Hu Linyu's action was too sudden, and it gave Grandma, who was watching TV, a shock.
However, Grandma obviously knew Xiao Hu's style. She just turned to look at him, and then silently stared at the dark TV screen, which reflected the figures of the family members.
After all, Professor Sun Biyu was still in the minority. Most of the old people in China were over 70 years old. Perhaps because they didn't have enough energy, or perhaps because they wanted to store energy, they didn't talk much.
Grandma was the same. When she was in the mountains, she liked to sit on a stool and look up at the blue sky and white clouds, from morning to dusk.
Now that they had moved to Jianye, Grandma also had the same habit. She would either sit in the living room in the bedroom or on the long bench in the neighborhood, drooping her deep eyelids and watching the neighbors who walked past her.
Grandma was so quiet, as if she wouldn't speak for the whole day. Everyone was used to "valuing and ignoring" her.
This was not contradictory. Valuing her: They would prioritize her when cooking, think of her when the weather changed, and Shen Youchu would also help Grandma soak her feet every night.
In short, it was to let Grandma live a comfortable life.
Neglecting her: No one discussed the big and small matters in the family with Grandma. Therefore, Grandma didn't seem to be very involved in the family.
For example, Ah Ning's study problem was finally settled. Everyone told Grandma that Ah Ning was going to be a primary school student.
Another example was Chen Hansheng and Shen Youchu's relationship problems. It had been more than half a month, but Shen Youchu still didn't talk to Grandma about it.
"Grandma, it's time to eat ~"
When the evening news was broadcast, it was also dinner time in Tianjing Mountain. Dong 'er had already filled the bowl, and when the temperature was suitable, Shen Youchu helped Grandma to sit at the table.
During the meal, Hu Linyu was the most talkative. She talked about the milk tea shop's business and Ah Ning's preparations before school. However, thanks to her, the dinner table was a little livelier.
However, although it was livelier, it was obviously not lively enough. Ah Ning's eyes were not as lively as before, and Dong 'er more or less sensed something. She didn't dare to ask casually.
Only Shen Youchu didn't seem to have changed. She answered Hu Linyu's questions softly as she picked food for Grandma and Little Sister. Occasionally, she would remind Dong 'er not to forget to pay the water and electricity bill for the month.
"Alright! Sister Youchu, you should eat more too. "
Dong'er hurriedly nodded. Only when Shen Youchu spoke would Dong'er feel more at ease. She was very afraid that this family would fall apart.
Back then, when her mother had contracted an illness and was in urgent need of money, a fellow villager had dragged Dong 'er to the south to "make a fortune". She had said that Dong' er would become a great beauty after tidying herself up, and that it would be easy to earn money in the south.
Dong'er almost wanted to follow them, but fortunately, she told Kim Yang-myung about it. The "knowledgeable" Xiao Jin naturally knew what to do in the south to make a quick fortune. He immediately stopped Dong'er and promised to find her a job in Jianye.
Thus, Dong 'er came to Jianye alone with her trust in the university student "Brother Xiao Chen". Later, she was arranged to stay by "Brother Xiao Chen".
Over the past year or so in Jianye, Dong 'er would occasionally think about how lucky she was. Society was actually very complicated, but she was able to meet so many good people.
Especially the kind Sister Youchu. She didn't treat herself as a nanny, but as if she was just a younger sister.
Dong 'er knew that there were some problems in the relationship between Brother Xiao Chen and Sister Youchu, because this was the first time that Chen Hansheng hadn't returned home for so long.
However, Brother Xiao Chen wasn't coming back. Although the family lacked vitality, it could still maintain its original state. If Sister Youchu collapsed, this family would really be gone.
Recently, Sister Youchu's appetite had been decreasing. She seemed to be forcing herself to eat a few mouthfuls so that her mother-in-law and sister wouldn't worry.
Dong 'er was also anxious. She hoped that all the problems could be solved as soon as possible so that Sister Youchu could be happy.
