Country Love: Xie Dajiao, 37, is pregnant!

Lin Chen sighed softly, his expression helpless:

"Xiaomei, please don't be like this. I have my own unspeakable difficulties, which you wouldn't understand."

The boldness born of alcohol completely dispelled Xie Xiaomei's last restraint. Her eyes were glazed over, and she was unwilling to back down. She lowered herself slightly, and the intimate distance between them instantly closed by a fraction.

In an instant, she clearly sensed the movement in front of her, her cheeks suddenly burning hot, turning red all the way to her ears. She trembled violently, completely stunned, and her breathing instantly became erratic.

Her heart was pounding, and she dared not sit close to Lin Chen any longer. She hurriedly got up from his lap, her feet still feeling weak when they touched the ground.

She stood there awkwardly, her voice very soft:

"What's so hard for you to say...? This is...this is perfectly normal..."

The cramped dormitory room became sticky and ambiguous.

Lin Chen raised his hand and touched his prominent nose, straightening it. (It really is a nose.)

Deliberately avoiding her gaze, I suppressed the turmoil in my heart:

"The unspeakable trouble I'm talking about has nothing to do with this; it's not physical. You'll understand in time."

Just then, Liu Yishui's clear voice rang out from outside the door, abruptly breaking the idyllic atmosphere inside the room:

"Brother Chen, where are you? I'm back!"

Xie Xiaomei shuddered in fright, her heart raced, and her blush deepened.

She had specially prepared this sexy nightgown for Lin Chen and dared not let anyone else see it.

She hurriedly pushed Lin Chen towards the door, her voice frantic:

"Go find Liu Yishui first, I'll change my clothes and be there right away!"

Lin Chen got up and walked out of the dormitory.

Xie Xiaomei leaned against the door, pressing her hand tightly against her wildly pounding chest. The heat on her face lingered for a long time. She straightened her thumb and middle finger, then, realizing something was wrong, she added her other hand to the pressure point before nodding in agreement.

A sweet smile lingered in her eyes, her heart pounding with a mix of nervousness and joy, brimming with anticipation.

Farm office —

The office was simply furnished with a wooden desk, a few chairs, and the overall planning drawings of the farm on the wall.

When Lin Chen entered the office, Liu Yishui was sitting on the wooden sofa drinking water.

Upon seeing him enter, Liu Yishui immediately put down his water glass and greeted him with a smile:

"Brother Chen, are you sober now? I saw you drank quite a bit on the back hill earlier. Do you have a headache?"

"It's nothing, I have a strong constitution. I was just a little dizzy, but I felt better after a few urinations."

Lin Chen casually pulled over a chair and sat down, getting straight to the point:

"I just happened to be talking to you about something. My new house is completely empty, without any appliances. I can't even watch TV at night. Let's finalize the purchase of appliances today."

As soon as she finished speaking, Xie Xiaomei pushed open the door and walked in.

She had changed into a clean and crisp T-shirt, shedding her previous ambiguous and charming demeanor and returning to her capable and efficient self, as if the ambiguous episode in the dormitory had never happened.

She responded with a smile, naturally and generously:

"I can help you buy home appliances. I go to the city often and know more about them than you do. I can give you some advice."

Lin Chen nodded in agreement and said decisively:

"Okay, let's discuss it together. I don't care about anything else, just that it works well. Get me the best configuration that can be bought in the county town. Money is no object."

Liu Yishui quickly took out his notebook and pen, carefully made notes, and looked up to say:

"No problem, just tell me what you want to buy, and I'll drive to the county town tomorrow and bring it back for you!"

Lin Chen pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke:

"First of all, the TV must be large, with clear picture quality, so it's a great viewing experience."

"Then we need a refrigerator, a double-door one, Haier should cost around 2,000 yuan. We also need to buy a washing machine. These three things are necessities and must be arranged first."

Xie Xiaomei carefully added from the side:

"I bought DVDs too, so you can watch movies and TV shows when you're at home. Buy more DVDs, it'll only cost around three hundred dollars. Add a microwave, it'll cost five hundred dollars, it'll be super convenient for heating up food. And a rice cooker, it'll make cooking easier."

"That's right, arrange all of these. Yishui, buy me more DVDs. I love watching movies, especially those with two or three people in them."

Liu Yishui was stunned:

What movies feature two actors?

Lin Chen felt a chill and turned around to see Xie Xiaomei looking at him with a half-smile.

Lin Chen immediately changed the subject:

"Just buy whatever you think is best. I'll also install an air conditioner. My house is well-sealed, so it's suitable for air conditioning. I'll get a 1.5 horsepower wall-mounted unit, which will cost around two or three thousand. It can be used in both winter and summer, and it will be comfortable to live in."

Liu Yishui kept writing, his heart pounding with anxiety, until finally he couldn't help but sigh:

"Brother Chen, you're being way too extravagant! This pile of appliances must cost at least ten thousand yuan!"

Lin Chen smiled faintly:

"Money is for improving life. Living comfortably is the most important thing. You two, help me check if there's anything I've forgotten. Oh, and do you two know any furniture stores in the county? I'll have them deliver to my door."

"I know him, I'll give you the phone number in a bit."

As the list grew longer and longer, Xie Xiaomei suddenly frowned, a hint of worry appearing on her face:

"Brother Chen, I'm a little worried that the village's electrical system won't be able to handle so many high-powered appliances you've bought..."

