A day off was quickly coming to an end.
Yang PeiMin had also had a hard day. Under her careful care, their diet was light and nutritious. She made sure they drank plenty of water, took their medicine on time, rested plenty, and had herbal baths. Xiao Niu's condition had improved considerably—she no longer had a fever. Although she still coughed, it was mostly just during her midday nap and only an occasional one or two coughs at other times. Da Niu's condition had always been milder than Xiao Niu's, and now she was completely better.
Perhaps it was because of the illness, people tend to become especially fragile, especially children. Coupled with the fact that they had just been separated from their parents, the two sisters were well-behaved and quiet, but their mood was still quite somber. Yang PeiMin, having been through similar experiences herself, felt particularly understanding and empathetic.
