Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

Kids need playmates too. From now on, I must make sure they interact more with other children.

I know my own issues, this is just how I am, but I can't let the kids become as withdrawn as I am.

Because there were a lot of playmates today, it was an hour later than usual when the four of them got home.

The temperature of the water basked in the yard was just right, so the three little ones each wanted to sit in their own tubs.

Taking advantage of this time, Su Yuanyuan started cooking.

Dinner was beef congee, with mushrooms, beef, and carrots mixed in. It looked particularly beautiful and appetizing.

She also prepared meat wraps and fried river shrimp for Tan Shaoting.

But while cooking, she sarcastically thought to herself, having gotten used to farm life, now she's hesitant to cook anything too good—is this the hassle of communal living?

The smell of the fried river shrimp was already quite strong. Who knows what the surrounding neighbors think.

Tan Shaoting rarely works overtime. Today he came back right on time.

Even before he reached the doorstep, he could smell the fragrance; his wife was frying shrimp.

When he entered the yard, he saw the three kids sitting in tubs playing with water. Water was all around them, and the water in the tubs was running low, so he hurriedly added more water for them.

"Qi Wen, are you cold?"

"Daddy, no, it's fun."

Seeing his daughter's wrinkled toes, Tan Shaoting knew they'd been playing for quite a while. He hurried inside to fetch towels and clothes for them.

The four of them tidied up. Tan Shaoting quickly set the table and brought out the river shrimp.

Each of the three kids grabbed a fried river shrimp and put it into Tan Shaoting's mouth before eating their own.

The fried river shrimp were especially crispy, so there was no worry of the kids getting hurt.

The kids liked the taste so much they didn't stop.

Su Yuanyuan gave each of them a bowl of congee and let them eat on their own.

"Yuanyuan, in a few days I have a task to carry out; let's all go as a family, and we can play outside for a few days."

"Is it far?"

"In S Province."

"That far? Are we driving or taking the bus?

How about the four of us go back to our hometown to visit, and you'll pick us up when you're done?"

"Wife, don't you want to see S Province?"

"It's so hot right now, and it's not good for the kids to sit in the car for too long."

"I was hoping we'd take this chance for a family outing."

Tan Shaoting felt guilty for limiting his wife and kids to staying here with him.

"When do we leave?"

"I was thinking the day after tomorrow."

"Alright, let's go together. If the kids can't take it, we'll wait for you halfway. Actually, this is also pretty good; the four of us can slowly follow behind you. This way, it won't be disruptive."

"Then I'll bring a car the day after tomorrow."

"That's hard to explain."

"It's alright. I'll work it out, but you'll be driving. Is it okay for the kids to be on their own in the back?"

Su Yuanyuan gave a slight smile, "That's another issue. If not, I'll just take the kids to play during the day and drive at night."

"That works too."

In truth, Tan Shaoting wasn't entirely willing, but since his wife had this idea, so be it.

Knowing they would be apart again for a while, Tan Shaoting went a bit overboard.

"I'm a bit tired."

"Wife, we haven't practiced the cultivation technique for a long time. Let's give it a try."

The next day, Tan Shaoting was refreshed. His schedule was packed, and it wasn't until lunchtime when he mentioned using two cars to Zeng Zhenqing.

"Is there an issue? But can Xiao Su manage alone?"

"Don't worry, she learned to drive abroad. Besides, she doesn't necessarily need to go anywhere."

"I see, as long as you're confident, but you really do have a big heart."

"What else could I do? Yuanyuan doesn't like this lifestyle. For me, and the kids, she's here.

I'm selfish, wanting her by my side. Otherwise, she'd never have left the farm."

"Xiao Tan, actually, the land around our garrison can be cultivated."

"I don't want my wife to suffer."

"Xiao Tan, have you considered getting Xiao Su involved? You two working together would be very harmonious."

"Boss, I've never thought of that. Yuanyuan doesn't like being constrained; the rules here are just a torment to her."

"The young woman loves too much freedom."

After work, Tan Shaoting called Da Rong over to check the two cars, since they were to leave early the next morning.

Su Yuanyuan was in good spirits all day. The thought of a road trip with the kids was delightful.

Seeing his happy wife and children, Tan Shaoting still felt a bit guilty.

"Yuanyuan, I'll complete the task as soon as possible so we can reunite early."

"Alright, the four of us will drive slowly, heading in the same direction as you. But are you going alone this time?"

"Yes. I find it safer on my own."

"You're just too outstanding, which is why you can't leave."

She didn't see her husband as bragging, just discussing the matter plainly. Neither of them wanted too many people around; it would only be a burden.

That night, Tan Shaoting was persistent, as if trying to make up for their upcoming separation.

The next morning, the five of them finished breakfast and went to start driving.

Tan Shaoting inspected the car Su Yuanyuan would drive, laying the back flat. It would be safer for the kids, and they could also rest.

At this moment, they didn't hide from anyone. Each got in a car and set off directly.

Many people watched. Interested parties began taking notes, like Cao Mingjun. This would be evidence in the future. Why do you get to drive a government car? That's a severe violation.

It's always been hard to catch Tan Shaoting off guard, but here he was handing them the opportunity.

There were many with their own agendas, but no one openly discussed it.

Zeng Zhenqing also knew their family had left. Today he could send Zheng Lanying off too.

In fact, it could've been done yesterday, but to avoid unnecessary trouble, it was postponed until today?

Zheng Lanying was led out and put in the car. She was unusually quiet and particularly cooperative.

Having faced death, she cherished life. After meeting with Su Yuanyuan, she'd come to understand a lot more?

One wrong step leads to another. Now there was no other way. This whole situation, it happened because she was too foolish.

Zheng Lanying smiled bitterly, admitting that Su Yuanyuan was right in calling her foolish, although she didn't like hearing it. But it was indeed the truth. She was extremely foolish.

If she hadn't thought herself clever, none of this would have happened. In this world, truly everything has its consequences.