Chapter 486: Spectators
Chapter 486: Spectators
Zhou Bingqiang's wife gripped the iron bar of the window and turned to Wen Wan, "Can we file a complaint about this?"
Wen Wan replied, "I think so, but I'm not sure. I'm just saying."
Tiantian had been smelling the delicious aroma coming from the neighboring house since morning, and Wen Wan was indeed considering filing a complaint.
However, she was busy and had been scolded by Jiang Fu the last time she complained. With the Guangzhou Fair approaching, she didn't want to cause more trouble and only wanted to focus on memorizing the materials to make a big profit.
Besides, the other party had power and influence, and she couldn't compete with them. She could only endure the frustration and wait for them to face their own consequences.
Evil deeds will eventually lead to self-destruction.
One day, they will pay for their actions.
Zhou Bingqiang's wife asked, "What will happen after filing a complaint?"
Wen Wan said, "The smell they're creating is so strong, it's seriously polluting the environment and disturbing the peace. Pregnant women shouldn't be exposed to too much grease fumes; it's not good for the fetus. After the complaint, they'll probably have to stop."
It was her mother-in-law who wanted to complain, but it had nothing to do with her.
Zhou Bingqiang's wife nodded, "It's not just disturbing the peace. I can't even eat properly with that smell. What if it affects my grandson?"
That aroma must be a problem.
"Where do we go to file a complaint?" Zhou Bingqiang's wife asked again.
"I don't know, but I guess you can go to the production team or the town. Mom, do you really want to complain? Don't cause unnecessary trouble. You can't do anything alone; an ant can't shake a tree."
Zhou Bingqiang's wife ignored her.
One ant might not be able to shake a tree, but what about a group of ants?
She didn't believe that no one envied Zhou Chenglei's daily earnings.
Zhou Bingqiang's wife hurried downstairs and went to Xiao Mai Bu to gather support.
In the neighboring house, on the second floor, Jiang Xia took out an iron can filled with money, opened the lid, and carefully placed a stack of large bills inside.
In recent days, she and Zhou Chengxin had earned almost 30,000 yuan.
Keep up the good work!
Seize the opportunity during the small squid's boon season and earn more money to build a factory.
They had already found a location not far from the village, which would be convenient for He Xinghuan and Fen I to commute to work.
Once Zhou Chenglei finished building the stoves, he would have time to buy the land.
Zhou Chenglei and Zhou Chengxin built three stoves and a shelter in just one day.
Once it dried, they could use it. Usually, it would take three to five days to dry in good weather, but with the rainy days, it might take longer.
Jiang Xia put away the money, locked the cabinet, and went downstairs to help with the fire.
By evening, Zhou Chenglei and Zhou Chengxin had finished building the stoves, but they couldn't use them yet. Not only were they still wet, but they also hadn't bought the large iron pots.
The next day, Zhou Chenglei drove Jiang Xia to the city to see Doctor Gao for a prenatal check-up and to deliver the translated book to the publisher. They would also buy a few large iron pots on the way back.
Upon arriving in the city, the couple first went to the publisher to submit the manuscript and picked up a few foreign books before heading to the hospital.
After examining Jiang Xia and performing an ultrasound, Doctor Gao smiled, "The baby is developing very well. The fetal heartbeat is strong, and all the indicators are normal. Excellent work, keep it up."
Jiang Xia smiled.
Doctor Gao asked further, "Is it more tiring now compared to before? Do you still feel chest tightness and difficulty breathing?"
Jiang Xia shook her head and smiled, "It's still about the same."
Gao Jie added, "If you feel particularly uncomfortable, you can go to the local health center for oxygen therapy. The baby in your womb also needs oxygen."
Jiang Xia nodded, "Okay."
Zhou Chenglei silently took note of this.
