"Honey, you’re finally out. How do you feel? Are you hungry, thirsty, or in pain?" As the door to the delivery room gradually opened as he had been eagerly anticipating, his wife and their two children were pushed out. Lianshan hurriedly rushed forward, keeping his eyes fixed on Shuzhen, his voice full of concern. Afraid of being rudely chased away by the doctor again, he held onto the side of the mobile hospital bed, cautiously following closely as if he were a medical staff member or part of the family. Shuzhen smiled softly at the sight, signaling that she was alright while mouthing to him to talk once they returned to the ward. Lianshan took the hint and didn’t ask further, only becoming more careful as he helped push the hospital bed. In just a few minutes, he arranged for Shuzhen and their three children to be placed in an eight-person ward. However, perhaps due to people still favoring midwives at home, this spacious eight-person ward only had one mother-in-law accompanying an expectant woman, and a couple who had just had a baby yesterday. Both mother-in-law and daughter-in-law wore somewhat worn uniforms, yet their expressions showed not a hint of the expected demeanor or poise. Instead, they briefly glanced over Shuzhen and Lianshan with a touch of disdain. Not even a polite smile, as if speaking to them could somehow cover them in dust. Shuzhen pouted subtly, clearly noting that the clothes she and Lianshan wore were newly made, far better fitted and more elegant than their ill-fitting, worn uniforms. The young couple, in contrast, were cheerful and friendly, smiling and nodding when they entered. Their genuine smiles revealed their molars. Just one look and Shuzhen had a basic understanding of how to get along with these two ward mates and their family in the coming days. Surveying the ward, which was indeed quite rudimentary, she listened as the nurse explained that accompanying family members could use empty hospital beds if no new patients were admitted. However, without payment, the hospital could request vacating the bed for new patients at any time. Plus, the bed was just a bed; only after paying the bed fee could one enjoy the pillow and bedding... Upon hearing this, Shuzhen hurriedly tugged at Lianshan’s sleeve, signaling for him to discuss with the nurse about possibly spending some money for an extra bed. That way, during the day the children could be placed on another bed, and at night with extra bedding, her husband wouldn’t have to suffer. As for spending extra money for an additional bed, Shuzhen calmly stated: Isn’t money meant to be spent? Especially since she had a solid gold finger, a lavish dowry as a backup. Their whole family would find it tough to waste away even if they tried! Ever since marriage, words like frugal or thrifty had ceased to connect with classmate Lianshan. His thoughts and considerations revolved entirely around his wife and children. Without a second thought, he arranged for an extra bed, swiftly returning with two sets of bedding. Other patients and their family members in the ward turned their heads at this. The fiery young wife even pinched her husband’s arm, "Look at that fellow, see how he’s caring for his wife? You’d better start learning!" The pinched new dad hissed in surrender, "Yes, yes, I’ll learn. After all, you gave us a big, fat boy, you’ve done a great job! Are you hungry, thirsty, or do you need me to help you to the bathroom?" The young wife was embarrassed by his exaggerated tone, playfully smacked his shoulder and curtly replied, ’Get lost.’ "Alright, alright, I’m going. Going to check what the canteen has on offer, to bring back some good food for the mother of our child. What about you, mate, are you coming along or need me to bring something back for you?" The newcomer dad cheerfully nodded, turned, and asked Lianshan. Worried about leaving his wife and children alone, while wanting to get her something to eat, Lianshan was delighted by the offer, "If that’s the case, it would really be bothersome for you. Here’s some money and food coupons, could you please bring some millet porridge and boiled eggs for my wife? As for me, just a couple of buns and some pickles will do." If it weren’t for needing some strength to look after his wife and children, he wouldn’t even be thinking of eating. Seeing himself handed half a pound of food coupons, three yuan, and a big enamel mug for porridge, Lin Jianguo was stunned: he’d seen generous people, but none quite this generous! It was just a matter of being casual, more wishing for company, and the unexpected trust with money and food delivery fell on him, whose name hadn’t even been asked yet. Lin Jianguo could only say he had decent character and wasn’t narrow-minded. Of course, with whatever else he might say to himself, Lin Jianguo’s face still showed a warm, friendly smile: "It’s just a small favor, no need to say it’s troublesome or not. You’re too courteous, friend. By the way, I’m Lin Jianguo, my wife is Er Niu, and our son, born just yesterday, is Shi Tou. We’re from the seed farm, would you mind telling me your name?" "Brother Lin, you’re too kind. My surname is Lian, full name Lianshan, this is my wife Liu Shuzhen, and we’ve just had a pair of twins! We’re from the Liu family village production brigade..." "Heavens, Lianshan, Liu Shuzhen, Liu family village production brigade?" Before Lianshan could finish his self-introduction, the young wife opposite jumped up excitedly, "Oh my heavens, how lucky am I? To share a hospital room with the famous Liu Shuzhen, what a privilege! Haha, just this experience will be enough to boast for half a year when I get home! Ouch..." "Look at you showing off, did you pull your stitches below?" Lin Jianguo, hearing his wife’s uncontrolled hissing in excitement, turned pale with fear. He hurried back to her bedside, fawning over her, and once reassured that the stitches hadn’t split, but strained a bit, he started chastising her: "You should really be careful! The doctor said our son was so fat he tore you up down there. It’s been sewn up finally, don’t pull them apart by being reckless. Otherwise, you’ll be the one suffering alone!" Being chided like a child in front of icons, this was simply intolerable! Er Niu glared: "Got it, got it, enough with the nagging. Wasn’t I just excited? Liu Shuzhen, the author of ’Earthworm Breeding Guide’, who promoted the eco-stereoscopic farming method. The Liu family village production brigade, the university-educated couple who successfully developed super high yielding cabbage and radish on their respective plots! Everyone within ten miles raises their thumbs, truly admiring them from the bottom of their hearts! It’s such luck to be in the same ward with her, why wouldn’t I get excited?!"