HLnovel Chapter 357 Adoption
Chapter 357 Adoption
As Lin Chang'er had predicted, by evening, the people who had gone out to search returned one after another and changed their direction to search again, but they still had no news of Sister-in-law Gu.
Lin Chang'er was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, pacing back and forth.
Gu Ersao held Yudian'er, patted her shoulder, and gestured for her to sit for a while.
After returning from Yujia Village, Wu Qingfeng, Xiao Jinyu, and Liu Zi also joined the search for Sister-in-law Gu.
Originally, Aunt Gu accompanied Second Sister Gu to look after Yudian'er at home. As soon as she returned, Aunt Gu went out to find someone else.
Lin Chang'er smiled at Gu Ersao, "I feel uneasy and can't sit still. Don't worry about me, just take good care of Yudian."
Second Sister-in-law Gu forced a smile, a hint of sadness in her expression. She gestured with her hand, saying, "Third Sister-in-law, if you're really worried, why don't you go with Lord Wu when he returns? I can keep an eye on Yudi."
Lin Chang'er was taken aback, then turned around and sat down next to Gu Ersao. "Second sister-in-law, I didn't mean anything by it. I was just worried about eldest sister-in-law. Don't overthink it."
Second Sister-in-law Gu quickly waved her hand, "I didn't think much of it, Third Sister-in-law. I was just being stubborn before, but I've come to terms with it now. I was just as anxious as you are. If the raindrops weren't so light, I would have gone out to look for them too."
Lin Chang'er nodded and picked up Yu Dian'er. "I know, but someone always has to be at home. We can look after each other if we're together. But I always feel like I've left something behind. Second sister-in-law, before I came back, everyone went to look for those places. Do you remember?"
Second Sister Gu nodded. "I remember, I remember, I'll get you some paper and pen."
Soon, Gu Ersao wrote down the names of the places that everyone had searched on a piece of paper.
This includes empty houses in the village, ponds, rivers, and several mountain areas.
Since the patrol team did not see Sister Gu leave the village, everyone assumed that Sister Gu was still in the village.
Lin Chang'er looked around one by one, then suddenly said, "Wait a minute, why isn't anyone searching towards the beach?"
Second Sister-in-law Gu paused, her eyes widening, and shook her head. "No, will Eldest Sister-in-law go to the beach?"
Because of the frequent raids by pirates, even with the coastal defense team taking turns patrolling, villagers rarely go to the beach alone these days.
That's probably the case; nobody thought of it that way.
But Sister-in-law Gu's situation was clearly not an ordinary one.
Lin Chang'er had some guesses in her heart and couldn't sit still any longer. She picked up Yudian'er, looked at the sun gradually setting in the west, and turned to look at Gu Ersao. "Second sister-in-law, the seaside is where our family started. I think eldest sister-in-law might go there for a walk."
If there's anything they still cherish, it's probably that grove of low trees by the sea, a place that records the history of their family's unity, hard work, and prosperity.
"Second sister-in-law, I want to go to the beach to find eldest sister-in-law." With that thought, Lin Chang'er made up her mind.
It had been so long since Sister-in-law Gu had disappeared; she couldn't just sit and wait any longer.
Second Sister Gu nodded. "I'll go with you."
“Raindrops…” Lin Chang’er said hesitantly.
Sister-in-law Gu smiled and gestured, saying, "Eldest sister-in-law also loves Yudian very much. Maybe she'll be willing to come back if she sees Yudian."
The little guy let out a soft "ooh" as raindrops fell on his chin.
Gu Ersao smiled and looked at Lin Chang'er, gesturing: "Look, even Yudian thinks so."
Lin Chang'er smiled and said, "Yes, in our family, Yu Dian still has the most face."
Second Sister-in-law Gu pursed her lips and pointed in the direction of the gate.
Lin Chang'er said, "Okay, then let's take Yudian with us. I'll leave a note for Mother and the others."
Gu Ersao nodded, and Lin Chang'er, carrying Yudian'er in one arm, left Gu Ersao behind and headed towards the seaside with the two adults and the child.
Lin Chang'er held Yudian'er in her arms, and Gu Ersao took her arm. Thinking of something, she gestured solemnly: "Third sister-in-law, I'm thinking of discussing with Erlang after my eldest sister-in-law returns whether to adopt either Yudian'er or Xiaoman for my eldest brother and sister-in-law. What do you think?"
Lin Chang'er was taken aback, thinking to herself that the family probably already knew that her sister-in-law couldn't have children.
However, Gu Ersao's thinking made her feel gratified. Harmony in the family brings prosperity. Although there are always external forces to disturb them, at least the hearts of her family members are united.
She usually felt that her sister-in-law was in great health. Although she and her brother had been married for several years, they were still young.
I never thought of it that way, but I never imagined that my sister-in-law's body had suffered such torment.
However, perhaps the medicine my sister-in-law was given wasn't that strong? Maybe the old woman doctor can help her recover?
If her eldest brother and sister-in-law could have a child of their own, Lin Chang'er glanced at Yudian in her arms, and the image of Gu Xiaoman bouncing around and being cute flashed through her mind. She turned to her second sister-in-law and said, "Second sister-in-law, I'm happy that you think this way, but this is what I think."
"My elder brother and sister-in-law are both kind people. They have never done anything immoral in their lives. Perhaps they still have a chance?"
Second Sister Gu blinked. "Really?"
Lin Chang'er nodded, "Although the old doctor's medical skills can't be called a miracle doctor, she can cure many diseases with ease. So, how about this, after we find our sister-in-law, let the old doctor take a look at her body. It would be best if she could recover. If there is really no chance, you and your second brother can give Xiaoman or Yudian to your eldest brother and sister-in-law for adoption. What do you think?"
Gu Ersao nodded. She would naturally be happy if her elder brother and sister-in-law could have their own child.
If the eldest brother and sister-in-law truly have no affinity with having children, then adopting a child for them would be a form of comfort for them.
The eldest brother and sister-in-law were also people who loved children, and they all lived under the same roof. It was just that the child was called by a different name. She and Erlang could see the child, so there was nothing to be reluctant about or worried about.
As they talked, they moved without hesitation, and the closer they got to the sea, the stronger the wind became.
Fortunately, when she went out, Lin Chang'er made sure that Gu Ersao wore a hooded cloak, and the raindrops were covered up completely.
As they passed the sentry post, the lookout brothers greeted them from the high platform, "Sister Chang'er, Sister-in-law Gu, where are you going?"
Lin Chang'er looked up and saw it was Xiao Shijiu. Thinking of something, she asked him, "Xiao Shijiu, when did you arrive at the sentry post?"
Xiao Shijiu said, "I arrived early this morning. My second uncle covered for me for half the day yesterday, but I've been keeping watch all day today."
Lin Chang'er's eyes widened. "Did you go back at noon?"
Xiao Shijiu waved her hand, "I brought the white steamed buns I grabbed yesterday morning. We baked them for lunch, and they were so delicious."
Lin Chang'er nodded. "Little Nineteen, did you see anyone today?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Shijiu was first stunned, then slapped her forehead, "I was just saying I seemed to have forgotten something. This morning, I saw my sister-in-law go towards the grove of trees and she hasn't come out since. You wouldn't be here to pick her up, would you?"