My 1995 Small Farm.

Chapter 160 Pregnancy

The night is deep.

Chen Ling tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep. He usually fell asleep the moment his head hit the pillow, but today he felt no sleepiness at all.

My wife is finally pregnant.

The guy was so excited, his face was flushed, and he was walking with a swagger. He was so happy that he forgot the time and burned the food.

But he still ate happily, and even ate two more steamed buns than usual.

"It feels like a dream, we're going to have a child."

"Ah."

"Susu, pinch me."

"Ouch, it really hurts."

"Hahaha……"

"Keep your voice down, don't wake Zhenzhen up."

Wang Susu said reproachfully.

Even though it was late at night, she couldn't sleep. Her heart was filled with warmth and happiness.

As her husband asked her a question, she would softly respond.

If you ask her to pinch her arm, she will pinch it lightly.

Chen Ling has asked her countless times since the afternoon, and she has pinched herself countless times.

Neither of them found it annoying.

Chen Ling grinned and kept laughing like an idiot.

In fact, Wang Susu was also very happy, even happier than Chen Ling.

She had always hoped to have a baby with Chen Ling, and this time her wish finally came true.

In the past, whenever Chen Ling wasn't home, she wouldn't be willing to eat anything nice.

These past two days, for the first time ever, I've been adding two extra eggs to every meal and using more oil when stir-frying vegetables.

"Sister Qiumei said that the pregnancy tests at the county hospital are very accurate. Let's go for another check-up tomorrow."

"Okay."

"Hey, by the way, what's wrong with her? I came back and saw her washing Zhenzhen's hair and doing your laundry."

"Sister Qiumei has been busy with the matter across the street these past few days. She's not in good health either; she says it's something she was born with. She even fainted around noon the day before yesterday. No one was home at Brother Guoping's house that day, so I helped her to our house and took a look at her..."

"Wow, my wife can even diagnose illnesses now! That's amazing!"

Chen Ling propped his head up and leaned over to give her a quick kiss on her fair and smooth face.

"No way, I can't do it, I'm far from good enough."

The young woman glanced at him, shook her head, and blushed.

“What difference is there? The medicine you prepared this time in the mountains is much more effective than the medicine they brought. Even the old hunters in Kinmen Village praised it.”

"Nonsense, you're just trying to make me happy."

"Hey, don't believe me? Let me tell you, this trip into the mountains was really dangerous. We even encountered some dog-catching sprees, those things are really fierce..."

Chen Ling reached out and pulled his wife into his arms, speaking softly.

One was telling the story vividly, while the other listened attentively. As the night deepened, their voices gradually grew softer and softer.

The next day, the two left early in the morning, took the oxcart to send the sister-in-law to school, and then went to the county hospital for a urine test.

As expected, she was indeed pregnant.

Actually, there were signs of this all along, but Wang Susu wasn't sure and kept it from Chen Ling.

I'm afraid that if I tell them I'm not pregnant, I'll be disappointed.

Two days ago, she started having symptoms herself, and they became increasingly intense. So she couldn't help but ask her sister-in-law Xiufen for a checkup, and also asked Chen Guoping for his opinion. Both of them said that she was most likely pregnant.

But I can't guarantee anything.

After all, this is the couple's first child.

Knowing that Wang Susu valued it, they didn't dare to speak out, and they helped her keep it a secret from everyone.

After having a check-up at the county hospital today, Wang Susu finally felt at ease.

Chen Ling was overjoyed.

When he arrived, even though he had already confirmed that his wife was pregnant, he was still very nervous and uneasy.

Now I can finally relax.

"I'm almost a parent..."

People are in high spirits when they have good news. Chen Ling waved his whip and hummed a little tune all the way, his face beaming with joy.

"Shut up!"

Halfway up the mountain path, after crossing the last ridge, the section became extremely difficult to traverse.

Afraid of hurting his wife with the jolting, Chen Ling pulled her into his arms and told the little white ox to stop, giving it a series of instructions to walk slowly and steadily.

"Moo-"

The little white calf had been instructed beforehand, so he naturally knew what to do.

It immediately responded with a long and melodious call.

He walked slowly, pulling the cart along.

"No need for that, Ah Ling, I'm not that precious."

Wang Susu felt he was making a mountain out of a molehill.

Before I got pregnant, I almost doted on her.

Now it’s even more exaggerated.

It made her feel a little uncomfortable.

After all, she wasn't a delicate woman; she could do all sorts of rough and tiring work.

People used to work in the fields even when they were pregnant; she's seen it all before.

"Of course I am! In my eyes, you are the most precious thing. Besides, you're carrying twins now, and there's a baby in your belly. You two are my lifeblood..."

Chen Ling kissed his wife on the cheek and hugged her even tighter.

This made Wang Susu feel both happy and helpless.

"She's only just gotten pregnant; she's not showing yet."

"No, even if you're not showing yet, you have to take it seriously. You have to listen to me."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ling glared at him and said confidently.

