, he felt such hatred - if only I had driven another car from beginning, wouldn't that be better for myself? What gods did I offend to get punished so badly?

The old lady cared deeply about her dry son and daughter-in-law's affairs. After arriving in the county town she immediately parted ways with Cheng Ying.

Brother Chi took the elderly woman along with his dry son and daughter-in-law straight to find Doctor Old.

As for Cheng Ying, she drove the fat man's beat-up car with Chiye toward grandma's house. She had to send this kid there first - though small in size, this was actually the one who came here with a mission.

The child came specifically to visit grandpa, but apparently wasn't very happy about it: "Sis, why didn't you take me to the village?"

Cheng Ying asked, "What would you do if you went there? Didn't I let you play in summer already?"

Chiye pouted unhappily, "I've been there in summer. Why not winter? I want to follow you and my big brother."

The child was clearly being stubborn.

Cheng Ying sighed, "You unlucky kid, what's this stubbornness all about? Don't you know why you're here with a mission? Not willing to help Mom honor grandpa anymore? I'll tell grandpa that you don't want to play with him!"

Chiye nearly started crying, "You're bullying me!"

Cheng Ying said gently, "Be good. My return to the village has real business to attend to, no time for babysitting. Play nicely with Miaomiao. I'll come visit you every two days, okay?"

Chiye was a sensible kid finally: "Don't forget."

Cheng Ying sighed again. If she hadn't brought Chiye here, that old lady would have felt depressed and wouldn't have been able to refuse this little troublemaker.

Her mother-in-law usually didn't mind many things in life, but there was one thing - when it came to her son's birthday (actually Ghost Festival), the old woman wanted him alone and happy. Didn't want any sour notes added.

Cheng Ying couldn't explain to the old lady that "dead is dead, all things vanish" once people don't even know where they flew off to... Why get so angry?

The old lady only had this small hope. Cheng Ying let her continue believing it.

Chiye was still young and didn't understand yet. Wait until he grows up, then talk to Chiye about it. Naturally he would understand when he gets older anyway.

As for the elderly ones, they were impossible to reason with. Better just go along with them - those old folks are already so advanced in age, could you even argue with them?

Why bother getting the old people upset anyway?

Auntie-in-law saw Cheng Ying and her sister as usual greeted them happily. The young Miaomiao emerged from inside the house, but Cheng Ying almost didn't recognize him.

The transformation was too dramatic - he had grown so much! "Did Auntie give Miaomiao some growth hormones? Why is he growing so fast?"

Miaomiao said little, but his words were biting: "Have you eaten some yourself?"

Cheng Ying grabbed the boy's hand and said, "Too cute. How could this appearance match such a temperament? Fortunately I'm seven years older than you, wouldn't have to marry you. Otherwise I'd be choked to death by your remarks."

When it came to marriage topics, all young people were shy.

Regardless of whether these marriages would actually happen.

Miaomiao's ears reddened and he glared fiercely at Cheng Ying - "I don't want to marry you either" wasn't said out loud. He tugged the little fat kid outside to play.

Cheng Ying had no sense of teasing the boy at all, just watching his retreating figure: "Auntie, if I can't get married someday, you'd better keep your promise and let Miaomiao marry me. After all it's our family child - look how handsome he is, I can't tear my eyes away!"

Before Auntie could say anything, Grandpa came out from inside the house and slapped Cheng Ying: "Useless thing! Do you know what kind of bloodline we have? Saying you won't get married is too embarrassing."

Cheng Ying looked at her energetic grandfather and said, "That definitely wasn't inherited from you. Me, my mom, my uncle, Miaomiao - none of us look like you even a little bit. It's clearly Grandma who looks good."

Auntie scolded, "Mouthy as always, just argue with your grandpa. You'll get punished eventually - forgetfulness after food and beatings!"

After saying this she went outside to cook.

Cheng Ying dragged the old man onto the kang bed. Though their relationship was tense in words, this kind of familial bond was impossible to resist.

She recounted over half a year's worth of events to her grandfather like making summaries,

Of course with a chatty tone throughout.

Grandpa directing his granddaughter's path while talking - it wasn't easy for the only granddaughter bouncing around alone in the provincial city. The grandma's character Grandpa knew well, couldn't help the granddaughter much anyway.

Plus Grandma Chi was what kind of person? Daughter already needed to rely on grandchild support.

Grandpa looked at Cheng Ying with a conflicted heart. No matter how well he treated his granddaughter, it could never make up for something.

When Cheng Ying mentioned that love's first experience had come knocking at their door, Grandpa's face turned black: "Faceless wench! What kind of woman is this? Most frustrating was Grandma Chi not being able to distinguish priorities. Tell her to stay in your mother's family and not breathe through all that anger."

