Lin Dongfang was finally relieved.
"You're at a crucial time right now, so shouldn't you be careful?"
My due date is just a few days away, and I'm thinking, shall we go to the county town tomorrow?
"county seat?"
Mingzhu stopped in her tracks.
"Weren't you supposed to be born in the commune? Why are you going to the county town now?"
“There’s been a lot of turmoil in Beijing lately, so Mom can’t come over. That’s why I mailed all the things over ahead of time.”
But we don't have any other relatives here, just one close friend, but she's still a child. She's okay with everything else, but she has no experience with childbirth.
We need to plan ahead so we don't end up scrambling at the last minute. I've prepared everything Mom mentioned in her letter that I could, but I'm afraid I won't remember anything else, especially when things get busy.
Furthermore, putting aside everything else, people and medical facilities are generally more reassuring in county towns.
Besides, it's not that far. Let's go early and find a guesthouse near the hospital to stay in. Even if we wait until labor starts before going to the hospital, it'll be faster. Don't you think that makes sense?
Mingzhu understood, and the smile on her face softened considerably.
"Okay, whatever you say."
Lin Dongfang also laughed.
“Okay, I’ll come back tomorrow morning to get a letter of introduction from the village chief, and then I’ll go find Uncle Liu. We’ll go to the county town tomorrow.”
Jianxin knew nothing about it. It was hot, so the kids would stay home reading comic books when they had nothing to do. Or they would take Jianxin up the mountain when it was cool. The outer areas were indeed quite stuffy, but the further in you went, the fewer weeds there were and the more trees there were. The air was fresh and it got cooler and cooler, which Jianxin liked very much.
Jianxin is five years old. Jianxin has been intentionally or unintentionally trying to train her. She doesn't expect her to become a big guy, but she hopes that Jianxin can have the ability to protect herself.
She didn't really know how to teach the child, but self-defense skills were simple and she was more familiar with them than others. Following her instincts, the first step was to take the child for a morning run to build up their basic physical strength.
From spring until now, this child has indeed shown great resilience. At first, he was able to keep up with the acrobatic moves, but after running for a while, he was out of breath.
Gradually, by adjusting the rhythm according to the simple formula, he was able to persist for longer and longer, his breathing became more and more steady and peaceful, and his steps became lighter and lighter. It must be said that this child has a really good understanding.
In his previous life, Jian Dan mostly learned self-defense and killing techniques. Now, it's more appropriate to teach children self-defense techniques. With less time, the techniques are more basic, but the strength and power are far inferior.
Simple wasn't in a hurry; it all comes down to long-term persistence. She hadn't laid a solid foundation yet, so there was no need to rush.
However, when we go into the mountains again, we always bring our children with us. Living at the foot of the mountain, going up the mountain is a part of our lives. We need to have a certain understanding of the mountains and know how to handle any situation that may arise.
In recent years, whether Jian Xin lived here with her, went to the garrison with Cheng Chao and the others, or went anywhere with her uncle Jian Wenxiu, she never knew when she would need to go up the mountain. This can be considered a life skill, and you never know when you might need to use it.
I didn't really know what Jian Xin's personality was like before, but now she's definitely becoming more and more cheerful. I'm quite happy following her around the mountains.
"Sister, is that right?"
"Yes, use your elbows, yes, it has to be fast, unexpected, it only works when the opponent isn't paying attention,"
"Hey!"
"Yes, yes, that's it! Okay, let's rest for a bit and stretch our arms and legs. Then we'll go further in and see if we can hunt a pheasant. We'll go back and stew it, okay?"
"Okay, we want roast chicken too!"
"Eating roast chicken? Your brother Cheng Chao's is the best!"
However, Cheng Chao hadn't come over for almost a month. Even the easygoing Jian Dan noticed something was wrong. Even when Cheng Chao was on a mission, he wouldn't just leave without saying a word. Besides, there was Cheng Jin. It was indeed unusual that he hadn't come or sent any news for so many days.
"Sister, Brother Cheng Chao hasn't come for many days."
"Yes, maybe it's because I'm busy with work?"
Jian Dan felt a little uneasy, but she comforted the child first. However, the child suddenly had a whimsical idea...
"Sister, didn't Brother Cheng Chao and Uncle say we could go see them? Shall we go see them?"
"Huh? Go see them?"
She hadn't really thought about this simple thing; she's not a proactive person. But after the child said that, she was a little tempted.
Why don't we go take a look?
Not to mention that we've known each other for so long, even after we became acquainted, it was mostly Cheng Chao and the others who came over often.
"Then, shall we go take a look?"
"Yes, sister, let's go, let's hunt a few more pheasants and take them to Brother Cheng Chao to roast."
The two sisters walked a little further in, but didn't go into the main area. They didn't manage to catch any pheasants, but they did encounter a few wild boars. Afraid that they would rush over and hurt the children, they simply and crudely put the children up in a tree and took out their machetes.
The garrison was not far from the village, but it was still several dozen miles away. Jian Dan didn't want to strain his legs, and there wasn't much work to do in the fields these past few days. Liu Weimin directly gave him a letter of introduction, and he went to see Uncle Liu again when he got back.
Since they couldn't bring the wild boar openly, the two sisters went empty-handed.
There were also villagers going to the commune on the bus, as well as Mingzhu and her husband. The few of them huddled together, talking quietly.
"What's your due date? I'm taking Xin Xin to run some errands, and we'll come straight to the hospital to see you when we get back."
I only told Liu Weimin about going to the garrison, and didn't tell anyone else. I always used having something to do as an excuse.
“Normally there are still five or six days left, but Lin Dongfang is worried and insists on going to the county hospital. Don't go with him and cause him any trouble.”
"Okay, it's safer to go to the county town."
At that time, childbirth in rural areas was mostly done using traditional methods, such as hiring a midwife and giving birth at home.
Midwives mostly rely on experience, but the cleanliness of the home environment cannot be guaranteed, not to mention that if something goes wrong, they will be in real trouble.
They go to the hospital to give birth, which is simple and agreeable.
"Don't be nervous. Go and get a thorough check-up. Everything will be fine."
Mingzhu laughed out loud.
"Look at you, how old are you, talking to me about this as if you know everything."
"Hehe, I was just trying to comfort you."
Upon arriving at the commune, the educated youth and villagers all got off the bus. Even the garrison soldiers who were heading there also got off. Before leaving, they comforted Mingzhu.
"Don't be afraid, we should be back tonight or tomorrow, and I'll come see you then."
He also instructed Lin Dongfang,
"Take good care of Sister Zhuzhu, and also, make sure to keep a close eye on the children."
This is purely the result of the poison of movies, TV dramas, and novels; all sorts of farces always happen in hospitals.
Lin Dongfang was already starting to get nervous; he was extremely tense, his smile had vanished, and his face was completely serious.
"Don't worry, even if something happens to me, I won't let Mingzhu and the child suffer a single hair."
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