"Second daughter-in-law, please don't move! Just stay in the house quietly. As long as we can give birth to this baby in your belly safely, you will be the undisputed hero of our Zhou family! Leave those dirty and tiring chores and heavy work to your sister-in-law and your younger sister-in-law. You just need to take good care of yourself and add more children to our Zhou family!"

As Zhou's mother spoke, she deftly tied the apron that had turned a little pale from washing, put on the slightly worn sleeves, turned around and walked out of the house quickly.

Zhou's mother's voice came from outside the house: "Jingjing, come and clean this big black leather jar. Remember to scald it with boiling water several times, otherwise the pickled cabbage may go bad halfway through pickling."

I only heard Jingjing respond crisply: "I know, Mom, don't worry!"

At this time, Zhou's mother saw Meimei peeling cabbage and couldn't help but frown and complain: "Oh, Meimei, you peel the cabbage too hard, don't you? It costs money to buy a cabbage!"

Meimei quickly stopped what she was doing and replied obediently, "Okay, Mom, I won't peel so much."

The sunlight poured into the spacious living room through the bright windows. Ruan Xiaotang leaned lazily on the soft sofa, enjoying the warmth and comfort brought by the big, warm sun.

She narrowed her eyes slightly, with a satisfied smile on her lips.

While her mother-in-law was not in the room for the time being, she quietly lifted her long legs and gently placed them on the antique wooden coffee table.

Then, she swung her toes leisurely like a child, as if playing a silent piece of music.

I saw her left hand holding high a ripe banana that was emitting an enticing aroma.

The banana has golden skin and soft, sweet flesh, making people salivate at the sight of it.

Her right hand was tightly holding a bright red Fuji apple.

The skin of this apple is as smooth as a mirror. When you take a bite, it is extremely crispy and sweet, with juice overflowing from your mouth.

At this moment, Ruan Xiaotang couldn't help but sigh in her heart: "These days of pregnancy are so beautiful!"

Here, she doesn't have to worry about food and drink. Every day, her family carefully prepares a variety of nutritious and delicious food for her to enjoy.

What makes her even happier is that everyone in the family cares for her and takes good care of her.

They would act according to her temper and arrange their diet and daily life according to her taste preferences.

This kind of life is simply wonderful, without any worries or pressure.

"Xiaotang, how about we have dumplings for lunch?"

The eldest sister-in-law smiled, lifted the heavy cotton door curtain, and stuck her head out to ask into the house.

Xiaotang, who was busy in the house, heard this, stopped eating, and responded cheerfully: "Okay, let's eat dumplings! Sister-in-law, do we have meat at home?"

The eldest sister-in-law smiled and responded, "Of course, don't worry, sister-in-law."

At this time, Zhou's mother heard the conversation between the two, and quickly put down her work and ordered loudly: "Daughter-in-law, go to the supply and marketing cooperative and buy two pounds of fresh pork belly. You have to put more lard in the dumplings. They will taste better if they are oily enough!"

As we were talking, it was almost lunchtime. The eldest sister-in-law nodded in understanding, quickly took off her apron, walked to the basin and washed her hands carefully, then took a towel to dry the water stains and said, "Mom, I'll go out and buy some meat now!"

Before she finished her words, she hurried out the door and walked quickly towards the supply and marketing cooperative.

When Meimei heard that they would have meat-filled dumplings for lunch, her stomach immediately started to churn. In order to eat the hot dumplings as quickly as possible, her hands seemed to have endless energy.

Pick up the washed cabbage in the basin and quickly put it into the jar.

"Meimei, slow down, I haven't sprinkled the salt yet."

Zhou Jingjing said with a smile, "Third sister-in-law, you are craving for dumplings. Finish this work early so that you can eat the dumplings earlier."

After hearing what she said, Meimei felt a little embarrassed and picked up a cabbage and threw it hard.

The little bit of water on the cabbage was not wasted at all, but splashed all over Zhou Jingjing's face, hair, and clothes.

"Guo Meimei, I think you are itching for trouble. Let my third brother teach you a lesson tonight."

"What a pity! Your plan failed. Your third brother is on the night shift tonight. Hahahaha!"

"Okay, stop messing around and get back to work. We still have to make dumplings later."

Zhou's mother stood by the jar, holding the salt bag in one hand and grabbing a handful with the other, sprinkling it evenly on the spread cabbage.

………………

As usual, Mrs. Hua would go to the military logistics department at the beginning of every month with tickets in her hand to collect daily necessities.

Holding a net bag in his right hand, he just walked out of the Logistics Department and saw Che Lili from the Propaganda Department jogging behind Zhou Xingze.

Mrs. Hua suddenly felt suspicious.

Zhou Xingze has always had a bad attitude towards Che Lili.

But Che Lili has been shameless and has been chasing Zhou Xingze shamelessly, without any regard for propriety or morality.

Now, taking advantage of the time when Zhou Xingze’s wife Ruan Xiaotang is pregnant, he is eager to try again.

Damn it, so shameless.

"Captain Zhou, Captain Zhou!"

Hearing the sound, Zhou Xingze quickly stopped, turned around and looked back.

Sister Hua quickly waved at him, "It's me, Sister Hua!"

Mrs. Hua chased after him with a smile on her face.

He arched his body hard and pushed Che Lili aside.

"Sister-in-law, do you have something to ask me?"

"It's nothing serious. I just want to ask if your Xiaotang's morning sickness has eased a bit now."

Thinking of his wife, Zhou Xingze's face was instantly filled with a happy smile, and he said, "It's much better now. Everything I eat tastes delicious. I can eat and sleep well, and I have gained several pounds."

Hearing that Xiaotang was much better and no longer suffering from the pain of pregnancy, Sister Hua was happier than anyone else. "That's good, that's good. A few days ago, my family sent me a lot of dried sweet potatoes, dried apples, and dried hawthorns. After get off work, you can come to my house and bring some back for Xiaotang. I think she likes them."

"Okay, thank you, sister-in-law. I'll go there after get off work."

Sister Hua turned around and said to Che Lili in a sarcastic tone, "Comrade Che Lili, it would be great if you could find a reliable man to marry as soon as possible. You are not young anymore. If you keep delaying like this, you will become an old maid and no one will be popular anymore."

Che Lili didn't dare to act too extreme in front of Zhou Xingze.

Even if you don't like to hear it, you have to bite the bullet and pretend.