Chapter 450 Luo Xueli Achieves Positive Results
Zi Yisheng quickly covered his wife with a quilt, pressed a kiss on her, and left the room.
Ye Shenge immediately flashed into the space. She hadn't bathed for four days. Although the weather was cold, her body smelled really bad, and she hated the smell of hospital disinfectant.
As soon as she entered the space, Ye Shenge felt much more relaxed. Although it was said that bathing was not allowed during confinement, it was mostly to avoid catching a cold or wind. Her space would never have such a phenomenon.
She took off her clothes and looked at herself in the mirror. Her stomach was sagging, and her arms and legs had gained a lot of weight. The only thing she was grateful for was that she didn't have any stretch marks on her stomach, otherwise, her body at less than nineteen years old would have been a pity.
Ye Shenge didn't wash for too long, as she was still somewhat weak and afraid of fainting in the bathroom.
After drying her hair, Ye Shenge even wore a cloth hat so that no one would notice that she had washed her hair.
Ye Shenge looked at the crops in the space. They would be harvested in two days. She felt a little sorry for the land in the space. It had not rested for a single day since she got it. Even a machine would need to rest.
Ye Shenge decided to let the land rest until she was out of confinement after harvesting this batch of grain. Anyway, with the procurement channels from Mi Sheng, her monthly output was insignificant.
In the future, Ye Shenge planned to use the land in the space to grow more medicinal materials and fruits. As for grain, she would grow enough for her family to eat, as she had plenty of stored grain.
She got out of the space and lay on the soft big bed, feeling comfortable all over. In a short while, she was sleeping soundly.
Downstairs, Zi Yisheng, as his wife had asked, held their son and listened to the arguments and discussions in the living room.
"I said let's call him Zi Heng'an."
"I think Zi Peilin sounds good."
"Zi Youchun is also nice."
Zi Yisheng was very satisfied to see that his son was completely undisturbed by the constant arguments. "Unyielding" was a sign of not being pampered.
"Stop arguing, let the father choose one."
Zi Yisheng casually chose the name given by his father-in-law, and he didn't even remember what his father-in-law's name was.
"Hahaha, see, my son-in-law has good taste. My grandson will be called Zi Youchun from now on."
Zi Yisheng thus accepted many glares from people secretly. Was anyone more important to him than his father-in-law? Anyway, his mother-in-law wasn't involved.
When Ye Shenge woke up, she already knew her son's name. She didn't expect her father to be good at naming.
"Little Youyou, shall we call you Youyou as your nickname?"
Little Youyou was already awake and could cooperate by showing a toothless smile when he heard his mother's voice.
Zi Yisheng quickly showed his affection by sitting by the bed and stroking his son's small hand.
"Little Youyou slept very soundly downstairs. He's clearly a brave child. Our dad even said he wants Little Youyou to join the army in the future."
"Joining the army is great. Grandpa and uncles were all soldiers. He can start practicing boxing from a young age, and he'll be much more powerful than many people."
Ye Shenge was comfortably confined in Chuncheng. Only Ye's mother, Zhen Yi, and Elder Fan were left at home. The rest had to return to take care of their homes and work in the fields.
The Bai family's maternal grandparents had waited and waited for their granddaughter and the baby, only to be met with disappointment. The two elders were furious.
"Hmph, if Nannan isn't coming back, then send me over. I've been waiting for four days, and you're the ones who returned."
"Exactly. Your wife and daughter are in Chuncheng, so why are you back? Does the family lack your work points? And you, why are you back?"
Ye Mu'en, who was suddenly called out, reacted quickly.
"The house in Chuncheng is too small to accommodate us."
"Hmph, Mr. Zi, why did you build such a small house? If you don't have money, ask me."
Well, the old man was taking his anger out on them. No one could do anything in front of him now, unless he saw his granddaughter.
"Grandpa, how about I take you to see your sister? I haven't seen my little nephew yet either."
The second son, Bai Chenxi, took the lead. He wanted to go to the hospital that day, but he couldn't get a spot.
"I think that's a good idea. Old woman, hurry up and pack your luggage and gifts. We'll stay in Chuncheng until Shenge is out of confinement."
Grandma Bai scurried away as if she had received a special decree.
"Grandpa, if you're going, at least let me arrange a car. Otherwise, you won't even be able to get to the county town."
"What car? It's not that luxurious. Just ask the village chief to borrow the team's ox cart. We can enjoy the scenery while we sway."
Bai Chufan was used to his grandfather's decisive nature and could only go to find the village chief. He found the current village chief, Gong Shusen, in the field.
