Chapter 56: Pork ribs and white Melon Soup

Chapter 56

When Xiao Jun returned, Ding Sha was still trembling uncontrollably.

"I almost... I almost couldn't hold her back..."

Xiao Jun had already understood the whole situation. He held her and comforted, "It's alright, it's over now. The young girl has been rescued, and that scumbag has apologized."

"It's all in the past."

Ding Sha held onto Xiao Jun's clothes in fear and said, "I... I felt so powerless for the first time..."

She thought for a while and finally said, "So helpless..."

Xiao Jun kissed her forehead and said, "You're amazing. You held her back, she didn't only think about leaving, she had some attachment."

Ding Sha was still frightened. After thinking for a moment, she stood up and said, "I... I'll cook some soup and go to the hospital later."

"Alright, I'll help you." Xiao Jun followed her into the kitchen.

While cooking the soup, Ding Sha was absent-minded the whole time. Xiao Jun had to save her fingers from the knife several times, and in the end, he nervously pushed her onto a chair, saying, "Behave yourself, just watch me."

Ding Sha didn't insist and sat on the chair, watching Xiao Jun stew the pork rib soup.

When they arrived at the hospital, the young girl was still unconscious. The police recognized Ding Sha and chatted with her for a while.

"The young girl doesn't have any family left. They used to be a happy family, but they all passed away during the pandemic. She's the only one left. Maybe she's exhausted. She's feeling a bit depressed," the police sighed.

Ding Sha asked with difficulty, "They... all gone?"

"All gone. Both her father's side and her mother's side. She's the only one left. When we went to her house for an investigation this afternoon, we asked the neighbors. The young girl used to be pampered and didn't do any household chores. Now she's taking care of the funeral arrangements alone. She's getting thinner every day, with no trace of a smile on her face."

The police remembered the news they heard in the afternoon and felt a bit sorry.

"But I can see that she has a good impression of you. If you're not too busy, try to spend more time with her and encourage her. She's still young, and saving her life would be a good deed," the police said.

"Alright, I will definitely come to accompany her more and give her encouragement," Ding Sha nodded firmly.

"By the way, we have already educated those troublemakers. When the young girl wakes up, remember to talk to her about it," the police said. "There's nothing major for us here. We have a lot of work at the station, but if there's any situation, remember to call, and we'll come quickly."

"Okay, I got it," Ding Sha agreed.

The two of them quietly entered the hospital room. The young girl was lying there with a pale face, sleeping soundly.

Ding Sha couldn't help but smooth her hair by her ear.

The young girl's eyes twitched, struggling to open them. When she saw Ding Sha, she smiled and said, "Sister."

"Of course, you're welcome anytime." Ding Sha gave her own phone number. "I will check on you every day."

"Thank you," the girl said earnestly.

"I've been experimenting with new dishes lately. If you don't mind, you can come over every day to taste them. The restaurant is busy, and I might need your help. Are you willing?" Ding Sha was still worried.

"I'm willing," the girl nodded.

Ding Sha finally felt relieved.

On the way home, Xiao Jun held Ding Sha's hand tightly. This incident had left a deep impact on both of them, and they were at a loss for words.

Back at the restaurant, they heard Ping An crying, feeling wronged and restless.

Ding Sha hurried over. "What's wrong, Ping An?"

Ping An was squirming in Auntie Zhao's arms, tears streaming down his face. Ding Sha's heart ached at the sight.

"I haven't seen much of you today. I was looking for you. He's been crying and couldn't be comforted," Auntie Zhao explained, handing Ping An to her.

"Come here, don't cry. Mommy will hold you." Ding Sha held Ping An patiently and gently comforted him.

Xiao Jun glanced at the mother and son before turning and going into the kitchen.

Ding Sha had been greatly startled today, and with her poor health, she was afraid she might have a fever tonight.

Although Ding Sha drank ginger soup, she still developed a fever at night, calling out for Xiao Jun in a dazed state.

Xiao Jun measured her temperature twice and furrowed his brow, saying, "No, we need to take her to the hospital."

Hanging the IV drip in the emergency room in the middle of the night, Xiao Jun finally felt relieved as Ding Sha's sleep became more peaceful.

However, due to this ordeal, their small shop had to close again.

Ding Sha sent the improved recipe for the small pickled vegetables to Fan Xiangxiang and asked Du Rourou to film a video of their inventory and inform their online friends before finally settling down at home for isolated rest and recovery.

Xiao Jun isolated himself with her, and they spent their days eating and sleeping without much else to do. Whenever they woke up, they would eat again, and in their spare time, they would study recipes. Surprisingly, they gained a few pounds during their isolation period.

Du Rourou was the happiest after their isolation because she could once again enjoy many delicious dishes.

With the reopening of the small shop, business boomed exceptionally. Apart from Zhao Auntie taking care of the children every day, everyone else was busy with various tasks.

Ding Sha didn't even have time to replace the withered flowers on the tables.

Finally, on a day when they had some free time, Ding Sha went to the flower shop and ordered many new varieties of flowers. The small shop also welcomed a special pair of customers.