Transmigrating into a Book in the 80s: After Giving Up, I Was Pampered by a Rough Man

The meal lasted until the afternoon.

The banquet went on for three rounds, and everyone in the Hongxing Brigade, young and old, ate with rosy cheeks and round bellies.

Qian Weimin was forced to drink two bowls of homemade rice wine by several tough aunties. He then flung his gold chain around and couldn't hold back his words any longer.

"Let me tell you, all those wealthy ladies on Hong Kong Island who want to see Dr. Jiang are lining up all the way to Victoria Harbour!"

Aunt Zhang, holding her empty bowl, chuckled as she listened. "Then how did you manage to get to the front of the line?"

Qian Weimin patted his chest, speaking with righteous indignation, "Is that even a question? Of course, it's because I'm sincere!"

Aunt Li laughed heartily, "Boss Qian, I heard you only got here because you're shameless."

The people at the table laughed so hard they were doubled over.

Ah Cheng and Ah Hai had taken off their sunglasses while eating, but after exchanging a glance, they put their sunglasses back on without hesitation.

When the banquet ended, a small mountain of return gifts was piled up at the courtyard gate.

Jiang Mian had already instructed Aunt Li to register everyone in a list, clearly noting how many people from each family came and what return gifts they brought, ensuring that no one left empty-handed.

The children's pockets were stuffed with wedding candies, the elderly held red eggs in their hands, and the aunties who came to help each brought an extra pound of pork belly.

Sun Dahai stared at the thick ledger, speechless with astonishment.

"You're such a thorough girl."

Jiang Mian chewed on a White Rabbit milk candy and said with a smile.

"Everyone has come to bring good fortune to my family; I can't let them leave empty-handed!"

At the entrance of the courtyard.

Lu Ting steadily supported his sleeping daughter with one hand, and naturally put his other arm around Jiang Mian's shoulder to see the guest off.

Jiang Mian was a little tired, so she tilted her head and leaned it against his broad and sturdy shoulder.

Lu Ting turned his head to look at her, his voice gentle, "Tired? Why don't you go back to your room and rest for a while?"

"Wait a little longer."

Jiang Mian looked to the other side of the courtyard gate.

There, Lin Xiaoxue was bowing her head, handing out wedding candy to passing children.

Lu Ansheng acted like a dutiful bodyguard, his tall frame shielding her from being jostled by others.

The two young people's eyes met accidentally, and they quickly looked away, both blushing.

With a milk candy in her mouth, Jiang Mian smiled like a loving mother, "That's wonderful."

Lu Ting followed her gaze and glanced at her, then responded softly, "Mm."

Before getting into the car, Qian Weimin didn't forget to wave to the two babies through the car window.

"Nianbei! Nianmian! Just wait, Uncle Qian will bring you a rocking horse made of pure gold next time! You can sing 'The God of Wealth Arrives' as soon as you sit on it!"

Lu Ting's face darkened, utterly speechless. "Try sending it if you dare."

Qian Weimin laughed heartily, climbed into the car, and sped away.

Zhao Jianguo was the last to leave.

He looked at the tables and chairs that had been rearranged in the yard, and then at Jiang Mian.

"Xiao Jiang, just focus on getting better."

"We old bones will protect you from the storms outside."

Jiang Mian nodded. "Uncle Zhao, don't worry. I can't speak for other things, but when it comes to lying down, I'm very good at it."

Zhao Jianguo chuckled, shook his head, and left.

As the car lights faded into the distance, the courtyard, which had been bustling all day, finally returned to tranquility.

Night was falling.

The two little devils woke up twice in turn.

After feeding her baby, Jiang Mian was too lazy to even lift a finger.

On the contrary, Lu Ting's actions of burping, changing diapers, and wrapping the baby in a blanket were smooth and efficient, even more skillful and reliable than the head nurse of the county hospital.

Once the two little ones had fallen asleep peacefully, Jiang Mian nestled back into the rocking chair.

Lu Ting walked over with a cup of warm honey water. "Drink a couple of sips before you go to sleep."

Jiang Mian simply closed her eyes and slightly opened her mouth.

Lu Ting, feeling both helpless and indulgent, carefully brought the water glass to her lips and fed her two sips.

"husband."

"Um?"

Are you tired today?

"Not tired."

"That's a lie."

Lu Ting put down the cup, bent down and pulled the blanket up for her, his deep eyes full of satisfaction.

"As long as you're happy, you won't get tired no matter how much you do."

Jiang Mian smiled, pursing her lips.

Just as I was about to tease him a bit, a long-lost mechanical notification sound suddenly rang in my mind.

[Ding—Congratulations, host]

[All main quests completed]

[Final settlement is about to begin: Confirm entry into permanent "Salted Fish" mode?]

