Chapter 463: Heading South

Fearing that Sister-in-law Feng would ask more questions, Zhang Guilan turned around and left with the fish.

Sister-in-law Feng’s words were already on the tip of her tongue, but there was no chance to speak them now. Watching Zhang Guilan’s pregnant belly move briskly away, she sneered.

Lin Chuxia must have warned her beforehand, otherwise why would she run off?

Just look at them, do they seem like the farming type at all?

Her gaze fell back on the pregnant belly that became obvious as Zhang Guilan turned around.

It looks like she’s about to give birth, isn’t she?

A sister-in-law who’s about to give birth living at her brother-in-law’s house?

Sister-in-law Feng thought of a possibility. As soon as Feng Dajun finished work, she couldn’t wait to share it with him.

When Feng Dajun heard that she was gossiping about someone else again, he frowned in distaste.

"Why can’t you stop focusing on other people? What does it matter to you how they live their lives or who comes to their house? Are you bored or what?" He scolded.

Seeing his reaction, Sister-in-law Feng felt helpless and frustrated. She pulled him into the inner room and whispered indignantly, "Who wants to focus on them? I just think there’s something fishy about that woman. What wife with such a big belly stays at her brother-in-law’s house? I think she might be violating the family planning policy, and came to hide at Mr. Qin’s place from the family planning office... and Qin Yang is actually helping her break the policy..."

"Shut up," Feng Dajun said coldly, interrupting her, "I’m telling you, keep those thoughts to yourself. Don’t say anything at home, and especially not outside. If I find out you’re spreading rumors about others, you can pack up and go back to your hometown."

His icy voice made Sister-in-law Feng shiver uncontrollably. Viewing his furious demeanor, the grievances in her heart finally burst forth as she sat down on the ground and bawled.

"I don’t want to focus on others, I want to live my own life well, but I just don’t understand why others can have whatever they want. If they want to have a second child, they do, but why is it so hard for us to have another one? That woman is obviously a city-dweller, and city folks can have a second child, so why can’t I, a country person, have one too?"

Feng Dajun was annoyed by her crying. He warned her, "Keep crying. The building isn’t soundproof. Let’s see if you embarrass yourself when the neighbors hear."

Sister-in-law Feng immediately clamped her mouth shut, but continued sobbing.

Seeing that she seemed to get the message, Feng Dajun continued, "It’s true you’re from the countryside, but don’t forget, I’m not a farmer anymore. And now I’m a formal staff member in my unit, a leader of some sort. If you really want to have a second child, that’s fine, I’ll just go back to farming too."

Sister-in-law Feng started crying again. "Why is my life so hard..."

.........

Everything was arranged, and Lin Chuxia booked train tickets to Rong City.

There were six people in the group: her, Wang Tianxue, Liu Na, Jia Liang, Hou Xiaobao, and a driver found by Wang Tianxue.

Six people filled one sleeper compartment, which also made the trip safer.

This era was not like the future, where a smartphone could handle everything, even the money for loading goods was in cash.

The currently circulating currency was still the ten-yuan "big unity" bills, and for this trip, they were purchasing at least twenty thousand yuan worth of goods. Lin Chuxia openly told Wang Tianxue she was carrying twenty-five thousand yuan in cash.

Fortunately, she had her space; the money bag was just a cover.

Otherwise, just that twenty-five thousand yuan in cash would make quite a big bundle.

Trains were rampant with pickpockets at the time; they’d snatch something and then escape at the next stop, and by the time the victim realized their loss, the thief would be nowhere to be found.

All things considered, without knowing about her space, such an arrangement was the safest.

This was their first time going to Rong City to purchase goods, and taking the train was relatively more convenient.

Upon reaching Rong City, they could then find a truck for delivery. Those professional long-distance trucks had experienced drivers who could avoid a lot of trouble.

With this first experience, the next time they went to Rong City they wouldn’t need as many people, and she could drive there herself. Furthermore, if there weren’t a lot of goods, they could also opt for rail freight.

An introduction letter was essential. Lin Chuxia had already notified everyone to get theirs ready.

That night as she was packing her luggage, Qin Yang just stood there, watching her with an anxious expression, his eyes full of concern.

"My wife, what if I write a request, pretending to be an inspection trip down south? Wait for me a few days, maybe it’ll get approved."

After learning that Lin Chuxia was going down south to purchase goods, Qin Yang had tried asking his boss for time off.

As one might expect, a day or two was fine, but this trip would take at least ten days to half a month, and without a legitimate reason, the boss naturally wouldn’t approve.

Because of this, Qin Yang had been feeling down for several days.

Lin Chuxia smiled at him, "What, do I need to bring family members along with me on a business trip? What are you, an accompanying male secretary?"

Qin Yang wished he could be Lin Chuxia’s male secretary. "I just don’t feel at ease with you going alone."

"How can I be alone, there are six of us. Don’t worry, I’ll be fine. Besides, you know my skills; even if I really encounter danger, I have the ability to protect myself."

"What skills do you have? Do you know who those thugs are? If they dare to commit crimes, they might just as well murder and set fires next."

Seeing Lin Chuxia joking and not taking it seriously, Qin Yang said sternly.

Over the years working outside, he had heard all sorts of things.

One north, one south; the safety situation was far worse than their own area.

On one side, people risked crimes due to rapid development, while on the other, it was a case of "the mountains are high and the emperor is far away."

Lin Chuxia was still so young, and society was far more sinister than she could imagine.

Seeing that Qin Yang was now taking a scolding father’s tone, Lin Chuxia quickly adjusted her attitude as well.

She gently swayed his arm and flattered him, "I got it, you already told me this before, and I’ve taken it to heart. Don’t worry, nothing will happen to me. If we really run into danger, we’ll give them the money, the goods, in any case, we won’t let ourselves be in danger over money."

Hearing her say this, Qin Yang finally looked a bit relieved, "You better remember what you’ve said."

"Don’t worry, I cherish my life more than anyone else does. I still have to save it to have babies with you."

"This... you don’t have to take it so seriously, you’re busy as it is. Let’s just leave it to fate."

Lin Chuxia hadn’t gotten pregnant this month, and Qin Yang felt like he had already tried his best.

A few days ago, Lin Chuxia’s period came, and Qin Yang felt that compared to his wife’s happiness, perhaps a child wasn’t that important.

He had heard that being busy at work and under a lot of pressure could make it hard for someone to get pregnant.

That’s to say nothing of Lin Chuxia’s work, which, just when she thought she would have some downtime, she was about to open a shopping mall.

This would demand more of her efforts than her prior Bun Shop or restaurant.

Another thing was that Qin Yang had noticed Lin Chuxia truly loved children.