CHAPTER 171: CHAPTER 171: VISITING THE IN-LAWS

Yi Chichi shook her head, "No, I’m going to visit Wen Shi’s family."

"Oh, visiting family, that’s... wait, whose family did you say you’re visiting?"

The team leader, suddenly realizing something was off, looked at her in shock. When did these two kids get together?

Have they progressed to the point of meeting the family?

"Wen Shi."

Knowing that he heard it clearly but found it too unbelievable to confirm, Yi Chichi earnestly said, "We’ve been exchanging letters since last winter, and things have been progressing smoothly."

The team leader understood now, they were planning to get married.

Is this a good thing?

Yes.

Wen Shi is a good kid. Many have their eyes on him in the village, but he’s picky, and even his mother is no exception.

But he really couldn’t understand how these two got together.

Driven by curiosity that could kill a cat, which he couldn’t suppress, the team leader began to probe for information with the attitude of a bystander eager for gossip.

Yi Chichi was bombarded with questions, feeling overwhelmed and not wanting to answer, fearing he’d start asking about how many kids they planned to have. So, she concisely explained everything.

"Initially, I had no intention, but last year Lanlan and Xiao Cao both got married, and when Huang came to propose Zeng Xiaowu as a match, it just happened."

Team leader, "??? Huang came to be your matchmaker? For that bastard Zeng Xiaowu?"

Uncle Yaozi also looked displeased.

Yi Chichi nodded, exchanged a glance with him, and the team leader decisively said, "When are you leaving? I’ll prepare a visitation proof and introduction letter for you."

He’s agreeing just like that?

Yi Chichi was momentarily stunned and quickly said, "I’m thinking mid-August."

It’s early July now, so there’s still a month until mid-August, enough time for her to finish the Guanyin Statue.

Moreover, she needed to inform her grandpa, and also mention it to Bai Chen and the others at the Youth Corps Courtyard.

She also needed to make herself a couple of new outfits. Since she’s visiting Wen Shi’s family, whether things work out or not, proper appearances must be made.

The team leader calculated the time and realized it wasn’t a busy period.

Then again, being busy or not doesn’t really affect her much. Except for spring planting and autumn harvest when she had to work the fields, she usually just worked in the medical room.

Therefore, whether she’s there before the harvest or not doesn’t make much difference.

"How long are you planning to stay?"

"About a month."

She mainly wanted to roam around the Southern cities, scout things out in advance.

The embroidery industry could only thrive in the South. The customs and demand in the Northeast differ somewhat from the South.

In terms of market environment, the South is definitely larger.

"Alright, I’ll approve a one-month leave for you then."

With the team leader’s approval, Yi Chichi entered the final stages of completing the Guanyin Statue.

Knowing that she wanted to take this opportunity to deliver her work and scout the environment and market, Uncle Yaozi and his wife not only let her focus on her work but even diverted Liu Lan and others who came for idle chat, claiming she was pondering new medicine formulas.

In the blink of an eye, half a month passed. With the last stitch done, Yi Chichi put away her needle and tidied everything, stood up, stretched her stiff body, and then headed out the door.

Sitting behind the counter with a barefoot doctor’s manual, Uncle Yaozi looked up as he heard the door open, "Why are you out so early today?"

"Finished."

She happily announced, poured herself a glass of water, downed most of it, and then declared with relief, "I’m free."

"... Can I have a look?"

Uncle Yaozi was very curious about the Guanyin Statue, and hearing Yi Chichi say it was finished, his interest was piqued.

"Inside, take a look."

Confident in her embroidery skills, Yi Chichi had no fear of being scrutinized, smiled and said.

"Keep an eye on things."

Leaving a word behind, Uncle Yaozi quickly darted out from the counter and headed straight into the inner room.

Then, he saw Yi Chichi’s work.

The embroidery frame was placed by the window, afternoon sunlight streaming through the wide-open window, scattering onto the silk, lighting up the purple-robed Guanyin with sparkling dots.

The entire Guanyin Statue appeared to be glowing.

The purple robe fluttered, the Guanyin’s face was gentle, dignified. Her eyes seemed alive, giving an impression of understanding all worldly things.

Facing the sight of the Guanyin, Uncle Yaozi paused for a long moment, then sincerely approached and bowed before it, "Goddess, do not be angry, please bless my wife with peace and smooth happenings."

Curious, Yi Chichi who followed, quietly retreated upon seeing this scene.

Truly, her embroidery skills were top-notch.

Making someone who doesn’t believe in Guanyin bow voluntarily, showed just how incredible her needlework was.

Great, the final payment for the Guanyin Statue was secured.

She contentedly picked up the barefoot doctor’s manual, occasionally making notes, writing down her understanding and thoughts below Uncle Yaozi’s insights.

The cicadas chirred outside, and the atmosphere inside was serene.

Suddenly, footsteps echoed, followed by Liu Lan’s voice, "Chichi, come have a look, I think I might be pregnant too."

"Hmm?"

Yi Chichi looked up, "You haven’t had your period?"

After planting ended, she went to visit her military husband’s family, just returned half a month ago. As they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder, so the outcome wasn’t surprising.

"No, not yet."

Liu Lan touched her belly, her face full of happiness, "It’s overdue more than half a month."

"No other symptoms?"

Yi Chichi gestured for her to extend her hand. Liu Lan complied, and seeing her fingers settle over her wrist, smiled, "No symptoms. Until my mom asked why I hadn’t changed since returning home, I hadn’t thought about it."

That was quite unworried.

Already married, not like an unmarried girl. It could only be said that her mindset hasn’t fully adjusted yet.

She withdrew her fingers, about to speak, when Uncle Yaozi, hearing them, locked the door and came out. Yi Chichi hurriedly said, "Uncle, check Liu Lan’s pulse. She seems pregnant, but the pulse feels off."

"Let me see."

He examined once silently, began a second round, leaving Yi Chichi confused about what was going on, as Liu Lan’s emotions began to tense.

"Uncle, am I pregnant?"

"Yes, you are."

It was a sure statement.

Yi Chichi then asked, "Then why do you have such a serious expression?"

Scarily serious.

"She’s carrying two. You think I wouldn’t be thorough and careful?"

"Twins?"

They spoke in unison, incredulous.

Uncle Yaozi confirmed, "Yes, she’s got two babies in there."

Wow, Liu Lan is amazing.

Yi Chichi’s gaze at her changed, "Does anyone in your family have twins?"

"No."

Liu Lan shook her head, "But Jun’s side does."

That explains it.

The genetic trait for twins is very strong. If one family member has a history of twin births, the mother is more likely to have twins.

There’s also a certain probability for the children to carry twins in the future.