Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

Wang Mu pulled out a handkerchief from the cabinet and counted out twenty yuan.

"You two take it. It's wise to splurge when traveling, even if you come from a poor family. It's not as good out there as you might think.

But if you want to go, then go.

But remember, this is your root."

Yang Jiulang didn't want to take the money, but he only had five yuan on him. What could he do if he left?

"Mom, when we earn money in the future, we'll definitely pay you back."

Wang Mu didn't refuse. She felt sorry for her daughter, and she genuinely liked Yang Jiulang, a capable and honest young man.

"Go now. Be careful on the road, and keep the money safe.

Jiulang, you've worked for six months, remember to settle your account at the brigade office."

"Yeah, I know. We'll go to the county tomorrow to handle the paperwork."

"Yeah, I heard they give train tickets over there. I also heard there's a dining car on the train, supposedly not expensive. You two work hard when you get there, and life will get better."

Wang Shuqin started crying. "Mom, you and Dad take care, and wait for me to come back and see you."

"Alright. We'll wait for you to return. You two be mindful out there."

After Wang Mu sent off her daughter and son-in-law, she couldn't quell her anger.

She thought about waiting for her daughter to leave. She definitely wanted to give that old hag a good beating; she was truly despicable. But she'd wait until her daughter had left to avoid causing trouble for her.

After they returned to the Zhao Family, Wang Shuqin cooked while Yang Jiulang went to find the brigade leader.

He had just stepped out when someone from the Zhao Family next door came out.

"Jiulang, your mom was at the door cursing for half the day."

Yang Jiulang nodded awkwardly. This made him even more determined to go to Jiangbei. Even if he couldn't make two or three hundred yuan, he had to go.

He knew his mom had come to change her mind. Before marriage, he could barely manage, but now he had a wife, and in the future, there would be kids. They couldn't continue to live like before.

Yang Jiulang ran to Yang Hongwen's house.

"Uncle, my wife and I have decided, we're going to register at the county tomorrow."

"Alright, go," Yang Hongwen had heard in the afternoon about the troublemaker who had cursed at their door.

He couldn't help feeling sorry for this honest kid.

"Uncle, can I have my work points for this year?"

"Of course, don't worry. We'll sort it out tomorrow. I'll also get you a letter of introduction."

When Yang Jiulang returned, he had a smile on his face.

Supper was almost ready at home, and they hadn't eaten lunch, so for dinner, they had flatbread with pickles. They even pulled a few scallions from the yard.

Despite the simplicity, the couple ate with particular satisfaction, as they now had hope for the future.

The next day, before dawn, the couple took their letter of introduction and went to the county.

The farms needed people, and they wouldn't be turned away from registering.

By the morning, they had completed everything and even got train tickets for the day after tomorrow.

Now they were at ease.

They were told to go directly to the train station, as they had also received their subsidies.

Each received ten yuan, which was their meal subsidy for the train. They both felt at ease now.

Hurriedly returning home, they needed to settle the work points and see if anyone wanted to buy their grain, otherwise, they'd have to take it with them.

By the time they got home, it was past lunchtime. But hunger led them to the flatbread again.

No sooner had they finished than they heard knocking and shouting from the door.

The couple calmly sat inside. Yang Jiulang was used to it. Let her curse all she wanted; they wouldn't go out, otherwise, it would never end.

Knowing the door was bolted from the inside, Yang Mu realized her son and daughter-in-law were definitely in. So, she went crazy pounding on the door, cursing horribly.

Neighbors couldn't take it anymore, as everyone was resting at this time and would be going to work in the afternoon, but they couldn't compare with her.

Both families went directly to find the brigade leader.

Yang Hongwen was also resting but became furious upon hearing the complaints, veins bulging on his forehead.

Xu Chunjiao followed them over and saw the woman sitting at the door cursing.

Xu Chunjiao called out to someone from Zhao San's house, "Go get Yang Laoshu."

Yang Hongwen approached sternly. "Go curse at your own home. You're idle, but others need to rest. Sun Erling, I tell you, from this afternoon, you are to go to work. If you don't, go to another village because we don't want you here. If you don't work, you won't get any grain in the future."

Sun Erling might not be afraid of much, but she was truly afraid of not getting any grain.

"Brigade leader, are you siding with that brute?"

"You gave birth to him. If he's a brute, what does that make you? I've never seen anyone like you." Xu Chunjiao didn't hold back at all.

At that moment, Yang Laoshu also arrived. True to his name, he was honest. Otherwise, Sun Erling wouldn't be so brazen.

"Laoshu, if Sun Erling doesn't go to work, you won't get any grain."

This shut Sun Erling up, knowing the brigade leader was genuinely angry.

Yang Laoshu nodded, "Yes, I understand. I'll make sure she goes to work this afternoon."

"If she doesn't, it's okay; I'll report this to the township directly, and she can go wherever she wants."

"Brigade leader, I will go to work. Please don't assign me too strenuous tasks," Sun Erling pleaded with a flattering smile.

"The toughest job will be yours. If you perform well, you'll be allowed to work normally. If not, you know the consequences.

I've tolerated enough of your behavior; if you cause trouble, I have my ways to deal with you."

Yang Laoshu stood by listening.

"Alright, if you cause trouble and disturb others, anyone who complains to me will have your work points docked. Let's see how many points you have to spare."

This threatened Sun Erling effectively, so the couple left, feeling grievances.

Yang Jiulang then opened the door and came out, "Thank you, Uncle and Aunt."

"Alright, get back to work this afternoon."

Both knew this was a favor for them. After all, working for a day meant earning money for a day. They needed money to leave.

Yang Hongwen didn't mention their plan to go to Jiangbei, as it was best not to let others know. Otherwise, who knows what Sun Erling might do, given she had no other options.

If her husband had any backbone, she wouldn't dare act this way. She'd have been put in her place long ago.

But it was Yang Laoshu who was too cowardly. Thinking of this cousin, Yang Hongwen truly felt helpless. He'd been like this his whole life, and this was the one time he stood up, thanks to Jiulang's situation.