Because we’re all family, Brother Wu only charged six hundred plus yuan.
The profit from selling a TV is several hundred, no wonder there are so many people dealing in appliances this year. At this rate, one can earn quite a bit in a year. With Han Yi taking care of the child, Lin Wan quickly started a new round of cutting and sewing. The group worked for four or five days to get Wu Liu’s order completed.
By now, Shi Lan and her Ning Jiang have been back for two days.
This ti, Shi Lan ca, and Ning Jiang took care of the child all day, treating Shi Lan like a child. Lin Wan and Han Yi thought Shi Lan was pregnant. Even Little Star wouldn’t let her hold him, afraid she might have an unstable pregnancy.
Turns out in the end, it was all a misunderstanding!
"Did you say you had a surgery?" Yin Peibai asked Shi Lan curiously during their free ti. Ever since she lost her first child, it’s been a year, and there hasn’t been any sign of pregnancy. It’s only natural to feel anxious.
"Yes, originally Ah Jiang took to a hospital here; the doctor said there were no issues. This ti, while I was in the Capital City, I t a neighbor who worked at a hospital near our apartnt. She told they had a new machine that could spot problems inside the human body, so I had her take in for a check-up. Turned out, my fallopian tubes were blocked. The doctor recomnded surgery."
"Was the surgery painful?" Yin Peibai couldn’t imagine.
Shi Lan gave a shy smile "I received an anesthetic initially, so it wasn’t very painful. I was sore for a day or two afterward, but now I’m fine; it’s been almost a month. The doctor advised to rest well, and after a month, we can try for a baby."
"Really, then... should I also go for a check-up soti? I always feel like there’s sothing wrong with ." Otherwise, after such a long ti, and without contraception, why haven’t we conceived?
"You, stop overthinking it. I think you have too much on your mind. Just relax." Su Ling, having been through it, was more open-minded.
"I’m actually not stressed, it’s mostly my two moms at ho. My mom is truly anxious for , and my mother-in-law talks to Zhang Hanfu every day, saying I have physical issues and can’t have children. Sigh, hearing it makes angry."
"Your mother-in-law is really sothing, rushing things like this," Shi Lan’s mother-in-law isn’t great either, but she doesn’t badmouth her daughter-in-law behind her back.
Among them, only Lin Wan and Su Ling have mother-in-laws who really care for their daughters-in-law.
Lin Wan was nearby sewing labels, chuckling lightly.
Her grandmother had nothing but good things to say about her, and even her husband’s younger siblings were fine. Now that the weather was getting hot, Hu Dong’s business of selling seeds was on hold too. He took so classmates with him to the distillery to help move supplies.
They would ride on a tricycle every day, assisting with deliveries to points in the suburban and outer areas.
Brother Jianye pays each person thirty yuan a month. Though this job earns less than Xiao Dung makes at the cinema, he enjoys it. According to him, enduring more hardship and eting different people is beneficial for his future.
Lijuan had a break recently, helping him knit sweaters, spending all day with Ye Zi and so other girlfriends, or visiting Yu Qianqian to study styles and patterns. She wasn’t coming to see him anymore.
By the end of September, the weather began to change, and her knitted sweaters could sell well in the market.
Liang Hongi stayed with Lin Guozhi at the military unit for two weeks and ca back.
In a few days, Dad will return to Z City for his new position, so during these few days, Mom will pack up and go with Dad.
"Mom, when you get there, stay by Dad’s side. If Grandma and Grandpa don’t treat you well, co back imdiately," Lin Wan worried for Mom, fearing she would suffer at the hands of Grandpa and Grandma over there.
Lin Wan’s words prompted Lin Guozhi to give her a light tap on the head. "How could I let your mom suffer? Don’t worry, your grandparents know about this and are waiting for to bring you back. I originally planned for you and your brother to go together."
Lin Guozhi paused and continued, "Later, I thought after I return, I’ll be busy with work at the unit, so I won’t be able to care for the family. So it’s better for to take your mom first, and after I settle things there, I’ll bring you over."
"Okay. Since Dad, you can’t manage everything, let’s keep Mom here first, and once things are arranged over there, she can co to get us. Besides, Mom needs to take care of the restaurant here."
Lin Wan’s words made Lin Guozhi cough lightly to cover his embarrassnt, "Your mom should co with ."
A single sentence made the siblings awkward, but over the past two weeks, Mom seed rejuvenated by Dad’s affection, learning to dress herself up.
