Reborn in the 60s, I hunt to support my family and even seduce the village beauty.

Sun Xiulan suddenly smiled and sighed.

"That's all in the past, let's not talk about it anymore."

She had never mentioned these things before, but somehow, when she came to her family's side, these words just started to come out of her mouth.

Perhaps this is the meaning of family: someone who can stay by your side and listen quietly.

Cheng Rongjiang remained silent for a long time before finally speaking.

"Xiulan, you've suffered so much these past years..."

"In the first few years after we got separated, I went out to look for her every year, searching in many places. Later, Xiaomin grew up, and Xiaojie went to join the army, so I couldn't leave. Sigh..."

He didn't continue, but picked up his glass and took a swig.

Cheng Jie put a piece of fish on his father's plate and an egg on his mother's plate, then changed the subject: "Xinxin, are you full? Have some more."

The family ate in silence. After a while, Cheng Xin suddenly brought up Chang Kun.

"Dad, how come my brother-in-law is so amazing? He catches every single one of his prey in the mountains, and he even dug up water. Everyone in the village praises him."

Cheng Rongjiang laughed: "Xiao Kun is quite skilled at hunting, I really admire that... But, he can also dig for water?"

Cheng Xin gestured animatedly as he recounted the famous story of Chang Kun digging water that day.

Before leaving, my brother-in-law helped the village dig a water source, and he got to show off a lot. I still feel excited when I think about it now.

After saying that, he went on to talk about how Chang Kun took his family to tour Guangzhou, shopping and eating.

These were all firsts for Cheng Xin, and he felt that his brother-in-law was the best person in the world.

Finally, when the train conductor suggested joining the army on the train back, the conversation turned to the topic of the train journey.

"Dad, do you think I can join the army?"

There was a moment of silence at the dinner table.

Sun Xiulan glanced at her son but didn't say anything. Cheng Min opened her mouth as if to say something, but then swallowed her words back.

Cheng Rongjiang looked at his youngest son for a long while before nodding: "Ambitious! Good, being a soldier is good! It forges a person."

Cheng Xin's eyes lit up, and he grinned.

Cheng Jie patted him on the shoulder and said, "Big brother supports you."

After finishing their meal and clearing away the dishes, Cheng Rongjiang sat in the main room, glancing between Sun Xiulan and the window, wanting to say something but too embarrassed to speak.

It's completely dark now, time to sleep.

Cheng Rongjiang stood up, walked around the room, sat down, and then stood up again.

Seeing his expression, Cheng Min understood, smiled silently, and kept quiet.

Cheng Rongjiang finally couldn't hold back any longer and cleared his throat: "Um... Xiulan, let's go back to our room and sleep."

Sun Xiulan was stunned for a moment, looked up at him, and felt her face suddenly become hot.

She lowered her head, fidgeting with her fingers, and remained silent for a long time.

Seeing her parents like this, Cheng Min wanted to laugh but didn't dare. She took Sun Xiulan's hand and shook it, saying, "Mom, you and Dad go to rest. I'll sleep in the little room."

Sun Xiulan remained motionless, her face flushed crimson, and her voice barely audible, like a mosquito's buzz: "Then... what about Xiaoxin?"

Cheng Xin heard this at the door and quickly said, "Mother, I'll sleep with my older brother. I've already told him."

Sun Xiulan remained seated, and after a long while, she managed to stammer out, "I...I still want to sleep with Xiaomin. I haven't seen her for over ten years, and I want to talk to my daughter."

Having not seen him for over a decade, she felt a little embarrassed upon suddenly meeting the old man.

Cheng Rongjiang opened his mouth, but didn't say anything.

Cheng Min bit her lip, took her mother's hand and stood up: "Okay, Mom, you can sleep in the small room with me tonight, Dad."

Sun Xiulan followed her daughter toward the small house, and after taking a couple of steps, she looked back again. Cheng Rongjiang was there, his expression unreadable.

Cheng Xin moved closer to Cheng Rongjiang: "Dad, I want to sleep with you."

Cheng Rongjiang smiled and patted his youngest son's head: "Alright, let's have a good talk, you and I."

……

The next morning, Liu Meiling rode her bicycle to pick up Zixia.

Upon entering the courtyard, one sees Zixia and Xiuer squatting beside a wooden box, peeling melon seeds to feed the squirrels.

"You silly girl, you don't want to go home after playing so much, do you?"

Liu Meifen came out of the kitchen, her hands still covered in flour, and beckoned her younger sister to come inside.

Chang Kun had just gotten up when he saw his second aunt come in and called out to her.

Liu Meiling sat down, her eyes scanning the room. "Where's Xiaomin? Still not up?"

Liu Meifen smiled: "She's at her parents' house. Xiaomin's mother just came back. The two of them haven't seen each other for more than ten years and can't bear to be apart."

"Of course, of course. Have you settled things with your mother-in-law?"

"There's room at my in-laws' house, and Cheng Jie is here too, so we won't lack anything."

As the two were talking, Xiuer ran in from outside, holding a small windmill in her hand.

Liu Meiling teased her, "Xiuer, your sister-in-law isn't home, do you miss her?"

Xiuer nodded vigorously: "Yes! My sister-in-law brought me a lot of good things, and she even shared a lot with Zixia." Then she ran out to play again.

The two sisters chatted about the neighbors next door, and Liu Meifen blinked and whispered, "You know what? Xiao Kun's aunt is pregnant again!"

Liu Meiling's eyes widened: "Really?"

"How could this be fake? That guy hadn't come yet, so his uncle specifically asked an old traditional Chinese medicine doctor to take his pulse..."

Liu Meiling sighed softly, "Another member is coming to the family, how wonderful!"

Liu Meifen sensed something was wrong with her sister's tone and asked, "What's wrong with you?"

"It's nothing, I'm just feeling a little down..."

"If you have something to say, tell your older sister."

Liu Meifen sat there blankly for a while before speaking, "Sister, tell me, why is my belly so uncooperative?"

"Hongxia is growing up, and Zixia will be going to school in a year or two. Old Wang has always wanted a son, but after so many years, there's still no sign of it."

Looking at her sister, Liu Meifen felt a pang of sadness. People at that time placed great importance on carrying on the family line, and her brother-in-law, being a high-ranking official like a minister, was no exception.

However, she still gently advised, "Why are you in such a hurry? It's not like you can't have children. Take it slow."

"How can we take this so slowly? Look at Merlin, he's about to have a son. I, as his older sister, am not even as good as my younger brother."

Liu Meifen laughed: "What's the point of comparing? Besides, we don't even know if his aunt is having a boy or a girl yet."

Seeing that her younger sister was still sullen, she said again, "You already have two maids, Hongxia and Zixia, aren't they enough for you to dote on? You really want a son."

Liu Meiling sighed: "Old Wang's family is full of martyrs, and he is the only son left. I just want to leave a descendant for his family."

Liu Meifen fell silent. If it were anything else, she could find a way to help, but this kind of thing really depended on luck.

Hearing these words from outside the door, Chang Kun slowly walked in: "Second Aunt, I still have some tiger penis wine over there. I'll take it to Uncle later."

"Go away! What do you know, you little kid!" Liu Meiling's face flushed red, and she spat at Chang Kun.

Liu Meifen also glared at her son.

Why is this child interrupting when the elders are speaking?

Chang Kun's interruption lessened the worry on Liu Meifen's face considerably.

Chang Kun walked out of the house with a grin, holding the fertility pill that the system had rewarded him with.