Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

Chapter 976: Chapter 976: Figuring Things Out

Zhao Yanping really spoke earnestly. She knew that her younger sister truly didn’t want her to come here; now that she’s back, such things have happened.

Xiao Jing hung her head; she understood all of it. But it was too painful, she had no energy at all.

"Xiao Jing. Think carefully, if Xu Hongbing has to choose, you’ll definitely be the one he gives up on.

You’re so capable, you can live well without him. In the future, if you want, you can find a man who cherishes you, or just live with your two sons, earn money for them, ensure they can go to school without worrying about money, take care of them, and cook meals every day. No matter how good or bad it is, let them eat their fill."

"Big Sister, that’s what I think too, but what can I do?"

"That’s why I’m telling you to go back to farming; you’ll have no problem supporting the two kids.

I used to think a woman couldn’t do it, but when I left the Shang Family and farmed with Xiao Li, when I first earned money, I was truly happy; I’m just as good as any man."

Xiao Jing listened to her sister’s words with her head down. "Do I really have to go back?"

"Xiao Jing, I advise you to go back; there’s simply no work here. Do you know how many women here are at home taking care of the elderly and kids?

And you don’t have an education, which makes finding suitable work even harder.

If you stay idle here all day, you’ll overthink everything.

But if you’re busy every day, you won’t think wildly. Eventually, you’ll forget about Xu Hongbing, and over time, you’ll find life is easier without him."

"Big Sister, is it really like that?"

Zhao Yanping nodded, "That’s exactly how it is; that’s how I got through it.

Honestly, if your brother-in-law wasn’t really good, I wouldn’t want to marry again."

"Big Sister, I’ll go back; I came here hoping you could help me find work."

Zhao Yanping shook her head, "It’s very difficult; almost all the men are at work supporting the family.

Xiao Jing, you must stand up; you don’t know, during the fall, four big kids ran to the suburbs after school every day to gather grain and help others with labor.

Even the kids know how to work hard; as an adult, do you think you have the face to not do the same?"

Xiao Jing this time nodded firmly, "Big Sister, I’ll go back tomorrow. There’s still a piece of land next to Second Brother, and Director Feng will surely take care of me."

"Alright, you go ahead, Haifeng will stay here; it’s fine, we’ll take care of him, and honestly, there’s no need for much from us. The kids are very sensible.

Just go back and earn money for Hai Jun and Haifeng; the money you have is really not much. The kids need quite a bit for school.

You should thank God; Hai Jun is sensible and always finds his own way to get notebooks and pens.

With such sensible kids, you should secretly be happy."

"Alright, Big Sister, I’ll go back. At home, there’s Big Brother and Second Brother to care for us."

"That’s right, but you must stand up; otherwise, over time, siblings may not say anything, but they all have families of their own.

You can live independently; with your sister-in-law’s and Qing Jie’s wife’s character, they will surely help you."

"Yes, I know, I will. You’re right; I’ll go back to earn money for the two kids. I’ll certainly support them."

Zhao Yanping reassuringly patted her sister’s shoulder, "Xiao Jing, you can do it. Remember, if Xu Hongbing ever comes looking for you, don’t agree, unless he really doesn’t want the child, then you can give him a chance.

If you forgive him, you’ll just be making things difficult for yourself. For the rest of your life, you will think about this every day."

Xiao Jing smiled woefully, "Big Sister, I know. I think about it constantly now. I will not live with him again."

"Xiao Jing, if you find someone suitable in the future, don’t hesitate to pursue a new marriage; not all second marriages are bad. Your brother-in-law treats me very well, and I believe you’ll find someone too.

I remember Yuanyuan and Xiao Li said she told Xiao Li that people aren’t always in hardship, but if you want to get out of it, you need a good mindset and must strive."

"Yes, I understand. I’ll do that. Don’t worry, Big Sister; I won’t spend the money. I’ll save it for the two kids for when they’re older and starting their own families."

"Good, that’s how it should be; let others see that you yourself can live well."

"I know, I’ve memorized it."

"Let’s go, check on the kids; Xiao Jing, you’re lucky. Hai Jun is really great."

Xiao Jing nodded, the two sisters went downstairs. Xiao Jing felt unsteady, smiled self-deprecatingly. And that’s right, I cannot keep living like this, even when it’s hard I have to endure.

The kids looked at the two sisters coming in, not daring to speak.

"Hai Jun, Mom made mistakes, I won’t do this again; I’ll return tomorrow, I’ll still farm. Don’t worry, Mom can support you through college."

Hai Jun’s eyes reddened; Dad had abandoned them, and Mom was always sad. Now it’s finally better.

"Mom, I will study hard too; I’ll take care of little brother while Haifeng stays here."

Xiao Jing nodded through tears, "Good, let’s all work hard, from now on I’ll be a good mom."

This time Zhao Yanli breathed a sigh of relief. She is finally gone; she doesn’t like Second Sister, afraid that she’d say all this now but behave the same when facing issues later. Gone is good, out of sight, out of mind.

"Xiao Li, come with me to buy tickets." Xiao Jing also knew her younger sister didn’t like her; in the future, the kids would need the sisters’ care. She knew what Xiao Li worried about.

Actually, she couldn’t guarantee it herself, though she thought that whenever she felt like repeating mistakes in the future, she’d remember her two sons still needed her.

"Okay, I’ll take you to the train station; are you alright going back alone?"

"Don’t worry, I can read a few words, and you and Big Sister can help me deposit the money, write Hai Jun’s name, you hold it, and when the kids need money, you can give it to them.

I won’t spend money myself; honestly, after all these years of marriage, I really haven’t spent much." She finished with a self-deprecating smile.

"Okay, don’t worry, I’ll help Hai Jun keep it safe."

That’s the right way. Just afraid that she’ll be gullible and tricked by Xu Hongbing later.

The three sisters left, the bank was about to close, and they had to hurry up.

Deposited the money, the savings book was in Zhao Yanli’s hand, and the three sisters went to the train station again. The train ticket was for eight o’clock tomorrow morning.