My Stepbrother Is a Little Pitiful (ChatGPT Translated)

☆ Chapter 66. Chapter 65. How do men give birth to children?

Chapter 65. How do men give birth to children?

The next day, she asked around the village and indeed heard that the county had opened its gates and was no longer under lockdown.

The number of vagrants wandering around the village gradually decreased as they all headed towards the county, thinking that there would be more food inside than outside, hoping to fill their stomachs.

Not long after, Cheng Songer heard several people in the vicinity discussing whether they should go to the city to find food or sell their sons in exchange for some grain, seeking a way out for their children rather than letting them starve with them.

A month later, almost half of the people in the village followed the vagrants to the city in search of a livelihood, leaving the entire village empty.

Uncle Xu, seeing more and more families leaving the village, thought about having his two daughters go with them to find some food and bring it back. The family was discussing this matter.

"Ever since our food was stolen, your mother has been bedridden. You two young and strong girls should go to the city and find some labor work. We won't ask for much, as long as we can support our family," Uncle Xu said, drinking a large bowl of water to fill his hunger.

"I think it's better to let our brother-in-law go too. The more people, the more help we have. It's not just about solving our own food, but also earning extra grain," Li Shi interjected.

"You're talking nonsense. In such chaotic times, what kind of work can a man find in the city?" Uncle Xu reprimanded.

"Even in chaotic times, there are wealthy households. Our brother-in-law can work as a servant in a wealthy household," Li Shi said disdainfully.

"Sounds good. Why don't you go then?" Lin Yuxiu gave her a cold glance.

Li Shi proudly touched his own belly and said, "If I can help our family, of course I'm willing. Otherwise, I would feel guilty for eating and drinking for free at home. Unfortunately, I'm carrying the Lin family's eldest grandchild and can't do heavy work. So, we can only rely on our brother-in-law's hard work."

Since marrying into the Lin family, Li Shi had always been bullied by Lin Yuxiu. In the past, he had no power to resist, but now things were different. His father was a respected person, and even Uncle Xu had to serve him well.

Li Shi, having gained some confidence, started to confront Lin Yuxiu more often.

"What? Are you saying I eat and drink for free?" Lin Yuxiu stood up in anger.

"Enough, both of you, stop arguing," Uncle Xu intervened. After starving for several days, he had almost no strength left to speak.

In the past, he would have sided with Lin Yuxiu, but now that Li Shi was carrying his eldest granddaughter in her belly, he was eagerly looking forward to becoming a grandfather and valued Li Shi more.

Although he was reluctant to let go of Lin Yuxiu, he also felt that Li Shi had some valid points.

Lin Yuxiu has been a widow for a long time. He can't stay at his parents' house forever. It is the right way to find a woman and remarry.

"Yuxiu, tomorrow you should also go to the city with your sisters," Uncle Xu said.

"Father, it's so dangerous outside. Are you asking me to go?" Lin Yuxiu couldn't believe it.

Uncle Xu, supporting his weak body, reassured her, "You have two sisters to protect you. What are you afraid of? It's not just about going to the city to work, the most important thing is to find a good wife for you."