Li Shu returned to the house, and Cheng You simply made a makeshift bed by the door.
She was very tired, but after hearing what Li Shu said, she couldn't fall asleep.
Her goal was simple: to get away from the old Cheng family and live a good life with Cheng Wenyu.
She knew that the college entrance examination would be reinstated in two years, and she wanted to go to college.
But she only thought about going to college, without considering what major to choose or what job to do afterwards.
Originally, she thought there were still two years, and she could take her time.
But Li Shu's words forced her to think about this issue in advance.
Whether to study medicine or not, filled her mind, making her hesitant.
She felt dizzy just watching Li Shu give acupuncture, and she didn't think she was cut out for medicine.
As she thought, Cheng You fell asleep unconsciously.
She slept until the early morning and woke up with the sky just beginning to lighten.
Her bones ached from sleeping on the floor.
She tidied up simply and went into the house to check on Zhao Jianguo and Zhou Yunru.
"They really are a difficult couple..."
She walked to Zhou Yunru's side and looked at her belly.
"I hope nothing happens."
There was a life inside.
Cheng You turned and went out to fetch water to rinse her mouth.
It was cool in the mornings and evenings at this time.
She hadn't put on a jacket, and after running a few laps in the yard, her body finally warmed up.
Then she went into the kitchen to prepare breakfast.
The first to wake up was Granny Li. She was old and slept little.
"Girl, you didn't go back last night?"
Cheng You smiled and said, "No, Li Shu was afraid something might happen to them in the middle of the night, so I stayed to keep watch. Grandma, please sit for a while, breakfast will be ready soon."
She steamed fragrant big buns.
Granny Li smiled and nodded, "No rush."
As soon as Cheng You brought out the buns and side dishes, Li Shu woke up.
"Are they alright?"
Cheng You smiled, "They are fine, I'm watching them."
She also cooked some porridge, thinking that Zhou Yunru and Zhao Jianguo could drink it when they woke up.
After breakfast, Zhao Jianguo woke up first.
His first concern was his wife's condition. Knowing she was stable and the baby was fine, he was relieved.
"However, it's best to send her to the health center for a check-up, as they have more complete equipment. As for your leg, it takes a hundred days for bones to heal, so you'll have to lie down for these days."
Zhao Jianguo, a grown man, had red eyes.
He felt useless, having only been working for a few days before breaking his leg.
Granny Li heard his choked sobs and smiled, "Jianguo, why are you crying? Your wife and child are fine, you should be happy. As long as they are alive, will you worry about not having money to earn?"
Zhao Jianguo wiped his tears, "Grandma is right, I should be happy. Uncle, could you please trouble yourself to inform my father-in-law and tell them about my wife's situation? I want to send her back to her mother's home to nurture the pregnancy."
He had promised before he left that if Zhou Yunru had an accident, he would become a live-in son-in-law in the Zhou family.
Li Shu nodded, "Cheng You, go to the Zhou family for a trip."
Zhou Yunru had a gentle nature, also spoiled by her family.
Her father was the eldest son of the Zhou family, with three younger brothers and one younger sister below him.
Her uncles and aunt also had a brood of sons, all of them men, not a single daughter among them.
Among the children of Zhou Yunru's generation, she was the only sister, and everyone doted on her.
She had suffered a lot of grievances after getting married, and the old Zhou family didn't make a fuss because her nature was to report good news and hide bad news.
The last time she miscarried, the old Zhou family had come to make trouble, but they couldn't catch Wang Hongxia red-handed.
She was just a mother-in-law telling her daughter-in-law to do chores; who could say that was wrong?
But this time it was different. Zhou Yunru was beaten, and the child was almost lost.
It was unlikely that they could smooth things over this time.
The Zhou family lived in the neighboring Tasha Village, just one mile away from Wujing Village.
Cheng You rode her bicycle and arrived quickly.
"Uncle Zhou! Is Uncle Zhou at home?"
It was too early, and they were probably still asleep.
After a while, someone came out to open the door.
The old Zhou family hadn't split up yet; it was a large family living together, with a grand entrance.
Cheng You didn't recognize the man who opened the door.
"What is it?"
Cheng You said, "I'm Cheng You, the village captain of Wujing Village next door is my father. I'm looking for Zhou Yunru's father. His daughter had an accident and was beaten by her mother-in-law to the point of almost miscarrying! She is now at Li Shu's house, do you know Li Yongdong?"
The man was stunned for a moment, his expression changed drastically, and he became fierce.
"My sister was beaten? And almost lost the baby! Where is her man? Is Zhao Jianguo dead?"
Cheng You seized the opportunity and intended to sow discord: "Brother Zhao went to the logging farm to work, he wanted to earn money to take his wife away from his family, he's only been gone a few days, and his leg was crushed. His wife's in-laws took advantage of his absence and are trying their best to bully his wife!"
"Alright, I've delivered the message, and I still have to go back to work!"
With that, Cheng You turned her bicycle and rode away.
The man shouted into the house, "Dad, Mom, Second Uncle, Third Uncle, Fourth Uncle, my sister is about to be beaten to death!"
The Zhou family rushed out in a swarm, and before they could hear him explain, they started grabbing their weapons.
Cheng You didn't feel guilty at all; she hadn't lied.
She hadn't had a chance to ask Zhou Yunru about yesterday, but seeing her injuries, she knew it had to be related to Wang Hongxia.
She rode back at full speed and, passing the educated youth point on the way, saw Qi Chengyan and waved at him.
Qi Chengyan walked over, "Why so early?"
Cheng You pouted and acted spoiled in front of him, "Li Shu sent someone to call me to help late last night. Brother Zhao and his wife had an accident. Do you have time today? I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you to take my sister-in-law to the health center."
Qi Chengyan nodded, "I'll inform the captain."
"By the way, Li Shu said he wants to take me as his apprentice. What do you think?"
When Cheng You was undecided, she wanted to ask him.
Qi Chengyan asked, "What do you think?"
Cheng You's eyebrows were furrowed, and her lips were pursed.
"I just don't know, that's why I came to ask you."
Qi Chengyan said gently, "This is a major event concerning your life, you have to make your own decision."
"Is that so? Then I'll think about it again. I won't talk anymore, I have to go back to Li Shu's house."
She had to be on time for the show.
The Zhou family was quick; they arrived at Li Shu's house almost at the same time as Cheng You.
"Aru! My Aru!"
As soon as Mother Zhou entered, she wailed mournfully, so loudly that the roof almost caved in.
Cheng You covered her ears, "Don't just cry, at least go find Wang Hongxia to cause trouble."
Zhou Yunru's condition had improved significantly, only the external injuries looked frightening.
"Mom, I'm fine, but I really can't stay with the Zhao family anymore. If it weren't for Cheng You, my child and I would now..."
The old and young members of the Zhou family all turned their heads and looked at Cheng You, who was watching the excitement.
She was practically about to eat melon seeds.
Cheng You shrank her neck, "No... I didn't do anything."
Zhou Yunru smiled, "Without you, there would be no child in my belly. When the child is born, I will have him recognize you as his godmother."