Chapter 170: Chapter 163: This Is Killing Me

“Thank you!”

Ni Shujing sincerely thanked Li Xiuxian and her companions, then returned to Tiantian’s bedside with the meal,

knowing Tiantian’s health condition well, she worried that Tiantian’s body couldn’t handle oily food.

So then…

She first picked up a small piece of refreshing broccoli and brought it to her daughter’s mouth: “Tiantian, come, try a small bite of this broccoli, and see if you can eat it…”

“Mmm.”

Tiantian nodded obediently, eagerly opened her small mouth, and took a bite of the broccoli.

Ni Shujing watched her daughter tensely, clutching several tissues, ready to handle any possible vomiting in the next second.

However, much to Ni Shujing’s surprise…

Tiantian just quietly chewed, without any signs of discomfort on her face.

This left Ni Shujing feeling both surprised and a bit worried, concerned that Tiantian might be forcing herself to eat.

She couldn’t help but gently remind: “Tiantian, if you feel uncomfortable, don’t force it, it’s okay to spit it out…”

Tiantian saw her mother’s worried look, gently shook her head, and smiled: “Mama, I’m not uncomfortable… this broccoli is delicious…”

As she spoke, she showed a look of intoxication.

She seemed to be greatly enjoying it!

Ni Shujing widened her eyes, her face full of incredulity: “Really? You truly have no discomfort?”

Tiantian nodded forcefully, showing a determined expression: “Really, Mama! I feel great, this broccoli is really tasty.”

Li Xiuxian and her companions heard this, and the heavy stone in their hearts finally eased a bit.

They were always worried that Tiantian would, like before, eat the food and immediately couldn’t help but vomit.

If that were truly the case…

Not only would Tiantian’s body suffer greater pain, but their good intentions would also backfire…

Just thinking about it was nerve-wracking…

Luckily, the situation is clearly heading in a positive direction now.

At this moment, they deeply appreciate Huang Jun’s cooking skills, not only successfully awakening Tiantian’s appetite, which was originally absent, but also allowing her to not vomit after tasting and repeatedly praise the deliciousness of the food.

Such culinary skills…

Wow…

One cannot help but admire!

At this moment, they suddenly envied Yuanyuan.

Envious that she could eat such delicious meals in kindergarten!

Although little Yuanyuan felt sorry that her meal was divided for Tiantian, when she saw Tiantian eating so happily and repeatedly praising the kindergarten’s broccoli for being delicious, an inexplicable sense of pride surged in her heart.

It’s not just because she helped Tiantian, but because she knows such delicious meals can only be found at her kindergarten.

Feeling suddenly that her kindergarten is too great!

For a moment, she also missed her little friends Qingqing and Weiwei…

Ni Shujing felt a bit less worried when she heard her daughter’s positive response.

Although she had initially expected the broccoli to taste good, after all, it smelled fragrant, and the family at the next bed was fighting over it.

But what she never expected…

Was that this broccoli was not only perfectly suited to Tiantian’s palate but also perfectly adapted to her physical condition, without causing any discomfort or need to vomit.

This is a good sign…

She almost shed tears of comfort, the tears of a relieved mother.

She gently looked at her daughter and said, “Tiantian, is there anything else you’d like to eat?”

Tiantian’s eyes immediately brightened up, staring intently at the enticing braised rib in the bowl, her little face full of the desire to eat: “Mama, I want to try the ribs, can I?”

“Well…”

Ni Shujing looked at her daughter’s expectant eyes, feeling a bit hesitant inside.

She worried the greasiness of the ribs might be a burden on Tiantian’s stomach, but she couldn’t bear to refuse her daughter’s request.

Thinking that since the broccoli was fine, maybe… just give it a try.

What if it’s okay too?

“Alright!”

She picked up the braised rib from the bowl and softly said, “Then try a small bite!”

Tiantian eagerly took a bite of the braised rib, the rich and aromatic flavor made her intoxicated.

The meat was tender and juicy, with a rich texture, sweet and salty, and the fragrance permeated.

She couldn’t help but close her eyes, savoring each moment as the deliciousness spread in her mouth…

Ni Shujing asked with concern, “Tiantian, how is it? Are you okay?”

“Mama, I’m fine, don’t worry…”

Tiantian opened her eyes, her small face radiant with a long-lost satisfied smile: “Mama, let me tell you, these ribs are so delicious, they’re the best ribs I’ve ever had!”

“Really! That’s wonderful.”

Ni Shujing heard her daughter’s words, and the lingering worry in her heart instantly vanished, replaced by a sense of relief.

“Yes, yes, they’re really tasty!” Tiantian nodded, looking eagerly at the remaining bit of rib meat: “Mama, I want more…”

Ni Shujing gladly agreed: “Since you’re feeling fine, go ahead and eat the rest! But take it slowly, a bit at a time…”

Saying this, she once again handed the braised ribs over to Yuanyuan.

