freenovelworld Chapter 1847 He's really become a fortune teller.
Chapter 1847 He's really become a fortune teller.
Let's go back to morning.
The autumn morning light, carrying a touch of coolness, sprinkled on the blue brick floor of the main house in the courtyard of No. 80 Nanluoguxiang.
Zhu Qiuju sat at the doorway, washing vegetables while reminding her son Li Xiangnan, who was munching on breakfast, to eat slowly and not choke. After washing the vegetables, she stood up and used the water to water the few late-blooming chrysanthemums in the corner.
"Mom, I'm going to work!" At this moment, Li Xiangnan hurriedly grabbed his motorcycle keys, told Qin Ruobai, and went out after saying goodbye.
Zhu Qiuju called to her son, "Ruobai is about to give birth, so make some arrangements these next few days and free up some time!"
She knew her son was busy, so she needed to remind him of some things in advance.
"Mom, I know. My due date is in about ten days! I'm currently finishing up the last few days. I'm arranging things for the project, the hospital, and the factory. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing! I've already spoken to Ruobai. I'm leaving now!"
"This child!" Zhu Qiuju sighed, feeling sorry for her son's busy schedule. She turned back to sit down and prepared to do the laundry. After a while, she saw her daughter-in-law, Qin Ruobai, wearing a cardigan, heavily pregnant, and carrying a bag as she came out. She was immediately taken aback. "Ruobai, are you going out?"
"Okay, Mom, don't overwork yourself. I made plans with Xiao Xu to go to Wangfujing one last time today to buy some small things for the baby and make final preparations!"
Zhu Qiuju quickly put down the basin, wiped her hands on her apron, and said with some concern, "Ruobai, with your health... how about Mom goes with you? What if you get bumped or hurt in a crowded place?"
Seeing the deep worry in her eyes, Qin Ruobai took her mother-in-law's arm and said easily, "Mom, don't worry, Xiao Xu is with us. You've met her husband, Ye Heng, and everything's fine today. There are three of us, so why are you still worried? Besides, I still have about ten days before I give birth, so I know what I'm doing!"
That's what she said, but Zhu Qiuju couldn't put her mind at ease. She followed Qin Ruobai all the way, constantly reminding him to watch his step, take a rest, and not to tire himself out. She escorted him to the alley entrance and only felt a little relieved when she saw Xu Qiluo and his wife waiting for her.
He then held Xu Qiluo's hand again, giving her countless instructions, and watched the three figures disappear around the corner of the alley before walking back to the courtyard, turning back every few steps.
As soon as I entered the alley, I ran into my neighbor Wu Xiaoyun, who was rushing to the public toilet with toilet paper in her hand.
"Oh, Auntie, did Xiao Qin go out just now? Look how worried you were!" Wu Xiaoyun teased her.
“Yes, what can a pregnant woman do?” Zhu Qiuju agreed with a smile.
When she arrived at the entrance of Zhou's shop, Aunt Lu was taking down the door panels. Seeing her coming over, she greeted her, "Qiuju, you still have a few days before you give birth, don't worry, Ruobai knows what's going on!"
Zhu Qiuju sighed, patted her chest, and shook her head, saying, "I know what I'm doing, but I don't know why, I always feel like I can't catch my breath!"
Aunt Lu smiled and said, "I can tell you're nervous. Wait for me to come and chat with you later!"
Zhu Qiuju readily agreed and went into the front yard, where she saw Aunt Yuan carrying a spittoon to empty the chamber pot.
"Qiuju, you're about to become a grandmother, why are you looking so worried? Don't worry, it'll only be a few days!"
"Yes, it'll be soon, just a few more days!" Zhu Qiuju replied, but her steps didn't stop. The inexplicable panic in her heart made her have no interest in chatting.
Back in the courtyard, the emptiness made her even more uneasy.
She picked up the broom and swept the yard haphazardly a few times, but her eyes kept glancing towards the front gate, as if Ruobai was about to return.
Unable to resist in the end, she only swept twenty times before putting down the broom, quickly running to the courtyard gate, and peering out towards the end of the alley, but there was no sign of Ruobai.
