Republic of China: Guandong Ginseng King

Chapter 85 Dressing Up
"When I passed by Daqinggou, Doctor Chen learned that my master's wife was pregnant, so he gave me this medicine and prescription.

Doctor Chen said that the master's wife was not young anymore and this was her first pregnancy, so she might not have an easy delivery.

So he asked me to tell my master's wife that no matter when, as long as I felt that the situation was not right and I was about to give birth, I should hurry up and see a doctor.

I'd rather spend some money to ensure safety." Qu Shaoyang looked at Shui Laowu and Lin Ruolan seriously, and said word by word.

This is the first time for Shui Laowu and Lin Ruolan to be parents, and they have no experience.

Besides, people nowadays don’t think it’s a big deal for a woman to get pregnant and give birth.

Which woman doesn't give birth to a child? What's so difficult about giving birth to a child?
The first time is new, the second time is familiar, the third and fourth times you can do it with your eyes closed, so why would you care?
Shui Laowu got married and had children at such an old age, so naturally he treasures them very much.

But it was limited to taking better care of Lin Ruolan and letting her eat better food.

As for other things, Water Crow doesn't understand.

So when he heard his apprentice's words, Shui Laowu was shocked and his face turned ugly.

"What? Giving birth to a child is so dangerous? Then, what should I do?" Shui Laowu was panicked.

"It's okay, it's okay, don't be afraid.

I have a good physique and I look good pregnant, so it shouldn't be that serious. Don't worry, don't let your imagination run wild."

Lin Ruolan said this, but her hand was tightly holding the cloth bag.

In fact, she was also panicked, but there was nothing she could do. She was already pregnant, so how could she say she didn't want to give birth?

Lin Ruolan made up her mind to do as Qu Shaoyang said when the time came.

It was getting late, and Qu Shaoyang was tired and hungry after returning from his journey. Lin Ruolan hurried to light a fire and cook. The family of four had dinner and then went to rest.

The climate here in Maoer Mountain is colder than in Andong and Kuandian.

In addition, because February was an extra month this year, the spring neck is long and the ice on the Yalu River is melting slowly. People with experience say that this year is the Wenkai River.

The southwest wind howled, blowing up weeds and dead leaves and hitting the window paper.

The snow on the grass was blown into thin ice by the spring breeze, one piece after another, shining brightly.

The snow melted, revealing the soil on the hillside. It was illuminated by the daytime sunlight and emitted steam.

There was a bitter smell of tree roots in the wind.

At this time, each lumberyard would send out "dressed-up people" to go from village to village, gathering people to go and release rafts.

"Let's go, let's go to Anton to be the master."

"Look at you, have you kicked the cotton covers at home to pieces because of your bachelorhood? Are you just jealous of others sleeping with their wives in bed?"

"I heard that you peeped at the widow of the old Li family bathing and got scratched all over your face? What a miserable life.

How can a small dog licking a millstone satisfy its craving? Why don’t you just let the raft go? You can satisfy all your cravings in Anton.”

"Let's go, let's go, if you want to get rich, go to the South China Sea and be a big shot.

Those who don’t have women will go to Mashitai Station and feel like a prince entering the throne room, with all kinds of women.”

On this day, the "dressed-up man" from the lumberyard came to Maoer Mountain, with a bag full of silver on his shoulder, shouting as he walked.

"Although Li Laoliu is a talkative guy, he sometimes speaks the truth.

It is true that carpenters can earn a lot of money. Look at the two families at Dongshangen, both of them are carpenters. They built new houses last year. They look so grand.

I heard that a few days ago, that young man went out and brought back a load of good stuff. Wasn't that all earned from logging and rafting? "

Some people who were strolling outside were talking about it.

"There are also the third and fourth sons of the Zhou family. They go up to the mountains to work in the winter and earn a lot of money.

Old Zhou is asking a matchmaker to find a marriage for his third son. I heard that the betrothal gift is quite a lot. "Let's go and ask what the price is for this year's row of guys. If the price is reasonable, we will also go."

Those young guys were all tempted, so three or five of them gathered together, surrounded the dressed-up person, and asked about the price.

When the dressed-up people enter the village, it means the work at the water field has begun.

Shui Laowu and Qu Shaoyang, the master and his apprentice, packed their luggage and prepared to leave home for Karami River Bay.

"Xiaozhi, your brother and I are going to go rafting, you stay home and take good care of your mother.

Don't forget to practice martial arts early in the morning and late at night. I will test you when I come back from the rafting."

Water Crow touched his son's head and gave him patient instructions.

These days, Shui Laowu has been at home, and when he has nothing to do, he takes Xiaozhi to practice martial arts.

Xiaozhi is nine years old and his bones are soft, which is a good time for him to practice martial arts and lay the foundation.

Although we all use guns nowadays and no matter how good your kung fu is you can't avoid it, but practicing kung fu can strengthen your body and can still be useful at critical moments.

"I got it, Dad. Don't worry, I will practice martial arts well and take good care of my mom." Little Tianzhi nodded obediently.

Lin Ruolan was heavy, so Shui Laowu didn't let her go out with him.

In the past month at home, Shui Laowu has arranged everything that could be arranged.

Not only did he ask the neighbors to take care of her, he also found a doctor and a midwife. As soon as Lin Ruolan was in labor, he would go and ask them to help.

Everything that needs to be said and instructed has been said over the past few days, so there is no need to waste too much time now.

So Shui Laowu and Qu Shaoyang carried their luggage and left quickly.

The third and fourth sons of the Zhou family, as well as several other people, all have families and businesses. Spring plowing is about to begin, so they have to stay and farm.

So this time when we went to Kalami River Bay, there were only Shui Laowu and Qu Shaoyang.

The master and his disciple traveled day and night, and after a few days they arrived at Qian Xiucheng's nest in the Kalami River Bay.

At this time, a dozen or so old platoon leaders had already dressed up, and the personnel for this year's rafting had also been organized.

The first oarsman is Shui Laowu, the second oarsman is Wang Changliang, the side oarsman is Qu Shaoyang and the last oarsman is Lao Sun. They are all considered the old men of the Pai Gang.

In addition, Cui Fugui, Dazhuzi, Dalin and others were also there.

Last year, Ermaozi was scared by the rafting, so this year he refused to go rafting no matter what. As soon as the work in the mountains was finished, the guy went home.

Once Shui Laowu and Qu Shaoyang arrived, the team was complete.

On the second day of April, the Pai Gang held an opening ceremony in Jiangwan.

Then, a group of men, led by Shui Laowu, boarded the platoon and headed towards Andong along the mighty Yalu River.

This year the peach blossom water is high and the river is fast, so the raft is moving quite fast on the river.

The raft passed the small threshold, the old evil mouth, the haystack, the starry sky and other checkpoints safely and arrived at the Qiaobohuang.

I remembered that I met the little white wolf here last year. Thanks to Qu Shaoyang's advice, I was able to fool them.

This time, Li Yongfu prepared in advance and wanted to find someone to hang upside down on the pole.

"Second Cabinet, that's not necessary. The little white wolf gang will definitely not come to rob again this year. Just go ahead and relax."

Qu Shaoyang, who was a side guard, was immediately happy when he heard Li Yongfu's words.

After Qu Shaoyang came back from Daqinggou where he captured the Little White Wolf Gang, he didn't tell anyone about it.

So when Qu Shaoyang said this, Li Yongfu didn't believe it at all and still insisted on using last year's method.

(End of this chapter)