Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 500 - 500 501 Two Babies_1

Chapter 500: Chapter 501: Two Babies_1 Chapter 500: Chapter 501: Two Babies_1 Yu Ze shook his head, Muniang had been fond of talking to the baby these days, muttering away, and saying all sorts of nonsense.

Muniang glanced at Yu Ze before continuing to rub her belly and said, “If your father ever tires of me in the future, you must help me beat him up.”

Yu Ze couldn’t help but laugh and cry, “All right, all right, I dare not tire of you, let’s not teach the child any bad habits.”

Reassured, Muniang began to eat, and feeling better, she even had an extra bowl.

Mrs. Lin looked at Muniang’s belly with a frown and said, “This belly seems to have gotten bigger, why is it so large? I never saw such a thing when I was pregnant with you.”

Muniang was startled, “Is it really that big? It’s a pity that Doctor Xue has already left, otherwise he could have taken a look.”

Doctor Xue had originally planned to stay here for a longer time, but an imperial edict had come from the palace, ordering him to return to the capital, so he had no choice but to leave two months ago.

Mrs. Lin smiled and said, “That’s nothing, the size of the belly has to do with how big the child is. You were so strong, maybe the child will be born strong as well.”

Yu Ze smiled with a lifted corner of his mouth, “Like me? That would be great.”

Muniang replied with mock annoyance, “Of course it should take after me, since it’s jumping out of my belly.”

Suddenly, a servant came in and bowed, “Lord Lu is here.”

“Please invite him in,” Muniang said with a smile.

Muniang got up to greet him, and as soon as Lord Lu entered, he hurriedly clasped his hands and said, “I do not deserve such honor, Lady Yu, please sit down quickly.”

Muniang smiled, “My belly looks scary, but actually, it’s not cumbersome at all, light as a feather! Don’t worry.”

Lord Lu felt embarrassed, thinking that even if she wasn’t pregnant, he still wouldn’t deserve such treatment, but such words he kept to himself; he knew Muniang’s status, and since she didn’t like to make a fuss about it, he was sure she wouldn’t be pleased that he knew.

“Lord Lu, you must be extremely busy with your new office, yet you still made the effort to visit us personally,” Muniang said with a smile.

Lord Lu replied with embarrassment, “This position was something you helped me request, Lady Yu, and I am endlessly grateful. I should have come to express my thanks sooner, but my duties kept me, and when I heard your family had moved to Qinghua City, I rushed over immediately; I at least owe you a word of thanks, don’t I?”

“It was nothing, it just so happened my husband knew a few people at the top. I thought that with you as such a good official, being a county magistrate in Chatu Town was indeed a disservice to your ability, so I made the request on your behalf. As long as you continue to champion the people’s cause, the position will not have been in vain.”

Lord Lu quickly replied, “Of course, having been so fortunate to obtain this post, I naturally must give it my all.”

“And how is Qi’er these days?” Muniang shifted the topic smoothly.

“She’s fine, always talking about you. Tianniu moved here a few days ago, and it’s convenient for the two kids to play together.”

“Next time let her come over and play, I’m idly at home anyway and don’t have much else to do.”

“I wouldn’t even have to mention her; she’d find her way here herself. Today she has classes, that’s why I didn’t let her come. But tomorrow, on her day off, she’ll be itching to run over here first thing in the morning, that wild child,” Lord Lu said with a sense of helplessness.

Muniang knew what kind of person Lu Qi’er was, so it didn’t surprise her; she just marveled at how different father and daughter could be.

Mei Garden was about to open in Qinghua City, and Muniang had already had a few “posters” made ahead of time, plastering them all over the streets and alleys to advertise the new play. Most people in Qinghua City had never seen such a play before; after all, they didn’t know much about a small place like Chatu Town. But the appearance of these posters piqued a lot of curiosity.

“What kind of play is this? Looking at the characters in the pictures, they all seem dressed like ordinary people. Why don’t they look like actors in costume?”

“You don’t know? This is the new Mei Garden from Chatu Town. Their business there was booming, I tell you. So many people love to watch their plays. My wife’s family is from there, and when I went with my wife the last time, we caught a show. It completely captivated me; I’d travel an hour each day just to see it.”

“That unusual? Is it really that good?”

“You bet. Just go see it and you’ll understand. Lucky for me they’re opening a new branch here in Qinghua City. Saves me the trip, which is much more convenient.”

The reputation of Mei Garden spread through the mouths of the few who knew of it, from one person to ten to a hundred, and before long, it was hotly anticipated before it even opened.

Muniang specifically chose the lucky day of the seventh day of the seventh lunar month to launch the new Mei Garden. The crackling sound of firecrackers marked the opening, and Muniang employed the same old strategy, offering half-price tickets on the first day. Naturally, the place was packed. The key was the already bright reputation, and many wealthy and idle families from Chatu Town specifically made the trip to watch the play.

This time, most of the actors were veterans, with the main roles filled by seasoned actors, including Zhong Yulang and Chen Yuhua, so their performances were confident and at ease.

For this grand opening, Muniang didn’t use male actors for the female leads. Zhu, Zi, and Wang Yuyan were the three main female characters, all played by girls. Besides Yuhua, the other two were new actresses. Though it was their first time on stage, their performances were commendable – after all, they were all keen to compete.

The opening of the new Mei Garden was even busier than the launch in Chatu Town, and the new plays greatly appealed to the audience. Naturally, they gained a strong following. From the second floor private room, Muniang watched the fervent enthusiasm of the audience below, feeling that the outlook was quite promising.

Most of the work for the new Mei Garden had been handled by Zhong Yulang because Muniang was pregnant, so she delegated most tasks to him. He had prepared the Mei Garden so well that Muniang acknowledged his abilities. She felt she had truly found a gem – someone who could take the stage as the star and manage the theater, and, most importantly, only take one salary!

“Zhong Yulang, you’ve really worked hard these days. I can see that Mei Garden is well managed. Keep up the hard work and I’ll give you a raise,” Muniang said cheerfully.

Zhong Yulang gave her a sidelong glance, the self-assured manager had quite a thick skin: “I got it. You just focus on your pregnancy.”

Muniang really was at ease and completely let go of her managerial duties. After all, as the months went by, Yu Ze would always be worried about her mingling in crowded places, fearing that she might fall or something.

Since business at the new Mei Garden was decent, Muniang settled at home, concentrating on her pregnancy. The days could be terribly dull, and with her belly growing bigger, it wasn’t easy to go out.

Muniang lamented, “Why is this belly so huge? Darling, my pregnancy is quite tough. Can’t we get this over with?”

Yu Ze: “…”

However, the belly was indeed a bit too big for comfort, and Yu Ze, worried, decided to call a doctor to have a look.

After the doctor examined her, stroking his beard, he said, “Judging by the looks of it, you might just have twins.”