Chapter 163 An Uncertain Happy Event

Zhou also looked up.

Children may have a special kind of intelligence.

Looking at Zhou Ye, she whispered, "I wish you were my older sister. You're very beautiful, and I like you a lot!"

"hehe……"

Zhou smiled and patted Rou'er's head: "Then you can pretend that I'm your older sister!"

Don't worry, it's just a small problem!

"Yes! I'm not afraid when I'm with my sister!" Rou'er nodded playfully.

Comrade Zhao thought for a moment: "Young comrade, I'll leave things here to you. I'll go and inform the child's parents."

Zhou Ye's mind raced: "Okay!"

Does this mean... I can see my parents now?

She was filled with excitement.

It's a little past 10 a.m. Rou'er has been placed in a room on the second floor, and Zhou Ye has been arranged to stay with her!

That can also be considered taking care of Rou'er.

After all, the quarry has a limited number of people, and they can't spare anyone to take care of the children.

Moreover, she's a girl, and a girl who might get sick.

Zhou Ye is the most suitable person to take care of him!

The older woman was taking care of the two-year-old baby.

The original plan was to prepare medicine for the child and take him to see a doctor every day, and to wear a mask every week.

But after a while, the aunt came upstairs to find Zhou Ye.

"that……"

"What's up, ma'am?"

The older woman said apologetically, "Young man, you can just call me Aunt Bai from now on. It's like this, the baby still has a fever, and I always feel like I can't take good care of him."

How about we switch places?

"Can we switch? Two years old is a time when babies recognize people, is it okay for the baby to do it in the middle of the night?"

Originally, the plan was for Zhou Ye to take care of the younger child and Aunt Bai to take care of the older one, but considering that the baby is still young and recognizes people in the middle of the night, that's why we made this arrangement.

Aunt Bai said with a worried look, "I've never encountered such a problem before. When a child gets sick, they get better quickly."

I never expected the problem to be so serious.

"I'm worried about this too, but my child has had a high fever, and I'm scared to be alone with him!"

Zhou thought about it and realized that it was indeed the case.

"Don't we have any other women here? After all, we need someone to cook and do other things!"

"No, uh... there is one, it's the child's mother! But the child's mother is a very busy person!"

He can only come back occasionally.

"There's no one else here but me!"

Zhou paused for a moment: "Never mind, I'll go take care of the baby. We'll stay in the room and not come out. I'll just bring the food from the doorway when it's ready!"

"good……"

Aunt Bai finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Sick children are hard to manage! Especially children with high fevers.

Zhou also gave the baby some children's fever reducer. The baby didn't fuss and, apart from having a slight fever, played enthusiastically.

"elder sister……"

"Hello, little baby, do you like your big sister?"

"I like it...hehe..."

The baby is in good spirits and is interacting with Zhou.

Zhou Ye remembered there was a picture of her father in the blank space. She glanced at the door, secretly took it out, and whispered, "Baby, how about we play a game?"

"Yes...yes..."

"Look, do you recognize this person?"

Zhou also took out a photo of her father.

The baby glanced at it, then looked at Zhou Ye...

"elder sister……"

He grinned.

Zhou Ye's heart skipped a beat. She didn't recognize him? This reaction was wrong!

If it's the father, the child will be very happy to see him, and will get very excited if they haven't seen him for a few days.

Is Dad too busy to see his children?

Holding the photo, she approached again and gently coaxed, "Baby, look, your sister likes you a lot and treats you very well, right?"

Take a good look at the person; do you recognize them?

"If you answer well, your sister will give you something delicious!"

The baby understood, looked carefully, and shook his head: "Not many..."

"Is that Daddy?"

"Not four..."

Children don't lie, not their fathers...

That……

Zhou Ye's heart sank. Perhaps it was just a coincidence that these two children resembled him.

Where in the world can you find such a good thing?

They found it just like that?

They said back then that Mom and Dad were arrested, so how come they're living such a good life now?

Why……

I misunderstood.

