Doctor Feng examined Qi Mengmeng responsibly. Her face looked uglier than at the beginning. She thought for a moment and asked Qi Mengmeng, "Besides the swelling in your legs, do you feel any other discomfort?"
Qi Mengmeng just said that, but she didn't expect there would really be a problem?
She didn't answer and asked, "Doctor, is the swelling of my legs abnormal?"
Qi Huilan immediately became nervous. She clenched the hem of her cotton jacket tightly and stared at Dr. Feng, fearing that she would say something she could not bear.
Seeing how nervous the mother and daughter were, Dr. Feng quickly comforted them, "We haven't found any problems yet, but I think Mengmeng's legs are a little too swollen, so I want to ask more questions."
Qi Huilan's face turned pale when she thought of her brother who was only a few days old that Qi Zhijun mentioned.
"Doctor, please take a closer look at Meng Meng. Otherwise, we should go to the hospital first."
"It's not time for her to be hospitalized yet. I've checked and Mengmeng only has swollen legs. There are no other problems for now. That's why I wanted to ask, does Mengmeng feel anything else now?"
Qi Mengmeng was a little confused. This was her first pregnancy and she didn't know what it felt like.
Dr. Feng and Qi Huilan were staring at her with four eyes, making her feel very stressed instantly.
She thought about it carefully, but nothing came to mind: "I didn't find any other problems."
Dr. Feng asked her in detail about the timing and condition of the baby's movements in her belly, and found no problems.
However, Dr. Feng reminded Qi Mengmeng to be careful and come to the hospital as soon as possible if she felt unwell.
As for Qi Huilan's request for early hospitalization, Dr. Feng refused.
Not to mention that the Chinese New Year is coming soon, Qi Mengmeng has no indication of having a baby now, and she will not be hospitalized. The hospital wards are still quite crowded.
Qi Huilan came with worries and left with worries.
When she came, there was still a smile on her face, but when she left, her face was tightly tied.
Qi Zhijun's guard did not follow Qi Huilan and Qi Mengmeng into the hospital. He wanted to say something, but when he saw the expressions of Qi Huilan and Qi Mengmeng, he swallowed his words and drove the two back.
"Mom, Dr. Feng said I'm fine for now, so don't worry so much."
Qi Mengmeng held Qi Huilan's hand to comfort her, she really didn't feel anything.
But Qi Huilan was worried, so she pushed Qi Mengmeng's cotton pants up and then pressed a hole on Qi Mengmeng's leg.
Although the pit recovered quickly, it was still obvious that Qi Mengmeng's legs were badly swollen.
It's not even noon yet, and Qi Mengmeng's legs are already so swollen. If it gets to night, it will probably be even worse.
Everyone is wearing thick clothes now, and Qi Huilan really didn't notice Qi Mengmeng's problem, so she is feeling very guilty now, fearing that something might happen to Qi Mengmeng. She hit her legs hard a few times, wondering why she was so careless.
At this time, there was a knock on the door, and Qi Huilan quickly wiped the tears from her face.
Lu Xiaochun came in from outside carrying a chicken.
"Sister Mengmeng, I bought this when I went back to the village. It's really fat and I've already slaughtered it. I'll stew it for you to eat during the New Year."
"It's rare to find such a fat chicken. Xiaochun, how much did you buy it for? I'll give it to you." Qi Mengmeng turned around and wanted to get the money for Lu Xiaochun.
"Sister Mengmeng, I don't want your money, and don't go back to get it." Lu Xiaochun held Qi Mengmeng's hand tightly: "Sister Mengmeng, you are so good to me. I bought you a chicken, and you want to give me money. Isn't this a slap in my face?"
"Sister Mengmeng, I've ordered some eggs for you when I get back, so you can eat them during the confinement period after giving birth. Please don't buy any more." Lu Xiaochun told her plan.
"You must not refuse the money for the eggs. You helped me, and I can't take advantage of you." Qi Mengmeng knew that Lu Xiaochun was a grateful child, but she gave too much.
They had clearly agreed that the money and tickets would be split equally between them, but Lu Xiaochun came over to help Qi Mengmeng clean the house a few days later, and now he sent her a chicken. She felt embarrassed to take advantage of him.
"Sister Mengmeng, you didn't take advantage of me. If it weren't for you, I would still be staying in the village. Isn't this Chinese New Year? I gave you a chicken, which is really nothing."
Lu Xiaochun didn't take working for Qi Mengmeng seriously. She was a country girl, and cleaning Qi Mengmeng's house was not considered work.
"Xiaochun, I won't give you the money for this chicken, but we will definitely give you the money for the eggs." Qi Huilan also came to her senses and took out ten yuan from her pocket and handed it to Lu Xiaochun.
Lu Xiaochun quickly declined: "Auntie, why are you giving me so much money? Eggs are six cents each, and I ordered 100. Just give me six dollars."
Qi Huilan didn't believe it at all: "How is that possible? Eggs in grocery stores are 6.5 cents each now. Don't even think about spending money on them."
Lu Xiaochun gave various explanations, saying that she booked it in the village and that it was cheaper because there were many orders and everyone was familiar with it.
Qi Huilan forced ten yuan into Lu Xiaochun's pocket.
"You set the discount based on your favors. I can't take advantage of you. Take the remaining money. If you need eggs later, I tell you, buy some for Mengmeng."
Chickens don't like to lay eggs in winter, so it must have taken a lot of effort for Lu Xiaochun to buy the eggs. In addition, Qi Huilan regarded the fat chicken that Lu Xiaochun sent over as compensation for the money she spent on buying the chicken.
Lu Xiaochun couldn't refuse, so she could only put the money away. However, she thought that she must send more eggs to Qi Mengmeng's family. She couldn't take advantage of Qi Mengmeng.
Qi Mengmeng asked Lu Xiaochun about the situation in the factory, and she said everything was fine.
In order to cheer up Qi Mengmeng, Lu Xiaochun told her about his family affairs.
Old Man Lu married a widow and wanted to arrange a marriage for Lu Xiaochun. Lu Xiaochun simply gave him two dollars and promised that as long as she was working, she would give Old Man Lu two dollars every month, even after they got married.
Two yuan a month is twenty-four yuan a year. The sons who have been separated from their families in the village cannot afford much in a year.
Lu Xiaochun is working in the city now. Even if she is a substitute, it is much better than a country girl. Maybe she can even find a city son-in-law. How can it not be better than marrying a widow's son?
Old Man Lu is a calculating man. He wants to coax Lu Xiaochun to make money first, and then ask for a dowry when she finds a husband. It is very cost-effective, so he did not insist on letting her marry the widow's son.
Qi Mengmeng really admires Lu Xiaochun. This girl is a successful person. Even when her biological mother died and her biological father had to become her stepfather, she was able to find a way out for herself.
"Sister Mengmeng, are you going to give birth at home or in the hospital? If you're going to give birth at home, there's a very good midwife in our village. I can invite her for you."
After talking about his own affairs, Lu Xiaochun began to care about Qi Mengmeng again.
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