Chapter 60: In Severe Cases, Lives Could Be Lost

Chen Guoqiang clenched his fists.

“Comrade Song, speaking of this, I really feel like a coward for not giving that bastard a good beating.”

Song Yue said, “Comrade Chen, you did the right thing by not hitting him. Sister Chunhua is about to give birth.

If you had gotten into a fight, Chen Juhua and her son wouldn’t have let it go. They would’ve clung to you, reported it to the authorities, and made a big fuss. Wouldn’t that just worry Sister Chunhua?”

“Besides, from what Chen Juhua said, Li Hongjun’s father’s death also had something to do with the village. That makes things even more complicated.”

Chen Guoqiang nodded.

“It does have something to do with it, but over the years, the villagers have been helping her and her son out.

It’s all for the sake of Li Hongjun’s father. If it were anyone else, someone like Li Hongjun—stealing and sneaking around—would have been thrown in jail long ago.”

“Sigh…” Chen Guoqiang let out a heavy sigh. “How did such a good man end up with such a disgrace of a son?”

Song Yue had wanted to gossip about what Li Hongjun’s biological father had done, but seeing the anger on Chen Guoqiang’s face, she decided to drop it.

“Forget it, the more we talk about it, the more frustrating it gets.”

She changed the subject and looked toward Yang Chunhua.

“Sister Chunhua, did your eldest pass on my message the other day? Did you hear what I said?”

From today’s events, Song Yue could tell that both Yang Chunhua and her husband were honest people.

Even if they might scold her for it, she wanted to ask directly.

Chen Guoqiang looked confused. “What message?”

Yang Chunhua was stunned for a moment before quickly reacting.

She smiled. “Comrade Song, he did tell me. I think it’s nothing, probably just normal.”

Chen Guoqiang grew anxious. “What message?”

Yang Chunhua turned to look at him.

“The other day, Comrade Song came to have some woodworking done by my father. Since my parents weren’t home, she had nothing to do, so she checked my pulse and looked at the baby.

She said the baby might be in a breech position and suggested I go to the hospital for a checkup.”

“Hey!” Chen Guoqiang panicked. “Why didn’t you tell me this? You—”

Yang Chunhua froze. She didn’t understand why her husband was suddenly so agitated.

She had no idea that a high-ranking official had personally driven down to thank Song Yue.

But Chen Guoqiang knew!

He also knew that Song Yue had saved the leader’s child!

Comrade Song wasn’t someone who would say things carelessly—there must be a reason behind her words!

Chen Guoqiang turned to Song Yue. “Comrade Song, what happens if the baby is in the wrong position?”

Song Yue gave a heads-up first. “I’ll be honest with you both. Don’t get upset, and don’t think I’m just trying to scare you.”

Chen Guoqiang nodded. “Comrade Song, go ahead. I understand. I won’t get mad.”

“If the baby can’t be delivered, it’ll lead to complications.” Song Yue’s expression turned serious. “In severe cases, lives could be lost.”

Yang Chunhua was stunned.

How could having a baby lead to death?

Chen Guoqiang was so shocked that he blurted out, “Whose life?”

Song Yue frowned.

“Bah, bah, bah!” Chen Guoqiang realized his mistake and quickly smacked his mouth. “Damn my mouth!”

Song Yue said, “If you don’t want to go to the hospital, at least have a midwife take a look. Midwives can tell if something’s wrong.

If they say it’s bad, then go to the hospital immediately.”

“Okay, okay, okay!” Chen Guoqiang nodded repeatedly. He shoved the things he had brought into Song Yue’s hands.

“Comrade Song, take these. I’ll take Chunhua home first and go find a midwife right away!”

With that, he turned around and hurried off with Yang Chunhua, leaving the educated youth spot in a rush.

“…” Song Yue looked at the package in her hands and called after them, “Be careful on the way!”

“Got it!”

Song Yue carried the package inside, ignoring the curious gazes around her.

Just as she was about to step inside, a loud slap hit the table.

Immediately after, Li Xinyue’s voice rang out. “No way! Let’s go, Zirui-gege! We’re going to the village right now! I want to see which shameless tramp dares to steal my man!”

“I’m going to smash this thing right into that shameless woman’s face!”

Lin He spoke up. “I support you. Go for it.”

…

Meanwhile, Chen Guoqiang rushed home with Yang Chunhua.

Seeing how anxious her husband was, Yang Chunhua couldn’t help but say, “Guoqiang, is this really necessary?”

Chen Guoqiang glared at her. “Who told you it wasn’t? Comrade Song is a doctor from the city—she’s skilled!

Just a few days ago, she saved the county leader’s son! The leader even personally drove down here to thank her!”

“She was kind enough to warn you, and you just ignored it!”

“You—!”

The more Chen Guoqiang spoke, the angrier he got.

Yang Chunhua was stunned. She hadn’t expected Song Yue to be so amazing. “I…”

Just then, the village leader walked toward them, carrying a live rooster.

“Guoqiang, where are you two rushing off to? I’m warning you, Chunhua is about to give birth—don’t go looking for revenge on Li Hongjun.”

Chen Guoqiang looked exasperated. “Village Leader, what are you saying? We just went to the educated youth spot to thank Comrade Song with some gifts.”

“By the way, what are you doing with that rooster?”

The village leader sighed. “It’s because of that Li Hongjun mess. Comrade Song asked for fifteen yuan and fifteen eggs in compensation.

After much arguing, they coughed up ten yuan but refused to pay the rest, so I went ahead and grabbed one of their chickens to make up for it.”

“If it’s not enough, I’ll deduct it from their work points.”

Chen Guoqiang’s expression turned grim. “Village Leader, I’m telling you—someone like Li Hongjun is bound to cause trouble sooner or later.”

The village leader sighed. “If he gets into trouble outside the village, there’s nothing we can do. But while he’s here, we’ll try to manage him.

Back then, if it weren’t for his father’s warning, half the people in this village would have been buried in the mountains.”

Chen Guoqiang couldn’t say much about that—his own father had been involved in that incident too.

“Sigh, fine, whatever.” He waved his hand. “We’re heading out, Village Leader.”

“Alright, go.”

The village leader carried the rooster and headed into the educated youth spot, calling out as he entered.

“Comrade Song!”

“Comrade Song!”

The moment he stepped in, the older educated youths stirred.

Especially Chen Xue, who immediately stepped forward. “Village Leader, you’re here.”

The village leader responded indifferently, “Mm.”

Chen Xue felt awkward but didn’t give up his chance to talk.

“Village Leader, why are you carrying a chicken?”

“It’s for Comrade Song.”

Chen Xue: “!!!”

The older educated youths: “!!!”

What had Song Yue been up to all day? Someone had just brought her gifts earlier, and now the village leader was delivering a whole chicken!

A chicken was worth several yuan!

Liu Wei clenched her fists tightly. Why was everyone giving gifts to Song Yue?

What about her?

They were all from the same place—why was Song Yue the only one receiving things?

Li Xinyue noticed everyone’s stunned reactions and rolled her eyes.

It’s just a chicken. Was it really that big of a deal?

She’d buy one tomorrow.

Inside, Song Yue heard the commotion and walked out.

The village leader hurried over with the chicken, signaling for her to talk privately.

They discussed things for a bit and decided that Song Yue would keep the chicken, while Chen Juhua’s remaining debt would be deducted from her work points.

After settling that, Song Yue tied up the chicken’s feet and secured it to a post.

Then, she sat back down at the table.

The village leader spoke up. “Comrade Song, Comrade Lin, Comrade Zhao, Comrade Li—the village has approved your request to build houses…”