Wealthy Beauty in the 60s

Yang Zhonghong married Gao Guo Cheng, and Wu Su’e, perhaps feeling there was no more hope, also married an older man from the production team.

As before, some female educated youth in the production team arrived at the age for marriage but couldn’t return to the city. Fearful of becoming too old to marry, they had no choice but to look for husbands among the male educated youth or to choose some young and promising men within the production team.

There were those who married into other production teams, but such cases were rarer. Unless there were fellow townspeople or mutual affection, it was generally uncommon to marry into another production team.

There were indeed friendly relations between different production teams, but as for the Red Star Production Team, forget it. Even now, with Wang Xueyong as secretary of the Red Star Production Team, the two teams barely interacted anymore, and the relationship was not as close as before.

"Xia Xiao, you’ve got mail."

That day, Gao Guoqiang came back and handed Xia Xiao a letter. She was wondering who could be writing to her when she opened it to find it was Ning Hui bringing good news.

Xia Xiao immediately laughed and asked Zheng Xianghong, "What good news is it?"

"Mom, Ning Hui is pregnant!" Xia Xiao said to Zheng Xianghong with a smile.

"Ah, that is great news indeed, she finally became pregnant," Zheng Xianghong replied, also happy.

Xia Xiao smiled and said, "Ning Hui also mentioned that after the baby is born, she’ll come over to properly thank you."

Zheng Xianghong was modest in response, "My skills are just coincidental, it’s her youth and good recovery that did it."

Xia Xiao smiled faintly, "Mom’s medical skills are very good."

Zheng Xianghong shook her head, "Far from good. Compared to those with real medical skill, mine is nothing."

Despite Zheng Xianghong’s modesty, to Xia Xiao, Zheng Xianghong was much more skilled than some traditional Chinese medicine practitioners in later generations.

Either way, now that Ning Hui was pregnant, both Zheng Xianghong and Xia Xiao were very happy for her. With the timing of the pregnancy, the baby could be born next year.

At this time, in the public commune courtyard, Ning Hui felt as if she was in a dream these past few days, lightly touching her flat belly, feeling somewhat surreal.

On the day she discovered she was pregnant, Ning Hui cried so hard her eyes became swollen. It had been a real shock to Li Zhenchuan.

Later, for fear that her strong emotions might negatively affect the fetus, Ning Hui tried not to cry. But her mood was uncontrollably fluctuating and took a long time to calm down.

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Ning Hui truly believed in that dream because it felt so real. Plus, she had been very cooperative with taking Zheng Xianghong’s medicine. But after arriving at the commune with Li Zhenchuan, Ning Hui had gotten busy, not only needing to quickly get used to the environment but also to establish good relations with the neighbors. After all, they were outsiders and needed to adapt to the new place.

But Ning Hui hadn’t expected to become pregnant, so it was a delightful surprise. She finally had a child.

She believed it was due to consuming Zheng Xianghong’s medicine, so Ning Hui felt extremely grateful towards both Zheng Xianghong and Xia Xiao, and even thought that after the child was born, she must go to the Gao family to properly express her gratitude.

Upon becoming pregnant, Ning Hui first thought of sharing the joyous news with Zheng Xianghong and Xia Xiao, then to write to her in-laws and her parents.

Having received Ning Hui’s joyous news, Xia Xiao naturally informed Yang Xuehua at the first opportunity. Yang Xuehua, upon hearing of Ning Hui’s pregnancy, was also truly happy for her.

Xia Jing suddenly paused and said, "Sister, it seems like my period hasn’t come?"

Xia Xiao asked, "Are you usually regular?"

Xia Jing nodded, "Always regular, but I hadn’t noticed if not for you mentioning sister Ning Hui being pregnant."

Xia Xiao was ecstatic, "Then let’s have my mother-in-law take a look if you are."

Xia Jing nodded, and then Xia Xiao, Xia Jing, and Yang Xuehua went over to the Gao family’s. Zheng Xianghong examined Xia Jing and, indeed, she was pregnant.

Xia Jing laughed, still thinking about going back over the New Year to see the niece her sister-in-law had given birth to, not expecting she would become pregnant herself.

After the New Year, Wu Manni gave Xia Chunrong a daughter. Xia Xiao and Xia Jing each bought a set of baby clothes and sent them back, unable to go back and see for themselves.

Now that Xia Jing was pregnant, it was even more impossible for her to return to the city.

Xia Xiao thought of Xia Jing’s pregnancy and felt relieved. She might be following the military next year, and if Xia Jing was pregnant now, she could still take care of her. If the pregnancy happened after next year, she might not be in the production team anymore.

Yang Xuehua smiled faintly, offering congratulations but also reflecting on the helplessness of her own fate.

Xia Xiao didn’t know how to comfort Yang Xuehua, who could marry but whose pride wouldn’t let her settle for just anyone.

At that moment, the broadcast sounded, urging everyone to quickly gather at the team headquarters.

Xia Xiao, however, saw that Gao Guoqiang and Zheng Xianghong were somewhat agitated, as if they recognized the two people. Her heart tightened, knowing this was not the time for rash actions.

Xia Xiao told Yang Xuehua to take good care of Xia Jing, then walked over to Zheng Xianghong, tugging at her hand, "Mom, take Feiyang and Feiyue back home first."

Zheng Xianghong looked at Xia Xiao, then at the grandchildren in her arms, and again at the people being tied up on the stage, hesitating for a moment.

Xia Xiao decisively tugged at Zheng Xianghong, firmly leading her away. Zheng Xianghong, carrying Feiyue, followed Xia Xiao, her face showing a pained expression.

"Mom, who are those two?" Once far enough away and out of earshot, Xia Xiao asked.

Tears flowed down Zheng Xianghong’s cheeks. "They are my goddaughter and her father. I cannot mistake them, but I don’t know why they’re in trouble now—what about Xiaoting and her mother?"

Xia Xiao was shocked to hear they were Zheng Xianghong’s god-relatives. She quickly said, "Mom, now is even more reason to stay away, lest you’re recognized, which would be bad."

Continuing, Xia Xiao said, "You take Feiyang and Feiyue and hide away for a while."

So, Xia Xiao had Zheng Xianghong leave, while she stayed behind to watch the situation unfold. Still, she reminded Gao Guoqiang, "Dad, my sister is pregnant and feeling unwell. I’ve sent mom back home with Feiyang, Feiyue, and my sister to rest."

Gao Guoqiang nodded and half sighed in relief, "You did well."