Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

The message here is that we have to wait for five days. But it's just five days. Still manageable.

With the receipt in hand, Zhao Yanping finally felt at ease.

"Brother Zhang, do we still need to register and pay at the transportation team?"

"Yes, let's go, I'll take you there." There's still five days, just right as I've taken leave for these five days. Seeing mom's expression, it seems she agreed. This way, I can spend these five days well with Zhao Yanping.

The two of them arrived at the transportation team and happened to meet Zhou Yongbing.

"Eldest Sister Zhao?" He of course recognized Zhao Yanping.

"Mr. Zhou, didn't you go to our farm?"

"Yes, I helped find fertilizer. Left last night. I have a few days' leave."

Zhao Yanping was quite happy to hear that another truckload of fertilizer was sent to the farm, ensuring they don't fall behind.

"Eldest Sister Zhao, what are you doing here?"

"Brother Zhang helped find another truckload. Yuanyuan and Xiao Li couldn't make it, so I came."

"Eldest Sister Zhao, why don't you come over to my place for dinner?" When I went to the farm, they treated me to good food and were very hospitable. Now that you're here, I must return the gesture.

Zhao Yanping laughed, "But there's no need. You should get back to work."

Actually, Zhao Yanping and Zhou Yongbing are the same age, just with her being slightly older.

Zhang Fusheng watched from the side, feeling a bit uncomfortable, looking at the young couple and then reflecting on himself, being ten years older than Zhao Yanping.

He suddenly felt a bit embarrassed. What if she thinks I'm too old?

"Eldest Sister Zhao, you shouldn't be polite. If it's inconvenient to come to my place, I'll invite you to a restaurant."

"Mr. Zhou, you really shouldn't trouble yourself. I really won't go, I prefer it outside."

"Xiao Bing, you go on, I'll entertain Xiao Ping."

Zhou Yongbing paused for a moment, "Brother Fusheng, you should still invite Eldest Sister Zhao to dinner. I've been to their place twice, and they took very good care of me."

"It's okay, rare vacation days. You go find your girlfriend and have fun. I'm taking a few days off too, I'll take care of Xiao Ping."

Zhou Yongbing belatedly realized that Brother Fusheng's way of addressing Eldest Sister Zhao was different. He had a feeling, could it be that Brother Fusheng had feelings for her? He took a quick glance at the smiling Zhao Yanping and understood.

"Alright. Eldest Sister Zhao, I'll be on my way first." Maybe I should buy some things.

Thinking of this, he asked again, "Eldest Sister Zhao, where are you staying?"

"Mr. Zhou, I'll be staying at Brother Zhang's place for the next few days."

"Okay, got it." I should buy some meat to give to Brother Fusheng's family. It'll make me feel better.

"Let's go, let's book the vehicle and pay."

"Okay."

Zhao Yanping was really in a great mood, initially thinking it would be quite difficult, but things were settled the next day. Even though there are still five days to wait, everything is arranged, just a matter of waiting now.

"Xiao Ping, do you have a good impression of Xiao Bing?"

"Why not? This Mr. Zhou has helped a lot."

"Xiao Bing has a girlfriend."

Zhao Yanping paused, then laughed, "Mr. Zhou is a good person, he will surely be very happy in the future."

Zhang Fusheng was particularly attentive to Zhao Yanping's expression, realizing he had overthought, and his mood inexplicably improved a lot.

The two quickly paid, and also received the receipt. Now it was truly just a matter of waiting.

"Xiao Ping, wait for me a moment. I'll go apply for leave."

Zhang Fusheng spoke with the team leader about taking leave and also requested to delay his trip to the farm by five days.

"Fusheng, your intentions are clear; it's not just about the leave."

Zhang Fusheng just smiled. The team leader was an old neighbor from childhood. They grew up together, so their relationship was particularly good.

"That's right, I've got my eye on this girl and plan to have a good chat these next few days."

"You should have done this sooner. Aunt Zhang can finally be at ease."

His brother's request for leave wasn't a problem at all, and it was readily approved.

He even accompanied him out, and upon seeing Zhao Yanping, he smiled. His brother had good taste this time. She seemed like a gentle, family-oriented woman.

The two left the transportation team, and Zhang Fusheng biked back home with Zhao Yanping. He was now eager to spend some time alone with her.

Upon arriving home, they saw the old lady stitching shoe soles. Zhao Yanping promptly sat beside her.

"Aunt, let me help. I've got strength in my hands."

Mrs. Zhang didn't stand on ceremony and directly handed it to Zhao Yanping, watching her skillfully stitch the shoe sole, guessing she was probably thrice as fast as she was. The more she watched, the more satisfied she became.

Upon seeing her son making eyes at her, the mother and son found an excuse and went out.

"Mom, how is Zhao Yanping?"

"She's fine, why wouldn't she be? I think she's quite good. But Fusheng, perhaps you don't know, Zhao Yanping may not be able to have children in the future." That's the only thing the old lady was a bit unsure about.

"Mom, that's okay. Isn't there still Xinhua? Besides, she has a little girl, we can just treat her like our own child."

"Alright, I also think this young woman is quite good. It's just that I heard she doesn't plan to marry."

"No problem, I'll go talk to her in a bit. It's best to be straightforward."

"Sure, let's have a mother-son chat."

"Mom, you should go buy the groceries first, I'll talk to her alone."

It's a bit embarrassing in front of mom.

Mrs. Zhang was amused by her son's words but nodded anyway. She walked into the room, "Xiao Ping, I'm going out to buy groceries."

Zhao Yanping put down the shoe sole, "Aunt, I'll go with you."

"No need today, I'll take you along tomorrow," Mrs. Zhang said with a smile.

Zhao Yanping didn't think too much of it. She continued stitching the shoe sole, a task she was well-acquainted with, as she made quite a few pairs every year.

After his mom left and it was just the two of them, Zhang Fusheng finally went back into the room. He climbed onto the kang (heated bed).

Zhao Yanping glanced at Zhang Fusheng, having thought he had gone out.

"Xiao Ping, I'm interested in you. What do you think of me?"

Startled, Zhao Yanping pricked her hand, bleeding from the surprise.

Zhang Fusheng immediately grasped her bleeding finger and put it into his mouth.

This startled Zhao Yanping into trying to jerk her hand back.

But she couldn't pull it back. Now, her face was flushed with blood.

Zhang Fusheng realized what he was doing amidst her struggle, but at that point, her finger was already in his mouth, so he didn't let go.

However, he kept his eyes on her, noticing how unnaturally red her face became.

It was quite unexpected. Even after having a child, she was still this shy.

After a while, he finally released her.

Zhao Yanping retracted her hand and moved back, but sitting on the kang, where could she retreat to?

"Xiao Ping, I'm serious about this. You see how I am. The only thing is, I'm older than you."