Chapter Eleven seems to still have catkins

  I'm guilty, and I've updated late again. To be honest, I was so tired from the night shift that I couldn't even type, so I slept until 6 pm, had dinner, and then started typing again. I finished writing at almost 9 pm, and now I'm sneaking in some revisions during work hours before submitting it. Poor me, with no draft to rely on... just kill me already! Weakly speaking, can I get a recommendation vote first? (You can go ahead and scold me directly)

  Shen Huan also greeted them while walking out along the same path she came in, and as soon as she reached the entrance, she saw that apart from her mother-in-law and another woman of similar age, there was a young woman. She immediately understood that they were her own mother and elder sister-in-law.

  However, Shen Han's "mother" suddenly made her grandmother and mother walk towards her quickly at the same time. She felt a bit embarrassed, smiled at both her grandmother and mother, then stretched out her hand to hold her mother's hands that were reaching out to her, and softly greeted: "Mother...Grandma...Aunt."

  Shen Huan quietly observed the expressions of her mother and sister-in-law. Her mother, like her two brothers, seemed somewhat agitated, but on her still slightly youthful face, a gentle and loving expression was revealed; while Shen Huan couldn't quite put into words the feeling she got from glancing at her sister-in-law, who seemed not very close to her, and even when Shen Huan greeted her, there was a hint of surprise in her eyebrows.

  This made Shen Huan unable to help but ponder in her heart, and she began to be a little curious about what exactly was the situation that Shen Yi Feng had mentioned, which would make this couple feel surprised at their own reactions.

  "Back is good, back is good, look at how thin you've become... suffered hardships, have you?"

  "Second sister has been complaining about being fat all along, I suppose she must have gone to Auntie's place and been picky with her food again?"

  Shen Zian walked to Shen Huan's side, gave a glance at Shen Fangshi, and intentionally pointed out the fact that Li Shi was right here. Although it was true that Shen Huan had lost weight, he couldn't help but notice it, and such words would always reopen her old wounds. He had been enduring without asking if she had been treated well in the Zhao family, but unexpectedly, he still couldn't cover it up, especially with Li Shi being right here, making things a bit awkward.

  Mr. Li felt uncomfortable upon hearing this, for Shen Huan had never treated him with disdain before. He recalled how he had personally gone to the Shen residence to discuss the cancellation of the engagement after his son's passing, only to be rebuffed by the Shen family who insisted on upholding their promise, saying that their daughter was already betrothed to someone from the Zhao family and that the wedding would proceed as scheduled. Now, they were implying that he had failed to take good care of their daughter?

  However, Mr. Fang had not seen his daughter for several months and was shocked to find her much thinner when they met again. He couldn't hide his concern and momentarily forgot about Mrs. Li, feeling a bit embarrassed. Fortunately, their young son helped ease the tension, allowing Mr. Fang to pull Shen Huan to his side, positioning her between himself and Mrs. Li. His eyes were filled with warmth as he continued, "You can't always be so stubborn, listen to your mother-in-law and don't give her trouble, okay?"

  Shen Huan was sandwiched between her two mothers-in-law, listening to Mrs. Fang's words and could only nod and respond: "I understand, Mother, don't worry."

  Busy dealing with Mrs. Fang's Shen Huan, he naturally didn't see the dissatisfied look on his sister-in-law's face beside him. However, Shen Yifeng, who wanted to resolve the conflict between his wife and sister, was paying attention to his daughter-in-law's movements at all times. Seeing that she had already shown displeasure, he walked up to her and pulled her sleeve: "Mother, you accompany Aunt and little sister to the hall to sit, I'll go kill the chicken, Yanzhi, come help."

  Upon hearing this, Mrs. Fang seemed to have just thought of something and glanced sideways at her daughter-in-law, nodding slightly while also giving her a signal: "Xiaoyan, go help Yifeng, he's rarely dressed so formally, if he gets stained later, your father will scold him again."

  But Shen Han could only feel that the attitude of this family towards herself was probably not as simple as it seemed now, although they were happy and warm, and indeed showed their true feelings, but there was always something that made Shen Han feel a little different, and at this time, because of Fang Shi's words and Lao Da's words, she couldn't help but glance sideways to carefully examine the elder sister called Xiao Yan.

  As soon as she met Hu Xiaoyan's gaze, Shen Han felt her dissatisfaction with herself. She knew that her feelings were not wrong, and it seemed that in this family, she not only had conflicts with her father Shen Shiying, but also with this seemingly gentle elder sister. However, she had been married for several months and had only returned once, so even if there was great unhappiness, shouldn't she at least pretend to be happy? But Hu Xiaoyan didn't even want to pretend, so had Shen Han offended her in the past or was there really something that made it impossible for both of them to let go?

  As for this ambiguous situation, Shen Huan also knew that she couldn't be impatient, time would tell her everything.