"Our baby is so good. Wait a minute, let me give you some delicious water!"

The baby nodded happily.

Zhou also asked Aunt Bai to make chrysanthemum, dried tangerine peel, and honey water, as the child's throat was sore and this was just right.

At noon, Aunt Bai let Rou'er play in the yard while she made yam noodles.

She took a bite, but before she could finish, Rou'er started complaining that her throat hurt and felt terrible...

Aunt Bai was so frightened that she immediately went to find Zhou Ye.

Zhou Ye immediately checked and sighed. It seemed there was no way to avoid it.

People in this household are welcome to move around freely.

"Aunt Bai, let these two children play together. They're both infected anyway, so there's no point in isolating them."

"That's true, it makes it easier for us to take care of them!"

Aunt Bai breathed a sigh of relief. She was really worried that Rou'er might develop a fever at any moment.

Being together, with her comrades around, made her feel at ease.

Comrade Zhao sent someone to the village chief's house and Comrade Zhou's house.

"What? We have to stay at the quarry?"

Uncle Zhang was startled. The rules there were so strict, could a child really pass?

"Well... Xiao Ye is still too young. Should I choose someone else?"

Aunt Zhang quickly nodded in agreement: "Yes, yes, although Xiao Ye knows medicine, he is still young. Why don't we find someone else?"

The visitor frowned and said unhappily, "I'm here to inform you, not to discuss anything with you! The young comrade will be given money in the next few days."

You'd better watch yourselves.

Upon hearing this, Xie Jianshe nodded: "Okay, I'll come pick them up in half a month!"

"Um!"

After everyone left, Uncle Zhang pulled Xie Jianshe aside and said, "You silly boy, why did you let them leave so easily?"

That place is not a place for ordinary people like us to stay; it's dangerous.

What will happen to a little girl like her, so young, if something happens to her?

Aunt Zhang was also excited: "Yes, yes, I've never been to that place. It must be dangerous. When the old man went in, he didn't dare to lift his head."

"What will happen to this child if he/she is left alone?"

Xie Jianshe comforted him, "Xiao is very smart and will turn the situation around. Besides, even if we panic now, it won't help!"

"Yeah...it's useless..."

I just hope that a safe baby will be born in two weeks.

"ah……"

In Hongqi Village, Wang Guihua had a nightmare!

She dreamt that her son and daughter-in-law encountered a ferocious beast that was chasing after their two children, trying to devour them.

She's anxious...

It was about to bite, and it shouted and yelled anxiously...

But no matter how much she shouted, the beast kept chasing her, which startled her awake.

"What's wrong, old woman?"

Xie Youfu was startled and quickly woke Wang Guihua: "How are you? Did you have a nightmare? Are you alright?"

Wang Guihua wiped her sweat. "Give me... give me some water!"

Xie Youfu quickly went to pour: "How is it? Drink up!"

"Gulp... gulp..."

After finishing a glass of water, Wang Guihua finally caught her breath: "I dreamt about Jianshe and Xiao, which isn't a good omen..."

"ah?"

Xie Youfu shook his head and comforted him, "Dreams are always the opposite of reality, how could they be true? If they were true, you'd be a god!"

"Yes...yes..."

Wang Guihua finally came to her senses completely!

"What time is it?"

"It's five o'clock! It's still not dawn!"

Xie Youfu checked the time and said.

"Alright, that's enough. I'll get up and make something for Meili to eat; she has to go to school this morning."

They were gone for a whole week!

Wang Guihua got up, dressed, and went to the kitchen.

Xie Youfu fell into deep thought.

Xie Meili got up at six o'clock, her mouth wide open, yawning incessantly.

"Mom, do I really have to go to school today?"

"Can I not go?"

"If you're not going, then go to work!" Wang Guihua said without any politeness!

"Ugh... I don't want to go... Find me a job, I'll go earn some money!"

Xie Meili muttered.

Wang Guihua rolled her eyes: "If you had even a fraction of your sister-in-law's ability, you could go to work, and I wouldn't stop you."

