Chapter 100 She's Going to Give Birth
Wang Liping completely agreed with Liang Manxiu's words; she actually thought the same thing. Aunt Qian looked at the things Shen Yuzhu had brought and sighed.
“Liping, look at Yuzhu, Manxiu and Wangshu. They are not your relatives, but they think of you all the time. They are closer than your own sisters. It’s not that I’m being mean, but think about your family. You and Xiaofeng have been married for so long. Have they sent you anything nice? Every time they write, they ask for money, food and other things. You’ve had a hard time in the countryside. Have they ever been understanding?”
As the saying goes, "A small favor is met with resentment, a large favor with gratitude." Even one's own family wouldn't be so generous with their help. Wang Liping came to the countryside, not to enjoy a life of luxury.
Do you think the Wang family in the city doesn't know what kind of life they lead in the countryside?
But day after day, year after year, they waited for Wang Liping's help and got used to her contributions. Even after they got married, they didn't forget to send her a letter every month urging her to send things.
Aunt Qian used to think that this child was really sensible, but after so many years, the Wang family still wants money and food. She felt a chill run down her spine. How cruel the parents and siblings must be to leech off their daughter who went to the countryside like this.
What she said today was actually a bit against the rules, but she felt so frustrated and had to get it off her chest.
Wang Liping lowered her eyes and stroked her belly. She knew all too well that after getting married, she gradually reduced the things and money she sent home, and Feng Zhengyang never said anything about it.
On two separate occasions, she even sent a copy to the Feng family. As a result, her parents-in-law quickly wrote back after receiving it, and sent even more things, just in case she felt wronged. They also praised her for being sensible.
This stark contrast in behavior made her feel uneasy.
“Aunt Qian, I know.”
Aunt Qian wanted to say something more, but when she met Shen Yuzhu's blinking eyes, she quickly stopped talking, chuckled, poured some water for everyone, changed the subject, and turned to go to the kitchen.
The atmosphere was tense for a moment. Shen Yuzhu reached out and patted Wang Liping. What was the difference between Wang Liping now and her in her previous life? She was trying so hard to add food to the family’s diet. Wasn’t she just clinging to that little bit of family affection?
"You know what's going on, so we won't say too much. Just take good care of yourself. I'm fine now, but I'll come to see you at the hospital after you give birth, okay?"
"Oh, thank you, Yuzhu. I've said thank you so many times, but I still can't help it every time."
"I can't help but say it, Wang Shu and I are just like you, we couldn't stop saying 'thank you' whenever she said it, hahaha..."
Wang Liping laughed along with her. She knew that Liang Manxiu was joking around because she was afraid that if she received too much kindness, she would become resentful. This was just like how her family didn't remember the kindness she had shown them when she sent things to them all the time.
She herself was a living example, so how could she harbor resentment towards Shen Yuzhu? She only regretted that she was not capable enough to repay even a fraction of this kindness.
"It's getting late, so Manxiu and I will head back now. My sister made a lot of delicious food for lunch today. I'll tell Aunt Qian to cook less rice and bring you some vegetables later!"
"No need. You're going back to your parents' home. The whole family can have a happy meal together. Don't worry about me."
Shen Yuzhu smiled and said, "I'm not thinking about you, I'm thinking about the little baby in your belly. If I touch him, he kicks me. I have to try to please him. What if he won't let me hold him after he's born?"
When the two of them left, they said goodbye to Aunt Qian. The kitchen had just been lit and the first dish hadn't even been cooked yet when they were told that they could wait for lunch. Aunt Qian happily agreed.
No sooner had they left than Wang Liping entered the kitchen, where she took out ten eggs and a can of meat from the cupboard.
"Auntie, could you please make me some scallion and egg soup? Also, braise this canned meat with cabbage and glass noodles. Once it's done, send it over to Yuzhu and the others. Qing is waiting to eat it. What they give us is definitely good, but we can't just eat it for free, can we?"
"Okay, okay, I'll do it right away. Liping, you go back to your room and rest."
Wang Liping nodded, then remembered that the clothes she had made for Shen Yuzhu were already finished. She walked into the house with her big pregnant belly, and soon came out with a cloth bag.
"Aunt Qian, I'll have to trouble you to take this to Yuzhu later. It's a set of clothes she asked me to make for her and Zhao Yue, but I forgot about it."
"Okay, I got it. Let's go, let me help you back inside. Watch your step!"
Wang Liping smiled. Aunt Qian took good care of her. The yard was so clean that there wasn't even a single leaf left. She was afraid that she would trip over something. Aunt Qian also fed the pigs, sheep, chickens, and ducks.
It was really tough. She and Feng Zhengyang discussed it and decided that after she gave birth, they would have to trouble Aunt Qian to take care of her. They would give her an extra dollar so that she wouldn't have to suffer from the lack of food. The amount of money given was small, just enough to make sure she wasn't hungry.
Feng Zhengyang naturally agreed. He already felt very guilty that no one from his family could come to the wedding or help take care of his wife during her pregnancy and postpartum period. He gave her 100 yuan to take good care of her.
While Shen Yuzhu's side was bustling with activity, Qiao Wangshu worked quickly and efficiently, and the food was almost ready.
Before long, Liang Manxiu put the food for Wang Liping and Aunt Qian into a basket. She told Shen Yuzhu and the others to eat first while she went to deliver the food. But before she even left the courtyard, Aunt Qian came over carrying a basket.
Shen Yuzhu and Shen Yuming rushed out to greet her, thinking something had happened. After hearing what Aunt Qian said, they exclaimed "Oh dear!" a few times, changed the basket, and told Aunt Qian to hurry back.
Wang Liping can't be without someone by her side.
But in just that short time, before Aunt Qian even reached the yard, she heard Wang Liping's shrill scream. Startled, she clutched the basket in her hand and ran into the yard.
Shen Yuzhu and Shen Yuming were still chatting and laughing, but since they were close to Wang Liping's house, they quickly stood up when they heard the noise. Chu Lian reacted even faster; she had heard before that Wang Liping was about to give birth.
She was a doctor, and before anyone else could react, she put down her chopsticks and ran out.
Zhou Daoming pulled Zhou Congsheng, who was about to leave, and said, "Go and check on the situation. If you need to go to the hospital, hurry up and borrow a car. Listen to me, we can't delay this!"
"Yes, Father!"
Wang Liping rubbed her belly, looking at the puddle of water beneath her, and felt extremely panicked.
"Help, help me, um~!"
"Liping, Auntie's here! Auntie's here! What's wrong with you? Didn't I tell you to wait inside? Why did you come out? Good heavens, she's about to give birth! She's about to give birth!"
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