Jiang Mian paused slightly in the rocking chair.

Permanent salted fish mode?

These six words are simply a top-tier temptation tailor-made for her.

But as a seasoned host, she instinctively remained vigilant.

"System, let's get this straight up."

"Does being permanently a salted fish mean all those messy, silly quests involving feigning illness and acting cute are gone forever?"

The system was silent for a second, seemingly choked by her disdainful tone.

[Once the permanent "salted fish" mode is activated, the host will no longer be subject to any restrictions.]

Jiang Mian was a little more satisfied then. "So-so. What about the reward?"

[The host has completed the main storyline loop. Subsequent luck bonuses and industry self-operation benefits will be automatically settled, requiring no active intervention from the host.]

Jiang Mian clicked her tongue. "Speak like a human being."

In other words, from now on, the host can lie in bed counting money every day, and the money will even generate more money on its own.

Jiang Mian rolled over comfortably. "You should have said so earlier. Confirmed."

The voice just fell.

A clean and simple transparent panel slowly unfolds in my mind.

[Final settlement begins]

[Host: Jiang Mian]

[Main Story Progress: Playing the fool to bring good fortune to her husband, defying fate to achieve a perfect ending]

[Current Family Status: Loving couple, blessed with both a son and a daughter, spouse's fidelity is at its highest level, family happiness index is at its highest level]

[Current Industry Status: Oriental Styles has completely dominated the top luxury goods circles in the Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America]

[The Oriental Truffle, Golden Thread Nourishing Dew, Lotus Seed Nourishing Paste, and Oriental Rainbow series are all operating at a monopolistic and stable level.]

[Estimated annual foreign exchange earnings: 150 million U.S. dollars.]

Jiang Mian didn't even blink when she saw this astronomical number.

If this huge sum of money were in China in the 1980s, it would have been enough to buy several prime commercial streets in Shenzhen, or to rebuild the county government compound in Tomato County with bricks made of money.

But now, these glittering numbers swirled in her mind, yet none of them could compare to the steaming bowl of fish maw and millet porridge she'd be having tomorrow morning.

The system dutifully continued broadcasting.

[Domestic industrial chain settlement: Dongfang Huashang's affordable ready-to-wear clothing has swept across 16 provinces and cities, becoming a nationwide bestseller]

[The cumulative production volume of Hongxing brand spicy mushroom sauce has exceeded 30 million cans, benefiting tens of millions of ordinary families across the country.]

[The perfect closed-loop production line of Zhizhen Royal Products has become a benchmark for export-oriented foreign exchange earnings and inspection exemption.]

The average annual income per capita in Hongxing Brigade has jumped from less than 100 yuan to over 800 yuan.

Tomato County has been officially included in the national list of recommended models for the development of township enterprises.

Hearing this, Jiang Mian finally opened her eyes a little.

It costs more than 800 yuan per person.

Back when she first transmigrated, the original owner couldn't even get a proper meal, and her awful mother-in-law, Wang Guihua, would curse for three days straight over a boiled egg.

And now.

Those villagers who were once emaciated and poorly clothed can now finally feed and clothe their children with their own hands.

The goal is to ensure that the elderly can afford medical care and medicine, and at the end of the year they can also receive a large share of the profits and a generous bonus.

This made her feel more at ease than simply having foreign exchange on paper.

Seeing that her breathing paused, Lu Ting thought she was feeling unwell and immediately reached out to cover her forehead. "What's wrong?"

Jiang Mian lazily rubbed her palm against his.

"It's nothing, there's just a nagging butler reading the accounts in my head, it's so noisy."

Lu Ting raised his thick eyebrows and swayed his hand on the rocking chair more gently.

Jiang Mian looked at him with half-closed eyes.

The man in front of me had a knowing smile on his lips, his eyes unfocused, as if lost in memories.

The system panel flashed and a new page popped up.

[Core Bonds Settled: The Fate of Male Lead Lu Ting is Completely Rewritten]

[Original Fate Line: Loneliness, Violence, Family Burden, Lifelong Confinement to a Wealthy County]

[Current Fate Line: Harmonious Marriage, Two Sons and One Daughter, Maxed-Out Skills, Strong Business Support, and Enduring Family Fortune]

Lu Ansheng's fate has been rewritten.

[Original Fate Line: Nameless and faceless, a life of wandering.]

[Current Fate: Member of the Lu Family, Head of Business Management, Successful Marriage, and Initial Success in Family Business]

The fate of the villagers in Hongxing Brigade has been rewritten.

The fate of Tomato County's economy has been rewritten.

[Host's personal assessment: The host accomplished a miraculous life-altering feat that even the fiercest competition of his previous life couldn't achieve while remaining completely relaxed, making him arguably the most efficient "salted fish" in history.]

[Final rewards are being distributed...]