When Doctor Gao had performed the ultrasound earlier, she had noticed the strawberry mark, and he had tried to hide it. She turned to Zhou Chenglei, "Sit down, and I'll take your pulse. Although your wife isn't in the late stages of pregnancy yet, she's already at 22 weeks, and Xia's situation is special. Her belly is already as big as that of someone in the late stages of pregnancy."
"I think it's best to prescribe some medication for you. Take it easy from now on and try not to give birth before 37 weeks. It's crucial to wait until after 37 weeks to reduce various risks."
Zhou Chenglei: "..."
It wasn't fair!
He didn't do it!
Jiang Xia's fair complexion instantly turned red.
Gao Jie looked at Zhou Chenglei, who stood there motionless: "Sit down!"
It wasn't that she couldn't, as she hadn't asked them about it for the past two months. But seeing the color of that strawberry mark, Gao Jie felt a bit uneasy.
Forget it, she decided to prescribe a stronger medication to help him cool down. These young, rough men were full of vigor and didn't know their limits.
Zhou Chenglei: "..."
How could he explain this?
Did he really not ask for it directly?
Zhou Chenglei tried to maintain his composure and said, "No need, I..."
Jiang Xia pinched him.
Couldn't he explain in more detail? Dr. Gao knew the moment she took his pulse that he had excess heat in his body. Did he still want to explain how to cool down?
Zhou Chenglei had no choice but to change his words: "No need for the pulse diagnosis, just prescribe the same medication as last time!"
Without a single mistake, the prescription was written and given to him.
As they were leaving, Zhou Chenglei pulled Jiang Xia, and she couldn't help but pinch the flesh of his palm hard!
It was all his fault. Since he had already called Dr. Gao to schedule an appointment for today's prenatal check-up, why did he leave so many marks on her body the day before?
Even after a day and a night, they hadn't faded.
She felt embarrassed to see Dr. Gao for her next prenatal check-up!
Zhou Chenglei looked innocent, as only one mark hadn't faded completely, while the others had.
And during that moment, he thought he had controlled himself well! That one time was an accident, and he couldn't hold back.
Moreover, he had avoided her stomach. When they did the B-mode ultrasound earlier, he was worried that Dr. Gao would see it, so he lifted her clothes to expose only her round belly, and even used his hand to cover that area. Who would've thought that Dr. Gao would be so perverted, wanting to lift her clothes so high!
A woman wanting to see Xia Xia's figure? He hadn't even mentioned it to her!
After picking up the medication, they left the hospital. Zhou Chenglei then took Jiang Xia shopping at the mall, buying her some clothes and milk powder. With her belly growing bigger and the weather gradually warming up, it was time to prepare for summer.
After having a meal at Fulianglou, they also bought a large bag of small tube squid with various flavors and headed back to Jiang's house. With no one at home and Jiang Fu still on a business trip, Jiang Xia left the squid and a note before leaving.
The couple then happily drove back to the village, and on their way, they stopped by Zhen Shang to purchase three large iron pots.
The iron pots were coated with black oil.
"Should we buy some lard to season the pots?" Jiang Xia asked.
Zhou Chenglei replied, "Yes, they don't sell lard at this time. I'll come back tomorrow morning to buy some. Do you want to eat chicken? I'll slaughter one for dinner tonight."
"Sure," Jiang Xia wasn't picky.
"Then I'll slaughter a chicken and use the chicken fat to season the pot."
"Won't the chicken fat be enough?"
"I can slaughter three chickens."
Jiang Xia: "..."
"Never mind, then."
When they arrived home, Zhou Chenglei and Jiang Xia saw many villagers gathered at their doorstep, curious about the commotion.
Jiang Xia surveyed the crowd in the alley: "What's going on? Why are there so many people here?"
Jiang Xia unbuckled her seatbelt, ready to get out of the car once Zhou Chenglei parked.
"I don't know," he replied.
With so many people, Zhou Chenglei didn't drive into the alley but parked on the roadside instead.
After parking, he helped Jiang Xia out of the car.
Zhou Chenglei held Jiang Xia's arms tightly as he assisted her.
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