Look at yourself like this.

Besides going to school, what other skills do you have?

"I... Mom, I'm your own child, how can you say that to me? Are you being biased?"

You're just biased towards me, Zhou Ye!

"Hey, you little brat!" Wang Guihua was about to hit her!

Xie Meili picked up a pancake, ate it, and said, "Why do I have to study?"

"Xiao Ye said that studying is good! Studying can help you distinguish right from wrong and understand the principles of things! I think Xiao Ye is right!"

Although you are the same age as Xiaoye, you are far from being the same age.

You have to listen to Xiao Ye!

Xie Meili pouted and said, "Even if I finish my studies now, I still can't take the college entrance exam. What's the point of studying this?"

"Why should you concern yourself with anything? Just listen to Xiao Ye, he's right!"

"Fine, if you're willing to take care of me, then take care of me! Anyway, my sister-in-law has no objections! By the way, when are my brother and sister-in-law coming back?"

"I don't know! I just woke up from a nightmare! Sigh... I wonder how they are doing."

Seeing her mother in distress made Xie Meili feel distressed as well.

"Alright, my sister-in-law is so smart, and my brother is so brave! Nothing will happen."

"That's true!"

Wang Guihua was finally relieved!

"Mom, do you think my eldest sister is doing well now?"

Xie Meili chatted idly.

Wang Guihua sighed: "Your eldest sister, if this were in the old days, life would have been so hard."

Let alone bringing children out, even if you come out alone, you'll be pointed at and cursed at.

Even now, most families wouldn't accept your sister! She's divorced; no one from her maternal family will be lenient towards her!

"But your eldest sister is lucky to have met such a good sister-in-law! If your sister-in-law weren't easy to get along with, if she were more calculating."

Your older sister won't have an easy time either!

"But your sister-in-law not only doesn't mind, she even tries to get revenge for you!"

"Moreover, he even allowed your brother to find a job for your older sister, which is something not everyone can do."

This time when you go to the provincial capital, your brother and sister-in-law have definitely not only arranged a job for your eldest sister, but also a place for her to stay and a place for the two children to go to school!

That'll cost a lot of money!

Xie Meili pouted, not understanding: "Actually, our family can afford to support our eldest sister. Wouldn't it be better to let her stay at home?"

"Good? What do you mean by good? Don't you know what people outside are saying?"

Wang Guihua countered with a question.

Xie Meili snorted: "Who cares about them?"

"Yes, you can ignore it! Because the words aren't directed at you, and the pain isn't felt by you. They're not just talking about your eldest sister, but also about your eldest sister's children."

No mother wants others to talk about her child like that.

You're still young, you'll understand when you grow up!

After saying that, he glanced at Xie Meili and sighed.

Why……

They're all the same size, so why is there such a big difference?

Xie Meili didn't seem to notice anything.

Wang Guihua said, "Meili, remember this: even though you are a girl, you must be able to support yourself."

Relying on yourself is always the most reliable thing to do!

Your older sister has found a job, and from now on she'll be able to support herself with her own salary! We'll help her out a little!

Your brother and sister-in-law also helped out...

Life won't be bad, but relying on family support feels different.

This will make your older sister feel useful!

"Fine, whatever you say goes. I'm going to school now, and by this time next year, I'll be working!"

Why……

I wonder what kind of person my brother can arrange for me.

"You...you just know how to rely on others!"

"I'll rely on him! That's my brother. If I don't rely on him, who will?" Xie Meili said matter-of-factly!

Wang Guihua was helpless with her child and could only sigh!

I feel so sorry for Jianshe and Xiaoye. They're all sisters who are bloodsuckers!

Xie Yanli felt uncomfortable at first working in the cafeteria, but she got to like it better as time went on.

There's always some food left over in the canteen every day; sometimes it's steamed buns, sometimes wild vegetable dumplings, and sometimes some vegetables.

On good days, there are even meat and vegetable dishes.

The children eat three meals a day in the cafeteria, and these meals can be given to them as an extra snack in the evening.

