Chapter 2 Finally it Rains

Old man Chen opened his eyes and roughly commented, "I couldn't care less."

In his heart, though, he thought: Could they really be the same? This grandchild of his could very possibly be a fairy descending to the world of mortals.

"The baby's out! The baby's out!!!"

Along with Zhao Mei's joyful shout, a loud "boom" echoed in the sky as a long bolt of lightning split the darkness of the night.

The pipe shook violently in Old man Chen's hand from shock, while the three brothers shouted in rejoicing, "Dad, it's going to rain!!!"

Inside the room, Zhou Zhaodi chuckled mischievously: "Oh my, it's a girl!"

In the eight surrounding villages, everyone knew that her mother-in-law, Ma Xiulian, greatly favored boys over girls.

After hearing the news, Li Chunhua, who was drained of energy, had a blank stare as if she were a lifeless doll. The only thought left in her head was: It's over!

The sugar water and eggs promised by her mother-in-law were gone!

Zhao Mei, who had also given birth to another daughter, gently comforted her, "Second younger sister-in-law, daughters can be nice too. Your little girl looks really beautiful."

Despite her verbal consolation, she was all too aware of the bitterness of having a daughter.

However, Ma Xiulian, who was known by all for favoring boys over girls and was expected to walk away as she did when her eldest daughter-in-law gave birth to a girl two months ago, was actually holding the infant tightly with a beaming face.

"My little sweetheart!"

The second daughter-in-law's eyes widened in disbelief. "Mom, do you see clearly? This is a girl!"

Yes!

It must be because the candlelight is too dim late at night. Her old, blurred vision couldn't distinguish whether it's a boy or girl.

Yet, Ma Xiulian gave her a discontented glare and scolded in a loud voice, "Lower your voice. Don't frighten the baby."

What's wrong with having a daughter? She loved little girls - they are a lot more affectionate when they grow up.

Furthermore, unlike other newborns who are wrinkled, her granddaughter's skin was fair and tender, and her delicate features were attractive to everyone at first glance.

Indeed, she was a fairy descended!

It's just that she hadn't been fed well in the womb, and was just a tiny bundle.

Just as Ma Xiulian was feeling worried, the eldest daughter-in-law asked tentatively, "Mom, why isn't the baby crying?"

Fearing something was wrong, she swiftly opened the swaddle and gave the baby a smack on its tiny bum—

At this, the utterly baffled Dragon Clan's Little Princess, Helian Qiao, unexpectedly unleashed a furious roar, "Waaaaaa!!!!!"

Accompanied by the cry of the baby, sheets of rain suddenly poured down from the sky.

"May heaven be praised, it's finally raining!"

The long-awaited shower stirred up the excitement of everybody on the farm - adults and children alike were frolicking in the rain.

Of course, none were happier than the old couple of the Chen family.

The scene was exactly like their dream!

There's no doubt their granddaughter was a fairy descended from heaven.

Ma Xiulian was simultaneously thrilled and anxious. She quickly passed the baby girl into the arms of the third daughter-in-law for breastfeeding.

Helian Qiao, who was throwing a tantrum, instinctively began drinking at the taste of milk.

Well, this stuff smelled quite fragrant and tasted pretty good, too.

Seeing her slurping heartily, Ma Xiulian felt as happy as if she herself had been drinking, "Third daughter-in-law, don't sleep yet, I'm going to make you a bowl of sugary water with eggs."

Li Chunhua was stunned by the unexpected favor, and Zhou Zhaodi was equally astonished as she observed her mother-in-law dash out the door.

Could her mother-in-law have lost her mind?

Outside the house, Old man Chen was keen to see his granddaughter, but unsure of the situation inside, and could only crouch by the door, looking in eagerly.

When he saw his wife coming out, he immediately rose to ask, "Old woman, how's our granddaughter?"

Ma Xiulian replied with a content smile, "She just had milk, lower your voice when you go in." Old Chen family always spoke loud.