"I heard that the Ye family's daughter gave birth. It's a big healthy boy."
"I heard that too. They say he's over seven jin. I've never seen such a fat baby."
"It's been a few days, why haven't they returned to the village? If only we could go and see the fat baby."
Luo Xueli saw Bai Chufan as soon as he appeared at the edge of the field and quickly put down her hoe, wanting to walk towards him.
"Hey, Luo Xueli, it's not worth chasing a man so eagerly."
Wen Mei couldn't stand seeing Zhi Zhi, who was doing better than her, especially Luo Xueli, who had only arrived not long ago.
"What's it to you? No one's even willing to chase after you if you wanted to."
"You, you want to fight!"
"Pah, who do you think you can beat! Besides, do you dare to hit me? If you lay a hand on me, you'd better be prepared to pay for my medical expenses. If you touch me once, I guarantee I won't be able to get out of bed for ten days."
She was that arrogant. Although Luo Xueli wasn't good at fighting, she knew how to deal with these Zhi Zhi who were short of money. As soon as money was mentioned, many people would back down.
"You, hmph, I'd like to see how long Bai Chufan can marry you."
"Then you'd better wait."
Who couldn't say tough words? Anyway, she had to maintain her demeanor. As for the result, Luo Xueli felt like crying. She had persevered for almost a year, and there had been no progress with Bai Chufan before.
"What's up, Chu Fan kid?"
Gong Shusen called out while patting the dirt off his clothes.
Bai Chufan handed Gong Shusen a cigarette and smilingly explained his request to borrow the ox cart. After all, in the south, it was farming season all year round, and the oxen were even busier.
Gong Shusen lit the cigarette and looked into the field, standing on tiptoe.
"Both oxen are busy, but the mule is still idle in the shed. How about you use the mule?"
"Okay, it's the same what I use. But I need someone from the village to accompany me. We'll take a car directly to Chuncheng once we get to the county."
"Then I'll go. Consider it a day off for myself."
Bai Chufan knew that the village leaders were very polite to them, so they couldn't be impolite. He directly took out a dollar and handed it to the village chief, as borrowing the cart would cost money, and it was necessary to compensate the village chief for the work points he would lose.
"This is too much. Borrowing a cart only costs a dime."
Bai Chufan smiled and pushed the money back. He was no longer the person who would haggle over a dollar.
"The rest, you can buy yourself some cigarettes, village chief. You can't make a trip for nothing."
The village chief knew that the Bai family was well-off, and if they gave him money, it was sincere, not fake.
"Okay, I'll accept it. I'll go get the mule right away and pick you up at your house later."
Just as Bai Chufan was about to turn and leave, Luo Xueli called out to him.
"Chu Fan, are you going out?"
"Yes, Grandpa and Grandma are going to see Shenge."
"Can I go and see Shenge too?"
Bai Chufan was unsure about his feelings for Luo Xueli during this period. She had a pleasing personality and knew how to control the distance between them. He used to think Luo Xueli was too simple-minded, but now he realized she wasn't entirely brainless.
"Is it inappropriate? Can I go to Chuncheng with you only after getting Shenge's permission? I won't visit without invitation."
Bai Chufan stared at Luo Xueli for a while. Just as Luo Xueli started to feel uneasy, she saw Bai Chufan nod in agreement.
"You agree!"
"You've insisted so much, how can I not agree?"
Luo Xueli watched Bai Chufan's retreating figure, trying hard to digest his words. Was it what she thought?
"Bai Chufan, have you agreed to be in a relationship with me?"
Bai Chufan paused and sighed helplessly. He wondered if marrying a silly wife would affect the intelligence of the next generation.
"Hurry up, don't keep Grandpa and Grandma waiting."
Luo Xueli got the words she most wanted to hear and jumped for joy.
"Hey, coming!"
Luo Xueli caught up with Bai Chufan and stuck close to him. If she weren't afraid of displeasing Bai Chufan, she would have already held his arm.
"Look, isn't it embarrassing? Always chasing after men."
Wen Mei was once again being petty, but no one was willing to respond to her words.
When Bai's eldest aunt saw her son bringing Luo Xueli into the house, she understood everything and asked calmly.
"Have you thought it through?"
"Yes, I've thought it through. It's her."
"Alright, I hope you don't regret it one day."
"Who knows? But I'm willing to bear any consequences."
Luo Xueli stood by with wide eyes, as if she understood but was also a bit confused.
"Auntie, I won't regret it."
"Pfft, silly girl."
Luo Xueli saw Aunt Bai smile and smiled too. She bravely tugged at Bai Chufan's hem.
"Let's go, Grandpa and Grandma must be waiting."
