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Chapter 158: The Village's First Set of Twins
Chapter 158: The Village’s First Set of Twins
The news that the Deng Changfu family had given birth to twin sons spread like wildfire through Naye Village.
Twins were already a rarity, and the Deng Changfu couple’s twins were the first in the village’s history. In a place like Naye, where boys were highly valued and girls often overlooked, the significance of having twin sons was something that those who treated their children equally could hardly fathom.
From now on, whenever any family in Naye Village got married, they would likely invite Guan Yongying to prepare the bridal bed and help the bride into the house, offering her well-wishes. There wasn’t much practical benefit to these tasks—maybe a few spices and a modest red envelope. But the prestige was immense!
Not everyone had the qualification to perform these duties. Only women whose parents were both alive, whose marriages were harmonious, and who had multiple sons were eligible. Being invited to do these things was a matter of great honor.
When the news spread, the older couples in the village spoke of it with envy. If their daughters-in-law could only be as diligent and give them twin grandsons, they would wake up smiling in their dreams.
The young wives who hadn’t yet given birth to sons felt a great deal of pressure. For example, Zhang Qi, looking at her five daughters of varying ages, felt a deep sense of sorrow. While others were having twin sons on their first try, she had given birth to five daughters. The stark contrast made her want to give up.
...
When Deng Shirong heard that Guan Yongying had given birth to twin sons, he was stunned for a moment. He had always known that his involvement in this life would likely change the course of the Deng Changfu and Guan Yongying’s children. After all, a small difference could lead to vastly different outcomes. Even a one-second delay in conception could result in entirely different children. The chances of them having the exact same children as in his past life were slim.
However, he never expected that Guan Yongying would have twin sons on her first try. It was truly surprising.
Of course, this was a good sign. It proved that his interventions were making their lives better.
While Deng Shirong was lost in thought, his eldest daughter-in-law, Zhang Xiuping, said enviously, "Yongying’s luck is really something. Having twin sons on her first try, she must feel so confident. Her husband and mother-in-law must be over the moon!"
Deng Yunzhen chimed in with a smile, "They are over the moon, but Yongying must have suffered. I heard she almost ran out of strength by the end."
Zhang Xiuping responded, "She probably wasn’t mentally prepared for it. That’s why it happened."
Deng Yunzhen agreed, "It’s normal to be unprepared. Who could have guessed she was carrying twins before the birth?"
Zhang Xiuping sighed, "True, I noticed her belly was quite large, but I never thought it was twins. It’s really rare."
"It is rare," Deng Yunzhen nodded and turned to her father, "Dad, has our village ever had twins before?"
Deng Shirong shook his head, "Never. Not since the Republic era, and certainly not among our ancestors buried on the mountain. The twins born to Afu and Yongying are likely the first in Naye Village’s history."
Deng Yunzhen exclaimed, "I never thought Ah Fu and Yong Ying would make history by giving birth to our village's first set of twin boys!"
Deng Shirong replied, "It truly is a rare and wonderful achievement!"
...
Deng Changfu held his sleeping eldest son, his heart bursting with joy. He never dared to dream that his wife could give birth to twin boys.
Lying in bed, Guan Yongying smiled sweetly and said, "Ah Fu, you’re still grinning like a fool!"
Deng Changfu chuckled, "Wife, you’ve really done a great service to our family!"
Guan Yongying, though a bit tired, was in good spirits. She laughed and replied, "I can’t take all the credit for that. Uncle Jiu said that we women are like the land, and the men are the ones who plant the seeds. Whatever grows depends on the seeds you plant. So, the credit for the twin boys goes to you, Ah Fu."
"Uncle Jiu’s words make sense, but even the best seeds need fertile soil to grow. Without you, my seeds would be useless."
"Alright, so I get half the credit?"
"More than half. I just planted the seeds. For the past few months, you’ve been the one watering and fertilizing. Your contribution is much greater than mine."
"..."
As the couple whispered to each other in their room, in the living room, Changfu’s mother held her grandsons, beaming with joy. Changfu’s father, sitting beside her, was grinning from ear to ear.
In the rural areas of Bobai County, the most common blessings were for adding a son and wealth, or for both prosperity and wealth. Both phrases placed people before wealth, highlighting the importance of having sons.
Now, with two grandsons, there couldn’t be a greater cause for celebration.
Changfu’s mother couldn’t contain her joy. "Yongying’s really blessed us. Ah Fu marrying her is truly a sign of our ancestors’ protection."
Changfu’s father agreed, "Indeed, we should also thank Uncle Jiu for helping us get them together."
Changfu’s mother nodded repeatedly, expressing her gratitude to Uncle Jiu. Then, she stood up with the baby, saying, "I’ll go check if Yongying has an appetite. If she does, I’ll bring her some ginger wine to help her recover quickly."
Changfu’s father said, "Go ahead, and give me the baby."
Changfu’s mother handed over the baby, but not without a reminder, "Be careful, don’t make my little grandson cry."
Changfu’s father was exasperated. "What are you talking about? I’ve held children before, including Ah Fu and his four siblings when they were born."
Changfu’s mother chuckled and, after making sure her husband had the baby, walked to her son and daughter-in-law’s room. She peeked in and asked, "Yongying, do you feel like eating now? Should I bring you a bowl of ginger wine?"
Guan Yongying quickly replied, "I’m feeling a bit hungry now. That would be very kind of you, Mother."
Changfu’s mother smiled warmly. "It’s no trouble at all. Just wait, I’ll be right back."
With that, she happily went to prepare the ginger wine for her daughter-in-law.
Ginger wine is a special dish made by stewing a chicken with a large amount of ginger and wine. It’s a traditional postpartum meal passed down through generations, specifically for new mothers.
(End of Chapter)
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