Sunzi could understand this, and Grandma Su felt much relieved.
With steamed buns, she could just hide them behind her back and eat them.
Giving Su Xiaocao two gold ornaments was to give the child face, which was enough.
As for the remaining ones inlaid with gems, they would be quietly given to Xiaocao, so as to avoid others becoming jealous upon seeing them.
The next day, Grandma Su took Su Xiaotian to Su Sangong's house.
Su Sangong's house was a small courtyard, with a main house, two side rooms, and a separate kitchen, which was quite complete. It was enough for a couple to live in.
From the time the engagement was decided, Old Man Su had found someone to help Su Sangong tidy up the entire courtyard.
Now, the house looked no different from a new one.
Su Xiaotian had also specially planted some flowers in the courtyard, especially in the corner, where she planted a rose. In the summer, it would be a very beautiful flower wall.
It was a pity that Su Sangong's wedding date was set in winter, which made Su Xiaotian a little regretful.
Since everything else had been tidied up, after Grandma Su and Su Xiaotian finished laying the bedding, there was nothing else to do.
Grandma Su was very satisfied with the new house.
"This is much better than the house your parents had when they got married. You don't know, the conditions of our family when your parents got married!..."
Su Xiaotian listened to Grandma Su's rambling about events from many years ago, and she listened with great interest.
When people get old, they always miss the past.
But these things were like legends to the younger generation.
After chatting with her granddaughter for a while, Grandma Su felt much more relaxed and even had more expectations for the future.
By this time, it was already the eighteenth day of the twelfth lunar month.
Su Sangong and Su Xiaocao's wedding was set for the twenty-eighth day of the twelfth lunar month.
The Su family had to go back a few days in advance to prepare, so they bought train tickets for the twenty-first day of the twelfth lunar month.
Su Xiaotian was not idle during the remaining three days.
She busied herself with visiting Chi Ge and Tan Zishi, and also sent some New Year's items, including clothes for children and the elderly from Su Taohua, and items prepared by the Su family for the New Year's Eve dinner. Su Xiaotian also bought small gifts for each of the children.
The children were very happy to see Su Xiaotian, and they all flocked around her with great joy.
Su Xiaotian felt heartbroken looking at the increasingly aged Chi Ge.
Chi Yiyuan had just returned a while ago, and it was impossible for him to come back for the New Year.
Since the Su family was also going to Nanling Village, Chi Ge decided to spend the New Year at the orphanage with these children.
Su Xiaotian felt uneasy about Chi Ge's decision, but Chi Ge's health was not good, and long-distance travel was almost impossible.
"Grandpa Chi, you stay at the orphanage and spend the New Year with them. When I come back, you must come to my house to stay for a few days," Su Xiaotian said coquettishly.
Chi Ge was very susceptible to Su Xiaotian's coquetry and enjoyed it very much.
"Alright, after you come back, I'll go to your house to stay for a few days. At that time, don't dislike this old man," Chi Ge said with a smile.
"Grandpa Chi, while I'm away, you must take good care of yourself and eat properly every day!"
Su Xiaotian couldn't remember when Chi Ge had passed away in her previous life.
But it was definitely within a few years of returning to the capital.
In this life, she thought she could change things, but looking at it now, Chi Ge's health had also deteriorated rapidly in the past two years.
Thinking of this, Su Xiaotian had to take Chi Ge's pulse again.
"I know my own body. I was too depleted in the early years," Chi Ge said, shaking his head.
"Grandpa Chi, let me take a look. I'll prescribe some herbs for you to take first, and when I come back, I'll make medicinal cuisine for you."
Su Xiaotian felt that Chi Ge's worsening health in recent years was also partly her fault. If she had paid more attention and discovered Chi Ge's poor health earlier, perhaps it wouldn't have become like this.
She was determined to treat Chi Ge well and strive to prolong his life by a few years.
If Chi Ge died early, how heartbroken Chi Yiyuan would be.
With unreliable parents, for him, Chi Ge was the only relative in this world.
The grandfather and grandson were each other's only family.
Chi Ge couldn't refuse Su Xiaotian, so he let Su Xiaotian take his pulse.
After taking his pulse, Su Xiaotian was much more relieved.
Although Chi Ge looked unwell, his pulse was actually quite good.
With a period of solid recuperation, he could get better, and there was hope for him to live for another ten to eight years.
After taking his pulse, Su Xiaotian ran out, saying she was going to get medicine for Chi Ge.
In fact, Su Xiaotian exchanged the medicinal materials directly from her system mall with points.
"This child, why is she so anxious? She's planning to have me take medicine during the New Year?" Chi Ge shook his head with a wry smile.
The older generation had their customs, and they tried to avoid taking medicine during the New Year.
But obviously, Su Xiaotian hadn't thought of this at all and directly brought in a large bag of medicinal materials.
"Grandpa Chi, I've labeled these medicines separately. You take five days' worth first, then stop for two days, then take another five days, then stop for two days, and finally take these last few packets."
"When I come back, we won't take Chinese medicine anymore. You'll come to my house, and I'll prepare medicinal cuisine for you. After eating medicinal cuisine for one or two months, your health will improve."
Su Xiaotian guessed that Chi Ge's body was becoming weaker not because of improper care, but because of suppressed emotions.
After all, anyone would be upset with such unfilial children.
Moreover, the only person who could comfort the elder was not around.
"Alright, I'll do as Xiaotian says!"
Although Chi Ge felt it was not good to take medicine during the New Year, Xiaotian's intentions were good, and she was considering him, which made him feel very warm.
After arranging things for Chi Ge, Su Xiaotian had to visit Du Tonghe's house.
Du Tonghe and his wife also spent the New Year with the Su family in previous years. This year, the Su family was returning to Nanling Village, and the old couple also felt lonely.
When they saw Su Xiaotian, the old couple were overjoyed.