Zhao Cheng, Zhu Qinghao, and the rest of the team were busy again with bean sprouts.
Because winters in Northeast China are very long, the snow on the ground doesn't start to melt until early April, and spring gradually returns.
Therefore, bean sprouts are always in demand before the start of spring.
Moreover, while waiting for spring to return, the Zhu family, including Zhu Qinghao, were on high alert—for the sake of Wen Chuyi's two unborn children.
Sheng Bojian had previously stated that twins are not easy to conceive to full term and are very likely to be born around eight months, so the Zhu family was mentally prepared.
Wen Chuyi conceived in August. If she were to give birth around the eighth month, it would be around April, which coincides with the beginning of spring.
Therefore, Zhao Cheng went to see the brigade leader and learned that spring planting usually takes place at the end of April or the beginning of May. He also discussed with several other brigade cadres and granted Wen Chuyi permission not to participate in this year's spring planting.
Zhao Cheng breathed a huge sigh of relief upon receiving the news.
He had previously thought the brigade leader and the brigade cadres were all quite good, but before getting their approval, he couldn't believe that they could directly allow Wen Chuyi to skip the spring planting.
It must be true that he contributed to the team's side businesses, but ultimately, it was all thanks to Zhu Qinghao.
When Zhao Cheng brought the news back, the entire Zhu family breathed a sigh of relief.
May 7, 1971, sunny.
That day, Zhu Qinghao was airing her thick quilt in the yard when she saw Zhao Cheng leading Grandpa Sheng and another old woman hurriedly heading towards the cowshed.
Her heart skipped a beat, but then she remembered that Grandpa Sheng had said Wen Chuyi's due date was around these days. Although it wasn't nine months yet, it was close enough, which reassured her a lot.
But it was daytime now, and there were quite a few people out and about after the start of spring. Many people would even make a special detour to say hello, so she couldn't immediately run to the cowshed to check on the situation. She could only sit there anxiously waiting for night to fall.
During this time, Si Tian came over to ask if they should go into the city together before spring planting, but seeing that Zhu Qinghao was obviously absent-minded, she went back on her own.
After Zhu Qing checked the time and the sky countless times, the time finally came, and there was no one outside anymore.
Zhu Qinghao hadn't eaten yet, but she couldn't care less. She had to go and take a look first; she couldn't concentrate on her own business at all.
Before she even reached the cowshed, she heard mournful cries coming from inside, which made her heart clench.
For someone as gentle and resilient as Wen Chuyi to be able to let out such a heart-wrenching scream, one can only imagine how much pain she was in.
So she quickened her pace, wanting to get there as soon as possible.
She might not be able to help much if she goes, but at least she can keep her company and offer some comfort. What if it helps?
As soon as they reached the door, they heard cheers coming from inside the house, mixed with the loud cries of children.
"It's born! It's a boy..."
A moment later, Wen Chuyi's voice, filled with despair and pain, rang out:
"Oh, Mom, it's happening again—"
"Hey, Chu Yi, don't move! There's one more!"
Zhu Qinghao had already arrived outside the door, but was stopped by Grandma Ma.
"It's alright, girl. Just wait outside for a bit. One has already come out, the second one will be here soon. We're not going in!"
Zhu Qinghao really wanted to go inside, but Grandma Ma was probably afraid of scaring her, so she wouldn't let her in no matter what.
She understood the old man's good intentions, and since the sounds of Zhen Zhu and Zhu Qingyun trying to stop her from going in could be heard from inside, she had no choice but to wait obediently outside.
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