The Counterattack of the Cannon Fodder Man

As the head of the family, Zhang Cuihua manages household affairs in a hurry.

The only thing that could be heard at home was Zhang Cuihua's loud voice: "Eldest wife, second wife, you two go boil some water and prepare some hot towels to iron the scissors!"

"The third daughter-in-law, come and help Chuntao walk down the field. It's not easy to give birth if the birth canal is not opened."

After arranging several wives, Zhang Cuihua looked at her young daughter-in-law who was sweating coldly and said, "Chun Tao, bear with it. I'll make you some brown sugar and egg water. When Mrs. Wang comes, you can give birth to the baby."

The two chickens at home were so skinny that they only laid three eggs in this month.

Thinking that her daughter-in-law was about to give birth, Zhang Cuihua had already saved these three eggs, preparing them for her daughter-in-law to eat to replenish her energy when she gave birth.

There is some brown sugar left at home, which is just right for making brown sugar and egg water.

Hearing the mother-in-law's voice, several daughters-in-law in the family also started to move.

Although they all have their own concerns, they all help each other when the sisters-in-law give birth. When they gave birth, my fourth brother's wife also helped.

Besides, giving birth is a big deal, a matter of life and death for women. They watched their fourth brother's wife's belly grow bigger, and they didn't know whether the child they were carrying during the famine could be born.

There is not much water at home, but giving birth requires hot water, hot towels, and sterilized scissors. These are unavoidable.

Just looking at the bowl of brown sugar and egg water, they couldn't help but swallow their saliva. The family hadn't eaten eggs for several months, so the mother-in-law used three eggs at home to boil brown sugar water for the fourth brother and his wife.

They looked at him with some envy and greed in their eyes.

Zhang Cuihua ate the egg and brown sugar water without blinking, saying, "Don't be jealous of your fourth brother's wife. When you gave birth to your children, your family made chicken soup for you.

At that time, the family had some extra food, and you ate several meals of fine grains during the confinement period. Now she only drinks brown sugar and egg water.

Even if we kill the two chickens at home in a few days, it is normal. After all, you all know how difficult it is to raise a newborn baby at this time."

There were many people in the family, including sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, and granddaughters. She and her husband used to favor their youngest son more, and they were reluctant to let him go to the fields and cause some gossip.

But the youngest son was sweet-mouthed and used to bring meat down from the mountain for the family to eat. This was also considered a contribution to the family. The other three families had many people and all had children.

But the fourth son and his wife used to eat the family rations, and they didn't eat much. Although she and her husband were a little partial to the fourth son, they didn't treat the other sons badly.

The three sons were honest and obedient, but the daughters-in-law had their own little thoughts. Fearing that the daughters-in-law would cause trouble, Zhang Cuihua often used words to point them out.

The eldest daughter-in-law, Zhang Xiuli, is from the village where Zhang Cuihua came from. She is virtuous, generous, diligent and capable. She is a typical representative of a good rural daughter-in-law. She has also given birth to the eldest grandson and granddaughter. She also holds a certain weight in Zhang Cuihua's heart.

Listening to her mother-in-law's words, Zhang Xiuli said while curling the scissors: "Don't worry, mother, we can save it. It's not easy for my sister-in-law to give birth, so she deserves to drink brown sugar and egg water."

Zhang Xiuli herself has a son and a daughter, and she felt sorry for the skinny children. But it was also difficult for her fourth brother's wife, as it was not easy to get pregnant and have children these days.

She looked at her sister-in-law with slender limbs and a big pregnant belly and felt that she was suffering. This child was not easy for the fourth wife. They got married for several years before getting pregnant. No wonder they were willing to keep the child in this famine era.

Ning Xiaocao, the second daughter-in-law, who was burning firewood, had other ideas: "Mom, this is what happens to every woman when she gives birth. But aren't three eggs too many? Can you save one for the children to make egg water to try?"

She herself had a son and a daughter, and both were starving. There were only three eggs saved at home, and she was always staring at the cabinet at home.

If only she could spare an egg to give the child some nutrition. In her opinion, her mother-in-law was partial to the fourth roommate, so she gave her the three eggs in the house with brown sugar water.

It's not like they asked Zhao Chuntao to give birth to a child during a famine. Why did she have to give birth at this time when there were so many other options?

Ning Xiaocao stared at the brown sugar and egg water without blinking, wishing she could drink it all.

When Zhang Cuihua heard what her second daughter-in-law said, her expression became ferocious.

"Second son's wife, don't think I don't know your little thoughts. Give it to the child at home? I'm afraid it didn't go into your belly? Or maybe you secretly gave it to your family!

Our family is so unlucky. We married a daughter-in-law like you who is always looking out for her. Your mind is always on your parents' home. Why didn't you just stay at home and work hard all your life? You are so ungrateful that you are relying on my son!

The dowry we gave was enough to marry two wives, but you refused to give it to me. After we got married, you even secretly took food from our family to support your family.

If I find out again next time, don't blame me for being rude. I will let my second son divorce you. At worst, you can marry another wife. Our Jiannan is not bad at all.

