"There's nothing we can do about it; who can control it?" Shen Qiaoyu replied with a tone of helplessness.

Shen Qiaoyue thought about what had happened a few days ago.

She really wanted to tell her brother that she had hidden her mother's dowry of gold, but reason made Shen Qiaoyue choose to remain silent.

That thing can kill people, and she doesn't dare tell her because she can't see her parents.

"My second uncle said that Qiaoying is doing well over there. When I came back today, I sent Qiaoying some good food and supplies from the city, and I also wrote her a letter." Shen Qiaoyu said, while taking a water glass to the kitchen to pour water.

“My sister wrote to me, saying that the brigade leader and the village head are quite considerate of the educated youth who have been sent to the countryside. They don’t need to worry about their livelihood; they can eat their fill, but they have to do a lot of work.” Shen Qiaoyue felt sorry for her sister but was powerless to help.

However, her second uncle had told her that she was relieved to have a boy by her side who could protect her.

“It’s normal to work. We’ll send Qiaoying some supplies, food, and money regularly. She’s having a tough time there!” Shen Qiaoyu couldn’t help but feel sorry for her younger sister. Now she could only do her best to help her with material things and daily life.

Shen Qiaoyue fell into deep thought, fell silent, and looked up at the ceiling.

Lu Chen sat at the dining table and ate his noodles in silence.

Qian Luoshui had just finished eating her noodles and got up to sit on the sofa.

She was covered in sweat.

After becoming pregnant, Qian Luoshui became very sensitive to heat and would sweat easily after eating even a little bit of hot food.

“Then let’s go into town tomorrow, buy more things, and send them to Qiaoying. Qiaoyue, your brother said your birthday is the day after tomorrow. Tomorrow everyone will be here, so after you’ve rested, go into town and see if there’s anything you like. Your brother and I will buy it for you as a birthday present.” Qian Luoshui took Shen Qiaoyue’s hand and explained when she saw that she didn’t respond. “Tomorrow is Saturday, so it’s okay for you to rest for a day.”

While eating noodles, Lu Chen heard that it was Shen Qiaoyue's birthday. He said, "Wife, why don't you take a day off tomorrow? I'll talk to Sister Ye in the morning and ask her to ask for leave for you. I'll also take a day off and take you to the city."

Shen Qiaoyue thought that it was already late, and that she would be very tired if she went to work without getting enough rest, so she agreed after thinking about it for a while.

"That's the only way. Let's go to the city tomorrow." Shen Qiaoyue was a little excited about going to the city. "I haven't been to the city in a long time. Let's go to the state-run restaurant in the city for lunch tomorrow. I still owe Brother Shen a meal last time."

When Qian Luoshui heard Shen Qiaoyue call Lu Chenchen "brother," he thought it was indeed a very intimate way of addressing him!

"Brother Chen, don't call me that once we're outside." Shen Qiaoyu came in from the kitchen with a kettle and, upon hearing Shen Qiaoyue speak to Lu Chen like that, immediately reminded him.