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Nianyang complained, "I just saw that Uncle’s family’s food was running out, and I thought that they had helped us many times before, and after all, we’re all relatives. So I gave the stuff to Uncle to help them out a bit, also hoping to gain a good reputation for our family. But Mom wants me to get the stuff back. If the neighbors see this, wouldn’t they think our family is cold-blooded and heartless? Dad, your reputation would be ruined then!"
Gu Yuandao, like Wang Ying, felt that Nianyang was being too generous to outsiders and was ready to scold her. But after hearing what Nianyang said, he felt he couldn’t save face and said with a stern face, "Woman, Yangyang gave the stuff away, it’s already gone, how can you still urge to get it back? You may not care about face, but I do!"
"Old Gu, don’t listen to this girl, she’s talking nonsense. That was a hen and eggs. Our family’s meat for the month is almost gone..." Wang Ying said bitterly, thinking about the good stuff that should have been theirs now in the Jiang family’s mouths, she was so angry she could spit blood. If she got those back, she could provide better nutrition for her precious eldest daughter.
Gu Yuandao also wanted to get it back, but considering his reputation, he gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, stop yelling. If Yangyang gave it to the Jiang family, then it’s theirs. Do not take it back, or I’ll never be done with you!"
Even though Wang Ying could be fierce, she was also afraid of her husband’s anger and immediately quieted down.
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When Gu Youlan entered the yard with a gloomy face, she saw Wang Ying squatting at the door wiping her tears. She quickly went over to ask, "Mom, why are you crying?"
Seeing her eldest daughter, Wang Ying immediately felt she had found support, and she hurriedly grabbed her hand, pouring out her grievances about what had just happened, "Lanlan, I’m feeling so bitter. When I gave birth to that wretched star of misfortune, not only did our family lose a piece of land, but I also ended up with a bunch of gynecological problems. Now, Old Gu repeatedly loses his temper with me because of that misfortune. Why did I give birth to such a troublesome curse!"
Gu Youlan hid the malice in her eyes and played her role as a considerate daughter perfectly, "Mom, don’t get upset, be careful you don’t hurt yourself with anger."
Wang Ying showed a worried face, "I’m mainly anxious because you’re going to take the college entrance exam next year, and the family has no savings. That misfortune seems possessed and doesn’t listen to me, insisting on studying. What are we going to do!"
Gu Youlan comforted, "Mom, don’t worry. Anyway, the preliminary exam results will be out in a few days. Nianyang’s grades are so poor, she definitely won’t make it. When that happens, we can justifiably make her quit school, can’t we?"
Wang Ying slapped her thigh, "You’re right, with that foolish girl’s brain, she definitely won’t get into college. Once the results come out, I’ll make her quit and get her to farm for me!"
Gu Youlan subtly suggested, "Mom, doesn’t Nianyang know how to read medical books and treat illnesses? By then, we can let Nianyang treat illnesses to earn money for the family. What do you think?"
Wang Ying’s eyes lit up, "Great, great, that’s a good idea. That dumb girl may be foolish, but she knows some medical skills. The money she earns will all go to you for your college!"
Gu Youlan’s eyes curved into a proud smile, Gu Nianyang, oh Gu Nianyang, don’t blame me for being cruel to you. After all, you’re my sister. You have to sacrifice for me!
The money you earn will be mine, and soon enough, your man will also be mine!
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On this side.
Nianyang, unaware of what schemes Wang Ying and Gu Youlan were plotting, went back to her room and entered the Medical Space.
She checked the Medicine Field and saw that the ginkgo she planted yesterday had already sprouted. She then used tools to dig up the medicinal herbs and placed them in the medicine storage cabinet.
The medicine storage cabinet had thousands of small grids, each labeled with the name of the herb. Nianyang only needed to use her mind to take the medicine in and out, which was very convenient.
Nianyang felt very tired, took off her clothes, and soaked in the hot spring, while picking some apples and eating them with the Spiritual Spring.
Her body was in terrible shape because she hadn’t been eating well, leading to severe malnutrition. So she had to rely on the space’s spring water and Spirit Fruit to replenish herself, only then could her physical fitness improve.