Rebirth in Famine: She Thrives by Lucky Space-Chapter 883: Planting the Seed

"How old is he, anyway?" Lu Fengzhen said discontentedly.

"He’s less than twenty years older than you, but he’s quite capable. If you two get together, he will surely be considerate of you. Plus, he has social security benefits, so your later years will be secured." If it were anyone else, Wang Shulin’s family would definitely retort, "Is Mr. Lv any younger then?"

"I don’t want him; he’s too old. Mom, older cousin, stop talking about it, I’m heading back. Little Ju’s baby is only a few days old, I’ll go visit and ask her about it."

"Alright, go ahead. Don’t say anything silly, okay?"

"Do you think I’m stupid?" With that, she turned and left.

Wang Family’s eldest aunt sat on the heated brick bed, sighing, "This little girl is going to worry me sick. Why is her life so full of hardships?"

"Aunt, don’t worry too much. Maybe the right moment hasn’t arrived yet. Honestly, I think Li Yunqiao is really good, and we know him well. The Li Family’s reputation around here is quite favorable.

Although he has several children, they are not living with him. He’s a deputy mayor, that’s quite a prestigious position. If Fengzhen truly ends up with him, she would surely enjoy a good life."

"I also think Li Yunqiao is quite good, but you saw that girl’s attitude. It’s really infuriating!"

"Aunt, talk to Fengzhen slowly, help her understand that we all think highly of Li Yunqiao. Also, he’s good-looking; already forty-six, yet he looks much younger than Shulin.

His appearance should be what Fengzhen likes. Isn’t she attracted to Mr. Lv because of his looks?

Let them spend more time together, perhaps Fengzhen will develop feelings for him.

Fengzhen is pretty, and Li Yunqiao probably wouldn’t refuse her either."

"I wonder why Li Yunqiao got divorced?"

"It certainly isn’t because he hits his wife, or the news would have spread long ago. I think he wouldn’t have mentioned the divorce if he wasn’t considering Fengzhen, otherwise, how would we even know he divorced?"

"Sigh, children are such a burden. That stubborn girl won’t let me rest in peace even after death."

"Aunt, talk to her about how good-looking Li Yunqiao is over the next few days. Plant seeds in Fengzhen’s mind, maybe it will work."

"Alright, I’ll give it a shot?"

The elder worried that he might be too capable, and if things really worked out, afraid the girl might suffer grievances.

But these are such good terms, and besides, Li Yunqiao might not even fancy the girl enough to agree to it. It’s too early to say anything now; let’s talk about it later.

Lu Fengzhen walked, contemplating her cousin’s words, and then thought about Li Yunqiao’s appearance. He is indeed handsome, although not as good-looking as Mr. Lv, but he has more presence. He’s very accomplished, surely he wouldn’t pay any attention to her. Best not to overthink; after last time’s rejection by Mr. Lv, she really doesn’t want to go through it again.

She arrived at her friend’s house and inquired carefully about taking care of newborn babies.

"Fengzhen, what’s this?"

"My cousin found something for me, his city friend’s grandson is about to be born and they want me to go take care of him for a few years."

"That sounds great. Getting to live in the city. Let me tell you, little kids are quite easy to handle. Just like taking care of little cats and dogs.

However, that’s how we in the village raise kids. I wonder how city folks do it? They tend to be quite particular."

"Yes, that’s what worries me." Lu Fengzhen sighed.

"Just learn the basics; they’ll certainly teach you when the time comes."

"Okay, I’ll take care of the baby for a while."

"No problem, I don’t have a mother-in-law to help with postpartum care, and didn’t expect a friend to help."

Lu Fengzhen gave Little Ju a look, "Alright, I’ll help take care of you for a few days, including cooking meals."

"No way, I dare not entrust you with cooking. We have to ration our food carefully."

"You’ve just given birth, and you shouldn’t eat more? Have something good? We have shared enough food for everyone, isn’t it enough?"

"Sigh, you don’t know. Teenage boys eat their parents out of house and home. If we let them eat freely, this food won’t last for even half a year."

Lu Fengzhen was stunned; it couldn’t be that bad, could it? But seeing her friend’s weary face, it seems she wasn’t exaggerating.

Also, nephews eat like it’s a competition. Almost as if they never feel full.

"Fengzhen, you don’t have to take food with you, right?"

"No need, they provide meals there, but my ration should still go to my mom’s household. Even the nephews are too hearty eaters.

Little Ju, if you run out of food, go buy some from the brigade. Saving food like this isn’t practical; poor health makes everything pointless."

"I understand that principle, but shouldn’t there still be some money left over? Life is too tough to spend every penny.

Yet despite it all, I don’t mind. Fengzhen, you don’t know, women should really have their own kids.

We’ve been friends for so long, yes, your useless dead husband never went through it, you missed out. Honestly, it’s lucky he’s not here anymore, otherwise I’d risk you hating me, but I’d still tell your mom to have you leave him."

Lu Fengzhen’s face was full of sadness; that man took care of her, and marrying him never made her feel wronged. But after enduring for so many years, what more is there to say?

"Well, I’ve been living quite freely this way."

"Are you still thinking about Mr. Lv? He never had those intentions, what do you even see in him?

Fengzhen, I think you’ve been sheltered too well. You’ve never faced any hardships in life, which is why you’re so naive."

"Little Ju, stop talking. I really don’t have any thoughts right now."

"Fengzhen, you can’t only look at appearances. Last time it was his good looks that misled you, for ten years you were wronged, and now you fancy another one just because he’s good looking, but he doesn’t even pay attention. Just how long do you plan to compromise yourself this time?"

This time, Lu Fengzhen said nothing; her mind was full of Mr. Lv, who truly fulfilled all of her fantasies.

"Talking with such a blockhead is exhausting. When you’re old, who will take care of you? When you want a drink, no one will even bring you a glass of water."

"You’ll take care of me then."

"Humph! I won’t live longer than you."

"Don’t talk nonsense."

At that moment, the baby awoke; Lu Fengzhen watched her friend changing the baby’s diaper and tried it herself. She had done it before for her nephews and it wasn’t difficult.

After watching her friend feed the baby and patting him gently afterward,

"Actually, I’m telling you, newborns are easy to care for. As long as they’re comfortable, they’ll sleep most of the time."

"Yes, it does look fairly simple. Alright, I’ll try it first. If I can manage, I’ll stay on to care for the kid; if not, I’ll come back, I still have my mom’s house here."

"Ah, you’re just like a child who never grows up. Can’t you think a little more deeply?"