Shen Banxia didn't pay much attention to what was happening at the Zhou family's place. Recently, the little one in her belly had become increasingly active.
Shen Banxia and her husband are busy with prenatal education every day. Zhou Mingqian recites Tang and Song poems and such. Anyway, he has a good memory and doesn't forget anything that goes into his head.
As for Shen Banxia herself, she naturally read out the newly acquired box of medical books in a clear and accurate manner.
Zhou Mingqian couldn't help but joke, "Will the kids choose to study medicine right after they're born?"
"I don't know, but I won't force it. It depends on what the child likes."
In Shen Banxia's view, everyone is an independent individual, and she can pursue her own ideals and goals.
The couple were filled with affection, and as time passed, spring soon arrived.
As for the Zhou family, Zhou's mother came over a few times, clearly intending to mend their relationship.
However, a relationship cannot be managed by one person doing whatever they want.
Just like something with a crack, no matter how well it is repaired, it still existed. Moreover, Shen Banxia is not unaware of Zhou's mother's purpose.
I don't know where she heard the news from, but that Liu Zhe was willing to give her the more than 1,000 yuan, but she refused. He kept urging me to take it.
Although this did happen, Shen Banxia had no intention of getting involved.
Let's just keep to ourselves in this way, neither too close nor too distant.
Zhao Di, on the other hand, is a diligent child. Ever since she was able to go out, she has come to study with me every single day without fail.
Sometimes, Shen Banxia even wondered if this would change Zhao Di's life path.
But then she thought about it again and realized that it wasn't her decision; it was Zhao Di's idea, and she just hadn't refused.
However, Shen Banxia didn't think much of Li Erya.
Every time she sees me, she looks like she wants to say something but can't, and sometimes she even looks at me with a mournful expression, which really gives me the creeps.
Shen Banxia felt confused, as she hadn't done anything to offend her.
So, she can't be bothered to deal with that kind of person.
But for some reason, she always had to come over and chatter about random things.
Sure enough, Li Erya came over again, looking at Shen Banxia hesitantly, "Then, sister-in-law, could you take a look at me?"
"What are you looking at?"
"Do you think there's still a chance I can get pregnant?"
Shen Banxia had a headache. Why was it happening again? And it was that same problem again?
"Let's take it slow and recuperate first. Some things aren't so absolute."
"Sister-in-law, everyone says you're a good doctor, please help me. I really can't live without a son. I don't want my second brother to die without an heir. Otherwise, our whole family will be looked down upon." She cried as she spoke.
“I can’t help you. If you don’t believe me, you can go to the provincial capital or even to a hospital in Kyoto,” Shen Banxia said, repeating the same thing.
In fact, she had already lost the ability to have children after that incident.
Even though she had made herself perfectly clear, she just pretended not to hear.
“Sister-in-law, how could I possibly have that ability? You know our family owes such a huge sum of money that we're even having trouble eating. How could you possibly go out to see a doctor? Besides, not only will the travel expenses be considerable, but the hospital fees will be even higher. It's like a bottomless pit. Sister-in-law, I know you must have a way. Please help me think of another solution.”
Shen Banxia looked at her seriously, "You should know your own physical condition. I told you that back then, but you two didn't pay attention. And now you say you want to have a child, I want to say that with my medical skills, there is no way to help you."
This couldn't be clearer.
Li Erya's face turned pale. "Sister-in-law, is there really no way? Everyone says you're a miracle doctor. If even you can't do anything, what am I supposed to do? If I'm destined not to be able to have children for my second brother, what's the point of my life?"
Shen Banxia was exasperated. "Aren't Zhaodi, Pandi, and Laidi your children?"
“It’s different. How can girls be compared to boys? They are destined to get married. Without boys, they can’t stand up straight. People will call us childless, and we ourselves can’t stand tall.”
Shen Banxia was speechless.
"Then you can choose to marry into a family."
Li Erya shook her head frantically, "How can that be the same? No matter what, you still need a son. A son is the root, and only then can the lineage be passed down."
Shen Banxia knew that no matter how much she said, it wouldn't make sense.
"Then there's nothing I can do."
“But sister-in-law, everyone says you’re amazing,” Li Erya insisted, wanting a definite answer.
"I am a human being," Shen Banxia said, not wanting to say any more.
But Li Erya wouldn't listen to any of this. She knelt down with a thud and pleaded, "Sister-in-law, please help me! I really have no other choice. I'm not going to make a living like this."
"I told you I can't help."
Li Erya's face was ashen. "Really? But they all say that only you can do it. Is it because I didn't listen to them back then? But I can't do anything. She's my mother-in-law. She's born to be obedient. Otherwise, what if she sends me back? My family won't help. They won't take care of me. So I still need to have a son. That way, I'll have someone to rely on in the future."
Shen Banxia was going crazy. "Can't you stand up on your own?"
"I'm not as capable as my sister-in-law. All I want is a son. Why is it so difficult? Did I really do something terrible? Am I not good enough?" Li Erya felt utterly hopeless.
Seeing that things were not going well, Shen Banxia grabbed her as she was about to bang her head against the wall, saying, "Are you crazy?"
Li Erya struggled frantically, "Don't pull me! I want to atone for my sins. It was my fault that my son didn't come into my belly! Ahhhhh! Let me go! Let me go!"
Shen Banxia dared not let go. Although she was very strong, Li Erya was clearly determined to die, and the force she unleashed almost made her unable to hold on.
But with a life at stake right before her eyes, she couldn't bear to watch her die.
"Do you think you can atone for your sins by dying? Impossible. Your death is useless. You can only atone for your sins by living."
"Really?", but she quickly struggled frantically again, "You're lying to me, you're lying to me, it's not like that at all. If you were useful, how come you can't cure me? You're a liar, don't hold me back, I need to atone for my sins."
Shen Banxia pulled her back forcefully and delivered a swift chop with her left hand, finally stopping the unruly Li Erya.
Suddenly, Shen Banxia felt a sharp pain in her stomach. Zhou Mingqian, who had come back from outside to pick her up, saw that something was wrong and quickly helped her up.
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