Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

"Dad, we got fish today. Mom said we're having spicy fish stew."

Tan Shaoting kissed the three children. "Alright, whatever your mom makes is always delicious."

Su Yuanyuan felt at ease seeing Tan Shaoting come back. Previously, when they weren't together for long periods, she didn't feel like this. It was true, she had placed him in her heart.

Understanding this, Su Yuanyuan smiled even more happily.

The three children watched their dad prepare the fish in the yard, while Su Yuanyuan prepared the meal in the main room.

The kids asked questions about the outside world here and there.

Tan Shaoting picked the simple things and told them to the kids.

Su Yuanyuan was stewing meat in the main room. This was normal too. After all, the man was back, wasn't he?

The lunch was really quite plentiful, almost all meat dishes.

She knew that Tan Shaoting must have winged it all the way back. So, it was all his favorite foods.

However, Tan Shaoting wasn't in a rush to eat, and instead, he picked fish for the kids to check if there were any bones.

The whole family was satisfied with the meal. The kids didn't want to nap in the afternoon, clinging to Tan Shaoting.

They had a habit of napping, so even if they didn't want to sleep, they would fall asleep after an hour.

Tan Shaoting carried Su Yuanyuan to the next room.

Afterwards, both of them tidied up, afraid the kids would suddenly wake up.

"Yuanyuan, I met someone on the road who was just like Zheng Lanying."

"Really? How can there be so many?"

Su Yuanyuan was shocked, not expecting that apart from Zheng Lanying, there would be someone else.

"How did you know?"

Tan Shaoting told Su Yuanyuan about the process and the conversation between the girl and Hu Zi.

"It really is." She hoped in her heart that the person would be a bit smarter.

"Should we report this?"

Tan Shaoting nodded, "Definitely, this can't be kept secret.

I'll call Zeng Zhenqing this afternoon and let him handle it.

Was there anything going on while I wasn't home?"

"Yes, it was just a few days after you left. Zhou Cong received a call from you saying Chunsheng got injured at work and was in the hospital.

Later, Zhou Cong went to the enamel factory, and Chunsheng was fine."

"They're testing us. Or it's a threat to us."

"Tan Shaoting, find a way, let's leave."

"Alright, I'm already paving the way."

"I don't like living in fear."

Tan Shaoting held Su Yuanyuan tightly.

The next day, Tan Shaoting went to work and saw Zeng Zhenqing had arrived.

"Let Hu Zi go with you. He's seen the person."

"Why do you think that?"

"Her way of speaking is a lot like Zheng Lanying's, plus, how could someone who's supposed to be dead suddenly wake up? It's no minor injury."

"Alright, I'll go confirm it."

"Or let Hu Zi bring the person over?"

Zeng Zhenqing thought about it, "Okay, but make it quick."

Hu Zi set out alone, while Zeng Zhenqing didn't leave immediately.

"Leader, my family has been threatened now.

I solemnly request to leave. I still say the same thing. If there's anything I can do to help, I will, but I don't want my family and friends to be affected because of me."

Zeng Zhenqing also knew about the situation. "Xiao Tan, this matter will be thoroughly investigated. Rest assured."

"Leader, I'm not reassured."

Zeng Zhenqing was quite helpless. "Alright, I'll discuss it with the higher-ups.

But have you considered that even after you leave, someone might still keep an eye on you?"

"Yes, I've thought about it, but it's better than getting deeper into this."

"So have you thought about where to go?"

"Our family could just wander around, or perhaps, I go to another place, we live normal lives. When needed, I can carry out tasks secretly.

I used to think I should bring glory to my wife and children, let them live a good life.

But now I realize they might not need that. They just need my companionship."

Tan Shaoting had already set his bottom line.

Zeng Zhenqing sighed. Actually, Xiao Tan's plan could work, but right now, people are needed. Besides, he didn't say it, but Xiao Tan must know that he knows too much. This is what makes it difficult for him to exit.

"Leader. My mind is made up."

"Alright, I'll discuss it with the higher-ups, you can go to the county, maybe the police station, it'll be easier to handle."

"Okay. Somewhere remote is fine too."

"I understand. Wait for my message, or do you want to come with me to see the leader?"

"I don't mind, the leaders have been good to me, but I have no ambition, I just want my family to live happily together, without my wife and kids being worried every day."

"I guess the leader will want to talk to you."

Tan Shaoting nodded. "Even if I talk to them, I'll stay the same. After I leave, someone actually tried to kidnap my wife. I absolutely cannot tolerate that. I have a general idea of the situation."

Zeng Zhenqing nodded, this matter was indeed messed up, as the saying goes, 'even in war, emissaries are not harmed.' To target women and children like this, it really was despicable.

"Xiao Tan, I'm going to see Xiao Su, it's been a long time since I've seen the kids."

"Come have lunch at my place, yesterday my wife asked the canteen to buy some groceries for us.

I'm back. Today's meal will definitely be meat dishes."

"You're a lucky guy. When you leave here, what about the house in the city?"

"We'll keep it, maybe the kids can use it in the future."

Tan Shaoting let Zhou Cong know to inform Su Yuanyuan that Zeng Zhenqing would be having lunch at their home today.

The mother and the four kids were learning math, Su Yuanyuan wasn't using textbooks, just teaching them the basic addition and subtraction for daily use, and various applications. Honestly, teaching these three didn't provide much of a sense of accomplishment; as long as you explained, the kids understood.

Zhou Cong came over, giving the kids a chance to rest.

Since Zeng Zhenqing was coming for lunch, it was red-braised pork, red-braised fish, white rice, and steamed buns.

There were also some stir-fried greens, and steamed meat sausage, which was quite decent already.

"Mom, are we having steamed egg custard today?"

"Qi Wen wants to eat egg custard? No problem, but today we only have minced meat egg custard, not the three-flavored egg custard."

The little girl smiled and nodded, as long as there was food.

The kids played by themselves, while Su Yuanyuan began preparing the meal.

By the time Zeng Zhenqing and Tan Shaoting returned, the dishes were already on the table.

The three children sweetly called uncle.

Zeng Zhenqing was especially fond of the three children. Not only were they identical, but also very well-behaved. Now both the leader and he knew that the three children were particularly intelligent, as Zhang Yaohan often mentioned, always using them to motivate his students.

Watching the kids eat happily, Zeng Zhenqing thought that perhaps Su Yuanyuan was usually frugal for the sake of the kids.

"Xiao Su, it's important to be thrifty, but also don't shortchange the kids. We earn money for the sake of our children, right?"