Zhao Xinxin’s current weight is all thanks to the care from the Wang Family.
It’s Zhao Xinxin’s first pregnancy, so she’s inexperienced. She has noticed many aunts and sister-in-laws in the brigade who are pregnant, yet very slim.
She thought eating more would help the baby grow better.
After dinner, Yun Xiaoxiao talked to Zhao Xinxin about prenatal education.
"Xinxin, you can listen to the radio, read books, or have your brother-in-law read storybooks to your baby inside, letting them learn early. This is called prenatal education abroad."
Not only was Zhao Xinxin curious, but Mrs. Zhao and Little Aunt Zhao were also full of disbelief.
"When I was pregnant with Da Bao and Xiao Bao, I didn’t have to work in the fields or do much housework. I spent time reading books. You see, Da Bao and Xiao Bao are quite smart. It’s said we should win at the starting line. We start letting them learn even before they’re born."
Is there really such a saying?
They truly knew too little.
Besides, Da Bao is indeed smart.
Zhao Xinxin wanted her child to be clever too, and after hearing Yun Xiaoxiao’s words, she was intrigued.
"I’ll give it a try."
Yun Xiaoxiao and the others couldn’t stay at the Wang Family all the time, so Yun Xiaoxiao went back home with Mrs. Zhao.
Yun Xiaoxiao thought Mrs. Zhao was too idle at home alone, so she bought her an oven and also got her some books and tools to study and pass the time.
"Mom, these are egg tarts. How do you think they taste?"
"Delicious, really delicious."
Mrs. Zhao was very interested and started to explore.
Little Aunt Zhao went to the Wang Family during the day to accompany Zhao Xinxin, cooking for her, mainly low-oil, multiple meals.
"Sister-in-law, I’m pregnant again." Zhang Lanhua came to the Courtyard House after work to tell Yun Xiaoxiao.
"That’s great. You have a daughter already; having another son would make it perfect." Mrs. Zhao served her freshly baked cupcakes for Zhang Lanhua to taste.
Meanwhile, Little Candy was already munching on an egg cake.
"I’ve heard about family planning."
Yun Xiaoxiao thought for a moment, "It’s not very strict now. If they really come over, you must acknowledge it. Pay the fine, and they won’t make a fuss."
It’s just the beginning; she had heard that in the 90s family planning was much more intense.
Some men were taken for sterilization; some women were pulled in for abortion, even after being pregnant for several months. If they gave birth outside and couldn’t afford the fine, they would take away the valuables from your home knowing where you lived.
"It’s just starting, and at most, the fine is two to three hundred. In cases like Xinxin’s, if there’s an extra birth, Wang Jianguo’s job would be lost."
Instantly, Zhang Lanhua was not as anxious.
The appliance store is booming, and the couple’s salaries are decent, plus there’s a dividend every quarter.
She’s planning to save money to buy a house, so regardless of having a son or daughter, she’d give each a house. She doesn’t want her daughter marrying far away.
"I heard your little brother also came to the Capital City?"
This she heard Zhao Tianhe mention.
Zhang Lanhua has a brother who initially was in high school but didn’t get into college, not even a technical school, and he didn’t want to repeat the year.
"Yes, he’s at Third Brother’s appliance factory, but I didn’t tell him it’s Third Brother’s factory. I just said Da Li arranged connections to get him in."