Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

Chapter 863: Chapter 863

Zhang Fusheng hadn’t finished eating when Zhang Haisheng came over. Now he had upgraded from carrying money in a parcel to simply holding a briefcase, thanks to having a car now.

Before, he felt awkward because of Shang Zhiqiang, but now he no longer felt that way. Since no one really minded, he let go of his concerns. However, he still avoided going to Zhao Yanping’s house because he felt embarrassed to see her.

"Accountant Zhang, come have a bite."

"No, no, I’ve already eaten."

At this moment, Feng Baoshan also came in.

"Mr. Zhang, I really appreciate your help."

"Director Feng, there’s no need to be polite. My in-laws are all here under your care; this is nothing."

With some polite conversation, Zhang Fusheng left in his car.

Feng Baoshan drove to the main office and saw Li Hongxiang sitting in the donkey cart.

"Old Li."

"Director Feng, I’m here to get introduction letters for our three generations."

"No problem, I’ll write them up right away."

The two went into the office, and the room was quite cold.

"Old Li, have a seat."

Feng Baoshan took out letterhead printed with "Second Farm" and began writing the introduction letters.

After writing, he started stamping them, and Li Hongxiang watched from the side.

Three introduction letters were stamped with an official seal, and another blank letter was stamped as well.

Li Hongxiang was genuinely grateful to Feng Baoshan, even though they might never need them, it was good to be prepared.

"Thank you, Director Feng."

"Don’t mention it. When are you leaving?"

"Today, I’ll go back and give Zhao Qingxiang a heads-up. He has to help take care of this little donkey and also send us to the city for the train."

"If you’re not coming back, make sure everything is sorted out."

"Okay, I understand. I’ll make proper arrangements."

Li Hongxiang rode the donkey cart home. Looking at the yard, he was really reluctant to leave. After so many years of rain and snow, the house had no problems at all. There’s a millstone in the yard, a well, and a reservoir behind it—truly a blessed land. If he didn’t come back, he couldn’t just give it away to anyone.

"Grandpa, did you bring back the introduction letters?"

"Yes, I did. I’m going to Zhao Qingxiang’s house."

Li Shaoguang drove the cart, and the grandfather and grandson went to the Zhao Family home to find no one there. Then they drove over to Zhao Tian’s house.

Zhao Qingxiang and his family were there working for the elderly couple, all sitting on the bed shelling corn.

"Mr. Li, please have a seat," Zhao Tian invited Li Hongxiang.

"Brother Zhao, I came here to see the eldest."

"What’s the matter, Mr. Li?" Zhao Qingxiang put down the corn cob in his hand.

"I’m taking the kids to see Xiao Su, and if things go well, I probably won’t come back. You know the house I live in belongs to Xiao Su. I don’t want to give it to someone else, so I thought I’d ask you."

Sun Yun was very excited upon hearing this, as she had long taken a liking to that house. But she never had the opportunity.

Even though there’s not much land, only one hundred acres, there are still dozens of acres by the reservoir. Even if it’s farmed, no tasks need to be turned in.

"Mr. Li, are you really not coming back?"

"It’s not certain yet. Just making preparations. It’d be too troublesome to decide later if I don’t come back."

"Of course, Mr. Li. The house is good, the land is good, and it’s next to the reservoir. There’s just not much land.

But that’s just right. I want Xiao Ling and Xiao Le to go to school. We can manage one hundred acres ourselves."

How could Zhao Qingxiang not know? The real money is in raising ducks while living there, as the second sister’s family clearly sees.

"Actually, if you are interested, there’s wasteland next door. You can take your time with it.

Let’s meet Director Feng at three in the afternoon to discuss it. He won’t disagree with this decision.

If I come back, I’ll continue living there. If not, you can have it. This belonged to Xiao Su."

"I understand, Mr. Li, thank you."

Li Hongxiang waved his hand. He had more trust in Zhao Tian and Xu Hongbing than in Second Brother. Besides, they are familiar with Xiao Su, so it makes sense to leave it to them.

"Mr. Li, living out there won’t be easy either, will it?"

Li Hongxiang understood Zhao Tian’s point; there was no sarcasm intended. He nodded, "It’s uncertain what will happen, but I just want the kids to experience something different."

"Yes, looking at Shaoguang, he’s a promising child."

"Always cooped up here, I’m afraid it will limit the kids’ growth."

"Indeed, the future belongs to the children."

"Alright, we’ll go pack up. Qingxiang, take us to the city tomorrow, and take care of the donkey. If I don’t come back, the donkey will be yours."

"Mr. Li, that really won’t do."

"No need to say anything."

Zhao Qingxiang said nothing more, determined not to take advantage of Mr. Li.

The family saw off the Li family’s grandfather and grandson. Sun Yun couldn’t stop smiling.

An Lixia was also happy for her eldest son. Although she hadn’t seen the house, she had heard about it.

"From now on, you’ll be closer to Xiao Jing," her mother-in-law commented, making Sun Yun’s smile a bit less bright.

"Mom, we’ll come back to help too."

An Lixia patted her daughter-in-law’s hand, "No worries, your dad and I can hire a few more people. It’s really not a big deal."

Sun Yun looked at her mother-in-law’s sincerity and felt reassured.

The family continued shelling corn, hastening their own corn harvest, which would help if they really moved.

Zhao Xiaoling and her sister were very happy too. They hadn’t been at school for almost three years. They knew that the courtyard was particularly good, and there was also a reservoir, making it very convenient for catching fish.

The favorite thing was the stone mill in the yard, which meant they wouldn’t have to take a cart to the main office to grind grain anymore.

After a five-person family finished their meal and washed up, the three sisters lay in bed.

"Sis, do you think Mr. Li will be able to find Aunt Yuan Yuan?"

"I think so. They all say Mr. Li was brought back by Aunt Yuan Yuan herself."

"And Mr. Li’s family is full of capable people."

"Sis, when we become capable, can we also go find Aunt Yuan Yuan?"

"I guess we could? I don’t really know. But we both have to be capable first."

The two sisters fell silent, knowing well enough how hard life can be. They realized that only by relying on themselves could they secure a better future.

After returning home, Li Hongxiang found his eldest granddaughter already cooking dinner.

"Grandpa, you’re letting Uncle Qingxiang’s family live there?"

"Yes, better to give it to them than to someone else. After all, they’re at least people Aunt Yuan Yuan knows."

"Giving it to them is perfect. Uncle Qingxiang is a sensible person.

Grandpa, do you think Sister Yuan Yuan would remember me?"

"Why wouldn’t she? Don’t worry. We’ll try to get you two in school. Jobs can wait a few more years."