novelhk Chapter 273 The Fat Sister's Sharing
Chapter 273 The Fat Sister's Sharing
The group arrived at the riverbank. The spring breeze carried the fragrance of willow buds, and many elderly people had already gathered on the riverbank to walk their birds.
Grandpa saw Old Zhang leaning against the stone railing from afar, with the gray sparrows in the cage chirping and flapping their wings.
"Old Zhang! Are you trying to pass off inferior goods as superior ones again?" Grandpa shouted at the top of his lungs, deliberately holding the birdcage high.
The thrush seemed to understand its owner's boasting, and suddenly raised its tail feathers, its clear cry piercing through the morning mist, the ending note melodious like pearls falling on a jade plate.
Old Zhang squinted at it, but refused to admit defeat: "Old Yuan, your bird's song is fancy, but it's not as honest as my Grey Grey! Yesterday it even learned to ring a bicycle bell!"
As he spoke, he suddenly pulled out a copper bell and shook it twice.
The gray sparrow flapped its wings, mimicking the bird's movements so perfectly that it drew applause from the elderly people around it.
Seeing this, Grandpa took out a peanut from his pocket and waved it in front of the thrush: "Come on, show everyone what you can do!"
The thrush tilted its head and looked around, then suddenly raised its head and let out a series of clear calls, sometimes like the tinkling of a mountain spring, sometimes like the melodious sound of a bamboo flute, and finally it even imitated the cuckoo's "sowing the grain - sowing the grain -" heralding spring.
"Bravo!" The crowd erupted in cheers.
"Tsk tsk, Old Yuan, your thrush is practically a spirit!" Old Zhang leaned close to the birdcage, his nose almost touching the bars, his cloudy eyes filled with amazement.
"This spirit, this skill in vocalization, even my gray pheasant would be impressed!" He reached out and gently shook his grandfather's birdcage. The thrush was not afraid at all. Instead, it tilted its head to meet his gaze and playfully pecked at his fingertips.
Passersby chimed in, "That's right! Old Yuan's bird, even its call has a touch of magic!"
"Old Zhang, admit defeat! You've met your match today!" Old Zhang's face turned red with amusement. He waved his hand, pretending to be angry, "Go away, I was just letting Old Yuan win on purpose. I'll give Gray Sparrow some extra help when I get back, and I guarantee he'll win next time!"
Old Zhang scratched the back of his head and leaned closer, staring at the thrush with envy in his eyes: "Old Yuan, where did you get this bird? Its song sounds like it's been filled with honey!"
Grandpa proudly spun the birdcage around: "I'm not telling you! Last time you said Grey Grey could mimic human speech, but why didn't he show it today?"
"This... I'm still teaching!" Old Zhang's face turned red, and he suddenly lowered his voice, "If you're willing to tell me the secret recipe for feeding birds, I'll exchange it for the thrush recipe I've kept hidden for twenty years."
The two huddled by the stone railing, whispering to each other. Grandma and Yuan's mother laughed as they spread out a picnic blanket, while Yuan Bao squatted to the side watching Xiao 9 chase butterflies on the grass, attracting several sparrows to flutter and chase after him.
Just as the laughter and chatter along the riverbank were reaching their peak, a cheerful shout came from not far away: "Yuan Bao!"
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a woman in a pale yellow dress and light pink sneakers waving in their direction.
Yuan Bao looked closely and realized it was the plump woman he had met by the river a few days ago.
After only a few days apart, the chubby woman in front of me seemed like a completely different person.
Her once round face has become noticeably thinner, her jawline is clearly visible, and her cheeks have a healthy rosy glow.
Her fluffy curly hair was tied into a high ponytail, swaying gently with her steps, radiating confidence.
The dress she wore was no longer tight; instead, it swayed gracefully with her movements, making Yuan Bao's eyes widen in surprise.
"Oh my god! Sister, what's wrong with you...?" Yuan Bao quickly went up to her and looked the chubby sister up and down.
The chubby woman twirled around with a smile, her skirt billowing like a blooming flower: "Did you almost not recognize me? Thanks to the 'Detoxifying and Slimming Pill' you gave me, the effect is simply amazing!"
She took Yuan Bao's hand, her voice filled with excitement and joy.
Grandpa, Grandma, and Aunt Yuan also gathered around curiously, while Old Zhang exclaimed in amazement, "My goodness, the change is too great! It's even more surprising than my gray sparrow molting!"
Everyone burst into laughter, but the chubby girl didn't mind at all, her eyes crinkling with laughter: "Uncles and aunts, and this uncle, you don't know how many weight loss methods I've tried before, dieting, exercising, all of which ended in failure. I never expected that Yuan Bao's pill would give me a new lease on life!"
She pulled Yuan Bao to sit down on a bench by the river and began to share her wonderful feelings over the past few days: "After taking it on the first day, I felt much lighter and my head, which was always groggy, became exceptionally clear."
The most amazing thing is that the appetite that I used to be unable to control has miraculously disappeared.
I used to be able to eat two big bowls of rice in one meal, but now half a bowl is enough to fill me up, and I don't feel hungry at all.
At this point, tears of emotion welled up in the chubby woman's eyes: "When I weighed myself the next morning, I had lost two pounds!"
I couldn't believe my eyes.
Even more surprisingly, the knee pain and shortness of breath caused by obesity have also improved significantly.
Now I don't get out of breath climbing stairs anymore, and I can even jog to catch the bus!
She enthusiastically showed off her old photos, a stark contrast between her initial rounder figure and her current slender one: "I've been recording my weight and body changes every day for the past few days, and as of today, I've lost a full fifteen pounds!"
My classmates were all shocked when they saw me; they thought I had secretly had some kind of surgery.
Yuan Bao listened to the chubby sister's sharing and felt gratified.
She knew that the "Body Cleansing and Fat Reduction Pill" was not just a medicine, but also a girl's yearning and expectation for a better life.
"Sister, I'm so happy to see such a big change in you! This means my elixir formula is a great success!" Yuan Bao said excitedly.
The chubby woman held Yuan Bao's hand tightly: "It's more than just a success, it's a miracle! Now, not only has my figure improved, but my whole mindset is different."
I used to feel fat, and people laughed at me and disliked me. Sometimes I didn't even dare to look in the mirror. Now, I can't wait to dress myself up every day.
She touched her new dress, a happy smile on her face. "And I've also started my favorite dance classes again, something I never imagined before."
Watching with satisfaction, Yuan's mother couldn't help but praise, "What a beautiful girl! Yuan Bao, you're really capable, able to help others. I'm so proud of you!"
Grandpa and Grandma nodded repeatedly, their faces full of pride.
Suddenly remembering something, the chubby woman took out an exquisite gift box from her canvas bag: "Yuan Bao, this is a gift I specially prepared for you to thank you for helping me regain my confidence."
Although it's not as precious as your elixirs, it's still a small token of my appreciation.
Yuan Bao accepted it without hesitation.
Upon opening the gift box, you'll find a beautiful set of hand-painted paints and brushes, along with a card filled with words of gratitude.
A gentle breeze blew along the riverbank, carrying the scent of spring.
Looking at the radiant, plump older sister in front of him, and listening to her talk endlessly about the little things in her new life, Yuan Bao felt a warm current welling up in his heart.
It seems she's going to call Boss Chen in Beijing again...