It's not easy for Chuntao to be pregnant with this child, what's wrong with drinking brown sugar and egg water?! Second brother! Ning Jiannan! Go kill one of the two chickens at home and make chicken soup!"

What Zhang Cuihua was most dissatisfied with was her second daughter-in-law. Her second son Ning Jiannan was also a blockhead, otherwise he would not have let Ning Xiaocao blame him for falling into the river.

They are from the same village, and Zhang Cuihua also knows Ning Xiaocao's character.

Ning Xiaocao's family was lazy and gluttonous, and they favored boys over girls. The three daughters born earlier were treated like slaves at home, while the youngest son was treated like a baby.

When the first three daughters were married off, it was like selling their daughters. The betrothal gifts they received were twice as high as those of other families. After Ning Xiaocao's sisters got married, they often took things from their husband's family to their own family.

All three daughters are vampires and demons. Zhang Cuihua doesn't like such daughters-in-law at all, but Ning Xiaocao fell into the river and was rescued by his son.

She had the good intention to save someone, but she was cheated and even had to pay a ten-yuan betrothal gift. Zhang Cuihua was so angry that she cursed Ning Xiaocao at her doorstep for a whole day, but in the end she still had to accept this daughter-in-law.

If he went to the police station and was accused of hooliganism by Ning Xiaocao's family, his son Ning Jiannan would probably have to eat peanuts. Zhang Cuihua, who was always angry, often brought up this matter.

Obviously she was really dissatisfied with her daughter-in-law.

"Mom. I know!"

Ning Jiannan was used to the conflict between his mother and his wife, so he got up and went to kill the chicken. Usually, the brothers listened to his mother very much, and basically what his mother said was like an imperial decree.

Looking at this skinny chicken, Ning Jiannan seemed to have smelled the aroma of chicken soup. But he knew they had no share, as the fourth daughter-in-law needed to supplement nutrition after giving birth. This chicken soup was for the fourth daughter-in-law.

The brothers all had a good relationship, and seeing that the fourth brother was so old and didn't even have a child, they were worried about him, and even if they were greedy, they would not think about giving their wives the chicken soup to nourish their bodies.

After killing the chicken, Ning Jiannan looked at Ning Xiaocao who looked aggrieved and said, "You are such a fool. Don't be so petty. My sister-in-law and I are also a family. Why are you still thinking about this egg?"

Ning Jiannan took one look at his sister-in-law who was lying on the bed, looking so thin and having a big belly, and he also felt sorry for her.

Chen Xia, the third daughter-in-law in the room, also silently supported Zhao Chuntao and walked around in the room. She gave birth to two daughters, and although her husband's family didn't say anything, she always felt inferior and wanted to give her husband a son.

In the past, the fourth son’s wife hadn’t gotten pregnant for several years, and she felt somewhat psychologically comforted.

Although I have given birth to daughters, at least I am happy. But now my fourth son’s wife is also pregnant and about to give birth. I don’t know whether it is a boy or a girl.

If they had a son, they would be the only family without a son. Chen Xia thought that after the famine was over, she could recuperate and have another son.

Zhao Chuntao's stomach was aching and she had no time to talk to Chen Xia.

Ning Zhixu, who was inside Zhao Chuntao's belly, was already ready to be born from his mother's belly.

After Zhang Cuihua prepared the egg and brown sugar water, she quickly brought it over to Zhao Chuntao and said, "You have to work hard to give birth to my grandson. Drink it quickly. There will be chicken soup after you give birth."

When the time comes, give me more milk so my grandson won't starve."

Zhang Cuihua was afraid that Zhao Chuntao's hands were too weak, so she brought it to her mouth.

Looking at the sweet egg and brown sugar water, Zhao Chuntao also drank it in big gulps. After drinking it, she did not forget to smile and say: "Thank you, mother. I know that mother treats me the best."

I don't know why, but when I heard that there was chicken soup to drink after giving birth, Zhao Chuntao felt full of strength, or maybe it was because of the bowl of brown sugar and egg soup.

Zhao Chuntao was lying on the bed, when she felt a pain down there and something fell out.

She was stunned and a little embarrassed, thinking she had pooped.

"mother········"

Zhang Cuihua was still thinking about going to the kitchen to rinse the bowl when she heard her daughter-in-law calling her.

"What's the matter?"

Before Zhao Chuntao could answer, a "Wow!" sound came from under the thin quilt.

Ning Zhixu didn't know that this was what his mother thought in this life. After quickly crawling out of his mother's belly, he wanted to attract the attention of his family.

He burst into tears without being spanked.

"Wow!!!"

The newborn Ning Zhixu only felt a blur in front of his eyes, and felt his tender body being picked up by a pair of rough hands with thick calluses.

Zhang Cuihua should have known long ago that her youngest son and daughter-in-law were both unreliable.

Looking at her fair and tender little grandson, Zhang Cuihua quickly cut the umbilical cord, wiped him with a hot towel, and wrapped him up with a clean old cloth.

Zhang Cuihua said angrily: "You silly child, you don't even know you gave birth!"