Rebirth 78: Hunting for Treasure in the Mountains, Spoiling My Wife and Daughter to the Heavens

"Oh dear! Don't say that. Let's just praise our own son. Don't always talk about others. You'll only laugh at others when you're not as good as them!"

The three of them talked for a while.

Shu Ruizhi had just walked out of the purchasing station.

The elderly couple went home today, and Shu Ruizhi also left work early.

Perhaps it's because they're no longer being exploited by their families of origin.

Shu Ruizhi has become much more cheerful and her postpartum recovery has been exceptionally good.

Not only did she not gain weight, she even looked much younger.

"Mom and Dad, how's Weiguo's house? When I'm less busy here, I'll take Baojia to see it too!"

"Shh~ Keep your voice down, don't let anyone know," Lu Dewang said, forcing a smile.

"I know!" Shu Ruizhi agreed, giving Lu Weiguo's shoulder a hard pat: "My family is all well-off, we're city people now, your brother and I won't take advantage of you."

From now on, your nephew and niece are in your care!

Shu Ruizhi didn't treat Lu Dewang and his wife as her mother-in-law, but rather as her own parents.

It's even more casual to talk to Lu Weiguo.

"Sister-in-law, that's no problem. The house is quite spacious. Once the child starts school, you and my brother will have room to stay."

Shu Ruizhi nodded with a smile.

Thinking to myself, this is what a real family is like.

It's perfectly natural for older siblings to live at their wealthy younger brother's house.

The twin brother and sister are growing up very fast.

She was smaller than other babies when she was born.

But now, in less than a year, it can crawl in the yard.

The little boy even seemed to want to stand up.

Lu Baojia watched over the child in the yard and occasionally went to visit Old Mrs. Chang.

He looked exactly like a stay-at-home dad.

"You're back. Dinner is ready, we've been waiting for you."

Breakfast was simple: porridge, eggs, and scallion pancakes.

A year ago, they wouldn't have dared to even dream of it.

A year later, it became just an ordinary day.

"The child is too young to eat egg whites!"

Seeing Shu Ruizhi feeding the child, Lu Weiguo hurriedly stopped her.

"what?"

"He's prone to allergies, bro. Why don't you just make him some steamed egg custard using egg yolks?"

"Good, good, good. No wonder your two children are so good-looking. I didn't know there was so much to say about raising children." Lu Baojia stood up.

The two elderly people had no objections. As long as it was good for the child, they would do anything, even if it meant eating the stars in the sky, let alone just egg yolks.

. . . . . .

In the blink of an eye.

A month has passed.

The entire Fendou Village presents a brand new look.

The "Fendou Farmers Market" was officially established.

Tents were set up all around the village entrance, including the small grove of trees there.

The room was divided into several small areas, all of which were filled with people.

Everyone arrived early to draw lots to determine their place.

Zhao Kaishan stood in the middle, holding a megaphone and rambling on for a long time.

Then, as soon as the firecrackers went off, all the villagers from the nearby villages who were standing outside came over to join in the fun.

The land was contracted by Lu Weiguo, since it wasn't far from his home.

Lu Weiguo exploited a loophole in the policy and contracted the property for fifty years at once.

Everyone said he was a sucker, leasing the land but not using it himself.

You know, just twenty years later, this place is being used to build both railways and highways.

That compensation is enough for many families to live on for a lifetime.

After all, in Fendou Village, many of the people selling agricultural products are from the village or are their relatives.

It includes almost everything, such as chickens, ducks, cattle, sheep, and grains.

"Weiguo, I'm leaving tomorrow. You can turn the old house into a farmhouse inn, so I'll have a chance to come back."

Not far from the farmers' market, Zhao Yangyang stood next to Lu Weiguo.

She, who had become increasingly plump, was now crying her eyes out.

"She's just going to college, it's not like she's never coming back. Why are you crying like this, as if I've bullied you?"

Lu Weiguo offered Zhao Yangyang a few words of comfort, a rare occurrence for him.

It has to be said that seeing the village getting better and better has greatly improved Lu Weiguo's mood.

"You've already been bullying me, and last night, last night you actually lifted me up..."

My butt still hurts!

"Oh dear, my dear, could you please keep your voice down?" Lu Weiguo quickly covered her mouth.

Having grown accustomed to separation, Lu Weiguo didn't feel particularly lost.

Zhao Yangyang burst out laughing when he saw Lu Weiguo's embarrassed expression.

At this moment, the person who successfully completed the transaction, wearing a big red flower, was surrounded by some newspaper staff and cadres who came to inspect the situation.

"This farmers' market is great! Things are cheap, and you can buy directly from fellow villagers, with the village acting as a guarantor."

Aren't you afraid this old ox might have some kind of problem?!

The man thanked the government and the country in front of the crowd.

This was the first time he had received real benefits, and the first time he had his own cow to farm.

They were still farming their own land.

It brought tears to the eyes of the man in his forties.

Next, the aunt who bought cheap eggs.

A child leading two geese.

And there were the villagers whose baskets were full of grain.

It is now mid-October.

This is the first time that those living in the countryside have felt that this winter won't be so difficult.

Having food at home means you won't panic.

Finally, everyone was able to say that.

the other side.

Across from the farmers' market.

Zhang Wei led the way, and one by one, the small tricycles were arranged.

There were vendors selling steamed buns, steamed dumplings, and finally, a popcorn vendor.

It wasn't lunchtime yet, and there weren't many people on the tricycles selling staple foods.

On the contrary, the stranger who was popping popcorn was surrounded by children.

This was what Lu Weiguo promised Zhang Kaishan when he signed a 50-year land contract.

People from other villages are allowed to come and set up stalls.

However, not only do they have to pay fees, but they also can't sell the same things as the villagers in Fendou Village.

After all, regional protection still needs to be done well.

"Weiguo, my parents are calling me. I have to leave. Don't miss me, okay? If you do, come visit me. You're driving a tractor; it'll only take two or three days."

Zhao Yangyang waved goodbye.

The two talked about saying goodbye all night last night.

However, it wasn't as sentimental at this moment.

"Let's hurry up, or the first semester will be over."

After Zhao Yangyang left, Li Xiuhe came over with a smile on her face.

Zhang Wei learned how to make meat-filled steamed buns from her, so she's basically opened a branch now.

"Brother-in-law, you said you two had nothing going on, but you treat my sister like this? Be careful, or I'll tell on you."

Li Xiuhe handed over a steamed bun with meat inside.

My mouth was greasy after just one bite.

He joked with a smile.

"Sister, stop messing around. Let Xiulian study properly over there. Don't bother her all the time."

"Sigh! No refusal, no explanation, looks like something's really wrong. If I don't tell Xiulian, I'll tell Mom!!"

This time, Lu Weiguo was truly frightened.

Seeing his flustered appearance, Li Xiuhe felt a pang of itch to join in.

If she can do it, why can't I?

They say proximity to the water makes it easier to get the moon...

But, is doing this fair to Xiulian?