The busy farming season really involves the whole family, regardless of whether you are old, young or pregnant, but the work arrangements are different.
Most of the elderly and pregnant women who were really in poor health were picking up the fallen wheat ears in the back, just like the children.
Mrs. Li is a famous matchmaker in the area within a few miles. She is good at socializing and has a sharp tongue.
Because of their special status, no one is willing to make enemies with them unless it is absolutely necessary. No matter how powerful someone is, he cannot escape the issue of marriage.
Mrs. Li had a good relationship with Zhou's mother. She was the one who introduced Zhou's eldest and second sisters-in-law. She also knew that Zhou's mother had a good relationship with Meng Zhiyu, so the next morning before dinner, she came to Zhou's house with a basket of vegetables.
Mother Zhou took the basket and looked at it. It was really full. "If you have anything to say, just tell me. How about we use this trick?"
Mrs. Li poured herself a bowl of water as if she were at home. "You're overthinking it. I didn't give you this dish."
Mother Zhou said nothing, waiting for her to continue. Mrs. Li finished her water and wiped her mouth, "This is for Meng Zhiqing."
"What's the matter? Someone asked you to find a husband for Zhiyu. She's just a little girl and hasn't even grown up yet." After all, she was delivering food to someone for no apparent reason and she was also a famous matchmaker. It was hard for Zhou's mother not to think about this.
Mrs. Li saw the discontented look on Mrs. Zhou's face and slapped her with a palm-leaf fan. "Am I really that unreliable? I just knew Meng Zhiqing knew some medical skills and you had a good relationship with her, so I wanted to ask you for help."
She only has one son, and her daughter-in-law gave birth to a granddaughter. Although she likes granddaughters, she still wants a grandson.
It was so hot that working in the fields all day long would be unbearable for a normal person, let alone a pregnant woman with a big belly, so she wanted to ask Meng Zhiyu for help.
Mother Zhou didn't know whether to agree or not. "Why don't you just ask your son to take your daughter-in-law to the hospital? Zhiyu only knows a little bit. If he makes a mistake, who will be held responsible?"
Li Pozi didn't believe it. If she could save people who had been bitten by poisonous snakes, then looking at their belly should also be able to save them. She felt that she was biased towards Meng Zhiyu and said dissatisfiedly, "Didn't I ask you to help ask? Are we still good sisters?"
Zhou's mother had no choice but to agree to help pass on the message and make some connections. So, when Meng Zhiyu was yawning and waiting for his friends outside with a big bowl of rice, he saw Zhou's mother coming over.
He looked around furtively, then whispered in her ear, "Zhiyu, Mrs. Li wants you to help her pregnant daughter-in-law and take a look at her belly. Are you willing?"
"Auntie Zhou, I don't know how to read a belly." Meng Zhiyu didn't lie. She hadn't studied obstetrics and gynecology yet, so she didn't know how to tell the gender of a baby.
"I didn't ask you to check the gender. It's just that the weather is too hot and Mrs. Li is worried that she will get too hot, so she just took a look." Mother Zhou knew that she had misunderstood and quickly explained.
Meng Zhiyu was amused by Zhou's mother's cuteness. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Then let's take a look. But first, I have to make it clear that this matter cannot be spread outside. Even if it is revealed, I will not admit it."
Zhou's mother knew her concerns, "I know, you won't say that I will also make an agreement with Li Pozi and the others."
Meng Zhiyu nodded. "Then let's do it at your house after breakfast before going to work."
Zhou's mother's family is the most trustworthy and convenient. If someone asks, it is said that they are just visiting to chat.
For breakfast today, in addition to a vegetable dumpling and a bowl of porridge from the cafeteria, Meng Zhiyu and his friends also added an egg and a fried pancake.
It's a whole morning of physical work, and I might not be able to finish it even if I'm full, let alone on an empty stomach.
After washing his dishes, Meng Zhiyu tidied himself up, said hello to Li Tingman and others, and went to Zhou's house.
When she arrived, Granny Li and her daughter-in-law were already there, sitting at the table in the yard talking. Seeing her, Granny Li stood up enthusiastically, "Oh, Meng Zhiqing is here. Look at her little face, how tender it is. She will definitely be a beauty when she grows up. Did you have breakfast, Meng Zhiqing?"
Meng Zhiyu took a bench and sat down. Looking at the pregnant young woman sitting next to Mrs. Li, she smiled and said, "Eat your fill, Aunt Li. This is my sister-in-law, right? She looks well-fed. You must be a good mother-in-law."
Mrs. Li smiled from ear to ear, "Look at this sweet little mouth. My daughter-in-law is also a good daughter-in-law and filial."
Sister Li felt a little embarrassed by the compliment, and she also complimented Mrs. Li in return. Mother Zhou looked at Mrs. Li, who was laughing so hard that her eyes disappeared, and said, "Stop laughing! Let Zhiyu take a look. It's time to get to work."
"Yes, yes, I almost forgot about Zhiyu. Please help me check on your sister-in-law Li. She has had severe stomach upset these past two days and can't sleep well at night." Mrs. Li thought she was tired or hot.
Meng Zhiyu smiled at Sister Li, "Sister Li, extend your right hand."
Sister Li took the hand that was on her belly and placed it on the table. Meng Zhiyu put his fingers on it and took her pulse calmly. No one else dared to speak for fear of disturbing her.
A few minutes later, Meng Zhiyu took his hand away and looked at Mrs. Li, who looked nervous. "Auntie Li, it's not a big deal. She's just tired. It's so hot, and Mrs. Li is pregnant. You'd better be careful."
Mrs. Li was worried, "But it's not just us who have pregnant women. Other families have them too. We can't be the only ones who are spoiled!"
If everyone follows suit, things will just get messed up and the captain will definitely not allow it.
Zhou's mother suggested, "Don't be in a hurry to earn centimeters these few days. Do less work when you work. The most important thing is to take care of your stomach."
Mrs. Li nodded and told her daughter-in-law, "From today on, you can be lazy at work. Our family doesn't need your two work points. Just give birth to the baby safely first."
Sister Li held her belly and nodded obediently.
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