I transmigrated to the 1970s and became the female lead's vicious stepsister.

This was the first time Su Lingtang had heard Gu Chenzhou speak to her so harshly, and her eyes filled with tears. "I...I'm sorry."

"Shenzhou, I just... wanted to leave a good impression on my sisters-in-law. I really didn't know it would... cause such serious consequences."

At this moment, Su Lingtang also regretted it. She shouldn't have come to the family compound. Sure enough, Su Lingwu was her nemesis.

If I hadn't come, would this have prevented this from happening?

Su Lingtang completely forgot that it was his own desire to outshine Su Lingwu that led him to deliberately do more work in order to highlight Su Lingwu's laziness, which resulted in this outcome.

Thankfully, the baby survived, otherwise...

Su Lingtang clung tightly to Gu Chenzhou's clothes; he was all she had here.

"sorry."

"I promise that I will stay in the visiting room and rest well during the rest of the day, and I will not move around unnecessarily. I will go back home after I have recovered."

"Chenzhou, I originally wanted to give you a surprise, which is why I didn't tell you beforehand. I didn't expect that doing some work would... Maybe it's because I'm too tired at home."

Gu Chenzhou thought that Su Lingtang almost miscarried the child and wondered how she could be so stupid. She hadn't even moved into the family compound yet, but she had already started working and was working so hard.

The political commissar's sister-in-law had already told her that Su Lingtang insisted on helping with the work, and no amount of persuasion could dissuade her.

She doesn't know she's pregnant; she needs to be extra careful.

Su Lingwu always stays at home and doesn't go out to show off, but this girl almost caused her to miscarry.

But when he heard that she was too tired from working, he felt a little guilty. He knew his mother's personality; the burden of the whole family had fallen on Su Lingtang's shoulders, and she had it tough too. He went up and hugged Su Lingtang.

"These days, you should rest well in the visiting room. I'll bring you all the meals so we can eat together. Wait until you're feeling better before you leave. There are so many things to take care of at home, thank you for your hard work."

Su Lingtang shook her head, buried her face in Gu Chenzhou's arms and cried, "I'm not wronged. As long as you're good to me, anything I do is worth it."

Su Lingtang hugged Gu Chenzhou tightly, not wanting this matter to cause a rift between the couple.

"Chenzhou, do you think I'm carrying a boy or a girl? I think it's definitely a boy. I've been craving sour foods lately, so he'll definitely grow up to be as handsome as you."

Su Lingtang looked forward to the future. Although she was pretty, she hoped that her son would look like his father.

Gu Chenzhou smiled when he heard Su Lingtang's words. He naturally wanted a son too; no man doesn't want a son.

As for his appearance...

For some reason, Zhao Guoyao's image popped into my mind.

She is good-looking and polite.

Will Su Lingwu's child resemble her a little more?

Sons all resemble their mothers.

I shook my head, trying to clear my mind of those jumbled thoughts.

How could he...

"Chen Zhou, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

When Su Lingtang saw Gu Chenzhou, a hint of melancholy flashed across her face, as if she had thought of something.

This feeling is very unpleasant.

"No, I'm thinking we should start saving up cloth ration coupons for the kids."

Recently, Fu Linchuan has been collecting tickets and coupons everywhere, saying they are for his wife and children.

Fu Linchuan is a very generous man. When he was single, many of his comrades borrowed money and tickets from him. Now everyone says he is henpecked.

"Chen Zhou, can I talk to you about something? Now that I'm here, do I need to send so much money home?"

"I didn't mean anything by it. I was just thinking that we should think about the children. Mom and my younger brother and sister don't need that many money ration coupons over there. They can earn their own work points and have food and drink, so they can reduce the amount. We should keep more for ourselves."

Su Lingtang's voice grew softer and softer.

Gu Chenzhou frowned upon hearing Su Lingtang's words, pondered for a moment, and said, "From now on, five yuan a month will be enough for Mom. We can save the rest ourselves. If you go back to your hometown, I will send you money separately. You can buy whatever you want to eat."

It is said that Fu Linchuan hands over his entire monthly salary to his wife for distribution, and the Fu family also sends him gifts.

He couldn't be too stingy. Su Lingtang was pregnant and needed nutrition. He knew his mother was used to being frugal and would definitely be reluctant to spend the money. So he gave the money to Su Lingtang so she could buy what she needed.

