In the countryside, people have always been devout believers of gods and Buddha. Especially those rural women who lack insight; when something happens, they turn to prayer, and when disaster strikes, they claim it’s divine punishment. In short, they attribute everything to spiritual forces.
Mother Qi is no different. Now that her family doesn’t have a legitimate grandson, and they previously lost one, who knows if the Bodhisattva is holding a grudge?
Like when Cheng Su had a miscarriage; that was just unfortunate, but now with Qi Fengping, she hasn’t been married yet, she’s still a Qi Family Daughter. Now at home, they insist on aborting the child, but what about the feng shui? Will it change and bring misfortune to the family’s descendants?
One must admit that when people become superstitious, it can be quite terrifying. If Cheng Su knew Mother Qi’s current thinking, she would probably laugh out loud thrice. What kind of logic is this?
But Mother Qi firmly believes she’s right. To her, daughters are important, but sons are more so.
"No way. Consider her future; if people learn she aborted a child, who would want her?" remarked Mother Qi. "Her belly is already so big; even if it’s done, it’s dangerous, detrimental to her health, and if she becomes infertile because of it, who’s responsible?"
Cheng Su raised her eyelids but said nothing. She knew at this stage, termination is indeed dangerous, so she wouldn’t guarantee anything. If Mother Qi’s fears were realized, could she take responsibility?
No!
She’s just a sister-in-law; there are elders in the family. She can provide suggestions and analysis but isn’t in a position to decide for Qi Fengping.
Truth be told, if Qi Fengping doesn’t keep the child, it would be better for her. After all, life ahead is long, and she’s young, there’s no need to carry a child while forging on.

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