"What are Dongmei and Chunxiang up to right now?" Those two girls couldn't stay idle. After arriving in the county town, even though they were told not to work, they kept themselves busy every day. Bai Suihe couldn't be bothered to persuade them otherwise; after all, staying active before giving birth would help with the delivery.
"They should be helping out in the kitchen right now," Nanny Pang replied. "However, the kitchen staff doesn't dare let them do any heavy lifting. They're just washing vegetables and doing light chores.
"When the two families came knocking, I informed them immediately. Those two girls are quite sharp; they knew to let Zhuang Datou and the others handle it.
"I'm not sure what Zhuang Datou said to them, but those two families have already gone back. As for whether they'll return in the future, it's hard to say."
Nanny Pang lifted the curtain. As they entered the room, a refreshing wave of cool air greeted them, instantly making them relax.
