meanwhile .....
clearing the ideas and the sad thoughts looming over his mind Zhang Wutian heard his stomach growl in hunger , he did not have proper meals since he was in coma and since he recovered now, his body need nourishment of foods with rich qi and herbs to stabilize his foundation and meridians . But then since he was from a poor family and could not meet the necessary requirements.
Getting up from the bed he staggered towards the door to head to the kitchen where he saw his mom done with the dishes laid on the table neatly into three portions and a big bowl in the middle for serving another round . She turned around surprised as to how her son was able to walk when being bedridden for so long.
" Tiane'r why are you walking around when your body is in weak condition? I was about to bring your meals to your room for you " reprimanded Guan Qin Han though there was light of joy in her eyes.
" I'am ok mother, I'm just tired of sleeping on the bed and was trying to get some fresh air " replied Zhang Wutian and walked to the table asking,
, " why is dad so late today? it's already dark and he is still not back" . he remembered in his memories that it was already time for family dinner and his father would be at home .
" might be trying to collect more herbs though it is late as you know , he is worried about your condition so he could get some pills in exchange or maybe at old Wu's house to ask for medicinal pills for you on his way back and stayed there for a while " replied his mother while lighting up the lamps .
Wu Chentian was an old man living at the border of the village responsible for collecting and supplying it to the pill masters in the main city, to the convenience of the herb collectors and himself , He stationed himself at the border near the village gate for better transaction as he could buy more herbs for the pill masters by direct contact from the herb collectors .
Also he could purchase at a lower price than the market value in the cities with more fresher herbs and better quality.
feeling the care of parents for the first time since his previous life , Zhang Wutian felt his nose turn sour after hearing that his father was working around for him at this late hour . He could vaguely see the image of his father in his mind.
Zhang Xiaobo ,a man with average height and brawny built body of a middle aged man in his prime age apeared in Zhang Wutian's mind . His father was not a man of words , rather a silent man who does not like to talk much . while thinking about his father both of them heard the sound of cart stop infront of the house.
" your dad must be back, you stay here while I go open the door " smiling brightly Guan Qin Han said as she took a lamp and walked towards the kitchen door. she was satisfied and happy to be with the two men she cared about most with in her life , her son and husband.
After a long day of hard work ,Zhang Xiaobo came home saw his wife opening the door with her left hand holding the door while the right side holding up a lamp.
he was surprised to see her smiling at him, for both them have been very sad and gloomy since the day their son met with the accident. ' could it be Tiane'r has recovered? no that's not possible , according to the words of physician Lin Yi it is difficult to wake in a month's time ' .
thought Zhang Xiaobo as he walked towards the house. inserting his right hand into the trouser pocket to feel the tiny bottole which held the pills for his son's recovery.
" why so late today?? " asked Guan Qin Han while smiling at her husband.
" stayed up at old Wu's house and got two low grade health recovery pills for Tiane'r , I owe him one this time " replied Zhang Xiaobo as he further remarked
" what is that face of yours in all smiles !? did something good happened ? or did you have concussion ? " .
" you had concussion!! why! can't smile infront of you? " Guan Qin Han retorted snappily though unable to hide her excitement on her face .amused at her odd behaviour today Zhang Xiaobo asked
" can you share your happy news with me too?? " .
" come in, there is a surprise for you today " rolling her eyes Guan Qin Han replied while stepping aside for him to pass through .
" acting so mysterious " mumbled Zhang Xiaobo under his breath , his hands still feeling the little bottle containing the low grade health recovery pills inside his trouser.
Stepping inside the house Zhang Xiaobo could already smell the aroma of cooked rice and wontons which made him give his wife a curious sideward glance. for he knew Wontons were Zhang Wutian's favourite. walking towards the kitchen in the ' L ' shaped thatch house with three rooms to the east and a room extending towards the south which is the kitchen . Zhang Xiaobo could already feel the warm air coming from the kitchen as he neared the door which is closed .
gripping the medicinal bottle tightly in his hands he was about to turn left towards Zhang Wutian's room when he heard his wife hold his hand and say,
" dinner is already laid on the table , have your meal first and we can go check him together " .
" ok" replied Zhang Xiaobo as he himself was tired and hungry after trekking the mountain whole day to get better quality herbs to exchange for the low grade health recovery pills. heaving a low sigh he opened the kitchen door which was lit rather brightly and filled with the aroma of the dinner on the table .
Upon entering the room he saw nothing but his eyes were set on his son who was staring at him with pale face with an grin showing a row of white teeths . Stunned as Zhang Xiaobo was , he was speechless and could only turn to his dear wife for explanation who rolled her eyes and said " surprise!" and shrugged her shoulders to keep mum .