Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

She hurried to tidy up the main room, as it was time to finish cooking.

Zhou Minli hurried back to change clothes when her mother-in-law said this.

Hearing the commotion in the main room, she knew it was time to act. She quickly came out to help.

For dinner, they were having flatbread, steamed red pickles, and sweet potatoes.

By the time the three men returned, dinner was already prepared.

Yang Minggang was very pleased with the meal his wife cooked.

Indeed, his wife's cooking skills were excellent, unlike the daughter-in-law who just muddled through and couldn't be said to have any particular taste. She couldn't even make the same things taste good.

While eating, Hu Chunhua shared her thoughts.

"Chunsheng is now a formal worker. When he gets married in the future, let him pay for it himself.

Also, eldest, you should go outside to build a house, or stack up walls in the yard.

Chunsheng, this house won't be yours in the future. Even if you work outside for only a year and come back, it still won't be yours."

The two brothers looked up at their parents.

Their brotherly relationship was quite good. This topic of dividing the family made them both think of each other.

Yang Minggang had no objections; it was fine to follow his wife's arrangements.

"Chunsheng, go and call your Uncle over. He needs to bring paper and a pen. Tell him our family is dividing property tonight."

Zhou Minli did not say a word throughout; since her mother-in-law was like this, no one could argue.

Yang Hongwen saw Chunsheng coming over, "What's up?"

"Uncle, my parents want you to come by."

"What's the matter?"

"My mom says I'm leaving. They're dividing our family property."

Yang Hongwen immediately understood what this meant. So, he went inside to grab a brush and rice paper and called Xu Chunjiao to come along.

Yang Zhiqiang didn't know what his wife said to his mom in the afternoon, otherwise, he wouldn't be sitting here so calmly now.

Yang Minggang sighed inwardly, "Zhiqiang, have you and your wife discussed whether you'll stay here in this yard or build a house outside?"

Zhou Minli had thought about this issue for a long time. She knew her untidy behavior annoyed her mother-in-law. Instead of being scolded all day, it was better to live separately; that way, her mother-in-law wouldn't see her, and there would be less anger.

Actually, Zhou Minli was just messy, but overall acceptable, which was why Hu Chunhua tolerated her.

Yang Zhiqiang also contemplated this matter. He didn't want to move out really, but his wife had mentioned it to him several times.

He didn't want his mom to be angry. He knew what his wife was like.

"Dad, let's go build a house outside."

Hu Chunhua felt uncomfortable hearing her son's decision, but she understood that familiarity breeds contempt, so it was better to live separately. The homestead had long been selected, and even if it's a bit late to prepare now, building next year is just fine.

"Zhiqiang, I don't know about Chunsheng's job situation, but I'm sure Xiao Tan helped." Still, she explained so there wouldn't be any hard feelings.

Yang Zhiqiang smiled and said, "Mom, I know. It would be a lie to say I'm not envious of a formal position, but I realize it's fate. Besides, I don't want to leave my wife and kids; there's nothing wrong with staying here at home."

Hearing his elder son's words, Hu Chunhua nodded.

Yang Hongwen and his wife arrived very quickly.

The family division had already been discussed, and there wasn't much conflict since nothing was given to Chunsheng.

Yang Chunsheng also understood that, after leaving for work, he wouldn't have many opportunities to return, so having a divided share in the house was useless to him.

Moreover, he understood that the job was secured with Xiao Tan's help because of his mom's good relationship with Yuanyuan, meaning it wasn't necessarily for his sake.

Now that a good thing had happened to him, his elder brother had no hope left. He was the formal worker, while his brother still had to farm, which was inherently unfair.

Yang Hongwen wrote down everything Hu Chunhua dictated and then read it out loud.

No one had any objections.

"Zhiqiang, Chunsheng, this family might be divided, but you're still blood brothers, connected despite any differences."

Both brothers nodded. Their brotherly bond was indeed strong.

After signing and pressing their fingerprints, Zhou Minli was quite straightforward; she was willing to divide the family property.

In her maiden family, there were many daughters. She wasn't born messy; it was simply being too tired to do anything right as a daughter, with endless work each day. Honestly, those were the days when she could fall asleep just sitting down, with no time for tidying up.

Gradually, she got used to it. Even after marrying, she couldn't change; she just always believed that the time spent tidying could be better used lying down and resting.

This family division was finally settled. Hu Chunhua was a bit uncomfortable, but she understood that her sons would become independent, and once they grew old and became incapacitated, their two sons would take care of them. This was also noted in the family division document.

Now there wasn't much; the couple kept some money aside, so they weren't afraid the daughter-in-law wouldn't be filial.

The eldest son and his wife returned to their room, leaving just the three of them.

"Chunsheng, you know the situation best. If there's an opportunity, help your older brother find a job in the future."

Hu Chunhua sighed.

"Mom, I know. Once I start working, I'll be the first to know if there are job openings. If there's a chance, I'll definitely come back for my brother. Trust me, Mom and Dad."

"As long as you know. Chunsheng, don't be dissatisfied about this family division; when you went out, you saw for yourself that what little we have at home is nothing out there."

"Mom, I understand. Frankly, even if you divided something for me, could I stay to use it?"

"As long as you understand."

"Yes, I get it."

"Here you go, these are all the introduction letters and certificates from the village. You and your dad should go to the police station tomorrow. Once your household relocation proof is sorted, buy the train tickets."

They stayed at home to prepare a set of bedding for their son, as there wasn't much else to take.

At night, the old couple lay on the kang. Yang Minggang was worried his wife might get stressed.

"Dividing the family is fine; out of sight, out of mind."

"I know, I just didn't expect Zhiqiang would agree to live separately." She thought it must have been suggested by the daughter-in-law.

"Don't you know Zhiqiang well? He's definitely afraid of seeing you upset whenever you look at his wife."

"Yes, I understand. It's nothing, it's just the two of us living twenty more years."

"Exactly, we'll have another twenty years together."

The next day, Yang Minggang went to the brigade to arrange a car, and the father and son headed to the county police station.

Yang Chunsheng took out the village introduction letter and his work certificate, and they promptly issued the relocation proof.

"Let's go buy train tickets at the station."

Yang Chunsheng bought tickets for the next day's train. On the way back, Yang Minggang advised his son.

"Dad, I know, I'm not foolish. Xiao Tan has already arranged the work for me, and from here onward, it's all on me. I will show exemplary performance.

I heard from Director Li that there are plans to promote me, as long as I work hard, there won't be any issues.

Once I achieve something, I won't forget about my brother."