  "Hard work, sister-in-law."

  Shen Han wasn't a person who couldn't think things through, so he immediately turned his thoughts to greeting Hu Xiaoyan, hoping that by taking the initiative to speak first, he could temporarily ease the atmosphere. After all, he had just returned home and hadn't yet figured out the temperaments of each family member, so it wasn't good for him to follow his own nature.

  Besides, it was Shen Han who had conflicts with her in the past. Why should I not get along with her? Of course, I want to live a happy and comfortable life, and being on good terms with my family is better than being like sworn enemies who never interact with each other. Who knows when I might need their help in the future? Just like now!

  Hu Xiaoyan didn't expect Shen Han to have changed her temper, and she was actually smiling and greeting herself. For a moment, she didn't know how to react, and could only stiffly retrieve the coldness from her face, forcing a smile: "Little sister is being polite."

  As soon as she finished speaking, she turned around and walked to Shen Yifeng's side. The two of them exchanged a glance. Shen Yifeng smiled at his mother and Shen Han, and awkwardly pointed to the chicken in his hand: "Then I'll go, little sister will find you later to catch up."

  Shen Han nodded, and this big brother was liked by her from the bottom of her heart. When looking at him, there were a few more sincere eyes, all of which were seen by Fang Shi in his eyes, and he was also very comforted in his heart. After all, the children's feelings are better than before, and the whole family can often gather together happily, which is better for her as a mother than anything else.

  In a moment, several people were seated in the hall, and Shen Wing-feng, the master of the house, was nowhere to be seen. Shen Huan couldn't help but ask: "Where's Father?"

  When a mother has a special love for her daughter, Shen Huan was already very happy this time she came back. She didn't expect to put aside the unhappiness of the past and first make amends with her daughter-in-law, now she's taking the initiative to care about the head of the household. While comforting herself, she also hopes that the old man can put aside some of his grand principles.

  "Went to the clinic for a check-up."

  "Then I'll go help."

  Shen Zian saw that at this moment, apart from himself, only women were left. He also felt a bit inconvenient staying here, after all, when women are together, they always gossip, especially since Shen Huan was back for the first time, and his mother must have had a lot to say to her. So he volunteered to go to the shop with his father to diagnose patients, and finish the diagnosis early so that he could return home early.

  "You'd better not go, Xiaogui said it's a few people fighting, with heads broken and bleeding. If you go, you won't be able to help your father, but instead will add trouble for him."

  It was already too late for Fang to say this, as Shen Zian had been enthusiastic about medicine since he was a child. As soon as he heard that his father was taking action himself, his heart had already flown to the shop, and he wouldn't be standing here listening to Fang's orders anymore. As soon as Fang finished speaking, Shen Zian had already run out of the main hall and rushed towards the shop.

  "Just wait and see, soon he will be carried in horizontally."

  Mrs. Fang seemed to have gotten used to her young son's straightforward and forceful manner, and as she invited Mr. Li to drink tea and eat some fruit and vegetables, she couldn't help but smile.

  Sure, here is the translation:

  As expected, before a minute had passed, some commotion came from outside. At this time, Shen Wingfeng also arrived at the main hall, looking somewhat bewildered at his mother and sister standing by the door. He walked up to them and asked: "What's going on?"

  "Mother said that soon Zi An will be carried in horizontally."

  "Why?"

  "Didn't you say he faints at the sight of blood? He rushed out to help his father with treatment, and it just so happens that all the patients who came in earlier had external injuries..."

  Before Shen Huan could finish speaking, Shen Yifeng strode out quickly, saying without looking back: "I'll go bring him back!"

  The eldest son, who rarely spoke and seldom went to the shop, seemed like a different person today. Fang's mood also improved greatly, and she pulled Shen Han's hand, saying: "In the past, your father always said you were too troublesome and noisy, not as gentle and virtuous as a daughter should be. But after you left, the house became much quieter, especially your elder brother, who almost never goes to the shop now, just because he's afraid of running into your father."

  Shen Han's eyebrows furrowed slightly as she listened to Fang Shi's words, unsure of what he meant by saying this to her now. Just as she was about to respond, Fang Shi continued: "Your father had high expectations for him, thinking that your older brother would carry on the family's medical legacy. At that time, you were still young and might not remember how your father trained Yi Feng back then. Who knew that Yi Feng didn't have any talent for medicine and wasn't even interested in it? He spent all his time playing with flowers and plants in the dirt... You know what your father is like; over time, he..."

  "Everyone has their own aspirations, don't worry too much, Dad will understand big brother."

  "I hope so, it's good that the child is safe and studious, and interested in medicine, your father can finally put his heart at ease. However, these two still have a thorn in their hearts, who knows when they'll be like before? But today, mother felt the joy of your father and older brother, mother wants to discuss something with you."