I Have a Lake as I Walk Through the Courtyard

With the help of this incredible space, Lin Feng's cooking skills improved by leaps and bounds. He would occasionally peek at Nan Yi and see that, with the help of the space, the taste of what he made was many times better than before. However, when he was outside the space, he was a little unsatisfied with his own cooking. It seemed that he still needed to practice more! But even so, it was enough to satisfy his appetite.

Without Lin Feng bringing back food from time to time, the courtyard gradually quieted down. Everyone was equally poor, so no one was keeping an eye on anyone else. It was only natural that the cook's food would taste a little better, and over time, everyone got used to it.

Half a year passed in the blink of an eye. When Yu Shui returned to the courtyard, she had changed into a work uniform. Instead of looking for her brother, she knocked loudly on Lin Feng's door.

Lin Feng opened the door and exclaimed, "Hey, you've made it! You have a job! Which factory did you get assigned to?"

Rainy Day grinned as she showed off the gifts in her hands, then casually placed them on the table as she entered the house. "I've been assigned to the textile factory! I'll be working as a clerk in the technical department!"

"Tsk tsk tsk!" Lin Feng said with some envy. Sure enough, all that studying hadn't gone to waste; these cadres in this era were definitely on the payroll! "I'm so envious, starting out as a cadre!"

"By the way, I've been incredibly busy these days. How's my brother doing?"

Lin Feng sighed and hesitated for a moment. "It's the same old story; no matter where the lunchboxes are from, they all end up going to the widow!"

"Still thinking about widows while you're learning your trade!" Rain shook her head. "I'm back to say goodbye. If nothing unexpected happens, I won't be coming here much anymore. The factory has allocated me housing!"

Lin Feng didn't want to interfere too much in the He family's affairs. After all, they were all adults who had chosen their own paths. Whether it was good or bad, no one could blame anyone else in the end!

"I have some business with the textile factory; I'll visit you when I have time!"

Yu Shui put her things down, smiled, and said goodbye. As she left, she glanced at Lin Feng. "Oh, by the way, Haitang asked me to tell you something. She said your cooking is terrible! Hehe!"

Lin Feng's face darkened; this girl needed to be taught a lesson!

After the rain stopped, Lin Feng entered the space and picked up the eggs. During this period, Lin Feng went to the pigeon market almost every few days. After buying 5 pheasants for breeding, the pheasant population began to grow explosively. In the space without natural enemies, the chickens adapted and their reproductive ability here was almost the best.

Lin Feng couldn't possibly eat all the eggs in the space. He believed that once the second batch of livestock grew up, he could make a fortune just from selling the eggs.

After preparing the supplies for the day, Lin Feng patiently waited until 5 p.m. to put the supplies into the small warehouse before walking into the purchasing station.

As usual, Chen Liansheng was waiting for him. Lin Feng exchanged a few polite words and placed the warehouse key on his desk.

"Wait a minute!" Chen Liansheng put the keys in his pocket and pointed to the seat opposite him. Lin Feng was stunned for a moment, then sat down across from Chen Liansheng at the table.

"What's wrong with Uncle Chen?"

Chen Liansheng pondered for a moment. "I'm being transferred to the south for a promotion, and I have some arrangements for you that I'd like to discuss!"

"A promotion? That's a good thing!"

Chen Liansheng gave a wry smile. "I'm being transferred from the capital, which is a demotion in name only. There are some things I didn't want you to know, but now I'm afraid I have no choice."

Lin Feng's mind was in turmoil. "Uncle Chen, are you in any danger?"

"You silly boy, what danger could I possibly be in?" Chen Liansheng sighed. "Staying here is dangerous! Uncle Chen is old, with children and a wife; I can't risk staying here!"

Seeing Chen Liansheng's somewhat dejected expression, she said, "Uncle Chen, the South isn't bad either. After all, it's far from the emperor's reach, the climate is good, and it's quite nourishing!"

Chen Tiansheng glanced at Lin Feng, let out a long breath, and his face returned to its usual smile. "Come south with our family. I'll keep an eye on you, and you'll feel more at ease. You're too lazy and don't like to compete with others. I really can't leave you here. You're my only son!"

Lin Feng thought about it carefully for a long time, then slowly shook his head. "Uncle Chen, I'd better not go. You've just arrived there and don't know anyone. Besides, Jianjun needs to be settled. Where would you find the connections? And besides, this house was left to me by my father. I can't bear to leave!"

Hearing Lin Feng's words, Chen Liansheng wasn't too surprised. It's only natural to be reluctant to leave one's hometown. "You were just a little kid back then, time flies! It's a pity I didn't get to see you get married."

After Chen Liansheng finished his reflection, his gaze fell on Lin Feng. "I've arranged a new job for you. If you stay here, you'll inevitably be implicated by me to some extent! Knowing your personality, I found you a sales position at a supply and marketing cooperative, close to your home!"

Lin Feng hesitated after hearing this. The job of a purchasing agent was flexible and lucrative. Before he could answer, Chen Liansheng glared at him irritably.

"Do you think you could keep doing this job as a purchasing agent without me? Even if you have some connections, if it weren't for me, you wouldn't dare to bring it out. A few times would have caused trouble already. You have no sense of responsibility!"

Chen Liansheng was afraid Lin Feng would be stubborn. "The purchasing job is lucrative, but it's not for you. You just can't do it with your personality. Xiao Li's position isn't as simple as you think; his background isn't as straightforward as you think!"

Lin Feng was a little annoyed after hearing this. Purchasing staff were indeed making a lot of money, especially VIP clients like them. They could get thousands of kilograms of scrap iron from the factory, and if they wanted to take a small portion, they could make a fortune on the black market. And the accounts would be absolutely perfect. Because of this, everyone knew it by heart, which led to the purchasing work being all about familiarity and no strangers! If it weren't for his connections, he probably wouldn't have even been able to get in the door.

Later, Chen Liansheng came along, and he became a gofer. The resources he provided, although the price Chen Liansheng paid him was average, he never lacked tickets, even for the most sought-after "three turns and one sound" tickets on the market!

Under the planned economy, having money alone is useless, and having goods alone is useless without a legitimate source. Don't think that pigeon markets and black markets are lawless places. If you want to live in the sunlight in this era, the most important thing is to honestly abide by the rules!

Thinking of this, Lin Feng nodded. "Uncle Chen! That's the most enviable job among the eight high-ranking officials. You must have spent a lot of money, right?"

Hearing this, Chen Liansheng laughed. "After half a year in purchasing, you're definitely different from before. You're not the greenhorn you used to be. How can they give up this position without paying a price? So you're agreeing?"

"I'm not ungrateful for a position that others would kill for!"

"That's right! I reckon the new station chief will definitely make a move after I leave. Your position is too lucrative, it's bound to attract envy. It's good that you understand this! Also, after I leave, cut off your supplies as soon as possible, be a good salesperson, and if you have the opportunity, try to get closer to the organization. Applying to join the organization would be best, that way your future will be brighter!"

Hearing this, Lin Feng felt a pang of sadness. "Uncle Chen, when are you leaving?"

"It'll be soon, in just one or two months. I'll make arrangements for you before I leave!"