Chapter 97

After careful consideration, the school has decided to let Cheng Lifang try for two months first to observe the students’ performance by the end of this semester before making a final decision.

Cheng Lifang was already satisfied with this opportunity and felt a mix of emotions when she learned that Su Xiaoxiao had spoken up for her.

She knows she had a terrible attitude herself and had even thought of using Jiang Xue as a weapon to attack Su Xiaoxiao. However, Su Xiaoxiao chose to respond with kindness, which is why the students like her so much.

As for Jiang Xue, her distant relative, Cheng Lifang, heard from her family that she never returned home after going to the capital. Instead, she moved directly into the Art Troupe’s dormitory and refused to answer calls or contact her family. Even when her family went to the military to find her, she avoided them, as if she were determined to cut ties with her family.

Cheng Lifang doesn’t know what happened, but what happened to Jiang Xue was none of her business. She thinks it’s best to leave the past behind. Her most important task now is to smoothly take over the class from Su Xiaoxiao. She doesn’t expect to be as good as Su Xiaoxiao, but she hopes to avoid making mistakes.

………

Han Cheng somehow managed to get a lot of meat coupons the next day. On the same day, he bought pigeons, fish, pork, and pig liver and made a pork liver and lean meat soup for her early in the morning.

Su Xiaoxiao couldn’t bear to dampen his enthusiasm, but she really couldn’t eat all this food early in the morning. She said, “Han Cheng, I can’t eat all this in the morning. You and the kids can share it. You’ve lost a lot of weight recently.”

Han Cheng furrowed his brow and said, “I asked an obstetrician, and she said pork liver and lean meat, with some red dates and wolfberries, cooked into a soup, can help replenish blood and iron. Just have a little.”

Su Xiaoxiao had no choice but to agree, “Then I’ll have some soup. You can eat pig liver and pork with the children. I really can’t eat it.”

Han Cheng knew that Su Xiaoxiao only ate light food in the morning. She usually eats an egg and some millet porridge, and sometimes she will add some milk. However, when she became pregnant, her taste became very simple, and there were many things she really couldn’t eat. Drinking the soup was the best option for her now.

Su Xiaoxiao drank more than half of the soup in the bowl, even though Han Cheng had added ginger to remove the fishy smell, she still found the taste of the pork liver a little nauseating.

Among all the internal organs, the only thing she can’t eat is the liver.”

Han Cheng thought it tasted pretty good, but seeing Su Xiaoxiao’s expression, he didn’t dare force her to eat more. If she vomited all the food she ate, it would be more worrying. “Alright, if you can’t eat it, then you don’t need to force yourself to eat it. I’ll make you pigeon soup for lunch.”

Su Xiaoxiao replied. “No, I can do that. Let me cook.”

Han Cheng knew he wasn’t as good a cook as Su Xiaoxiao, so he prepared the pigeons by chopping and cleaning them, then placed them in a pot with water on the coal stove. Su Xiaoxiao only had to add the ingredients and light the stove.

Su Xiaoxiao was really worried that being taken care of by Han Cheng like this would turn her into a little useless person who could not even take care of her own life.

…….

The Su family lives in the village called Han Cheng. Li Yufeng confirmed several times that Su Xiaoxiao was indeed pregnant with twins. She was both shocked and delighted. She could hear Han Cheng’s unease in his voice.

Li Yufeng knew very well. Giving birth is like taking a trip to the gates of hell, and even with just one child, it’s quite challenging. Not to mention that Su Xiaoxiao was carrying twins. She herself was extremely worried, but she still told Han Cheng that all women go through this, and there are many who have given birth to twins in their commune, all safely, to not make him worry even more.

Li Yufeng told him not to worry and that these days would pass.

Having an elder in the family is like having a magical amulet. Without an elder at home, something always feels missing. After listening to Li Yufeng’s words, Han Cheng felt somewhat relieved, and he was able to sleep a bit better that night.

……

Ever since Su Xiaoxiao’s morning class was moved to afternoon class, if she couldn’t sleep at night, she could catch up some sleep during the day.

After a few days of rest, her condition has improved a lot. As Han Cheng watched her become healthier day by day, he was finally able to slowly relax.

…….

Xiao Doubao knew that it wasn’t easy for his mom to be pregnant with his little brother. He had already gotten used to carrying his little chicken school bag and a small chalkboard to school with his brothers in the early morning so as not to disturb his mom’s sleep.

In the afternoon, he followed his brothers and his mom to school. They all came back home together when his mom finished her classes.

Today was Su Xiaoxiao’s last class in Year 1. Han Cheng had already explained to their two older boys, but the kids in her class who were used to seeing Su Xiaoxiao in the classroom every day, especially Xiao Fantuan and Xiao Zhuzi, felt reluctant to part ways. Not to mention the other classmates; most of them turned emotional upon hearing the news.

Su Xiaoxiao’s explanation was that she was taking a break to prepare for the baby’s arrival. Her classmates believed she would come back to teach them after giving birth, and that lifted their spirits a bit.

Although Su Xiaoxiao has only taken a short semester of classes, her relationship with these cute children is still very deep. When she truly bid farewell, her eyes also turned red and became teary-eyed.

“Children, in the future, if you encounter any difficulties or problems in your lives or studies, you can always turn to our family’s Fantuan and Zhuzi to find Teacher Su. I will do my best to help all of you. Finally, I wish you all happiness and success in the days to come, and may you grow up to be contributors to our nation and society.”

Warm applause rang, followed by the ringing of the class bell, and the class monitor shouted. “Stand up, goodbye to Teacher Su.” This marked the end of Su Xiaoxiao’s teaching career, and she believed she would forever remember the faces of each of these lovely children, trusting that they would become pillars of the nation in the near future.

Su Xiaoxiao smiled and waved to Xiao Doubao. “Xiao Doubao, let’s go home.”

Xiao Doubao didn’t understand the sadness of these older brothers and sisters. Anyway, he could see his mother every day and hear her call. He carried his small backpack and gave his little blackboard to Xiao Fantuan. He squinted his eyes and ran towards his mother, making a thumping sound with each step.

Su Xiaoxiao held Xiao Doubao’s small hand and turned her head to wave goodbye to her students. “Goodbye, children.”

“Goodbye, Teacher Su! ” The children’s eyes were teary as they watched Su Xiaoxiao’s departing figure, suddenly envying Fantuan and Zhuzi.

Dashu said, “You guys are so lucky, you can still see Teacher Su every day.”

Fantuan: “If your mother taught my mom’s class, you’d see your mother every day too.”

Dashu drooped his head, pursed his lips, and remained silent.

“Does Xiao Doubao like going to class? “Su Xiaoxiao asked the cute little boy who was trying to walk steadily.
Xiao Doubao nodded and said, “Yes, I like Mommy’s classes, but other teachers don’t like it~~~”

Su Xiaoxiao rubbed the cub’s head and said, “That won’t do, Xiao Doubao. You should try to like every teacher’s class. If there’s something you don’t understand, you can always come back and ask Mommy and Daddy.”

Su Xiaoxiao was holding onto Xiao Doubao’s hand while chatting and slowly walking home. As she approached the door, she saw a familiar figure dragging a large and small bag. Before she could react, Xiao Doubao had let go of her hand and rushed forward, shouting, “Grandma, Grandma, Grandma!”

Su Xiaoxiao’s eyes lit up in surprise. Did her mother arrive so quickly?