Rebirth in the 60s: A Path to Counterattack-Chapter 322. Shh, we need to keep a low profile!

Shuzhen found it amusing and was about to correct her older daughter, saying it was a little brother, not a sister, when she saw Chenchen and Xinzhi rushing in, one hugging and the other covering a mouth, as the brothers worked together to chide the little Xinqing.

"Why are you shouting? Mom is having an extra child, which is against the family planning policy. If someone finds out, they’ll be forced to have surgery! If that happens, we won’t have any siblings, got it?

To ensure the safety of Mom and the little brother or sister, we absolutely must not tell anyone about Mom’s pregnancy.

It’s not just Xinqing, but also Xinyue and Lian Xi; everyone in the family must be cautious and careful.

We need to keep our mouths shut, do you understand?" Chenchen frowned, sternly not only educating Xinqing but also glaring at Xinyue, Lian Xi, and even Xinzhi.

"Yes, we need to be low-key. Haven’t you seen the slogans on the village and town walls saying they’d rather see rivers of blood than allow an extra child? We can’t let anyone know about the pregnancy, or that annoying Director Jiang will come back and pressure Mom to set a good example. At that time, not only will Mom and the little brother or sister be in danger, but Uncle will also be in a difficult position." Xinzhi followed up, actively explaining.

In these times, the family planning sentiment is growing stronger, so caution is a must.

Maybe remembering the previously forced cases of over-born pregnant women in the village, Lian Xi and Xinyue’s faces turned somewhat pale. Hastily nodding, they promised repeatedly, "We won’t say anything, not a word, even if we’re beaten!"

"Good, that’s the way. For the safety of Mom and the little brother or sister, we must all keep quiet, keep it secret for as long as we can. Xinqing, can you do it?" Chenchen first affirmed the second sister and third brother’s statements, then turned his attention to Xinqing in his arms.

Being caught off guard by this seriousness and hearing the earnest instructions from the second brother and big sister, how could Xinqing not understand the situation?

She quickly nodded repeatedly, indicating she understood.

As soon as she was released, the child rapidly raised her chubby hand, making a swearing gesture: "I won’t tell, I won’t tell, even if I’m beaten. I won’t let the bad guys seize the opportunity to harm Mom and the little sister!"

Of course, remembering being silenced earlier, the little girl cautiously looked around before speaking, making sure there wasn’t a soul on the road before opening her mouth.

Her voice, once loud and clear, was deliberately suppressed to a low volume.

Her incredibly cute little appearance made everyone burst into laughter, and Shuzhen couldn’t help but hug the little one tightly, rubbing her for a while.

Seeing that the children understood the importance, Lianshan didn’t say much more.

After all, the pregnancy wasn’t yet confirmed, was it?

With a hopeful attitude, he silently removed the sweet and sour carp, precisely prepared but ended up nauseating his wife, and instead cooked some light and delicious dishes.

Just after finishing dinner and clearing the table, the phone rang again.

Given the time, they knew it must be Lian En calling for holiday greetings.

Sure enough, Xinqing, the closest to the phone, picked up and cheerfully, sweetly greeted, "Big Brother." Then the little one mischievously asked, "Big Brother, there’s something especially good happening in our family recently. Can you guess what it is?"

This was a puzzling statement!

Lian En chuckled, ready to play along by saying he didn’t know and asked if the little sister could give him a hint.

But suddenly, a thought crossed his mind, reminding him of a dream he once had. The one where the main character was named Lian Mingsi, seemingly from a past life.

The words changed unconsciously to: "Something especially good, let me guess! Could it be that Qingqing, you’re finally going to become a big sister, and I’ll be a big brother again?"

"Wow!" Lian En heard an exclamation from Little Sister No. 3 on the other end of the line: "Big Brother, you’re amazing! No wonder Dad always says you’re the smartest in our family, practically the brains of the whole family. I hadn’t even said anything, and you guessed it right away.

But since you know it, you can’t tell anyone else!

Second Brother and Big Sister said that Mom is having an extra child. If people find out, she’d be forced into surgery, and then I wouldn’t be able to be a sister or have a little sister.

For the sake of the little sister, we must keep a low profile!"

Her grown-up-like reminder came through the receiver, tickling Lian En with amusement.

After a round of promises, the phone was passed to Mom, Dad, Chenchen, and Xinzhi.

Mom was already forty-three, and when she gives birth next year, she’ll be forty-four.

At this age, the risks are high. Even over the phone, Lian En could sense his dad’s immense tension, worry, and anxiety.

But Mom herself was overjoyed, her voice filled with deep happiness and satisfaction.

Recalling the little brother from the dream, nicknamed Yanzi, who was so filial and sincere, Lian En’s feelings of resistance naturally dissipated quite a bit.

Isn’t it just a generational age gap between siblings, like an uncle-nephew relationship?

There are plenty of cases like this in the early years!

Take the Su family’s eldest brother, for example, who is a whole year older than the youngest Eighth Uncle.

So age is not an issue, as long as this little brother is as filial and sensible as in the dream.

Otherwise, he shouldn’t blame his big brother for stepping up and teaching him a lesson with authority!

Lian En was determined to be a strict older brother, while Chenchen and Xinzhi focused on keeping Xinqing, especially her overly chatty little mouth, in line.

Knowing she had trouble keeping secrets, Xinqing not only had no objections to her siblings’ frequent reminders or lectures but also cooperated very actively.

She made an effort to go to and from school with her older brothers and sisters every day.

On weekends, she refrained from running around wildly, choosing to let Mom trim her little hair, taking a needle and thread in her chubby hands to embroider slowly.

She insisted she wanted to make clothes for the little sister in Mom’s belly.

That way, when the little sister is born, she’ll wear new clothes made by the senior sister and be especially happy and close to her.

Despite Shuzhen’s corrections, the child was adamant that the baby would be a sister.

No solid reasoning, just because girls tend to be more cherished and are more fun to dress up.

With such a ’strong’ reason, Shuzhen was left utterly speechless.

Just like in the past, the older daughter had a particular interest and talent for embroidery and tailoring.

Despite the same teaching methods applied to the three girls, the little one displayed an impressive ability to catch up and surpass her two older sisters, who had been learning for several years.