Lin Daliang's eyes dimmed upon hearing this. His second sister-in-law was right; he wouldn't be able to work in the fields for at least a year and a half. Even after he recovered, as his sister-in-law said, the farm work was too strenuous for him to handle for long periods. Although he said he would work hard to support his family once he recovered, he knew in his heart that his body...
"How about you start raising some sheep at home next year, Daliang? Raising sheep only requires letting them out to graze on their own, and it's not tiring at all. Not only can sheep be sold for money, but once they give birth, they produce milk for a long time. I'll probably be doing some food business in the future, and then your family can supply me with sheep milk, okay?"
Song Anxin thought that these snacks would become a specialty of her family's restaurant, and raising sheep would be perfect for Lin Daliang's health. Goat milk wasn't cheap, but it would provide their family with a substantial and stable income in the future, so Lin Daliang wouldn't have to worry about making a living, and she could solve her family's milk supply problem. Cows were labor-intensive and precious, and their milk production period was short, so she didn't dare to hope to use cow milk every time. In comparison, goat milk was the best choice.
She added, "If your family doesn't have enough money to buy sheep, you can ask Aunt Cuiying to come to the workshop in advance to get her wages."
Lin Daliang stood there dumbfounded, not knowing what to say. He tried his best to calm the excitement in his chest, and his eyes were already red again.
He knew that Lin Ersao was helping his family, helping him. His health had already cost the family a lot of money, his parents were getting older, and he had two children to care for. Every night, he felt guilty and anxious. He knew that in the future, the heavy burden of the family would fall on his shoulders...
After a long pause, he choked up and said, "Second sister-in-law, thank you for being willing to help our family so much and showing me the way. I will definitely raise these sheep well and give your family the best sheep milk."
Lin Daliang said goodbye to Song Anxin. As he turned around, two lines of tears uncontrollably dripped down his chin. Afraid of being seen, he quickly quickened his pace and left.
Granny Wei sighed from the side, "This person has it tough. Luckily, he met you, Madam. You are truly kind-hearted."
Song Anxin smiled but didn't say anything. Being kind to those who deserve it is doing evil to yourself. Lin Daliang is a grateful and filial person, and Uncle Lin's family is also very good. She doesn't mind helping them out.
When Lin Daliang returned home and told his family about it, Uncle Lin and Aunt Cuiying were overjoyed. Lin Songzi was also very happy for his father. He often saw his father looking worried and sighing at night. Although he was young, he knew what his father was worried about. Now that he had this job, his father could rest assured.
Although Lin Huazi didn't understand what was going on, she was so happy to know that her family was going to raise sheep that she clapped her hands on the kang and said, "Great! Our family is going to have lambs. I'll help Daddy herd the lambs."
Uncle Lin said with a happy expression, "Old woman, quickly bring out all our money and see how many sheep we can buy."
The family began to plan their future sheep-raising scheme on the kang (a heated brick bed), full of enthusiasm, because they knew that the approach suggested by Aunt Lin was definitely the right one.
After dinner, Song Anxin's family played checkers on the kang (a heated brick bed). Checkers can be played by six people, with players building and dismantling bridges for each other – each game is a fierce battle. Lin Fengshou, Feng He, and Song Anbang are particularly fond of this game; it's the only thing that can get Song Anbang and Lin Fenghe to put down their books. Since they came back, every night they always drag her, Feng Nian, and Feng Yao to play a good game before going to sleep. Lin Fengshou finally doesn't have to go to Uncle Bai and Asi to play anymore.
After they fought a few more rounds, Old Mrs. Song came to tell them to go to sleep. Just before midnight, there was a knock on her door.
"Knock knock knock... knock knock knock..." The knocking on the door was urgent and heavy.
"Fengnian's mother, open the door! It's Aunt Tietou! Knock knock knock... Fengnian's mother, help me..."
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Song Anxin had already been woken up by Granny Wei, and they were hurrying towards the side hall. Granny Wei said from the side:
"That Aunt Tietou was knocking on the door outside, saying that her daughter-in-law was in labor, and the village midwife came and said it was a difficult birth, so she came to us for help."
Upon hearing this, Song Anxin's expression darkened further, and she quickened her pace. In ancient times, difficult childbirth was no small matter; it could easily result in the death of both mother and child.
Upon arriving at the side hall, apart from Old Madam Song and Lin Fengyao who hadn't been notified, Song Mei, along with Granny Sun and Feng Nian and An Bang, were already there. As soon as Aunt Tie Tou saw Song Anxin, she immediately knelt before her, her lips trembling as she said:
"Fengnian's mother, I beg you, please save Hong'er and the child in her womb. They are our family's only heir..."
Song Anxin quickly helped Aunt Tietou up and found that her body was ice-cold and her lips were pale with cold. She quickly took off her cloak and draped it over her shoulders, saying:
"Auntie Tietou, don't worry. I've already sent Qingfeng to the county to fetch a doctor."
It would be safer for Qingfeng to go to the county to bring a doctor than for Anfu and his group to go.
Tie Tou's hand was held by Song Anxin, and a warm feeling came from her palm, which instantly calmed her down. Feng Nian Niang always had a reassuring power.
Hearing Song Anxin's words, Aunt Fangtou, whose face was already streaked with tears, said:
"Thank you, Fengnian's mother, thank you for helping our family despite past grievances. I have to go back quickly, Hong'er is still waiting for me at home, I'm really scared..."
Song Anxin could feel that Aunt Tietou's hands were still trembling. She tried her best to comfort her, but was also worried that something might happen to her on her way back, so she said:
“Auntie Tietou, calm down. I’ll go back with you to see what’s going on.”
Song Mei also said, "Mother, I'll go with you too. Liu Hong'er helped me before."
Song Anxin nodded and said, "Anbang, Fengnian... you guys just stay home and behave yourselves. I'll have Qingshan report if anything happens."
Song Anbang, Lin Fengnian, and Fengshou agreed. They knew that it would be useless for the men to go. Although Lin Gangzi had harmed their family, Tie Tou's family was still a member of their Lin family. Lin Gangzi had already received the punishment he deserved, and their family couldn't just stand by and watch two lives go by.
Song Anxin and Song Mei, along with Granny Wei, Granny Sun, and Qingshan, left with Aunt Tietou.
The night was bitterly cold in the dead of winter, and the north wind howled as if slicing through one's face. Song Anxin and the others wrapped themselves tightly in their cloaks and did not dare to slow down their pace.
Soon, Song Anxin and the others arrived at Aunt Tietou's house. Upon entering the courtyard, they saw Lin Gangzi's father, Lin Tietou, pacing anxiously outside the inner room, while Liu Hong'er's heart-wrenching screams came from inside.
"Ah!... It hurts so much, ah... I'm going to die from the pain... Grandma Fangying, please save me... Ah!..."
Grandma Fangying was the village's traditional midwife and a member of the Lin family. Song Anxin and the others quickly entered the delivery room. As soon as they entered, a strong smell of blood hit their noses. Liu Hong'er was lying on the kang (a heated brick bed), her clothes were soaked with sweat, her lips were bleeding from being bitten, her eyes were tightly closed, and she was screaming in pain. She was also gasping for breath from time to time, like a fish on the verge of death.
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