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

Chen Yongqiang had always wanted to raise a decent hunting dog, but he hadn't found one he liked over the years.

The village hunting dogs were either too docile or not clever enough; they were always lacking something.

But the little wolf cub in front of him gave him hope; its eyes revealed a wildness that ordinary puppies didn't have.

When I was feeding it just now, this little guy was clearly wagging its tail with longing, but it still sniffed around cautiously for a while before taking a bite.

Chen Yongqiang added a piece of firewood to the stove. What good hunting dog doesn't have a temper? He was just afraid it was too docile.

After dealing with the wild boar's head, Chen Yongqiang built a makeshift den for the wolf cubs in the corner of the yard.

The little guy wouldn't stay inside and kept trying to squeeze out of the courtyard gate. So he had to find a hemp rope and tie it around the wolf cub's neck.

At this point, the wolf cubs immediately became agitated, biting and struggling.

"Follow me and you'll get meat, but you also have to follow the rules." Chen Yongqiang cut another slice of jerky and placed it in his palm, beginning to train the little wolf cub.

After several rounds of this back and forth, the wolf cub finally lay quietly at his feet.

Chen Yongqiang had a premonition that when this little guy grew up, he would definitely become the most outstanding hunting partner in the Qinglong Mountain area.

Meanwhile, Lin Xiuzhen, who was working in Guangzhou in the south, sat on the edge of her bed in the female workers' dormitory, holding a test report in her hand.

Because she couldn't conceive, she eventually divorced in a fit of pique and went south to work alone.

But fate played a cruel joke on her; not long after leaving that home, her body began to show signs of illness.

At first, she thought it was just a case of not being used to the local environment, but she began to feel uneasy when her period was half a month late.

The test results confirmed her suspicions of the past few days. She was indeed pregnant with Chen Yongqiang's child, during those final, cold days before the divorce.

"Xiuzhen, are you homesick?" Fang, a female worker in the same dormitory, had just finished showering and came in from outside carrying a bucket.

Lin Xiuzhen hurriedly stuffed the test results into the bottom of her pocket: "It is a little bit."

Afang didn't notice anything unusual about her and continued rambling on, "It's normal. I missed home when I first came here too. But it's better now. I earn more money and send it back home, and my family is happy."

Lin Xiuzhen gave a vague reply. This child came at the worst possible time. She had just gained a foothold in the factory, and the line manager had praised her for being quick and efficient a few days ago, saying he would give her an easier job.

If people find out she's pregnant now, she'll probably lose her job.

Chen Yongqiang, who lived in Shimen Village, was unaware that Lin Xiuzhen was pregnant with his child at the time; otherwise, he would never have let her leave.

He had been taming the wolf cubs for a while when the village suddenly lost power.

Lin Hsiu-lien lit a candle and complained, "Why is there always a power outage!"

Chen Yongqiang explained, "It's probably because the village's electrical circuits are old."

Lin Xiulian walked ahead, holding a candle, and said, "If there's no electricity, you should rest early."

"You rest first, I'll wash my face," Chen Yongqiang said, and went to wash his face.

Inside, Lin Xiulian unbuttoned her clothes and changed into more comfortable pajamas: "Brother Yongqiang, I've been at your house for so many days, why isn't my belly showing any signs of pregnancy?"

As Chen Yongqiang walked into the room, he said, "You've only been here a few days? At most ten days, how could it be so fast?"

He felt much more at ease. He had been married to Lin Xiuzhen for many years but had never been able to conceive, and now he had only been with Lin Xiulian for about ten days.

Lin Xiulian burrowed into the covers and turned to look at him: "Sister, before, was it because you couldn't get pregnant that you...?"

Chen Yongqiang took off his coat and lay down: "These things should be left to nature."

I used to suspect that the problem might be with Lin Xiuzhen, but a few days ago the system notified me that Lin Xiuzhen was pregnant, so there was nothing wrong with Chen Yongqiang's body.

Lin Xiulian leaned closer: "How about we try again tonight?"

She has the fiery spirit unique to girls from the mountains.

Chen Yongqiang hadn't fully adjusted to the new person sitting on the kang (heated brick bed).

He remained silent, not responding, only feeling Lin Xiulian's arm resting on his chest.

"Brother Yongqiang..." Lin Xiulian's voice lowered, with a hint of urging.

There was also a hint of barely perceptible grievance in her voice, "I need to hurry, or the villagers will start gossiping."

Chen Yongqiang knew what gossip was. He and his ex-wife Lin Xiuzhen had been childless for many years, and now that Lin Xiulian was also celibate, all the blame would fall on him.

He reached out, intending to embrace Lin Xiulian, and kissed her. It was time to work hard and continue the Chen family line.

The kiss was somewhat reckless, filled with undisguised desire and a touch of eagerness to prove himself.

Lin Xiulian was startled and whispered something, then her voice softened.

"Yongqiang..." Lin Xiulian whispered, her breath unsteady, as his lips moved toward his neck. The name seemed particularly taboo at this moment, yet it inexplicably stimulated the nerves of both of them.

Chen Yongqiang grabbed her hand and looked at her intently.

Lin Xiulian's face flushed, her eyes showing both girlish shyness and a resolute eagerness to complete her mission.

This intimacy is more like a silent struggle, unrelated to romance, but only about responsibility and expectations.

After an unknown amount of time, the commotion gradually subsided.

Only their rapid, catching breaths remained. Chen Yongqiang rolled over and lay down on one side.

Lin Xiulian silently pulled the blanket over the two of them.

Chen Yongqiang felt little satisfaction after the tenderness; instead, he felt a profound emptiness.

The next day, the construction site of the irrigation canal at the east end of the village was already crowded with people.

The men carried shovels and picks, the women carried buckets of water and dry food, and even the children came to help move stones.

When Chen Yongqiang arrived, village chief Yang Dahai was standing on a mound of earth assigning tasks.

Seeing that most of the people had arrived, Yang Dahai tapped his pipe: "Listen up, everyone. If this section of the canal isn't repaired, the crops will suffer from drought in the second half of the year."

"Yongqiang, you take charge of the western section with your men," Yang Dahai began assigning tasks.

Chen Yongqiang responded and led seven or eight young men westward.

During the midday break, Liang Meie came over with a bucket of water and sat down on a stone next to Chen Yongqiang.

She lifted the hem of her shirt to wipe her sweat, and asked in a low voice, "Yongqiang, now the whole village is talking about it. Are you planning to marry Lin Xiulian?"

Chen Yongqiang screwed the kettle lid on: "We were planning to. Since Xiulian is here, we'll just have to make do."

Liang Meie continued, "What about Dr. Ding? Many people say you two are a couple. Someone even saw you leaving her house the other day!"

Chen Yongqiang interrupted her, "Don't talk nonsense. Dr. Ding is kind-hearted. She has treated my injuries several times. I treat her like a younger sister and have never had any such thoughts."

Liang Meie persisted, "But Dr. Ding treated you..."

"That's enough of that. Don't tarnish Dr. Ding's reputation." Chen Yongqiang stood up and dusted off his trousers.