Cheng Ying said, "Exactly right. Don't get angry grandpa, I let the old lady be unhappy every few days on purpose. My granddaughter has the ability - spiritually attacking that old witch!"

Only dared say this kind of thing to Grandpa. Even toward Grandma she wouldn't dare mention loving her.

Grandpa sighed: "Ah... your mom's fate."

Cheng Ying replied, "The stepfather is still okay, stands firm in his stance and treats my mom well enough."

Grandpa answered, "Of course - he's a person I value highly, how could his character be bad?"

Cheng Ying couldn't stand seeing her grandfather either melancholy or boastful: "Then why didn't you notice that he has such a mother?"

Grandpa darkened in expression and wanted to hit someone. Could the guy really be seen clearly?

Cheng Ying added, "You're suppressing people's voices! You won't let me speak truthfully - autocracy!"

Grandpa gritted his teeth in anger: "How about your studies? Don't you dare slack off on me. Also no messing around with bad influences at school, don't get into relationships, understand?"

Cheng Ying looked even worse now - was she going to be a spinsters forever? Just look how both sides of the family felt... Waiting for her to become an old maid "You tell me not to rush marriage, but you have to keep Miaomiao reserved for me. Otherwise I won't get married and what will keep me company?"

Grandpa winced in pain: "Why are you so useless? Just where are we at now that you're afraid of not getting married? Girls need to be outgoing. Impossible to retain!"

In her mind, how could he understand the desperation of an old maid about marriage! She would definitely let them delay her someday.

"Hmph... too much retaining turns into enmity. You had better find me suitable matches quickly. In the village there are girls who can't marry - it's really embarrassing."

Grandpa disdainfully looked at his granddaughter: "If you don't finish high school, just drop out and return to the village. Two new young doctors have arrived in town recently, newly graduated from medical school. I think they're pretty good-looking!"

Cheng Ying snorted with laughter: "You actually had a target in mind?"

Grandpa replied, "Of course - since you have such an elder sister at home, shouldn't I be paying attention carefully to her prospects?"

Cheng Ying rubbed her hands together in a despicable way she couldn't bear to look at directly: "Oh wow... attack and defense strategy. These studies of mine are so easy!"

Grandpa regretted it instantly: "You better study well! Let your grandmother know - she'll stand by our front door scolding us, understand? You have to get good scores!"

Cheng Ying waved her hand: "Understood, definitely won't let Grandma find out."

Grandpa regretfully scratched the wall. Looking at his granddaughter's expression was just too embarrassing.

Cheng Ying envisioned a wonderful future for herself - studying medicine in the future and finding an outside surgeon as husband. Then they could open their own hospital! With nurses, doctors, senior TCM practitioners plus Uncle... full range services! What a beautiful future! Just get to work hard.

This strange atmosphere continued until Uncle returned home,

Cheng Ying and her uncle calculated accounts inside the house for half of the night.

The saplings sold over these six months, the newly contracted mountain plots with planted trees. Personnel costs, transportation expenses, all kinds of expenditures and revenues - Uncle had everything meticulously recorded in order to avoid being accused of taking advantage of his niece.

Cheng Ying inwardly thought that her uncle's accounting skills would make him a perfect hospital accountant if she ever opened one herself.

Cheng Ying asked: "Uncle, have I been disturbing your clinic work?"

The uncle looked at his niece - practically no difference from his own daughter. When children showed ability they naturally wanted independence. If the child had shown no talent they'd inevitably stay with their family. No need for formalities here.

"If you weren't studying in the provincial city now, you would be my official adopted daughter right here! Which one is more troublesome?"

Cheng Ying's eyes welled up - it was rare to find such a sincere relative who poured his heart out: "Uncle, I'm just paving the way for Miaomiao. When he goes to school, I'll definitely protect him!"

Uncle replied: "Alright then, study hard and stop thinking about silly things. What could possibly happen? A little boy of his - could anyone dare mistreat him? I don't want anything else but you living well and your mom living well. My dear Yingzi, please take better care of your mother. Your mother's situation at home... I know how bad it is. But her personality is soft, she needs you to look after her."

Cheng Ying replied: "Uncle, that's my real mother!"

Uncle smiled: "That's superfluous talk. Here's the savings book - all expenses have already been spent. You just keep it properly yourself. In future I'll rely on you for support in old age. I can see clearly, Miaomiao will definitely be less capable than you someday."

Cheng Ying exclaimed: "Oh my! Take care of Uncle in old age!"

She knew perfectly well that her uncle was just comforting himself - he had his own son, so how could he possibly need her?

Holding the savings book felt even more burdensome. From these words she understood not to be polite with him, don't spend money frivolously... and then in future I'll support you! But would he really use that? With his own son of course he wouldn't need her!

PS:

Last chapter had another chapter number mistake - should be chapter 261. RP