In the days that followed, the group remained on the water.
The large ship would usually stop at a dock for supplies every three to five days, at which point a few of them would disembark for a walk.
Though Gouwa still didn't speak, he had become much healthier.
Previously, he ate two meals a day, and it was just coarse rice porridge. It was called porridge, but it was quite watery. Aunt Hong would make him food from time to time, but it was still limited.
Moreover, they had to hide it from her daughter-in-law, so Aunt Hong always hurriedly urged him to eat quickly. Children have weak stomachs; how could they endure such a diet?
Now it was different, he ate refined white rice and flour, and everything was served warm.
He had three meals at regular times and proportions, with a doctor nearby to adjust his diet as needed.
Old Doctor Zhao would take his pulse while he slept and, as he gradually became familiar with Gouwa, he finally examined his throat.
