Educated Youth in the Countryside: She is the Village's Embroidery Queen!-Chapter 396: It’s Not Like I’m the One Studying

Chapter 396: Chapter 396: It’s Not Like I’m the One Studying

"If you have to copy, consider it as getting familiar with the textbook in advance."

Upon hearing Yi Chichi’s answer, Wang Nan couldn’t hold back her urge to tease and said, "It’s not you doing the copying, that’s why you’re so calm."

"I’m not the one studying anyway."

Yi Chichi was reasonable and Wang Nan had nothing to say.

The two of them looked at each other, and Yi Chichi suddenly looked at her belly.

"Really pregnant?"

"Yes, pregnant."

"How many?"

Wang Nan had just taken a sip of water and was so surprised she spit it all out.

Yi Chichi was startled and quickly handed her a handkerchief, reminding her to slow down and not to choke. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Wang Nan rolled her eyes, annoyed, "If I choke, it’s your fault."

"Yes, yes, it’s my fault."

In the grand scheme of things, pregnant women are the most important, so it’s better to let things slide.

"I’m not a sow who can have multiple babies at once, there’s just one in my belly."

Yi Chichi blurted out, "That’s already great, having one is better than none."

As soon as she said it, she wished she could slap herself, what nonsense was that.

She quickly explained, "I misspoke!"

Wang Nan nodded, "It shows."

Even without misspeaking, you wouldn’t say something so unpleasant.

She grabbed some pine nuts and handed them to her, "What about you, not planning on having kids yet?"

Yi Chichi peeled a pine nut and put it into her mouth, the rich and full flavor of the pine nut lingered on her palate.

No wonder it’s so delicious, coming from the fertile black soil of the Great Northeast.

As for the kids...

"No rush."

There’s still time to wait for the winds to change direction.

"Hasn’t your mother-in-law urged you?"

"Not yet!"

What she said yesterday doesn’t count as urging, at most it was just a passing remark.

Wang Nan looked envious, "Your mother-in-law is really nice."

For over twenty years, she hadn’t enjoyed a mother’s kindness, nor did she expect it from her mother-in-law, she could only strive to be a good mother and not let her child walk the same path as hers.

Yi Chichi glanced at her, "After you got married to Old Bai and the news spread back, what was the Bai Family’s reaction?"

"Does sending things count?"

They actually sent something over?

Yi Chichi was about to say that’s good when she noticed Wang Nan’s mocking expression, and her heart skipped a beat; Wang Nan’s complaints were coming.

"Unfortunately, the gift was worse than nothing, it almost drove Old Bai to tears."

That big grown man, hiding under the blankets crying at night, crying with snot and tears, it was truly pitiful.

She felt incredibly sorry for him.

"You have no idea how disgusting his parents’ behavior was."

Yi Chichi understood that she had held it in for too long and urgently needed a point to vent her emotions.

Moreover, a pregnant woman needs to maintain a good mood, or else emotional issues added to pregnancy complications could crush her psychological defenses.

Mildly, she’d get depressed, severely...

She might even lose her life!

So, for the sake of her physical and emotional well-being, Yi Chichi cooperatively asked, "What did they do?"

Wang Nan didn’t answer but asked, "If your son got married, as his parents, wouldn’t you help?"

"Of course!"

"They didn’t help, they did send a package over, but it was filled with patched and worn-out cloth, supposedly for making clothes and diapers for the child. But the stuff would tear with just a little force while washing, how could we use it?"

After taking a sip of water, she continued, excitedly, "But that’s not the main issue, the main issue was the letter that came with the package. Do you know what it said?"

Yi Chichi shook her head, indicating she didn’t know. Wang Nan continued, "They said since Old Bai married me, we should settle down in Kao Shan Village... But as a son, he must fulfill his filial duty, they are still his loving parents... Knowing that Old Bai and I just started our family and are financially tight, they demanded 500 yuan as a token of filial piety, and that their future aging, illness, and death had nothing to do with Old Bai..."

She rambled on a long list, then mentioned Old Bai’s parents.

Yi Chichi listened earnestly, occasionally nodding or making a sound to show her agreement.

When Wang Nan could no longer hold back her emotions and tears began to flow, she hugged the poor girl and comforted her, "Why cry? It’s just a small thing. You may not have parents, but you have friends, don’t you? Got no money? You still have me. I won’t let your and Old Bai’s baby go naked."

Wang Nan’s heavy emotional burden vanished with these words.

She turned her tears into laughter, "We aren’t quite at that point yet."

She and Old Bai had saved some money and could support a child.

"It’s just that I pity the child for not having much connection with their grandparents."

"No way, once your baby is born, they won’t be lacking in family ties."

The village elders in Kao Shan Village value children highly.

And they are fiercely protective of their own.

"We are here too, your baby will have to call us uncle and aunt, that counts as relatives too, right?!"

She said it in a questioning tone, her expression somewhat fierce, as if ready to sever the friendship if it was denied.

What could Wang Nan do?

Not wanting to lose the friendship, she had to agree with Yi Chichi, "You’re right."

"So, don’t overthink, take good care of yourself and safely bring the baby into the world. As long as you and Old Bai work together, your life won’t be bad, and your child will have a happier life than you and Old Bai had growing up."

Her tone was so confident that Wang Nan started imagining the beautiful life after their child was born and how she and Old Bai would work together to create a better life.

In an instant, the stress and frustration she held inside were completely released.

"You’re right, I’m going to live well with Old Bai and make sure our child is a happy kid!"

That’s a great thought!

Yi Chichi was satisfied and handed her a can of malted milk she had brought along.

"Supplement some nutrition."

Wang Nan waved her hand to refuse, "No, I can’t accept this, it’s too valuable!"

"Valuable, my foot. Just think of the baby, also, you’re going to pay me back. If you dare visit me empty-handed when I’m pregnant, see if I don’t poke you with a needle."

"...You..."

Wang Nan, at a loss for words, looked into her eyes full of laughter, and with teary eyes, she thanked her and solemnly promised, "When you are pregnant, I’ll definitely not visit empty-handed."

"That’s more like it."

Yi Chichi nodded with satisfaction, patted her on the shoulder, and said, "Rest up, I’m heading back."

The textbook was borrowed, the malted milk was given, and Wang Nan’s frustrations had dissipated.

Her mission accomplished, it was time to head home and take Uncle Kang to see Aunt Mu for a check-up.

"Not staying for a bit longer?"

"No, I’ve got things to do back home. If you get bored at home, come find me to hang out, but don’t go out alone, let Old Bai take you, alright?"

Wang Nan couldn’t help but laugh and cry, "Alright, my little worrywart, I remember everything you said."

Yi Chichi, "..."

Being a little worrywart wasn’t so bad, after all.

As long as Wang Nan was happy.

"I’m leaving then."

"Take care!"

Upon leaving Wang Nan’s house, Yi Chichi returned home to find Wen’s mother and Kang Youxin absent.

But Big Orange was there, and so was Da Li.

The two plump creatures, with their glossy coats, lay on the warm kang, sleeping soundly, their legs in the air and bellies facing up.