Lin Chaodong's bad news shattered the peaceful life in Yue Jiuyue's family, filling the air with unease and anxiety.
But life had to go on. The family continued with their tasks: tending the land, cooking, and taking care of the children. The only difference was that they added black bean soup to their routine. They would wait for the person who was missing to come home on time to drink the soup and have a meal together through the gate.
At this point, the stingy Liu was no longer stingy. Every night she would cook different delicious dishes, which were either steamed or boiled, but they were much more meaty!
Madam Liu was afraid that Lin Chaodong would never come back and that he hadn't eaten well before he died. So she wanted to make sure that Lin Chaodong ate and drank well in his final days.
For the first time, Lin Chaobei felt that this meat wasn't so delicious after all.
The oppressive atmosphere in the house didn't dissipate for more than half a month, not because Lin Chaodong hadn't contracted the disease, nor because those in the village who had fevers had recovered, but because the floodwaters had receded to the east bank of the West Canal, and the rescue team from the county had already entered the village.
They brought food and medicine, and a doctor accompanied them, which was a lifesaver for the people of Linjiagou Village!
For Yue Jiuyue's family, it's the same!
Especially Liu, upon hearing this news, wished she could run out and kneel before the doctor, begging him to save her husband first.
However, she was pregnant and physically weak, making her susceptible to disease. Her family, including Lin Chaodong, did not allow her to go out, so she could only stay at home and wander around.
"What's going on? Why hasn't he come back yet? He should at least come back and let us know!"
She stood inside the wall, staring at the gate in front of her, as if she could hear Lin Chaonan bring back good news at any moment, or even that her husband would suddenly appear in front of her at any moment.
She can't live without her husband, and her children can't live without their father. She's not as strong as her mother-in-law; she can't raise her children well...
As time went by, Liu, who already felt that every second was an eternity, became increasingly depressed, and her bad premonition grew stronger.
If Lin Chaodong really goes, what will she do?
Thinking of this, Liu felt dizzy and breathless.
"Mother? Mother?"
When Xiaoman saw Liu clutching her chest in pain, she was so frightened that she started crying.
Actually, during this period, especially the two months of torrential rain, apart from not being able to go out, which didn't hinder Xiaoman'er's happiness, she was even happier than ever before, with her whole family pampering her and taking care of her.
But these past few days, because her father hasn't come home, the atmosphere at home has become very uncomfortable for her. She doesn't dare to speak loudly, let alone make a fuss and ask Xiao Da to play with her.
She became exceptionally well-behaved, so well-behaved that everyone subconsciously ignored her.
She sensed something was wrong at home and felt Liu's panic and confusion, so during the day, she became Liu's little shadow and stayed by her side.
"It's okay, I'm fine. Help me sit down, I'll be alright after a while."
Only then did Madam Liu notice Xiao Man'er's presence. Afraid of frightening Xiao Man'er and hurting the baby in her womb, she asked Xiao Man'er to help her sit down slowly so she could calm down.
As a result, she forgot that Xiaoman'er was only a three-year-old child, and she couldn't possibly lift her up. The two of them fell down together.
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