"Niannian, you've walked for so long, are you tired? Do you want me to carry you?"
Seeing Chu Yan's concerned inquiry, Ye Nian'an couldn't help but laugh: "Brother Yan, with your belly like this, how are you going to carry me? Aren't you afraid of crushing the baby?"
Chu Yan thought it made sense, and said seriously, "Then shall I hold you?"
"Cough cough, don't worry, I'm not tired, we'll be there soon."
Being held by Chu Yan in public, even a grown man like him wouldn't feel ashamed, but Ye Nian'an would.
It's not such an open time anymore.
Fortunately, she had the spiritual spring space. After drinking from it for more than two years, Ye Nian'an felt that her body was in great shape, and she estimated that she wouldn't have to exert so much effort during childbirth.
Over the years, the effects of the spiritual spring water on improving health have become truly astonishing.
Not to mention Ye Nian'an, just look at Chu Zhenyuan's back pain. After treatment and the use of the spiritual spring water, the frequency of his attacks has decreased and the symptoms have become milder.
When Ye Nian'an and Chu Yan arrived at the scrap metal recycling station.
Suddenly, I saw a familiar figure standing in front of me.
"Hey, Yan-ge, look, isn't that Comrade Jiang Xiaoxia?"
Ye Nian'an spoke with some uncertainty.
Chu Yan glanced at it and echoed, "It's her, Nian Nian, that's right."
Jiang Xiaoxia timidly clutched the hem of her clothes and called out to the old man lying on the reclining chair, "Grandpa..."
Grandpa Jiang glanced at Jiang Xiaoxia and knew that his granddaughter had been wronged at the Xu family. He wanted to say something, but in the end, all his words condensed into one sentence—
"Why did you come back all of a sudden?"
"I...I had a fight with Xu Gang. I wanted to have a prenatal checkup, but he wouldn't let me, saying it was a waste of money, and he even tried to hit me..."
“I told you long ago, Xu Gang is no good. He doesn’t deserve to be your husband and bring you happiness, but you just won’t listen to your grandfather.”
Hearing Grandpa Jiang say this, Jiang Xiaoxia's tears fell even harder: "Grandpa, I know I was wrong, I regret not listening to you, but the child is innocent..."
Upon hearing this, Grandpa Jiang knew that what was done was done, and could only sigh again: "Sigh! You go in first!"
At this moment, Grandpa Jiang noticed Ye Nian'an and the others, and exclaimed "Eh!"
Jiang Xiaoxia wiped away her tears, turned around subconsciously, and was stunned when she saw who it was: "Brother? Sister? You..."
"Uncle Jiang, Comrade Jiang Xiaoxia."
Ye Nian'an stepped forward and said, "I never imagined that Comrade Jiang Xiaoxia was actually your granddaughter."
"Yes, girl, you know my granddaughter?"
"It's like this..."
Ye Nian'an told Grandpa Jiang what had just happened at the hospital.
“Uncle Jiang, Comrade Jiang Xiaoxia is right this time. As you know, I am a barefoot doctor from Liangtian Township. Prenatal education is especially important for pregnant women and children.”
"Her awareness and courage in not being afraid of her husband's threats deserve our respect and admiration! So let's not blame her."
Grandpa Jiang shook his head: "How could I blame her? I just feel sorry for her. It's come to this... Sigh, in the end, how her life ends is up to fate."
"Thank you so much, you helped my granddaughter just now."
After letting Jiang Xiaoxia in, Ye Nian'an explained the purpose of his trip.
First, there are old newspapers and books. Ye Nian'an collects all of these. If he doesn't need them, he can donate them to rural primary schools, which is also a good deed.
Secondly, keep an eye out for broken bicycles and radios for Ye Nian'an.
Grandpa Jiang said cheerfully, "I haven't received the radio yet, but I have a broken bicycle. Do you need it? As for the books and newspapers, I've been saving them for you these past few months."
Ye Nian'an was overjoyed upon hearing this: "Really? Sir, thank you so much!"
"Don't say that, girl. You often come here to support my business, and now you've even helped my granddaughter. It's only right. I'll go get the bicycle."
"Brother Yan, hurry and help the old man."
"Okay."
After the damaged bicycle was brought out, Ye Nian'an asked, "Brother Yan, do you think this bicycle can be repaired?"
Chu Yan checked it carefully and nodded: "Okay, once we buy the necessary materials and fix it properly, it should be fine to use it for transportation."
"Okay, sir, we'll take all these books, newspapers, and the bicycle. How much?"
"If you want it, twenty yuan will do."
"Thank you, sir."
Ye Nian'an knew that Grandpa Jiang was deliberately giving her a discount; otherwise, this dilapidated bicycle, although few people could repair it, would still be something to be envious of.
After all, buying a bicycle yourself is expensive and requires a ticket, so it's not easy to find a bicycle that you can repair yourself.
If Grandpa Jiang hadn't deliberately kept it, he would have immediately resold it at a higher price.
Ye Nian'an readily paid twenty yuan and also gave half of the malted milk powder and other things he bought from the supply and marketing cooperative to Grandpa Jiang.
Grandpa Jiang refused to accept it no matter what: "Girl, our business dealings are fair and just. You often come to support my business, how can I possibly accept your things?"
"Uncle Jiang, please accept this. Comrade Jiang Xiaoxia is currently having such a big fight with her husband and is also pregnant. She needs to replenish her nutrition and be in a good mood right now."
After bringing up Jiang Xiaoxia, Grandpa Jiang's attitude softened noticeably.
Considering her granddaughter's difficult situation and her genuine need for nutritional supplements, she ultimately accepted the gift after Ye Nian'an's persuasive words.
However, it was not easy to move so many things, so Chu Yan first called the old man who was pulling the donkey cart to load the things onto the cart before they went to the hospital to get the test results.
Ye Nian'an thought to herself that it was troublesome not being able to tell her man about the space. If she came alone, she could just move to a secluded place and put it into the space.
However, she was determined to keep the matter of the space to herself to the death, and she wouldn't tell any men, not even her parents and children.
The fewer people who know about these supernatural and bizarre things, the better, to avoid any mishaps. Better safe than sorry.
When the donkey cart arrived, Chu Yan loaded all the things onto it, waved goodbye to Grandpa Jiang, and then they rushed to the hospital to get the prenatal checkup report.
All the data showed that everything was fine, the fetus was very healthy, and there were no problems.
Ye Nian'an and the others then returned to the countryside, satisfied.
At the educated youth settlement, Chu Xin'er was stunned when she saw Chu Yan bring over a broken bicycle.
"Brother, didn't you take your wife to the hospital for a prenatal checkup? How come you brought back such a piece of junk?"
In return, Chu Yan rolled his eyes at him.
Ye Nian'an explained with a smile, "One bicycle isn't enough for so many people at home. Once your brother fixes this second bicycle, it will be more convenient when we need to use it, Xin'er."
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