At the east end of the village, next to the bamboo forest.
Several bonfires illuminated the construction site, and over a dozen workers were still working diligently.
Qin Liang, as the "chief steward", greeted everyone while leading the way.
Working for the Qin family meant free meals, white rice, and even meat, so everyone was putting in extra effort.
They didn't leave until late at night, and no one complained.
Chen Yue Lian also joined the group, carrying a basket of excavated earth and piling it into a large mound.
This land wasn't the best, with many rocks in some areas that had to be chipped away with a hammer.
Seeing a figure approaching, Chen Yue Lian, still carrying the basket of earth, exclaimed in surprise:
"Husband!"
"Oh, Qin Si is back."
"You must have had a good haul from the mountains this time, you look great."
"Ouch, what happened to all that blood on you?"
Qin Si smiled and exchanged a few words with the villagers who were helping out, giving a brief explanation about his wounds.
He then greeted Qin Liang.
"Uncle Liang, why are there so few people here?"
Qin Si counted the heads. There were less than twenty people working, all young and strong villagers.
"More people means more expenses, saving you some food."
Qin Liang said with a smile.
Hearing this, Qin Si frowned.
He walked aside with Qin Liang and whispered:
"This number of people won't do. How many households are there in the village? At least one person from each family."
"Are you sure? That's a lot of food."
"I'm sure."
Qin Si said helplessly:
"Uncle Liang, you know why I'm building this house, right? It's to show kindness to the village, to build up my reputation. This small number of people won't do a damn thing for my reputation!"
Qin Liang awkwardly scratched his head:
"The thing is, I'm scared. Your wife, Yue Lian, is so generous, giving everyone meat and white rice."
"If she were my wife, I'd beat her up. What a waste of money!"
"Don't talk like that! It's not like we're a wealthy family."
Hearing this, Qin Si was even more speechless.
They were villagers after all. Although Qin Liang was slightly better than the others, his heart wasn't much bigger.
Kindness should be shown with open hands, not stingily. The impact should be overwhelming.
If you give to one family but not another, it creates jealousy, and your kindness turns into resentment.
A good deed turns into a bad one.
"Don't worry about the food. Gather everyone, at least one person from each family."
"If there are no young and strong men, have them help with cooking or digging, there's always work to do."
"Okay, I understand, leave it to me."
Qin Liang, seeing Qin Si's firm stance, patted his chest and assured him.
He then asked about Qin Huai Ru, and Qin Si told him the truth.
"Bring her home tomorrow."
"Okay, good, hehe."
Qin Liang chuckled, this matter was settled.
…
After greeting everyone.
Qin Si finally walked home with Chen Yue Lian.
"Your injuries?"
"It's not serious, I've already treated it."
Qin Si waved his hand and said:
"You don't have to go to the construction site anymore. And even if you do, don't help out. What if you get tired?"
Chen Yue Lian smiled, her heart filled with sweetness.
"I'm not that delicate. Some men are weaker than me. I'm really strong now."
Chen Yue Lian, having absorbed Qin Si's essence, had improved her physical condition, her strength rivaling that of a grown man.
"Strong?"
Qin Si frowned.
He thought about the primary gene potion he had taken.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing his frowning and pensive expression, Chen Yue Lian hurriedly asked.
"We might not be able to have children for now."
"What?!"
Chen Yue Lian was shocked, transforming into a Doraemon and even reaching out to probe Qin Si's area.
"Is your thing gone?"
"What are you talking about, you wild woman!"
Qin Si was speechless.
He then explained about the primary gene potion. He remembered the relevant information about it:
It can improve the human genetic structure, enhance various human functions, reaching the peak human potential at the primary level, with the effect of nourishing and repairing blood and flesh.
The first part was fine, but the nourishing and repairing blood and flesh effect was the key.
Combined with Chen Yue Lian's increased strength.
The essence must have been completely absorbed by Chen Yue Lian's body, never reaching the egg.
Without a fertilized egg, what the hell kind of child could there be.
Chen Yue Lian listened in a daze, but she seemed to understand, saying in a lost voice:
"So, all that stuff was eaten by me?"
"Yeah, your little sister ate it. To be precise, your body absorbed it."
Disappointment was written all over Chen Yue Lian's face.
Touching her belly, tears were about to fall. For a woman to have no children was like a bolt from the blue.
"Can I still have children in the future?"
"You will."
Qin Si was actually uncertain, but he could only give Chen Yue Lian confidence now, otherwise she would dwell on this.
"Simply put, when your body is nourished by the essence to a level similar to mine.
Your body will no longer need nourishment, and then you can have children."
Chen Yue Lian's eyes lit up again, she hurriedly asked:
"Then how can I nourish myself faster?"
"Um...do more?"
Hearing this, Chen Yue Lian looked up and down at Qin Si with suspicion, saying with a low voice:
"Are you saying this on purpose, trying to be mischievous? Wanting to eat more?"
"What are you talking about?"
Qin Si rolled his eyes helplessly, this woman really needed to be disciplined, why was she looking at him like that?
Although he did want to eat more...
"Your appetite is so big, you're always hungry. How do I know if you're just trying to trick me so you can eat more?"
"I'm too lazy to deal with you."
"Hehe."
Chen Yue Lian smiled and linked her arm with Qin Si's, they strolled along the country path, leisurely walking home.
They occasionally exchanged jokes, a newly married couple, enjoying their sweet and sticky moments.
"About Huai Ru...Uncle Liang told me about it. Did you accept her? Did you bully her in the mountains?"
Chen Yue Lian pouted her lips, as if she were jealous.
"Didn't you agree before?"
"What if I don't agree now?"
Qin Si thought for a moment, then slightly frowned and said:
"Then I'm sorry to Huai Ru, I won't bring her home if you don't agree."
Hearing this, Chen Yue Lian couldn't suppress the corners of her mouth, she was very pleased.
"Of course I agree. It's just that I'm a little uncomfortable, but who told you to have such a big appetite?"
Chen Yue Lian sniffed, grumbling:
"I can't feed you alone, when are you bringing Huai Ru home?"
"I've already agreed with Uncle Dong, tomorrow."
"Good, how much betrothal gift are you planning to give?"
"One hundred pounds of white rice, a wild boar, and then..."
"Stop, stop, stop!"
Chen Yue Lian hurriedly stopped Qin Si, grumbling:
"Uncle Dong is not selling his daughter. You're preparing so much, what will the villagers think of Huai Ru? What will they think of me?"
"I didn't ask for anything, I just lived with you. Huai Ru is coming in later, why are you giving so much?"
"The villagers might gossip behind my back."
Qin Si scratched his head, he hadn't thought of that. Thankfully, he had cleared the air with Chen Yue Lian before, saying everything.
Their hearts were therefore close, they could say anything to each other without hiding anything.
Otherwise, she would have remained silent, suffering in silence, and wiping countless tears secretly.
"Then what do you say we do?"
"I'll help you prepare, you promise me one thing, how about that?"
Chen Yue Lian playfully asked.
"Okay, one hundred things, I'll agree."
Qin Si looked at her with affection.
Chen Yue Lian's words were astonishing:
"You marry another one."
"Huh?"