Miao Cuilan became increasingly angry as she spoke.
Her own daughter was useless and couldn't manage her husband's family. Now she's left behind a jinx, making her family's life miserable. She's forgotten that she secretly strangled her when she was still an infant.
“Baozhu, you and your wife should take the train to Yongning tomorrow to find Xia Enruo and also visit Guohong.”
Zhang Baozhu anticipated that his mother would become emotional, and sure enough, her words were like the muffled thunder of summer, leaving him speechless.
"Mom, wouldn't going tomorrow be too rushed? Dad's condition has just improved a bit, so you yourself..."
Miao Cuilan waved her hand, interrupting her son.
“I can take care of him. Before you leave, prepay a few more days' worth of medical expenses and leave me the living expenses. Take the hospital bills and go ask that bastard for the money.”
"Go buy the train tickets, buy them today, hurry up. This matter needs to be resolved as soon as possible; who knows how many more days your dad will have to stay in the hospital bed?"
Miao Cuilan urged her son to leave quickly, as there was no way he would get any money from her.
She's finally realized that she'll never be able to leave the countryside, so she might as well have more money in her hands for peace of mind.
Zhang Baozhu walked out dejectedly, a cigarette dangling from his lips, only to see his wife returning with a bag in her hand.
"Did you get the food?"
"Can't we just not buy it? What? Are you just waiting to starve to death? Did your mother scold you again? You can't even speak properly."
Wang Yue'e glared at her husband and prepared to go to the hospital.
"Wait a minute. Mom told us to buy train tickets and go to Yongning tomorrow to ask Xia Enruo for the money. We'll also check on Guohong while we're at it."
Upon hearing her husband's words, Wang Yue'e's heart softened. She hadn't seen her son, Guo Hong, for two months and wondered if he was adjusting well to life in prison.
"So what do you think?"
She turned around and asked.
“Then let’s go. Dad won’t be able to leave the hospital anytime soon, and there are so many places where we need to spend money. Mom won’t contribute any money, and we can’t use our savings.”
"Guo Hong is out and we don't even know what to do yet. Mom is right. Xia Enruo was brought back and raised by our sister. She may not have been breastfed, but she has eaten from the hands of others."
"She owes the Zhang family a debt she's never been in this world. Besides, this whole thing started because of her, so it's only right that she pays out of her own pocket."
"She's having a good time now, but she's brought bad luck to our whole family."
Zhang Baozhu made up his mind: since his mother wouldn't pay a penny, he would ask Xia Enruo for it; there had to be a reason. Otherwise, how could his family survive in the future?
"And what about your dad?"
"Mom said she can take care of it. Oh, and later you should prepay a week's worth of medical expenses, take all the bills, and leave Mom 10 yuan."
"I'm going to buy train tickets now, we'll leave tomorrow!"
"Zhang Baozhu, you!!! You're such a coward!"
When Wang Yue'e heard that she would have to pay more money, she was furious.
I really want to put some rat poison in their food and kill those two old bastards.
Damn it! Not a single day has been pleasant since I married into the Zhang family!
**
Yongning City
Gu Shaoxuan was afraid that his wife would get tired, so he didn't let her do anything once they got home.
He simply told Xia Enruo to sit on the sofa and rest.
He took off his clothes, rolled up his sleeves, and got to work.
The fruit was washed and placed in Xia Enruo's hands.
"Enruo, have some apples, oranges, and bananas. What else do you want to eat? I'll go out and buy it for you right now!"
Xia Enruo didn't eat much at noon because of morning sickness, and she's actually quite hungry now.
I took the fruit and ate a small bite. It was sweet and cool, and really whetted my appetite. I didn't feel nauseous at all.
"Shaoxuan, you've been with me all day, sit down and rest first. It's still early, no rush to cook."
"I'll take the meat out to defrost first. By the way, honey, is there anything you want to eat? I noticed you weren't eating anything appetizing at lunch."
Gu Shaoxuan didn't feel tired at all, especially after learning that Xia Enruo was pregnant. It was as if he had taken some kind of stimulant, and he could easily run another 5 kilometers of cross-country.
"I want to drink chicken soup. Can you bring out the free-range chicken I bought a few days ago?"
"Honey, hehehe! I...I really don't know how to make chicken soup."
Gu Shaoxuan never expected that he wouldn't know how to cook the first dish his wife ordered; he had completely miscalculated.
"It's okay, chicken soup isn't hard. You just cut the chicken into pieces and I'll stew the soup. You can make me your specialty, millet porridge with poached eggs."
I haven't had millet porridge for so long, I'm really craving it.
Besides, I should at least let my husband have a say. He was so excited today, and he kept asking me to cook for him the whole way.
"Okay. I'm best at that."
He took the chicken out, put it in a basin, and carried it to the window, where the sunlight would help it thaw faster.
After finishing his business, Gu Shaoxuan took out the lab report from the hospital that afternoon from his shirt pocket, held it in his hand and kept looking at it, his mouth stretched to the back of his head.
What are you going to do with those two pieces of paper?
Xia Enruo sat on the sofa, eating fruit and looking at his silly expression, and asked.
“I have to keep these safe, as this is our first baby. These documents are very meaningful.”
From what you're saying, it sounds like you want to do it a second, third, fourth, or fifth time!
Gu Shaoxuan walked over and sat next to Xia Enruo, putting his arm around her.
The smell of alcohol still lingered on him.
"Wife, as long as you're willing, I'll fully cooperate and guarantee to complete this sacred mission!"
His tone was as sweet as honey as he gently put his arm around Xia Enruo's waist.
He then pressed his head against her stomach, listening for any sounds.
"Let me listen again to what our baby is saying to me."
Xia Enruo stroked her husband's head. She had only ever seen this scene in TV dramas in her previous life. She never expected it to become a reality.
Gu Shaoxuan's neat short hair was not prickly to the touch.
"It's only been two months, you can't hear it yet."
“I can hear you. Who says I can’t?”
Gu Shaoxuan feigned mystery.
"So what did you hear?"
"I heard our baby say that when he grows up, he will follow his dad to protect his mom!"
After Gu Shaoxuan finished speaking, he raised his head and touched Xia Enruo's face.
He pulled her into his arms, turned his head and kissed her gently, whispering something in his ear.
"Okay, my wife. From now on, I'll protect you and the children will stand up for you."
Xia Enruo nodded and nestled her head against Gu Shaoxuan's neck.
The faint smell of tobacco mixed with the aroma of alcohol made me feel so safe and secure in his strong embrace.
She gradually felt that she couldn't live without him anymore, and she got used to his kisses, his hugs, and him calling her "wife".
Every night I would snuggle in his arms to sleep, listening to his soft breathing, and I would sleep so peacefully.
He suddenly went to the army and found it difficult to adjust.
"Shao Xuan, I love you!"
Gu Shaoxuan closed his eyes. He had finally heard those words and felt surrounded by unprecedented happiness.
"Enruo, never leave my side in this lifetime, let me hold your hand."
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