Reborn in the 1980s: Nine Stunning Beauties Get Pregnant Before Marriage

As the wind and rain subsided, Chen Yongqiang rolled over and lay flat on his back, his arm around her: "You've always wanted a child, haven't you? Shouldn't I try harder?"

Ding Wanru turned to look at him: "Then...you're staying tonight?"

Lin Xiulian was still waiting for him at home, so Chen Yongqiang naturally couldn't stay out all night.

He kissed Ding Wanru's cheek: "Not today, but I can spend more time with you."

Chen Yongqiang reached out and hugged Ding Wanru tighter.

While the two were making out in the inner room, at the other end of the village, in a makeshift thatched hut, a black-and-white television was playing a captivating drama.

On TV, the story of "Water Margin" was showing Wu Song returning home. Pan Jinlian looked at him with eyes that shone like stars, her heart and eyes filled with unconcealed joy.

When Liang Meie saw Pan Jinlian pouring wine for Wu Song, and Wu Song ungrateful and even shoving Pan Jinlian, she couldn't help but say, "Wu Song is so clueless about romance!"

Qin Liping, who was watching intently, blushed slightly upon hearing this and did not reply.

Lin Xiulian wanted to say that Wu Song and Pan Jinlian were uncle and sister-in-law, and that their status was special, but she swallowed the words back.

Aren't she and Chen Yongqiang also of special status?

When the story turned to the episode of Wu Song fighting the tiger, Qin Liping couldn't help but ask curiously, "Do you think Brother Yongqiang could defeat the tiger?"

Lin Xiulian thought for a moment: "He has a gun, he should be able to win!"

Liang Meie continued, "First a wild boar, then a bear, then a tiger. Yongqiang has even killed wild boars and bears, but he hasn't encountered a tiger yet."

"That tiger skin is very valuable. If Yongqiang really catches a tiger, that tiger skin can sell for a lot of money."

A complete and undamaged tiger skin can easily fetch tens of thousands of dollars on the black market.

Liang Meie got more and more excited as she spoke: "The tiger is a treasure from head to toe; tiger bones can be used in medicine, and tiger penis is even more of a tonic... Oh my!"

Lin Xiulian turned to her and asked, "By the way, Liping, did you sell the leopard skin when you went to town with Yongqiang today?"

"Ah..." Qin Liping, who was lost in thought, was called out and didn't react for a moment. Her face turned red again.

"No, no. Brother Yongqiang said he couldn't find a buyer, so he brought it back first."

"If you ask me, we shouldn't rush to sell," Liang Meie chimed in.

He spoke with great confidence, saying, "Those snow leopard pelts only fetch astronomical prices when they find someone who truly knows their value and is willing to spend the money. You have to wait for the right opportunity."

She has her own set of tricks when it comes to business.

Chen Yongqiang still hadn't returned by the time the TV series had finished airing.

Liang Meie had something on her mind that she wanted to talk to him about, so she got up and said, "It's getting late, I'll go back first. Xiulian, when Yongqiang comes back, tell him to find some time to see me tomorrow."

Lin Xiulian agreed. Liang Meie and the Qin sisters also went home.

As soon as Liang Meie reached the intersection, she saw a figure flash by. Immediately alert, she shone her flashlight in the direction of the figure: "Who's acting so suspiciously?"

"Sister-in-law Mei'e, it's me!" Chen Yongqiang, who had just returned from his intimate moment with Ding Wanru, squinted as he was blinded by the flashlight.

"Where have you been so late?" Liang Meie put down her flashlight.

"I went to the village chief and asked about the bricks," Chen Yongqiang replied without changing his expression.

"I ran into Wang Guixiang in town today," Liang Meie said, without pressing for further details about her whereabouts.

Getting down to business, "It seems she needs to talk to you about something and wants you to go to town when you have time."

"I understand." Chen Yongqiang didn't ask what it was about.

