Zeng Lingshu stood at the door with her daughter-in-law and waited. Afraid that she couldn't bear it, she took a bench and sat under the shade of a tree to wait.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law each took a handful of melon seeds and ate them.

"What flavor did Jingshu say these melon seeds taste like last time? I can't remember it right now."

"The caramel flavor is made by frying slightly burnt white sugar."

Zeng Lingshu couldn't stop eating. "No wonder it tastes so good. The more I eat, the more addicted I become."

Lin Jingshu likes to sit under the grape vines with a plate of melon seeds and a pot of tea the most.

"My mother-in-law is here."

Zeng Lingshu had just finished eating melon seeds when she saw a jeep approaching from a distance.

Lin Jingshu stood up anxiously, staring into the distance with anticipation.

Ding Xiangzhi also saw his daughter and wanted to open the window to greet her, but was pulled back by Lin Yongkang.

"This is too dangerous. What if there are branches nearby?"

Ding Xiangzhi thought the same thing, suppressed his excitement, and waited for the car to stop before running down impatiently.

After seeing my daughter's big belly, I gasped and my eyes were full of heartache. I wonder how much suffering she must have endured.

"Mom, I'm fine. The child is very well behaved and not making any noise at all. Look how plump I am after eating so much."

Ding Xiangzhi took his daughter's hand and looked left and right, and found that she had indeed gained weight.

Thanks to the recipe my mother-in-law brought from Beijing, I have a good appetite after drinking it. I enjoy everything I eat every day and I have gained weight visibly.

"Mother-in-law, nice to see you again." Zeng Lingshu said with a smile, "You must be tired from the journey. Aunt Liu has already prepared dinner. Let's go home and rest."

Ding Xiangzhi: "Okay."

As soon as she entered the house, she silently looked around the yard.

She finally felt relieved when she saw the small vegetable garden full of fruits, vegetables, and the grape trellis covered with vines.

I thought my daughter was afraid that they would worry, so she said something positive.

After seeing with his own eyes that she lived in a good environment, Ding Xiangzhi finally stopped worrying.

"Old man, hurry up and throw the chickens we brought into the chicken coop."

Afraid that the chickens he brought from home would not survive the journey, Ding Xiangzhi came up with an idea on the way.

That is, when he left, he took a chicken coop with him, raised the chickens in it, and placed it directly in the truck bed. He fed and watered the chickens every day, and they have lived up to everyone's expectations and survived until now.

As soon as Lin Yongkang threw the chickens into the chicken coop, they immediately started flapping their wings.

Zeng Lingshu: "He looks quite energetic."

Ding Xiangzhi said with a smile, "I'm not afraid of you laughing at me because I raised these chickens under my care. They were fed with good grain from my own farm, so they are fat and plump. I'll give them to Jingshu to nourish her during her confinement."

Zeng Lingshu had the same idea.

The two seemed to have found a common language and enthusiastically discussed what to make to nourish their daughter/daughter-in-law during the confinement period.

There were many people at home today and there were not enough benches, so Gu Chengze went to Mrs. Su's house to borrow some stools.

The whole family finally reunited around the round table and everyone raised their glasses to celebrate.

Good news came one after another. Lin Jingshu's picture album was finally published.

The courier delivered the album to the gate, and Gu Chengze came back carrying the things.

"What did you buy?"

Lin Jingshu thought it was something he bought, such a big package.

"Comrade Chen sent it from Guangzhou. It should be a picture album."

Lin Jingshu's eyes lit up immediately after hearing this, and she hurriedly took the scissors to open the package.

"Be careful, I'll take it apart."

Gu Chengze was afraid that she would get excited, so he quickly helped her sit down and took the scissors himself.

Lin Jingshu was looking forward to it. This was the first time in her life that she saw her own published picture album with her own eyes. How could she not be excited?

There was also a letter in the package written by Chen Zhuhua, saying that 5,000 copies had been sold so far this time. They would wait and see the sales results, and if they were good, they would continue to print more copies.

At the end of the letter, she wrote that she was very confident in the album and asked Lin Jingshu not to worry, as they would definitely be able to print more copies and it would be a big hit.

Lin Jingshu is confident in her creations.

She believes that she will be able to create better works now and in the future and live up to the expectations of her readers.

The publishing house sent a total of twenty sample albums.

Lin Jingshu took out two books and gave them to Ji Xin and Jinian.

Mrs. Su was one of the few people in the family compound who knew that the album was going to be published.

Lin Jingshu got along well with her and had mentioned it during their chats.

The two children heard it nearby. Although they didn't beg for the picture album, the desire in their eyes was unmistakable.

Lin Jingshu promised them that she would give it to them first after the album was printed.

Su Hongping was preparing summer clothes for her two children at home. When she saw Lin Jingshu coming in with a big belly, she hurriedly took a chair and asked her to sit down.

"How's it going lately? Is the child making a fuss?"

"It's been much better recently. The two children know that it's not easy for a mother like me, so they've become much more well-behaved."

"That's good. You should take better care of yourself. Your due date is coming soon. If you need help, just let me know. I'll be home. The kids will be on vacation in a couple of days anyway, so there's nothing to do."

Lin Jingshu smiled brightly, "Okay, I'll trouble you, sister-in-law, when the time comes."

Su Hongping pretended to be angry and said, "We both said thank you."

"By the way, is Xiao Nian home? I promised to send books to the children. They just happened to be printed in Guangzhou and sent over. I took a few books for the children to read."

"at home."

Su Hongping called into the house, "Xiao Nian, your aunt is here."

After a while, Jinian ran out with a rag doll in his arms.

"Hello, Auntie. This is the rag doll my mother made for me."

Su Hongping smiled and said, "Some time ago, there was a child in the compound holding a doll. I heard it was bought from Shanghai. I've never been to Shanghai, so I could only make one according to Xiaonian's description."

Lin Jingshu looked at the rag doll in Jinian's hand and praised it, "Sister-in-law made it very well. The round head and round body are so cute. When I go back, I will use the scraps of cloth at home to make some small clothes for Xiaonian. I can also change her clothes from time to time."

"Yes, yes, that's how it's done."

Su Hongping was very excited. This was what her daughter said when she came back.

She thought her daughter had seen it wrong, thinking that there was no way a rag doll could change clothes.

"You really know a lot. I thought Xiao Nian made a mistake."

Lin Jingshu: "What's the big deal? Everyone has a first time. We learned it this time, so we'll remember it next time."

Su Hongping nodded, that was right.

When Ji Nian saw that her aunt had brought her a picture album, she jumped for joy in the yard.

Lin Jingshu brought four books in total, two for each child, so she could keep an eye on them however she wanted.

Su Hongping wants to give money to Lin Jingshu.

"Sister-in-law, this was given to me as a gift. I didn't spend any money."

Su Hongping was surprised and asked, "Is there such a good thing?"

Lin Jingshu mentioned the completion of the printing of the album, but did not go into details.

Su Hongping slapped her thigh with joy after hearing this. "You're amazing! You bring honor to us female comrades. When Nian Nian grows up, I'm going to learn from you."

Ji Nian nodded and said, "Learn from Auntie."