Grandma Tao reacted strongly. She looked at herself and then patted her belly, âWhat medicine am I supposed to take? Am I sick?â
The servant glanced at Mother Tao, who immediately said, âMom, this isnât medicine for sickness but to prevent sickness, itâs a health supplement.â
Although the old ladyâs memory was not good, she still had common sense, âYou canât just take health supplements randomly. They are all scams targeting the elderly, I canât take them.â
This made Mother Tao somewhat embarrassed. She wished she hadnât mentioned they were health supplements.
Tan Rou added, âGrandma, this isnât just any health supplement. I made this especially for you. After taking it, youâll be able to run very fast and jump high.â
Grandma Tao laughed at her words, âAt my age, how fast can I even run? But since itâs something Tan Rou made for me, I surely will take it.â She grabbed the medicinal pills and swallowed them in one go.
Actually, Grandma Taoâs memory was already very poor at that time. Had she been normal, she definitely could have told that it wasnât something Tan Rou made. The medicinal pills made by Tan Rou were darker in color, not white at all.
After taking the medicine, Grandma Tao felt sleepy, but with so many children around, she didnât want to rest, so she pushed herself to keep talking with the children.
âTan Rou, I heard from your mother that youâre going overseas, is it for studying?â Grandma Tao suddenly remembered this and still thought Tan Rou was in high school, âThe educational environment abroad might not be as good as it is here. Consider it carefully before you decide.â
Tan Rou did not argue with Grandma Taoâs words, she obediently said, âOkay, Iâll think it over carefully.â
Then Grandma Tao turned to Tian Tian, âYue Yue, your parents and grandparents love you very much. You absolutely must not do anything bad and must get along well with your sister Tan Rou, understand?â
âWhoâs Yue Yue?â Tian Tian looked confused, âMy nickname isnât Yue Yue.ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Tan Rou whispered, âTao Yue is a child adopted by my uncle and aunt. She had left the Tao family before you arrived here.â
âOh.â Seeing everyoneâs awkward expressions, Tian Tian realized that Tao Yue must not have left the Tao family under normal circumstances, something must have happened.
âYue Yue, Grandma is talking to you, did you hear?â When Grandma Tao didnât get a response from Tian Tian, she became very angry, âAre you secretly cursing your sister Tan Rou again?â
âNo, no.â Tian Tian shook her head quickly, âI wasnât cursing sister Tan Rou, I will get along nicely with sister Tan Rou⦠Sister Tan Rou soon.â
After talking about Tan Rou and Tian Tian, Grandma Tao shifted her gaze to her own younger daughter, âDaughter, the Jin family hasnât caused you any trouble, have they? If they come bothering you, tell your mom and dad. Even at the cost of this old life, I will get justice for you.â
The Jin family no longer dared to trouble Tan Rouâs aunt, and her children had also been taken back. They even had protection now, and if anyone from the Jin family dared approach, they would be out of luck.
âMom, donât worry, with your protection, I wonât have any trouble,â Mother Tao said with tears in her eyes.
Afterward, Grandma Tao repeatedly advised all the daughters-in-law to be more patient with their husbands, never to argue with them, and to always tell her about any troubles they encountered so that she could decide for them.
As she talked, Grandma Tao began to feel sleepy. The medicine was kicking in, and it was time for her to sleep.
âMom, Momâ¦â Mother Tao gently called twice and, making sure Grandma Tao was already asleep, she said, âLetâs clean her up a bit and let her rest for now.â
Normally, after taking her medication, Grandma Tao would take a bath. But today, because she had spent so much time talking with the children, she ended up falling asleep without getting the chance to take her bath.
A few daughters-in-law helped while Tan Rou and Tian Tian watched from the side.
Tian Tian rubbed her eyes, âTan Rou, I feel like crying. Grandma doesnât remember us anymore but still cares for us. And Tao Yue, Grandma must have loved her dearly back then.â
Tan Rou said, âGrandma loved Tao Yue very much, and so did my aunt, but their love didnât touch Tao Yue. Instead, it intensified her resentment.â
Tian Tian said, âI donât want Grandma to forget me.â
Tan Rou said, âThen visit her more often. That way sheâll remember us.â