Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

"Thank you, boss."

"Haha, you must be really happy, huh? When are you coming back?" Actually, there are a few tough tasks right now. But I feel bad pressuring Tan Shaoting to come back for them.

"It'll be May at the earliest. The wife and kids are coming along too. The weather's too cold for the kids to handle."

"Alright, arrange it as you see fit."

Can't really ask him to come back right now. This year alone, that kid completed several top-level tasks. He deserves a break, right?

"Boss, we're getting the marriage certificate today, and the kids' household registration is done."

"Congratulations. Enjoy your time at home on leave."

After hanging up the phone, Tan Shaoting breathed a sigh of relief, worried that his boss might ask him to come back. Seems that's not a worry anymore.

Informed the folks over here briefly, then hurried to the building.

Couldn't help but worry with just the wife by herself.

Once Su Yuanyuan entered the building, she started strolling around slowly.

Actually, not much was needed. They had nothing of what she already owned.

But it was too cold outside, and she had agreed with Tan Shaoting to meet here, so she strolled leisurely.

Some small items could still be bought—locks, candles, matches, and some modern-looking stuff.

She also bought some fabric. Since they're heading south, it's better to prepare some fabric from here, just in case it's needed later on.

With three kids, she'll have to make three sets of clothes, so they spend more on fabric than others.

She didn't have much fabric on hand, so she bought as much as she could.

No need for cotton, but bought some needle and thread.

Just when she felt she'd done enough shopping, Tan Shaoting showed up.

Seeing that his wife had bought so much, he took over carrying it all.

"Where are we headed? Shall we check out the supply and marketing cooperative?"

"Sure, nowhere else to go."

When they got to the cooperative, it was really empty, leaving them unsure of what to buy.

It was also quite cold inside. Those working there had a hard time.

After leaving the cooperative, Su Yuanyuan didn't want to stay outside anymore.

"Are you done with your work?"

"Yeah, nothing much left."

"Then I'll write a letter at the post office, and we'll head back slowly."

"Sure, are you writing to your hometown? But where's our photo?"

Su Yuanyuan sighed helplessly, "Alright, after writing the letter, let's go eat at a restaurant. I wanted to go to the cinema, but it's not open."

"No problem, let's head to the hotel instead, skip the restaurant."

That's how it went. At the hotel, while Su Yuanyuan tidied up the three kids, it was fortunate they didn't cry or fuss, or it would have been hard to explain.

How would you explain kids' cries in a hotel?

Half an hour later, they finally finished tidying up. Su Yuanyuan didn't put the kids into the space. Although it was cold outside, they were bundled up well, allowing them to stay out for a while.

Su Yuanyuan meant well, but the kids didn't know that, and they frowned outside.

"Yuanyuan, let them go in. Let them play on their own."

"They're really little geniuses, already choosing." Despite saying that, she still put them away.

Now it was just the couple left. Tan Shaoting lay down with Su Yuanyuan in his arms, covering them with his coat.

"Take a nap, and once you wake up, we'll eat."

It had been a sleepless night. It didn't bother him, but it was different for his wife. She'd get tired without sleep, so it was better for her to rest.

Su Yuanyuan nodded. Despite the unfamiliar environment, it felt different with Tan Shaoting by her side.

So, before long, she fell asleep in Tan Shaoting's arms, not feeling cold at all.

It wasn't until around 1:30 that Su Yuanyuan woke up, feeling exhausted from sleeping in that position.

They got up and ate, dumplings being the most convenient choice.

After eating, they lay back down again, without any plans to go out.

"Tan Shaoting, is it snowing outside?"

"Yeah, it's been snowing for a while. We'll pick up the photos and head back."

"Hmm, really. Why's it snowing now?"

"It's been a late snow this year. If it continues, it'll surely be heavy."

They're just waiting for the photos now.

At four o'clock, "Yuanyuan, you wait here. I'll check if the photos are ready."

"Let's go together. I'll feed the kids, it's the same no matter where we wait."

By 4:30, they checked out, braving the heavy snow to visit the photo studio.

Luckily, the photos were ready. They thanked the staff and hurried out. Outside the city, Tan Shaoting pulled out the car, rushing to head home.

Given the weather, no one would be outside, so they drove directly to the door.

Tan Shaoting was unwilling to let his wife suffer.

Once home, they both sighed in relief. The weather here was truly exhausting.

The house had some warmth, but it was still cold. Tan Shaoting handled everything without needing Su Yuanyuan's help.

Now let's talk about Zhao Yanping and them.

It took them six days to get there. The truck drove straight to the house, given the large amount of grain they brought.

Little Haiyan, in a foreign environment, clung tightly to Zhao Yanping, not letting go.

"It's okay. I'll unload the truck slowly. You just watch the child."

Zhao Yanping felt awkward and also worried about Zhang Fusheng.

After getting off the truck, she took Haiyan inside, giving her lots of dried fruits to snack on as she sat on the kang.

Mrs. Zhang watched with a smile and handed Little Haiyan some mahua.

"Mom's going to help Dad with your stuff, you stay here with Grandma, be a good girl while Mom works."

Little Haiyan knew since young that she needed to wait quietly while the adults worked. So, she nodded obediently.

Mrs. Zhang was very satisfied watching from the side.

"Xiao Ping, go on. I'll stay with Haiyan inside."

Blushing, Zhao Yanping called her "Mom" and then rushed out.

Mrs. Zhang was filled with joy, feeling everything was finally complete.

Little Haiyan sat on the kang, looked at Mrs. Zhang, and suddenly offered her a piece of dried fruit.

Such is human connection, and Mrs. Zhang felt her heart melt. Though this little girl wasn't her biological granddaughter, she sure was fond of her.

She picked Hai Yan up, "Hai Yan, call me Grandma. Grandma likes you."

"Grandma," came the crisp call from the little girl, making Mrs. Zhang even more delighted.

Even if her son never had children in the future, having this little girl was just as good, treating her as her own.

Zhao Yanping and Zhang Fusheng were unloading the grain. Hearing the noise, several neighbors came out to have a look.