Chapter 218: Sister-in-law Gave Birth!

With so many children around, there’s always the worry that you might not be able to look after them all, or that someone with ill intentions might try something.

But with Amber’s pups around to keep watch, there’s an extra layer of security.

So, whether it’s Amber or her pups, it’s a good thing for them to be strong and smart.

“Ningning, it’s still a while before dawn. Let’s go back to bed,” Sheng Zexi said as he came back after pouring some water.

“Okay.”

Although Amber gave birth pretty quickly, the whole process still took about an hour.

She was heavily pregnant and in her last trimester, so she’d been feeling tired more easily lately.

She really needed to take care of herself.

After taking one last look at Amber and her four little pups sleeping soundly in the doghouse, Gu Jianing went back to bed with Sheng Zexi.

The next day.

Everyone in the family compound knew that Amber, the dog Gu Jianing’s family kept, had given birth to four pups—two males and two females.

Even though Amber was just a dog, her smooth delivery seemed to set a good precedent.

A couple of days later, Gu Jianing’s system suddenly popped up with a message.

The message said that her bound target, Yang Manman, was in labor.

Sister-in-law is giving birth?

Even though Gu Jianing was far away in the northwest, because of the system’s connection, she could check on her sister-in-law’s status in real time.

Seeing that all her stats were good, Gu Jianing felt relieved.

Three hours later.

The system notified her that Yang Manman had given birth safely.

Gu Jianing let out a sigh of relief.

“I bet Mom and Dad will call me soon.”

Sure enough, that evening Gu Jianing got a call from home.

“Ningning, your sister-in-law gave birth! She had a baby boy, and both mother and child are doing well,” came Yao Chunhua’s excited voice over the phone.

“Sister-in-law gave birth? That’s great, that’s great.” Even though she already knew from the system that her sister-in-law had safely delivered a boy, hearing her mother’s excitement and joy over the phone made Gu Jianing feel just as happy.

“Mom, do we have enough baby formula at home? If not, I can send more. Don’t scrimp on it,” Gu Jianing asked.

“No need, no need. Every time you send a package, there’s formula in it. We have plenty,” Yao Chunhua replied truthfully.

Not just in the village—even in the city, no one has as much formula as we do.

Whose baby gets to drink formula from birth?

It’s all thanks to her daughter.

“Ningning, your big brother and sister-in-law asked me to say thank you to you.”

After all, Yang Manman and her husband had struggled to conceive, and it was Gu Jianing who treated her. Now, thanks to her, Yang Manman finally had a son.

“Mom, we’re family. There’s no need for thanks.”

“Besides, Big Brother and Sister-in-law have always been good to me.”

Gu Jianing believed in repaying kindness. With such wonderful siblings, she didn’t want them to have any regrets.

“By the way, how are Second Brother and Third Brother doing at work?”

At the mention of her two sons’ jobs, Yao Chunhua beamed. “They’re doing great.”

And it was true.

Both jobs had been arranged by county officials. Whether at the supply and marketing cooperative or the grain station, everyone knew about their connections, so no one dared to treat the brothers poorly.

Especially since Gu Yunnan and Gu Yunzhou’s younger sister was Gu Jianing.

She was a highly skilled doctor, a professor, had been featured in the newspaper, and even married a military officer from Beijing.

With that kind of background, of course people wanted to stay on good terms with her family.

So, the two brothers were doing very well at their jobs.

Of course, it also helped that they were capable and had good character.

“You wouldn’t believe it. Back when your third brother was just the village record keeper, plenty of girls wanted to marry into our family.”

“Now that he’s working at the supply and marketing cooperative and has an iron rice bowl, even more people have come to propose. Our doorstep is practically getting worn down!”

Yao Chunhua couldn’t help but laugh as she said this.

Gu Jianing wasn’t surprised by this at all.

After all, in these times, a secure job was everything. You got a steady wage and all sorts of benefits during holidays.

What girl wouldn’t want to marry a man with an iron rice bowl?

Plus, all the siblings in their family were good-looking.

Gu Jianing herself had become even more beautiful after taking the “Peerless Beauty Pill,” but even before that, she’d always been attractive.

So her three brothers were no slouches in the looks department either.

“There are girls from the city coming to propose, not just from the village.”

Gu Jianing could understand that.

Even though the Gu family still lived in the countryside, in every other way, they were exceptional.

Her father was the village chief, her mother managed the village pig farm.

All three brothers had jobs, and she herself was a doctor and professor, married to a military officer from Beijing, and had even been in the newspaper.

That kind of family background was nothing to sneeze at.

Plus, her parents were wonderful in-laws—kind and easygoing.

Aside from doting on their daughter, they were flawless.

Even when Yang Manman had been childless for years, Yao Chunhua never complained and always defended her against gossip.

Who wouldn’t want a mother-in-law like that?

“Does Third Brother have his eye on anyone?” Gu Jianing asked.

In her previous life, her third brother had remained single all his life, which was always a source of regret for her.

“Your third brother is smart, but when it comes to dating and marriage, he’s clueless.”

“He’s not seeing anyone and isn’t thinking about marriage right now.”

“That rascal doesn’t realize he’s already 20. At his age, most men already have several kids.”

Gu Jianing fell silent.

After a moment, she said, “Mom, there’s no rush for Third Brother to get married.”

“It’s better if he does it when he’s ready.”

“I think Third Brother has his own ideas.”

“Maybe he still wants to study…”

“Study?” Yao Chunhua was taken aback.

“He already graduated high school. What more could he study, unless…”

Unless the college entrance exam was reinstated and he could go to university?

But was that even possible?

Yao Chunhua seemed to catch her drift, her eyes lighting up as she lowered her voice, “Ningning, about the college entrance exam…”

She didn’t finish, but Gu Jianing understood what she meant.

“Mom, who knows about things like that.”

“But I think the country is developing now, and it needs talented people. University is where talent is cultivated, so I think there’s a good chance.”

“You can tell Third Brother to start preparing.”

Preparing for what?

To review and get ready for the college entrance exam, of course.

In Gu Jianing’s timeline, it was just over a year until the college entrance exam would be reinstated.

Starting to prepare now was just right.

“I hope this time Third Brother can fulfill his dream of going to university,” Gu Jianing thought to herself.

Hearing Gu Jianing’s confident answer, Yao Chunhua was even more delighted.

“Alright, I’ll tell your third brother as soon as he gets home from work. He’ll be so happy.”"