Lin Caimei didn't know how to live her life. She wanted to change her current situation, but she didn't know where to start. She worried that staying in this family would bring her more pain, but leaving meant giving up the life she had built. She fell into a deep state of confusion and bewilderment.
Thinking of this, Lin Caimei silently shed tears. She longed to one day find her own happiness, away from all these worries and pain. But reality made her feel powerless and helpless. Seeing her cry, the nurse couldn't help but advise her: "You just gave birth. Crying is not good for your eyes. You still have two daughters and a son. Life is not that bad, right?" As she spoke, she handed Lin Caimei a boiled egg. "You just gave birth. Be kind to yourself."
On the other side of the ward, a stark contrast emerged. Although it was a daughter, the old lady was overjoyed. "Oh, my sweet granddaughter, come and give me some love. The family is full of stinky boys, and finally I have a sweet little girl." Although this might be her youngest son's only blood due to work, she was still overjoyed. Her other sons all had grandsons, so there was no shortage of grandchildren. As long as the couple had a good relationship, that was all that mattered; after all, there was no throne to inherit.
The man next to her should be her husband. He was tall and strong, but very considerate. He carefully helped her up and put two pillows behind her back so that she could lean more comfortably.
"Xuemei, come on, our mother has made some old chicken soup for you. You are a great contributor to our family. Drink some chicken soup to replenish your body." The man said gently.
Li Xuemei looked exhausted, but her eyes sparkled with happiness and contentment. Despite her rural roots, her mother-in-law never looked down on her. Instead, she offered her endless love and support. She even encouraged her to continue studying and improve her knowledge, assuring her not to worry about raising her children; they would fully support her. Li Xuemei only needed to focus on her studies and find a good job. This family atmosphere made her feel incredibly fortunate and warm.
Liu Yanran watched all this quietly, with a complex emotion welling up in her heart. Whether in rural areas or cities, there always seemed to be people who held prejudices and discrimination against women, and even in the 21st century, this phenomenon still existed. In the minds of some people, gender equality was just empty talk, and their concepts always remained in the old times. Liu Yanran felt helpless and sad about this because she was powerless to change this reality. Just as she was lost in thought, she suddenly felt the baby in her belly kicking her gently a few times, as if to comfort her: "Mom, don't be sad, the babies will be here to accompany you soon."
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