"You and Wang Guixiang... are you having an affair too?" Liang Meie leaned closer.

"Don't make wild guesses," Chen Yongqiang denied.

Although telling Liang Meie wouldn't be a big deal, it's better to keep these things to yourself.

"Alright, I won't ask any more questions. You should go home now; Xiulian is waiting for you at home." Liang Meie also walked towards home.

Chen Yongqiang returned to the thatched hut, where Lin Xiulian was still awake: "What did the village chief say about the bricks?"

Chen Yongqiang took off his coat: "The village chief agreed to prioritize giving us the bricks first."

Actually, this matter had been discussed with Zhu Zi and the others beforehand. Chen Yongqiang was making arrangements in advance and speaking up beforehand.

If all else fails, he still has a tractor; he can simply travel a bit further to buy bricks in the next town.

If it really comes to that, the village can forget about ever getting his help or financial assistance for the brick kiln again.

The construction site resumed work as usual the following day.

Qin Liping came over early in the morning to help fill the two newly bought large thermos flasks.

Zhao Fugen found Chen Yongqiang and told him about a few tools he urgently needed, as the set he brought from home was incomplete.

"The town's supply and marketing cooperative has them; I'll go buy some right now," Chen Yongqiang readily agreed.

Chen Yongqiang drove his tractor towards the town, intending to see what Wang Guixiang wanted to see him about.

Upon arriving in town, Chen Yongqiang first went to the supply and marketing cooperative and bought all the tools Zhao Fugen had requested.

After thinking about it, I bought some daily necessities such as towels, soap, and candy, intending to deliver them to Wang Guixiang's house on the way.

As for staple foods like rice and noodles, he has plenty in his storage space and doesn't need to buy any more.

Chen Yongqiang parked the tractor at the entrance of the alley, took out two bags of rice and flour from his storage space, carried them on his shoulder, and arrived at the courtyard where Wang Guixiang lived.

He knocked on the door, and Wang Guixiang's voice quickly came from inside: "Coming!"

As soon as the door opened, Wang Guixiang, wearing a floral-patterned jacket, appeared in the doorway: "You've finally arrived! Come in quickly!"

Chen Yongqiang put the rice and noodles in the house before turning around and asking, "What do you want from me?"

"It's about the medicinal herb company wanting to buy medicinal herbs," Wang Guixiang said, pouring him a glass of water.

"The county's medicinal herb company is going to buy a large quantity of several kinds of medicinal herbs from the mountains this year, and they're offering a good price. Should we sell the herbs we've stockpiled?"

"The county's medicinal herb company is going to buy a large quantity of several kinds of medicinal herbs from the mountains this year, and they're offering a good price."

Wang Guixiang continued, "What do you think about selling the medicinal herbs our village stockpiled last year? Should we do it now, or wait a bit longer?"

Chen Yongqiang took a sip of water: "What price did they offer?"

"I didn't ask for specifics, but I heard from a few people who frequently go to the mountains that the prices of Codonopsis pilosula and Astragalus membranaceus have doubled compared to previous years. They sold some in small quantities and said it was a good deal."

"Only doubled? That's a bit slow." Chen Yongqiang put down his cup. He clearly remembered that at this time, the price of some medicinal herbs could increase several times over.

"Give me a sample of each of the medicinal herbs we've collected in our village, and I'll go to the herb purchasing station to inquire about the market prices."

Chen Yongqiang wasn't in a hurry to use the money, but seeing that Wang Guixiang was getting restless, he decided to go and scout things out.

Wang Guixiang responded and turned to go into the inner room. After a while, she came out with several small cloth bags, each containing various dried medicinal herbs.

"These are all the ones; they've all been carefully selected for their quality. Are they alright?"

Chen Yongqiang took the cloth bag and looked at it: "Okay, are you going to wait for me at home, or come with me to the medicinal herb purchasing station?"

"I won't go, you go." Wang Guixiang was heavily pregnant and it was inconvenient for her to go.