Mom used to never care about these things, but it’s undeniable that a woman with a man is different.
They’re all happy for Mom.
As Liang Hongi prepared to leave, Lin Wan and Lin Yinghui worried their mom might face difficulties with the grandparents she hadn’t t. So the siblings took action.
Lin Yinghui withdrew ten thousand yuan from the bank for Liang Hongi and put it in her account.
Lin Wan spent the days making several outfits suitable for Mom, ensuring she’d look respectable. Not just for Mom, but for Dad as well.
She originally wanted to make two outfits for the elders but didn’t know their sizes, afraid they wouldn’t fit. Eventually, she went to the silverware store and prepared a gold bracelet for the grandmother she hadn’t t.
Han Yi heard of the Lin Family in Z City; in the Central Plains region, the Lin Family holds significant status in the military district. Mr. Lin Senior is known for fighting against the Japanese, traversing the grasslands, and climbing snowy mountains as a veteran of the Red Army.
Before retirent, he was prominent in the unit.
His son is now in the unit and has beco a staff officer, and his grandson is doing well too.
Han Yi brought out a nto he earned on the battlefield previously and gave it to his mother-in-law for her to use as a gift.
Lin Guozhi found amusent watching his son, daughter, and son-in-law prepare these things for Nannan. It felt as if his parents were wolves and tigers.
"Don’t worry, I said your mom won’t be mistreated, and she won’t be mistreated. We’re not going to live with your grandparents; I have a separate yard divided in the military district courtyard. Your mom and I will live separately."
"Will Grandma and Grandpa have any opinions?" Lin Wan asked worriedly.
"No, these years, your second uncle has been taking care of your grandparents. He’s been giving them support, and the family’s old house is sothing your grandparents left for him. Over the years, I haven’t been there, and waking up, I found myself alone, unable to take care of myself. They weren’t at ease, so they never discussed these matters."
"Oh, Dad, is your district far from the city?"
"The courtyard is in the city, not far from the unit."
"Oh," that’s good. Being in the city makes it easier for Mom to go about.
As Liang Hongi followed Lin Guozhi to Z City, she took the family registry with her. Lin Guozhi intended to transfer Nannan and Ah Hui’s registration under his na. That way, when the military provides subsidies to family mbers, Xiao Wan, now with Han Yi, needn’t worry. Ah Hui, over in Z City, could have his second uncle help arrange things and transfer him over, reuniting the family.
When Mom left, she took two packages of clothes, one small for sumr and the rest for autumn and winter. These past two years, Liang Hongi had acquired quite a few clothes, mostly prepared by Xiao Wan.
They were all good clothes; in Z City, few could outdress her.
Mom’s departure made the house feel noticeably empty.
With Saozi absent, Lin Yinghui moved back into his original western room. The small courtyard there only needed occasional cleaning.
Han Yi no longer felt dizzy these days, and he was visibly recovering. He was helping Lin Wan with the clothes lately.
Lin Wan wouldn’t let him do these things, only letting him stay ho with Little Star and chat with Ning Jiang.
Han Yi and Ning Jiang, two grown n staying at ho, felt stifled. Turning around, they took Little Star to the military unit to see their comrades.
With ti on her hands, Lin Wan focused on designing autumn and winter styles with Su Ling.
This autumn, Lin Wan didn’t just limit her designs to the North; she made several for the South too, where the climate is comparatively warm and damp.
Lin Wan’s styles were suitable for selling down South, which Brother Wu could handle.
After resting for two days, Shi Lan heard Wu Liu needed a shipnt. She didn’t hesitate, quickly contacting Huang Dashan to get a batch of mushrooms delivered, and resud making soy sauce. She’d been away for over a month, and stockpiling was almost done. She had to act fast.
Ning Jiang helped her, taking on the tasks of washing and cutting mushrooms. Eventually, Shi Lan found him annoying and didn’t need him anymore, sending him to join Han Yi in babysitting instead. Both won were busy making money, leaving the two n to watch the children felt unfair, so Han Yi and Ning Jiang discussed and decided to "run away from ho" with the kids.
The two took Little Star to the military unit.
At the unit, they ran into Qin Hongbing on guard duty, and joined a few comrades going up the mountain camping.
Han Yi, the stay-at-ho dad, couldn’t miss out, taking his daughter to experience military life early.
Two days later they returned ho, and Lin Wan saw Little Star covered in red bumps. She was both annoyed and amused, nearly making Han Yi kneel on a washboard.
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