Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

Chapter 1253: Chapter 1253: Lending a Hand

Feng Baoshan is also unwilling now. It’s just about time to achieve something, and leaving now is really not a wise decision.

But he still hopes to get things done before their family leaves; that would definitely be beneficial to him.

"Xiao Tan, I want to have things sorted out before you leave."

Tan Shaoting nodded, "No problem. Once the road is drivable, I’ll take you there to arrange it."

With that, Feng Baoshan was relieved, exchanged a few words, and went home.

Days passed like this. Five days later, the road was passable for cars. Tan Shaoting took Feng Baoshan to the city.

After everything was arranged, Feng Baoshan was completely at ease and was immensely grateful to Tan Shaoting.

"Director Feng, no need for that. We also appreciate what you’ve done for us."

Feng Baoshan waved his hand, "No, no, I haven’t really done anything."

Tan Shaoting smiled, "Whether you did or not, we know ourselves."

When he got home, he saw his son preparing fish, knowing that they were having fish for dinner today.

"Where’s your mom?"

"She went to the Zhao family to deliver fish."

Tan Shaoting went too, as he hadn’t seen his wife for half a day.

On his way back, he happened to run into their mother and two kids.

He picked up Qi Hao and Qi Xuan, and the two little ones were ecstatic to see their dad.

Su Yuanyuan smiled, "Tomorrow, the Zhao Qingxiang family will start their autumn harvest."

"Mom, are you so happy because you want us to work?"

Su Yuanyuan nodded, "Yes, so you can experience corn picking."

"It isn’t too hard, right? It’s certainly easier than bending over to harvest herbs."

"It’s easier but very prickly."

Qi Wen shrugged, not minding much.

For lunch today, the Zhao family was also making fish stew, the big fish weighing five or six pounds.

"Xiao Yun, I’ll go call Dad for dinner."

Sun Yun didn’t respond immediately, and after a while. "You can call him, but Zhao Qingxiang, remember you promised me not to deliver."

Zhao Qingxiang nodded, "I know. Don’t worry, you’re pregnant, and it takes two months to travel back and forth. I don’t feel safe with you going."

"As long as you remember." She was afraid he’d soften his heart and play the good guy.

If they really delivered it themselves and something went wrong, all the responsibility would be theirs, and the second family would again be seen as the good people.

Let them handle the delivery; their family won’t get involved in this mess.

Zhao Qingxiang arrived at Zhao Qingjie’s house; the whole family was home today. Qi Xue Mei was cooking as well.

"Dad, come to our house for dinner. Yuanyuan brought a big fish, and we’re having fish stew."

Zhao Tian stood up, wanting to follow his eldest son.

Although Zhiping was still a child, upon hearing about eating fish, he wanted to join.

Of course, Zhao Qingxiang didn’t refuse, and he called Zhiping to come along.

Zhao Qingjie remained silent, feeling unhappy inside.

Su Yuanyuan only cared for the eldest brother and didn’t care about their two families at all.

The eldest brother didn’t hire anyone to help this year. Seeing the situation, he assumed they’d help during the autumn harvest.

Why couldn’t he have the same? Could it be that Su Yuanyuan looked down on Qi Xue Mei? It’s very possible. She was only friendly with Xiao Li and the elder sister-in-law.

For lunch today, they were still having buckwheat pancakes. Zhao Qingjie was getting sick of it.

Qi Xue Mei was also in a bad mood, feeling jealous of the eldest family’s fish from Su Yuanyuan. Why didn’t their family get any? Otherwise, they’d also be having fish stew at home instead of sending their son to eat at someone else’s house.

The three of them reached home, and the fish stew was simmering, smelling really good.

Zhao Tian sat at the side waiting, while Zhao Qingxiang went outside to cut some water spinach.

During the meal, Sun Yun only had a few bites of fish, watching the three of them eat.

Zhao Tian sighed internally. If it were the second family, she wouldn’t have missed a single bite, but the eldest was truly considerate of the men.

"Picking corn tomorrow?"

Zhao Qingxiang nodded, "Yes, tomorrow we’ll start picking. It’s better to finish early so when Xiao Yun gives birth, it won’t be stressful."

"Not hiring help?"

"Yuanyuan said earlier that she’d bring her three kids to help early tomorrow."

Zhao Tian nodded, "You have a good relationship with Yuanyuan. Don’t lose it. I saw Feng Baoshan come by a few days ago. He must be seeking Su Yuanyuan’s help."

Zhao Qingxiang nodded, "I know."

He had nothing to ask of Su Yuanyuan. Maintaining this relationship was crucial, mainly because they were so good to his family.

Sun Yun said nothing. She also knew her father-in-law blamed her for her mother-in-law’s death, which made her very angry.

Zhiping, though young, had a great appetite. He ate two cornmeal cakes and fish soup.

After they were full, Zhao Tian left, knowing his daughter-in-law didn’t welcome him. The next day, at seven, Qi Yan and the three of them arrived at the field, all bundled up, following their mother’s advice.

Tan Shaoting came along and taught the three siblings how to pick corn, which really didn’t require much skill.

It was just forty acres, and it took three days for all the corncobs to get home.

Sun Yun stayed home alone, husking corn, and cooking, but it was only for the two of them; the three kids didn’t eat there.

"I had it easy this year. Qi Yan even said he’d help cut the corn stalks tomorrow."

"Yes, I haven’t done much work this year."

Zhao Xiaojing and Zhao Qingjie’s eyes were red. They planted as much corn as their elder brother, but without hired help, while their elder brother’s corn was all home, half of theirs was still in the fields.

But being envious was useless. Xu Hongbing was much more composed, consoling his wife who still wore a frown, "That’s their fate."

"How long have I known Su Yuanyuan? How come she doesn’t help me?"

Xu Hongbing stayed silent, thinking with your personality, would anyone care?

Zhao Qingjie, even more sullen, was simply ignored.

In the next five days, the brothers were engaged in cutting corn stalks, and they even helped bring it all back.

Zhao Qingxiang didn’t know how to thank these three brothers enough.

He slaughtered two chickens that day and invited the whole family over for dinner.

Tan Shaoting even brought a fish. That way, he didn’t worry about running out of food.

Zhao Tian knew the eldest son’s family would have a delicious meal today, as he saw Xiao Tan delivering fish too. But he waited and waited, yet no one came to call him.

Even when the meal at his second son’s was ready, no one sought him out. Embarrassed to go himself, he could only settle for steamed buns and pickled vegetables at home.

Sun Yun cooked well. She also stir-fried soaked soybeans with green chilies.

It wasn’t buckwheat pancakes today. She made steamed buns, fearing the kids wouldn’t adjust well.

"Sister-in-law, we’re leaving tomorrow."

"Yuanyuan, you’re leaving already?" Sun Yun truly couldn’t bear to see them go.

"Yes, as it’s getting colder, we still have to drive, so it’s better to leave early."

"Yuanyuan, you won’t be coming back, will you?"