After Hu Linyu finished eating, she prepared to take Ah Ning downstairs for a walk. The little girl had been depressed and cooped up at home for the past two days because of Chen Hansheng's "heartless departure".
"Dong 'er, let's go out for a walk too."
Shen Youchu said, "I'll accompany mother-in-law to finish eating."
Her mother-in-law's speech wasn't very good, so she ate very slowly. However, Shen Youchu would accompany her every time.
"I don't need to take a walk."
Dong 'er waved her hand and said embarrassedly, "I don't like to exercise."
"Do you think you are Shen Youchu?"
Hu Linyu pulled Dong 'er up without allowing her to explain. "She won't get fat if she doesn't exercise. She won't lose weight if she doesn't eat meat. We can't compare with her. If you don't pay attention to your figure, be careful that Kim Yang-myung won't like you."
Dong 'er blushed a little. After the three of them went downstairs, the living room regained its tranquility. Occasionally, the sound of chopsticks clanking against porcelain plates could be heard, which made the environment seem even more desolate.
In fact, Shen Youchu swallowed with difficulty. Recently, she often felt nauseous and vomited in her chest. However, she was good at enduring it, so she rarely showed it.
Hu Linyu didn't notice it, nor did Ah Ning. Shen Youchu thought that no one noticed it.
After her mother-in-law finished eating, Shen Youchu began to clean up the dishes. Her mother-in-law also sat on the sofa as usual, and her eyes followed Shen Youchu's footsteps.
After everything was cleaned up, Shen Youchu was about to help her mother-in-law make the bed. However, at this time, her mother-in-law suddenly knocked the floor tiles with her walking stick and shouted in Sichuan dialect, "Yaoer, come here …"
Shen Youchu was a little surprised. Her mother-in-law rarely spoke. She hurried to the living room, thinking that her mother-in-law wanted to watch TV.
"Mother-In-Law, do you want to watch TV?"
Shen Youchu squatted down and raised her head to ask her mother-in-law.
Her mother-in-law closed her eyes and shook her head. After a while, she stretched out her skinny right hand to grab Shen Youchu's arm. Her voice was unclear, but the meaning was very clear. "You and Han Sheng, are you not a boyfriend?"
Shen Youchu was struck dumb for a second. She didn't expect that her mother-in-law could see through her.
However, she didn't know how to answer. Logically speaking, she shouldn't have any connection with Xiao Chen, but she was very reluctant to let him go.
"Mother-In-Law …"
The moment Shen Youchu opened her mouth, tears flowed down her cheeks like overflowing lake water, dripping onto her clothes, pants, and the floor.
Shen Youchu originally wanted to hide her emotions from her mother-in-law, but her mother-in-law already knew it. At this moment, Shen Youchu couldn't control herself anymore.
"Yaoer, don't cry. Don't cry …"
Her mother-in-law wiped her granddaughter's tears with her fingers. Because of years of hard work, her mother-in-law's fingers were chapped and cracked. It was just like a hunchback, which couldn't be repaired no matter how rich one was.
Therefore, when her tears flowed through the gaps between her fingers, it was actually a little painful. However, her mother-in-law didn't say anything. She just felt sad for her beautiful granddaughter.
Shen Youchu was so beautiful that when she went to college, her mother-in-law told her not to raise her head at ordinary times. She was worried that she would be targeted by bad guys.
Her mother-in-law had never left the mountains in her life, but she knew clearly that beauty was actually very weak when it was used alone. Only with family, education and background could beauty become a real advantage.
Unexpectedly, she was targeted by bad guys.
Fortunately, Chen Hansheng was very responsible. He was filial to his mother-in-law and cared about A Ning. He also had a kind of real love for Shen Youchu. The most important thing was that he made her raise her head.
According to the plan, they should get married after graduation. But why didn't they date each other?
