Wang Caigu's hand was still pulling Zhao Wei's ear, but her eyes were wide open, staring straight at Yunxiu's belly, as if she wanted to see a flower on the flat cloth.
"You...you guys..." Her lips trembled, and she suddenly let go of Zhao Wei and grabbed Yunxiu's hand with such force that it almost hurt her. "Yunxiu, tell me, are you really pregnant?"
Yunxiu blushed at the sudden enthusiasm and nodded, her voice as thin as a mosquito: "Well, I just checked, it's six weeks, and it's twins."
"Twins?! Oh my god!"
Wang Caigu seemed to be struck by lightning and staggered back half a step. Fortunately, she was supported by Zhao Yong behind her.
She pointed at Yunxiu's belly, then at Zhao Wei, and suddenly let out a loud "Ah".
"I...I now have hope! The Zhao family has an heir!"
Zhao Yong laughed at the side: "Good news, this is a great thing! Come on, come in and sit down, I'm going to kill an old hen!"
He turned and ran towards the chicken coop, his steps so brisk that he didn't look like a fifty-year-old man.
Liu Qian and Zhao Nan heard the news and ran over quickly. They squeezed at the door and stood on tiptoe to glance at Yunxiu's belly.
Liu Qian smacked his lips. "Cousin, are there really two little babies in there? Can they move?"
Zhao Nan rolled his eyes at him and said, "You're still young, what are you thinking about? Go away, why are you joining in the fun, little kid?"
Liu Qian curled his lips and stopped talking.
However, the family is going to have a new baby, which means that life will be more lively in the future, and life suddenly seems more hopeful.
The whole family rushed into the main room in a noisy manner. Wang Caigu pulled Yunxiu to sit on the edge of the kang and kept asking about their well-being.
"Have you had breakfast? Are you hungry? Do you want something sour or spicy? I'll go make you some brown sugar eggs right now!"
As she was about to stand up, Yunxiu pulled her back: "Mom, I'm not hungry. I just ate on the way."
"You have to make up for it after you've eaten!"
Wang Caigu didn't listen and rushed into the kitchen in a hurry.
The flames in the stove crackled, and soon the sweet smell of brown sugar wafted out, mixed with the shouts of Zhao Yong as he slaughtered chickens, filling the entire yard.
Zhao Wei leaned against the door frame, watching his mother spinning around the stove like a top and his father squatting in the yard plucking chicken feathers. The smile on his face never faded.
In his previous life, he always heard people say that "home" is warm, but it was not until this moment that he truly understood it - it is the heat from the stove, the light in the eyes of loved ones, and the concern hidden in the noise that makes the days hot.
Just as she was in a daze, Wang Caigu came out with a bowl of brown sugar eggs and stuffed it into Yunxiu's hands without saying anything: "Eat it quickly while it's hot! When I was pregnant with Wei Ge'er, I didn't have such a good thing."
During the confinement period, even eating eggs was a luxury.
She glared at Zhao Wei again, "And you, from today on, you will be responsible for all the housework! If Yunxiu loses a hair, I will peel off your skin!"
Zhao Wei nodded quickly: "I know, I know. From now on, she will be our old Buddha. I will serve her like a slave."
Yunxiu held the warm porcelain bowl in her hand and looked at the bustling scene in front of her, her eyes becoming teary again.
She secretly glanced at Zhao Wei, who was also looking at her, with the light in his eyes brighter than the sun at the gate of the courtyard.
At this time, the old grandmother came out from the inner room with a cane, and touched Yunxiu's arm tremblingly: "Good child, you have worked hard." She took out a red cloth bag from her arms, opened it layer by layer, and inside were two smoothly polished silver lock pieces.
"This is what I prepared for Zhao Wei's mother. There were originally three of them, hoping that she would have more children. Unexpectedly, she only gave birth to Wei Ge'er, so there are only two left here."
"I'll give it to you now. Keep the two babies safe."
Yunxiu took the lock. The cold silver object pressed against her palm, but it warmed her heart to the point of shivering.
The sunlight from outside the window shone in obliquely, falling on the smiling faces of the family. Even the bunches of corn hanging on the wall seemed to be nodding in congratulations.
"Oh, right," Zhao Wei slapped his thigh, "How can I miss Master for such a happy event? I have to write him a letter! Tell him that I'm going to be the Grand Master!"
Wang Caigu glared at him: "What letter? He is so unpredictable, it's hard to contact him!"
But Zhao Wei didn't care and insisted on writing.
He calculated Lin Qinghe's walking speed and found that he had only been walking for a week, so he should still be in the county town.
He and the other party had agreed that no matter where they were, they would telegraph back at any time to report their safety.
These days, although the master and disciple are a little far apart.
But in fact, Zhao Wei could still learn a lot of details from the telegrams sent by the other party.
It's really not difficult for the two to get in touch.
It's nothing more than spending money, and it's very likely that some telegrams will be sent in vain, but who cares? He is happy now, and if he doesn't say this, he will be depressed.
Along with the telegram, there was a short letter enclosed.
"Master, I am writing to you as if I were in person."
"When you left, you asked me to take good care of the Elm Tree Vault. Now everything is fine in the vault. The rice seeds in the experimental field have broken through the soil, and the honeysuckle in the medicinal herb garden has also sprouted."
"It's just that I have a piece of great news that I haven't told you yet, for fear that you will wake up laughing in the middle of the night - Yunxiu is pregnant, six weeks, and they are twins."
"You always say that medical skills should be passed down from generation to generation. Now our family will give you two disciples. Maybe one of them will be able to inherit your legacy."
"Also, the old hens at home have started to brood. I've kept the fattest one for you to make chicken soup when you come back."
"As for the medical records you mentioned, have you started writing? If you are short of medicinal specimens, I will ask Erxiao to go up the mountain to collect them for you. They are guaranteed to be fresh."
"Take care of yourself while you are practicing medicine outside, and don't always eat dry food. Your apprentice has some extra money now, so let me know in the telegram and I will transfer it to you."
"I hope you can reply to my letter soon. It would be best if you can come back before the babies start to move, so that they can hear the master's voice first. Disciple Zhao Wei respectfully presents this!"
These words expressed Zhao Wei's earnest heart. I wonder how Lin Qinghe would react after reading them...
After sending the letter, he ran to the station and asked someone to take a message back to Erlaizi and the others.
He wanted to make this important life event known to everyone in the world.
Er Laizi and his friends were quite quick. They found out almost on the same day and ran back to the village the next day.
He also held a number of precious gifts in his hands, such as malted milk, canned food, and various small biscuits and sweet snacks.
Now, they all have success and have found girls in the city as their partners.
These days are prosperous, all thanks to Zhao Wei.
Right now, we naturally have to treat Master’s important matters as our own.
Master Lin is back too. As a chef, it is not easy for him to find time to make this trip.
Of course we have to prepare a few tables and celebrate!
Everyone was immersed in joy. The forest fire and the things that happened to the people in Mouse Village seemed like things of the past life.
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