Rebirth in Famine: She Thrives by Lucky Space

Chapter 1039: Raising Children

The child is still young and doesn’t understand things or remember them, but I’m afraid that neglect becomes a habit, and when she grows up, there’ll be a barrier between us.Since we’ve adopted her, we must treat her well.

Wei Kaiyun had no appetite after his youngest son’s cries earlier, so he just randomly ate a bowl of rice and put it down, intending to take the egg custard from his wife’s hands to feed him.

Jiang Xinyu glared at Wei Kaiyun, watched him smile sheepishly, and decided not to bother with him, going to eat her meal instead.

Wei Kaiyun fed his son, watching the little guy eat sweetly, which made him feel somewhat better.

Shi Jing and Feifei looked at their silly younger brother’s foolish smile, speechless, wanting to ask where his earlier persistence went.

Everyone was affected by the cries from earlier and had lost their appetite, even though today’s meal was good, it didn’t taste as good as usual.

"Xinyu, if Ah Bao is like this in the future, I don’t think I could be hard-hearted." Zhao Xiaoli said softly.

"You two will both be doting parents, but Shi Xian is a special kid. Shi Jing and Feifei didn’t act like this, see how Tingting is also very well-behaved, but it’s just him."

"Xinyu, teach Ah Bao in the future."

Zhao Xiaoqiang listened to his sister’s words. He felt very sorry for his nephew, thinking he was being sold out by his mom. Sister Jiang usually seems easy-going, but earlier, he felt truly scared.

"If I manage, I guess you two won’t be willing. Better leave it to Master Shang in the future."

Shang Zhenkun laughed and nodded. "I have quite a method for teaching kids now."

After finishing the meal, they sat for a while before everyone went back to rest.

Wei Kaiyun coaxed his youngest son to sleep, and the little girl lay down beside and fell asleep too.

He then went over to embrace Jiang Xinyu, "Honey."

"Feeling sympathetic?"

"Yes, I can’t stand watching the child cry."

"Then Shi Xian will be under your guidance in the future."

Wei Kaiyun smiled bitterly, "I can’t manage, I’m the doting father, you’re the stern mother."

"So you get to be the good guy?"

"I really can’t be harsh."

"Hmph, you say that lightly."

Wei Kaiyun embraced his wife, but felt a bit mischievous, knowing it’s daytime and his wife wouldn’t agree, so he just indulged in holding and kissing her.

In the afternoon, Li Yungui and Wen Zhengzhong came over together.

The four went into the study. Wen Zhengzhong was visiting Wei Kaiyun’s home for the first time and was truly amazed.

He was even more shocked inside the study. These antique books and paintings shouldn’t be allowed, right? But just look here, half a wall is filled with books, the other wall with paintings.

"Please have a seat, Mr. Wen."

"Thank you."

"Mr. Wen, this time we invited you over to draft an application for Village Chief Li,

meaning to hand over the pesticide factory and corn machines to the higher authorities."

Wen Zhengzhong has been in his position for many years and understands this well.

So he nodded, seeing the paper and pen already prepared on the table.

He bowed his head to write while the other three conversed in hushed tones.

"Xiao Wei, Liu Xuefa can teach medicine."

"Then let those interested learn in their own time, having more skills is always good."

"I think the same, everyone should do their work, they can’t use learning medicine as an excuse to avoid work."

"When are we going to the city?"

"We can’t go tomorrow, right? I walked back and the road is too muddy; this rain really soaked through."

"One hundred acres of corn are still unplanted, are we still planting cabbage?"

"Village Chief Li, the cabbages from private plots are enough. This year, with so many chickens, the demand for corn and soybeans is huge. Let’s stick to grains, buying them isn’t feasible for us, is it?"

"That’s true, so we’ll start manual planting tomorrow. The tractor can’t get in.

Also, Wang Shulin and the others will bring people to help manage the tractor. I plan on letting Yun Qiang, Jiushang and Shuangjiang go.

These three are reliable, carrying this much money, I’m not at ease."

"Well, let’s send two more people, having them carry some money with each is much safer."

"Sending two more is possible, but work is so busy now, I’m worried about delays."

Li Yungui is right, indeed, the province needs everything now.

"We won’t miss two people, still better to send a couple more."

"Alright, I’m also worried they’ll be too tired driving back alone.

Luckily, we’re able to buy diesel over there, or refueling would be a problem."

"Now we can relax whether or not to build a warehouse, with several workshops at the pesticide factory, we’re at ease."

Wei Kaiyun smiled, "Village Chief Li, have you thought it through? If the higher authorities demand production to continue in our village, what will you do?"

Li Yungui was caught off guard by the question, but what Xiao Wei said is possible.

"Then we’d be giving away the profits," he murmured.

"Is it agreement or disagreement?"

"Disagreement, I still need this building."

Wei Kaiyun knew Li Yungui was speaking emotionally, but indeed, the factory can’t remain here.

"Village Chief Li, do you know why I’m not willing to manage the pesticide factory? Do you know why I’m not appointing young people for this job?"

Li Yungui looked at Wei Kaiyun in surprise, seemingly understanding his intention.

"So what do we do?"

"Just as you said, it can be a grain warehouse. And, you must express distress and reluctance for the leaders to see."

"No need to pretend, I really am distressed and reluctant."

Wei Kaiyun and Old Yang laughed.

"Village Chief Li, privately tell everyone, young people are better off not working at the pesticide factory."

"Understood."

"Xiao Wei, do you think our plan will work?"

"Why not? We’re negotiating anyway. Just openly say we lack technological content, while the higher authorities have the talent to support the pesticide factory."

"Understood."

Wen Zhengzhong continued writing while listening to their conversation, genuinely admiring Wei Kaiyun.

The eight of them discussed the pesticide factory at night, Jin Jianwen and his wife had said before that this pure land wouldn’t exist within twenty years.

This Wei Kaiyun is a rare wise person. He also knows the dangers and doesn’t want to become a sinner here.

Now that Li Yungui knows the real reason, he feels less distressed.

"Xiao Wei. Are there any other ways for everyone to earn money in the future?"

"Farming and breeding are our responsibilities as farmers, aren’t they?"

Li Yungui didn’t ask further. Before these options, they didn’t have them and yet lived, just as though they never existed.

"Village Chief Li, we can still let everyone earn through farming, rest assured." Old Yang comforted Li Yungui, who seemed pitiful.

After hearing Old Yang’s words, Li Yungui felt a bit settled. Yes, farming can also be profitable. Life in the village has already improved a lot.