Zhu Qiuju sighed, feeling an inexplicable unease growing stronger.
"Qiuju, why are you still standing here?"
Aunt Lu came over after finishing her work at the shop and was startled by Zhu Qiuju. Seeing her absent-minded look, she grabbed her hand and asked, "You've seemed restless all morning. What's wrong? Are you still worried about Ruobai?"
As if she had found an outlet for her emotions, Zhu Qiuju took Aunt Lu's hand, patted her chest, and said, "I don't know what's wrong with me. I woke up this morning feeling uneasy, like something was about to happen..."
Aunt Lu smiled upon hearing this. Having been through it all, she clapped her hands and comforted her, "I see you're just nervous! Before Wan Chun gave birth, I was just like that, restless and even more nervous than she was! Don't worry, childbirth is a hurdle for women, but it's a great joy for the family and for us. Ruo Bai, everything will go smoothly. Everyone has the experience of being a grandmother for the first time!"
The two walked to the middle courtyard, where Qin Chunlian, who was heavily pregnant, came out to air her quilts from the west room next door. "Aunt Zhu, Aunt Lu, what are you talking about? I saw Ruobai go out this morning. Is she alright?"
"Yes, everything is fine..." Zhu Qiuju agreed verbally, but the tension in her heart was getting tighter and tighter. When she saw Qin Chunlian, it was as if she had suddenly made up her mind. She hurriedly pulled Aunt Lu into the house, "No, Lao Lu, Chunlian, you've come at the right time. Quickly help me take a look!"
Once inside, Zhu Qiuju went straight to the wardrobe and began rummaging through it.
The hospital bag her son had prepared was inside. She also took out the blue floral bag that Ruobai had asked her to bring, muttering to herself, "The diapers Chu Qiao bought... the little clothes Youwei bought... the menstrual belt... the things Ruobai asked for..."
She quickly and efficiently counted and categorized the items, her movements as swift as the wind.
The scene left Aunt Lu and Qin Chunlian completely stunned.
"No, Qiuju, what are you doing? There's still a while to go!"
Zhu Qiuju didn't even look up, her hands still busy. "I don't know what's wrong with me today, my heart is pounding so hard, I just keep feeling... Ruobai might be going into labor today! I need to get everything organized quickly, just in case... then we can leave immediately!"
"Oh, my dear sister!" Aunt Lu chuckled. "You're just letting your concern cloud your judgment! You're usually the calmest person in our neighborhood, how could you possibly have such an accurate premonition!"
Qin Chunlian smiled and said, "Aunt Zhu, if you're so accurate, you'd really be a fortune teller!"
The group was chatting and laughing, their smiles still lingering on their faces.
"Jingle Bell--"
But the phone in the backyard of the Li family rang sharply and urgently without any warning!
The sound was particularly jarring in the suddenly quiet room, like a sharp awl piercing the hearts of the three people!
The laughter stopped suddenly!
Zhu Qiuju froze instantly, and the coat in her hand fell to the ground.
Aunt Lu and Qin Chunlian's eyes widened at the same time, and all the color drained from their faces.
An ominous premonition instantly enveloped the three of them.
"The phone..." Aunt Lu blurted out, almost as if possessed.
Zhu Qiuju jumped up like a startled rabbit and stumbled out of the house, rushing towards the backyard.
Aunt Lu and Qin Chunlian also realized what was happening and followed cautiously.
Zhu Qiuju rushed into the backyard house and answered the phone, her voice trembling. She had barely said "hello" when Ye Heng's choked voice came through the phone: "Aunt Zhu, something terrible has happened! Comrade Ruobai... she's bleeding! She's being taken to the hospital!"
boom!
These words struck Zhu Qiuju like a bolt from the blue, leaving her head spinning and all the blood rushing to her head.
"I'm coming right now!" she shouted into the phone and slammed it down.
She turned abruptly, her face deathly pale, her lips trembling, and looked at the horrified Aunt Lu and Qin Chunlian, shouting with all her might:
"Ruobai is bleeding! She's really bleeding! Quick, get me my things, I need to get to the hospital right away!"
These words, like a boulder thrown into calm water, instantly caused an uproar in the courtyard...