CHAPTER 328: CHAPTER 326: PREGNANT, RIGHT?

A four courtyard house costs between sixteen thousand to eighteen thousand. Originally, Lin Xue could buy more, but she wasn’t greedy and didn’t want to change too much because of her presence. So, she bought one for each of her younger siblings as a gift from their elder sister.

In the future, whether they choose to live in it or sell it, it’s entirely up to them. When real estate develops, it would be a large fortune, easily reaching a hundred million.

The next day, they took four people to complete the transfer of ownership. The two brothers offered the two houses closest to home to their two sisters.

Because of this, Lin Xue made a special effort to explain to Lin Shuang. Since there are only four houses now, they divided them from the eldest to the youngest, and the next one would be hers.

Lin Shuang expressed that she didn’t want it. The kindness from her elder sister was already more than she could repay, and she couldn’t accept any more.

Lin Xue insisted on the same words because she was Lin Xue’s sister.

Life glided by smoothly and happily. Every day, the two of them either went to their grandparents’ home for meals or to their mother’s home next door, living a shamelessly happy life.

Lin Xue also let go of everything and lived a simple life.

Zhang Yuan applied to return to work after the New Year, and once approved, the two of them began to travel around. Sometimes they took their younger siblings, sometimes it was just the two of them.

When Lin Yun joined them, she mostly quietly painted her pictures or went sketching.

Lin Daliang and his wife accompanied the three elderly people daily, either strolling outside or cooking delicious food at home.

The most noteworthy thing here is that Zhang Yu often came over. Instead of joining his elder brother and sister-in-law, he would take the three elders and Wang Cuihua’s couple to famous scenic spots or places they hadn’t been to, tasting delicacies or shopping at department stores.

In any case, he often kept the elderly company.

Soon it was the end of the year, the time to prepare for the New Year.

Wang Cuihua started getting busy, and Lin Yun and Lin Xia were also too occupied to do their own things, helping her make dumplings, fry meatballs, and get all sorts of New Year’s goods ready.

With money and coupons in hand, they could buy whatever they wanted outside, making their New Year celebration even better than in Pingyang Town.

Although Lin Xue didn’t bring out many things, the house was still filled with a lot of delicious foods.

Zhang Yuan brought things back from outside, and Zhang Yu sent quite a bit over as well. Coupled with goods sent by their grandparents, they had more food than they could finish.

On the twenty-eighth of the lunar month, Wang Cuihua and her three daughters were making dumplings. They had already made two bags full and felt it wasn’t enough, so they chopped more filling today to make more.

Since Lin Xue was already married, she wasn’t required to do these tasks when she returned home. Lin Xue would either play with the two little ones or chat with the three elders, enjoying herself immensely.

"Aunt Wang, Aunt Wang! Open the door quickly!" The four of them were busy making dumplings when there was a loud knock on the courtyard door. "Come out and lend a hand, it’s too heavy to carry by myself!"

It was Zhang Yu’s voice, panting as it reached the ears of the two people next door who were just about to come over for a meal.

"It’s your second brother again. What did he bring this time?" Lin Xue turned around with a mysteriously knowing smile.

"Who knows! This guy really goes big, even more frequently than me, your future husband! I can only imagine how distressed his mom would be if she found out. Beef and lamb are such good things, and he brought so much over. His mom would lose it if she knew." Zhang Yuan gossiped gleefully alongside his wife.

"That’s what you call every family looking for a daughter-in-law!" Lin Xue nudged Zhang Yuan. "Let’s go, help carry them in!"

"What do you mean by every family looking for a daughter-in-law? What are you talking about, wife?" Zhang Yuan asked, a bit puzzled by Lin Xue’s words.

"Didn’t you see the way Xiao Yu looks at our Xiao Xia with glowing eyes?" Lin Xue’s face was full of disdain.

"No way, right?" Zhang Yuan was still a bit skeptical.

"Just hurry up and go!" She didn’t want to argue with him, thinking they’d know soon enough. Speaking of which, Zhang Yu was actually quite strategic, trying to win over the future father-in-law first.

Zhang Yu had carried over a large sack of New Year’s goods by himself and was standing at the door shaking his hands.

"Xiao Yu, why did you bring so much stuff over again? You must be tired? Come inside quickly, have a rest and a warm cup of tea."

"Not tired, Aunt Wang. I brought these New Year’s goods from outside, just delivering a bit for you all! And some sent by the grandparents!"

Zhang Yuan arrived right then, took a look at his second brother, "Well done!" Then helped carry things inside.

"Bro, let me, let me!" Zhang Yu ran alongside Zhang Yuan.

Lin Xue nudged Lin Xia who followed them outside, "Not bad!"

Lin Xia looked disdainful, "This guy... What kind of hobby is that? Enjoying outings with the elderly! Hahaha..." She laughed and clapped her hands in front of her elder sister, sending flour everywhere.

The two of them chased after each other into the house, with Lin Yun nervously following behind, worried about her sister getting hurt or bumped.

Now that she’s married, who knows if a little nephew is already in her belly. How can she still be so carefree?

This was what Wang Cuihua often muttered when she was with her.

Wang Cuihua felt angry just watching Lin Xue jumping and running around.

She’s married now. Who knows if her grandson is already in her belly, yet she’s still so reckless. Really makes one anxious.

In the evening, Zhang Yu eagerly requested to stay and join them for dumplings.

His compliments were sweet as honey, continuously praising the taste of the dumplings.

Wang Cuihua was delighted, constantly filling his bowl with more!

With everyone’s anticipation, the New Year arrived with excitement. The New Year in the Capital City was indeed different, the outside vibrant with fervor, and the sound of firecrackers filled the air along with endless laughter.

Lin Xue and Zhang Yuan spent Lunar New Year’s Eve with their grandparents for dinner and discovered something surprising.

Lin Xue noticed that Zhang Ting, who clearly didn’t have a partner, had a bulging belly. It seemed like she was three or four months along, just starting to show, not obvious unless you looked closely.

But Lin Xue’s sharp eyes noticed something amiss immediately.

A belly gained from eating and a pregnant belly are entirely different. Possibly because the grandparents didn’t consider she might be pregnant, they didn’t notice.

During the New Year’s Eve dinner, Zhang Ting’s cravings were evidently heavy, and she ate a lot of meat on the table, even fatty ones.

Lin Cuifen casually remarked how the child was becoming greedier, eating so much despite already gaining weight.

After all, it’s someone else’s business, so Lin Xue didn’t plan to expose it. But as they were preparing to leave, Zhang Ting followed them out.

"Brother, can I talk to my sister-in-law for a moment?" Her attitude was gentle, and there was a hint of pleading in her look toward Zhang Yuan.

"Let’s talk here!" Zhang Yuan didn’t want his wife to go with her.

"Brother, we’re going to discuss some girl topics that you’re not supposed to hear!" Zhang Ting fiddled with her clothing hem, looking shy.

Lin Xue was intrigued, thinking this girl wanted to tell her the truth and perhaps ask for help?

"Let me go with her! You wait in the car for me! It’s okay!" Lin Xue’s curiosity got the better of her, and she took her hand away from Zhang Yuan, following Zhang Ting to a corner.

Zhang Ting looked at Lin Xue with gratitude, tears welling up in her eyes.