Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

Chapter 1248: Chapter 1248: The Decision

Gu Ersheng nodded, "Sure."

"What do I need to give in return?"

"Nothing. Actually, it’s inevitable that you all will leave here. Even ten years from now, nothing will change for you.

It’s the same for Qi Wen and the other three as well. When they grow up, nothing will change for them either. By then, you won’t be able to live among the crowd."

Su Yuanyuan nodded, "So, you’ve been preparing for this for a while?"

Gu Ersheng honestly nodded, "Yes, I knew it long ago. As for preparation, there’s no need; we can leave anytime."

Su Yuanyuan nodded as well, "Alright, but we won’t make use of you for free. Let me know what you want?"

"There’s no need for anything. I have a five-hundred-year agreement with Qi Wen."

"Are you so certain we’ll go back with you?"

Gu Ersheng shook his head, "You won’t be able to reach the interface where I am."

At this point, Su Yuanyuan stopped asking.

"Fine, you don’t know what you want right now. When you need something in the future that doesn’t go against my principles, I’ll help you."

Gu Ersheng felt a bit helpless inside, knowing it would turn out like this. But there’s nothing wrong with that.

Tan Shaoting called out to him, "Senior, can we go to that interface?"

"It’s still uncertain now. We’ll calculate when you want to leave."

After saying that, Gu Ersheng entered Qi Wen’s Sea of Consciousness; finally, he could go back. Can he witness the growth of that person? The thought was quite exciting.

Now the family felt at ease, able to leave here, so they could fully enjoy life here during this time.

The next day, Qi Yan and his siblings went out; they weren’t familiar with the crops here, so they went out to take a look around.

The four of them stayed at home. Tan Shaoting was in the yard planting some vegetables that could be eaten now, wanting to experience life here.

Wei Guangxiang had just run into Qi Yan and the others on the road and lent them the donkey cart.

"Xiao Tan, I want to use a car to go to the city."

"The car keys are inside. You can ask Yuanyuan to give them to you."

"Aren’t you planning to leave? Why are you planting vegetables?"

Ever since Su Yuanyuan decided, she had been feeling much better.

"We’re not leaving until the autumn harvest. Here’s the car key."

"I’m going to the city to make arrangements. We’ll be leaving soon; we might still run into each other at Shushan."

"Okay, I don’t know how long I can stay at Shushan either."

Wei Guangxiang nodded. How could he not know? He just hoped he’d run into them and possibly have a chance to join them.

Wei Guangxiang left, and Zhao Qingjie came over with vegetables.

He looked at Tan Shaoting planting vegetables, thinking maybe they were planning to stay here long-term. Su Yuanyuan also came out from the house.

"Second Brother Zhao, is there something you need?"

"Nothing, just bringing you some vegetables."

Su Yuanyuan understood his intentions. As for Zhao Qingjie, she was rather speechless.

"Second Brother Zhao, come in and have a seat."

Zhao Qingjie followed inside. The two little ones were sleeping, so he went into another room.

"Second Brother Zhao, if there’s something, just say it."

"Yuanyuan, I came to ask if there’s any arrangement besides the cement factory job?"

Su Yuanyuan nodded, "There is, but it might not work for you. A relaxed job requires education."

Suddenly, Zhao Qingjie seemed deflated. He wasn’t educated, only knew a few characters, which he had learned from Su Yuanyuan.

"Yuanyuan, I thought about it all night and decided to go back with my dad. He won’t stay no matter what. From now on, he’ll live with me. He’s so old; I’m not comfortable leaving him alone in the village."

Su Yuanyuan was even more disappointed in Zhao Qingjie. He had ideas, probably worried about his reputation not being enough, so he used the elder as an excuse.

People who think like this really can’t rely on themselves.

Besides, her connection to Zhao Tian was just as fellow villagers; there was nothing more. Did he really think he had such influence?

"Even if I give you a relaxed job, you won’t be able to do it for long."

Zhao Qingjie wanted to say, with you around, who’s going to manage him? But he couldn’t say it out loud.

"If Second Brother Zhao wants to go to the cement factory, there’s no problem."

"Yuanyuan, I’ll think about it. If I go to the cement factory, could you arrange a job for Second Sister-in-law?"

Su Yuanyuan shook her head, "We don’t have suitable jobs for women without education."

Although Wang Xue had been arranged as a building salesperson; they probably didn’t know, but Su Yuanyuan clarified.

Besides, they didn’t have that much influence. As for Zhao Qingjie and his wife, she didn’t like them.

"Alright, I’ll reconsider."

But isn’t this supposedly for the elderly? So what’s there to reconsider? Too hypocritical, and yet he considers himself clever while thinking others are fools.

Zhao Qingjie left, and Su Yuanyuan paid no mind. Soon after, Zhao Tian came over.

This time, she disliked it even more.

"Uncle Zhao, is there something you need?"

Zhao Tian hesitated, "Yuanyuan, can you arrange jobs for Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law?"

"No. Men can do labor; women cannot."

"But how will we live when we return?"

"In the village, many people don’t have jobs but still live, right?"

Zhao Tian was caught off guard by the question, also realizing Su Yuanyuan’s displeasure.

"Hmm, I understand. I’ll head back then."

Su Yuanyuan said nothing further. People not satisfied always want more; these few, really not pragmatic at all.

Now it’s quiet. They weren’t as straightforward as Sun Yun; she had thoughts but was honest, didn’t play tricks.

At noon, the family had large plate chicken, using pre-made seasoning.

"Mom, this flavor is too strong," Qi Wen said.

"Is it not tasty?"

"The seasoning overwhelms the chicken’s aroma; boiled fish is tastier."

"I still have boiled fish seasoning here. Seems like you don’t like it. We’ll stick to the most traditional method next time."

Zhao Qingjie and his family were eating. He had a long face, feeling very upset.

He blamed Su Yuanyuan in his heart; why couldn’t she help him?

Zhao Qingjie’s mind was a bit twisted, feeling everyone should accommodate him, making Su Yuanyuan’s refusal feel like he lost face.

Qi Xuemei wasn’t happy either; she thought if a job was arranged for her, returning wouldn’t be impossible.

They used to be different, but this became a habit.

Zhao Tian ate in his own room, pondering Su Yuanyuan’s words, knowing asking too much would lead to nothing.

He remembered she had no additional feelings for her biological parents.

Between them, there was no bond, better keep it straightforward. Otherwise, if things were really unmanageable, it couldn’t be helped.

After lunch, Zhao Qingjie went to Zhao Qingxiang’s place.

Entering the yard, he saw his older brother feeding pigs.