Her mother-in-law gently stroked Shen Youchu's long hair. Shen Youchu was like a kitten, lying on her mother-in-law's lap meekly.
It was getting late. The lights in the living room were not turned on. It fell into a vacuum of silence.
After a long time, her mother-in-law spoke again, "Yaoer, you can't be separated from him."
"Oh?"
Shen Youchu raised her head, but it was too dark to see her mother-in-law's expression clearly.
"Because."
Her mother-in-law said slowly, "You have his baby."
… ….
At about 9 pm, Hu Linyu took Dong'er and A Ning home. But it was strange that all the lights in the house were turned off.
"Where are Youchu and my mother-in-law? Did they also go for a walk? Why didn't I see them?"
Hu Linyu muttered as she turned on the chandelier in the living room. But soon she felt that something was wrong, because her mother-in-law was resting in the bedroom.
At the same time, A Ning also saw her sister and Shen Youchu standing on the balcony of the bedroom in a daze.
Hu Linyu sighed. Needless to say, this silly girl must be thinking about that scumbag Chen Hansheng again. That was why she was too lazy to turn on the lights. After all, it was easier to get emotional in a pitch-black environment.
"Dong'er, help A Ning take a bath. The little girl is sweating all over."
Hu Linyu ordered, and then went to the balcony to find Shen Youchu. She didn't forget to close the door on the way.
As expected, Shen Youchu's eyes were red. It seemed that she had just cried.
However, her state seemed to be more than sadness. Her arms were on the edge of the balcony window, and her small fists were clenched tightly. It seemed that she was very conflicted.
Hu Linyu didn't notice this subtle movement, and still persuaded her emotionally, "I didn't want to say these words too early, but now I think it's time to let you know the truth. Youchu, you and Chen Hansheng are over, because there is no connection between you and him."
"Sometimes it's useless to have deep feelings. The reality is so cruel. Why did Bian Shishi dare to come to the University of Finance and Economics that day? In fact, she has something to rely on, because Xiao Rongyu is pregnant."
Until now, when Hu Linyu thought of Bian Shishi's action of coming to the University of Finance and Economics to claim sovereignty, she couldn't bear it.
On what basis?
In the evening, after learning from the TV that Xiao Rongyu went to work, Xiao Hu really wanted to immediately rush over to take revenge, but he felt that he didn't have the ability to do so.
All her best friends were so confident because she was pregnant with Chen Hansheng's baby.
"So, after all, you and Chen Hansheng are destined to be together, but not together."
Hu Linyu glanced at her good friend. No matter from which angle, Shen Youchu was so beautiful.
After saying this, Hu Linyu immediately thought about what to say to comfort Shen Youchu when she sobbed later.
"She will definitely cry when I count to three, because this sentence is equivalent to breaking Youchu's fantasy."
Xiao Hu counted down silently, "1, 2 … … .2.1, 2.2, 2.3 … …"
However, after waiting for a long time, she didn't hear Shen Youchu's cries. Hu Linyu was very surprised. She thought to herself, 'Does this stubborn little fool no longer have feelings for Chen Hansheng?'
"Did she really give up?"
Hu Linyu was struck dumb for a second, and said tentatively, "Youchu, forget Chen Hansheng in the future. With your beauty, you don't have too many pursuers …"
"Linyu, I … I might be pregnant."
In order to stop Hu Linyu from talking nonsense, and also to discuss with her good friend, Shen Youchu frankly told her the truth.
"I know."
Hu Linyu didn't understand for a while, and still sighed, "Xiao Rongyu is not 'might', but 'definitely' pregnant … Wait, what did you say just now?"
"You have a baby?"
"Chen Hansheng is going to be a father again?"
"Am I, Hu Linyu, going to be an aunt too?"
Hu Linyu opened her eyes wide, and her voice became sharper and sharper, but her tone was more and more trembling.
Shen Youchu nodded.
"Damn it!"
Hu Linyu suddenly felt a little suffocated. If Xiao Rongyu wasn't there, it would definitely be great news, but what should she do now?
