Country Love: Xie Dajiao, 37, is pregnant!

Xie Guangkun had originally planned that women are easily embarrassed and that he could easily get rid of them by being stern with a few harsh words.

Today he really hit a brick wall; the other person was even more talkative than him. How could a woman be so stubborn? Isn't she just a complete pushover?

He was caught in a dilemma; if things escalated to the village level, he would be the one who lost face.

Xie Guangkun pointed at Chen Guiying, his finger trembling for a long time:

"You...you just wait!"

After saying that, he turned around and walked down the mountain in a hurry, leaving in a sorry state.

Watching his retreating figure, Chen Guiying casually made a comment.

"Pah! You have no manners whatsoever as an elder."

She dusted off her hands, turned to Xie Yongqiang as if nothing had happened, and her tone remained unchanged:

"Let's get back to business."

Xie Yongqiang was dumbfounded the whole time. He never expected that Chen Guiying could silence the unreasonable Xie Guangkun with just a few words. She was the first person besides Lin Chen to do so.

That's one good thing about Xie Yongqiang; he doesn't say a word no matter who insults his father.

The group squatted down again under the shade of the tree to discuss the funds, while the child quietly played with ants nearby.

"Yongqiang, I'm quite interested in what you have here. I can take out this 100,000 yuan anytime."

"Two options, you can choose one. One is a pure loan, which will naturally have a higher interest rate than the bank, and you can pay it off within three years. The other is for me to become an investor, taking a share of your orchard, and I will receive dividends based on my share of the profits."

Xie Yongqiang was taken aback for a moment, then said somewhat embarrassedly:

"Sister Guiying, this amount of money is too large. Aren't you afraid that if my orchard doesn't run well and I lose money in the end, I won't be able to repay you?"

"I'll accept the loss."

Chen Guiying smiled:

"I have a good eye for people. You're not the kind of person who would cheat people out of their money. Besides, there are hundreds of trees in the orchard right here. They're not going anywhere. What do I have to worry about? And you seem like a pretty good young man. If you don't mind that I'm a widow, we can get to know each other better."

"Besides, I run a grain and oil shop by myself, raising my child alone. The interest rate on my savings in the bank is too low, so I'm looking for a reliable investment opportunity. If you do well here, I can come up the mountain to lend a hand and help you out whenever I have time."

The meaning behind her words was clear: she didn't just want to invest and make money; she genuinely believed in, or rather, had her eye on, Xie Yongqiang.

What does it mean to be good at judging people? What can you tell from a first meeting?

But she is not pretentious at all, doesn't engage in empty talk, is very frank, treats relationships well if possible, and treats them purely as business if not, she is very open and honest.

Xie Yongqiang was, after all, a college student, and he understood the deeper meaning behind the words.

He lowered his head and pondered for a few seconds, then looked up and said sincerely:

"Sister Guiying, I'll treat this money as a loan, and the interest will still be as you said. I'll pay you back a smaller portion by the end of this year, and the rest will be settled within two years. I can't let you take the shares; I can't let you bear the risks for nothing with your hard-earned savings."

If Lin Chen were here, he would be full of question marks. "Brother, you didn't say that when I invested. Did you treat me like a human being?"

Chen Guiying couldn't help but laugh at his honest appearance.

"Okay, whatever you say. If you want to lend it, then I'll lend it to you. I'll give you the money first thing tomorrow morning. You should contact the irrigation canal repairman as soon as possible so as not to delay the watering schedule for the fruit trees."

After saying that, she stood up, tidied her hair, and turned to call the child.

"Little Stone, say goodbye to your uncle, we're going home."

The child obediently looked up, said goodbye in a childish voice, and Chen Guiying picked up the child and got on the motorcycle.

The red motorcycle sputtered and revved as it sped down the mountain, arriving swiftly and departing decisively, without any hesitation.

Xie Yongqiang stood there, holding the IOU in his hand, his heart filled with mixed feelings.

The long-standing financial problem was finally solved, but he had a vague feeling that ever since Chen Guiying came up the mountain, his life would probably become much more lively...

Once the dog days of summer begin, the weather starts to get muggy.

As soon as the sun comes out in the early morning, the heat from the ground rises up, making the air sticky.

Lin Chen got up early, packed his things at the hospital and prepared to go home. Now he was just waiting to be discharged, as he had to wait for the hospital to open for business.

Back home, Wang Xiaomeng and Xie Xiaomei didn't slack off either. They returned last night and were already busy preparing a room for Xie Dajiao to stay in during her postpartum period.

The two of them thoroughly tidied up the sunny bedroom on the first floor.

The baby crib was pushed close to the side of the adult bed, and the baby was covered with a thin gauze swaddle blanket, which is breathable and absorbent. In the hot summer, it is best not to cover the baby up too much, as this can easily cause prickly heat.

Everything was tidied up, the house was cool and clean, and everything was ready. Now we're just waiting for them to come back.

