Divorced woman with child travels through time

Chen Xuanyu, being the good boy he was, also bowed and expressed his gratitude.

Madam Ouyang, finding him adorable, beckoned him to her side and offered him some snacks. Chen Xuanyu didn't stand on ceremony and started munching on the snacks. The snacks at the manor were indeed delicious. Madam Ouyang touched his chubby little face and asked Chen Wenfang, "You've raised this child very well. How did you do it? My Jin'er just doesn't gain weight."

Chen Wenfang laughed and said, "It's nothing. When we first came here from famine, he was very thin. After we arrived, I fed him eggs every day, two eggs a day, one in the morning and one in the evening. After we had money, we started to buy meat for him as much as possible. In addition, he went to bed early and got up late, so he gained weight and grew a lot taller."

Madam Ouyang asked in surprise, "Is that all? It's that simple?"

Chen Wenfang smiled and said, "A child's growth is like that of a sapling. If you give them enough water, nutrients, and sunshine, they will naturally grow strong. It's the same with people. If they eat well, drink well, and sleep well, they will grow well and quickly. They also need to exercise. They are less likely to get sick."

Madam Ouyang smiled and said, "What Madam Chen said makes a lot of sense. Then please help me see what's wrong with my son?"

Chen Wenfang smiled and said, "Young Master Ouyang, could you tell me about your daily schedule and diet?"

Ouyang Jin said, "I get up at 3 AM, greet my father, and practice boxing." He added with a hint of shame, "However, my health isn't good, so I can't keep up. I don't eat much either. After accompanying my father at 5 AM, he goes to work, and I practice calligraphy until the teacher comes to teach me. I have breakfast with my mother at 7 AM, and the teacher teaches me about daily life until 3 PM. After dinner with my mother, my father comes back from his shift, and he tests my writing skills. Around 7 PM, I rest and go to bed."

Ouyang Jin then asked, "Is there a problem? I have the same rest time as everyone else, and I don't feel anything is wrong?"

Madam Ouyang also said, "The time difference between us government officials and ordinary people is almost negligible, that is indeed the case."

Chen Wenfang laughed and said, "This may be true for adults, but it's not good for growing children like Young Master Ouyang. In the long run, it will lead to poor health, decreased immunity, and even affect his height."

Madam Ouyang was somewhat confused about this resistance, but she was very clear about her frail health, so she asked anxiously, "Madam Chen, what do you suggest we do?"

Chen Wenfang smiled and said, "Wait a moment, what does Young Master Ouyang usually like to eat?"

Ouyang Jin pondered, "I don't usually have any particular favorite foods or dishes. I occasionally go to Zuixianlou to get some snacks." "I think these peanuts of yours are quite delicious." He then popped another one into his mouth.

Chen Wenfang said with a smile, "Peanuts are delicious, but you shouldn't eat too many, or you'll get a sore throat and cough. Make yourself a cup of herbal tea after you eat them."

Turning to Madam Ouyang, he said, "We can set up a schedule so that the young master goes to bed before 7 p.m. and gets up at 7 a.m. After getting up, he can have breakfast first, and then after digesting his food, he can practice boxing or attend classes. If he feels hungry in between, he can eat some dried meat or the like. Lunch at noon should include meat soup or stewed meat."

He then smiled at Young Master Ouyang and said, "Young Master, you must eat more meat so that you can grow very tall in the future."

Chen Wenfang continued, “After lunch, you need to take a half-hour nap. After that, you can arrange other things. If you feel hungry, you can have milk. If drinking milk causes diarrhea, don’t drink it. You can also have other snacks. You also need to have dinner at 5 PM. It’s best to have some meat and vegetables. If you arrange it like this for a month or more, the young master will definitely change. You can try it first.”

Ouyang Jin looked at his mother and then at Chen Wenfang, "Does he need to sleep for so long?"

Chen Wenfang smiled and said, "Of course we need to. Children sleeping is like plants basking in the sun. Seeds that have been exposed to the sun grow very fast. You can try it first and see."

Madam Ouyang smiled and said, "Jin'er, let's give it a try. Your father has been saying that you're not growing taller and is worried that you won't grow any taller in the future. Now that there's a way, we should naturally give it a try. Besides, it doesn't sound like there's anything wrong with it."

He then said to Chen Wenfang, "If it really works, I will reward Madam Chen handsomely."

Chen Wenfang smiled and said, "Madam, you're too kind. You've already given me so much money. I'm a mother too, and naturally I hope my children grow up tall and strong so they won't be bullied. Besides, I only talked the talk; I didn't do anything practical. I really don't deserve it."

Madam Ouyang nodded in satisfaction. This Madam Chen knew how to conduct herself, spoke very considerately, and offered sound advice. She was a sensible person. Madam Chen smiled and said, "In the future, Madam Chen, you can bring some food more often when you have time. It's rare for Jin'er to enjoy your cooking."

He paused for a moment and said, "I heard you can also make syrup. What is it made of? As far as I know, sugar is made from grains or honey. I've never heard of anything else."

Chen Wenfang smiled and said, "This is also a product from the mountains and fields. If you want to know, I can take you to see the raw materials. I saw some when I entered the courtyard just now."

Ouyang Jin became interested. "We actually have some here! Come on, take us to see it. Mother, come with us."

Madam Ouyang smiled and got up to follow them to the courtyard.

Upon arriving in the courtyard, Chen Wenfang ran to the area under the artificial hill where several thatch plants had grown, and gathered them together. She pulled hard, but only two with roots emerged. This stuff really did need a hoe to dig it up.