Country Love: Xie Dajiao, 37, is pregnant!

With a gentle clasp, the two immediately withdrew their hands.

The moment Lin Chen withdrew his hand, he looked Chen Yannan in the eye openly. When he saw that she wasn't looking at him, he looked down again.

The radar scanned her figure; yesterday she was completely covered up, and nothing could be seen at all.

Today I changed into a tight-fitting short-sleeved top, which completely revealed my curvaceous figure. It was full and upright with a slender waistline, making me look particularly eye-catching.

He only paused for half a second before immediately regaining his composure, remaining calm and collected without revealing anything unusual. Just kidding, there's a woman in the house who just gave birth, and she's at her peak. How to describe it? Her veins are so bulging you can see them.

Lin Chen turned his head and joked with Xie Yongqiang with a smile:

"Great job, Yongqiang! You've really struck gold this time. With such a professional helper, your orchard is all set for the future."

After saying that, he looked at Chen Yannan and kindly reminded her:

"But your clothes aren't suitable for working in the mountains."

"I've prepared everything in advance!"

Chen Yannan smiled and pointed to the backpack at the edge of the ground:

"I've packed all my clothes in my bag. They're specifically for work; they're durable and sun-protective. I'll go change now and be right back."

After she finished speaking, she turned and walked towards the orchard caretaker's hut. A gentle breeze blew through the mountains, lifting the hem of her shirt and revealing her slender and supple waistline, full of youthful and lively charm.

Just then, the roar of a motorcycle came from above, growing louder and louder, breaking the liveliness on the mountain.

Everyone turned to look and saw a red motorcycle speeding up the dirt road, riding very fast and in a hurry.

Two plastic buckets, each filled to the brim with mung bean soup, were hanging on either side of the back of the vehicle. Water droplets clung to the sides of the buckets, swaying gently with the movement of the vehicle.

Chen Guiying braced herself with one foot and slammed on the brakes, bringing the motorcycle to a steady stop by the roadside. Her black rubber shoes were speckled with yellow mud, and her clothes were railway work uniforms with "XX Engineering Section" written on them. They were sturdy and durable, probably a gift from a relative.

This woman looks like someone who works hard and is busy making a living all year round. She is not delicate at all and doesn't care much about her appearance.

Hearing the commotion, Xie Yongqiang immediately put down his work and went to greet them, his face showing some surprise:

"Sister Guiying, what brings you up here? I've hired quite a few people for this construction site, we have enough manpower. What will happen to the shop if you come out?"

"We have enough manpower, and more people mean more strength, so we can work faster."

Chen Guiying bent down and unloaded two large buckets of mung bean soup. Her arms were strong, and it was effortless for her.

She raised her chin and gestured towards the group of workers, saying confidently:

"My shop isn't busy, so I've had my mom keep an eye on it. It's hot outside, and the workers are prone to heatstroke while working on the mountain. I cooked two big pots of mung bean soup at home and brought it over to help you cool off. I also wanted to check on how your irrigation canal is coming along. I'm getting bored staying at home."

As soon as she finished speaking, she rolled up her sleeves, revealing her strong, muscular forearms, and carrying the heavy bucket of mung bean soup, walked towards the workers, her loud, clear voice calling out from afar:

"Everyone, take a break! Come and have some mung bean soup to cool down! It's so hot, don't get heatstroke!"

She speaks frankly and warmly, and is very genuine. She gets along well with a group of workers without any awkwardness, and they become familiar with each other in just a few words.

Xie Yongqiang followed behind her, constantly urging her:

"Really, there's no need, Sister Guiying. Look at you, you went to all the trouble to bring it up. This work is dirty and tiring, so you, a woman, shouldn't get involved."

Chen Guiying glanced back at him sideways and retorted with a smile:

"What's wrong with women? I run a grain and oil shop in town. I carry rice and flour all year round, sacks weighing over a hundred pounds on my shoulders. This little bit of work is nothing. Don't be so polite with me. The sooner this irrigation ditch is finished, the less you'll have to worry about watering your orchard."

Since things had come to this point, Xie Yongqiang couldn't force her to leave, so he could only let her stay and help.

Chen Guiying was incredibly quick and efficient. She put down the bucket and immediately got to work. In no time, she became familiar with the workers, chatting and laughing as they worked together.

While the construction site was bustling with activity, on the other side, the curtain in the room was suddenly lifted gently.

Chen Yannan came out after changing her clothes.

She wore a long-sleeved work uniform, the red and gray color combination was particularly flattering, and she changed into a pair of work shorts, which just revealed her two fair, straight, and shapely long legs.

Xie Xiaomei is already quite tall at 172cm, but she must be at least 175cm, and their body types are completely different.

Although she was wearing loose and ordinary work clothes that were not particularly stylish or well-fitting, they couldn't hide her excellent figure; her full and shapely curves were impossible to conceal.

