Shen Qiaoyue planned to go to the hospital for a check-up after the New Year. If she was really pregnant, she would have to take good care of herself.
If she wasn't pregnant, Shen Qiaoyue would have to go out and find a job.
Factories usually require employees to be literate when hiring.
In the past few days, Shen Qiaoyue has also learned that the family in the city is indeed the same as she remembered, and she has inquired about them.
She recently expressed interest in adopting children up to the age of fourteen.
After being discharged from the hospital, Lin Lanlan stayed at the army commander's house for two days before being taken back by the Lin family.
Just then, Shen Qiaoyue saw Old Madam Lin chatting with some military families.
Shen Qiaoyue went out from her front door and walked slowly over.
I saw that Bai Le's child, Liu Jiansheng, was also there.
"Hello, Aunt Chen." Liu Jiansheng was helping an elderly woman in the family compound by letting out a ball of yarn for knitting a sweater.
When Old Mrs. Lin saw Shen Qiaoyue, her face turned very pale. She remembered that it was Shen Qiaoyue who had caused her family to lose a worker and five hundred yuan.
If it weren't for the connections behind Shen Qiaoyue, she would have loved to curse her several times over.
Grandma Lin was summoned for questioning several times because she was hospitalized after hitting her granddaughter.
Her son also warned her not to do that again.
Lately, the more I look at Lin Lanlan, the angrier I get.
"Jiansheng, you're such a good boy. Where's your mother?" Bai Le usually loves gossip, so she should be home right now.
"Bai Le said he was going to send money to the child's maternal grandfather today since the credit union is still open. And tomorrow is the New Year," Grandma Zhao explained to Jiansheng while knitting.
Shen Qiaoyue sat to one side, pinching Jiansheng's little face.
It's chubby and the clothes it's wearing are very clean.
Remembering how Jiansheng was abused by his grandparents and never had enough to eat or wear, it was only after Liu Mingchang adopted him that he began to live the good life he has now.
"Jiansheng has been taught so well by Sister-in-law Bai Le!" Shen Qiaoyue looked at Liu Jiansheng and liked the child more and more.
Grandma Zhao, wearing her reading glasses, was all smiles.
Liu Xinlan walked in from outside, just as some elderly people in the family compound were having their temperatures and blood pressure checked.
"Grandma Zhao, are you busy?" Liu Xinlan came over and met Shen Qiaoyue's gaze, understanding her intention. "Oh, Commander Lu's wife is here too."
Shen Qiaoyue: "..."
When did we become so distant?
"Dr. Liu is here to check everyone's blood pressure again," Shen Qiaoyue continued, following Liu Xinlan's lead.
"Look, I'm on vacation tomorrow. Only a few people are staying at the hospital to work. I can go on vacation once I finish my work today." As she spoke, she took out the equipment and said to Liu Jiansheng, "Jiansheng, go and call all the grandmas out. Tell them that Aunt Xinlan is here to take everyone's temperature."
"OK."
Liu Jiansheng ran off to call for help. Shen Qiaoyue watched his retreating figure and sighed, "Jiansheng is quite lucky. Bai Le and Commander Liu are both very kind people; they treat him like their own child."
“That’s right, some people treat children like animals.” After Liu Xinlan finished speaking, Old Mrs. Lin realized that she had been subtly insulted.
Liu Xinlan didn't bother to look at her face.
"It's a pity, really. There's a couple near my parents' home who are quite well-off and have always wanted to adopt a child, up to the age of fourteen, either a girl or a boy, but they haven't found a suitable one yet," Shen Qiaoyue said with a sigh.
Upon hearing this, Grandma Zhao said, "At fourteen, the child is sensible. I doubt we'll be able to get along."
"The couple has no parents and is very lonely. They just want a child. They're willing to give the child up for adoption, as long as they write a letter severing ties with the family, they'll give them two hundred yuan."
"Two hundred!" Grandma Zhao was also very surprised when she heard that.
Grandma Lin, however, became interested and quietly stopped.
Liu Xinlan took Grandma Zhao's temperature and gave her some instructions.
She continued, "I know that couple. The wife couldn't have children and wanted a child to keep her company so she wouldn't be too lonely. They lived on Gutong Road in the city, but I don't remember where."
The neighbors all knew about the couple's adoption of the child.
If Grandma Lin wants to know, she will definitely be able to find out.
After taking her temperature, Grandma Lin quietly wrote down the address.
Shen Qiaoyue added, "It's such a pity. I heard they were more inclined to adopt a girl. I've met them before. They were a very nice couple, but they longed to have a child. They spent a lot of money but couldn't cure it, so they had to give up the idea of having a child."
"That's such a pity!" Grandma Zhao exclaimed.
Before long, all the elderly people had arrived.
Grandma Lin then went home.
Shen Qiaoyue and Liu Xinlan exchanged a glance, knowing that Old Madam Lin must be going to look for someone.
As expected, not long after Shen Qiaoyue returned home, she spotted Old Lady Lin leaving with her bag.
In the afternoon, I went to the hospital.
Liu Xinlan took the child out of the family compound under the pretext of seeing a doctor for Lin Lanlan.
Shen Qiaoyue followed as well.
Upon arriving at the hospital office, Liu Xinlan examined the child. There were no marks on his arms or face, but there were still fresh wounds on his body, which she guessed were from being secretly injected.
Shen Qiaoyue rushed over.
Lin Lanlan stared blankly at them.
Shen Qiaoyue sat to one side and pulled Lin Lanlan aside, saying, "Lanlan, do you still remember what I told you?"
Lin Lanlan blinked and nodded.
Liu Xinlan held Lin Lanlan's hand, glanced at the door, and whispered, "Lanlan, your parents treat you badly. If you have the chance in the future, leave as soon as possible."
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