The children have visibly gained a lot of weight!

Xie Yanli's complexion has improved a lot!

Although the salary is low, the work isn't tiring!

The hours are relatively flexible, and it's convenient to pick up and drop off the kids!

More importantly...

"Comrade Chen, you've arrived?"

Just as I was thinking about something, I saw Comrade Chen walking over after get off work!

Comrade Chen is a clerical worker. He was assigned to the police station because of his injury. He wears glasses and looks very cultured.

But he just had a very indifferent look on his face.

"Hello! One serving of cabbage, one serving of meat, and three steamed buns!"

See? He's like this again, not even looking up, as if he looks down on everyone. But everyone knows that Comrade Chen treats everyone the same way.

Why……

"Comrade Chen, wait a moment, I have something to tell you!"

Xie Yanli looked expectant.

Comrade Chen nodded, but didn't say anything.

An older woman standing nearby asked curiously, "Yanli, are you interested in Comrade Chen?"

"No... I just... wanted to ask!"

Xie Yanli was a little shy!

To be honest, she fell for Comrade Chen the first time she saw him. At first, she just felt that she was not good enough for him, so she didn't ask him anything!

But later I heard that Comrade Chen's parents had passed away, and he was working alone in an office job with a salary of only about twenty yuan.

Not only that, but his body also appears to be injured.

She always acts indifferent to everyone, but she likes it!

I just don't know, does that mean she dislikes her mother?

She also has two children to raise!

The older woman chuckled: "What are you asking? I'm curious, but I heard that Comrade Chen was seriously injured."

Do you understand what I mean?

Xie Yanli looked at the older woman with a blank expression: "What do you mean?"

The older woman pointed at Xie Yanli and said, "You silly child, how come you don't understand? This is something everyone knows."

You just don't know! It's understandable that you arrived late!

That's it!

"ah?"

Xie Yanli still doesn't understand!

The older woman said directly, "Comrade Chen is good-looking, but at that time, his entire lower body was injured. He has been unable to move ever since."

Finally, after much effort, they were almost ready to be raised, but that spot just wouldn't work!

Having children will become a problem in the future!

Do you understand?

Xie Yanli was completely stunned on the spot.

No wonder, no wonder he treats everyone the same way.

Oh, I see.

How much pain must a man have endured!

Why……

Xie Yanli sighed, feeling that he was even more miserable than herself!

After she finished getting her food, there weren't many people left in the cafeteria, and Comrade Chen was still waiting for her.

"Comrade Chen... Comrade Chen..."

"Hello, Comrade Xie, is there anything I can help you with?"

Comrade Chen was as polite as ever!

Xie Yanli looked around and said softly, "Comrade Chen, I...I...I have something private to discuss with you."

Do you have some time?

After saying that, he wanted to slap himself!

Comrade Chen doesn't have time, so why would he wait for you for so long?

That's utter nonsense!

"have!"

He's ruthless and doesn't talk much!

Xie Yanli sensed it!

"It's you... I asked, you're a bit older than me, you're thirty this year!"

You don't have a boyfriend or get married!

What...what do you think of me?

I have children myself, do I know if other people would be interested in me?

Comrade Chen then looked at Xie Yanli properly: "I'm sorry, I have no plans to get married!"

This is a very serious and earnest statement!

Xie Yanli was prepared: "I was just asking, do you mind that I've been married before? Or do you mind that I have children?"

Comrade Chen shook his head decisively: "No, it's not that. I just don't want to get married! I have no such plans!"

Xie Yanli was speechless!

"You don't like me?"

However, she could sense that Comrade Chen had feelings for her! When she picked up her child, he had repeatedly helped her carry her things!

Once, I couldn't lift a coal briquette, and he was the one who, without saying a word, started working!

If you don't like yourself at all, why do these things?

Comrade Chen glanced at Xie Yanli, pursed his lips, and said, "Yes, I don't like her! I... I'm not good enough for you!"

I have no plans to get married!

