The Hunter’s Lively Wife
Chapter 974 - Chapter 974 Chapter 974 Better to Give Birth to a Liability

Chapter 974: Chapter 974: Better to Give Birth to a Liability Chapter 974: Chapter 974: Better to Give Birth to a Liability Mrs. An, having heard that her son went to investigate the true cause of the fire at Zuixiang Restaurant, stopped fussing over Gu Ya and said she would go to make chicken soup for Su Yunjin, “Yunjin, you’re pregnant now. You must eat well to nourish your body. How about this! I will go back right now and simmer a pot of chicken soup for you to eat.”

Mrs. An was busy with plans to go back and make chicken soup for Su Yunjin when Yunjin stopped her.

“Mom, there’s no need. My husband made chicken soup for me this morning, and there’s still half a pot left!” It was hot outside, and she feared the half pot of chicken soup would sour, so she had placed the iron pot containing the soup in cool water to keep it from spoiling. The soup could sit all morning without losing its flavor. Once Mrs. An heard that there was chicken soup already, she didn’t insist on making more for Yunjin.

Yunjin’s pregnancy filled Mrs. An with joy. She gave detailed instructions about the things Yunjin should pay attention to. She also needed to cook for Xiaoshan and Xiangxiang, the two children. After advising Yunjin to take good care of herself, Mrs. An left.

Mrs. An’s face had been full of worried concern when she went to Yunjin’s home, but upon returning, she was all smiles. She was eager to share the news of Yunjin’s pregnancy with her own husband, Gu Chengxiang.

Mrs. Zhang delighted in misfortune, watching Mrs. An run to Gu Ya’s and his wife’s room. She thought Mrs. An would return looking despondent, but to her surprise, Mrs. An came back wearing a look of joy.

She overheard Mrs. An telling Gu Chengxiang about Yunjin’s pregnancy. The couple inside the room was very excited, with Gu Chengxiang repeatedly expressing his joy. Mrs. Zhang listened secretly from outside the door.

Yunjin’s pregnancy had excited Mrs. An and Gu Chengxiang so much, but why didn’t she see such excitement from them when she was pregnant herself?

Could it be that the child she bore wasn’t considered their grandson? Hmph, Yunjin might be pregnant, but whether the child would be a boy or a girl was still uncertain!

Let them rejoice. In the end, it would be best if Yunjin gave birth to a girl, and she’d see if these old fools could still smile then. In ancient times, boys were valued over girls, and in Mrs. Zhang’s eyes, girls were a losing proposition.

Something of no value.

Sons, on the other hand, were the beloved ones.

Mrs. Zhang had two, both sons, which made her feel quite proud. Neither Mrs. Chu nor Mrs. Han’s wombs had been as productive as hers. At least Mrs. Han had managed to have a son, Xiaoshan, while Mrs. Chu hadn’t borne a single son–only Aluo, a little girl.

If Mrs. Chu couldn’t produce a son, then in the future, she and her husband, Gu Baofu, would have a reason to take over Gu Jianghai’s and Mrs. Chu’s shop.

Once Aluo got married, they could justifiably claim Gu Jianghai and Mrs. Chu’s shop for themselves. The Gu Family’s shop.

There was no reason not to give it to the descendants of the Gu Family. She had given birth to Gu Changshun and Gu Dabao, both grandsons of the Gu Family. Her two sons had every right to inherit the shop from Mrs. Chu and her husband.

Mrs. Zhang felt no envy at all for the shop owned by Mrs. Chu and Gu Jianghai. If Mrs. Chu couldn’t bear a son, it implied that the shop would sooner or later end up with her and her husband, Gu Baofu.

Gu Ya, who had been out all day, returned in the evening. Yunjin didn’t keep Mrs. An’s daytime visit from him and told him everything directly.

“Husband, today Mom came over. She also heard about our shop being burned down,” Yunjin informed Gu Ya of Mrs. An’s visit, and he didn’t seem very surprised to hear it.

Their shop being burned down had caused quite a stir, known throughout the town and heard by most in the village. It was something everyone knew about.

It would have been nearly impossible to keep it from his mother, Mrs. An.

“Yunjin, what exactly did Mom talk about when she came today?” Gu Ya asked calmly.