If you don't consummate the marriage for three years and then marry a successful educated youth

After saying that, he grabbed his things and ran away.

Chen Jianghe opened his mouth, looked at the figure that had already run far away, and sighed: "Sigh, what kind of mess is this? Happiness Restaurant wouldn't just fire someone so easily."

"Gao Jinbao is so cunning, he's never gotten a chance to open a shop. Only this silly girl can't see through him, and she even got angry with me."

Chen Miao rushed to the brigade leader's house in a huff, and using the excuse she had prepared, she said, "Uncle, I heard that our brigade has started a breeding farm. I came back to see my older brother and was thinking of buying a few from you."

"It's almost National Day, so one for each of my in-laws would be just right. Uncle, do you think you can sell me a few?"

The captain smiled upon hearing this: "Oh, it's Miao girl. If you want to buy, there's no problem. But this farm has a rule: if an individual wants to buy, they have to order three days in advance, and they can only buy two at a time."

"I buy them once a month. There's no other way. The farm doesn't have enough chickens and ducks to sell. The chicks and ducklings are still hatching, so there aren't many available to sell right now."

"Only two for sale? That's too few."

"Yes, there will be more next year. It takes time to hatch chicks and ducklings, and it takes three months for them to be ready for market. For now, we need to control the amount of individual purchases."

Chen Miao lowered her head slightly, her eyes darting around. Having two eyes was better than none. That important person was probably coming in the next couple of days, so there was no time to waste.

With my brother's stubbornness, if he told the brigade leader that she bought chickens and ducks to entertain guests at the Happiness Restaurant, he probably wouldn't sell them to her anymore.

Bringing back two is enough to satisfy the important person's appetite for one meal. At least Jinbao can give the boss an explanation. Hmm, let's do it this way.

She looked up and smiled, saying, "Okay, I'll do whatever Uncle Jiang says. I'll buy two to send to my in-laws first. If they enjoy them, I'll buy more for you next time, okay?"

The captain laughed and said, "Okay, but it'll have to be next year. If there are more chickens and ducks next year, you can buy more. Come on, I'll take you to my son to keep accounts, collect money, and catch chickens and ducks."

Chen Miao hurriedly followed, paid the money, and received the chickens, ducks, and more than twenty eggs. She carried the basket on her back very carefully.

"Okay, you can go back now."

The people rode away in the donkey cart and quickly disappeared into the distance.

The captain patted his son's arm and laughed heartily: "Sir, I never knew you had a talent for animal husbandry. Raising chickens and ducks is much safer than hunting in the mountains."

"I can go home to be with my wife every day, and I can help take care of the children when they come. It's so nice to have the whole family together. I'll keep going and hatch more chickens and ducks to expand the farm next year."

"Look how many more people are coming to buy chickens and ducks lately, you're in short supply, haha."

Jiang Lie gently shook his head: "Father, winter is not far away. If we really hatch a batch, the cost of keeping warm in winter will increase too much. It's not worth it."

"Next spring, I'll just go to the breeding farm and buy the seedlings to raise. Why bother hatching them myself? Besides, we don't have enough insect feed; we can't afford it."

The captain thought about it and agreed: "Okay, you two can decide what to do. The young couple should discuss it. You've been busy all year, so you need to rest in the winter so you can have a baby soon."

"Didn't your wife agree that you'd have a baby after the New Year? Springtime would be the best, when the baby is born in a cool and comfortable temperature."

Seeing that her son remained silent and his ears were bright red.

She couldn't help but laugh and said, "You've been married for so long, how come you're still so easily embarrassed? You're so pathetic. A man needs to be thick-skinned. You should just pay more attention to it."

Jiang Lie hummed in agreement: "Dad, I didn't tell you about my wife wanting a baby after the New Year. How did you find out? Did Mom ask my wife about it privately?"

The captain coughed lightly and didn't hide anything: "Yes, we parents just want you to be well. Having a child sooner will make your lives more stable, and we can help you take care of the child more."

"Actually, Dad had his own selfish motives. The leaders mentioned it during the meeting. The matter of educated youth returning to the city... is not far off, it will only be within the next year or two."

"Dad knows your wife is a good person. She promised to live a good life with you and won't abandon you easily. But how can parents not have their own selfish thoughts? We're worried about the policy if you return to the city."

"The educated youth are going back one after another. Doesn't your wife want to go back? She still has family in the city. If she goes back, will she come back? What will you do if she doesn't?"

Jiang Lie thought for a moment and said seriously, "I'm not afraid. I believe she won't lie to me. If she agrees to live with me, she must be sincere and won't abandon me."

"The reason we want children is simply because we feel we have the right conditions and want to have children, not because we want to use children to tie her down in any way. Dad, children can't hold people's hearts."

"Trust is the most important thing for a life together. Otherwise, life would be so tiring. If my wife ever wants to leave, no one can change her mind, and the same goes for the children."

The captain looked at him and said, "Hey, look at this rough guy, he's surprisingly thoughtful and clear-headed."

"Then treat her well, so she won't want to leave."

Jiang Lie nodded and said, "I will. My wife always keeps her word. If she says she wants to have a baby after the New Year, she must mean it. Of course I will treat her well with all my heart."

"Yes, go back and be with your wife. She's busy every day collecting herbs, making medicine, and seeing patients. It's not easy for her. You're right, who knows what the future holds? Living well in the present is the most important thing."

"Be kind to your daughter-in-law and sincere. Just be true to your conscience. I'm going back to be with your mother now. Goodbye."

*

Chen Miao rode the donkey cart all the way home, not bothering to talk to anyone, and carefully put down her basket after opening the door.

Gao Jinbao came out of the house and saw that she had brought back all the gifts she had bought. He knew that his brother-in-law had not agreed to help. His heart sank, but he did not show it on his face.

He hurriedly stepped forward, took the things, and put them aside. He asked softly, "Honey, is something not going well? It's okay, don't be too hard on yourself. I'll think of something else."

"If the boss is being stubborn, he can solve it himself. I've done my best, but if there's nothing I can do, then there's nothing I can do."

Chen Miao smiled and said, "Who said there's no way? Look at what's in the basket. I bought two chickens and a duck, and there are more than twenty eggs left."

"It's not a lot, but it's enough for a meal. Your restaurant is supposed to entertain important guests, right? If you can win them over with one meal, these two chickens and ducks will be enough."

"As for the future, once we become famous, we won't have to worry about not having customers. We just need to hold on until after the New Year. After that, they will raise more livestock, and then we can talk about purchasing them."

Gao Jinbao stared blankly at the two chickens and ducks, squatted down and touched them. They were lively and jumping around, which was enough to satisfy the boss.