Chapter 985: Mom and Dad Are Bad Guys
The scent of medicinal herbs filled the clinic.
The child sat in a chair, swinging her legs as she nibbled on candied fruit.
"Nianyi, Nianyi. I told you to eat less candied fruit. It'll rot your teeth."
"Mom, Nianyi wants to eat it. It's yummy."
Tong Nianyi was almost two years old. Her parents ran a clinic in Qiuyuefang to treat the local residents. Whenever they were overwhelmed with patients, the little girl was left to play in the clinic all by herself.
At two, she didn't have many interests. If she liked anything, it was sweets. Candied fruit was her favorite, but she occasionally sneaked into the apothecary to steal a bit of licorice. Unlike the other herbs, the licorice was sweet and utterly delicious.
Tao'er let out a helpless sigh and tapped Tong Nianyi's forehead. "Keep eating them, then. Eat too many, and your teeth will all fall out."
"They won't! Nianyi's teeth are super strong."
Right as Tong Nianyi said this, her expression suddenly changed.