The rural doctor is busy with farming, and her abstinent husband can't bear it

Su Yu heard this and a wry smile appeared on his face. He then picked up the chopsticks and slowly stirred the noodles in the bowl. Each noodle seemed to carry the difficulties of life and plans for the future.

The purse in her heart, which was not full to begin with, reminded her that there were still many necessities that needed to be purchased for the family, and there was very little money left in the purse.

How to increase revenue and reduce expenditure in the shortest possible time has become an urgent issue.

These two taels of silver may be enough to cover several days' expenses for an ordinary family, but in the current circumstances, every penny needs to be carefully calculated.

Deciding to solve the urgent problem first, Su Yu planned to buy some rice, flour, grain and oil today to ensure the basic food and clothing. As for other longer-term plans, he would plan them in detail tomorrow.

When paying the bill, she asked the landlady about hiring a carriage to go to the countryside, with a tentative and expectant tone in her voice.

Upon hearing this, the proprietress put down her work and showed a concerned look: "Little girl, are you going to visit relatives far away?"

"Liushu Village in Qingshui Town." Su Yu replied, his eyes flashing with anticipation for an unknown journey.

However, the proprietress hurriedly shook her head upon hearing this: "Ah, little girl, that place is not close. The round trip must be done after dark, and by then the city gates will be closed. I'm afraid no driver will be willing to take this job. Why don't you go to the inn early tomorrow morning and ask. They usually have something available."

Su Yu couldn't help feeling a little depressed when he heard this.

This means not only extra expenses for accommodation, but also the planned shopping will have to be postponed until tomorrow.

But on second thought, instead of running around carrying heavy objects, it would be better to take a leisurely stroll in this twilight city while it is still early. This can be considered a kind of comfort to my mood.

Just as Su Yu was immersed in her own thoughts and enjoying this rare tranquility, a sudden force hit her from behind and almost knocked her to the ground.

Looking back, I saw a figure flying past like a nimble monkey and disappearing into the bustling crowd.

In a panic, Su Yu hurriedly checked whether the silver and money in her arms were safe. Fortunately, the precious silver was still lying safely in her lapel, which made her feel a little relieved.

If you encounter robbery and theft one after another, your life will be too difficult.

But the commotion did not subside. A group of children holding wooden sticks followed closely behind, aggressively chasing the child from before, pushing and bumping passers-by from time to time, and shouting threatening words: "Stop, if we don't teach you a lesson, we are not surnamed Li!"

"You are begging here, don't you know whose territory this is?"

There was an irresistible dominance in the childish voice.

Witnessing this scene, although Su Yu did not want to get involved in the dispute, he thought that if the lonely child was really harmed, the consequences would be disastrous.

In the face of life, any indifference and escape seem so pale and powerless.

So, her deep sense of justice drove her to move forward quickly, determined to stop it from happening before the situation got worse.

Soon, we turned into a deep and narrow alley, and the sounds of noise and argument became clearer, foreshadowing that an unnecessary conflict was about to take place.

"Hand it over quickly, or you'll be in trouble!"

The threatening words were mixed with the impulsiveness and cruelty unique to teenagers.

"If you want to make a living in this area, you must abide by the rules here. Teach him a lesson!"

Another voice sounded, full of arrogance.

As the dull sound of sticks and the suppressed moans of children echoed in the narrow alley, an ominous atmosphere instantly filled the air.

Su Yu moved immediately upon hearing the voice, and walked nimbly into the depths of the dark alley. Her voice rang out like a huge bell, with unquestionable majesty: "Stop! If you don't stop, I will report to the police and have you all sent to jail, so that you can reflect on your mistakes!"

Her words contained both a stern warning and a hint of the power of justice that could not be ignored.

The arrogance on the faces of the group of children who were bullying others was instantly replaced by panic due to the sudden intervention and threats from adults.

They looked at each other, as if they suddenly realized the seriousness of their actions, and then fled in all directions like frightened animals, leaving behind only an empty alley and a few discarded sticks on the ground.

Su Yu's gaze then gently turned to the child curled up in the corner. He was holding his head, his body trembling slightly, looking helpless and fragile.

She asked softly, her tone full of concern: "Child, are you okay?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the thin child slowly raised his head, took out a piece of steamed bun that had been squeezed and deformed from his arms, and stuffed it into his mouth almost voraciously, as if it were a rain after a long drought.

This scene deeply touched Su Yu. She couldn't help but take a breath, her heart full of sympathy and heartache for the child's hunger - what kind of hunger could make a child so desperate?

After swallowing the steamed bun with difficulty, the child finally regained some strength. He raised his stubborn little face and shouted to Su Yu with all his strength: "They can't kill me!"

Although these simple words were apparently a response to Su Yu, Su Yu keenly felt that these were more like a firm declaration of the child to himself, a stubborn refusal to succumb to fate.

After the child shouted, he didn't stay for long. Like a nimble deer, he disappeared to the other end of the alley in the blink of an eye, leaving Su Yu with a series of confusion and bewilderment.

She stretched out her hand, as if she wanted to say something, or offer some comfort, but in the end she could only watch the child go away, with mixed feelings in her heart.

At this moment, Su Yu's mood became extremely heavy. The flashing tears and strength in the child's eyes were like an invisible thorn, stuck in her heart, making it difficult for her to let go.

The interest in shopping disappeared in an instant, replaced by an inexplicable sense of responsibility.

So, she turned back without hesitation and decided to go back to the inn where she stayed yesterday.

When the waiter saw her coming back, he immediately put on a professional smile, walked up to her quickly, and asked courteously, "Sir, do you still want the first-class guest room?"

Su Yu shook his head, with an inexplicable determination on his face: "No, no. Just arrange an ordinary room with a personal name for me this time!"

She thought to herself that today was different from usual, there was no need for luxury, simplicity and practicality would be enough.

The waiter nodded in understanding, and then asked, "What about catering?"

Su Yu waved his hand and responded calmly: "No, I've already eaten. I just need a pot of tea and some hot water for soaking my feet in the evening."

Her tone was tired, yet resolute.

The waiter obeyed the order and led Su Yu into the private room.