Chapter 88 Join in the fun

Hearing what Xu’s mother said, Xu Damao shuddered all over: “Mom, this is not necessary, isn’t Qin Huairu already pregnant?”

“Yes, she is pregnant, but if she gives birth to a girl, wouldn’t that mean the whole family will be extinct?” said Xu’s mother with a grim expression.

Seeing this, Xu Damao said, “Oh, Mom, don’t say such unlucky words. The baby hasn’t been born yet. Anyway, it’s fine as long as Qin Huairu is pregnant. No matter what, this is also the child of our Xu family. Isn’t it better than those outsiders we have now? In this way, you can live with us tomorrow so that it will be convenient for you to take care of Qin Huairu. The most important thing now is to let Qin Huairu give birth to this child. This is better than anything else.”

To this, Xu’s mother nodded.

“That’s true. No matter whether it’s a boy or a girl, she’s still our own child. But if mom goes over to take care of her now, will she be willing?”

During this period, because Qin Huairu couldn’t get pregnant, Xu’s father and mother said a lot of harsh words to her.

“How dare she not want to? Besides, who else can take care of her now except you? I can’t go, can I? I still have to go to work.”

Xu’s mother nodded again. “Just think of it as the Xu family’s child. I can bear it in front of her, that’s all…”

Xu’s mother thought again about what Xu Damao said. What if Qin Huairu gave birth to a girl, and considering Damao’s physical condition, would the Xu family really have no descendants in the future?

“Okay, Mom. It’s not as scary as you think. Maybe Qin Huairu is pregnant with a son. If she gives me a big fat boy, our Xu family will not be extinct!”

After Xu Damao said this, Xu’s mother nodded again and again: “Yes, yes, it’s the big fat boy. Qin Huairu has two girls in a row. Even if it’s a turn, it should be the boy’s turn.”

After hearing these words, Xu Damao and his mother stopped worrying about whether the baby would be a boy or a girl. His mother took Xu Damao directly to the cinema to tell his father the good news.

After listening to Xu Damao and Xu’s mother’s stories in the cinema, Xu’s father’s heartbeat started to go up and down like an electrocardiogram.

Qin Huairu finally got pregnant, which was a happy event, but her son Xu Damao’s physical condition made Xu’s father angry and helpless. In the end, he could only beat Xu Damao severely.

“You little bastard, you always do this kind of things. All my previous teachings to you were in vain!” Although he said so, after taking a few deep breaths, Xu’s father still patted Xu Damao on the shoulder.

“Okay, son, let’s ignore this matter for now. The highlight of our family now is Qin Huairu. You can’t beat or scold her casually like before. During her pregnancy, you have to treat her well and take good care of her. You must let her give birth to this son safely for our Xu family.”

Xu Damao’s health was not good and he would not be able to have children in the future. The child in Qin Huairu’s belly suddenly became the hope of the Xu family. When Xu’s father spoke, he directly assumed that the child was a boy. After all, if it was a girl, it would be too hopeless. Their Xu family might really be extinct from then on, so Xu’s father was very reluctant to talk about these things.

“Also, from now on, don’t mess around outside, you bastard. If I find out, I’ll break your legs! It just so happens that Huairu is pregnant, so you should take good care of yourself. I’ll find a way to get you some food supplements. Although the old Chinese doctor said that your health is not good, as long as we take good care of you, it may not be as exaggerated as he said.”

Father Xu added that this was also because he was afraid that Qin Huairu would eventually give birth to a girl, and then at least their Xu family would have more hope.

After hearing what his father said, Xu Damao really nodded obediently this time: “Dad, Mom, I will listen to you. I will not mess around outside anymore, and I will treat Qin Huairu well.”

It wasn’t that he had a change of heart, but he was really afraid. He was afraid that Qin Huairu would give birth to a girl, and he was afraid that he would have no descendants in the future. Seeing Xu Damao agree so sensibly, Xu’s father and mother were also somewhat relieved. If Damao could be obedient and sensible after such an incident, it would be a good thing.

Soon, Father Xu took out some bills and money and said, “Okay, wife, take Damao to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some food and drinks. Qin Huairu is pregnant, so she must keep up with her nutrition. I still have to go to work, so I won’t chat with you anymore.”

Xu’s mother took the money, nodded, and left the cinema with Xu Damao.

……

The afternoon passed.

When Xu’s mother brought Xu Damao into Nanluoguxiang, they were carrying large and small bags in their hands, and there were many bags hanging on the front bar of their bicycles.

This look was immediately noticed by the third aunt in the front yard. Immediately, the third aunt’s eyes lit up: “Hey, Damao, Mrs. Xu, where have you been? Why did you buy so many things?” While speaking, the third aunt walked over enthusiastically, her eyes constantly looking at the bundles.

Seeing this, although Xu’s mother was worried about the pregnant Qin Huairu, she still smiled and nodded at the third aunt and said, “Oh, didn’t Damao tell me that Qin Huairu is pregnant? It’s such a big deal, I have to come back. Look, these are what Damao’s father asked us to buy to nourish Huairu’s body.”

Upon hearing this, the third aunt’s eyes brightened: “Qin Huairu is pregnant too?”

After hearing this, Xu’s mother was a little unhappy: “What do you mean by that? You’re pregnant too. This is our Xu family’s first child…”

The third aunt reacted quickly, knowing that she had said the wrong thing, and quickly apologized with a smile: “Didn’t Zhuzi’s family give birth to triplets these days? What I meant was, congratulations to you, and I hope your family will have a big fat boy soon.”

Hearing this, Xu’s mother regained her smile: “Then I’ll take your good words. If you really give birth to a big fat boy, we will treat everyone to a feast! You must come.”

“That’s right, that’s right, it will definitely come.”

In the front yard, in addition to the three aunts, there were some other women. After hearing the news, they all came over with smiles and congratulated the Xu family.

In response, Xu’s mother responded one by one. When she had dealt with them almost completely, Xu’s mother said, “Okay, everyone, stop gathering here. We’ll go back first.”

“Hey, sister-in-law Xu, we haven’t seen Huairu pregnant yet, it’s a good opportunity, let’s go check it out together.”

Someone suggested this. In this day and age, most people have nothing to do, so if there is something new happening among neighbors, many people would like to join in the fun.

Xu’s mother didn’t think much of it. She just nodded, and then took the bags and went straight to the backyard.

When they passed the Intermediate Courtyard, some neighbors who didn’t know the situation yet looked at Xu’s mother and the three aunts and their group in a hurry, and couldn’t help but look over with curiosity.

(End of this chapter)