Back in the village, they didn't hide anything this time.

The news that Wang Susu was pregnant spread quickly.

This is terrible.

Those who were close to Chen Ling rushed over as soon as they heard about it.

The women surrounded Wang Susu, showering her with concern and care.

They talked about what to pay attention to at this time, what to pay attention to in two months, and what foods to avoid. The whole yard was bustling with noise.

The men clamored for Chen Ling to buy them drinks.

"Talk is talk, joke is joke, but Fugui, you definitely can't escape this drinking session."

"That's right. You won't let us drink now, but after the baby is born, you'll have to put on two big tables for us. If we're not satisfied with the drinks, our baby will come to your house for free every day and drive your child crazy."

"Haha, that's hard to say. We can set up as big as we want, all the way from my doorstep to the village entrance. I'll hold my baby and drink with you all..."

Chen Ling laughed loudly; his smile hadn't faded all day. He handed out cigarettes to the men, lit one for himself, and the group stood outside the door, puffing away and talking and laughing.

When it was time for lunch, everyone left without disturbing them further.

He left a message before he left.

They told Chen Ling to stay home and spend time with his wife these next couple of days, and that they would send him the money after they sold the game, so he shouldn't worry about it.

Chen Ling initially agreed.

However, after calculating the dates, the village market is tomorrow.

He immediately had an idea.

I'm planning to go with him to find that mule and horse broker, Old Ba, and ask him to help me find two pregnant ewes.

I bought it and kept it at home to produce milk for my wife to nourish her body.

Goat milk is a very nutritious food, and its nutritional value far exceeds that of cow milk.

The reason is that cows are picky about grass and prefer to eat one type of grass. Over time, the milk they produce becomes nutritionally unbalanced.

Sheep are different; they eat all kinds of grass, whether it's weeds, crops, or leaves, they don't pick and choose. This makes their milk very nutritious, more so than cow's milk, and suitable for pregnant women to nourish their bodies.

However, caution is advised. Ordinary people should not drink too much goat milk. Unlike cow's milk, which is considered to have a cooling effect, excessive consumption of goat milk can cause internal heat, and may even lead to inflammation and swelling in certain areas for those with weak constitutions.

Pregnant women have two bodies; in addition to themselves, they also need to nurture the fetus, so their nutritional needs are high, and goat milk is the most suitable choice.

In fact, Chen Ling understood as well.

He had enough in his own little world, but there was no other way. It was the first time in his two lives that he was experiencing the joy of becoming a father, and he wanted to prepare all the best things for his wife.

He's not afraid of having too much, he's just afraid of having too little.

Moreover, she took over all the housework, including laundry and cooking.

Wang Susu's attempts to persuade him were futile; she couldn't change his mind.

"Heiwa, look how dirty you are. Come on, let me take you to the reservoir to take a bath."

Chen Ling was in a better mood. He rubbed Heiwa's big head, called out, and went out with the fishing net.

Seeing him like this, Heiwa tilted his big head and looked at him with a puzzled expression.

It is usually very energetic and can't stay still at all. It feels uncomfortable if it doesn't make trouble every other day, so it is always causing trouble and getting beaten and scolded is a common occurrence.

It's rare to see Chen Ling treat it so kindly today, and it's a little unaccustomed to it.

But a silly dog ​​is a silly dog. When it heard that Chen Ling was going to take it for a bath, it excitedly howled like a wolf and rushed out of the house.

"Fugui, why aren't you at home taking care of your wife? What are you doing out wandering around?"

"Let's go catch fish in the reservoir and make some fish soup tonight."

"Haha, I knew it! You really know how to pamper your wife. This time, you can go ahead and cook all the delicious food you want. Nobody will complain."

"..."

As he walked out the door, everyone greeted him, knowing that Wang Susu was pregnant and that his family was about to have a new baby. Upon seeing him, they all stopped him and chatted with him for a while.

The country folk didn't say anything to congratulate him, but you could feel their enthusiasm. Some people offered Chen Ling cigarettes, while others helped him tidy up the eagle boat.

“In a few days, the corn in the field will be ready to eat. Whenever Susu wants to eat some, just pick a few from my field and cook them.”

"Okay, Uncle, go ahead and eat if you want."

Upon arriving at the reservoir, Chen Ling first gave the dog a bath, then steered the eagle boat and cast two nets, catching several large fish.

This time, he was just using the excuse of fishing in the reservoir to kill two of the red eels from Dongtian and try them.

After catching the fish, I thought about it and went to the old river bend to catch two turtles to take home.

That's still not enough.

Following Wang Susu's usual taste, she picked two full bags of sweet and sour fruits from the cave, including wild hawthorn, pomegranate, and akebia.

After preparing the meal, give it to Wang Susu as a snack, or juice it to drink.

On the way back, I stopped by Chen Guoping's house to ask about Sister-in-law Xiufen.

That's when I discovered that there are many things pregnant women can't eat.

