"You don't need the things, you can take them back."
Looking at Zheng Hu's patched clothes, Ruan Qiushui guessed that he must be having a hard time.
"That won't do. If I can't deliver these things, won't my colleagues at the factory be ashamed of me?"
If giving gifts won't work, what will?
"Besides thanking Ms. Ruan and bringing the money, I've also come on the factory manager's orders to inquire about the progress of your summer design drawings."
Summer is just over two months away overseas, and it will take time for clothing pattern making, production, and shipping. The foreign clients have already called to urge us on.
Zheng Hu was very careful, afraid that Ruan Qiushui might get upset and stop painting.
He also brought the factory's official seal, waiting to receive the design drawings so he could write a receipt for Ruan Qiushui.
It would be awkward if people misunderstood him as someone trying to get the design drawings for free.
"The summer design drawings? I already finished them. Wait here, I'll go get them for you."
Ruan Qiushui went to the bedroom.
When she had free time, she finished drawing all the summer, autumn, and winter scenes.
"Have some water."
Considering that he was giving money to his wife, Gu Changfeng poured him a glass of cold water using a communal water cup.
"Thanks."
Gu Changfeng looked like someone not to be trifled with, and Zheng Hu was flattered and quickly took two sips.
"for you."
Ruan Qiushui handed six design drawings to Zheng Hu.
"This is absolutely beautiful."
Even an amateur like Zheng Hu thinks it's great.
If this were sold overseas, how much foreign exchange would it generate?
"I'll go back and give it to Director Jiang right away."
"Ms. Ruan, I'll come to deliver your salary again next time."
Zheng Hu quickly wrote down the receipt and excitedly returned to the factory to report back.
"Wife? Hmm?"
Gu Changfeng wrapped his arms around Ruan Qiushui's waist, their noses almost touching, waiting for his wife to satisfy his curiosity.
"Here's what happened."
Ruan Qiushui recounted her encounter with the foreign businessman and Jiang Changguo at the state-run restaurant.
"My wife is really amazing."
Gu Changfeng kissed Ruan Qiushui's lips, feeling very proud.
Such an outstanding woman is his wife; how many men should envy him?
Ha, there's no use in being envious; he's the legitimate one.
Gu Changfeng and Ruan Qiushui were intimate for a while, then after cleaning up the dishes, Gu Changfeng rode his bicycle to the county.
Ruan Qiushui looked at the more than five hundred yuan on the table and was very happy.
It wasn't just that her abilities were being recognized, but also that this provided her with a good excuse to improve her standard of living.
From now on, she won't have to sneak around to eat meat anymore.
…
Three days later, Zhao Desheng and Wei Weiwei were sentenced to twenty years in prison for hiring someone to commit murder.
Li Duoxi, Zhao Meimei, and Duan Zhiyu, the son-in-law who moved in with his wife's family, caused a scene at the brigade office and surrounded Ruan Qiushui.
In the end, Gu Changfeng gave him a beating, and the matter was dropped.
That afternoon, Wang Jun helped Chen Fenglan to the clinic.
"What's wrong with Sister Chen?"
Seeing Wang Jun being so cautious, Ruan Qiushui thought Chen Fenglan was injured somewhere.
“Ruan Zhiqing, my daughter Fenglan hasn’t been feeling well these past few days. Could you please take a look and see what’s wrong?”
My wife hasn't eaten much these past few days, and her legs are weak.
"Could I have some kind of terminal illness?"
She's always been in good health and has a great appetite, so why is she suddenly feeling nauseous and sleepy?
"Let me take a look."
Ruan Qiushui took Chen Fenglan's pulse and raised an eyebrow.
"Brother Wang, Sister Chen is pregnant. Congratulations! She's almost two months along."
Ruan Qiushui was genuinely happy for Chen Fenglan.
"real?"
Chen Fenglan stood there, stunned.
"Very good!"
Overjoyed, Wang Jun wept. Looking at Chen Fenglan's slightly protruding belly, he wished he could go out and shout it out loud so that the whole brigade would know.
"but."
Ruan Qiushui dampened Wang Jun's enthusiasm.
"But what?"
Wang Jun clenched his hands and nervously swallowed.
"Sister Chen has probably been working hard lately and hasn't been getting enough nutrition, so there are signs of a miscarriage."
If this continues, I'm afraid we won't be able to save the child.
"No wonder I saw blood a few days ago, I thought it was my period."
When Chen Fenglan found blood on her underwear, she didn't think about being pregnant at all and assumed that her delayed period had finally arrived.
"It's all my fault."
He failed to provide his wife with a good life, causing her to suffer along with him.
Don't say that.
Chen Fenglan also felt sorry for Wang Jun.
During this period, Wang Jun was busy with various tasks, not only working in the fields but also hunting in the mountains. In his spare time, he also helped with carpentry work to earn some money to build a house.
He was often busy until the wee hours of the morning and never seemed to get a good night's sleep.
"Don't worry too much. I'll prescribe three doses of medicine to help with the pregnancy so that Sister Chen can take them. As long as Sister Chen rests well, there won't be any problems."
"The most important thing is to ensure adequate nutrition."
Both the mother and the fetus need nutrition, and this cannot be neglected.
"Okay, we understand."
Wang Jun nodded and handed Ruan Qiushui a one-yuan consultation fee.
He needs to go back and get his wife some good food to nourish her.
"Boil three bowls of water down to one bowl, take it once a day, and I'll check on the situation again in three days."
Ruan Qiushui handed the medicine to Wang Jun, explained some precautions, and then let the two leave.
It was getting late, so Ruan Qiushui closed the clinic door and led Hei Zi home.
"Woof."
As they walked along the path, Hei Zi, who was walking ahead, suddenly shouted.
Ruan Qiushui looked in the direction Hei Zi was calling and saw Song Baoyu, the daughter of the Song family, sneaking out of the woods.
Song Baoyu, who was walking forward with his head down, was startled when he saw Ruan Qiushui standing not far away. He clutched his chest and ran away as fast as he could.
"?"
Did you need to pee and went into the woods to relieve yourself? Are you that shy?
Ruan Qiushui deliberately led Heizi away from the woods, so as not to offend Heizi's dog nose with the smell.
Gu Changfeng, who was as late as usual, had not returned yet. After Ruan Qiushui finished eating and drinking, she put the food in the refrigerator, turned around and went back to her bedroom to start reading.
Third Sister-in-law, are you there?
Gu Changshu and Gu Xiaoxiao came together.
"What is it? Come in and tell me."
Ruan Qiushui opened the courtyard gate and let the two into the house.
"Third sister-in-law, Fourth brother and I have a few questions that we don't understand, and we wanted to ask you."
Gu Xiaoxiao felt a little embarrassed.
She and her fourth brother didn't want to trouble their third sister-in-law, but after asking around, no one could give them a clear answer, so they had no choice but to come to her.
"Come here, let Third Sister-in-law take a look."
Ruan Qiushui took Gu Xiaoxiao's book and looked at the questions she had circled.
"This is..."
Ruan Qiushui patiently explained Gu Xiaoxiao's doubts, and Gu Changshu would occasionally chime in with a few words. Before they knew it, it was late at night.
"I'm so sleepy."
Gu Xiaoxiao, who had just been eagerly seeking talent, felt her eyelids almost closing as soon as she relaxed.
"Me too."
Gu Changshu rubbed his eyes and prepared to go back to sleep.
"Woof woof woof!"
Kuroko, who was in a dozing state, suddenly stood up straight and rushed out of the bedroom.
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