"Aunt Li, what brought you here today? Come in first." Lu Jueyu said, stepping aside to let her in.
Aunt Li went in and said, "Jueyu ah, Aunt Li is here to pay for your medicine. After taking your medicine, Shitou’s fever finally subsided."
After hearing her words, Lu Jueyu said, "Aunt Li, you don’t have to pay me. After all, we are neighbors, so there is no need to be so polite."
After hearing her words, Aunt Li was happy but she still refused, "How can I do that? The medicine must be very expensive. You must accept the money, or I won’t feel at ease."
After saying this, Aunt Li stuffed a few bills into Lu Jueyu’s hand. Since Aunt Li insisted on doing this, Lu Jueyu no longer refused, and said, "Then I will accept it."
Entering the living room, Aunt Li looked at the roasted chestnuts on the table curiously, but didn’t ask any further questions. After they took their seats, Lu Jueyu put some tea in the cup and poured hot water.
"Aunt Li, have some tea."
"Thank you." Aunt Li accepted the tea and sniffed it. The tea is very fragrant, which is different from the tea she usually drinks at home or at other villagers’ places.
Lu Jueyu looked at the boy and asked, "Shitou, do you want some milk?"
The boy peeked at her from Aunt Li’s arms and nodded. Hearing what Lu Jueyu said, Aunt Li hurriedly said, "You don’t need to give him milk, he can just drink it at home."
Lu Jueyu smiled when she heard Aunt Li’s words. These were merely polite words of rejection. She knew that not many villagers could afford milk powder. Therefore, since there is no money to see a doctor, it is impossible for Aunt Li’s family to be able to afford buying milk powder for her grandson.
"It’s alright to drink more milk. It’s good for the children." Lu Jueyu said, took out a can of milk powder from the cabinet, and made a bowl for Aunt Li’s grandson.
Aunt Li’s eyes widened when she saw the milk powder. She thought that Lu Jueyu would use two milk candies and melt them with hot water. This is how the villagers make milk for children. This was the first time Aunt Li saw milk powder. Although the price is much more expensive than milk candies, the taste and nutritional value are also better.
Lu Jueyu put a bowl of milk in front of Aunt Li and said, "Let it cool down before drinking."
"Jueyu, this..." Aunt Li was embarrassed by the warm hospitality.
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