Chen Xiaoru and Chen Laizi walked out from the corner, with unconcealable joy on their faces.

"Dad, Zhou Si, you two go buy some more pig intestines, pig ears, and pig trotters. Take as many as you can! Mom and I will go shopping on the street to see if there is anything else we need." Chen Xiaoru ordered, her tone revealing the competence of being in charge.

Chen Laizi looked at his daughter and sighed in his heart, this girl is really becoming more and more independent. He turned to look at Zhou Si, who was looking at Chen Xiaoru with a look of approval in his eyes.

Chen Laizi noticed the look Zhou Si gave his daughter. It was a look that not only showed approval but also undisguised admiration and doting. He nodded secretly in his heart. It seemed that Zhou Si was truly kind to his daughter.

"Okay, girl, let's go right away!" Chen Laizi agreed readily, then turned to Zhou Si and said, "Come on, Zhou Si, let's buy some more!"

Zhou Si withdrew his gaze, nodded to Chen Xiaoru, and then left with Chen Laizi.

Mother Chen looked at her daughter and said with a smile, "Xiaoru, you really look like a housekeeper now!"

Chen Xiaoru took her mother's arm and said affectionately, "Mom, I learned this from you! Our family will get better and better in the future!"

The mother and daughter smiled at each other and walked towards the busy street.

After returning home, Chen Xiaoru immediately began to prepare more braised large intestines.

Chen Laizi also took the initiative to help, washing the large intestines and cutting the ingredients, and was very busy.

Chen's mother helped on the side, and the whole family worked together with full enthusiasm.

Over the next few days, the family went out early and came back late every day to sell braised large intestines at the market.

Due to the unique taste and affordable price of the braised large intestine, it quickly became famous in the town and attracted more and more customers.

There are even some restaurant owners who come to us, wanting to have long-term cooperation.

After some consideration, Chen Xiaoru finally chose a restaurant with good reputation and signed a supply agreement.

In this way, the sales of braised large intestines will be more stable and the income will be more substantial.

The Chen family's life has changed dramatically because of this. From being extremely poor, they now have enough food and clothing and even have some savings.

Chen Laizi also changed his previous lazy and gluttonous habits and became diligent, helping Chen Xiaoru to make braised large intestines every day.

A long-lost smile appeared on Chen's mother's face, and she looked several years younger.

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It was Mid-Autumn Festival, and the family was at home resting for a rare occasion. They were all exhausted from the days of hard work.

At dinner, the table was filled with a sumptuous meal. Zhou Si carefully picked out the fish bones, picked up a piece of tender fish, and placed it in Chen Xiaoru's bowl. He said softly, "Xiaoru, try this fish. It's so fresh."

Chen Xiaoru smiled as she picked up the fish and put it in her mouth. Before she could chew, her face suddenly changed. She put down her chopsticks, covered her mouth, and rushed to the yard, vomiting with a "wow".

Seeing this, Zhou Si's heart tightened. He quickly put down his chopsticks, ran out, and patted her back with concern.

Inside the house, Chen Laizi and his mother looked at each other, their eyes full of confusion and worry.

Mother Chen couldn't help but ask, "What's going on? Doesn't Xiaoru love fish the most?"

Chen Laizi also frowned and shook his head: "I don't know, is this fish not fresh?"

Zhou Si gently stroked Chen Xiaoru's back, his voice filled with anxiety: "Xiaoru, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling uncomfortable? Did you eat something bad?"

Chen Xiaoru vomited for a long time before she recovered. Her face was pale, and beads of sweat oozed from her forehead. She shook her head weakly, her voice a little hoarse: "I... I don't know, I just suddenly felt nauseous..."

Zhou Si supported Chen Xiaoru and let her lean on him, his brows furrowed, full of worry: "Come on, I'll help you go back to the house and lie down."

Chen Laizi and his mother also hurried out of the house, and were even more shocked when they saw Chen Xiaoru's appearance.

"Xiaoru, what's wrong? Are you feeling uncomfortable?" Chen's mother asked anxiously, her voice trembling.

Chen Xiaoru waved her hands, indicating that she was fine: "Mom, I'm fine, I just... I just feel like vomiting..."

Chen Laizi was worried and glared at the fish on the table: "There must be something wrong with this fish! I'll go pour it out!"

"Dad, it's not the fish's problem..." Chen Xiaoru hurriedly stopped him. She had a vague guess in her mind, but she was not sure.

Zhou Si helped Chen Xiaoru back into the house and let her lie on the bed.

"Xiao Ru, lie down first. I'll go get you a cup of hot water." Zhou Si said, turning around and about to go out.

"Zhou Si..." Chen Xiaoru suddenly called him, her voice very soft and with a hint of hesitation.

Zhou Si turned around and looked at her gently: "What's wrong?"

Chen Xiaoru bit her lip, her eyes flickering: "You...you go get a doctor for me..."

Zhou Si was stunned for a moment, then reacted. A hint of surprise flashed across his eyes, but was quickly replaced by worry: "Xiao Ru, you... you mean... you are pregnant?"

Chen Xiaoru did not answer directly, but just nodded slightly, with a blush on her face.

Zhou Si's heartbeat instantly accelerated. He excitedly held Chen Xiaoru's hand, his voice trembling: "Really? Xiaoru, are you really pregnant?"

Chen Xiaoru looked at Zhou Si's excitement and felt a warm feeling in her heart. She nodded again.

Chen's mother heard their conversation at the door, and she covered her mouth in surprise, tears suddenly welling up in her eyes.

Chen Laizi was stunned where he was. It took him a while to react. He grinned from ear to ear and couldn't stop laughing: "Oh my! I'm going to be a grandfather! I'm going to be a grandfather!"

Zhou Si carefully helped Chen Xiaoru lie down, covered her with a blanket, and said softly, "Rest first, I'll go get a doctor!"

After saying that, he ran out like a gust of wind.

Mother Chen walked into the room, sat down beside the bed, held Chen Xiaoru's hand, and said excitedly, "Xiaoru, you are so... so great! Our family will have an heir!"

Chen Xiaoru snuggled in her mother's arms, a happy smile on her face.

Chen Laizi also said cheerfully, "Daughter, what do you want to eat? Daddy will buy it for you!"

Chen Xiaoru shook her head: "Dad, I don't want to eat anything now, I just want to have a good rest."

Mother Chen glanced at Chen Laizi with a reproachful look: "Don't make things more complicated! Let Xiaoru have a good rest!"

Chen Laizi chuckled and scratched his head: "Okay, okay, I won't make trouble. I'll go get ready now!"

After saying that, he turned and left, leaving Chen's mother and Chen Xiaoru in the room.

Mother Chen gently stroked Chen Xiaoru's belly and said softly, "Xiaoru, you must take good care of him. This is our family's first grandson!"

Chen Xiaoru nodded, her face full of happiness and anticipation.

Soon, Zhou Si came back with an old doctor.

The old doctor took Chen Xiaoru's pulse, stroked his beard, and said with a smile, "Congratulations, congratulations, this lady is indeed pregnant, and it has been more than two months."

Zhou Si and Chen Xiaoru smiled at each other, their eyes full of joy.

Mother Chen excitedly held the old doctor's hand and thanked him repeatedly: "Thank you, doctor, thank you, doctor!"