Chapter 98
Xu Di's belly was getting bigger, so it was not convenient for her to take a bus back to her parents' home. Besides, she also had to go to work.
Xu Di only recently found out that the maternity leave at this time is fifty-six days.
In her memory, maternity leave seemed to last for several months. Knowing that maternity leave is fifty-six days later, Xu Di planned to take it as late as possible.
If she takes maternity leave later, she can spend more time with her child.
The main reason is that her home is close to her workplace, only five or six minutes' walk away, and the work there is not tiring.
If her body allows, she will go to bed until a few days before her due date.
The hospital is close, and as long as nothing unexpected happens, everything will go well.
Xu Di had planned it out in her mind. Half a month before the due date, she would prepare everything so that once the birth started, she could just carry it with her and go.
Her due date is at the end of the year. If it doesn't work out, let Xiaojun come and stay for a few days. In case the baby goes into labor overnight, he can help.
From the beginning to the end, Xu Di never expected Zhang Chaoyang to come back to accompany her to give birth to a child.
This kind of life is her own choice, and she is confident that she can do it well.
Another rest day, the weather is a little cooler. It is autumn now and the weather is not so hot and humid.
Xu Jun came over carrying a bag of vegetables, which her second uncle had delivered yesterday. They were the last batch of vegetables in the garden.
His grandmother was worried about his second sister, and she got carsick when she drove here, so she asked his second uncle or brother Yong to come and deliver things.
"Xiaojun, are you tired carrying such a big bag?"
"Grandma Qian, I'm not tired, I have strength.
Second sister, I will come over when I have winter vacation. My mother said that when you gave birth, she asked me to stay with you so that if you had to go to the hospital in the middle of the night, I could support you. ”
Xu Jun was also worried about his second sister, and he didn't know whether his second brother-in-law would come back.
“Okay, I thought so too.
School has started. Can you understand the junior high school courses? ”
"Yes, our teacher teaches very well. Although she doesn't like to talk and leaves after class, we can understand what she says."
Xu Jun is very willing to study now. Her second sister said that if she doesn't study, she won't be able to stay in the army for long after she joins it.
"That's good, read more books when you have nothing to do.
By the way, how are things going at my sister-in-law’s family? ”
Xu Di was quite curious and wondered whether her sister-in-law could keep her job.
It has been more than a month since I last came back.
"Her nephew went to the countryside, and her sister-in-law's mother said a lot of unpleasant things and even knelt down to beg her sister-in-law.
The eldest brother overturned the table immediately, saying that this was going to force his own daughter to death.
It is unreasonable that a mother is reluctant to give up her job but forces a married girl to give up her job.
That day, the eldest sister-in-law was in a bad mood because of the disturbance caused by her mother, and the eldest brother got angry.
My eldest sister-in-law had a miscarriage and was heartbroken. She said that she would have no mother's home anymore. ”
It was only later when Xu Jun heard about it from his elder brother and his parents that he realized how serious the matter had become.
"How is sister-in-law now? Is the child okay?"
"It's okay, I stayed in the hospital for one night, and I'm fine now.
Mom didn't tell you because she was afraid you would worry.
Second sister, let me tell you, eldest sister asked our mother to send her something again, saying that she had a leg cramp.
Our mother kept sighing, wondering what our eldest sister was thinking. Why did she lack everything? ”
Xu Jun didn't understand. His elder sister and brother-in-law both had salaries, so why were they lacking everything?
"Xiaojun, this is a matter between my elder sister and my mother, don't say anything."
Xu Di knew that Xu's mother was thinking about Xu Mei. It was her right to send something or not. She would not ask about it, nor would she argue about anything.
“I know, but I have no right to ask, and it’s not my money.
I just felt uncomfortable watching my mother sighing. ”
Xu Jun felt that what his elder sister did was wrong, but he couldn't explain exactly why.
Xu Jun stayed for a while and then went back to do his homework.
Xu Di touched her belly. She was already more than seven months pregnant and would give birth in more than two months.
The expected date of delivery is around New Year’s Day.
Zhang Chaoyang, who was in the army, also received Xu Di's letter.
Some time ago, I went out to sea and was away for more than half a month before coming back.
After reporting on his work, Zhang Chaoyang hurried to take a shower and check if there was any letter for him.
I glanced at my watch and saw that Xu Di was at work. I would call him in the evening.
When I received the letter, it felt different from the previous ones, heavier, and I felt like there was something inside.
Zhang Chaoyang returned to the dormitory and couldn't wait to open it.
Several photos appeared before his eyes.
The sight of Xu Di, wearing overalls, lying sideways with her hands on her stomach, caught his eye directly.
Gently stroke Xu Di's round belly in the photo with your fingers, where his child is.
Xu Di said that the child can move, but is rather lazy and not very diligent.
Zhang Chaoyang looked at the photos one by one, and tears came to his eyes unknowingly.
"Chaoyang, can you lend me your ink? I've run out of mine."
The door was opened and in came their battalion instructor Kong Wenming.
Kong Wenming was startled by Zhang Chaoyang's tearful face.
"Chaoyang, what's wrong with you? Is there anything wrong at home?"
"No, I just suddenly felt sorry for my wife and children. My wife's belly is very big, and I feel like I can feel the baby's heartbeat through the photo."
The instructor followed Zhang Chaoyang's gaze and saw the photo in his hand.
It was a solo photo of a woman, a photo of a woman with a face full of maternal radiance.
"Your wife is very thoughtful. When my wife was pregnant, I was not at home.
I left when she was two months pregnant. When I came back, the baby had already rolled over.
I don’t know what she looked like when she was pregnant, and I don’t know if the baby made any noise when it was in her belly? ”
The instructor also felt regretful, but there was nothing he could do because this was basically the situation for most of the soldiers who got married.
Unable to follow the army, they had to live apart.
“My wife wrote me a letter saying that when she was more than four months pregnant, she could feel the baby moving in her belly.
The wind chime I sent back was hung on the window by my wife. When the wind chime rings, the child will move.
Civilization, I actually also want to touch my wife's belly and feel what it feels like to be kicked in the hand by a child. ”
Zhang Chaoyang felt a little embarrassed to be seen crying, as it damaged his tough guy image.
"Okay, why, I'm sorry for letting you show me your tender side.
Just be content that your wife can still write to you and say these things.
My wife can't read a single word. I know words, but she can't read. ”
Kong Wenming's family is from the countryside, and his wife is also from the same village and has never been to school.
They have known each other since childhood. Although his wife has not been educated, she is very capable, filial, and really cares about him.
"Your sister-in-law is so capable, you should be content, and we should all be content.
I'm not at home all year round, and my wife has to take care of everything by herself. Apart from wages, we really can't give them anything. ”
Zhang Chaoyang looked at the photo again. His grandmother looked energetic and she looked very close to his wife when standing next to her.
Reluctantly, I put the photo back into the envelope and locked it in the drawer.
"Okay, we are all lucky people. When we meet a good partner, we should cherish him/her."
Kong Wenming patted Zhang Chaoyang on the shoulder and went out. He also missed his wife and son.
I will write a letter later, and ask my wife to take a photo of the children and send it to him.
"ink……"
Zhang Chaoyang held the ink in his hand and watched Kong Wenming walk out.
"Really? Don't you want to borrow some ink?"
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