For example, wild hawthorn, while its sour taste may suit the palate of pregnant women, is actually harmful to their health.

Although it was wild hawthorn produced in the cave, Chen Ling dared not use it again just to be on the safe side.

In addition, catching the turtle was a waste. Although turtles are not low in nutritional value, they are cold in nature and can increase the risk of miscarriage.

So only a few types of plants were left, such as pomegranates, wild cherries, and wild grapes.

Pomegranates and wild grapes are the best.

Not only does it have a good effect on promoting fetal brain development, but wild grapes can also reduce adverse reactions in pregnant women and increase milk production, making them a good product for nourishing the fetus and promoting lactation.

……

"How is the eel? Does it suit your taste?"

At night, dinner was ready. Chen Ling prepared three dishes and a soup and put them on the table.

The staple food is rice, and the dishes consist of two meat dishes and one vegetable dish.

There were braised eel segments made with red eel, and braised venison, along with mushrooms and dried bamboo shoots.

There's also stir-fried winter melon.

The soup is made by stewing deer bones, offal, and tendons, with lotus seeds, goji berries, and some warm herbs added. It has been simmered over low heat for half a day.

"It's delicious, fragrant and tender, even better than what you used to make."

Wang Susu picked up a piece of eel, tasted it, and was quite surprised.

"These eels have so few bones, they're all meat. Did you catch them from the old river bend?"

"I caught these in Laohewan. If you want to eat them, I'll catch two more for you tomorrow. Here, have a piece of venison, and try this venison too."

"Well--"

"Venom is delicious too, it's so fragrant, even more fragrant than badger meat."

After finishing this, Chen Ling served the food to his wife, not even bothering to eat himself, and let her try everything first.

Wang Zhenzhen watched the young couple fussing around silently, her eyes darting about, before finally covering her mouth and giggling.

Seeing this, Chen Ling blushed and glared at her, saying, "What are you laughing at? Finish your meal and go do your homework."

"Hmph, my sister has a baby and has been keeping it a secret from me. I've known for a long time."

Wang Zhenzhen tilted her little face up and snorted, then got up to serve herself some rice.

"You didn't tell her?"

Chen Ling asked in surprise.

Wang Susu shook her head. Her younger sister was still small; there was no need to specifically tell her this.

They didn't go to the hospital for a check-up a couple of days ago, and they didn't tell anyone else.

Even when Qin Qiumei came to visit, she didn't mention it in front of the little girl.

"Zhenzhen, I'm going to the village market tomorrow. Is there anything you want to buy?"

"I don't want to buy anything, you buy it for your sister."

The little girl shoveled a mouthful of rice into her mouth and gave Wang Susu a grin.

"Sis, when are we going home? Mom and Dad will be so happy if they know you have a baby."

Upon hearing this, Wang Susu pinched her little nose and glanced at Chen Ling: "I'll be back in a while, after your brother-in-law finishes taking care of things at home."

"What's wrong? Are you homesick?"

"Hmm... I don't want to right now, maybe I'll wait another two months..."

"Silly girl."

"Hurry up and eat, your brother-in-law has made so many dishes."

...Wang Zhenzhen quickly finished her meal and went back to her room to do her homework.

She didn't have a big appetite; there was still a lot of food left on the table.

"Susu, drink the rest of the deer offal soup. It's good stuff."

The deer offal soup is very clear and does not turn cloudy even after being stewed for a long time. A sip is incredibly delicious, with tender and fragrant deer tendons that are smooth, bouncy, and rich in collagen.

Chen Ling took great care in processing it, and it didn't have much of a fishy smell.

Wang Susu had just eaten too much. She was newly pregnant and her appetite hadn't changed much, so she couldn't eat anymore soon.

In the end, most of it ended up in Chen Ling's own stomach.

After the meal, Chen Ling insisted on washing the dishes.

This time, however, Wang Susu wouldn't allow it. Just as Chen Ling was about to say something, Susu knew she couldn't persuade him, so she walked to his side and silenced him with her soft red lips. Chen Ling couldn't say anything at this point.

He was just secretly pleased, thinking: It's so good that my wife is pregnant. We've been married for so long, and she's much more proactive than before.

"Don't stand here, go to sleep. I can do anything now."

Wang Susu blushed and pushed him out.

"Then use hot water."

"know."

Actually, Chen Ling was just too nervous. It was his first time becoming a father in both his lives, and he was being extremely careful, afraid of doing something wrong.

This is the downside of not having elders in the family.

When you encounter something like this, you have no experience and have to ask others for everything.

Fortunately, the young couple gradually adapted.

Wang Susu was certainly not a delicate woman.

Moreover, the body she has developed over the past six months, nourished by the cave, is incomparable to that of an ordinary woman. Just as she said, she can still do any kind of work.

Moreover, the reactions she experienced were much weaker than those of other pregnant women.

This was one of the reasons why she wasn't too sure at first.

(End of this chapter)