After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter-Chapter 102 - Gradually Drifting Apart

Chapter 102: Chapter 102: Gradually Drifting Apart

Chapter 102: Chapter 102: Gradually Drifting Apart

Su Yu’s gaze involuntarily shifted toward Jiang Ziling beside him, hoping to find some hint from him, but he noticed that Jiang Ziling looked just as clueless, clearly confused by Xixi’s sudden enthusiasm as well.

Over the years, Jiang Ziling and Xixi’s communication had largely relied on those simple but heartfelt nonverbal interactions: her tears represented sadness, her smiles reflected happiness, a nod was affirmation, a shake of the head meant denial, and the directions pointed by her fingers always represented her small desires.

In his memory, Xixi had always been such a well-behaved and sensible girl, easily satisfied, never having had such an urgent desire to express herself before.

“Hey, don’t worry, Xixi said she promises not to run around everywhere,” San Ya said, her words almost spitting out the food in her mouth, as three pairs of eyes instantly turned toward her.

Hoping glimmered in Xixi’s eyes as she nodded hurriedly, as if saying, “Yes, that’s right, I promise.”

In both Jiang Ziling and Su Yu’s expressions, shock was mixed with disbelief. Su Yu, sounding somewhat puzzled, almost murmured to himself, “Can you understand her gestures?”

San Ya grinned, shaking her head side to side, “Not really, I’m just guessing.”

To her, it was obvious that Xixi wanted to go, and since Second Aunt was worried about not being able to keep an eye on her, it was natural to think that Xixi would promise to not wander off. It wasn’t hard to guess.

After all, the gestures Xixi made were not like standardized sign language but more like a secret code she had invented, which probably no one but herself could fully understand.

Su Yu turned again to confirm, “Is that so, Xixi?”

Xixi nodded without hesitation, her resolution leaving no room for doubt.

Su Yu couldn’t help but give San Ya a thumbs-up, “You really have a knack for this.”

This perceptiveness was genuinely impressive.

San Ya shyly narrowed her eyes, her lips curling up into a smile as warm as the spring sunshine.

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“Alright then! Since that’s the case, I can take you, but…”

Su Yu paused mid-sentence, his gaze shifting toward Jiang Ziling, “We need your dad’s approval first!”

Upon hearing this, Xixi almost bounced off her chair, tightly grabbing Jiang Ziling’s large hand, gently shaking it, her eyes filled with pleading, that innocent yet persistent look softened Jiang Ziling’s heart in an instant, leaving him with no resistance.

He sighed, his tone filled with indulgent helplessness, “Alright, but you must hold on tightly to Ah Yu’s hand, and not let go even for a step, understand? You absolutely cannot run around on your own!”

Xixi nodded vigorously in response, leaving a wet kiss on Jiang Ziling’s cheek.

Jiang Ziling, smiling, touched the grease on his face, shook his head, and sat back down to continue enjoying his dinner.

However, the noisy disturbance outside suddenly interrupted this tranquility.

Curious, Su Yu peered out through the crack in the window, only to see Jiang Xunzhong and Uncle Li struggling to carry a person into the courtyard. As they crossed the threshold, Uncle Li accidentally dropped the man, who fell straight down.

“Oh no—” Uncle Li cried out in panic, hastily trying to catch him, but it was all too late.

Accompanied by a dull “thud,” the man fell heavily to the ground, and the air seemed to freeze at that moment.

At this moment, the Medical Hall was suffused with a dense and oppressive atmosphere, as if the air itself had solidified.

Uncle Li’s hands trembled slightly, his face full of anxiety and self-blame, his voice carrying a hint of urgency and helplessness, “This, this… Xunzhong, you must believe me, it was unintentional on my part, this old frame of mine.

After years of being exposed to the elements, my body is no longer what it was, and I couldn’t hold up in that moment, I’m more anxious than anyone.”

His words revealed an indescribable terror and guilt, especially since the head of the Medical Hall had already declared Lady Zhao’s situation hopeless. If his carelessness had exacerbated her condition, it would be a weight on his conscience he could never bear.

On hearing this, Jiang Xunzhong felt as if something was stuck in his throat, his voice coming out particularly hoarse, as if each word he spoke scraped a wound across his heart, “Uncle Li, I understand, don’t take it too much to heart.”

His eyes reddened, tears swirling in them, yet he forcefully held them back from falling.

Seeing this, Uncle Li felt an even deeper surge of sorrow. Jiang Xunzhong had always been honest and hardworking, enduring without complaint. Why was fate so unfair to him, besetting him with one misfortune after another, and now he even had to face the heart-wrenching pain of losing his wife?

As the atmosphere grew increasingly stifling, Uncle Li suddenly had a flash of inspiration, as if grasping at a lifeline, and said eagerly, “Xunzhong, that young lad you brought back, Su Yu, she’s no ordinary person. Remember, she even saved my wife once. Why don’t we ask her to give it a try? Maybe she has a way.”

His words were filled with hope, his eyes sparkled as if recounting the incredible things about Su Yu.

“Su Yu?”

Jiang Xunzhong couldn’t help but repeat, a mix of unprecedented doubt and curiosity rising in his heart.

He had not expected that this new member of the family possessed such mysterious abilities.

“Yes, Su Yu. Who in the village doesn’t know of her deeds? I also heard that she treated a high official in Ning County and received a substantial reward. Her medical skills should not be underestimated.”

Uncle Li spoke animatedly, each word imbued with affirmation and faith.

Jiang Xunzhong’s heart flickered between light and darkness, a faint hope dawning only to be quickly overshadowed by the reality.

He was well aware of the delicate and tense relationship between Su Yu and Lady Zhao. Just last night, merely for borrowing a carriage to send Lady Zhao for treatment, Su Yu was unwilling to help, let alone ask her for a personal consultation.

However, after a painful struggle, he resolutely decided to try and ask Su Yu for help.

Lady Zhao, the woman who had weathered half a lifetime of storms with him and borne him children, how could he give up on her over a momentary conflict?

At this moment, his eldest son was bedridden, his second son was drifting away due to his leg disability, his third son was not yet fully cognizant, and his daughter had married far away. The only one he could still communicate with soulfully was Lady Zhao.

If he were to lose Lady Zhao, his world would plunge into complete darkness, with nothing to cling to.

Driven by this sliver of hope, Jiang Xunzhong called his brother, Jiang Jiaji, and together they carefully moved Lady Zhao back to her room and settled her down.

Then, taking a deep breath, he mustered all his courage, walked to Jiang Ziling’s door, and knocked firmly, “Ziling, it’s me!”

Meanwhile, inside the room, Su Yu was busy clearing up the dining table. Hearing the knock, she nonchalantly ordered the two girls by her side, “Go and see who it is.”

San Ya, quick and agile, dashed forward, followed closely by Xixi.

As the door slowly opened, San Ya’s crisp voice rang out, “Grandfather.”