Rising sun is born in the east

Chapter 226 It Snowed

Li Min was envious and jealous. She also wanted to have a baby, but her mother had long warned her that since her elder sister-in-law was pregnant, she had to wait. Otherwise, if her mother couldn't help, she shouldn't blame her.

Her mother had also told her how to prevent pregnancy.

Mother Li glanced at her daughter and continued to speak with her daughter-in-law, "Mmm, Mei Mei has said that already. It's still early for her, no rush. She also said that if I can't handle it, she'll find someone else to help."

Tian Jing disagreed, "Find who? She has a distance with the villagers. Ask Min Min to help you, and learn at the same time. When she gets pregnant, she can do some things herself. But, Min Min, why haven't you gotten pregnant after so long?"

Before Li Min could speak, Tian Jing changed the subject, "However, it's good that you're delaying it for a while, so you don't get pregnant too quickly and make people doubt the credibility of your previous injury."

Mother Li quickly nodded, "Yes, yes, that's exactly the logic. After we finish the busy harvest next year, then prepare for pregnancy, it's very suitable."

By then, her grandson would be at least over four months old, and it would be easier to care for him in the summer. She would also be able to manage.

Li Min smiled mischievously. Her elder sister-in-law's reason sounded more pleasant to her ears. "Hehe, Mother is right. I'll work for another season, and then we'll have even more grain at home."

"Besides, I can't get pregnant, and people will definitely gossip behind my back. Hehe, when I finally get pregnant, I'll scare them to death."

...

Mother Li became even busier, not only with household chores but also going to teach Da Mai how to stew soup, so that if she couldn't manage later, Da Mai could help take care of the postnatal mother.

Da Mai studied diligently. Although her mother, pfft, Zhao Xiaofang, had been through confinement before, she was too young then to understand what needed attention.

Later, when Zhao Xiaofang had a minor confinement, her paternal grandmother didn't even give her an egg.

The stewed soup was, of course, divided equally between Ouyang Meihua and Tian Jing.

Snow began to fall in late November.

Every household hid indoors to keep warm, hoping the snow would fall heavier. A timely snow promises a good harvest.

Families with vegetable sheds were also happy. They had all replaced their straw mats with wheat straw curtains this year. Although not as good as Li's family's rice straw curtains, they were warmer than reed mats.

Reed would need to be thicker to provide warmth, but if it was too thick, they worried it would collapse the bamboo arches.

As for Li Er Bo's family, their plastic-covered vegetable shed was eventually removed due to the poor quality of the vegetables they planted.

Li Da Bo's family was also removed at the same time. Following the eldest's hint, Xiao Hu was very picky about the vegetables from Li Da Bo's family. Of course, it wasn't that he was deliberately picky; they were indeed not as well-grown as the other four families.

The plastic sheeting was owed to two other families in the village.

Because of this, there were hushed whispers and gossip about Tian Jing in the village for two days, but the members of the commune quickly suppressed it themselves.

Who didn't know that Li Da Bo and Li Er Bo had stood by and watched coldly when Li Zheng Guo's family was in difficulty?

Who didn't know that Ouyang Lei had taken the opportunity to avenge his elder brother-in-law?

Who didn't know that Li Er Bo's wife's family had taken Zhao Xiaofang to provoke Tian Jing?

It was their own fault for not being able to buy seedlings. No one was blind. So, anyone who followed suit and spoke ill of Tian Jing was immediately silenced by their elders at home.

...

On the twenty-fourth, Zhang Fangcao gave birth to a baby boy. Sister-in-law Niu ran to tell Tian Jing.

The Lin family had invited Sister Guihua to help with the delivery. Sister Guihua had a big mouth and couldn't keep anything secret.

Tian Jing raised her eyebrows, "Sister-in-law Niu, hurry and go watch the excitement! A boy? Can Hu Hong Ju agree to it?"

If it weren't for the snow, she would have liked to go too. She had only witnessed the excitement of Zhang Fangcao's divorce.

"Yes, yes, I'll go and wait near the Lin family's house."

