As Ruan Qiushui poured the wine, she chatted with them casually, and before she knew it, she had finished a whole bottle of red wine.

The men had all finished their drinks and left. Ruan Qiushui was slightly tipsy. Holding Gu Changfeng's hand, she slowly walked back by the moonlight.

After returning home and washing up, Gu Changfeng sat on the edge of the bed, watching his wife wearing loose pajamas and combing her hair in front of the mirror.

Jiaojiao in the mirror, with her shoulders half-exposed, was dazzlingly beautiful under the light on her fair skin.

Every smile and frown was alluring, her hazy, innocent eyes, paired with the blush on her cheeks, made Gu Changfeng suddenly feel a little thirsty.

"A drunken beauty with a rosy face, her sweet words and gentle demeanor are still unforgettable."

Gu Changfeng slowly approached, placed his hands on his wife's shoulders, and lowered his head to gently inhale the alluring fragrance emanating from her neck.

As the two drew closer, a light rain began to fall outside the window.

The raindrops pattered, mingling with the sound of panting, until the rain stopped.

The next day at noon, Ruan Qiushui, who had been tormented for most of the night, finally had the strength to get up.

With things on his mind, after finishing the meal Gu Changfeng had left for him, he took a can of malted milk powder and a box of pastries and headed towards Chen Fenglan's place.

"Sister Chen, are you home?"

Ruan Qiushui knocked on the door of the brigade's warehouse compartment.

"Qiu Shui, it's you."

Chen Fenglan's belly was quite noticeable by now. She sat up from the recliner and was about to pour Ruan Qiushui a glass of water.

"Sister Chen, you're pregnant, don't be so polite, I'm not thirsty."

Ruan Qiushui quickly stopped Chen Fenglan, as there was no reason for a pregnant woman to take care of her.

"Qiushui, you have no idea how bored I've been lately. I stay at home every day, and I don't even have anyone to talk to."

"Wang Jun is the same. He's stopping me from working. I feel like my body is going to rust. All I do is eat and sleep all day. I'm turning into a pig."

When Chen Fenglan saw Ruan Qiushui arrive, she poured out her grievances.

Ever since the day she went to Ruan Qiushui's clinic and was diagnosed with signs of miscarriage, Wang Jun had her quit her job at the small workshop and stay home to recuperate.

It's nice to be treated so carefully, but it's also suffocating to lose my freedom and be trapped in one place every day.

"Sister Chen, Brother Wang is just worried about you. Relax, let me take your pulse and see how you're doing lately."

Ruan Qiushui placed the malted milk powder and pastries she had brought on the table and reached out to put her hand on Chen Fenglan's wrist.

"I've been resting well and getting enough nutrition lately, so I'm doing well."

Compared to her weakened state some time ago, Chen Fenglan is much better now.

"Really? Does that mean I can go out and get some exercise?"

Chen Fenglan sat up straight, expecting Ruan Qiushui to give her the answer she wanted.

"Can."

Ruan Qiushui nodded.

"Appropriate exercise can not only improve the physical condition of pregnant women, but also help with childbirth."

"However, you must not overexert yourself or overwork. You must exercise slowly and in moderation, and you must have someone accompany you when exercising or going out. If you experience any discomfort, stop immediately and come to see me."

Ruan Qiushui knew that Chen Fenglan couldn't stay idle, and it wasn't easy for her to be confined for so long.

I'm worried that she might overexert herself, which would be troublesome.

"Very good."

Chen Fenglan cheered, as if she had heard a pardon.

She was finally able to move around freely.

As for what Ruan Qiushui said, Chen Fenglan understood.

She touched her protruding belly; she wouldn't risk her child.

"Sister Chen, I'm here today to discuss the issue of the number of workers needed for the food factory."

Chen Fenglan had left the workshop because of her pregnancy, but Ruan Qiushui kept her in her position.

We also applied to Gu Xianjin's side for a basic monthly work point guarantee for Chen Fenglan.

Although the system for treating pregnant employees was not as comprehensive as in later generations, Ruan Qiushui would do her best to do everything she could think of and do.

"Spots?"

Chen Fenglan was puzzled.

Although Ruan Qiushui mentioned reserving a spot, Chen Fenglan never took it seriously.

Because she is pregnant, she cannot work, at least not until the baby is born.

She wasn't even sure if the reserved spot would still be there by then, so she didn't hold out much hope.

“Sister Chen, you’re pregnant now, so the spot is just sitting there. Why don’t you let Brother Wang reserve a spot for you?”

Now, in Sister Chen's family, only Wang Jun works in the fields to earn work points, and that income is far less than what he earns as a factory worker.

Ruan Qiushui also hoped that Chen Fenglan and her unborn child could have a better life and not suffer any injustice.

"Is he okay? Won't he cause you trouble?"

Chen Fenglan certainly hoped that Wang Jun could work in the factory, but she was afraid that Ruan Qiushui would be in a difficult position.

After all, that was her previous spot. If Wang Jun were to go, given the brigade's fervent attitude towards the food factory, it would likely cause controversy.

"How could I possibly cause any trouble?"

Ruan Qiushui waved her hand.

"If Brother Wang can successfully pass the factory exam, then there's naturally nothing to worry about."

After discussing it with Gu Xianjin, Ruan Qiushui added positions such as purchasing, sales, logistics, and quality inspection to the food factory, in addition to the original positions in the small workshop.

It would be best if Wang Jun could be hired for purchasing or quality inspection.

If all else fails, sales is an option, but that would involve frequent business trips.

Whether she is currently pregnant or in the postpartum period, Chen Fenglan needs someone to take care of her.

What if you don't pass the exam?

Chen Fenglan was also unsure.

"If all else fails, I'll try to arrange for Brother Wang to temporarily fill in for you in logistics, Sister Chen."

As the worst option, you could at least be a security guard or a gatekeeper, right?

"Okay, when Wang Jun comes back, I'll have him sign up."

Chen Fenglan wanted Wang Jun to give it a try.

What if her man passes the exam?

With two workers in the family, we won't have to worry about household expenses or the children's livelihood.

Ruan Qiushui chatted with Chen Fenglan for a few more minutes before returning home.

That night, Ruan Qiushui lay in Gu Changfeng's arms.

"Changfeng, why don't you think Mom and Dad mentioned that our younger brother and sister went to work in the factory?"

Ruan Qiushui tapped Gu Changfeng's nose with some curiosity.

Although she had made a promise with Gu Xiaoxiao and Gu Changshu about the college entrance examination, Gu Guangrong and Xie Xiuying were unaware of this.

Ruan Qiushui could also see that the two loved each of their children very much and would definitely think about their future.

"Because our family is already eye-catching enough."

With the establishment of the food factory, all the people from the original small workshop were promoted to formal workers.

Their family, including Ruan Qiushui, took up four spots. Who wouldn't be envious?

If Xie Xiuying and the others were to ask Gu Xiaoxiao and Gu Changshu to come to the factory again, I'm afraid the whole brigade would cause a huge uproar.

Therefore, Xie Xiuying never mentioned the matter of using connections to get in to Ruan Qiushui. She even warned Gu Changshu and Gu Xiaoxiao, making them give up the idea of ​​signing up.

"Believe me, your younger brother and sister have better options."

Gu Xiaoxiao and Gu Changshu have potential, and Ruan Qiushui hopes that they can share her burdens and become her right-hand men in the future.