During my years in Hongqi Village, although I lived a simple life, I didn't have many upsetting things to do.
There was no anxiety or fear, only peace of mind.
Even though she had to go to the fields every day, she still managed to recover her damaged body.
The people here are kind-hearted, tolerant, and won't make things difficult for them.
The work they were given was all that they could do and that their bodies could handle.
With the money and coupons Xiaolin gave them every now and then, and the vegetables that Lili would occasionally bring, they lived a very good life, even better than most people in Hongqi Village.
With Lin Mu, who can both cook and do chores, their health has improved even further.
Even with its dilapidated state, the guqin endured for so many years before finally passing away when its life force was exhausted.
Therefore, they are blessed and lucky.
All of this seems to have changed because of Lili.
"Lili, thank you so much for all these years. If it weren't for you, we old folks would have died long ago." How could we still be alive to see this beautiful scenery?
"Grandma Zhao, why are you saying such things again? I already said that I was just helping Brother Qian."
“I only did some small things, and besides, you’ve given me quite a lot.”
At least, that grandmotherly love made her feel like she had met her grandmother from a past life.
This also reduced the amount of regret in her heart.
These are things that cannot be seen or touched, but she can feel them.
"Although it's a small matter, it's very important." It directly relates to their lives.
"Grandma, if you keep saying that, I won't come."
"I already consider you family, why are you still being so polite with me? If you keep doing this, I'll get hurt."
Song Lili clutched her heart, looking utterly heartbroken, which completely dispelled Zhao Qian's feelings, leaving only amusement.
"Okay, okay, I won't say anymore, I won't say anymore, alright?" Just keep it in your heart.
"That's more like it." Song Lili finally gave up.
She's really not suited for this kind of sentimental setting; chatting is much more comfortable for her.
After the New Year, everything returned to normal, and it seemed that this year was no different from any other year.
But Song Lili understood that some places had already begun to change, the most obvious being the so-called black market.
In the past, people would do it secretly, choosing to do it at night, for fear of getting caught.
Lately, she seems to see that some people bring things back from town during the day.
The environment has gradually eased without us even realizing it, and capital is starting to rise again.
She observed silently, keeping it in mind, without intending to do anything. She hadn't unloaded her cargo yet, so it was inconvenient for her to do anything.
I have the will but not the power; I can only watch.
And so another month passed, and it was now the second month of the lunar calendar. Song Lili was nine months pregnant.
As the due date approached, she became increasingly nervous, and Zhang Qinghua was even more anxious, sometimes not daring to sleep soundly at night, fearing that she might suddenly go into labor in the middle of the night.
Song Lili remembered, but it wasn't that dramatic. She hadn't left the house in the past few days, for fear that if she went out, she might be about to give birth.
Lin Xue followed her around all the time, even to the toilet, which made Song Lili feel helpless.
"Don't be so nervous, or I'll become nervous too, all nervous and paranoid."
The first time, I didn't notice anything different, but the baby was still born anyway.
Why has everyone changed this time?
Just as she was feeling helpless, warm-hearted, and somewhat melancholy, she was finally about to give birth.
Early in the morning, she felt a little uncomfortable in her stomach, a dull, aching pain, but it wasn't very noticeable. She would endure it for a while, and when she checked again, it was gone, so she didn't pay much attention to it.
I drifted off to sleep again.
When Zhang Qinghua finished eating and was about to get out of bed, she was woken up by the pain.
"What's wrong?" Zhang Qinghua came in and, seeing her pale face, quickly asked.
She had originally planned to tell Song Lili that he was going out, but she didn't expect to see Song Lili's distressed expression.
"I...I think I might be going into labor? My stomach hurts a little." And it seems like something is leaking out?
"She's about to give birth? Then... then you lie still and I'll go get the midwife." Zhang Qinghua panicked for a moment, then quickly forced herself to calm down.
He ran out and called to Lin Xue, who was heading to the kitchen to tidy up, "Lin Xue, your sister-in-law is about to give birth. Go inside and stay with her. I'll go call the midwife."
Now, the only option is to find a midwife.
The two had planned to go to the hospital after he finished his spring planting today, but now it's not possible.
"Okay, then hurry up and go." Upon hearing this, Lin Xue rushed in without even putting the bowls in the kitchen.
Zhang Qinghua went to find a midwife as quickly as possible. It had been arranged beforehand.
At home, everyone was worried because Song Lili was about to give birth. Zhang Shengtian and Zhang Qingguo watched over the two children and prevented them from barging in.
Inside the house, only Lin Xue was with them; it wasn't convenient for the two men in bright colors to go in.
"Grandpa, what's wrong?" the little boy asked, confused, not understanding why the adults were so nervous.
"Your mother is going to have a little sister." Zhang Shengtian stared nervously at Song Lili's room, not even knowing what he was saying.
"Really? My little sister is coming out? That's wonderful! I can play with her now!" Xiao Chen jumped up happily.
He had no idea, no idea of the dangers of childbirth.
He was just thinking that he would have a little sister in the future, and he could play with her and protect her.
This is what my mother said: an older brother should protect his younger sister and not let her be bullied.
"Alright, I'll take you to the fields. You can't stay here today."
Zhang Shengtian quickly grabbed Xiao Chen, who was about to run into the house, and decided to take him to work, otherwise he was afraid he wouldn't be able to stop the child from running inside.
“Big Brother, wait a moment. When my older brother comes back, I’ll go with you and take Xiao Zhe with me,” Zhang Qingguo said.
This situation is not suitable for children to be present.
Zhang Shengtian nodded, "Okay, that works too."
Zhang Qinghua quickly dragged the midwife over. The midwife was almost out of breath from running. As soon as she stopped, she immediately shook off Zhang Qinghua's hand, bent over, and gasped for air.
"I...I'm saying...you...why...why won't you...listen to me...?"
"I told you... there's no rush, it won't be that fast, but you... you insist on dragging me along. My old legs are about to break."
She pounded her legs, but her breathing didn't return to normal for a long time.
"Auntie, I'm so sorry, I... I'm just worried. Please go and check on my wife, see how she is."
Zhang Qinghua was very anxious, but she also knew that she had done something wrong just now, so she could only anxiously talk to the midwife.
"Alright, I'll go in and take a look, otherwise I'll look like a big bad guy."
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