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Chapter 190: You Just Got a Granddaughter, Why Are You So Happy?
Chapter 190: You Just Got a Granddaughter, Why Are You So Happy?
When Deng Shirong and his group returned to Naye Village, Deng Yunzhen, who had left home for the first time, and the Zhang family mother and daughter felt as if they had stepped into a different world.
Staying in the county town for over a dozen days, they lived in buildings with electric lights, surrounded by "skyscrapers" and the convenience of buying anything they needed. The quality of life was indeed much better than in the countryside.
No wonder, back in the day, most of the educated youth who were sent to the countryside to work would eagerly seize any opportunity to return to the city. Even with the government offering generous incentives, very few stayed. Some left their spouses and children behind, all to return to the city.
The few who stayed either had lofty ideals, were deceived, or had something to hold them back...
In any case, at this moment, the three women deeply understood why those educated youth were so desperate to return to the city.
Of course, as the saying goes, "A golden nest, a silver nest, but none can match one's own humble home." Despite the better quality of life in the county town, rural folks still felt more at ease in their village.
The news of Zhang Xiuping going to the county town to give birth had already spread throughout the village.
At the time, the young wives were envious, even though they might not have been willing to spend the money to go to the county town for childbirth, even if their in-laws or husbands agreed. But that didn’t stop them from being envious.
While some were envious, others were dismissive, even thinking that the Deng family was just being showy. After all, having a baby was a common thing; why go to the county town so early?
Isn’t that just showing off?
Of course, such talk was only muttered behind closed doors. No one dared to spread gossip openly.
After all, Deng Shirong wasn’t just wealthy and powerful; he was also a respected elder in the village. Those older than him had already passed on to serve the ancestors, and those of his generation who were still alive could be counted on one hand.
Who would dare to gossip about such a respected elder?
Now, seeing Deng Shirong return with a beaming smile and a baby in his arms, the uninformed villagers all thought he had a new grandson and offered their congratulations.
But Deng Shirong chuckled and corrected them, saying it wasn’t a grandson but a granddaughter. The villagers’ expressions turned to surprise.
They all thought the same thing: You just got a granddaughter, why are you so happy?
Regardless of what the villagers thought, Deng Shirong was genuinely happy about the birth of his first granddaughter.
After all, he had five sons, so he was bound to have plenty of grandsons. Whether the first few were grandsons or granddaughters, he was truly happy.
Only in the extreme case of having seven or eight granddaughters in a row would he start to feel anxious.
Back home, Zhang Xiuping, fully dressed and only exposing her eyes, immediately went to her room with her daughter to sit her confinement.
Caring for such a tiny infant was actually quite simple. As long as she was fed, given water, and had her diaper changed on time, she wouldn’t cry or fuss. Most of the time, she slept, and when she was awake, she lay quietly.
Since the baby’s birth, she had stayed with Zhang Xiuping. Zhang’s mother and Deng Yunzhen only came to help when it was time to change the diaper or if the baby started to cry.
About ten minutes later, the Ou sisters, who had received the news, promptly appeared in her room.
Ouguohua looked at the quietly lying Xiaodong'er and asked, "Sister Ping, how many days has the baby been born?"
Zhang Xiuping smiled and replied, "Exactly one week."
Ouguohua observed the baby and commented, "Sister Ping, this child's nose, mouth, and hands are just like yours. The eyes haven't fully opened yet, so we can't tell, but if they're like yours too, she'll grow up to be another beauty."
Zhang Xiuping laughed, "That's hard to say. They say a girl changes a lot as she grows up. She's so young now, how can we tell what she'll look like in the future?"
Ouguohua said, "With a mother as beautiful as you, Sister Ping, your daughter will likely be beautiful too. Unlike me, who looks quite ordinary. If my child is a boy, it won't matter much, but if it's a girl, I'll have to worry!"
Ouguohua sighed, "My child probably won't be much better off."
Zhang Xiuping blinked, "Have you heard the saying 'bad bamboo can produce good shoots'?"
The Ouguo sisters exchanged a glance and then both reached out to tickle Zhang Xiuping under her arms.
"Ouch!"
"Stop tickling... Hahaha... I'm sorry!"
"I'm sorry!"
After their playful tussle, the three sisters sat down and resumed their conversation.
Ouguohua asked curiously, "Sister Ping, what's the difference between giving birth in the county hospital and at home?"
Hearing this question, Zhang Xiuping became serious and said, "The difference is quite significant. I went to the Maternal and Child Health Center, which is a specialized facility for childbirth. They have the most professional midwives in the county, and they use modern techniques that greatly enhance the safety of both mother and baby."
Zhang Xiuping then detailed her experience at the Maternal and Child Health Center, concluding, "Ahua, Afang, when you have your children, I suggest you also go to the Maternal and Child Health Center in the county. It's much safer than giving birth at home."
Ouguohua was very moved by this. Although their family's financial situation was still tight, her husband had become a master potter, and his monthly income had increased three to four times. When she was ready to have a child, splurging on a trip to the county for childbirth wasn't out of the question.
Ouguofang was also tempted but knew her family's situation. She sighed, "Sister Ping, we don't have the same conditions as you. Staying in the county for so many days, the cost of food and lodging, plus the expenses at the Maternal and Child Health Center, would be a lot of money. Even if my husband agrees, I wouldn't feel right about it."
Zhang Xiuping lowered her voice and said, "Don't worry about the lodging. I'll tell you a secret, but you mustn't tell anyone. My father-in-law has rented a two-story building in the county. When I went there for my delivery, our whole family stayed in that building.
If you also decide to give birth in the county, you can stay in the building my father-in-law rented. You can cook there, which will save a lot of money. The main expense will be at the Maternal and Child Health Center, but I think it's absolutely worth it for the safety of you and your child. You should really consider it."
The Ouguo sisters were surprised.
"What's going on? Why did Ninth Gong rent a two-story building in the county?" Ouguohua suddenly had a thought and quickly asked, "Sister Ping, are you and Brother planning to move to the county for a better future?"
(End of Chapter)
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