Chapter 606: The Shrewd Great-Grandma Qiu

Liu Chuxue looked at Xia Qiu's belly, reached out to support her, and said, "Take it slow."

Xia Qiu knew her sister felt for her: "It's fine. All the women in the village have gone through this."

At this moment, Qiu Taijie also heard the commotion in the yard, came out, and saw it was sister Xia Qiu: "Has Chuxue arrived?"

Liu Chuxue smiled and nodded at Qiu Tai: "Greetings, Great-Grandma."

Qiu Tai walked toward them: "How do you have time to come over?"

Seeing her sister was fine, Liu Chuxue released her supporting hand, walked to the bicycle, and took down the items she had brought: "The village has started the autumn harvest. My parents missed my sister, and since I'm back, they sent me over."

Qiu Taijie smiled at Liu Chuxue: "After working in the city for a few days, your face is even fairer, tenderer, and more likable."

As Liu Chuxue walked toward her sister's room, she smiled and replied: "Great-Grandma still loves to praise people so much."

"What I said was the truth. It seems the city really nourishes people."

Just then, An Xiaojing from the next room poked her head out: "Has the sister-in-law's sister arrived?"

Liu Chuxue nodded lightly to her: "Yes. I heard from my sister that you're pregnant. Congratulations."

An Xiaojing was somewhat shy: "Thank you."

Qiu Tai feared Liu Chuxue would feel uncomfortable seeing her own sister cooking alone in the kitchen, so she added an explanation: "She was just found to be a little over a month along. Morning sickness is quite severe; she vomits whatever she eats. She's truly suffered a great deal."

How clever was Liu Chuxue? How could she not know what Qiu Tai's words meant?

She merely smiled but did not respond.

Occasionally going a few days without help is nothing, but if a heavily pregnant woman is always left to manage meals for such a large family, that simply won't do.

At this moment, Xia Qiu spoke up at the right time: "Xue, come sit inside quickly. I'll pour you some sweet water to drink."

Liu Chuxue nodded to the two people in the yard, carried the items inside, and entered the room.

Qiu Tai looked at An Xiaojing: "How are you today?"

Guilt flashed across An Xiaojing's expression. After all, she truly hadn't vomited to the point of being unable to enter the kitchen and lend a hand. Yet, by such strange coincidence, her sister-in-law's sister had seen her, so she felt somewhat uneasy in her heart, fearing the other person might hold a grudge against her: "Great-Grandma, I'm much better today."

Qiu Tai, old and experienced, saw her expression and knew exactly what she was thinking: "The morning work crew should be returning soon. Don't just stay cooped up in the room. Coming out to get some fresh air is better than staying inside."

An Xiaojing quickly nodded and agreed: "Understood, Great-Grandma."

Having made her point, Qiu Tai didn't want to stay and become a nuisance, so she turned to head back to her own room.

Unexpectedly, Liu Chuxue, who had just opened the door curtain, called out to stop her: "Qiu Tai, come inside and sit."

Hearing Liu Chuxue's words, Qiu Tai couldn't leave anymore and could only smile as she entered the room: "Your parents really went to a lot of trouble. The autumn harvest is already busy, yet they still worried about your sister."

Liu Chuxue smiled while taking things out and said: "That's just how parents are. Besides, my parents only have us three sisters, so naturally they care even more."

Seeing the items Liu Chuxue had brought out, Xia Qiu said: "Xue, why did you bring so many things? How much money must that have cost?"

Liu Chuxue smiled and handed the aluminum lunchbox to her: "Inside are chive pancakes my family made this morning. Mom asked me to bring a few over for you."

Seeing the chive pancakes in the lunchbox, Xia Qiu's nose suddenly stung with emotion. She wanted to say something, but with Qiu Tai present, she ultimately said nothing.

However, looking at the fragrant chive pancakes in the lunchbox, she was truly craving them.

She took a pancake and handed it to Qiu Tai: "Great-Grandma, the pancakes Mom made are very fragrant. Please try one."

Qiu Tai quickly waved her hand to refuse, but Xia Qiu still stuffed one into her hand: "I'm not giving you more, just this one piece. Try it and see how it tastes?"