Shen Ruoxi walked straight into the Kitchen.
Just then, a crisp shattering sound came from a room; listening closely, it was the sound of bowls and cups hitting the floor.
Shen Ruoxi put down the Konjac Tuber and walked toward the room belonging to the Original Owner's parents.
The room contained two narrow beds, one for each person, otherwise, it would be inconvenient to take care of them.
The Original Owner's mother, Zhang Laifeng, was lying down; she had been paralyzed for three years.
—That day, Shen Ruoxi cut a Young Lady's hair in the village. The other party's parents came to the door to reason with her, but Shen Ruoxi refused to admit fault and even argued back. Zhang Laifeng was so angry she fainted, and after waking up, she was paralyzed.
The Original Owner's father, Shen Da, was afflicted by illness, sitting slumped on the floor, half of his Quilt wrapped around him and half hanging off the bed.
—Shen Ruoxi was truly too prone to causing trouble. After Zhang Laifeng became paralyzed, Shen Da had to do the work of two people alone, and the mental pressure was immense, leading him to fall ill afterward.
Not far away was a low square table with a set of broken tea cups on it. Shen Da had just gone to get some water to drink, but he lost his grip, and it fell to the floor.
Shen Ruoxi opened the door and walked in. When the two saw her, their hearts trembled.
Every time Shen Ruoxi entered, she would scold them. The worst scolding was when she told them why they weren't dead yet; that voice was sharp and unpleasant, to the point that the two of them grew afraid of her afterward.
Shen Ruoxi recalled these things and sighed. How did the Original Owner become so bad?
In confusion, she walked over, helped Shen Da back onto the bed, covered him with the Quilt again, and poured water for him. "Did you want a drink?"
Shen Da was stunned. He hadn't expected Shen Ruoxi not only to refrain from scolding them but also to offer help. "It wasn't me who wanted a drink; it was your mother who wanted a drink."
Shen Ruoxi carried the teacup over to Zhang Laifeng, then sat by the bed, helped her sit up leaning against her, and fed the water to Zhang Laifeng.
Zhang Laifeng glanced at Shen Da in astonishment. Shen Ruoxi had never been patient with them; every time she came to the room, it was to curse them, and she had never done anything like this. Now, she was actually feeding her water.
Seeing the cup was empty, Shen Ruoxi asked, "Do you want more?"
Zhang Laifeng shook her head. "No more."
Shen Ruoxi helped her lie back down. "They have gone to work and are not home. If you need anything, call me; I'll be in the Kitchen making Dinner."
Zhang Laifeng and Shen Da were both stunned. Could Shen Ruoxi cook Dinner?
Shen Ruoxi ignored their thoughts, tidied up the room a bit, and went to the Kitchen to make Konjac Tofu.
Favorability Points +10.
Shen Ruoxi smiled. Her parents were still the best; they were happy with just a little bit of kindness shown to them.
After a moment of silence, Zhang Laifeng said hesitantly, "Shen Da, has Ruoxi gotten better?"
Shen Da looked at the teacup Shen Ruoxi had casually placed on the table. "It's hard to change one's nature; perhaps she's only acting better because she's afraid Grandfather will have her Marry far away."
Zhang Laifeng leaned toward the idea that Shen Ruoxi had improved, especially since she had fed her water. "Then do you think Ruoxi can really earn Ten taels of silver within three days?"
Shen Da didn't believe a word of it. "Even Doctor Shen wouldn't dare guarantee that. What does she have to guarantee it with? It's nothing more than stalling for time."
Zhang Laifeng's expression became sorrowful. "Is that so?"
Shen Da advised, "Laifeng, don't hold any expectations for Shen Ruoxi. Don't you know what kind of person she is?"
Zhang Laifeng said regretfully, "It's my fault for not teaching her well; it's all my fault."
Shen Da looked at his Wife. "It's not your fault; you've already been good enough to her."
Zhang Laifeng's eyes slowly reddened. "Shen Da, I don't want our daughter to suffer from marrying far away; please think of a way."