The Brilliant Life of a Post-Apocalyptic Female Boss Reborn at 70

Aunt Zhang went to the kitchen and got two bowls of water. "Little Liu, come and drink a bowl of hawthorn water, or you'll regret it later!"

He handed another bowl to Gou Dan, who took it and downed it in one gulp. Looking at Liu Mengting, who hadn't drunk any yet, he urged, "Sister Liu, drink it while it's hot, or your stomach won't hurt later. Grandma always makes me drink hawthorn water to help with digestion when I eat too much!"

Upon hearing that she had eaten too much, Liu Mengting looked embarrassed and touched her stomach, as if she really had overeaten.

"Don't talk nonsense, it's a blessing that your Sister Liu can eat so much!"

"But you don't usually say that. You say I'm a reincarnated starving ghost!" Gou Dan muttered under his breath.

Aunt Zhang looked at Liu Mengting's chubby face with delight and said, "Quickly drink the hawthorn water!"

Liu Mengting glanced at Xin Yi.

"Drink it, can't you see I don't even get this treatment? And you're complaining?"

"No, no, no, I don't mind!"

Liu Mengting picked up the bowl and downed it heartily, wiping her mouth with her hand. "It's sweet and sour, quite delicious! Thank you, Aunt Zhang!"

Aunt Zhang took the bowl. "If it tastes good, that's good. Drinking a little is good for your appetite and to cut through the greasiness. Xin Yi, would you like a bowl?"

Xin Yi smiled awkwardly, "I don't need it, I don't really like sour flavors!"

Aunt Zhang didn't try to persuade her, saying, "It's not that sour, if you don't like it, that's fine."

There's plenty of this stuff on the mountain; it's not anything special. Every family will get some to keep at home and occasionally soak it in water to drink. But they won't pick too much, since the taste isn't for everyone.

Seeing that Wu Guihua's belly was quite large, Xin Yi asked with concern, "Sister-in-law Guihua, you must be about to give birth, do you have any plans?"

Wu Guihua squinted at her belly, looking expectant. "My due date has passed, but I don't feel any signs of labor yet. I don't know if it's a boy or a girl!"

"Your due date has already passed?"

Xin Yi was startled and looked at Zhang Laifu. "Uncle Zhang, I suggest you go to the hospital to give birth!"

Everyone noticed Xin Yi's serious expression and couldn't help but feel a little worried.

"All the babies in our village are delivered by Granny Lai from the next village. We've already made arrangements, so there shouldn't be any major problems!"

After Zhang Laifu finished speaking, he stared intently at Xin Yi, afraid that she would say something shocking.

Xin Yi explained, "I heard that if you haven't given birth by your due date, it could be due to malposition of the baby or other reasons. If it's not handled properly, it can be quite dangerous. You should go to the hospital for a checkup!"

Xin Yi's words silenced everyone. Before anyone else could speak, Wu Guihua spoke first, "Yi Yi, I don't feel anything wrong with my body. There's no need for all this trouble. I can give birth at home!"

Everyone knew that Wu Guihua was afraid of spending money. Her husband earned so little work points every day, and if he went to the hospital to give birth, he might lose a year's worth of work points.

Zhang Erge stood up anxiously. "Dad, Mom, Guihua is carrying my child. I can't let them be in any danger. I agree with Xinyi's suggestion. We'll go to the hospital to prepare for childbirth. I'll cover all the expenses myself!"

Zhang Laifu looked at his wife in silence.

To everyone's surprise, Aunt Zhang immediately jumped up and down, "Why are you looking at me? Guihua is carrying our grandson and granddaughter, of course I agree to go to the hospital to give birth, I'm going to pack my bags right now!"

When his mother agreed with him, Zhang Erge was moved to tears, saying, "Thank you, Mom! Thank you, Dad!"

Xin Yi had heard of the town's hospital, but it was more like a clinic than a hospital; it was a tiny place and didn't even have an operating room.

“Aunt Zhang, don’t worry, I haven’t finished speaking yet. The hospital in town isn’t good enough. If something really happens, it will definitely be inconvenient. Let’s go to the county hospital. The conditions there are better, the equipment is complete, and most importantly, I know someone there. What do you think?”

Wu Guihua originally thought that going to the town hospital would cost a lot of money, and if she went to the county hospital, it would cost even more. In her anxiety, her eyes reddened, and she no longer had much hope that she could give birth smoothly.

“Let’s go, even if it means selling my blood, I’ll get Guihua to the county hospital.”

Zhang Erge pulled Wu Guihua into his arms and gently patted her to comfort her.

Zhang Laifu knew he couldn't be stingy with the money at this time, so he immediately made a decision: "Let's go to the county hospital. Honey, give the second son a hundred yuan!"

"Okay!"

Aunt Zhang wiped away her tears and went back to her room to get the money.

"It's already very late today. Tomorrow morning, the second brother will accompany Guihua to town, and then take a bus to the county. Be careful on the road and pay attention to safety!"

Zhang Laifu thought for a moment and then said, "Why don't you have your mother go with you? She knows a lot and is more experienced in taking care of children and new mothers!"

"Uncle Zhang, if you're worried, let me go with you. Brother Zhang is the child's father, so he'll definitely be going. Your aunt can stay home and take care of things!"

Zhang Laifu did not agree immediately, partly because Xin Yi had just returned from leave and asking for leave again would cause gossip.

Furthermore, Xin Yi was a sent-down youth who came to support rural development. To delay her important duties for her own family matters gives the impression of abusing public resources for private gain.

Xin Yi noticed Zhang Laifu's hesitation and continued to persuade him, "Uncle Zhang, I never intended to support myself by working. You know I have other ways to make a living. Besides, you know I have acquaintances at the county hospital."

Zhang Laifu looked puzzled. Xin Yi leaned close to his ear and whispered, "Didn't I tell you? My boyfriend's aunt is the head of surgery at the county hospital. With that connection, Sister-in-law Guihua can suffer less!"

Ignoring the others who were eavesdropping, Xin Yi continued, "Besides, the child in Sister Guihua's belly will definitely call me aunt. I'll do my part for my nephew, and I'd like to see who dares to gossip!"

After hearing Xin Yi's words, Wu Guihua was deeply moved and joined the persuasion team, "Dad, let Xin Yi come with me. She's a high school student, educated, and knowledgeable. Maybe there will be a way to help her!"

Just then, Aunt Zhang walked over and took out a wad of cash, which should be one hundred yuan.

"Guihua, take this money. Eat whatever you want. Don't deprive yourself. I'll stay at home. You must be strong!"

After saying that, he looked at Zhang Laifu and said, "Brother Fu, let Yiyi go. She knows a lot. I believe that with her there, Guihua will feel more at ease. At worst, I can make up for the time it takes with my work points!"

"Father, please agree!" Zhang Erge also shouted solemnly.

Alright, the whole family, except for Gou Dan, agreed to let Xin Yi accompany them, so Zhang Laifu couldn't refuse. "Alright, then I'll trouble you, Yi Yi. I'll make up for your work points when we get back. You can set off with Gui Hua and the others tomorrow morning!"

"That letter of introduction..."

"I'll have your second brother Zhang take it to you tomorrow morning!"