Sweet Little Wife of the '60s.

Summary

In this chapter, Liu Da expresses concern for Old Zhu's grandson, Zhuzi, who suffers from stomach pain due to roundworms. The local health clinic lacks medicine, prompting discussions about traveling to a bigger city for treatment. Old Zhu, financially strained and dealing with recent thefts of his sheep and food, feels desperate. The community vendors share their own grievances about the thief, highlighting a sense of solidarity against the crime. Shen Jiao, noticing Old Zhu's plight, offers to buy his lean mutton to help him. She learns about Zhuzi's condition and recalls a prescription for expelling roundworms, though she admits she hasn't tried it herself. Encouraged by Ma Xing Hua, who believes in Shen Jiao's abilities, Old Zhu expresses hope. Shen Jiao provides a detailed prescription involving Sichuan pepper and rice porridge, explaining how to prepare it to help Zhuzi. Old Zhu is grateful and hopeful, willing to try Shen Jiao's suggestion before seeking further medical help.

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