Chapter 29: Opportunity Knocks When Green Peas Are Ripe

  At this sudden intrusion, the Shen family seemed to have no big reaction, and the three of them looked at each other and sighed simultaneously.

  The Li family couldn't help but put down their chopsticks and get up, still unable to refrain from sighing: "This time we can't not change the door panel!"

  Compared to them, Shen Yifeng and Hu Youxuan were startled by the sudden voice. The two had already turned their attention to the direction of the door, where they saw a robust man with a thick beard rushing towards the house. Shen Yifeng, being a straightforward person, couldn't help but take a few steps forward, shielding his own sister and Li Shi behind him, despite hearing the man's cries for help.

  "Auntie, please hurry up and come with me, it's a matter of life and death!"

  The man seemed to ignore Shen Yifeng's actions, but Zhao Xiqiao frowned and looked at Wu Jia'er who rushed towards his mother, seeing Shen Yifeng protecting Shen Han, he had an inexplicable feeling in his heart, unaware that the man who protected her was himself!

  "What's wrong with Wu Er, don't be in a hurry, say it first."

  Mr. Li saw Wu Er's anxious look, almost to the point of tears, and already had an idea. Some time ago, when they met on the street, he was still smiling and greeting himself, saying that his family would soon be giving birth, and hoped that he could help at that time.

  Now he's shouting to save his daughter's life, presumably the one at home is about to give birth. If it were usual times, Li would not have thought twice and followed him out, but after going through that once, she now hesitated, worried that her bad luck might lead to more trouble, this person can't be predicted, when in bad luck even drinking water gets stuck in the teeth!

  "What else can I do?! My wife has been in labor for half a day and still hasn't given birth, that midwife is completely useless. That's why I came to find Auntie to help!"

  Upon hearing this, Mrs. Li's eyebrows furrowed, thinking to herself: "You've already found a midwife, what do you mean by asking me to go?" She didn't hide her displeasure at all, but instead looked at Old Wu, who seemed to feel somewhat embarrassed, scratching his head and saying: "That aunt had some issues recently, so my wife...".

  "My wife's skills are not refined and she doesn't dare to touch the belly of Old Man Li's daughter-in-law, if anything goes wrong I won't be able to bear it!"

  Listening to Li's tone, Shen Han knew she was really angry. She had been a midwife for so long and never had any accidents, but this time it involved human life. Although those who knew the inside story knew it wasn't her fault, outsiders wouldn't know and would worry. And Wu Er was an honest man, when he got anxious, he spilled everything, how could they invite people over like this?

  Aunt...

  "You said you've already hired a midwife, what's the point of asking me to come? Each profession has its own rules, I'm not afraid of anything except for unexpected events. If something really happens, who will take responsibility?"

  Li thought about how to get rid of this plague in front of her, but Shen Huan had a different idea. She just felt that Li's delivery had always been reputable, and wouldn't she continue with her old profession even if something went wrong? Not to mention whether it was for the sake of other people's delivery money, she had lived most of her life like this, and couldn't let her reputation be ruined here!

  At this moment, she changed her mind and took advantage of Wu Laotou's hesitation to speak up: "Brother Wu, why don't you head back first? Your wife needs you by her side right now, who knows, you might even get to hold a chubby little one in your arms when you get back?"

  Withdrawing to advance, but not speaking too bluntly, Shen Huan could see that Wu Lao Er should be really helpless, otherwise where can't he find a midwife? Last time's matter was big, but it grasped the small one, after all stronger than two lives in exchange for one death. People who don't know the inside story must think it's Li Shi's ability, these mother and son will save at least one of them, right?

  Shen Huan's words were also the result of careful consideration. If her mother-in-law was indeed unwilling to get involved, then this would be a case of going with the flow; but if she had her own concerns, then these words would be a way to stimulate Wu Er, after all, his mother-in-law knew that despite her tough exterior, she was actually soft-hearted and would still worry in her heart, having given birth many times, she had a unique concern for both adults and children that others couldn't understand.

  "This is our fault for being unkind. When I met Auntie on the street, I mentioned it to her, but then I turned around and found someone else. It's true that I'm not good at doing things, but please, Auntie, consider me as a younger generation who doesn't know how to be a good person, help me out and save my wife!"

  "Save your daughter-in-law?"

  "Hmm! The midwife said she's having a difficult delivery and asked me whether I want to save the mother or the child in the end."

  Upon hearing this, Li's expression softened a lot. It is said that women are soft-hearted. Let's not mention Wu Lao Er's wife, if she knew about this scene, would she feel... at least Shen Huan and Li Shi, these two women, indeed had some feelings. A man can give up his child for the sake of his wife, to keep his wife safe. But as a mother-in-law, Liu Shi was only concerned about the child in her daughter-in-law's womb, though she did have her own difficulties, after all, her son had passed away, and that was their only descendant left.

  "I know it's painful for you, but Auntie is willing to help, it's just that this matter..."

  "Auntie, what are you worried about? I know that Zhen'er had a difficult labor, it's something all the other midwives know. If anything really happens, I, Wu Er, am not an unreasonable person, I swear I won't be like the Yuan family... If Auntie doesn't believe me, Big Brother can ask Xi'ao to write a statement and I'll sign it with my handprint without saying another word..."

  "What's the point of arguing now? It's a matter of life and death. I'm just worried... Sigh, forget it! Let's go take a look at the situation first!"

  Li's hesitation at this moment was not for herself, but for worrying about meeting other midwives afterwards... However, she could only go now, after all, Wu Lao Er was also a honest person in daily life, and had even helped Li buy rice before, now saying such words of abandoning the child to save the mother, really made Li unable to harden her heart and ignore it.

  "Mother..."

  "Stay home and keep your brother company, I'll go first..."

  "Big brother, didn't big sister-in-law tell you to come back early? You can go back after dinner, I want to accompany mother to take a look."

  Shen Huan firmly grasped Li's hand, not caring whether Shen Yi Feng would be unhappy or not. After all, he was her own big brother and had always been so kind to her, definitely wouldn't mind these things. What she thought more about at this moment was that previously when she touched the belly of Yuan's daughter-in-law, she felt an unusual sensation, but when she touched Mao Mao, there was no feeling. So this time, in a sudden emergency, would it... Maybe this ability only appears when she is anxious?

  This ability isn't something that can be summoned at will, but since it has appeared once, there's a possibility it could appear again. Now that she has the chance to test it out once more, she naturally wants to seize it tightly. Since heaven has given her this ability, it must have its own arrangements and uses!

  "I'll go myself, no need for you..."

  "No way, I'm going with you!"

  The little sister and her mother-in-law have such a good relationship, Shen Yifeng naturally welcomes it, and she won't mind the little sister pushing herself down. She waved her hand at Li Shi with a smile: "It's okay, I'll finish eating and go back, you accompany your aunt!"

  "Then... bother you to send my brother later!"

  Xin Jiu returned in a hurry, but her big brother still had to take care of things. She just owed Zhao Xiuzhuo another small favor, although he was very happy that she could arrange tasks for herself. However, on his long-term poker face, there were no emotional fluctuations, and he simply nodded.

  "Come on, let's go! Don't dawdle! Second brother, I've never been to your house either, lead the way!"

  At Li's command, Shen Han pulled her along with Wu Er as they walked out of the courtyard gate that no longer had a wooden door. As they passed by the fallen wooden board, Wu Er said foolishly: "Later I'll personally carry two doors to install for Auntie!"

  Shen Huan and Li looked at each other, both graciously accepting the old man's "good intentions", neither of them daring to burst the bubble of a fact that was already unbearable, secretly laughing in their hearts...