Chapter 12: Open Your Heart, Speak Your Mind

The sky had already turned completely dark, and at this moment, an oil lamp was lit to provide some light. The brother and sister sat facing each other in the room. The soft, yellowish light illuminated their faces, creating a warm and intimate atmosphere.

“Big sister is pregnant with a little baby, but I don’t know who the father is. I’ve decided to keep the baby, and from now on, you’ll be the little uncle, okay?” Lin Nuo said with a bright smile. Because the oil lamp was so close to her, the light seemed to cast a glow on her, making her appear even more radiant. Lin Lei could only think how beautiful his sister looked, smiling so happily.

As he grew older, he would come to understand that this was what people called a “motherly smile,” radiating warmth and maternal tenderness.

Due to the complicated family situation, Lin Lei matured early and understood what was happening.

His sister was unmarried and pregnant, and they didn’t even know who the father of the child was.

He furrowed his brow, clenched his little fists, his eyes reddening. His face turned pale. He knew it must have been the result of the time Lin Xia had tricked his sister. A wave of resentment surged through him, like a giant wave crashing over him.

Seeing Lin Lei like this, Lin Nuo felt a pang of regret for telling him. She knew he was mature for his age, but she hadn’t realized he would be this mature. She worried she might have ruined his childhood.

She quickly hugged Lin Lei, gently patting his back. Her own eyes were red and slightly choked up, her voice trembling with emotion.

“Lei’er, I’m telling you this not to make you sad, feel guilty, or full of resentment.”

“Now, I’m an adult. I have the money and ability to take care of you all, and in the future, I’ll be able to earn even more to support you. As for the situation in the capital, I will eventually go there and get things straightened out.”

As she spoke, her tears fell in large droplets. It felt as though her heart was being twisted in pain, likely influenced by the emotions she had inherited, as she had only recently come to this world.

After a moment of silence, Lin Lei pulled away from her embrace, as though he had made a major decision.

He smiled at Lin Nuo. “Big sister, don’t worry. I’m not upset. I just feel sorry for you, and I’m scared the people in the village might hurt you.”

After all, in this era, being pregnant before marriage was a major taboo, and it could lead to serious consequences.

“Don’t worry, I will work hard and study. When I grow up, I’ll protect you. Right now, we are still too young, so we can’t act recklessly. When the time comes, I will definitely take back what belongs to us.”

Lin Lei spoke seriously, his small figure seeming to mature overnight.

Lin Nuo felt a bit regretful for telling him. Now, she realized that his childhood was no longer what it used to be.

In the end, the siblings agreed to tell others that their brother-in-law had been conscripted two months ago, and that the pregnancy was normal as the timeline matched up.

When they arrived here, everyone only knew they were the village chief’s cousin, but no one knew the full details. Even if the pregnancy became known later, it could still be explained clearly.

That night, neither of them could sleep.

The next morning, Lin Nuo woke up early to make breakfast, and Lin Lei got up too. The siblings silently agreed not to mention what had happened the previous night, as if nothing had occurred.

For breakfast, they had wild vegetable porridge with some pickled vegetables on the side.

Because they needed to build a house, Lin Nuo was quite busy. She prepared to sketch out the construction plans herself and later find someone to help. As she was new to the area, she decided to visit the magistrate of Lihua County, Zhou Tong, to ask for advice.

After sending Lin Lei off to school, Lin Nuo locked herself in her room and entered the space.

Since coming to this world, Lin Nuo had not visited the space much. This time, she planned to sort through her supplies.

In the medical laboratory, there were surgical tools, medical supplies, and common medications. The armory was stocked with firearms, sniper rifles, grenades, landmines, and even some small cannons.

Larger items, like vehicles, helicopters, and tanks, were also there, but such things were impossible to use in this era. If they were discovered, they would be treated as monstrous, and she would be burned alive.

She entered the bedroom of the villa, lay down on the bed, and sighed in comfort.

“My Simmons mattress, I finally get to lie on it!”

She thought about the rice in the wheat field, which was probably ready for harvest.

After going to the garage and driving to the wheat field, she saw an endless expanse of golden rice. The rice heads swayed in the wind, creating a beautiful scene.

This space was said to be an ancient artifact, one that could only be inherited by the head of each generation of the family. Now that it had reached her generation, it seemed it would come to an end. It was unlikely she could bring it into the modern world.

This space not only stored items but also allowed her to grow things. There was a river, and most importantly, she could control everything with her thoughts. For example, she didn’t need to physically harvest the rice. With just a thought, it could be done. Another special feature was that if crops were not harvested once they matured, they wouldn’t spoil but would remain in a constant state of ripeness. For instance, these rice stalks were from last year since she had been too busy to deal with them, and now they were still in perfect condition.

Since there were no sacks, she couldn’t harvest yet. She thought she would go to the town later to buy some burlap sacks for the harvest.

Afterward, she leisurely took a bath in her bedroom. Since pregnant women couldn’t soak for too long, she stayed in the water for only about ten minutes before getting out.