She had just stepped out of the house, exuding a refreshing youthful energy, yet also possessing a perfectly balanced gentle femininity. Compared to her usual elegant attire, she looked more casual and attractive, becoming more and more pleasing to the eye the longer you looked at her.

She walked quickly to Lin Chen, smiled, and spoke with a hint of seriousness:

"Brother Chen, do you think my outfit is okay?"

Lin Chen was squatting on the ground smoking when he heard the sound. He looked up and his gaze naturally fell on her legs.

"white!"

"Oh dear, what are you looking at..." Chen Yannan was embarrassed by what she was told.

Lin Chen glanced around, then a smile appeared on his lips as he joked:

"Just kidding, but this outfit is actually quite suitable for working. It's convenient, but more importantly, you have a great figure, so you look good in anything, like a runway model."

It was just a simple, casual joke, without any intention of provoking anyone.

But after hearing this, Chen Yannan subconsciously lowered her head, her fingers gently clutching the loose hem of her coat, and whispered:

"No way, I just wore my work clothes casually, and besides, I'm not in good shape..."

He was modest, but inside he felt like he'd been given a handful of candy. His initial reserve completely dissipated, and he became much more enthusiastic about the work that followed.

At this moment, Xie Yongqiang saw that Chen Guiying was sweating profusely from her busy work, so he quickly stepped forward to help her and led her toward Lin Chen and Chen Yannan, intending to introduce them to each other.

As they approached, Xie Yongqiang pointed to each person and introduced them carefully:

"Sister Guiying, let me introduce you. This is Lin Chen, my brother Chen. He's a capable man in our village. He came up the mountain today to keep an eye on things for me because I was worried I wouldn't be able to handle it."

"This is Chen Yannan, a graduate of a prestigious university. She is a college student volunteer sent by the Provincial Youth Federation. She will stay in the village to help me manage the orchard and learn planting techniques."

After saying that, he turned to Lin Chen and Chen Yannan and introduced them:

"This is Sister Guiying. She runs a grain and oil shop in town. She's a very honest and warm-hearted person. I couldn't have built this irrigation canal without her help."

Lin Chen looked at Chen Guiying and nodded with a smile:

"Sister Guiying, I've heard a lot of people in the village talking about you since I got back. You were pretty tough the other day, weren't you? You managed to subdue Xie Guangkun! The whole of Ivory Mountain has heard about it."

Chen Guiying laughed heartily, waved her hand, and showed no arrogance whatsoever:

"That's nothing! Do you think I'd tolerate his bad habits?"

She then looked at Lin Chen, her eyes showing a hint of approval:

"If we're talking about skill, you're the one who's really good. You've been insulting Xie Guangkun so much. I have relatives in this village, and I've specifically asked around. Mine were just small-scale operations, nothing serious. But you've put him on the big stage and insulted him like that."

The two chatted back and forth, finding themselves getting along very well. There was no romantic feeling between them; it was as if they had met kindred spirits.

Caught in the middle, Xie Yongqiang awkwardly rubbed his hands together. How did this turn into a discussion of heroes over wine, especially since they were talking about his own father?

Despite the jokes, Chen Guiying was very perceptive. Her gaze fell on Chen Yannan without her noticing, and her heart skipped a beat. She instantly became wary and had a vague sense of unease.

She carefully examined Chen Yannan. She was young, fair-skinned, and pretty, with an impeccable figure. She was full where she should be and slender where she should be, with a tall and graceful posture.

Looking down at myself, I realized that I had been busy running the shop for many years, exposed to the wind and sun, and my skin was rough. My hands were covered with calluses from the work, and I was wearing dusty work clothes. I was as simple as could be.

The difference between the two was immediately apparent, and she felt a strange sense of disappointment.

Chen Guiying thought to herself, if this woman stays by Xie Yongqiang's side every day, then she will have no chance at all.

Although she was inwardly conflicted and had her doubts, Chen Guiying didn't show it on her face. She still smiled broadly and cheerfully, and took the initiative to nod and greet Chen Yannan.

"This young lady is a student from a prestigious university. She's cultured and capable. She's really amazing. But why do you look like someone from the South?"

Lin Chen thought to himself, "Why are you swearing all of a sudden?" But Chen Yannan didn't realize it.

She was very polite, responding with a slight smile and a very gentle tone.

"Sister, how did you know I'm from the South? You have a good eye for people."

"Hmm? We've met a master!" Chen Guiying smiled awkwardly.

The two were very polite and courteous, with smiles on their faces, but their eyes met briefly before quickly looking away.

An indescribable, subtle atmosphere quietly permeated the air, a silent competition.

Chen Guiying considered Chen Yannan a rival, but Chen Yannan thought to herself, "Why does this older sister talk so much? I still want to chat with Lin Chen a bit more."