Country Love: Xie Dajiao, 37, is pregnant!

At this moment, Chen Guiying had no time to listen to his complaints. The two of them were alone late at night in a dimly lit room, and the alcohol was making them feel better. This was an opportunity she had been looking forward to for a long time.

She cupped Xie Yongqiang's face in her hands, lowered her head, and kissed him passionately, softly coaxing him as she did so.

"Stop worrying about those troubles. We'll deal with whatever comes our way. With me here, we can overcome any obstacle..."

The lights flickered, the mountain wind howled outside the window, and the leaves of the orchard rustled incessantly.

Completely intoxicated and losing control of his emotions, Xie Yongqiang, aroused, grabbed Chen Guiying tightly and crossed the line.

Not long after, the old light bulb in the room went out completely.

……

Liu Da Nao didn't dare to wake up naturally. Before it was fully light, he drove from Benxi to Xiangyashan, driving non-stop, not daring to delay the tasks assigned by the chairman.

He knew in his heart that this visit to the village was a chance for him to turn his life around. If he acted arrogantly and put on airs like last time, he would never be able to hold his head up in front of Wang Dana again. Wang Musheng already disliked him, so he would be nothing more than a gofer in the future.

Liu Da Nao finally arrived at Ivory Mountain Village at dawn and stopped in front of Lin Chen's villa.

He immediately turned off the engine and got out of the car. He ran to the trunk, opened the lid, and saw that it was full of good stuff that Wang Dana had brought back from Dalian: two boxes of neatly packaged sea cucumbers, two boxes of local specialty wine, and fresh seafood that he had bought. He had picked out the expensive items, and they were piled up high, looking very substantial.

Liu Da Tou bent over, huffing and puffing as he carried the load out of the yard, slowly carrying it in one trip after another, afraid of damaging it even slightly and not being able to explain it to the chairman later.

In no time, he was covered in sweat, beads of sweat streaming down his face, and the back of his shirt was completely soaked, but he didn't bother to wipe it off.

After moving everything, he stood up straight, took a deep breath, wiped the sweat from his face haphazardly, and respectfully knocked on the door.

Compared to his previous two visits to the village where he acted arrogantly and domineeringly, he was a completely different person.

Now, he has a smile plastered on his face and is incredibly humble, unable to put on any airs as a group assistant.

Lin Chen came out of the living room, saw it was Liu Da Nao, moved aside, and casually said:

"Assistant Liu, you're here so early? Did you travel through the night?"

"Oh, Brother Lin, that's for sure!"

Liu Da Nao immediately came over, smiling obsequiously:

"I rushed here before dawn, afraid of being late and making things difficult!"

He pried the iron out from under his feet, carried the things into the living room, and carefully stacked everything in the corner, arranging them neatly. Lin Chen lent him a hand from outside.

"The chairman came back from his business trip to Dalian and specifically asked me to bring you these local specialties. These sea cucumbers are of high quality and good for your health. These two boxes are local specialty wines, and these two boxes are seafood I bought early this morning. The chairman specifically instructed that they are all from our own farm, so please don't be shy about bringing them back!"

He kept repeating Wang Dana's instructions, subtly implying that Lin Chen held sway over the chairman's heart, adopting a humble and obedient demeanor as if he were running errands.

At this moment, Xie Xiaomei came out of the kitchen with a bottle of drink, greeting us with a smile:

"Assistant Liu, right? Have some water and take a break. You must be exhausted from the journey."

"No, no, I'm not thirsty, there's really no need for you to bother!"

Liu Da Nao quickly waved his hand and stood up properly:

"I'm here today mainly to deliver some things, and also to let you know about my upcoming plans. I'm going to be based in the village office this time, staying in the village to thoroughly investigate projects. That's a must. If you need anything official or personal in the village, just call me anytime, and I'll be there!"

"This is my phone number. It's on 24/7. Call me anytime you need anything, and I'll be there immediately! The village office may be basic, but it's close by, making things convenient. I'll definitely focus on doing my job well this time. I hope you can put in a good word for me with the chairman when you have time. Thank you in advance."

Lin Chen took the business card, placed it on the coffee table, and nodded with a smile:

"Okay, thank you for your hard work, Lao Liu. The inspection isn't urgent. Get settled first. If there's anything I can help you with, just let me know."

"Okay, okay, it's not hard work for me, it's all part of my job!" Liu Da Nao grinned, his face full of wrinkles.

Just then, Xie Dajiao heard a noise outside and came out carrying the child.

Liu Da Nao looked up and was immediately stunned. Xie Da Jiao, after becoming a mother, had a mature woman's charm that was very attractive to middle-aged men. Especially after being with Lin Chen, her complexion was radiant and glowing. Liu Da Nao was practically drooling.

Upon closer inspection, she was holding a child in her arms. Liu Da Nao thought to himself, "Could it be Lin Chen's child? Is she a nanny?"

