Chapter 14: Quite Beautiful

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

In his previous life, Song Xiuyan didn’t know about these things, but now that he had reincarnated, he naturally had to seize this opportunity.

Song Yang was puzzled. “Help someone write a letter? Can writing a letter earn money?” Because of his grandfather, these few children of the Song family had received an early education. They didn’t know about the situation of other families, so they thought that people outside were like them and could read.

“I went to town a month ago and found the job.” Song Xiuyan had long found an excuse. His younger siblings also knew that he went to town a month ago to invite a doctor for Song Yi, so when Song Xiuyan said this, Song Yang immediately stopped asking.

Song Xiuyan looked at Song Yi and said, “Believe me, our family’s days will definitely get better and better. Third Brother, I will soon earn enough money to get you a good doctor and take you to a big hospital outside. You have to believe that you will be able to stand up.” In his previous life, he had walked out of the mountains. Only then did he realize how prosperous the outside world was. Although Song Yi’s condition was serious, it wasn’t impossible to treat it with the medical standards of the outside world. The key was to give Song Yi a chance to survive. Song Xiuyan knew that Song Yi had the intention to commit suicide. This thought hadn’t been for a day or two. In his previous life, the death of his second brother, Song Yang, was only a catalyst for Song Yi’s suicide. Therefore, he had to slowly enlighten Song Yi.

Song Yi sat on the bed with a bitter smile on his face. It seemed that his second brother, Song Yang, had lied to him about his sister-in-law’s medical skills. His sister-in-law had no way of treating his leg. As for his eldest brother, Song Xiuyan might have lied to him too. Even if he had hired a good doctor, he might not be able to stand up again. However, he understood the good intentions of his eldest brother and second brother. If it weren’t for the fact that he couldn’t bear to part with his brothers and sisters, he would have committed suicide long ago to avoid dragging his family down.

Seeing Song Yi’s expression, Song Xiuyan could guess his thoughts, so he decided to use Ding Yao as an example to encourage Song Yi. “Ding Yao’s mother died when she was three years old. Father married her stepmother, and her stepmother bullied her every day. Her father didn’t care about her, and her grandfather, who loved her the most, died in an accident when she was seven years old. Ding Yao was so heartbroken that she cried until her throat became hoarse. From then on, she couldn’t speak and was laughed at by the entire village. However, Ding Yao was still strong. Not only was she living well, but she also hadn’t forgotten the medical skills that her grandfather had taught her. “When your second brother, Song Yang, was bitten by the cobra, Ding Yao had just fallen from the cliff and was covered in blood. Under such circumstances, she still insisted on climbing up the mountain to save Song Yang. “Look, the facts have proven that even if she lost her voice and was ridiculed by others, Ding Yao could still save people.”

The Song family’s brothers and sisters knew a little about Ding Yao’s situation, but it wasn’t that detailed. Now that they heard Song Xiuyan’s summary, they all had different reactions.

Song Yi’s eyes sparkled with tears of emotion. “Xiuyan, I understand what you mean. Don’t worry, I will live well and won’t have any bad thoughts.” Ding Yao was a little girl, yet she was so strong, so how could a grown man like him feel sorry for himself?!

Song Yu also followed suit. “Our sister-in-law came to the Song family, so she is a member of our Song family. I will protect eldest sister-in-law well. If anyone in our village dares to bully eldest sister-in-law, I will tear their mouths apart!” Song Yu was only nine years old, but he had been learning kung fu since he was young. Even children his age in the village couldn’t beat him.

The fifth sister, Song Xue, also said, “I will be very, very good to sister-in-law. From now on, let me take care of sister-in-law. I will go wash her dirty clothes in a while.”

Ding Yao, who had just taken a shower and changed into Song Xiuyan’s short clothes, stood at the door and heard the conversation. She didn’t know how to react. Why did these people pity her? Song Xue was only seven years old this year, but she dared to boast shamelessly that she wanted to take care of her? Fine, Ding Yao admitted that she was a little touched.

Song Xiuyan sensed the movement at the door and knew that Ding Yao might have already come out of the shower, so he brought Song Yang out of the room. He solemnly announced, “Tonight, we’ll cook rice, stew pheasant soup, and stew hare meat!” Today was Ding Yao’s first day at their house, so the food had to be grand. In the future, they would have money and meat.

When the Song family’s brothers and sisters heard this, they immediately cheered. The fourth brother, Song Yu, happily went to cook the rice. Song Xue also happily went to boil water, preparing to deal with the rabbits and pheasants. Song Yang, on the other hand, began to sharpen the kitchen knife. While everyone was busy, Ding Yao entered Song Yi’s room alone. Song Yi, who was just about to lie down, slowly sat up when he saw Ding Yao. He looked at Ding Yao curiously. Was this Xiuyan’s wife? She was pretty.