Lin Wan originally wanted to say a few words to her. But when she thought about all those things from her past life and Ye Qing’s vicious demeanor towards her, Lin Wan’s heart hardened. Sometimes, no matter how you explain, Ye Qing wouldn’t change her attitude. Except for what happened in the old home. And Han Yi. No matter how much you explain, given Ye Qing’s character, she wouldn’t understand. Might as well say nothing at all, just be careful not to get harmed by her. After encountering Ye Qing a couple of times, Lin Wan became much more cautious. In the past two months through observation and conversations with Yang Erni, Lin Wan discovered one thing, Ye Qing is pregnant. According to Yang Erni, Ye Qing said she got married back home during New Year’s, but Lin Wan was skeptical. Back home, Lin Wan specifically asked Mom about it, Liang Hongmei said she hadn’t heard anything about Ye Qing getting married. Lin Wan was sure Ye Qing’s child might be Mei Langchi’s. But during those observations, Lin Wan also noticed that Li Liang would occasionally visit Ye Qing’s courtyard. When the two talked, their interactions were quite flirtatious. Lin Wan felt that there was something going on between Ye Qing and Li Liang. Their relationship was still tangled and unclear. As March came to an end, the weather gradually warmed up, and Lin Wan had been selling scarves for about half a month. Now she had switched to thin cotton jackets and pants. The weather was bad these past two days, it kept raining, and the slightly warmer temperature dropped significantly. Lin Wan didn’t go to classes at night and instead stayed in her room reading a few story magazines. Around New Year’s, Shen Jie had given her two books, but they were quickly snatched by Su Ling and Yin Peibai. All three could almost recite them by now. Feeling bored at home, Lin Wan subscribed to a storybook from the newspaper office to see if she could find something to read. Thinking about how Su Ling was going to give birth soon, Lin Wan deliberately went to the mall to buy some high-quality light-colored cotton fabric to make a small wrap for Su Ling’s child. Lin Wan created it like a sleeping bag style from future generations, square with four corners, one corner being a hood, folded up to become a sleeping bag form. Thinking that in two months it would be warmer, Lin Wan didn’t make it too thick, only stuffing it with two layers of cotton inside. Their child with Han Yi would be born in June when it was already very hot. A few days ago, Lin Wan bought some cotton fabric she liked, to make a short-sleeved split-side suit for their child. She also made two sets for Su Ling’s child, but with long sleeves. In February, Han Yi took advantage of his break to come back with the proof and introduction letter his brother brought for transferring household registration, and went to the registry office to find a friend to help with his brother and Mom’s registration. For Lin Wan’s registration, Han Yi took it to the army. Preparing for Lin Wan to follow his registration. This day, Han Yi was off, driving a donkey cart to come back. During these two months, whenever Han Yi had a day off, he would rush home after class at eight in the evening from the army, and leave in the dark at two or three the next morning. In the beginning, Han Yi borrowed other people’s bicycles to ride thirty miles back home. Thirty miles were tough, Lin Wan was deeply distressed. Strongly forbidding him to come back to see her, but Han Yi didn’t listen, happily continued cycling back and forth. Actually, Han Yi could wait for the next morning of his break, take the mess squad’s vehicle back to spend a noon with Lin Wan at home and catch one back in the afternoon. But Han Yi said that would mean seeing her and holding the child for too short a time. He wanted to come back at night and cuddle her to sleep. Lin Wan heard this, rolled her eyes helplessly at him, seeing Han Yi being stubborn, she couldn’t do anything, and thought about Huang Dashan’s place not too far from the military district. When Brother Huang came to deliver goods, Lin Wan specifically talked to him about borrowing their donkey cart, two or three times a month. Luckily, Brother Huang was now delivering goods with a tractor, leaving the donkey cart idle at home, Brother Huang said it was okay. For origınal chapters go to 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹✦𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖✦𝓷𝓮𝓽 So Lin Wan called Han Yi, telling him once he was back, to borrow the donkey cart from Huang Dashan’s place, so he wouldn’t be too exhausted. Of course, they couldn’t use the donkey cart for free, Lin Wan specifically sent them a pair of thick fleece thermal outfits each. "Why did you run back here in the rain?" Despite wearing a raincoat, Han