Rebirth in Famine: She Thrives by Lucky Space-Chapter 855: Returning

"Let me see the photos of the two children." Du Fengying sat on the kang, looking at the photos one by one.

"Xiao Jiang, look how cute Shi Xian is."

Jiang Xinyu pursed her lips, "He is quite cute when he’s not crying."

"What child doesn’t cry?"

While the two were looking at the photos, Lu Tiezhu came over.

They stood in the courtyard. "Master Lu, what’s up?"

"Xiao Jiang, there are already dozens of corn machines here."

"So fast?"

"Yeah, it’ll be even faster in the future. The few people left have learned how, and I actually find the molds not very useful."

"Then go with Master Lu’s idea."

"When will these corn machines be sent off?"

"I don’t know. From now on, we should follow the city’s arrangements."

"Alright, I understand. I’ll go find Village Chief Li; it’s time to pay us."

"Master Lu, are you out of money? I have some here."

"I do, but I don’t have anywhere to spend it."

"Then I think we should wait until Old Wei returns. I thought he arranged a commission for you, like paying you a certain amount per machine, which should be higher than a salary, right?"

"That works too. I’ll go tell them not to rush."

"Master Lu, if you have any difficulties, just tell me. Old Wei told me to take care of you all before he left."

"Alright, I know. But the village only allocates coarse grains. I want a change of taste. Here’s fifty yuan; exchange it for white flour."

"Okay, I have some at home. You take fifty kilograms back first, and I’ll get the rest for you in a few days."

"Alright, but if you give me white flour, do you still have enough to eat?"

With a smile, Jiang Xinyu nodded, "I have enough, don’t worry."

Du Fengying also came out. Jiang Xinyu noticed that Lu Tiezhu looked a bit uncomfortable seeing Du Fengying.

Is there something going on? She turned to look at Du Fengying and felt she was not very at ease either.

Jiang Xinyu thought for a moment, feeling that this could be good. If the two of them really got together, it would be a wonderful thing.

"Sister Du, could you find a bag of white flour for Master Lu?"

The children woke up at this time. Just as Jiang Xinyu finished speaking, she heard Shi Xian’s loud voice.

"I’ll go check on the children. Sister Du, could you get some vegetables for Master Lu to take back?"

"Sure, I got it."

Lu Tiezhu followed Du Fengying into the storeroom.

Both felt a little awkward, "Here’s the white flour. I’ll get you a cart and pack some cabbage and radishes for you."

"Er, why does Xiao Jiang call you Sister Du?"

"I, I’ve already cut ties with the Liu Family and moved my household registration to Li Family Village."

"Hehe, that’s quite good. Very good."

Lu Tiezhu now had an idea. His wife had passed away many years ago, and he had no children. Du Fengying could cook well, and deliciously too. Perhaps they could become a family?

The more Lu Tiezhu thought about it, the more likely he felt it was. But it was inconvenient to speak about it now; better wait until Xiao Wei returns. However, he should at least talk to Du Fengying.

"Shall we start a family together?"

Du Fengying blushed, glanced at Lu Tiezhu, and hurriedly squeezed out.

Seeing her reaction, Lu Tiezhu grinned; there was potential.

But it was better not to say anything now, as it could affect the reputation of the two women. Once Xiao Wei returned, it would be better.

Lu Tiezhu pushed the flour, carrying a basket of cabbages and a few radishes, smiling all the way back.

He was tired of living alone. If he had a wife in the future, life would be interesting. He was only forty-two; life was still quite long. Having someone who could understand him would be wonderful.

He returned to the pesticide factory, putting the white flour straight into the kitchen.

Heading to the storeroom, a few villagers and Dachengzi were working inside.

"Hold on a moment, I just went to ask Teacher Jiang, and she suggested waiting for Xiao Wei’s return to discuss the salary. So let’s wait; if anyone needs money, just tell me, I have some."

Everyone shook their heads, knowing they’d just wait for Master Wei to return.

"Alright, you continue your work. I gave Teacher Jiang fifty yuan to buy white flour, and brought back a bag today. She also gave cabbages and radishes. I’m returning the cart now and will go find Village Chief Li."

After giving instructions, Lu Tiezhu pushed the cart back without entering the courtyard.

He found Li Yungui and discussed the current number of corn machines.

"When should they be sent off?"

"There’s not enough quantity yet. Actually, they’re pushing very hard; the province wants a hundred units."

"Okay, I understand, in four days it should be enough. But this price?"

"They’ll still be forty each."

This put Lu Tiezhu at ease, knowing he had to support a wife and family, it was necessary to confirm the financials.

They were still talking when they heard a child outside calling for Li Yungui.

"Second Grandpa, a big truck is coming."

Li Yungui paused for a moment, wondering where the big truck was from.

They went outside together, "Second Grandpa, that truck went to the pesticide factory."

Both of them were uncertain as they hastened to the pesticide factory. Seeing them approaching, Shuanzi quickly reported, "Village Chief Li, this is the first batch of raw materials. Brother Wei instructed not to overheat it, and no open flames."

"Okay, I see. I’ll bring people for unloading and store it in the main warehouse."

Looking at a truckload of raw materials, Li Yungui smiled broadly. These could all convert into money in the future.

He promptly went to the field to gather strong laborers, not wanting to use those working on the corn machines—they earned money every minute.

During unloading, Li Yungui found Shuanzi.

"Is Xiao Wei doing well?"

"Village Chief Li, I don’t know now. I was overseeing shipments from the first factory. I heard the second chemical factory is nearby, probably dispatching now."

"Will they send people to oversee the shipments back?"

"Yes, Brother Wei arranged me to handle this factory’s procurement."

Li Yungui understood. They were teaching them the ropes.

"Village Chief Li, Brother Wei is taking Chaoyang and the others down South."

Li Yungui nodded. He wasn’t worried about Chaoyang and the others—with Xiao Wei there, what’s to worry?

"I’ll go home to notify the kitchen. Later, bring the driver over to eat and make sure they’re fed before they head back."

"Got it."

Shuanzi took a sack and went to Brother Wei’s house.

"Sister-in-law, this is what Brother Wei brought back for you."

Jiang Xinyu nodded with a smile, "It must have been a hard journey."

"No trouble. Sister-in-law, I’m leaving now."

Jiang Xinyu carried the bag into the house. Inside were fabrics and several pieces of patterned cloth.

Pretty good, indeed. Wei Kaiyun, having worked at the textile factory for many years, was very familiar with fabrics, so he brought back good ones.

"Xiao Jiang, this little patterned cloth is quite pretty; we could make a flowery cotton-padded jacket for Feifei."

"Sure, let’s go get cotton fluffed in a few days, and then we each can have a set of new cotton clothes."