Shufen took the money, paid the surgery fee, and three days later, her youngest son was wheeled out.

The surgery was successful, and his life was saved.

"mom…"

As the anesthesia wore off, his son weakly cried out.

"Son, how are you feeling? Are you feeling better?" Shufen stepped forward and touched his face to ask.

"Mom...where did you get the money?" her son couldn't help but ask.

Upon hearing this, Shufen pursed her lips, took a light breath, and said, "It was your brother who gave it to you, your own brother."

"Once you're better, I'll take you to see him. Remember, he's your savior."

"I'll pay it back when I earn money from my job."

"Okay, Mom, I understand." The youngest son nodded and closed his eyes.

A month later, Shufen brought her youngest son to Lin Nian's house. As soon as the youngest son entered, he knelt down before Lin Nian.

"Brother, thank you for saving me. I promise I will pay you back every penny I earn in the future."

"Oh dear, what are you doing? Get up, child, you're not fully recovered yet." Grandpa Lin Nian quickly stepped forward and tried to pull him up.

No matter how hard he pulled, his youngest son remained unmoved. Lin Nian looked at him kneeling on the ground, nodded, and then he got up.

The family had a reunion dinner together. From then on, Shufen often contacted Lin Nian and would visit him when she had nothing to do. The youngest son was also very sensible and was preparing to take the college entrance examination the following year. During the holidays, he would go back to work odd jobs to supplement the family income.

Everything was going well, and Lin Nian spent his time either at home or playing with Xiao Ma.

The day Xiao Ma came to his side, he knew he would marry no one but her.

On the other side, when Chen Feng's family of four finished their meal, Xia Yingying suddenly covered her mouth, ran to the toilet, and retched twice.

At this moment, Chen Feng and the other two froze and looked over in unison.

"What's going on?" Liu Ping couldn't hide her smile as she spoke. Could it be that I'm about to have a grandson?

"I don't know." Chen Feng was also stunned. Was it that fast?

"What are you standing there for? Go take a look!" Chen Jianguo pushed Chen Feng and urged him hurriedly.

"oh."

Just as Chen Feng put down his chopsticks and was about to go over to check on things, Xia Yingying returned.

As soon as she sat down, she saw three people looking at her with different expressions, especially Liu Ping and Chen Jianguo, whose mouths were practically agape with smiles.

She immediately understood what was going on and quickly waved her hand, saying, "No, no, I just had a piece of Sichuan peppercorn stuck in my throat, that's why I feel nauseous."

"Oh..." Upon hearing this answer, Liu Ping immediately deflated and continued eating.

Chen Jianguo pursed his lips and picked at the Sichuan peppercorns in the dish.

I can't put in Sichuan peppercorns like that next time I cook; it's too scary, and all my excitement was for nothing.

That evening, when Chen Feng and Xia Yingying returned to their room, Chen Feng couldn't help but touch Xia Yingying's stomach and asked doubtfully, "Are you sure you're okay? Is it just a sting from the Sichuan peppercorn?"

"It's okay, you're overthinking it. I didn't react at all. It really was just a bit of Sichuan peppercorn stuck in my throat," Xia Yingying said with a laugh, patting him on the shoulder.

"You have no idea, the moment you vomited, this guy made your parents so happy, they can't help but laugh whenever they think about it." Chen Feng pinched her cheek.

"Let things take their natural course, there's no rush." ​​Xia Yingying had a good attitude; she'd deal with it when it came, and she wouldn't force it if it didn't.

A few days later, Chen Feng and Xia Yingying were feeding the pigs.

Of the original two pigs, only one remains; the other one has been eaten.

Xia Yingying stroked the pig that was eating with its head down, smacked her lips, and turned to look at Chen Feng.

"Chen Feng, I want to eat braised sauerkraut and pork belly."

"You mean... it?" Chen Feng squinted one eye and gestured towards his neck.

"Mmm!" Xia Yingying nodded vigorously, overjoyed.

"Um... okay, if you want to eat it, then make it. Anyway, it's meant to be eaten, and I happen to want to eat blood sausage too."

Chen Feng didn't care. He turned around and told his father to start boiling water, and then he gathered people to prepare to slaughter the pig and shave its hair.

Chen Jianguo was shocked by the decision, but expressed his understanding.

People even have to plan ahead before slaughtering a pig and decide which day to do it.

This was completely unexpected for his family. Not only him, but even the pigs didn't expect it. They were happily eating their food when they were about to be eaten by someone else.

After a whole afternoon of work, the pork stew was finally served.

Xia Yingying picked up her chopsticks and eagerly grabbed a slice of oily pork belly, dipped it in garlic sauce, and put it in her mouth.

With a gentle bite, the oil burst open, and her face practically radiated satisfaction.

"The pork we slaughtered ourselves tasted the best," Xia Yingying remarked.

"Of course! Ours is pure grain, without any feed. Eat as much as you like," Liu Ping said with a smile.

Everyone was sitting down to eat and drink, but Chen Feng noticed Xia Yingying, whose chopsticks were practically never stopping.

She devoured half of the plate of pork belly in front of her.

To be honest, Chen Feng was dumbfounded, staring at her with a wide grin. When did Xia Yingying become such a big eater?

In the past, Xia Yingying couldn't control her appetite, and she would only eat seven or eight slices of pork belly like this before stopping.

Today, Chen Feng roughly calculated that there would be more than thirty pieces, not counting other dishes.

Seeing Xia Yingying put down her chopsticks, Chen Feng couldn't help but ask a question.

"Are you full? Would you like some more?"

"No, I'm full, even a little stuffed." Xia Yingying shook her head, but she still couldn't bear to put down her chopsticks.

Finally, she picked up a piece of meat, added some garlic and lettuce, and put it in her mouth. She leaned back in her chair and chewed with a satisfied look on her face.

I used to think it was delicious, but now it tastes so good that I can't get enough of it.

Everyone ate until they were stuffed. In the evening, with nothing to do, they sat on the sofa chatting. Xia Yingying walked up to the scale and weighed herself.

"Ugh, I gained three pounds from one meal. I can't eat like that anymore," Xia Yingying muttered.

"What's wrong? Let me see how much it weighs." Chen Feng peeked over.

When Xia Yingying saw him arrive, she immediately put down the scale and wouldn't let him see it.

"Still hiding? I don't even need to look to know it's definitely going to be three pounds, right?" Chen Feng guessed.

"Ugh, why are you so annoying? I don't have three jin, I don't have any!" Xia Yingying said, throwing herself into his arms.

"Not yet. That plate of meat alone weighs three pounds, and you ate half of it by yourself, plus the pickled cabbage and other things. It must have weighed at least three pounds."

"Look at your tummy, it's still so bulging. Maybe you should stay up a little later tonight and go for a walk, or you'll get indigestion again," Chen Feng said, patting her belly with a laugh.

"I'm fine, I've never had indigestion before." Xia Yingying snorted. She didn't want to move at all, and was even a little sleepy.

That evening, Chen Feng and Xia Yingying lay in bed chatting.