Thinking that her elder brother and his wife had finally gotten out of the Zhou family, she finally felt relieved and could finally let out a sigh of relief. If it weren't for her parents' unpleasant expressions, she would have laughed out loud three times. Humph, this is what happens when you offend her.

However, that wasn't enough. After thinking it over, Zhou Mingjiao went to Zhang Baohua again.

Back at the clinic, Zhou Mingqian looked at Shen Banxia apologetically, "Wife, I'm sorry for making you suffer with me. Don't worry, I will make sure you and the baby don't go hungry."

"I believe you. Besides, we still have money. But in the current situation, how can we use the money openly and honestly?" On the surface, both of them are lazybones, unreliable to each other. Only Shen Banxia is a little better off as a barefoot doctor.

As for Zhou Mingqian, even though Shen Banxia explained that he was on a business trip with friends, the villagers didn't believe him. They said things like, "Who knows which shady friends he's been hanging out with?"

They all said that Zhou Mingqian, even if he were to become a father, would still be the same—unreliable, incapable of earning work points, and only good at wasting his time.

Yes, because her belly was showing, everyone in the village knew that Shen Banxia was pregnant.

Shen Banxia sometimes found it jarring. Although she had lived in this era for more than 20 years, she was still not used to people talking about other people's privacy without any restraint.

Even worse, some people claimed that Zhou Mingqian eloped with someone, which is simply outrageous.

“Honey, there’s something I forgot to tell you. I went on a business trip to the Northwest with Wu Qianjin this time, right? We encountered a robber on the way, and I saved his life. Then he told me some news, but I haven’t been able to make up my mind yet,” Zhou Mingqian subconsciously touched his nose.

Seeing his wife's expression, he quickly explained, "Honey, I really didn't mean to. I just didn't want to leave your side."

Shen Banxia was furious, "You, other people's lives are not as important as yours."

“Honey, of course I know. I only went to save people because I was confident. He told me that their supply and marketing cooperative is recruiting purchasing agents, and the exam is next Monday. I haven’t decided yet. After all, if I go to work, I won’t be able to stay with you at the clinic. And you’re pregnant now, so I’m worried about you.”

Shen Banxia was almost driven mad by him. This man only knew how to report good news and not bad news.

"Put that matter aside for now, and reach out your hand."

Zhou Mingqian quickly stretched out his hand. After listening, Shen Banxia's face darkened even more. She took out a pen and quickly wrote down the prescription. "Get the medicine yourself. Boil three bowls of water down to one bowl."

Zhou Mingqian smiled ingratiatingly, "Wife, I was really wrong. I will never do it again. I will definitely take good care of myself."

"How could that be? You're a great hero, why would you need to take care of your health? You, Zhou Mingqian, are incredibly skilled; you can recover from injuries without even needing medicine."

Zhou Mingqian knew his wife was worried about him, and he was indeed in the wrong this time.

Sigh, if I had known it would be like this, I should have shown it to my wife as soon as I got back.

“Honey, I know I was reckless this time, but I was really afraid you would worry. Actually, I had calculated this rescue. I was willing to risk minor injuries to save him. Wu Qianjin’s father is the director of the supply and marketing cooperative. The weather has been getting increasingly strange lately. If I can save someone’s life, then…” Zhou Mingqian didn’t really want to tell his wife about these calculations.

He always felt that someone as wonderful as his wife shouldn't be involved in these complicated matters.

Shen Banxia couldn't help but pinch the soft flesh on his waist, "Can you guarantee that everything will be foolproof? What if you miscalculate? Do you want to watch your wife remarry with the child and call another man 'Dad'?"

Now it was Zhou Mingqian's turn to have a dark expression. "Shen Banxia, ​​don't even think about it."

"Hmph, Zhou Mingqian, if you don't take your own body seriously, see if I dare to do it!" Shen Banxia wasn't afraid of his bluff at all.

Zhou Mingqian really didn't want to listen, so he finally used his own method to shut Shen Banxia up.

Shen Banxia was so angry that she couldn't help but punch him.

After fooling around for a while, Shen Banxia said seriously, "Zhou Mingqian, I'll say it to you one last time. Regardless of whether your original intention was for me and the child, I don't need you to risk your life for those things. I, Shen Banxia, ​​have skills. I can support myself, and I can also support you."

Zhou Mingqian felt a surge of warmth in his heart. "Wife, how can you be so good to me?"

"Get lost! You're not done lying yet. Go and brew the medicine!" Shen Banxia shouted fiercely on purpose.

"Understood," Zhou Mingqian saluted.

Shen Banxia snorted at him.

That evening, Zhou Mingqian brought up the purchasing agent matter again, saying, "Honey, I wasn't planning on taking the exam, but I've changed my mind. Even if we had enough money, we wouldn't be able to spend it. The villagers aren't stupid."

“When I become a purchasing agent, it will be much easier for us to collect supplies. The weather is getting colder and colder, and cotton is essential. The blankets at home are already a bit cold. But, if I go to work, what will you do by yourself?” Zhou Mingqian was really worried.

Looking at Zhou Mingqian's nagging and incessant chatter, she said, "You're really worrying unnecessarily. You haven't even taken the exam yet. Besides, have you forgotten how strong I am?"

"I know, but honey, now that you have a child, it's not convenient for you to hit people anymore. As for the exam, honey, you know me. I'm not good at working, but I'm very smart."

Shen Banxia knew, of course, that Zhou Mingqian was the kind of academic genius who could learn anything at a glance. Back then, he studied antiques with his late grandparents, and it's no exaggeration to say that he could talk about five thousand years of history with ease.

If it weren't for the gap in college entrance exam scores, he would have been admitted to the top university long ago.

Now that he's willing to go out, Shen Banxia is actually happy for him. "You don't need to worry about me. It's not like you don't come back every day. Besides, although it's not an official separation, we're basically leaving with nothing. We need money everywhere, and the purchasing agent job is perfect. Also, the clinic isn't a place to live permanently; there are too many people coming and going. My due date is next June, and I'm thinking of building a new house in the spring."

"good".

"By the way, if you have some free time, you should try to see if you can get a bicycle ticket. If you really get the job as a purchasing agent, you'll really need it."

Listening to his wife's plans for their future, Zhou Mingqian became even more motivated.

He felt that his greatest fortune was marrying Shen Banxia.

"Wife, don't worry, I will definitely make sure you live a good life." As for the Zhou family, he didn't want to mention them anymore.

After a good night's sleep, Zhou Mingqian left early the next day. Shen Banxia was eating an egg when Aunt Zhu rushed over, "Banxia, ​​something bad has happened!"