"Who is this?" Liu Da Nao asked.

Xie Xiaomei took the initiative to say:

"This is my aunt, the owner of Big Foot Supermarket. She just gave birth and is recuperating at my house."

Upon hearing that she had just given birth, Liu Da Nao immediately stopped asking questions; she must have had a man with her.

Fearing that staying too long would annoy people, he tactfully took the initiative to say goodbye.

"Then I won't disturb you any longer. I'll go to the village office to settle into my accommodation. If anything comes up, feel free to call me anytime!"

He stepped back to the doorway before turning around, getting into his car, and speeding straight to the village office.

Watching his retreating figure, Xie Xiaomei smiled and shook her head:

"This guy has changed so much. It seems he was scared by you last time. This time, he's being overly polite. But why does he keep calling you 'brother'? Doesn't he know how old he is?"

Lin Chen smiled:

"What's the big deal? Everyone can call it whatever they want. It's his business how he chooses to call it."

……

The sun was high in the sky, and light streamed into the room through the old windows of the caretaker's quarters.

When Xie Yongqiang opened his eyes, his head was throbbing with pain, feeling as heavy as if it were filled with lead, and his temples were throbbing.

He was weak and sore all over, and it felt like he was walking on cotton when he got out of bed. He couldn't even stand up steadily. His lips were dry, cracked, and white. It was obvious that he had drunk too much last night and hadn't had a good night's rest.

He looked down and saw that he was wearing only a pair of shorts, and his own clothes were neatly laid out on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed).

Last night's events flashed before my eyes instantly: the dimly lit room, the way the two of them were struggling, the suggestive noises coming from inside...

Xie Yongqiang's heart skipped a beat, and a cold sweat immediately broke out on his back. His head didn't hurt as much anymore.

He knew he had made a huge mistake.

Chen Guiying, a widow raising her child alone, was most afraid of gossip. Last night, he got drunk and acted rashly, completely ruining their relationship.

Now that the deed is done, it's too late to say anything; there's no turning back.

He squatted on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed), clutching his hair, feeling frustrated and irritable. What was he going to do? The orchard matter was still unresolved, and now this had happened.

Just as I was worrying about it, the door creaked open.

Chen Guiying walked in carrying a basin of hot water, a smile on her face, not at all awkward, as natural as a married couple living together.

She placed the basin of water on the low table, draped a towel over it, and casually said:

"Awake? Quickly wash your face and refresh yourself. I just rode my bike to buy some food. After getting drunk, drink some hot porridge to soothe your stomach, don't go on an empty stomach."

She went about her business as usual, her expression open and honest, which made Xie Yongqiang seem indecisive and hesitant.

Xie Yongqiang raised his head, his voice dry, and said somewhat awkwardly:

"Sister Guiying, last night... I really drank too much and my mind wasn't clear. I'm so sorry."

Chen Guiying smiled upon hearing this, walked over, raised her hand, patted his shoulder, and spoke in a cheerful tone:

"What are you thinking about? What's with all this talk about being right or wrong? It's something we're both happy about. I'm not blaming you. Hurry up and wash your face and eat. After you finish eating, we should seriously think about the reservoir and the orchard. That's the most important thing right now."

The more she acted this way, the more uneasy Xie Yongqiang felt. He knew in his heart that since last night, their relationship had completely changed and could no longer be unresolved.

After finishing his meal, the orchard was quiet. After a night of intense online work, coupled with a lot of worries, Xie Yongqiang forced himself to get up and work on the accounts. He spent the whole morning doing the calculations, and the more he calculated, the heavier his heart became, and the more desperate he felt.

Now that the reservoir has dried up, the half-finished irrigation canal is completely useless, and all the money and manpower invested in the early stages have gone down the drain.

Xie Yongqiang squatted at the door for a long time, struggling with his decision, before finally gritting his teeth and making up his mind.

He shouted outside:

"Yan Nan! Come here for a second!"

Chen Yannan was squatting between the rows of fruit trees, carefully recording the growth of the fruit trees and the situation of diseases and pests in a small notebook.

Hearing the shout, she casually patted her clothes, closed her notebook, and walked towards the house.

Upon arriving, I noticed that Xie Yongqiang looked terrible, his lips were pale, and he looked listless and in extremely poor condition.

"Emma, ​​Yongqiang, what happened to you? Do you need to go to the hospital?"

Xie Yongqiang scratched the back of his head, his face full of guilt, and spoke weakly:

"Yannan, I have something to tell you. As you can see, the reservoir has dried up, and the irrigation canals have stopped flowing. The orchard is completely out of cash right now, and we don't need any full-time technicians. I really can't hold on any longer. If you continue to stay here, I won't be able to pay your salary. You should go back to town and we'll make arrangements for you."