Educated Youth in the Countryside: She is the Village's Embroidery Queen!-Chapter 491: The Child Isn’t as Important as You

Chapter 491: Chapter 491: The Child Isn’t as Important as You

A basket of abalone, poured into a basin, made a big pile.

Wen’s mother and Wen Shi cleaned the abalone one by one, sorting them into piles according to their size: two-headed, three-headed, and four-headed.

When everything was done, he looked at Wen’s mother, "Mom, there are quite a lot here, we can’t finish them all at once."

Those we have good relations with picked them today, so no need to divide them among others.

No need to share with acquaintances.

So, how should we deal with so much abalone?

Eat abalone three meals a day?

Wen’s mother thought he was a bit silly, "Not planning to eat it all; we can dry some and send them back."

The team leader is still at home looking after the house for us, we need to maintain good relations.

And Yaozi and his wife, they’ve been so good to Chichi, we can’t leave people high and dry.

Yi Chichi got excited, "Mom, you know how to dry abalone?"

"I don’t."

This answer left the couple stunned.

Wen Shi let out an "Ah," "If you don’t know, how will you dry the abalone?"

"I can ask the locals."

Wen’s mother was confident and even gave the two a disdainful look, "Two dummies."

Yi Chichi laughed, "Mom, a child’s intelligence mostly comes from their mother."

Wen’s mother understood immediately, looking slightly embarrassed, "I think he definitely got it from his dad; I’m way smarter than him."

Wen Shi, o(╯□╰)o

He felt embarrassed and decided not to speak.

However, Wen’s mother wouldn’t let him off, "Tell me, who’s intelligence do you take after?"

"... Dad’s!"

Wen’s mother was satisfied, directing him to move the sorted abalone into the kitchen, then went out.

"You two wash up and get to bed early. I’ll go ask if Xiao Ji and the others know how to dry abalone."

If they didn’t know, she would have to ask the villagers tomorrow.

She left with flair, and after exchanging glances, Yi Chichi and Wen Shi heaved a long sigh.

"I think Mom’s heart has become wild!"

Wen Shi helped Yi Chichi inside, "Ever since she came here, she’s been letting herself go and finding fun."

"That’s great."

Yi Chichi thought Wen’s mother was in great state; for people her age, happy moments were too few, and they mostly saw separation and turmoil.

Not being tormented into a zombie by hardship and still finding one’s interests is good for Wen’s mother.

It’s also the same for the children.

"As long as Mom’s happy."

That was right too.

Wen Shi acknowledged, "I got my stipend today. Tomorrow I’ll take you and Mom to the department store to buy new clothes."

"Not going!"

Since her belly started growing, Yi Chichi wasn’t keen on going far.

Because her pregnancy belly was pressing on her bladder, frequent trips became an issue.

It’s not like the future where public toilets are everywhere; going out meant finding a spot in nature or holding it, which was too challenging.

Moreover—

"I can’t find suitable clothes for my belly now."

"Then what do you want?"

Wen Shi was determined to buy her some gifts because Yi Chichi’s birthday was coming.

"Jadeite, high-quality jade, or high-quality gemstones."

Wen Shi, "??? But Mom gave you so much, and I haven’t seen you wear any."

"I’ll wear it after I give birth."

Not now; it’s too much of a hassle.

"Alright, I’ll find you a couple of bracelets."

"Where are you going to find them?"

"I’ll ask Old Gu; he has connections."

He’s another life-and-death brother Wen Shi had in Yangcheng, a real local powerhouse, with a wide network, even more than Ning Jiandong’s group.

Knowing he would ask him, Yi Chichi didn’t refuse but said, "Remember to pay him well, so he doesn’t lose out."

"That won’t be a problem."

Thus, the topic ended.

With her belly so big, Yi Chichi could only see her belly and not her toes when she looked down, and Wen Shi helped her with bathing to prevent slipping.

Laying in bed after washing up, the baby started swimming and punching in her belly.

Wen Shi touched her belly, chatting to the baby, singing military songs, humming tunes, and telling stories — a unique prenatal instruction.

Until—

"Honey, do you think our child will be a girl?"

"I don’t know."

They hadn’t checked the gender, so who knew if it was a boy or a girl.

She gave him a glance, "Do you want a son or a daughter?"

"Both would be best, but if only one, then a daughter."

Naughty boys, the ones in the courtyard are mischievous, as soon as they reach waist height, they start opposing their fathers.

But a sweet daughter is well-behaved.

"Are you sure there’s only one in that belly?"

"Just one."

Her belly had been big, like an inflating balloon since three months, initially hinting at twins.

But the doctor confirmed there was only one during checkups.

She even sought Grandpa Zhang Xin, who gave the same result.

Rubbing her belly, she was worried, "I’m concerned the baby might be too big and hard to deliver."

"Go for a cesarean."

Yi Chichi was surprised, "You know about cesareans?"

Present hospital maternity practices are to let natural birth be if possible, assist only when necessary, and avoid cesareans due to higher costs.

Knowing cesareans isn’t common, given many new mothers or families can’t afford it.

But Wen Shi knew.

He must have looked into it.

"I didn’t know before, until I talked to Old He’s wife, Comrade Xiao Zhang."

Before Yi Chichi got pregnant, he wanted a child.

Now that she was, he had grown afraid.

There are too many childbirth complications; during their time at Border City, a comrade’s wife died from difficult labor.

"The child isn’t as important as you. I need to prepare early."

He hugged Yi Chichi softly, "I’ve already arranged with Old Li and others. I won’t go to sea before your delivery. Once we ensure you and the child are safe after birth, I can be at sea for a year."

Yi Chichi comforted him, "Don’t scare yourself, Grandpa Zhang regularly checks on me and says I’m in great health."

Not wanting to dwell on this topic, she softly reminded, "Mom hasn’t returned yet; do you want to go check on her?"

Wen Shi, "..."

Suddenly, Wen Shi sat up, "How long has she been out?"

"Over an hour now."

"I’ll go look."

Don’t let her get caught up watching something interesting and forget to come home.

He got up, put his shoes on, and dashed outside.

About ten minutes later, Yi Chichi heard the door creak open; they were back.

Then heard Wen Shi’s helpless voice.

"Why are you getting involved in other people’s quarrels?"

Wen’s mother aggrieved, "It’s not that I wanted to interfere. It’s because the Zhang family’s daughter-in-law brought up Chichi."

Yi Chichi, "???"

No, she’s been staying home quietly, stopped doing embroidery because of pregnancy, only hangs out with Ji Jian, Zhang Xin, and the like, doesn’t gossip behind people’s backs or cause trouble outside, so how did she get dragged into it?

Wen Shi had the same question, puzzled, "Chichi barely knows her, what did she say about Chichi?"