Grandma Bai happened to walk out, and she had the same thought as Bai's eldest aunt. But seeing the determined smile on her grandson's face, she didn't say anything.
"Hurry up, I still want to see Little Youyou."
"Grandma Bai, I want to go with you to see Shenge."
"Okay, just don't shout so loudly. I'm not hard of hearing."
"Understood, I'll be quiet."
Luo Xueli playfully made a gesture of guarantee, which made Grandma Bai even more worried. Would her family be infected with stupidity in the future?
The six Bai brothers, along with the two elders and Luo Xueli tagging along, a total of nine people, set off for Chuncheng again. Only the two elders and Luo Xueli sat in the mule cart, while the rest ran alongside.
"Big brother, why are you bringing Luo Xueli? Don't you dislike her?"
The sixth son, Bai Yuanhan, was seventeen years old and understood what he should.
"Nonsense, if the eldest brother didn't agree, would he bring her? And sit with Grandpa and Grandma?"
The second son, Bai Chenxi, slapped his younger brother. It was obvious that they were about to have a sister-in-law.
"Is anyone unhappy?"
"Hey, what kind of question is that? Only you know if you're happy or not. We can only accompany you for a drink when you're most distressed."
"Hahahaha, that's right. But I feel that Big Brother's chances of being distressed are very slim. It's always others who get hurt in front of him."
Bai Chufan, walking in front, curled his lips. In the Bai family, it was like this. Once he considered a decision, no one would object, but he had to bear the consequences himself.
In Bai Chufan's opinion, love like that of his aunt and uncle and cousin and her husband was very rare. Not everyone would encounter unforgettable love. Most people just got together if they felt it was suitable. After marriage, responsibility played a larger role, and there wasn't that much romance.
Grandma Bai sighed countless times in her heart looking at the simple girl who kept smiling foolishly. Fortunately, this wasn't her daughter, or she would worry herself to death every day.
Therefore, Grandma Bai liked her Nannan. She would never be the one who gave more in a relationship. She could enjoy pampering while remaining clear-headed. Such a person would never be too deeply hurt.
"You are much older than Shenge, so you should hurry up."
Luo Xueli was extremely clever at this moment and also very happy. If she hadn't had to maintain her image, she would have wanted to shout loudly to vent her feelings.
"Thank you, Grandma. I will take good care of Chu Fan."
"Chu Fan is a man. He should be taking care of you. Don't be so silly all the time. Spoiling a man too much will make him bad."
Grandpa Bai felt that his wife was subtly hinting at him, and at this moment, the safest thing was not to respond at all. The scenery on both sides was really nice!
Grandpa Bai glanced at Luo Xueli. She didn't have any outstanding strengths, but she was quite genuine.
Along the way, they really tired the two elders quite a bit. Their legs were weak after getting off the bus, and it was only after several grandsons took turns carrying them that they felt a little better.
"This is why my parents didn't want you to come. How does it feel to not have a car for the first time?!"
The third son, Bai Chumo, spoke the most directly, wanting to take the opportunity to "educate" the disobedient elders. They were old and frail and still had the energy to cause trouble.
"Slap, slap, slap."
Three slaps were delivered to the most straightforward Bai Chumo.
"You think you're so great, dare to lecture me."
"Ouch, only by experiencing Grandpa's strength can I know that you are still in your prime!"
Luo Xueli followed Bai Chufan with a hop, giggling at the bickering of the Bai family.
"Chu Fan, I'll wait for you at the guesthouse first. You go and say hello to Shenge, and then I'll go. Otherwise, I'm afraid it won't be good to visit without invitation. Also, I'm empty-handed. I need to go to the department store to buy some gifts first."
"Hehehe, not bad, very thoughtful. I really can't bring you to my house without Shenge's permission. It won't be good for you in the future. After all, as long as you get Shenge's approval, you can basically walk sideways in the Bai family. As for gifts, Shenge doesn't care about these things."
This was the first time Luo Xueli had heard Bai Chufan praise her. In her eyes, this was his approval.
"Hehe, I understand basic etiquette. Don't worry about me. I'll buy gifts and wait for you at the guesthouse."
Bai Chufan didn't say much about the gifts, but he took out a stack of money and tickets from his pocket and handed them to Luo Xueli.
"Spend as you like."
Luo Xueli was stunned, looking at the money and tickets in her hand. She was already handing over her household expenses! This amount was more than all her savings.
"What's wrong? Not enough? I only brought this much when I went out. I'll ask Chu Mo and the others for some for you."
"No, no, it's already a lot. I just didn't expect you to give me money."