Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2288: 2224: Unable to Eat

"As I get older, it feels like my time is drawing to a close, so there is no use fighting it." Old Yang spoke with a sense of calm resignation.

Chiang Xiao opened the container of treats and offered them to him. "Big Master, please have a taste. I promise it is delicious. It's crafted from mung beans—very sweet and light."

Observing her persistence, Old Yang let out a soft laugh and reached for a piece. "Very well, I shall give it a try."

Fearing that he might feel ill afterward, he started with only a tiny nibble. He couldn't help but wonder why this young lady's temperament was so unlike Meng Xinian’s; her overwhelming hospitality and insistence that he eat left him feeling a bit flustered.

However, after that single small bite, the refreshing sweetness of the mung beans was impossible to ignore. Without even realizing it, he took a second bite.

This time, it was a substantial mouthful.

In the past, consuming almost anything triggered nausea. Light meals would leave his stomach in knots all day, while anything heavier resulted in vomiting and diarrhea. He had been surviving on nothing but sips of rice water and occasional bits of fruit.

He had grown terrified of food.

"Hey, old man, why are you eating?" Mother Yang entered the room carrying a plate of sliced apples. At the sight of Old Yang consuming the mung bean cake, she nearly dropped the plate, but Chiang Xiao moved swiftly to catch it.

She had not anticipated such an intense reaction from Mother Yang.

Was Old Yang’s physical condition truly that dire?

Instinctively, Chiang Xiao reached for a cup on the table and discreetly poured half a cup of Spirit Spring Water, preparing to have him drink it if any complications arose.

But the piece of mung bean cake sat well with Old Yang; no issues occurred.

After those two bites, he hesitated to eat more, pausing to see if his body would reject it.

Mother Yang watched him with bated breath. "How do you feel? Do you have the urge to vomit?"

After waiting for a long moment, Old Yang felt no discomfort whatsoever. Instead, the pleasant sweetness of the mung beans lingered on his palate, making him crave the remaining half.

"This mung bean cake is truly excellent; it melts away and is very sweet," he said slowly. Turning to Chiang Xiao, he added, "Let your Big Mama have one as well."

Chiang Xiao let out a silent sigh of relief.

She would have been consumed by guilt if Old Yang had suffered any ill effects.

The reason she had encouraged him to eat was that these snacks were originally prepared for Tyrant Meng. The treats she made specifically for him contained a higher concentration of Spirit Spring Water than the ones she sold.

If Old Yang could digest them, she considered it a successful act of kindness.

She had only just realized the profound history between Old Yang and Meng Xinian. It was obvious that Meng Xinian treated Old Yang differently than anyone else.

In Old Yang’s presence, Meng Xinian even showed glimpses of his youthful, mischievous self.

This was why she wanted to do something for the old man.

Fortunately, the Spirit Spring Water had proven its worth once again.

Seeing that he truly had no negative reaction, Mother Yang was filled with joy and clapped her hands in excitement. "Oh heavens, old man, you can actually eat!"

Old Yang had undergone numerous medical checkups, yet no specific ailment was ever found beyond a failing digestive system. Despite taking countless medicines, there had been no improvement. They had accepted this as his permanent state, yet here he was, successfully eating half a cake.

"Yes, it is quite flavorful. Try some." Old Yang’s eyes grew slightly misty.

Chiang Xiao then offered the snacks to Mother Yang as well.