Liu Yishui immediately nodded in agreement and began to explain the village's electrical circuits in detail:

"That is indeed a difficult problem, and that's exactly what I was about to tell you."

Tieling just completed the second phase of its rural power grid upgrade in April this year. Our entire village uses 5A mechanical meters. When you turn on the air conditioner and other appliances, it instantly overloads the system, causing a 100% power outage.

After listening to their concerns, Lin Chen remained calm and said casually:

"This is no big deal, not a problem at all. Tomorrow I'll go directly to the Songshan Town Power Supply Station and apply to replace it with a 10A meter. I've asked around, and the cost of materials and processing fees will be less than 200 yuan at most. I can apply today and they can come and install it the next day."

"After the replacement, there are no problems even if the air conditioner and refrigerator are turned on at the same time, or even if the microwave is turned on at the same time. It's very stable."

Xie Xiaomei still had some concerns and said softly:

"Can it really be that smooth? I heard that changing the electricity meter is a particularly complicated process that requires connections and finding someone to help you. Ordinary villagers simply can't get it done."

"Don't worry, I'll handle this."

"Just find Qi San Tai. I'll give him a heads-up, and he'll immediately call the power supply station to make arrangements. It will definitely be installed by tomorrow."

Seeing Lin Chen's calm and confident demeanor, Xie Xiaomei was completely captivated; it seemed as if nothing could faze him.

Who wouldn't be attracted to such an outstanding man? She secretly resolved that she would definitely win Lin Chen's heart in this lifetime!

Lin Chen took the notebook, quickly checked the list, and said after confirming that it was correct:

"Okay, let's go with this list. Go to the county town to buy the items first thing tomorrow morning. This is my bank card, feel free to use it. If you can't use it, just go get the cash."

"Don't worry, Brother Chen, I guarantee I'll handle it perfectly for you, buying everything without missing a single item," Liu Yishui assured him, patting his chest.

Lin Chen stood up and straightened his clothes:

"It's getting late, I'm going home to rest now. I'll wait for your message tomorrow."

"Okay, I'll take you."

Xie Xiaomei immediately got up to see him off, following him all the way to the entrance of the breeding farm.

She watched Lin Chen's retreating figure, gently biting her lip, her eyes filled with stubbornness and determination.

She didn't care what Lin Chen's unspeakable secret was.

This time, she was determined to win Lin Chen's heart!

……

At 8:30 p.m., it was quiet all around. Almost every household in the village had turned off their lights, some to save electricity and others to avoid attracting mosquitoes. Only a few windows were left with a faint light shining through.

Xie Dajiao sat behind the counter, propping her elbows on the counter and fanning herself. Several empty cardboard boxes were stacked on the floor, leftovers from the day's deliveries. She had been busy all day and was just waiting to finish the accounts, tidy up, close the door, and go to sleep.

Xie Dajiao let out a long yawn, muttering under her breath:

"I'm exhausted. I've been so busy every day that I haven't had a moment to rest. I'm going to close the door and go to sleep now."

She stood up and was about to lock the door when she suddenly caught a glimpse of movement at the base of the wall.

A dark figure crept along the wall, moving furtively forward, taking two steps and then stopping to peek into the shop. Xie Dajiao could recognize Liu Neng with her eyes closed, even without a close look, with that lewd appearance.

Xie Dajiao was furious. He put his hands on his hips, stood in the doorway, and immediately raised his voice:

"Liu Neng! What are you doing sneaking around my door so late at night instead of going home? What mischief are you plotting now!"

Caught red-handed out of the blue, Liu Neng was incredibly embarrassed, as if he had been struck on an acupuncture point.

He rubbed his hands together, took his signature little steps into the shop, his triangular eyes darting around as he peered inside.

"No...it's nothing, Big Foot, don't get agitated."

Liu Neng forced a smile, but his tone was incredibly weak:

"I just happened to be passing by and came to see if you closed the door. Um... I wanted to ask if Chang-gui came over tonight?"

Xie Dajiao said with a look of disgust:

"What? You miss him? If you miss him, go to his house and confront him! Why are you making a scene here? This is a grocery store, not the village committee!"

"Why would I want to think about him? Do you think I have nothing better to do?"

Liu Neng's eyes darted around:

"I have important business to attend to. Didn't Changgui mention that your business license is about to expire? I was afraid you'd forget because you're busy, so I came over late at night to remind you."

Xie Dajiao leaned against the counter with her arms crossed, staring sharply at him:

"Give me a break! I think you're not really concerned about my license, you're just here to stalk me!"

Liu Neng waved his hands, feigning ignorance:

"What stalking? Don't jump to conclusions, Big Foot. I don't understand what you're saying. I'm leaving now, my family is waiting for me."

After saying that, he turned around and tried to slip away, but Xie Dajiao was quick-witted and immediately stepped forward, grabbed him by the back of the neck, and pulled him back forcefully.

"Stop right there! Sit down properly!"

Xie Dajiao glared at him and shouted:

"Don't even think about leaving this room until you've explained yourself clearly to me!"

Liu Neng was pulled so hard he stumbled and almost fell to the ground. He didn't dare to show any anger and could only obediently pull over a small stool, sit down with his head drooping, looking like a schoolboy who had made a mistake and was being scolded, all listless and dejected.

Xie Dajiao stared down at him:

"Tell me the truth, this whole afternoon you've been like Wang Changgui's shadow. He comes and you're there, he leaves and you slip away, keeping a close watch on him every step of the way. What are you up to? Did that kid Li Fu bribe you to be spying on me from the corner?"