Yi’s body, face, and hair were somewhat wet. "I listened to the weather forecast, the rain will stop tomorrow." Han Yi said, unloading the donkey cart and putting it in the yard. He then took a piece of plastic cloth from inside the house to cover it. He tied the donkey at the big porch door, ensuring it wouldn’t get soaked. Lin Wan didn’t bother about the donkey, promptly returned to the kitchen to make ginger sugar water for Han Yi to warm up. As soon as the ginger slices went into the pot, Han Yi came in "Are you hungry?" Lin Wan quickly raised her head to ask. Han Yi didn’t respond, but smiled, wrapping his arms around her from behind, placing his hands on her belly. Lin Wan threw him a sideways glance, slapped his still unwashed hands, and said, "The kettle on the stove has warm water, hurry and wash up." "Mhm." Han Yi gave Lin Wan a hug, finally feeling at ease. While simmering the ginger sugar water, Lin Wan also heated up two steamed buns and the leftover cabbage tofu from dinner for Han Yi. After getting pregnant, Lin Wan didn’t really like eating meat. They said that after three months, people would start craving it, but Lin Wan felt no difference; meals were like usual, except she became a bit picky. When she craved something, regardless of location, she would insist on buying it for the sake of quenching her cravings. "Has the baby been kicking you these days?" Han Yi originally planned to eat in the kitchen, but worried that Lin Wan might feel uncomfortable sitting, he moved to the room, helping Lin Wan onto the bed before he started eating soup. "It occasionally moves a couple of times. Especially at night. A few days ago, Mother-in-law took me to the hospital for a check-up. The central hospital has a new device that lets you see the baby inside. The doctor said it should be a girl." Mother-in-law has been visiting frequently, each time bringing either farm chicken or milk and eggs. After the last check-up, they said the head seemed a bit big, the doctor even complained that she was eating too well, so recent days she’s been told not to eat much meat, to eat more vegetables. It’s only March, and fresh vegetables are scarce, she eats little meat. These days she’s rotating through cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and onions. She’s almost fed up, but for the baby, she had no choice. This morning, while drinking milk, Lin Wan thought of milk for calcium. Proper nutrition for the baby, maybe linked to drinking milk. Lin Wan was contemplating stopping milk for a while. "A girl or boy, I cherish them, just having one is enough. Can you see how they look? Do they resemble you or me? Are they healthy?" He had long guessed it might be a girl. A girl is fine, with proper upbringing, she’ll still be a pillar of the country when grown. This time, the higher-ups seemed to discuss a family planning policy, each family could only have one child. It’s good this way. He hadn’t planned for Xiao Wan to have two; lately, he saw the stretch marks on her belly, which terrified him. Every time he saw them, he felt heartbroken. Initially, he worried about having just one child and Lin Wan disagreeing, but now with the country’s enforcement, he doesn’t need to worry. "Healthy, just a vague image, can’t tell who they resemble." Lin Wan smiled as she held her tummy, now understanding that her Han Yi wasn’t someone who favored boys over girls. In her past life, she hadn’t borne him a child, hadn’t known his stance, now she does. Her heart is actually very happy; any unhappiness is fake. That day when the doctor talked, she observed Mother-in-law’s expression, and Mother-in-law didn’t show any disappointment. She feels lucky to have married such a good man like Han Yi. Mother-in-law treats her equally well. Han Yi drank his ginger soup and ate a bun. It was already past midnight, Han Yi had night classes, finishing at around eight. Biking to Huang Dashan’s place and coming by cart took over two hours. Lin Wan had gotten used to having someone beside her; when Han Yi was home, he liked spooning her from behind at night, and when he wasn’t, she hugged a pillow, conveniently sandwiching it between her legs when lying sideways to prevent discomfort from belly pressure. Han Yi hadn’t taken leave these days, given he didn’t have breaks during New Year for the past two years. He saved his leave for when Lin Wan would give birth, remaining by her side. "Xiao Wan, I have a task this week, and it might take two months before I can come back." Han Yi lay down but wasn’t sleepy, letting Lin Wan lie in his arm, lifting her stomach slightly, waiting to see the baby move for some intimate contact with his daughter. But after watching a while, the baby didn’t move. Han Yi felt disappointed, silently bellyaching that his daughter wasn’t being cooperative.