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Chapter 168 The Old Lady Returns to Her Hometown

Shu Yun chuckled and said, "When Keying came over before, you advised her to go to the hospital for a check-up. Why don't you go when it comes to yourself?"

"I, I..." Wang Xiuwen wanted to say that advising others was just a matter of a few words, but it was a different story when it came to her.

Shu Yun: "Mom, don't worry, it's just that the doctor is checking on your recovery."

Gu Jun interjected, "Mom, does your stomach still hurt?"

Wang Xiuwen shook her head.

Gu Jun: "Is there any rectal bleeding?"

Wang Xiuwen shook her head again.

Gu Jun: "Is there anything else that's bothering you?"

Wang Xiuwen shook her head again.

Gu Jun made a decision, "That means there's definitely nothing wrong. Don't worry about it. When Shu Yun and I are on vacation, we'll take you to the hospital to get checked out."

Wang Xiuwen: ...If it doesn't hurt anywhere, why would I need to go see a doctor?

However, seeing that her son and daughter-in-law cared about her, Wang Xiuwen had no choice but to compromise and go see them.

That day, they split into two groups. Gu Jun took Wang Xiuwen for a follow-up examination, while Shu Yun took the baby for a check-up and vaccination.

Both sides are progressing smoothly. Wang Xiuwen's health is recovering very well, and all her physical indicators are good. As for the baby, Shu Yun is using a cloth tiger to attract the child's attention, while the nurse is unknowingly rolling up the child's sleeve.

The nurse, holding the needle, exchanged a glance with Shu Yun. Shu Yun pinched the baby's chubby little arm to stop him from moving, and the nurse swiftly inserted the needle.

The baby, who had been swaying his head with the toy, paused, his lips pursed, and he was about to cry when the nurse removed the needle. The baby's crying expression froze, as if he hadn't yet understood what had happened in those few seconds.

Shu Yun kissed the baby's chubby face and praised him enthusiastically, "Oh my, look at this baby! So brave, not afraid of injections and not crying at all. Whose baby is this? Oh, it's Mommy's baby, Mommy's good baby!"

Although children cannot understand what adults are saying, they are extremely sensitive and can sense the tone and emotions of adults. They are giggling and laughing, clearly enjoying Shu Yun's praise.

The nurse chuckled, "Hmm, looks like a baby who loves being praised."

Shu Yun sat holding the baby for a while, and after confirming that there was no blood on the baby's arm and that the baby had no abnormal reactions, she prepared to leave with her entourage.

They arrived early and were the first to get vaccinated. As Shu Yun was about to leave with her child, other people arrived with their children one after another.

Soon, the small clinic was filled with wailing and howling. Children are born to learn, and as soon as the baby saw the other children crying, he immediately opened his mouth wide. Shu Yun quickly took a baby bottle out of her backpack and put it in the child's mouth.

Now that the baby has milk to drink, he/she has stopped crying and is happily gulping it down.

One mother saw it and praised, "Your child is so well-behaved. Mine is like a pig being slaughtered for the New Year."

Just then, the child let out a wail, and Shu Yun's ears rang. She quickly fled the scene, afraid of arousing the baby's attention again.

Once outside, Shu Yun kissed her baby's forehead, "Mommy's good baby."

The baby smiled happily.

The next day, Shu Yun took Wang Xiuwen to the city in a military supply vehicle to buy gifts to bring back to the old lady.

Wang Xiuwen declined, saying, "There's really no need to buy any more. We haven't even finished the food you brought back from last Chinese New Year. Buying more would be a waste."

Shu Yun sighed helplessly, "Mom, we buy things to eat and use. It's a waste to just leave them like this. I don't even know if the things we bought last year have gone moldy."

"Besides, you've taken care of my child for so long, and Gu Jun and I are able to relax so much thanks to you. It's only right that I buy you things."

Shu Yun took Wang Xiuwen to the city. First, she bought clothes for the old lady, and then she bought a set of clothes for each of the family members. After that, she took the old lady to get a haircut and had her hold the child for a photo.

While the old lady was getting her hair cut, Shu Yun took the opportunity to go to the department store and bought a whole basket of food and household items. When she returned with bags and bags of things, the old lady's expression twitched with heartache. "So much stuff, how much money did it cost? I don't need so much stuff. You can keep it for yourselves."

Wang Xiuwen picked through the contents, saying, "Keep this formula for your baby; I won't drink it myself."

Shu Yun pushed the can of formula back, saying, "If you don't drink it, your sister-in-law might not have enough breast milk after the baby is born, so she can drink it. Formula is suitable for both adults and children and can boost immunity. Take it back with you; if the baby wants it, I can buy more."

Wang Xiuwen remembered that her eldest daughter-in-law hadn't refused, but then took out a box of face cream, saying, "I don't want this. I'm so old, why would I need these young people's creams?"

Shu Yun opened the face cream and applied some to Wang Xiuwen's hands. "The weather is still very dry. Applying some face cream can moisturize the skin and keep it delicate and shiny. Mom, smell it, it even has a pleasant fragrance."

Wang Xiuwen leaned closer and said, "It really does smell good."

Shu Yun: "Mom, please take this. A woman should never mistreat herself. You've worked hard at home your whole life, shouldn't you be allowed to treat yourself well? Use it as you like, and I'll buy you more next time if you need more."

And so, Wang Xiuwen, carrying her bags and packages, embarked on her journey home. Before leaving, she hugged her eldest grandson, saying, "Oh, my dear grandson, Grandma is going back now. Don't forget Grandma, baby."

When the train arrived at the platform, Gu Jun helped Wang Xiuwen carry her luggage up. Wang Xiuwen waved to Shu Yun, "Okay, I'm going back now. Remember to call me if you need anything."

Shu Yun: "Okay, Mom, be careful on the road."

Gu Jun and Shu Yun watched the train drive away and walked back. The baby was rarely taken out by his parents, so he was very curious about the train platform. He stretched his neck and looked around in his mother's arms. Shu Yun could hardly hold him anymore, so she couldn't help but pat his bottom and say, "Be good."

"Let me hold him." Gu Jun took the baby from Shu Yun's arms, his fingers touched something, and he opened the baby's swaddling clothes a little, finding a yellow envelope tucked inside the outer blanket. "What's this?"

Shu Yun opened the envelope and found it filled with pennies and dimestamps. It was clear that the owner had carefully saved them up. The entire stack of coins made the envelope bulge. She looked at Gu Jun and said, "It must have been left by Mom."

Gu Jun handed her the envelope, saying, "Since it's from your mother, you can keep it."

Shu Yun: "Then I'll send some more things back next time."

Gu Jun laughed and said, "Then the old lady will feel sorry for you again."