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Chapter 833: Chapter 836 Fetal Movement
They went out for seasonal work, being away from home for two or three months was the norm.
But it was different with the Tan Family, the busiest month was just one month, and the rest of the time was spent in Big Willow Village. Most importantly, the Tan Family’s wages were said to be the highest in the entire White Stone Town.
How could they not want such a good job?
Tan Zhenghong compared the names against the roster and called out the names of ten men. They were the fastest and best workers from Xuan Eagle Mountain Village.
"This is great, I heard my name!"
"This is indeed a stroke of luck; I’m so envious. If only I had worked harder there."
"I told you guys that the Tan Family was recruiting permanent workers; why didn’t you believe me? I told you I heard it from the Tan Family’s maid."
"I hope the Tan Family prospers even more, and that there will be another chance next time."
"Those who weren’t chosen, don’t be discouraged. In a few days, after the permanent workers plow the fields, we’ll still need you to work as seasonal laborers to help with the transplanting."
Tan Zhenghong comforted those who were not chosen.
The men felt somewhat disappointed, but the decision had been made, and standing there wasn’t going to change anything.
Those who weren’t selected gradually left, while those who were chosen pressed their fingerprints on the contract that Tan Zhenghong had prepared in advance.
After these matters were handled, the yard finally quieted down.
Seeing that it was still early, Tan Zhenghong suggested, "How about a nap?"
"You have to help me with the fan." Qiao Duo’er stretched lazily.
Without any hesitation, Tan Zhenghong agreed and even went to the kitchen to heat water for Duo’er to wash up first, otherwise, his wife wouldn’t be able to sleep comfortably.
After fussing about for half an hour, Duo’er finally lay down on the bed, the comfort making her sigh involuntarily.
Being pregnant is such a tough job; she already felt her back and waist ache.
"I feel like I’m going to die of heat this summer," Duo’er muttered with a pout.
Her belly was already slightly protruding, she ate less, and she wasn’t sleepy all day anymore, but a new problem had arisen, she was extremely sensitive to heat.
It was only early summer, and she felt very distressed thinking about it.
"How could I let you die from the heat? When we built the Embroidery Room this time, I dug an ice cellar. I’ll go to town to buy ice in a few days, but you have to behave and not be greedy for the cool," Tan Zhenghong said while waving the fan with one hand and gently caressing Qiao Duo’er’s belly with the other.
Around the Dragon Boat Festival, he had noticed that his wife was heat intolerant, so he prepared well in advance.
Duo’er nodded obediently, fearing that when the time came, Tan Zhenghong wouldn’t be able to stop her.
"Wife, I just felt him move!" Tan Zhenghong suddenly exclaimed.
Qiao Duo’er was also surprised; this was the first time she felt the little thing’s presence so clearly.
"I felt it too; it seemed like a kick with his foot, but it’s a pity it was just that once, now he seems to have fallen asleep again," Duo’er said with a pout.
The moment had been so sudden that she hadn’t been able to savor the feeling properly.
"He’s probably asleep again, you should sleep too. He’ll only have the energy to stir once you’ve woken up," Tan Zhenghong said tenderly.
The little thing still had five months to stay in his wife’s belly; surely there would be many more opportunities.
However, Qiao Duo had other plans, and that was to take advantage of Tan Zhenghong’s good mood to talk about something very important.
She said timidly, "How about we visit Mansion City after the seedlings are transplanted?"
In Mansion City, there was a shop she planned to turn into Duo Meifang.
According to the original plan, it was about time to go to Mansion City, which would also be a good opportunity to check on the two estates awarded by the Imperial court.
The managers for the two estates awarded by the Imperial court came with the property, but she wasn’t sure how reliable they were.
