While the kids were chattering, a little boy was quietly watching from a distance, his eyes filled with envy. This was Erlin, Little Sister Yu's second child. Erlin had been born with an illness. It wasn't untreatable, but a full cure required a lot of money. Coming from a poor village, they didn't have much, so they could only afford basic treatment. Even so, it had drained their savings, and his condition had worsened over time.
Earlier this year, the hospital had even issued a critical condition notice. That was when Little Sister Yu decided to borrow money and return to the capital for treatment.
Erlin, having been sick since childhood, didn't have many friends. His only companion was his older sister, but she was often busy with chores. Most of the time, he was alone. Now that they were in the capital, the adults felt out of place, but Erlin didn't feel much different.
