Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

The four children gathered together and cheered as they ran. Although Zhuang Yuanxi still wasn't fond of talking, his expression was much more relaxed and he seemed a lot more lively.

Tan Shaoting led the four children in running. It was meant as exercise for them, but really, it was just to help them sleep soundly at night.

Now, three of them could already keep up with this pace. But for Zhuang Yuanxi, it was a bit painful.

Zhuang Jianmin followed beside his son. "You can do it, Xiao Xi. The little friends are ahead of you, you must not fall behind."

Since the kids were still young, Tan Shaoting only made them run one lap before leading them on a cool-down walk.

Zhuang Jianmin was in charge of logistics, and he truly admired their leader. However, whenever he held meetings, they never lasted more than ten minutes. So even though they met daily, they hardly spoke.

He also noticed that the young leader was a cold person. So he didn't try to get close.

An hour later, the little friends said goodbye. The three kids would never throw tantrums like other children their age would. Whenever Tan Shaoting called them, they would definitely follow him back.

Zhuang Yuanxi was very reluctant, but since the little friends had left, he didn't want to stay outside either.

Zhuang Jianmin held his son's hand. "Xiao Xi, you really like those kids?"

"Yes, Dad."

"What do you like about them?" Zhuang Jianmin was very curious. His son was a bit introverted, quite unique; he was very sensitive to good and evil.

"Just like them."

Zhuang Jianmin didn't ask further. Liking them was enough. He very much wanted his son to make more friends.

"I like their mom."

"Oh? What about their dad?"

"I don't dislike him."

Zhuang Jianmin reassessed the leader's family. He knew Tan Shaoting rose through strength, definitely not someone simple or clean.

His son didn't dislike him, which meant he was clean at heart.

"Okay, from now on Dad will bring you here every day to play with your little friends."

"Mm, little friends eat well."

Zhuang Jianmin was truly curious about the leader's children. He saw they were very obedient. Well, with more time spent together, he'll find out.

Back on this side, the three children went back, laughing and playing as they took a bath. Once back on the kang bed, each had a bottle of milk to drink.

The following days passed peacefully like this.

Zhao Yanli and her sister received a letter from Su Yuanyuan.

"It turns out Yuanyuan has reached the Capital. She didn't even receive my letter," Zhao Yanli muttered.

But soon she was happy. Yuanyuan was much closer to them now. This was good—more chances to meet.

Li Hongxiang at the farm also received a letter. However, they were busy with the autumn harvest. Even though they hired people, he and his two sons were still not free.

And now they had a hundred and fifty acres of land. There was even more work.

"Grandpa, I want to join the army."

Li Hongxiang looked at his grandson with a very stern expression. "No, absolutely not. If you can bear to watch me die, then go."

There'd been no news from his son and daughter-in-law, not knowing whether they were alive or dead.

How could he let his only grandson leave again?

Li Shaoguang dropped his head in dejection. He knew it would be like this, but he really didn't want to give up. That's why he asked, but seeing his grandfather in pain, he regretted it.

His memories of his parents had really faded a lot. He couldn't even remember their faces anymore. It was always his grandfather who had been by their side.

He really shouldn't make his grandfather angry.

"Grandpa, I won't have such thoughts again. I was wrong. From now on, I'll stay here and farm.

I'll always be with you and sister, Grandpa. Don't be angry, I promise I won't mention this again."

Li Hongxiang struggled not to cry while looking at his grandson, but it was really painful inside.

"Li Shaoguang, we won't always stay here farming. When your Sister Yuan Yuan left, she said it would be safe in a few years, so then we'll leave here."

Li Shaoguang nodded. Actually, whether he left or not, it was the same as not joining the army.

Li Liyun sat quietly on one side. She, too, didn't want her brother to join the army. They were the only three left at home. If her brother left, what about Grandpa?

"Your Sister Yuanyuan is now in the Capital. If you have anything, write to her."

Both nodded. Li Liyun was most pleased. She felt a motherly bond with Su Yuanyuan.

Back then, when the siblings were in the countryside and lost news of their Grandpa, it was terrifying. It was she who descended like an angel, giving them hope.

They obediently rescued Grandpa. From then on, Li Liyun saw Sister Yuan Yuan as a mother figure.

So she happily went off to write a letter.

Hu Chunhua and his family had long received Su Yuanyuan's letter, too. But they were busy now and thought to wait until they had time to send Su Yuanyuan some grain or something.

That girl used to send them grain, now their days were better. It was their turn to give her.

"Chunhua, don't tell Yuanyuan that she has no relations with the Su Family anymore. Don't let her get upset if she finds out."

"Peh, who'd get upset over that shameless person?

I'm going to tell Yuanyuan, let her be pleased. Even when Su Daqiang did such despicable things, can't I have my say?"

"No, just don't mention it to Yuanyuan. She's already busy every day watching the kids, why tell her this?" Yang Minggang had no choice. This wasn't something to be proud of.

"Got it, got it. I'm going to visit Yuanyuan."

"Alright, let's go together. Bring the girl more white flour. After the big autumn, I'll mill it a few more times, so the flour turns out whiter."

Yang Hongwen and his wife were also talking about this matter. "You say, the Old Su Family really only produced one Su Yuanyuan. Otherwise, it would be hard to speak of."

"Now, the mother and son know how to live well. That's already not bad."

"Indeed, with no grudges or hatred, we naturally hope they live well. This year, Liangliang has indeed changed quite a bit.

But you've turned into enemies with Su Daqiang."

"So be it. If that child wants to be better, can I not care?"

"What do you think is going on with Su Daqiang? I used to know him as an honest person, didn't expect it to turn out like this.

But deservedly so, he's given how much to that woman? Now caught, she's still with another man, now what?"

Yang Hongwen sighed. He really didn't expect Su Daqiang to turn out like this.

Isn't two hundred yuan enough to settle it?

"Yes, it's settled. But I think Su Daqiang won't let that woman off easily."

"Even if he doesn't, what can he do? The money was all sent by him. It wasn't stolen."