Chen Hansheng just said that he didn't have any connection with her, and now he directly said that they were related by blood and flesh.
"How did you know?"
To be on the safe side, Hu Linyu still wanted to confirm it.
"My mother-in-law told me."
Shen Youchu lowered her head, and her fingers unconsciously scratched the frame of the stainless steel window, "My mother-in-law told me that I often feel nauseous, vomited, and sleepy recently, which is the sign of having a baby, but it's not very obvious."
"Oh, your mother-in-law told you that."
Hu Linyu already believed half of it, because her mother-in-law had given birth to two sons, so she must know these things very well.
"Then …"
Hu Linyu originally wanted to ask, "Are you going to abort it?" But then she thought it was impossible. Shen Youchu was such a kind person, and it was impossible for her to choose to abort it.
"Are you going to give birth to it?"
Hu Linyu changed her way of asking.
"Yes."
As expected, Shen Youchu nodded.
Hu Linyu swallowed a mouthful of saliva. It was obvious that her good friend was going to have a baby, but why was she so nervous that she was drooling?
"Well …"
Hu Linyu didn't know what to say for a moment. Suddenly she pushed Shen Youchu back to the bedroom, "It's only April now. Be careful not to catch a cold. I read in novels that pregnant women should keep warm. From now on, your hands are not allowed to touch any cold water."
This night was a little strange. In the past, Shen Youchu always slept with A Ning, while Dong'er and Hu Linyu slept in the same bed. But tonight Hu Linyu took A Ning's place.
In the dead of night, the bedroom was quiet. Hu Linyu looked at the night sky outside. The moon seemed to be hiding in the clouds, but the stars were still bright.
Occasionally, there was a blue phosphorescent meteor dragging a long tail, drawing an arc in the night sky and disappearing, like an angel falling to the earth.
"Chirp ~, chirp ~, chirp ~"
However, there was the sound of cicadas everywhere outside the community. Hu Linyu was annoyed and suddenly turned to Shen Youchu.
"Youchu, are you asleep?"
Hu Linyu asked.
"No."
Unsurprisingly, Shen Youchu couldn't sleep at all.
"Tell me."
Xiao Hu leaned closer, lowered his voice and gossiped, "Who will the baby resemble more?"
Before Shen Youchu could answer, Hu Linyu quickly shook her head, "How can I ask such a stupid question? It must be like you. If it's like Chen Hansheng, it will be terrible."
After a while.
"Youchu, are you asleep?"
Hu Linyu asked again.
"No."
Shen Youchu was always so patient.
"I don't think men are good things."
Hu Linyu said longingly, "If only I could skip men and have a human baby directly."
After a while.
"Youchu, are you asleep?"
"No."
"I'll buy some test papers tomorrow to confirm."
"Okay, thank you, Linyu."
At three o 'clock in the morning.
"Youchu …"
"I'm not asleep."
"Will you tell Chen Hansheng about this?"
"…"
This time, Shen Youchu suddenly quieted down.
"Are you soft-hearted again? Don't want him to be in a dilemma, so you plan to be a single mother yourself?"
Hu Linyu saw through Shen Youchu's thoughts.
Shen Youchu was still very quiet. She even turned her back to Hu Linyu.
"Humph!"
Hu Linyu snorted in her heart. Don't even think about it. Chen Hansheng must be responsible for it!
The next morning, Hu Linyu, who didn't sleep the whole night, ran to the pharmacy downstairs. However, because it was too early, the pharmacy was not open yet.
Hu Linyu finally bought the test paper at eight o 'clock. After a while, Hu Linyu finally saw two clear red lines.
"You're pregnant, you're pregnant, hahaha, hahaha, hahahaha …"
Hu Linyu excitedly put her hands on her waist.
Bian Shishi, do you still remember the fight in front of the milk tea shop? Today, I'm going to take revenge!
… ….
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