Rebirth in the 60s: A Path to Counterattack
Chapter 26 - 026. No, no problem?

Chapter 26: 026. No, no problem?

Watching this man place two large containers of dumplings in front of herself and her brother, while he and Lian Hai just had a couple of cornbread pancakes and some pickled vegetables to get by, Shuzhen couldn’t help but recall her past life. This silly man was the same then. Every time the household’s meals improved, he would put all the best food into her and the children’s bowls without leaving a bite for himself. The more satisfied they were eating, the merrier he became. Even as he ate bran and pickled vegetables himself, or patched layers upon layers, he would strive to give her and the children the best...

In her previous life, she was overshadowed by clouds, unable to see the beauty right in front of her.

Now reborn, she wishes only to brighten the eyes blinded by a scumbag, to regain the beauty of the past. To bring happiness to this silly man who never babbles much, only quietly sacrificing. Watching him again, no matter how he suffers himself, unwilling to mistreat her, Shuzhen can hardly remember her past grievances and worries. Simply filled with a sweet heart, she eats a few dumplings, then claims she ate too much during the day, can’t eat any more, and to avoid waste, she pushes a container eight-tenths full of dumplings into his hand.

Are you full?

The one carrying a baby is eating for two, and just those two dumplings really don’t make a meal! Lianshan frowned, regretfully in these dog days of summer, nothing good lasts. Otherwise, keeping these dumplings for Shuzhen as breakfast would be perfect. A strong young man like him can simply eat a bite to fill the stomach, there’s no reason to waste these white flour celery meat dumplings!

This silly guy’s very obvious expression of heartache makes it impossible for Shuzhen to ignore. Too bad she’s not his wife in this lifetime, otherwise, she would definitely pull his ear and command him to finish everything right away, never allowing such differential treatment again. Husband and wife, isn’t it all about sharing joys and hardships?

Watching this silly guy’s fine brother attribute explode, giving most of the dumplings she specially handed him to Lian Hai, the idiot, Shuzhen’s heart is filled with both heartache and anxiety. Thinking once she gets back, she has to strategize quickly to mark this silly man who before marriage cares for siblings, nephews, nieces; and after marriage, is all heartache for his wife, son, and daughter, as her own.

With her ability to stimulate plant growth in hand, she’ll ensure a lively life full of good food and drink is no problem. In the future, she will protect him, care for him, who dares think he could suffer the least grievance again. Humph, not even himself!

Lying on the bed in the guest house specially opened for her and her brother by Lianshan, Shuzhen is still pondering about where to start making herself and Brother Lianshan become intimate and inseparable as a couple. It must be known that in her previous life, if not for saving someone from drowning first, followed by Wu Xia’s pushy persistence, Brother Lianshan never intended to marry. At least before his life improved, he never planned to burden any decent girl into suffering alongside him.

A man who should take initiative doesn’t have the thought or courage, isn’t it bad luck for her, a woman, to push it forward?

In a couple, she doesn’t mind who takes the initiative in such trivial matters. Just afraid that pushing too hard won’t get anywhere, and being too proactive will lead this silly man, who cherished her in the previous life, to change his attitude!

Like they say in novels: men have an inherent flaw of not cherishing what is easily gained, right?

Tossed and turned half the night without figuring out a reliable plan, instead adding a tinge of dark circles under her eyes. Early the next morning, Liu Shouyi seeing his sister obviously underslept and lost in thought, felt both heartache and relief. Before the hospital examination, this ’one-sidedly’ generating beautiful fantasies silly brother smiled and patted Shuzhen’s head comfortingly: "It’s just a check-up, no need to worry, little sister. Even if—even if my illness is incurable, we can still strive to live well and let your second brother and sister have more children, right? By then I’ll earn money to support the nephews in school and let them grow skills; their success in the future will be my achievement too!"

"No way, big brother. We’ll have a thorough check-up maybe you’re not sick at all, or it’s just a small ailment easily cured. Don’t lose heart, we’ll thoroughly examine it!" Sensing the deep despair in his words, Shuzhen couldn’t bother explaining anything else. She just stared into his eyes, full of pleading and comfort, leaving not an inch chance for him to escape.

Liu Shouren’s face showed bitterness, ultimately he couldn’t refuse her. He silently prepared to be announced for a life sentence, never able to have his own child in this lifetime.

As a result, early morning queue, seeing an elderly doctor with white hair and brows, at least seventy by sight with an immortal-like demeanor and miraculous healer vibe, took his pulse. Not only did not sympathize, sigh, then declare doom like several doctors he visited before, but scolded him instead. The reason being he was a healthy person without illness coming to queue for exams, seriously wasting national medical resources.

Like a sunny sky strike, hitting right on his head, for a long time, Liu Shouren felt utterly confused.

Beside him came the ecstatic voice of his little sister: "Really, doctor? My, my brother is really healthy, no sickness at all? But, he’s been married eight years and my sister-in-law hasn’t conceived, right now at home causing a ruckus wanting a divorce! She says my brother also visited some doctors in town, all claiming he has no fertility. You see..."

"See, what is there to see? Must’ve encountered a quack or one bought off! Let me tell you, young woman, with your brother’s physique, if not your sister-in-law’s problem, having a nephew within a year is no issue at all." In own expertise field being questioned is an unforgiving matter for any skilled doctor.

Due to quack diagnosis or simply black-hearted doctors lacking medical ethics, causing a healthy couple to fuss breaking up, wanting a divorce? The ethical and highly principled elderly doctor didn’t require Shuzhen to plead before swiftly drafting a report on Liu Shouren’s excellent health, free of hidden ailments diagnosis. Finally stamping with hospital’s seal and his private mark, promising to testify anytime for the siblings. Never allowing such a good marriage to be spoiled by quack misjudgment!

With countless thanks, carefully stowed away the diagnosis, Shuzhen’s heart burned fiercely: Upon returning she’ll slam it against Wu Xia, that brazen creature’s face, let her, infertile herself, and blame my brother throw mud on him! Unless causing her reputation ruin, desperate to leave home hiding under a lid against rotten veggies pelt, or it wouldn’t justify lifetime grievances and humiliation my brother endured!