I hope Comrade Xie will not say such things again!

He was about to leave!

Xie Yanli felt somewhat wronged!

"Fine, then leave! If you don't like it, I'll find someone else!"

That was said in anger!

Comrade Chen took two steps, then turned back: "Comrade Xie, you are a good person! A good woman!"

I believe you can find an even better man!

Not me!

"Don't underestimate yourself! Don't think that just because you have a child, you have to find a bad partner!"

"I know!"

After Xie Yanli finished speaking, Comrade Chen moved his mouth slightly before leaving!

When it was time to pick up the child, Xie Yanli left the food ready and went to pick up the child.

While eating, DouDou looked at her mother, who was in a daze, and thought for a moment before saying, "Mom, if you want to find me a dad, then go find one!"

Be bolder!

"ah?"

Xie Yanli's heart skipped a beat. How did this child know?

Oh no, will the child feel like he doesn't love him anymore? Does he not love his sister anymore?

Will they rebel?

Will she run away from home?

"Dou Dou, don't overthink it. Mom loves you all the most, and I'll always be your mom!"

"Mom can live without anyone else, but she absolutely cannot live without you! Do you understand?"

"Pfft!"

DouDou burst out laughing.

"Mom, you're so funny! I'm your son, and you're my mom, of course you love me, I know that!"

But I also know that you have your own life to live!

My uncle told me this!

You can't sacrifice your entire life for me and my sister!

I may be young, but I'm not stupid!

If you really meet someone you like, be bold!

But this time you must open your eyes wide and see clearly! You must ask your uncle, "What will you do if you encounter a bad man like my dad again?"

But no one is coming to save you!

"You clever little devil!"

Xie Yanli said with a laugh!

DouDou, as serious as a little adult, asked, "Is the person Mommy likes Uncle Chen?"

this……

How do you talk to a child?

Xie Yanli was a little shy!

DouDou said speechlessly, "Mom, what are you shy about? I think Uncle Chen is a good person, and he's very nice to me and Diandian!"

Sometimes they even give us candy!

She's just a little timid; every time you come, she wants to leave!

I can't look at you!

"Mom, you're both adults now. Please don't make us kids worry every single day, okay?"

"Okay, okay!"

Xie Yanli was truly at a loss for words!

only……

Was what DouDou just said true?

Comrade Chen really doesn't dare to look at me?

In the afternoon, I took DouDou to school and on the way back, I ran into Comrade Chen, who was on his way to work.

Xie Yanli stepped forward to greet him, which startled Comrade Chen so much that he immediately leaned to the side, and as a result, he tore a hole in his sleeve.

"Uh... what should we do!"

Xie Yanli pretended to be worried.

"Comrade Chen, how about this, I'll sew it up for you?"

Comrade Chen quickly dodged, saying, "No need! I can do it myself! No need!"

Remembering her son's words, Xie Yanli immediately grabbed him and said, "I'll do it! You take it off!"

Comrade Chen opened his mouth, "I... no need, what if someone sees me and they gossip!"

"What gossip? Who cares about them!"

Xie Yanli didn't care!

Finally, with no other choice, Comrade Chen could only give his coat to Xie Yanli and run away!

"Pfft... Haha..."

Xie Yanli laughed heartily behind her.

On my way back with the clothes, I ran into someone I knew!

"Wow, so beautiful! Whose clothes are these? Men's?"

Xie Yanli is well-liked here, and everyone feels sorry for her as a woman raising a child alone, so they help her whenever they can.

Seeing this, they all asked curiously, afraid that she might be taken advantage of!

Xie Yanli said with a grin, "It belongs to Comrade Chen. I accidentally tugged it just now. It's my fault, he's so careless!"

I was thinking of taking it back and sewing it up! That would be my way of apologizing!

"Hehe...really? So, Yanli, don't you have any other thoughts?"

"Oh dear, sisters-in-law..."

"Okay, okay, we understand!"

"Who knows, we might have some good news to celebrate here soon... haha..."