Chapter 143: A Nightmare

Chapter 143: A Nightmare

It’s truly not easy for Eldest Sister-in-Law. She has single-handedly supported our family.

Our family’s good life today is all thanks to Eldest Sister-in-Law’s efforts.

"Ahem, it's just a bit of hard work, nothing to complain about." Qin Xiaoyao replied with a smile.

"It’s just that the sun is really harsh." Squinting at the sun outside, Qin Xiaoyao wiped the sweat from her forehead.

It’s only early July, and according to my husband’s prediction, this scorching weather will last another two or three months.

"Yes, luckily we bought this courtyard. There’s even a well in the yard," Song Yun added.

"I heard that the well at the street corner has dropped quite a bit."

"With the heat, more people are using water now, and families are lining up to fetch water."

"Mama said Aunt Sun mentioned that if this continues, the water in that well might run out."

Qin Xiaoyao’s heart skipped a beat.

"How exaggerated! It’s just because everyone fetches water at the same time, causing the well to deplete quickly."

"When no one fetches water later, the well will refill by morning."

The well has a constant water source. As long as the source doesn’t dry up, it can continuously provide water.

It’s not scary when too much water is taken, leading to a decrease in the well’s water level.

What’s scary is when the replenishment rate can’t keep up with the demand.

Although she comforted her sister-in-law, telling her not to worry, Qin Xiaoyao knew very well in her heart.

If the drought continues, the well by the street won’t be able to sustain so many families fetching water.

She couldn’t help but glance towards Song Que’s room, admiring her husband’s foresight once again.

Their well hasn’t depleted at all; every time she checks, it’s always full.

"Hehe, you’re right, Sister-in-Law," Song Yun said with a smile.

"No matter what happens outside, we have enough water here!"

Qin Xiaoyao nodded with a smile.

After a while, Lady Liu and Wang Xiaomei came to call them for lunch.

Qin Xiaoyao and Song Yun got up, washed their hands, and helped out.

At the dinner table,

Qin Xiaoyao casually mentioned Li Danni and Liu Xiaomei’s plan to rent a courtyard in town.

Lady Liu wasn’t surprised upon hearing this.

"Danni told me about this before she left. No need for Aunt Sun to ask others."

"After their eldest daughter married last year, they had an empty room. Plus, they have a guest room, making two rooms total."

"Aunt Sun was already talking about renting those two rooms to earn some extra money. This works out perfectly."

Qin Xiaoyao smiled.

"That’s great. When Danni comes, she’ll be our neighbor." She said.

Lady Liu nodded with a smile.

Then, she couldn’t help but look at Qin Xiaoyao’s belly.

Despite trying to hold back, she couldn’t resist asking.

"Well... Danni and Da Niu haven’t been married for long, but—"

"San Ya, how about I accompany you to Doctor Li later?"

Mainly because her daughter-in-law does heavy work all day, and if she’s pregnant, it could harm the child.

She hadn’t thought about it before, but now that Danni is pregnant, maybe her daughter-in-law is too?

Qin Xiaoyao was taken aback.

"Huh?" she exclaimed.

Then, she suddenly realized what her mother-in-law meant.

Her face turned red.

Not knowing how to respond, she looked at Song Que.

Everyone’s gaze followed, turning to Song Que.

Song Que, who was leisurely eating, suddenly stiffened.

"Let’s go see Doctor Li later," he said to Qin Xiaoyao.

Qin Xiaoyao’s eyes widened as she looked at Song Que.

If she remembered correctly, they hadn’t done anything, right?

His predecessor had no such relationship with him, or rather, his predecessor had no such relationship with his own predecessor either.

Without that certain thing, how could there possibly be a body?

Song Que paid no heed to Qin Xiaoyao's gaze and continued to eat his meal on his own.

Unnoticed, the corners of his mouth had already begun to curl up slightly.

Upon hearing the eldest son's words, Mrs. Liu immediately smiled warmly and looked towards Qin Xiaoyao.

Then, when looking at Qin Xiaoyao's stomach, it was filled with anticipation.

As if aware, a tiny life already existed there.

Qin Xiaoyao: ——

After dinner, it is Song Yun and Wang Xiaomei's turn to wash the dishes today.

Qin Xiaoyao supported Song Que as they returned to the room.

As soon as they entered the room, someone couldn't help but start complaining.

"Mother is taking me to see——"

"Hey, why didn't you stop it?!" Qin Xiaoyao frowned, looking at Song Que with a face full of frustration.

Song Que couldn't help it and burst into laughter.

"Psst—how to prevent it?"

This smile made Qin Xiaoyao even more annoyed.

Upon reflection, it seems that this matter is indeed not easy to explain.

"You can't just stand there watching mother—oh dear—" Qin Xiaoyao couldn't continue.

Song Que finally restrained himself, no longer laughing excessively.

"Mother is just worried that overexertion might harm your health. Once the doctor confirms that you are in good health, she will not interfere."

Qin Xiaoyao remained disheartened.

"Could——"

"Do not worry," Song Que said again.

The gaze traced along Qin Xiaoyao's face, finally settling on her stomach.

"Sooner or later, Mother will get what she wishes for."

Qin Xiaoyao felt a roar in her head.

She looked up, staring at Song Que in disbelief.

She suspected she had just experienced an auditory hallucination.

Under the woman's bold gaze, Song Que couldn't help but blush slightly.

Then, he lowered his head.

"Ahem—Mr. Wang needs this book urgently today, so it must be finished." He reached for the writing brush as he spoke.

At this moment, Qin Xiaoyao's face lit up like a flower.

"Hehe, I'll grind the ink for you, dear!" She hurried over.

She hadn't heard wrong! Her beautiful husband was going to accept her!

Hehe, could this be the moment when the clouds part and the moon shines through?

How could she handle feeling so blissfully happy that she might explode?

"Mm." Song Que responded softly, allowing Qin Xiaoyao to help him without looking up.

He knew, even without looking, that this woman was definitely grinning foolishly.

Accepting her as his wife?

Hehe, it seemed like a good choice.

Besides, wasn't she already his wife now?

Since he had decided to keep her by his side,

what could be more important to a woman than having a legitimate status?

As for children...

In this life, his body was fine, and he could indeed leave behind an heir.

Having a child with her, possibly with innate abilities, would be great...

And then, during the noon nap, someone had a dream.

They dreamed that Qin Xiaoyao was pregnant and gave birth to a big, chubby boy.

The boy was incredibly strong, able to lift a small mountain.

He also caused trouble all day long, turning the house into a chaotic mess.

So enraged was he, this elder father with his advancing years, that he puffed out his mustache and glared.

In the end, he woke up with the stick in hand, fuming with anger.

As soon as he opened his eyes, Song Que found Qin Xiaoyao staring at him with wide eyes, gazing at him intently.

Upon seeing Qin Xiaoyao's face, which was strikingly similar to the boy in his dream, Song Que was startled and instinctively recoiled.

Has he changed his mind now, and is it still in time...?