Around nine o'clock in the morning, they heard the sound of a car at the gate of the courtyard. Wang Xiaomeng and Xie Xiaomei immediately went to meet them, carefully supporting Xie Dajiao on both sides as they slowly walked into the house.

Xie Dajiao held Xiao Jing'an in her arms. The child was quiet and well-behaved, not making a fuss at all.

As soon as she stepped into her home, Xie Dajiao let out a long sigh of relief, a reassuring smile spreading across her face.

"Finally home! The hospital is always crowded with people, nothing beats the comfort of home."

The group slowly entered the bedroom and gently placed the child on the crib. Xie Dajiao leaned against the headboard to recover.

Wang Xiaomeng quickly brought over a glass of warm water, while Xie Xiaomei moved a pillow behind her to make it comfortable and not uncomfortable to lean against.

Lin Chen stood by the bed and looked around. Seeing that the room was tidy, he nodded.

"Just rest and relax. Don't do anything. It's too hot today. Ventilate the room as needed. Don't listen to the old folks' nonsense about keeping yourself covered up during postpartum confinement. If you get heatstroke, it will only cause more trouble."

Xie Dajiao nodded obediently. The room was cool and clean, much more comfortable than the hospital.

News travels fast in the village, and before 10 a.m., villagers began to come to visit.

No one came empty-handed; most brought their own free-range eggs and millet, and a few skillful aunties even made small clothes and tiger pillows overnight, all as a token of their love for the children.

People came and went in the living room, one group leaving and another arriving, it was lively and bustling from beginning to end, the whole house filled with the everyday chatter of the village.

Wang Yun was carrying a cardboard box containing a hundred eggs. He wiped the sweat from his face as he entered the room and quickly walked to the bedside.

"Sister, I'm so glad you're back! This sweltering summer is the worst time for postpartum women, please be extra careful. Let me see the baby!"

She peeked at the crib and couldn't stop smiling.

"Oh my, look at this little face! It looks different again. It's so chubby and adorable. He'll definitely grow up to be a handsome young man!"

Wang Yun sat on the edge of the bed, holding Xie Dajiao's hand and chatting, her tone sincere.

"You've finally made it through this difficult time. Lin Chen is kind-hearted, and Xiao Mei and Xiao Meng are so considerate. Having people to take care of you is better than anything else. Chang Gui was going to come with me, but he won't be able to get off work until later, so I came by myself."

Xie Dajiao said with a smile:

"Oh dear, I'm fine, don't bother me. Xiaomei, get Aunt Yun a bottle of ice water, it's too hot."

Wang Yun had only been sitting for a short while when several aunties from the village arrived together. As soon as they entered the room, they gathered around the bed, chatting amongst themselves, making the room even more lively.

"This child is so handsome! Look at him, his features are so well-developed!"

"That's right! Your eyes look long and narrow now, but they'll definitely be big and bright when you grow up! Have you named them yet? What's it called?"

Xie Dajiao replied with a smile:

"The name is settled, Lin Jing'an, Jing as in scenery, An as in peace."

"This name is good; it sounds auspicious!"

Aunt Zhang slapped her thigh, then lowered her voice and leaned over to chat about the latest happenings in the village:

"By the way, Big Foot, have you heard? The other day, Xie Guangkun went up the mountain and got a real dressing down from Chen Guiying in town!"

Aunt Li kept laughing while fanning herself with a palm-leaf fan, she just couldn't stop:

"The whole village has heard about this. Guangkun has really met his match this time. Chen Guiying is no pushover. She runs her own shop and has seen all kinds of people and situations. She's a tough nut to crack, and she won't listen to either soft or hard tactics. She'll teach her a lesson she won't forget!"

Xie Dajiao laughed along and quickly asked what was going on. Lin Chen also came over to join in the fun and learned that Xie Yongqiang's orchard was short of money again.

After chatting about gossip, everyone returned to the serious matter of postpartum care, offering advice from those who had been through it all:

"Big Foot, no matter how hot it is, you have to be careful. Never touch cold water, and don't let drafts blow directly on your body. You have to avoid all the things you should avoid. Don't try to cool off for a while and end up with postpartum illnesses that will make you suffer when you're old."

Customers kept coming all morning; Wang Xiaomeng's bean product factory was just too busy. Lin Chen told her to go home first, while he and Xie Xiaomei busied themselves, cleaning up after each group left before welcoming the next.

It was almost noon when footsteps sounded again at the courtyard gate.

Zhao Yutian and Liu Ying walked in one after the other, two steps apart, neither looking at the other, and not saying a word the whole time. Anyone with eyes could see that the young couple was still arguing.

Liu Ying, carrying a basket of eggs, entered the gate and first saw Lin Chen in the yard, greeting him with a smile:

"Brother Chen."

Lin Chen nodded:

"You're here? It's hot, don't stay out in the yard. Come inside, everyone's inside."

"Okay, I'll go take a look!"

Liu Ying responded and carried the eggs into the villa.