Chapter 196: Mountain Climbing
Qin Zhenzhen approached Su Ping to inquire about his injuries.
"Su Ping, how are your injuries? Are you feeling better?" she asked with concern.
Su Ping smiled happily and replied, "I should be fully recovered within half a month. Thanks to the powder you gave me, Third Sister-in-law."
Qin Zhenzhen had sun-dried Malabar plum and ground it into a powder, which she then mixed with some spiritual water. This concoction proved to be effective in stopping bleeding and reducing inflammation, explaining why Su Ping’s wounds were healing so quickly.
The next day, Su Lan and the rest of the family went into the mountains as they usually did, presumably to gather yams. Su Qing, who had undergone some positive changes in the past month, insisted on joining them instead of staying at home. He had taken on more responsibilities, supporting his Elder Sister in managing the household and embracing the role of the eldest son.
Qin Zhenzhen found it amazing that even Su Ping had changed for the better. It made her believe that the storyline in the book could be altered more easily than she had thought. Perhaps she shouldn’t dwell on the idea of divorcing Su Bin after all.
During this period, she noticed that Su Bin seemed to be flirting with her, which stirred some emotions within her. She acknowledged that he had the ability to touch her heart, but she also wondered if he would remain virtuous and true to his values in the future. If he did, she might consider accepting his advances, but she realized it was premature to entertain such thoughts.
Shaking herself from her musings, Qin Zhenzhen decided to visit the mountains, inspect the slopes, and engage in some physical activity by climbing them to break a sweat.