Shen Ruohao found it hard to believe after hearing Shen Ruoxi's words. After all, Shen Ruoxi was not a kind person, but the fact was that the family now had dozens of catties of fine rice. It was impossible for Shen Ruoxi to steal this much, especially since she had carried it back openly.
Since she carried it back openly, it meant the origin of this rice must be legitimate.
"We'll cook this for lunch later, don't be frugal. I will earn money to support the family from now on," Shen Ruoxi said before leaving the Kitchen. It was the same old story: they needed to slowly accept her changes.
Shen Ruohao stood frozen, wondering if Shen Ruoxi's change was real.
After coming to his senses, he hid the rice and quickly went to tell Shen Ruohan, Xu Lanqing, and their parents.
However, no one believed it.
Shen Ruohao quickly showed them the rice. When everyone saw it, they found it hard to believe. It was already strange enough if Shen Ruoxi didn't steal things from home, but now she was bringing rice back. It didn't seem normal no matter how they looked at it.
Shen Da felt like he was dreaming. He rubbed his eyes hard. "Did Shen Ruoxi really bring this rice back?"
Shen Ruohao told the truth. "Yes. When she was carrying it back to the village, she couldn't manage it anymore, so I helped carry it back. Also, she said she helped someone, and that person gave it to her as a gift."
Shen Ruohan pouted. She didn't believe a single word of it. "Shen Ruoxi has always been full of lies. Do you even believe such an obvious lie?"
Xu Lanqing also said, "Everyone knows Shen Ruoxi's character, and it's hard to change one's nature. I don't believe it."
Zhang Laifeng chose to believe her daughter. After all, she was her own flesh and blood, and she wished her daughter well. "Since she carried it back in front of everyone, the source should be proper. Perhaps Ruoxi has truly changed. You should all let go of some prejudice. After all, she is family; blood is thicker than water."
Shen Ruohao replied, "Mother, we understand." He then added, "Shen Ruoxi said we should cook the rice for lunch and not be frugal, and that she will earn money to support the family from now on."
Shen Da was shocked. "Did she really say that?"
Shen Ruohao nodded. "Yes. I think Shen Ruoxi seems a bit different, but it's only been a day or so, so I can't tell much yet. Let's wait and see."
Xu Lanqing frowned. "How could you believe she has truly changed? Forget it, as an outsider, I shouldn't interfere. You all figure it out yourselves." After speaking, she left the room.
The few people exchanged glances. They understood that Shen Ruoxi had caused Sister-in-law to live as a widow at such a young age, so her resentment must be deeper than theirs.
Zhang Laifeng watched Xu Lanqing's retreating figure. "Your Sister-in-law has suffered a lot in her heart. Take care of her more often."
Shen Ruohan obediently replied, "We know."
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Shen Ruoxi left the Kitchen and walked straight outside. Now that the Silver Taels matter was resolved, she should focus on studying medicine.
Thinking this, she walked toward the Barefoot Doctor's house.
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Shen Ruoxi curled her lips. Although everyone hadn't said anything out loud, they were slowly accepting it in their hearts.
The Barefoot Doctor was speaking with Shen Jingshan—
Shen Jingshan's brows were furrowed into a deep crease. "Doctor Shen, can my mother truly be cured?"
The Barefoot Doctor was grinding medicine. Hearing this, he turned his head to look at Shen Jingshan and frowned. "When you ask this, do you hope your mother gets cured? Or not get cured?"
Shen Jingshan shrank his neck. "Of course, I hope my mother gets cured. But treating my mother has already emptied our family's savings. If this continues, the family might fall apart."
The Barefoot Doctor softened his expression. "Don't worry. Getting treated by me won't cost much money. By the way, if you truly hope your mother gets cured, then you should thank Shen Ruoxi."