In the blink of an eye, it was the spring of '75.
Ruanruan was already three years old, and Xue Yue was pregnant again, just over three months along.
That morning, Xue Yue went to visit Yang Xiaoxia.
Just after the New Year, Uncle He's family had formally split the household for the two brothers, Zhen Dong and Zhen Guo.
Yang Xiaoxia and her husband had built a two-room house not far from Xue Yue's home and had just moved in a few days ago.
"It's not as spacious as your place, is it?"
Yang Xiaoxia, also sporting a large belly, teased her.
Xue Yue looked around. "It's not as big as mine, but it's enough for your family of three."
Yang Xiaoxia patted her belly. "Look, this one will be out soon. Then we'll be a family of four."
Xue Yue smiled and nodded. "That's true. By the way, where's your An'an?"
Two years ago, Yang Xiaoxia had given birth to a son named He An.
"Zhen Dong took him to work."