Indeed, upon hearing that Zhang Fangcao had given birth to a boy, Hu Hong Ju rushed to the Lin family, insisting on seeing for herself if the child was her youngest son's.

How could Lin Guang De let her see him? Regardless of who the father was, it was his grandson, Lin Guang De's grandson.

Lin Si Lai held his son, his face full of joy, "Fang Cao, you've worked hard. Thank you."

Zhang Fang Cao, though exhausted, smiled, "No need to thank me. He is my son too."

Lin Si Lai: "..." Of course, he's your son.

...

After the snow stopped, Li Zheng Guo had to go out to fulfill his current task because his target was returning to the city. He had to escort the person back and, at the same time, resign his position.

Tian Jing waved her hand indifferently, "Have a safe journey. Bring plenty of money and ration coupons. A poor man's journey requires a rich purse."

That night, Li Zheng Guo held her in his arms and kissed her again and again. He was reluctant to leave.

Despite his reluctance, he quietly got up and left at the first light of dawn.

When Tian Jing woke up, she felt a sense of loss. While he was around, she found his nagging annoying, but when he was gone, she felt unaccustomed.

Fortunately, Ouyang Meihua visited every day to chat about parenting tips, and time passed quickly.

Da Mai was very concerned about the baby in her mother's belly, constantly following her mother and whispering for her to move slower and speak in a lower voice.

Ouyang Meihua pressed her forehead, "Tian Jing, tell me, is this a girl? She's completely acting like a mother."

Tian Jing glared at her, "You should be content with such a good daughter!"

"Yes, yes, I am quite content. I'm just annoyed by her constant nagging."

Da Mai leaned close to her mother's belly, "Little brother, don't believe Mother. I don't nag. I'm just worried about you."

Ouyang Meihua looked at Tian Jing, "Look, look. She calls him little brother every day. What if it's a girl? Isn't that putting pressure on me?"

Da Mai quickly shook her head, "This is my hope. If it's a sister, I'll dote on her too. You can keep having more children, and I can help take care of them."

Now, her father didn't let her work in the fields anymore. She only did housework with her little sister. She was very idle and had plenty of time.

Ouyang Meihua didn't answer her and continued to ask Tian Jing, "Listen to her, does that sound like a daughter's tone?"

Tian Jing burst out laughing, "You! Don't take your pregnancy mood swings out on Da Tang Ge. Da Mai is not wrong. You are very fortunate to have such a helper."

Ouyang Meihua reached out and hugged Da Mai's neck, "I am fortunate, but this girl is tired. She treats herself like an old ox."

Da Mai leaned happily on Ouyang Meihua's shoulder, "But Mother is very good to me, so I can only treat my little brother with all my heart."

Tian Jing nodded in agreement, "Yes, Da Mai's idea is very right. One should have a conscience. All relationships are reciprocal."

"Your mother is good to you, so you are grateful and good to your brother. Back and forth, the mutual care within the family is reflected."

"Da Tang Sao, Da Mai has her own ideas. Don't mind her. You just continue to be good to her."

"Okay, okay, I'll listen to you." Ouyang Meihua pretended to be impatient.

Mother Li quietly wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes.

Half a month later, Li Zheng Guo returned, bringing with him a medical kit and dozens of rolls of toilet paper.

He explained to his mother how to use the various tools in the medical kit, as well as the use of alcohol and sterilization.

Mother Li listened attentively. She was also nervous. She had delivered babies before, but this time it was her daughter-in-law and grandson.

Li Zheng Guo took two thorough showers before daring to approach Tian Tian.

He first examined her from head to toe, then took Tian Tian's hand and asked in detail about the past half a month.

Tian Jing said she was fine, that it was normal.

Li Zheng Guo disagreed and insisted that Tian Tian tell him every detail.

Tian Jing: "..." Could she just slap this person away? In the past half a month, how could she have missed this nagging person?

Li Min couldn't stand her elder brother's nagging and went to the kitchen to cook.

Very few people knew that Li Zheng Guo had gone out. Tian Jing also didn't go out much, so everyone assumed Li Zheng Guo was at home accompanying his wife.