Rebirth in Famine: She Thrives by Lucky Space-Chapter 840 Changes

Chen Hui nodded like pounding garlic, "Thank you, doctor. The village chief of the village we’re staying in is really good; if there’s any, he’ll definitely give it to us."

He took the note from the doctor, which just said malnutrition and recommended drinking milk.

After thanking the doctor, they finally went out. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

As they walked to where the carriage was parked, they saw Wu Changshun still waiting there.

"Why are you so quick? I just finished feeding the horse."

"The doctor said my wife is overworked and malnourished."

Wu Changshun sighed, "Nowadays, it’s already not bad; at least we can have enough to eat."

"Uncle Wu, let’s go have a meal. Let’s go to the restaurant together."

This time Wu Changshun didn’t refuse; the three went to the restaurant with the carriage, "You two go eat; I’ll watch the carriage."

"Uncle Wu, I’ll go in and buy, then you and my wife go eat, I’ll watch the carriage.

You’ve already helped us so much by coming along, so please don’t refuse."

"No need, just bring me a couple of steamed buns, or some bread, that’ll do."

"How can that be enough? You should at least have some soup; I’ll go in and buy it."

Chen Hui saw today’s supply, "Xiaojuan, let’s have some braised pork."

Ding Xiaojuan shook her head, "No need, just some steamed buns and radish soup will do; we’ll go to the supply and marketing cooperative later to see if there’s any meat. You should also nourish yourself."

The couple were concerned for each other. In the end, Chen Hui sighed and bought ten mixed flour steamed buns and two bowls of radish soup.

"You sit down and wait for Uncle Wu; I’ll go switch him to come in for the meal."

Wu Changshun, seeing that Chen Zhqing was sincere, came in and ate two buns before wanting to switch with Chen Hui.

"Uncle Wu, you have four buns and a bowl of soup; you can switch with Chen Hui once you finish eating."

Once the three finished lunch, they got on the carriage and prepared to return.

"Uncle Wu, I want to check the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some nutritious food for my wife."

"Okay, that’s not a problem."

When they arrived at the cooperative’s entrance, the couple got off the carriage; during this time, what kind of meat could there be? They only saw a few clean, big bones.

Eventually, spending a dime, they bought them; Chen Hui bought a pound of brown sugar for Ding Xiaojuan, suggesting she drink brown sugar water regularly.

"Didn’t you buy any meat?" Wu Changshun felt the two kids were honest and was willing to talk to them.

"No, only these few big bones.

Uncle Wu, do we have any sheep or cows with milk in the village?"

"We have sheep, just some newborn lambs."

"I wonder if I can talk to the village chief to see if my wife can get two bowls of sheep milk every day? I don’t want to take advantage; I’ll feed the sheep grass every day, and if it doesn’t work, I’m willing to pay. Milk powder is really hard to find," Chen Hui sighed, truly facing difficulties.

"In our village, newborn babies without milk can have milk drawn, two cents per bowl."

"That’s great news; I’ll talk to the village chief when I return and discuss it. I’ve waited this long to get married and have a child at my age, my wife’s health isn’t too good, I’m genuinely worried."

"Don’t worry, talk to the village chief; he’ll surely agree, but be sure to boil the sheep milk properly before drinking, just let it boil a few times."

"Thank you, Uncle Wu."

They arrived in the village around four in the afternoon. Chen Hui took Ding Xiaojuan home and let her rest while he went to find Wang Shulin.

"How are things? Is everything okay?" Wang Shulin asked with concern.

"Thank you, Village Chief Wang, for the concern. It’s just she’s overworked and also malnourished. Village Chief Wang, I’ve come to ask for sheep milk; the doctor is aware of our situation and mentioned that if there’s sheep milk or cow milk available."

"Alright, the village has sheep milk; you can get it yourself every day, two big bowls, two cents a bowl."

"Thank you, Village Chief Wang." Chen Hui sincerely thanked Wang Shulin; as the village chief, he did not exclude the visiting educated youths, but even offered convenience.

"It’s okay, as long as the child is safely born."

"Village Chief Wang, my wife needs to take a leave; I’m really too worried."

"Alright, there’s not much work now, just take care properly."

Chen Hui thanked Wang Shulin once more, then went home to get a bowl and money and headed to the livestock shed.

Looking at the big bowl of sheep milk that cost two cents, Chen Hui sincerely thought it wasn’t expensive.

Many people dislike the taste of sheep milk, saying it’s too gamy.

Ding Xiaojuan also didn’t like it, but accepted it for the child in her womb.

"Putting a bit of brown sugar in should mask the gaminess."

Ding Xiaojuan didn’t like the smell but found it extremely delicious when drinking.

"I can drink it; it smells uncomfortable, but it’s tasty."

"Alright, then I’m relieved. You must keep drinking it; I’ll make sure to milk it for you every day."

Ding Xiaojuan nodded, added some water to the clay pot, and boiled it, insisting Chen Hui drink too.

That afternoon, Zhao Xiaoli brought a piece of smoked meat weighing about two or three ounces to Ding Xiaojuan’s house.

"Xiao Li, come in quickly."

"How are things?"

"No major issues; I won’t be going to work anymore, just resting at home. This child came at quite the right time; it’s about to be the farm rest season, lasting several months, by then the child will be stable."

"Yes, take good care; you must pay attention to yourself."

"I know we’re facing some difficulties, the doctor suggested I drink cow or sheep milk. Village Chief Wang agreed, so I’m gradually supplementing myself."

"That’s great; I’m relieved there’s nothing wrong. There isn’t much meat at home, so replenish yourself."

Ding Xiaojuan felt quite conflicted; what can one say about Zhao Xiaoli? She’s a good person who tirelessly helps others.

"Thank you, Xiao Li; I’ll repay you when I’m able."

"No need to be so polite; your health is most important now. Make sure to recover properly."

"You’re looking quite well."

"Yes, my husband, Old Yang, is worried I don’t eat well." Zhao Xiaoli was genuinely content; with a good husband, what else does a woman need?

"Xiao Li, lean back and rest for a bit, I’m over three months in, and you’re over four months now, right?"

"Yes, exactly four months now." Zhao Xiaoli laughed while touching her belly; the baby had started kicking, lively little one.

"Xiaojuan, I see you’ve prepared so many earth blocks; when will you surround the yard?"

"As soon as the field work is done; they’ve already planned it, so it should be soon."

"The two of you have done well; once the baby comes, it’ll be more convenient living on your own."

"Yes, once the yard is enclosed, it’ll be even more convenient."

The two leaned on the kang, chatting on and off.

Soon the conversation turned to Wu Hong, "She’s really changed a lot lately; you don’t hear her speaking much anymore. Now they’re eating together, every meal made by Wu Hong; she doesn’t get angry even with more work."

"That’s quite a change; Huang Ying’s situation affected her deeply, so the change is understandable."