Chapter 492: Suddenly My Stomach Hurts Badly

The next morning, the Small Town's first School opened, and because it was in antiquity, it couldn't schedule time like the modern world, so the class time was set for today.

They didn't know what month it was, only that the Insects all awoke on this day.

On this day, the gentle wind brought warm sunshine and news.

It was pleasant weather.

The Small Town School welcomed over a hundred children, and these children could not be divided into kindergartens or anything; they had to be taught together, learning characters.

The children's ages varied; some were seven or eight, some only four or five, but they could not be further subdivided, since teachers were limited: there was Youchao Xuan, Li Xiang, Jiguang, and finally Nan Qinghuan—only four teachers.

Nan Qinghuan was now pregnant and about to give birth, so she couldn't teach; thus there were three teachers, plus Yueguang who taught instruments, so four teachers handled more than one child each.

One can imagine how difficult it was, yet the children were obedient, so the teachers naturally taught with great dedication.

That day, the Small Town School was filled with bright, clear reading voices.

Human nature at birth is good, nature is similar… the children's voices were naive and simple, the bright reading sounds gradually spread throughout the Small Town; on the town's streets, the adults were bustling, it being the farming season, everything seemed so vibrant.

Some were planting fields, some were selling goods; the street was full of people, lively and bustling, a scene of prosperity.

Nan Qinghuan and Axi, both with big bellies, and Yao's woman ChaoJi, three women, wandered the street; these past days Nan Qinghuan had been lazy, eating, sleeping, eating, feeling she had gained weight, so she took a few pregnant women for a walk, also to check on the new School's current state.

"Qinghuan, did you hear? The kids are reading!"

Nan Qinghuan naturally heard it; she looked up at the towering Tulou not far away, smiling, "Heard it. I never expected the School to be built so smoothly. These children are obedient; although the Teacher count is a bit low, as long as the children are obedient there's no problem."

"Goddess, I now understand why you kept Jiguang and Yueguang. Jiguang can teach the children and also keep the Giant Tribe from warring with us—truly a win‑win."

"ChaoJi, you also say win‑win; who taught you that?"

Youchao Xuan merely smiled, "Yao told me that; Yao said Li Xiang told him, that win‑win means exactly that. Goddess, did I say it wrong?"

Nan Qinghuan just smiled, "Of course not. Well, it's getting late, let's head back."

"Qinghuan, Ying is coming to pick you up."

Not far away, Ying held some red fruits in his hand and walked toward them; Nan Qinghuan saw him arrive and hurried forward. The couple began scattering dog food on the street.

"Qinghuan, I bought you something to eat. Try it, it's sweet?"

"What is this?"

Nan Qinghuan saw they were small red fruits she hadn't seen before; she was about to give birth and dared not eat anything randomly, fearing something might be wrong.

"Don't worry, they're called Holy Fruit; they're good for you. Try them?"

"Qinghuan, it's safe for you to eat; this is a good thing. Ying, not cheap, right?"

Ying glanced at Axi and smiled, "Do you want to try as well?"

"We won't. I'm going to find my husband. Axi, let's go, we won't disturb the couple any longer."

Both pregnant women were considerate; after they left, Nan Qinghuan quickly grabbed a fruit, placed it in her mouth and gently chewed. Upon eating, her taste buds instantly awakened.

A sour‑sweet flavor burst in her mouth, with a hint of lemon aroma.

"How is it, tasty?"

Ying was nervous, thinking she didn't like it, "How is it?"

Unexpectedly, Nan Qinghuan kept reaching for more; soon, the leaf's fruit was all eaten by her.

"Delicious, Ying, any more?"

She had never tasted such delicious fruit and wanted more; Ying frowned slightly, "I'll buy you more tomorrow; you shouldn't eat too much. Come, I'll take you to see the witch; these days she will accompany you in activities."

"Witch, what do you want me for?"

"She is the most experienced person here; she will help you give birth. Come."

When Nan Qinghuan and Ying left, she finally realized how expensive the fruit was; Ying had actually traded his most beloved Iron Knife for them.

She had just eaten Ying's beloved Iron Knife.

This made Nan Qinghuan feel very guilty, but Ying just smiled, "What's a knife? Whatever you want, I'll find it for you. Qinghuan, I ask for nothing now; I only wish you and the child to be safe, that the child can grow up here, and then we'll send the child to school."

Now the Small Town is orderly under the couple's governance, so he has leisure time; he also farms. He has already made an agreement with Rongdi to clear the Mountain Tribe for cultivation.

Thus there will be endless grain.

From now on, no one will go hungry.

Nan Qinghuan listened to his words and was naturally pleased; she nodded, "Don't worry, we'll be very happy, definitely."

"Town Mayor"

A woman's voice came from behind; Nan Qinghuan turned quickly, and when she saw a woman with many rings above her nostrils and Totem painted on her face, she was speechless.

Is this the witch? "Witch, this is Nan Qinghuan, my Omu."

"Greetings, Omu."

The witch stepped forward to greet Nan Qinghuan, and upon seeing Nan Qinghuan's belly as big as a drum, she instantly recognized, "These are twins."

Nan Qinghuan was speechless; she could tell, but could the witch really help? Not just superstitious advice about what to eat or do? Ying already knew; there were two children, so childbirth would be risky, so he sent Dashan across mountains and rivers to invite the most famous witch on the Jiuzhou Dadi.

Her name was Dana; she had delivered many children, but she was hard to hire—ordinary people couldn't persuade her. In her terms, hiring her required compensation.

Of course, the compensation wasn't money, but some special items.

Ying wouldn't tell Nan Qinghuan what it was; he only wanted the child and the adults to be safe.

"These are twins, elder, I trouble you then."

"Omu, you're being polite. I, Dana, have delivered many offspring; rest assured, no problem. Just these few days you must follow my words; I guarantee your offspring will be born safely."

"Then what should I do?"

She didn't fully trust the witch's words; she knew people were superstitious, but Ying had already invited her, so she still had to give him some face.

The witch was about to speak when Nan Qinghuan suddenly felt… a stomach ache!

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