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

Lin Xiulian stepped forward and explained softly, "I didn't go to the south; I've been in Shimen Village all this time."

Her gaze darted between Chen Yongqiang and her mother, unsure how to explain their relationship.

The words "call me husband" stuck in her throat again.

Chen Yongqiang stepped forward at the opportune moment and placed the gift he was carrying on the stone mill in the courtyard:

"Mother-in-law, this is a long story. Xiulian has indeed been staying at my house for the past two months. I've come today to clarify things and give you both an explanation."

Lin's mother's gaze swept over her daughter's noticeably fuller face and waist before settling back on Chen Yongqiang:

"Yongqiang, what exactly happened? What's going on between you and Xiuzhen...?"

"I'll tell you more about Xiuzhen later. Right now, Xiulian is the important thing. Since she's chosen to live with me, I'll treat her well."

Hearing this, Lin Xiulian mustered her courage and replied, "Mother, it was my choice. Yongqiang is very good to me."

Lin's mother was stunned for a moment, somewhat incredulous: "You mean you're with Yongqiang?"

Lin Xiulian nodded silently.

"What?" Upon hearing the conversation, Lin's father rushed out of the house.

"You live at Chen Yongqiang's house? You two..." He pointed at the two of them, then suddenly turned around and grabbed a carrying pole from the corner of the wall.

"Chen Yongqiang, you bastard! You've ruined both of my daughters! I'll beat you to death, you scoundrel!"

Lin's mother cried out and rushed forward to stop him: "Old man! You mustn't!"

The carrying pole whistled through the air, but Chen Yongqiang didn't retreat; instead, he advanced, pulling Lin Xiulian behind him and catching the falling pole with his hand: "Father-in-law, please let me finish what I have to say."

"What else is there to say!" Lin's father's eyes were bloodshot.

Chen Yongqiang pulled out a wad of ten-yuan notes from his pocket and slammed them heavily on the millstone: "Consider this money a token of my sincerity!"

Lin's father's hand, which was holding the carrying pole, froze in mid-air, his eyes fixed on the stack of banknotes.

Lin's mother quickly picked up the money that had been blown to the ground by the wind, and subconsciously counted it; there were a full ten brand-new ten-yuan bills.

"Don't try that on me!" Lin's father's voice weakened noticeably, and the carrying pole dropped a little further.

Lin Xiulian burst into tears: "Father, I'm pregnant with Yongqiang's child!"

This sentence means that the deed is done, and Lin's father finally put down the carrying pole, panting heavily.

Chen Yongqiang pulled Lin Xiulian back to his side, looking directly at Lin's father:

"I'm here today not to ask for your permission, but to tell you that Xiulian belongs to me, Chen Yongqiang, from this day forward. If you acknowledge this, I'll still call you 'Father'. If you don't, I'll take her away and we'll never see each other again."

Lin's mother snatched the carrying pole from Lin's father's hands and tried to smooth things over: "We already have a child, what more do you want? This hundred yuan is enough for our family's expenses for a year."

Lin Xiulian then took the opportunity to lift the two large bags of tobacco and alcohol off the stone mill: "Dad, Yongqiang bought these especially for you. Knowing you like these things, he picked out the best ones."

Lin's father's gaze lingered on the cigarettes and alcohol for a moment, unable to conceal the fleeting satisfaction in his eyes.

Seeing this, Chen Yongqiang promptly opened a pack of cigarettes, took one out, and handed it to him, saying, "Try this."

After a few seconds of hesitation, Lin's father finally reached out and took it.

Chen Yongqiang lit a match and held the flame close to his hand, shielding it from view.

Lin's mother breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said, "Don't just stand there, come inside and talk."

Chen Yongqiang sat down opposite Lin's father: "Father-in-law, I know this came suddenly. But Xiulian and I genuinely want to live a good life together."

Lin's father silently smoked for a long while before finally saying, "What are you planning to do about Xiuzhen?"

"Xiuzhen should have told you two about wanting to divorce me," Chen Yongqiang said, downplaying the issue.

Lin Xiulian added softly, "Dad, Yongqiang is really good to me. In the past two months, I haven't even had a single cold meal."

Lin's mother listened from the side and quietly wiped the corner of her eye.

She noticed her daughter's brand-new floral dress, which was clearly made with care.

Lin's father stubbed out his cigarette and finally looked Chen Yongqiang in the eye: "Now that you have a child, treat her well. If I find out you've mistreated my daughter, I won't let you off the hook."

Chen Yongqiang looked at Lin's father with sincere eyes: "Father-in-law, don't worry. If Xiulian suffers even the slightest grievance while following me, you can hit me with a carrying pole anytime, and I won't flinch."

These words were true, and Lin's father's tense expression eased a little.

Chen Yongqiang had indeed treated Lin Xiuzhen well in the past, but the two of them always lacked a child, and over time, this became an irreconcilable conflict between the couple.

After Lin Xiuzhen left, Chen Yongqiang became despondent and felt that this was all there was to his life.

But this life is different. Reborn, Chen Yongqiang not only carries the memories of his previous life, but also gains the assistance of a system.

Now, both of them are pregnant with his children, which gives him hope for the future.

Smoke rose from the chimney in the courtyard, and the rhythmic thumping of a cutting board came from the kitchen.

Lin Xiulian rolled up her sleeves and kneaded the dough, while her mother chopped wild boar meat filling beside her. Although the mother and daughter didn't talk much, the awkwardness and distance between them gradually melted away in the warmth of the everyday life.

"This wild boar meat is just the right amount of fat and lean, perfect for making dumplings," Lin's mother said as she prepared the filling, her tone carrying a long-lost sense of ease.

Lin Xiulian smiled and said, "Yongqiang caught some on the mountain, and he also made some pickled food, enough for you and Dad to eat for a while."

At lunchtime, Chen Yongqiang had two more drinks with Lin's father.

After a few drinks, along with the generous stack of ten-yuan bills and the satisfying cigarettes and alcohol, Lin's father became more talkative. Although he no longer mentioned marriage, he began to talk about the crops in the fields.

After a hearty meal and drinks, Mr. Lin, being of advanced age, drank a couple more cups before being helped inside by Mrs. Lin to rest.

Chen Yongqiang got up and walked to the bicycle. He took out several small bags wrapped in old newspapers from his bag and handed them to Lin's mother, who was cleaning up the dishes.

"And this, please keep it."

Lin's mother took the paper package, opened it with a puzzled look, and found plump, golden corn seeds and some vegetable seeds inside.

"This is……"

Chen Yongqiang explained, "These are high-yield seeds that I asked someone to get from another place. They are drought-resistant, and I heard that they can yield at least twice as much as our current seeds."

"Why don't you plant them in your own garden in the spring and give it a try?"

These seeds were naturally the first generation he cultivated and improved in the spiritual field of his space using that mysterious system. They not only had vigorous vitality, but also an astonishing yield.

He knew that for farmers, no amount of money or gifts could compare to a good harvest from the land.

At this moment, Lin's mother did not realize the true value of these seeds, and only thought that Chen Yongqiang had deliberately brought them some new gadgets.

Thinking of her son-in-law's kind intentions, she smiled and accepted the gift, then casually placed it on the windowsill: "You're such a thoughtful child. Okay, I'll plant it in the corner of the yard in the spring."

After the meal, Chen Yongqiang and Lin Xiulian said goodbye and left.

Lin's mother accompanied her all the way to the hospital entrance, watching her daughter sit on the back of the bicycle, her figure gradually shrinking as the bicycle moved forward.