Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

Chapter 971: 972 Returns

After sending her two sons away, she was the only one left at home. Her heart felt empty, and she couldn’t get up from the bed.

On the sixth day of the Chinese New Year, Zhao Yanli and her sister came over with the fertilizer delivery truck.

They hadn’t been home for several years. When they saw their parents, they cried for a while.

”Alright, stop crying. You’re all grown-ups now.” Although An Lixia said this, she couldn’t hold back her own tears either.

The sisters came because they were worried about Zhao Xiaojing. Seeing her much thinner this year, they were relieved to find her mental state was okay.

They knew the whole story. Since it was resolved, they didn’t say anything further.

”That woman is pregnant. Xu Hongbing didn’t say anything. From what I heard, Director Hu implies that Yuanyuan won’t let Xu Hongbing off easily.

Xiaojing didn’t say anything either. That’s how it is, anyway, neither of them will have a good outcome.

Xu Hongbing, that beast, even swore to Xiaojing that he wouldn’t have any other children in the future.”

Zhao Yanping thought for a moment, ”Actually, this might not be a bad thing. Our Haijun and Haifeng will certainly achieve great things in the future. With Xu Hongbing having another child, he won’t bother our two children.

With Yuanyuan around, Xu Hongbing and the other person won’t have it easy for the rest of their lives. That child can’t compare with ours.”

After Zhao Yanping said that, the Zhao Family reacted. Indeed, it’s a given that sons should support their fathers, but they really didn’t want to support such a father.

Having a child is good. This way, it makes sense. This child will be a mark on Xu Hongbing for life.

”That’s great. Tomorrow, have your older brother go to the city and find Director Hu. We must ensure that woman keeps the child.

Besides, who knows whose child it really is? It will disgust Xu Hongbing for life.”

After listening to Sun Yun, the whole family nodded, except for Zhao Xiaojing, who remained expressionless. Right now, she seemed numb.

The family understood her. Anyone would be like this if they encountered such a situation.

Zhao Tian was happy; with everyone in the family together again, they brought out all the good food at home.

Speaking of which, the children were about to leave again.

Now the Zhao Brothers were close to each other, which made it convenient, and this was the best part of the farm.

Because of Zhao Family’s fertilizer, even if the farm workers were dissatisfied, no one said anything.

The next day, Zhang Fusheng and Zhao Qingxiang went to the city together. They needed to ask for Director Hu’s help.

The three Zhao sisters gathered together for the first time since getting married. They still felt somewhat uncomfortable, as Zhao Xiaojing’s temperament was indeed a bit different. But this time, she was really hurt, so she seldom spoke.

”Sister-in-law, you don’t know, my brother-in-law came back and praised our children. At school, both Xiaoling and Xiaole are favorites of all the teachers.

Also, Zhixue and Haijun are among the top in their class right now.”

Sun Yun listened to her sister-in-law, and her eyes and brows were filled with smiles. Although she preferred sons, she had given birth to her daughters. If they achieved something, would they not care for her and her husband in the future? And their younger brother?

”Xiao Ping, Xiao Li, thank you both.”

”What for? We haven’t done much. The four children go to the countryside during the autumn to help with work or gather grain.

They also make paper boxes at home and keep the house neat, so everyone praises them.”

Sun Yun’s smile grew larger. She used to dislike her three daughters, but now she didn’t dislike them as much. She was happy that others praised her children, and she regained her sense of superiority from before.

Upon hearing that the grandchildren went out to work, An Lixia felt quite distressed.

”Bring more grain this time. The children are growing every day, and they eat more, especially those two teenage boys. They’re in their growing phase and shouldn’t be suffering.”

Qi Xue Mei nodded, ”Yes, this time we’re bringing a bag of wheat and a bag of corn, and I’ve milled it all. This makes it easier for the children.”

”That’s a good idea. We’re free now, and since there’s a stone mill at home, let’s mill the grain ourselves.”

So when the mothers spoke up, all the children took action.

Zhou Xiaobing and Zhao Qingjie were the main laborers, while the women handled the sieves and trays, ensuring everything was cleaned thoroughly.

It wasn’t easy for the two sisters to come this time, so Zhou Yongbing and the others had already arranged with the transport team to take a few days off.

They also brought lots of sweet potato flour. They prepared whatever grain they had at home.

Qi Xue Mei and the Zhao sisters also made clothes for each child. These were made from the fabric Su Yuanyuan sent over, and An Lixia insisted on making clothes for the children.

”Since Yuanyuan left, we’ve only seen her in the newspaper.” Qi Xue Mei sighed.

”I’ve written to Yuanyuan. She’s really busy. But she sends over snacks and dried goods.

Once I have some time, I’ll definitely go and visit Yuanyuan.”

”You two have a good relationship. You can go and see Yuanyuan.

By the way, Xiao Li, you could ask Yuanyuan to arrange a job for you in the Capital, couldn’t you? Now arranging work must be quite easy for her?”

Zhao Yanli didn’t like what her sister-in-law said, and after holding back, she retorted, ”I won’t put Yuanyuan in a tough spot. Besides, I already have a formal job.

I just don’t know, I imagine Yuanyuan isn’t that relaxed either. The more significant the person, the more people watch them. I don’t want her to make a mistake over something so trivial.”

No one spoke after that. Even Xiao Li, who had the best relationship with Yuanyuan, wouldn’t say anything. They figured even if they mentioned it, Yuanyuan might not intervene.

Zhao Yanli wanted this effect where people wouldn’t always think about bothering Yuanyuan. She’s already had it rough enough.

Yuanyuan is the kind of person who, as long as she has the capability, will never mistreat her friends.

At the end of the day, they had finished half of the tasks. The next day they could work another day, so when they reach the city, the children wouldn’t need to grind the grain themselves.

The next morning, Zhao Qingxiang arrived in the city. Zhang Fusheng had a tough journey, as he had never experienced anything like that before.

The two first went to a restaurant to eat. After drinking hot soup, they felt much better. Things were indeed inconvenient on the farm.

After eating, they went to the police station. It was still the New Year, so no one paid attention to Xu Hongbing and his group.

Director Hu was very enthusiastic when he saw Zhao Qingxiang.

”Director Hu, we’re here to trouble you again.”

”What’s the trouble? Isn’t it a family matter? What’s going on?”

”Director Hu, the family discussed it and decided to let that woman keep the child. In the future, it will prevent my two nephews from being bothered.”