Daily Life in the 70s-Chapter 495: Coming Back Again

Yang PeiMin had Shen Yiyue go to Yingzi’s room to take a nap.

Although Shen Yiyue didn’t usually take naps, seeing that she and her daughter had vacated the place to let the two of them talk, she also came out to look for Yingzi.

Zhang Minghua also wanted to chat with Yang PeiMin. Even if there wasn’t anything important to say, having her eldest daughter nearby meant there was always something to talk about.

"Mother, why don’t you join us for a nap?" Yang PeiMin said after settling the child and speaking to Zhang Minghua.

Zhang Minghua laughed, "How could I sleep? Who knows if there will be things to do later. I’ll just sit here and chat with you. You lie down."

So Yang PeiMin lay down and pulled Zhang Minghua to sit by her side, covering half of her body with the blanket.

Although Zhang Minghua had attended the Shen family banquet yesterday, it was a busy time, and Yang PeiMin had been too occupied with entertaining guests to have a proper conversation with her.

The two of them chatted warmly about their recent situations.

Zhang Minghua was quite concerned about Yang PeiMin’s health. She shared the same thoughts as Shen Yiguang, "These past two years, you’ve given birth to three children. It takes a toll on your body. Is there anything special being prepared for you at home? To give you a proper nourishing?"

Yang PeiMin described the soups she prepared every day.

Zhang Minghua nodded, feeling somewhat reassured, "I’m just afraid you’ll be too busy to take care of yourself." She knew that when her daughter got busy, it was day and night, and she felt both heartache and pride watching her.

"Now that you have three children, rest your womb for a couple of years before considering having another."

Yang PeiMin shook her head with a smile, "I’m not considering having any more. These three are enough."

Zhang Minghua also nodded in agreement, "Two sons and a daughter sounds sufficient. I’m just afraid your in-laws would want you to have a couple more. Does Ah Guang also think this way?"

"Didn’t you hear in the past two years? The policy doesn’t allow it anymore. Even if we wanted to, it’s not allowed. But before these policies, I told Shen Yiguang that I was only going to have two births. Every childbirth was like passing through the gates of hell, and I don’t want to go through that torment again."

"As long as you’ve discussed it with your son-in-law, that’s good. But do you know how to practice birth control? What if you accidentally get pregnant?" Zhang Minghua worried about another issue.

Speaking of this, Yang PeiMin had her own birth control method, a secret herbal recipe. She described how she made these packets of tea that could be consumed after intercourse. It was a technique her grandmother from her previous life had taught her, deeming it essential for a girl to know this, in case of love affairs or, more bluntly, in case of an accident, she could protect herself afterward, "Mother, we’re well aware of these things."

Zhang Minghua nodded, knowing was good, "After giving birth, we need to be even more careful. Remember to clean up afterwards..."

Yang PeiMin nodded along as she listened to these nursing tips.

Later, Yang PeiMin asked about Yang Peijun’s matters, "Have Third Brother and Third Aunt reconciled?"

Zhang Minghua’s face took on a constipated expression, "I don’t really know if they’ve made up. In any case, that Li Hong clings to your Third Brother like a vine, wrapping around him tightly. Haven’t you seen? Wherever your Third Brother goes, she follows him without a break, and no matter what he’s doing, you can always see her behind him. It’s really embarrassing. The village folk were quite talkative about this a while back. They said they’ve never seen anything like this. It’s as if she wants to tie her man to her apron strings..."

Yang PeiMin listened and clicked her tongue in wonder. No wonder she had felt something strange when she saw the two of them. So that was the reason.

"Did you hear that the last time Third Brother went out, Li Hong went with him?"

"Exactly, she just tagged along. A man goes out to do business, what’s she got to do with it? She has no sense at all, who knows what she’s stuffing into that head of hers? Always thinking about this and that, barely watching her own steps. Because of her dilly-dallying, Peijun’s affairs weren’t handled well, didn’t he get swindled out of a good sum of money?"

When Zhang Minghua spoke about this, she got angry. Thankfully, her son was only cheated out of money; if something had happened to him, she felt like she could have killed Li Hong.

"Now your father won’t let him go out anymore."

So Yang Peijun stayed home because Yang Dahai wouldn’t let him go out.

"What’s Third Brother thinking then?"

"What else can he think? Right now, there’s no other way. I’ll ask him again in a few days."

Yang Peimin nodded, not really knowing what Yang Peijun was actually thinking. If he was content with life this way, it would be up to him.

While they were talking, someone came looking for them from outside; it was Yang Peiying outside, "Mom, Third Aunt has sent someone over. Yang Peidi brought her son-in-law over, they’re asking for us to come out now, and Granny is also outside."

Zhang Minghua answered, feeling that it wasn’t appropriate for her to stay inside any longer.

"Alright, Mom, you go ahead. I won’t go. If they ask about me, just say I’m asleep. I really don’t feel like dealing with Yang Peidi. They’re definitely here because of what happened earlier."

Zhang Minghua nodded; she knew her daughter’s temperament and didn’t force her.

After Zhang Minghua left, Yang Peimin was truly set on going to sleep; whoever came didn’t matter to her!

When Zhang Minghua got outside, she indeed saw a house full of people.

Third Aunt came over first, "Big Sister, where’s Minmin?"

"Minmin’s asleep."

"Peidi and the son-in-law came over. Our son-in-law said that he’s met all the other relatives in the family, only Minmin hasn’t been introduced, and that feels quite impolite. So, they came to see us. These city folks are so thorough with their manners," Third Aunt said with a smile on her face, looking quite pleased.

"I’m really sorry, Sister-in-law. Minmin, taking care of three children, has just fallen asleep. You know what she’s like, and I don’t dare to wake her. I’m afraid she’ll get angry later and offend your son-in-law’s dignity. She has always been like this since she was young; we’ve never been able to do anything about her."

Third Aunt’s face stiffened. Thinking it over, Yang Peimin was indeed capable of such behavior. When she got into a temper, her words could be quite harsh. If she offended their family’s son-in-law, what kind of life would her daughter have after that? With that thought, Third Aunt didn’t press the matter any further.

"That’s fine. Minmin’s husband is here too," Third Aunt said finally.

Zhang Minghua just nodded, letting it be.

Her voice hadn’t been very low when she said these things, so Yang Peidi and Second Aunt Yang listened in, especially Yang Peidi, who looked uneasy. She glanced at her husband to see if he heard and whether he had any opinion on it. Yang Peidi had no clue whatsoever, and her sisters Yang Peiyan weren’t with her either; she didn’t know who to turn to for advice. In the moment, she forgot about Yang Peimin’s temper. Luckily, Minmin didn’t make a scene then and there. Otherwise, she would have been utterly embarrassed.

Shen Yiguang happened to be in the room too, so Peidi’s son-in-law went up to chat with him.