“Okay!”

Tiantian took a small bite, chewing slowly and savoring it.

The more she ate, the more fragrant it became!

Each bite made it taste even better!

Her originally downcast spirit gradually improved with each taste.

As they enjoyed their meal in the ward, others outside were gradually drawn by the tempting aroma.

At first, just a hint of the fragrance wafted out, which was already quite tempting.

But as the aroma of the food intensified, even the children who initially didn’t have much appetite due to illness suddenly felt a bit hungry, not to mention those visitors with decent appetites.

Especially the nurses at the station across from Yuanyuan’s ward, who were nearly captivated by the alluring scent.

“Hmm, how fragrant… the food from this ward, why does it smell so good? It’s making me so hungry my stomach is growling.” A visitor heading to the hot water room for hot water, smelled the aroma, and their stomach audibly grumbled.

“Smells like braised ribs, and there’s the fragrance of boiled shrimp too… the scent is really amazing… it’s killing me… I need to get some braised ribs and boiled shrimp from the cafeteria later, I’m suddenly craving them.” Another visitor who went to fetch hot water couldn’t help but agree.

“But I remember the cafeteria’s braised ribs and boiled shrimp are good, but never this fragrant… this aroma, it can’t be from the cafeteria, can it?” A visitor planning to get food at the cafeteria mumbled to himself, envious of the scent.

“I saw a delivery cyclist bring food inside earlier, seems like they ordered takeout. This aroma… it’s really… tempting my stomach, I need to order something too, to eat here directly…” A young nurse couldn’t wait to taste the enticing delicacy, quickly taking out her phone to place an order: “I wonder which takeout they ordered? Maybe I should ask? But that’d be embarrassing… better pick one with high ratings…”

Children from neighboring wards, waving their little hands upon smelling the fragrance, kept repeating, “Wow, what’s that thing that smells so good! I want to eat, I want to eat, I want to eat!!!”

Parents staying to care for their children felt both amused and helpless seeing their children getting fussy, but since the kids were showing some appetite, they immediately comforted them: “Alright, alright, I’ll buy some for you.”

All at once…

The entire hospital corridor and nearby wards were filled with a strong interest in the food from this ward.

Some hurried out to buy food, hoping to feast; others ordered takeout, eager to promptly taste the food and hoping to get similar dishes; and some took out snacks they brought along to temporarily stave off the sudden hunger pangs.

While others were tempted, Tiantian had already finished all the food.

At this moment, her little face was filled with longing, and she whispered, “Mama, the dishes were really good, I want to eat well again tomorrow.”

“???”

“…”

Understanding her daughter’s request, Ni Shujing felt both delighted and troubled, uncertain of how to respond.

Logically, since her daughter wanted to eat, she should fulfill her wish immediately.

But the problem is…

This request is not easy to meet…

The food isn’t something you can just eat anytime, even if you have money…

Just as she was thinking about how to humble herself to discuss with Li Xiuxian, the ward door opened…

A nurse with a nutritional solution walked into the ward, approached Tiantian’s bed, and smiled at Ni Shujing: “Bed 907, it’s time for the nutritional solution.”

“Nurse, my Tiantian just had some food…” Ni Shujing shared this joy with the nurse, briefly recounting the events.

The nurse reacted with surprise: “That’s wonderful, it seems your daughter’s appetite is gradually recovering, which is a very good sign.”

And reminded: “In the coming days, you can choose foods according to her taste, and try to satisfy her preferences, letting her eat what she wants. However, when selecting food, be mindful of choosing digestible, nutrient-rich options to aid her recovery. But since today’s nutritional solution is already prepared, we’ll hang it now, and decide about tomorrow based on her condition.”

“Okay, thank you, nurse!”

Ni Shujing answered gratefully.

After hanging the nutritional solution and watching the nurse leave, she walked to Yuanyuan’s bed, feeling a bit embarrassed, and spoke to Li Xiuxian: “Yuanyuan’s mom, there’s something I’d like to discuss with you. Could you share some of the food from the kindergarten you’ve been packing these past few days with our Tiantian? I understand this might inconvenience you, but Tiantian really likes that food, and she can currently only eat those dishes. So, if possible, I sincerely hope you can help. And, of course, I’d provide some money as compensation.”

Li Xiuxian: “…”

This isn’t about money…

Honestly, if she shares some with Tiantian, then she won’t have any for herself…

But when she saw Tiantian’s thin, eager little face, she, being a mother too, felt her heart soften.

She smiled and nodded, saying, “Sharing some with Tiantian is no problem, and money isn’t necessary. We’re all doing this for our children, it’s only right to help each other.”

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