Rebirth in Famine: She Thrives by Lucky Space-Chapter 721 sells watermelons

"Fourth Uncle, did you see the wheat seeding machine yesterday? Do you think it’s worth buying? Mr. Xu said as long as it sows evenly, it should be fine. Do you think it might be too sparse?"

"No, it’s more economical than hand-sowing; it uses two kilos less seed per acre. I’m actually worried it might be too sparse."

Chaoyang didn’t know that the siblings from his uncle’s family had come looking for him.

Old Yang and a few others sat down to eat watermelon after dinner.

"Xiao Li, you shouldn’t eat too much watermelon; it’s cooling and not good for you." Sister-in-law Wu stopped Zhao Xiaoli from reaching for the watermelon.

"But I just want to eat some fruit." Zhao Xiaoli felt a bit aggrieved, having had enough cucumbers already, and now she couldn’t have more watermelon.

"I’ll take the day off tomorrow and take you to the city for a check-up, and buy you some fruit."

"Is a check-up necessary?"

"Of course, you’re already three months along; you definitely need to go to the hospital for a check-up," said Sister-in-law Wu.

"Uncle Yang, we both want to take leave and go to Aunt Jiang’s house," Jing Chu said quickly.

"Alright, I’ll head to the village chief’s house to request leave, and send both of you to Little Jiang’s house tomorrow."

"Brother-in-law, I’ll join Brother Guodong."

Old Yang had no objection; the whole family going out for a day was like taking a rest.

Old Yang went to Wang Shulin’s house and saw Zhiqing there.

"Chen Hui, it’s supposed to be Mr. Ding going for a hospital check-up. But ever since the incident with Huang Zhiqing, the village agreed that if you Zhiqing want to go out, you must accompany someone from the village. I hope you understand."

Chen Hui nodded, "My wife’s pregnancy is in bad shape, so I’d like to take leave to get her checked at the hospital."

"Old Yang, do you have any business?"

"I plan to take my wife to the hospital tomorrow, along with the Lu siblings. I’m here to request leave."

"Sure, you can go. Hey, why not take Chen Zhiqing along with you? It would be nice to have someone to keep an eye on them, not that I’m all too willing," Wang Shulin grudgingly agreed.

Just as Old Yang was going to the hospital, this arrangement suited perfectly. Besides, Old Yang would definitely drive there, which saved Chen Zhiqing from any hassle.

Old Yang nodded, "That’s fine. But Chen Zhiqing, we’ll set off tomorrow morning at six and won’t be back until afternoon. Plus, we’re heading to the city hospital, so you’ll need to go to the city too."

Chen Hui was quite willing; his wife was in poor health, and he was worried about the safety of the journey. Having a car to ride in was a pleasant surprise.

"Thank you, Mr. Yang."

"No problem, just be ready and come to my house when you’re set to go," Old Yang said and prepared to leave.

"Old Yang, wait a moment; could you bring back a few things for me?"

"Write down what you need, and I’ll bring them back for you."

"This saves me a hassle; I won’t need to go to the supply store myself.

Old Yang, by the end of the year, our village will have money too; we’ll definitely buy a tractor," Wang Shulin said determinedly as he wrote. If Li Yungui dared to buy, why shouldn’t he?

Their second one had already been bought, and he still had nothing.

Old Yang just laughed. "You need to apply to buy a tractor. The tractor factory schedules in advance, so it’s not any time you go that you’ll have one."

"Apply? Did Li Yungui apply too?"

"That I don’t know. If you want to buy, you’ll definitely need to submit an application."

Wang Shulin gritted his teeth, "Tomorrow I’m off to the township to inquire." He envied Li Yungui, wondering how he managed without hearing about any applications submitted.

Old Yang left, Chen Hui thanked Wang Shulin, aware that Village Chief Wang was making things convenient for him.

Then he ran home, eager to share the good news with his wife.

Ding Xiaojuan rested listlessly on the bed, feeling light-headed, a common sensation when she had a fever. Frightened, she quickly felt her forehead, relieved once she found no fever.

Seeing her husband panting as he arrived, "Why are you rushing back?" Ding Xiaojuan asked anxiously.

"It’s nothing, nothing. We are going to the hospital tomorrow. Initially, Village Chief Wang planned to have someone accompany us because of what happened with Huang Ying. But now Old Yang came to request leave; he’s taking Mr. Zhao to the hospital. We can go together, and there’ll be a car to ride."

"That’s convenient." Ding Xiaojuan smiled, relieved that she wouldn’t have to struggle walking to the township.

"Exactly. Wife, are you feeling better?"

"Hmm, honestly, I think I’m just exhausted, lacking nutrition. It’s you who worry excessively."

"How can I not worry? You’re my wife, carrying my child. Seeing you like this every day, it pains me.

This time, it’s the city hospital, where the examination will be clearer.

I will go borrow money from Xiao Ping and others to get you some fine grains and oil; you mustn’t be neglected."

Ding Xiaojuan sighed. They had just repaid their debts, and now they had to borrow again. Living like this...

Chen Hui went to Zhiqing, "Xiao Ping, can you lend me fifty yuan? Xiaojuan isn’t well; I’m heading to the city tomorrow to buy her some good food."

"No problem, I’ll lend you fifty," Fu Xiaoping immediately opened his box and handed Chen Hui fifty yuan.

"Don’t rush to repay; you can’t let your wife suffer with a child."

"I feel useless." Chen Hui sighed as he took the money, sensitive during such times.

"Alright, don’t dwell on other things."

"Chen Hui, is fifty yuan enough? I’ve got more here."

"I have some, too."

"Me too."

"Thank you all, fifty is enough. If not, I’ll borrow again later."

Chen Hui returned home. After washing up, he lay on the bed, noticing his wife’s frowned face and significant weight loss. No matter what, he had to find a way to nourish her. If fish couldn’t be tolerated, he’d go up the mountains to hunt for wild chicken or something, though that would cost a day’s work.

This trip to the city must result in bringing back some good food for his wife. If that fails, he’d have to stop her from working. Life was tough, but pay off debts gradually.

Old Yang returned home and told Zhao Xiaoli, "Tomorrow Chen Zhiqing and Ding Zhiqing will join us in going to the hospital."

"Ding Xiaojuan indeed has lost much weight, appearing listless." Zhao Xiaoli sighed, wondering if marrying an ordinary man would render her like that.

"Alright, don’t think about others, hurry up and sleep. We set off at six."

"Hmm, you should rest too. I’m just glad I married you; otherwise, I’d be like that too."

Old Yang liked hearing that; being needed and valued by a woman was a man’s pride and joy.

"I will definitely ensure you have a good life. Even if something happens to me in the future, you’ll never lack materially as long as you have money; it’s my only worry."