Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

Chapter 1022: Chapter 1022: Gifts

Tan Shaoting shook his head, ”That’s not important. Chengzi has already told me about the past few years. If it weren’t for your support behind her, she wouldn’t have such confidence.”

Zhang Chunsheng smiled, ”It’s good that you’re back. Su Yuanyuan has had a really hard time. I feel like ever since you returned, she’s been more at ease when she speaks.

Even though she lost her memory, she’s subconsciously like this. You and your son mean everything to her. When I saw her on the brink of madness, I feared she’d collapse one day.

When she lost her memory, a few of us decided to hide the truth from her. But with someone as perceptive as her, how long could we keep it a secret?

Still, at least she only knows that her husband and child are gone. It spares her from too much emotional burden.

Actually, everyone pities her, but I know she doesn’t need that.”

Listening to Zhang Chunsheng, Tan Shaoting felt a pain in his heart. How could he not know?

”After work, let me treat your family to dinner.” Zhang Chunsheng decided to change the subject, seeing Tan Shaoting’s guilty expression, knowing that nothing would be solved by dwelling on it.

”I have no issues here, just concerned about Yuanyuan’s situation. Let’s discuss it after work; we can eat at the cafeteria.”

Zhang Chunsheng shook his head with a smile, ”How could that be? I mainly want to treat the children. They’ve had a tough time these past years.”

”Exactly. With me, I couldn’t even provide meals for them. The only thing I can make is porridge. It’s truly embarrassing; they’ve never celebrated any of their birthdays.”

”In Xiao Su’s heart, as long as you bring the children back safely, that’s the greatest achievement.”

The end-of-work bell rang. Secretary Lu Yukun came in to see if there were any instructions from the leader.

”End of work.”

With those simple words, Secretary Lu respectfully left.

The two stood up as well. ”Let’s go see if Xiao Su has time. Even if she doesn’t, I’ll take the three kids to eat. Hu Zi has been waiting over there the whole time.”

They reached outside Su Yuanyuan’s office, where Chengzi and Hu Zi, upon seeing them arrive, stood up.

”She hasn’t come out yet. I guess there won’t be any overtime today, no meetings.”

Tan Shaoting nodded, deciding not to go in. He sat to the side, waiting.

Lawyer Liu and his group of five came out, greeted everyone, and then left.

Qian Zhifeng came out from inside. Seeing Tan Shaoting by the door, ”Minister Su has about fifteen minutes left until she’s off work. You can head in first.”

Tan Shaoting nodded, and the four of them went in. Seeing his wife giving instructions to her secretary, they directly entered the reception room.

Qi Yan and the other two were chatting. Seeing their dad walk in, they smiled.

They greeted Chengzi and the three others.

”Qi Yan, Qi Hong, Qi Wen, shall we eat out tonight? How about some roast duck?”

Qi Wen shook her head first. ”No, Uncle Hu Zi, we don’t feel like having roasted food, let’s have stir-fried dishes instead.”

”Alright, no problem. We can have stir-fried dishes.” Hu Zi said with a broad smile, as long as they were happy with the meal.

”How was today? I noticed Lawyer Liu and the other four looked quite dejected.”

Qi Hong chuckled, ”Not much really, we finished reviewing four books today. By tomorrow we should wrap up everything.

Lawyer Liu already called the other side. They’re discussing whether the three of us can take the qualification exam at our age.”

”Haha, those five must be feeling defeated.”

”Yeah, we discussed this case today. After we finished speaking, the five of them couldn’t say a word.”

Chatting softly within the room, the meeting on Su Yuanyuan’s side was also nearing its end.

”Contact the local finance department and implement it according to the documents.”

All four secretaries nodded, trusting their leader’s instructions.

Tan Shaoting had been keeping an eye on the situation outside, knowing his wife’s work was essentially done. So, he called for everyone to head out together.

Zhang Chunsheng smiled, ”Xiao Su, let’s go out to eat. I’m treating the kids.”

Su Yuanyuan nodded, ”Sure, let’s go.”

After not moving for half a day, despite her great physical condition, it was uncomfortable.

Tan Shaoting came over and held Su Yuanyuan’s hand, channeling some spiritual energy to her, which made her feel much better.

The two cars set off together. The kids were quite satisfied with the meal this time, preferring more vegetarian dishes.

”Qi Wen, would you like some dessert? I can buy it for you.”

”Uncle Hu Zi, I don’t feel like having any dessert. I’m full already.”

Once back home, the three children dragged Su Yuanyuan into Qi Yan’s room, where they had prepared many things for their mom in their space. With all the busyness these past few days, they also gave their dad some alone time.

Qi Wen had prepared clothes, custom-made at the Spiritual Clothing Pavilion. They were meant to be worn underneath for protection when they returned.

Qi Yan had prepared spiritual stones, all top-grade ones, knowing there wouldn’t be any spiritual energy upon returning. If they wanted to cultivate, spiritual stones were indispensable.

Qi Hong prepared herbal medicine for a bath that would strengthen their mom’s body.

Su Yuanyuan felt a warmth in her heart, sensing her children’s affectionate intentions.

”Mom, do you want to take the herbal bath today? You’ve been so exhausted lately; this will help alleviate much of your fatigue.”

Of course, Su Yuanyuan couldn’t reject her children’s goodwill, so she smiled and nodded in agreement. The mother and three children returned to Su Yuanyuan’s room.

”I’ll go get dad. His Spiritual Spring Water is of a higher level.” Qi Wen laughed as she ran to the study to find him.

Listening to his daughter’s words, Tan Shaoting returned to the room and set up a bathtub.

After placing the Spiritual Spring Water into the tub, Qi Hong started adding the spiritual medicine one ingredient at a time.

Su Yuanyuan stood by, watching. The initially calm and clear water started changing color, and it felt like it was heating up automatically.

Su Yuanyuan watched everything in surprise, ”Am I supposed to just get in like this? Won’t I be cooked?”

”Mom, just use the cultivation technique, it’ll be fine. But it’ll definitely hurt at first, so you’ll have to endure it.”

”Alright, you all leave now.”

Left alone in the room, Su Yuanyuan cautiously undressed and dipped her leg into the water.

It wasn’t as terrifying as it looked.

The father and three children waited outside, knowing this herbal bath would take at least two hours.

Sitting in the tub, Su Yuanyuan recalled her son’s words and began practicing what Tan Shaoting had taught her the previous day.

Suddenly, she felt like her entire body was being pricked with needles. Remembering her son’s words, she gritted her teeth and persevered.

She lost track of time, merely enduring the pain, unsure of how much time had passed. Gradually, the pain subsided, and she started feeling more comfortable.