Chapter 365 - 367 What’s going on with your stomach?
The Wang family said Gao Guihua had overeaten and upset her stomach, but when the word reached the Gao family, Zheng Xianghong was furious, "I’m going to confront them."
Xia Xiao intercepted, "Mom, maybe she really did upset her stomach. After all, there was something wrong with the dumplings, and Wang Yuncai wouldn’t have given them to Gao Guihua."
Everyone had let Gao Guihua eat them, now who knows what was wrong with those dumplings? But Xia Xiao thought the same thing in her heart; she felt Wang Yuncai wouldn’t tamper with the dumplings or give them to Gao Guihua to harm her with a motive. It just wasn’t possible.
"If she dares to come over in the future, I’ll drive her out." Zheng Xianghong was very relieved, grateful that she wasn’t close to the Wang family and had no dealings with them; otherwise, if the dumplings had been given to Xia Xiao and caused problems, Zheng Xianghong couldn’t even bear to think about it.
When Liu Haihua heard that Gao Guihua had almost had a miscarriage, she was somewhat delighted. Sometimes she maliciously thought about Gao Guihua losing her baby, and other times she thought about giving birth together with Gao Guihua.
Now Liu Haihua was more than five months pregnant and couldn’t hide it anymore. She hardly went out and wore loose clothes, and Mrs. Liu, Liu Haiguo, and Feng Ying, busy as dogs every day, naturally didn’t notice.
So at that moment, Mrs. Liu noticed something was wrong with Liu Haihua and immediately asked, "What’s wrong with your stomach?"
Right then, Liu Haihua and Feng Ying both looked over, their gazes fixed on Liu Haihua’s belly as they stared wide-eyed.
"I’m pregnant."
As soon as Liu Haihua finished speaking, before Mrs. Liu could react, Liu Haiguo had already slapped her, "Have you lost your mind? At this time, how dare you keep the child? Whose bastard is it?"
Liu Haihua remained silent, Mrs. Liu said, "Get rid of it quickly."
At that moment, Mrs. Liu was also terrified by Liu Haihua’s audacity. If this got out, the Lius were in for a storm.
"I won’t, I am already over five months pregnant, getting rid of it would kill me," Liu Haihua refused.
Liu Haiguo snapped harshly, "Then go die, and die far away."
Feng Ying was also infuriated, gasping when he heard how many months along Liu Haihua was. He didn’t expect Liu Haihua to be so bold, not only having an affair but also daring to keep the illegitimate child and now over five months pregnant; if she wanted to die, she shouldn’t drag them down.
"Get rid of it," Feng Ying chimed in.
"I won’t," said Liu Haihua, turning to Mrs. Liu and Liu Haiguo, "Mom, Brother, come inside, I’ll tell you."
Feng Ying grimaced, knowing Liu Haihua was keeping him out, but didn’t interfere.
Mrs. Liu and Liu Haiguo followed Liu Haihua inside, and she wept in a low voice, "Let me tell you the truth. I’ve always liked Wang Xueyong and wanted to marry him. When I went to his house to find him, he was drunk, and I took advantage of him. The child I’m carrying might be Wang Xueyong’s, and I want to give birth to it. Gao Guihua is already pregnant, let’s have her come to our house to give birth, and I can raise my baby with hers."
Mrs. Liu and Liu Haiguo opened their eyes wide in disbelief. Liu Haihua continued, "Mom, Brother, you know about Wang Xueyong’s family background. Now that Wang Xueyong has become the secretary at the Production Team, as long as he is on our side, Brother’s position as team leader can be secured."
"Mom, Brother, let me keep the baby. I won’t burden the family. I’ve figured it out; when the time comes for Gao Guihua to give birth at our house, I will stuff cloth into my mouth, so I won’t make a sound during childbirth and no one will notice. And since I’ve given birth before, it will be easier the second time."
Mrs. Liu and Liu Haiguo were both silent, considering that an abortion at five months would also severely damage her body.
Liu Haiguo said, "Does Wang Xueyong know?"
Liu Haihua nodded, "I told him when I was three months pregnant."
Liu Haiguo clenched his teeth, wanting to butcher Wang Xueyong, but Mrs. Liu stopped him. "What’s the use of going now? Once the matter blows up, both sides will end up losing. Moreover, if Wang Xueyong denies everything, we’ll be the ones at a disadvantage."
Liu Haiguo paused. Liu Haihua then pleaded, "I really like him. I’d be satisfied just to bear him a son. Besides, Gao Guihua’s pregnancy isn’t going well. I heard she almost miscarried. Mom, brother, please let me keep this child. Who knows? I might get a chance to be with Wang Xueyong in the future."
The Wang family wasn’t aware of Liu Haihua’s thoughts; otherwise, Mrs. Wang and Wang Yuncai would have been shocked. While they speculated about others, someone was speculating about their son and brother.
Liu Haihua’s matter was now understood by Mrs. Liu and Liu Haiguo. They gave their tacit approval and Feng Ying didn’t object either. Everyone thought that having a connection with Wang Xueyong was good and would greatly benefit the Lius.
As for the issues of childbirth when the time came, it would require significant scheming and thought. Of course, everything would be fine if Wang Xueyong were willing to cooperate.
At the Guangming Production Team, Yang Xuehua walked arm in arm with Xia Xiao when they encountered Mr. Cheng, who shouldn’t be called Secretary Cheng anymore.
Xia Xiao and Yang Xuehua both called out together, "Secretary Cheng!"
"Oh, it’s you two, Educated Youth Xia, Educated Youth Yang, where are you heading?" he asked.
"Just taking a walk," Xia Xiao replied.
"That’s nice. I was just about to visit your place. Is your dad at home?" Cheng Yushan said.
"He’s at home," Xia Xiao replied, watching Secretary Cheng leave.
Watching Cheng Yushan’s departure, Xia Xiao wondered whether he was married or had a fiancée. She thought Cheng Yushan was a decent match, but considering he seemed to be around thirty, it was unlikely he was unmarried. Even if he were suitable, it wouldn’t be fitting for the current Yang Xuehua.
Still six years to go, six years.
Xia Xiao remained silent, and so did Yang Xuehua. The two continued their slow stroll around the production team.
Suddenly, they heard arguing voices. Xia Xiao and Yang Xuehua paused, walked over, and saw Yang Zhonghong scolding Wu Su’e.
Yang Zhonghong even threatened, "If you dare go near Gao Guo Cheng again, I’ll make you pay."
Wu Su’e bowed her head, not daring to speak.
Xia Xiao shook her head at Yang Xuehua, and the two didn’t approach, instead slowly walking away.
Yang Xuehua said, "Xia Xiao, do you think Yang Zhonghong has some feelings for Gao Guo Cheng?"
Xia Xiao was also suspicious but unsure. However, it was clear that Yang Zhonghong treated Gao Guo Cheng differently.
Xia Xiao also knew about Electra complex; perhaps Gao Guo Cheng took good care of Yang Zhonghong, and then Yang Zhonghong began developing feelings for him.
Otherwise, it was hard to comprehend why Yang Zhonghong would be attracted to Gao Guo Cheng, a nearly fifty-year-old bachelor who just did farm work in the production team.
But without that attraction, why would Yang Zhonghong be so protective of Gao Guo Cheng?
It was normal for Wu Su’e to be interested in Gao Guo Cheng, but Yang Zhonghong’s motives were unclear.