He naturally had high expectations for the child in Su Lingtang's belly.

"Shenzhou, you're so kind."

Su Lingtang felt that this trip was well worth it.

Finally, I don't have to pay so many fees to my family anymore.

Su Lingtang was very happy, but Su Lingwu looked gloomy.

"I'm going to find her. She thinks she's all talk, huh? All she does is spout nonsense. She's got some nerve! I'll tear her mouth off!"

Su Lingwu felt disgusted when she heard what Su Lingtang said in the family compound.

"You're not allowed to go!"

Xu Meili couldn't let her daughter go there.

"That girl is in the hospital right now. She barely managed to save her baby. If you make a scene like this and the baby is lost, then we'll be in the wrong no matter what."

"Who cares what outsiders say? Let's just close the door and live our own lives, let others envy us."

"They're all just jealous that I'm living a good life with my daughter. Let them talk, it won't hurt them."

Xu Meili couldn't let her daughter get entangled in this kind of thing, otherwise things would get complicated.

"Oh dear, Xiao Su, you still listen to your mother. It really is quite dangerous over there. I came over to remind you to keep an eye on your sister."

The political commissar's wife came over to remind Su Lingwu.

Compared to Su Lingtang, her heart naturally leaned more towards Su Lingwu. This girl was straightforward, easygoing, and kind-hearted. How could someone who would help a stranger be a bad person?

But Su Lingtang felt uncomfortable whenever he heard her speak or act.

She's so old, can't she see through anything? It's obvious that Su Lingtang deliberately spread Su Lingwu's family's private affairs.

"Sister-in-law, thank you for coming to tell me, otherwise I wouldn't have known."

"Oh, it's nothing, just keep it in mind. I'm leaving now."

Yu Chunhua came over specifically to tell Su Lingwu about this, hoping she would be wary of this person and suffer losses. But judging from Su Lingwu's expression, she knew what kind of person she was, which was good.

"Alright, let's not get angry over people who aren't worth it. Mom made you some stewed white fungus and red dates. Mom will serve it to you."

Xu Meili could also see that her son-in-law was really not short of money and things. A few days later, there were many more things in the kitchen, so she stopped being so careful and became bolder. Taking good care of her daughter was the most important thing.

So I started making all sorts of different things for my daughter to eat.

"Yeah, let's drink together."

The mother and daughter felt much better after drinking the white fungus and red date soup.

The rumors outside are indeed getting worse, and many people have other ideas.

After two comfortable days, Su Lingwu spent her time reading, making medicine, and researching various prescriptions, except for eating.

Su Lingwu has now improved and produced many medicines, so at least if someone in the family has a headache, fever, or is injured, they don't need to buy medicine anymore.

Seven-Flavor Longevity Pill, Detoxification Pill, Summer Heat Relief Pill, Anti-inflammatory and Hemostatic Powder, Heart-Protecting Pill for Emergency Use, Intestinal-Nourishing Pill, Insect-Expelling Lotion, and Beauty-Nourishing Pill.

Looking at her now, she seems quite capable.

"Mom, here you go. This is your daughter's secret beauty-enhancing elixir, I made it especially for you."

"A beauty-enhancing elixir?"

When Xu Meili heard this name, she thought her daughter was amazing.

She touched her face and said, "Mom is so old now, she doesn't need beauty treatments anymore. You can keep it for yourself."

"Who says my mom is too old? Forty is the most beautiful time for a woman. I want to preserve that beauty for you."

"You don't need to worry about me at all. I can make whatever I want myself."

Xu Meili held the porcelain bottle her daughter had given her, her eyes filled with anticipation.

Which woman doesn't want to retain her beauty? After thirty, a woman's appearance ages drastically, and even Xu Meili loves beauty.

"Mom, let's eat now. Anything my daughter makes can't be bad."

The pills her daughter gave her last time cured her postpartum ailments, so Xu Meili still has a lot of confidence in her daughter.

"Oh, by the way, send some to your mother-in-law and grandmother as well; they've been very kind to you."

"Mm." Even if Xu Meili hadn't asked, she would have sent it anyway.

Knock, knock, knock—a knock came from the courtyard door.

Who's here?

"Is Xu Meili home?"