Rebirth in Famine: She Thrives by Lucky Space

”Hmm, I believe you. I know you’ll treat me well, and I know I’ll be happy for my whole life.” The young couple showed their affection.

Jing Chu prepared hot water for Chaoyang to wash the offal, and she brought out the old soup she had kept from last time, adding some spices.

Chaoyang handled the pig’s head first, splitting it in half to cook it thoroughly.

The two worked with great synergy, and Chaoyang was delighted. Being with the girl he loved, even if he didn’t receive the same love in return, was enough for him.

”Put the liver aside, we’ll fry it.”

Chaoyang obediently put it aside and continued washing other things.

At this time, Guodong also joined them, helping Chaoyang.

The whole family was bustling around, and Li Xue couldn’t stay idle in the room. Though she couldn’t be of much help when she came out, she watched with a sense of happiness, appreciating the family being together.

After washing the offal, the two men started preparing the sausage fillings. The four of them chatted and laughed together.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Chaoyang, who was outside, went directly to open it.

He froze upon seeing a woman outside. ”Who are you looking for?”

”Who are you?”

They asked simultaneously.

Guodong heard the commotion and walked out from the main room. Upon seeing the woman at the door, he realized it was Hu Xuefeng, the woman who raised them when they were young, and who used them to get close to Dad, causing Mom’s death.

”Why have you come?” The change in her was striking; she looked very old, lacking spirit.

”Guodong, you’ve grown so big? Yes, it’s been so many years.”

Jing Chu was working inside the house, but in such a small courtyard, she could hear their conversation.

Guodong was typically honest, but Jing Chu was someone who could not tolerate even a speck of sand in her eyes. She hated Hu Xuefeng, believing that she and her brother wouldn’t have lost their mother if it weren’t for her.

Therefore, she set aside her work and stormed out angrily.

Guodong blocked the entrance, showing no intention of letting Hu Xuefeng in.

Jing Chu approached the door, ”Brother, why are you talking to her? Just close the door.”

”Jing Chu, how can you act like this? After all, I raised the two of you.”

”Ha, you raised us? Not to mention you caused my mom’s death, how many things and how much money did Dad give you?

And how did you get your job? You took advantage of our ignorance to marry Dad.”

”Jing Chu, how can you say that? Even if I don’t have contributions, I worked hard.”

”Ha, coming here to sell misery now? Can’t get by in life? Then why did you divorce Dad so soon after marrying him?”

”It’s because your Dad wouldn’t touch me.” Hu Xuefeng no longer feared disgrace.

Jing Chu laughed, ”Well, that’s good. It’s the consequence of wronging my mom.”

”Jing Chu, you’re heartless. I raised you.”

”Ha, without you, Dad would still have raised us.”

Chaoyang stood beside Jing Chu, clearly showing his absolute support.

Guodong felt helpless, ”You should leave. There’s nothing here for you.”

”Guodong, you can’t do this to me. I’m truly at a dead end, and your cousin is waiting for money to go to the hospital.”

Guodong was very conflicted. He was naturally soft-hearted and felt some gratitude towards Hu Xuefeng, thus he didn’t know how to refuse her.

”What’s going on?” Lv Beiguang’s voice came from behind.

Hu Xuefeng was surprised and delighted to hear Lv Beiguang’s voice, turning around as if seeing a savior.

Lv Beiguang frowned at Hu Xuefeng, ”Why are you here?”

”Lv Beiguang, I’ve come to borrow money from you. My son has had a fever for several days, but I have no money.”

Lv Beiguang was also someone with a gentle heart, not prone to holding grudges or resentment. Things that had passed were gone for him.

”How much do you need?”

”Twenty would be enough. I truly have no means. The child is so young and keeps having a fever at home. It hurts to see.”

”Alright, wait a moment. I’ll get it for you.”

Jing Chu was fuming at the side, and Chaoyang held her arm, not letting her move.

Lv Beiguang brought out twenty yuan from inside and handed it along with a pack of snacks to Hu Xuefeng.

”This is for the child, but it will only be this once. If you come to me again, there won’t be any more. You’re on your own now.”

She brought her life to this state, and no one could be blamed. She had a decent job but did unscrupulous things; she could blame no one.

”Thank you, Lv Beiguang. If I wasn’t truly at a dead end, I wouldn’t have come.”

Once it was just family in the courtyard, Jing Chu shook off Chaoyang’s hand, ”Dad, why give her money? Now she’ll be like a leech we can’t get rid of.”

”Silly girl, we’ll be leaving soon. Even if she comes looking, we won’t be here.

No matter what, though her intentions weren’t good, she did raise you.

If it were for any other reason, I’d ignore it, but because of the child, I couldn’t turn a blind eye.

Jing Chu, don’t be angry, it’s not worth it.”

Lv Beiguang comforted his daughter, pondering how his slow nature had raised such a fiery, justice-driven girl.

Chaoyang also comforted Jing Chu, and she finally stormed back to the main room to continue working.

Lv Beiguang sighed helplessly. ”Take the starch out, I need to step out, Chaoyang, do you know how to contact Aunt Jiang?”

”I know, but it won’t be immediate to reach Teacher Jiang by phone.”

”Alright, come with me to make the call.”

Chaoyang dialed the factory’s number, asking them to notify Han Xiangjun to have Teacher Jiang answer the call.

”Uncle Lv, we’ll have to wait for a while. I’ll call my uncle now.”

”Yes, you should call. I also need to inform him since Guodong doesn’t understand, and Xue’er is still young.”

However, after one attempt, no one answered the call, so it was set aside.

Meanwhile, Jiang Xinyu received the message and rode her bicycle to the factory, waiting. Why was Chaoyang calling her?

The time was about right. Chaoyang dialed again.

”Teacher Jiang, Uncle Lv is calling.”

”Xinyu, it’s me. Xue’er is pregnant. Do you think we should go there early so you can help find a good doctor for Xue to have a checkup?”

”Ha, congratulations. You’re thinking correctly. It’s good to have a proper checkup, especially considering Xue’s young age; it’ll put everyone’s mind at ease.”

”Okay, I was planning to leave after the New Year, but we’ll head over in the next few days.”

”Sure, I’ll have Old Han make sure arrangements are in place ahead of time.”