ushernet Chapter 318 It's born, it's born!
Chapter 318 It's born, it's born!
When the group arrived in a grand procession, a crowd had already gathered outside Aunt Liu's pigsty.
People peeked out and whispered among themselves.
"There must be at least ten piglets in this litter, right?"
"Given the current situation, let alone ten piglets, it's questionable whether even the sow can survive!"
"Yes, there aren't any doctors around here who treat animals. We really don't know if this piglet will be able to be born."
"If the piglets don't come out and the sow is gone, we'll suffer a huge loss."
When there are too many people, it gets a bit noisy.
Lin Chang'er didn't listen carefully, she just heard a mouthful of something and realized she had lost a lot.
Sows that give birth are usually raised with great care, and a litter of piglets can be equivalent to an average family's annual income. If they all die, wouldn't that be a huge loss?
The sow's grunts could be heard from the pigpen from time to time. Her voice was weak and feeble, indicating that she was in great pain, which made people feel distressed.
Lin Chang'er subconsciously quickened her pace.
Seeing this, Huo Shiyi quickly cleared a path for her, saying, "Excuse me, excuse me..."
People spontaneously stepped aside to make way for the two of them.
When the villagers saw that it was Lin Chang'er, they immediately became curious again.
"Hey, isn't this Chang'er? What brings you here, Chang'er?"
"Yes, it's Chang'er, no doubt about it. Could she deliver piglets?"
"I don't know! But last time, it seems like she was the one who stitched up Xiao Shiyi's wound."
"Perhaps it was someone who taught him before, Lin Xiucai!"
"Stop guessing, just take a look and you'll know."
After this suggestion, the crowd quieted down.
However, the later babies were already short, so even if they could squeeze in, the wooden fence blocked their view.
Especially the youngest and shortest Zhou Yi, "Brother, brother, Xiao Bao can't see, Xiao Bao can't see the little piglet."
Gu Xiaoman clung to the wooden railing with her little hands, desperately standing on tiptoe, "Stop shouting, stop shouting, brother can't see me!"
Gu Xiaolu and Li Qingning followed behind the two. Although they were taller, they still couldn't see what was happening inside.
However, upon hearing her younger brothers shout like that, Gu Xiaolu still spoke up to comfort them, saying, "The piglets are still inside the mother pig's belly! Nobody can see them right now!"
Gu Xiaoman immediately asked again, "Has it not been born yet?"
Gu Xiaolu nodded, "No! Listen, I didn't hear the piglets crying."
Gu Xiaoman tilted her head, "Will the little piglet cry?"
This stumped Gu Xiaolu. She tilted her head and said, "Didn't Raindrop cry when she was born? She cried really loudly! Piglets must cry when they're born too!"
What bad intentions could a child possibly have? It's just a matter of analogy!
Gu Xiaoman didn't mind at all that her own younger brother was being compared to a piglet by his older sister; in fact, she thought it made a lot of sense.
He nodded. "That's right, when raindrops are born, they're louder than a downpour!"
Zhou Yi blinked. "Then the piglet must not have been born yet."
Li Qingning nodded, "Yes, Aunt Chang'er went in, she should be able to give birth soon!"
Gu Xiaoman held her head high and said, "That's right, my aunt is the best!"
Gu Xiaolu also raised the corners of her mouth, "That's right, that's my mother!"
The most formidable aunt, Lin Chang'er, was squatting in front of the sow, talking to her sixth aunt.
Since everyone knew the sow was due to give birth in the next few days, the pigsty was cleaned in advance.
Clean hay had been laid out in the corner early on, and the sow was lying there, grunting weakly.
Aunt Liu squatted to the side, her hands already covered in filth from helping the sow give birth, but she didn't care at all.
His eyes were red with anxiety as he looked at Lin Chang'er and pleaded, "Sanlang's wife, is there any way you can help it?"
"Although they are animals, we have raised them for so long. Let's not talk about how much money these piglets can sell for."
"Just watching this makes my heart ache."
Lin Chang'er was somewhat embarrassed. This little piglet was born breech, which meant...
However, seeing Aunt Liu's expression, she really couldn't bear to refuse.
Lin Chang'er thought for a moment and said, "Sixth Aunt, you know I'm not a doctor who treats animals. Even if I can think of a way, I can't guarantee it will be foolproof."
"If you're willing to let go, I might give it a try."
"But if you agree, then no matter what I do afterward, you can't interfere. Can you agree to that?"
Sixth Uncle spoke first, "So, neither the sow nor the piglets might survive?"
Lin Chang'er nodded honestly.
Sixth Uncle hesitated for a moment, "This..."
"Sixth Uncle, what's that saying among scholars? 'A dead horse or a living horse...'"
"Trying anything as a last resort!"
"Yes, yes, that's right. Things are already like this. If we keep dragging this out, your sow might not get better. Why don't we let Chang'er give it a try!"
"Yes, yes, Sixth Uncle, Chang'er is knowledgeable and experienced. Let her give it a try. Who knows, she might be able to save both the sow and the piglets!"
Huo Shiyi urged, "Sixth Uncle!"
Uncle Liu remained silent until Aunt Liu finally spoke up, "Old man, don't hesitate, just leave it to Chang'er. If she recovers, all the better; if not, that's fate."
Sixth Uncle looked at Sixth Aunt and finally nodded.
Having received the old man's assurance, Lin Chang'er immediately set about implementing the plan.
The pigsty was low and shady, so the lighting was already poor. With people gathered around outside, it was even darker.
Besides, no matter how much you clean the pigsty, after so many years, the bacteria can't be completely removed.
She made a quick decision: "Sixth Uncle, there's still some hay at home, right? Go to the yard, find a vacant corner, and spread a thick layer of it."
Sixth Uncle nodded and went out. Lin Chang'er looked at Huo Shiyi and said, "Shiyi, go and help Sixth Uncle. Be quick!"
Then, looking at Aunt Liu, he said, "Aunt Liu, make sure the hot water on the stove doesn't run out. Fill a basin with it and take it to the yard to keep it ready."
Then he turned outside and said, "Come on, a few more men, help me carry the pig to the yard."
They were all acquaintances, and as soon as she called out, several burly men came in.
With everyone working together and each doing their part, the hay was laid out, the sow was carried out, and Aunt Liu brought out a basin of water.
Lin Chang'er put on sheepskin gloves and quickly cleaned the sow's private parts, then dried them with a white cloth.
He reached out and touched the sow's belly. "No local anesthesia, just bear with it!"
She immediately took out a specially made knife from the makeshift medical kit and cut open the birth canal.
"Oh dear, what are you doing!" Aunt Liu exclaimed as she brought over the second basin of hot water.
The other villagers who were watching were also startled.
Gu Xiaoman, Gu Xiaolu, and the other children covered each other's eyes, but their curiosity got the better of them, and they couldn't resist prying them open.
At the same time, a sow's squeal echoed in the air, and all four hooves kicked. Lin Chang'er was not paying attention and almost fell to the ground from being kicked by one of the hooves.
Then a villager shouted, "It's born! It's born! Aunt Liu, look! The baby's out!"