Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

But that's not my business; my task is done, and that's good enough.

After making the call, I washed up in the office and then went home. I didn't want to scare my wife and kids, after all.

Yuanyuan was quite worried about Tan Shaoting; the three kids were still looking for their dad before bed.

They felt at ease only after he got back.

By the time Tan Shaoting got home, dinner was already prepared for him.

"Yuanyuan, I reckon Zheng Lanying might not have a good ending in the future."

"It's expected. She's of no use anymore. If she could just behave, there'd be no issues. But that girl has a screw loose."

After eating, Tan Shaoting tidied up and took his wife to another room.

"What's up with you today? Feeling sympathetic?" Su Yuanyuan comforted Tan Shaoting afterward.

"That's not what I meant."

The next day's morning meeting was routine stuff, set by Tan Shaoting. It only lasted fifteen minutes, and if you had important issues, you had to apply in advance.

Everyone below had heard some rumors. But the leader didn't say a word about it.

After the meeting was over, Tan Shaoting was with Zeng Zhenqing. "Leader, I'll leave this matter to you."

Zeng Zhenqing patted Tan Shaoting's shoulder. "Alright, I'll take over."

"I think that woman was too complacent. Otherwise, such things wouldn't have happened, and there certainly are more people involved."

"Hu Zi and his team already got some information yesterday. Shall we check it out?"

"Leader, this is your job now. I need to assign some tasks."

Zeng Zhenqing knew the kid didn't want to be involved in this matter.

Zheng Lanying woke up in the middle of the night, utterly terrified. She was so scared she didn't dare open her eyes.

She wondered how those people were doing. Judging by the situation, it wouldn't end well for them, which should be expected, right? She also wondered what awaited her.

She didn't dare think about it now. She regretted once more not listening to Su Yuanyuan, who told her to behave herself.

Why did she stray onto the wrong path again? She had completely blocked her own escape route.

Zheng Lanying gave a bitter smile. She really didn't know what to do now.

Suddenly, she thought how wonderful it would be if she could see Su Yuanyuan one more time. This time she would surely heed Su Yuanyuan's advice.

Thinking about this, Zheng Lanying wore a bitter smile. She figured she probably wouldn't get that chance anymore.

For three days straight, she had only one meal and a glass of water each day. She wasn't even causing a fuss anymore, just obediently waiting.

Her heart was already filled with extreme fear. Three days had passed, and still, no one bothered with her.

People often scare themselves like this.

On the fourth day, Zheng Lanying couldn't eat or drink at all.

She paced back and forth in the room, visibly anxious. One could sense her extreme unease.

Zeng Zhenqing, of course, knew Zheng Lanying's situation and felt that this was just about enough.

Once Zheng Lanying was brought out, she actually felt relieved, regardless of the outcome. Now she had a feeling that whatever the result was, she just wanted to know it quickly.

She quietly sat there with her head down as if awaiting judgment.

Zeng Zhenqing watched her in this deathly silent room, giving off a sense of doom.

Half an hour later, Zheng Lanying couldn't hold it in any longer; she was about to break down.

"I want to see Su Yuanyuan, I want to see Su Yuanyuan."

Zeng Zhenqing looked at the already crumbling Zheng Lanying. "You should know what I want to know."

"I just want to see Su Yuanyuan." Zheng Lanying felt that only Su Yuanyuan could save her now.

Although she had thought about ending it all, at this point, she was afraid. She didn't really want to die.

Zeng Zhenqing looked at this woman, feeling a bit disappointed. Still as naive as ever. Is this the time to set conditions?

Tan Shaoting had already dispatched five teams. It gave him a bit of relief. There was still an extra critical mission this year. Originally, he wanted Hu Zi to take it, but in the end, he changed his mind.

He decided to go personally. He could also take his wife and kids along.

He knew his wife wasn't happy here, but she endured for his sake.

Why does it always have to be her accommodating him?

Someone knocked on the door.

"Leader. Zheng Lanying says she wants to see Su Yuanyuan."

Tan Shaoting raised an eyebrow; this woman sure was a magnet for trouble.

"No."

His wife was kind enough to her, already gave her good advice, allowing her to live peacefully. But she didn't appreciate it.

Xiao Chin received the orders and left. He knew it would be like this. He had also met Su Yuanyuan.

She was a woman of incredible intelligence. Someone would go to great lengths for her. But did she get to see her just because she wanted to? She really thought too highly of herself.

Zeng Zhenqing laughed at Xiao Chin's words. His guess was right.

With high hopes, Zheng Lanying looked at Zeng Zhenqing, but she didn't get the result she wanted.

Now she broke down in tears. "Please, I must see Su Yuanyuan."

She was taken away again.

Xiao Chin followed behind Zeng Zhenqing. "The leader knew it was impossible, so why bother asking?"

Does the leader sympathize with this woman?

In fact, this woman isn't truly dangerous. It's her own doing that brought her here. It's one thing to have a bad reputation.

But now it's different. If she survives, she'll have no freedom and could face even more terror in the future.

Zheng Lanying was sent back. She huddled in a corner, thinking that if she could just see Su Yuanyuan, she might offer a solution, and she might have a chance to survive. Or at least live better.

But judging from this, her hope seemed dim this time.

After all, she had lost her value.

Zheng Lanying chuckled bitterly. She tried hard to calm herself, pondering the matter repeatedly.

Suddenly, she realized that if she did her best to confess honestly, there might still be a chance for survival.

Once she understood this, her heart was filled only with regret.

Why couldn't she resist temptation? If she had been honest, she could still be living carefree now.

Zeng Zhenqing went to Tan Shaoting's office.

He saw him studying the task at hand.

"What's up? Are you heading out?"

Tan Shaoting never lied. At worst, he'd just stay silent.

"Yeah, we're all going together as a family."

"Haha, now you make the decisions, huh? But isn't that a bit unsafe? Xiao Su handling three kids sounds pretty tough."

"It's okay. The four of them will be waiting for me. There's no danger." Tan Shaoting, of course, wouldn't let worries rest with his wife.