Reborn in the 1980s: Nine Stunning Beauties Get Pregnant Before Marriage

"I also grew up in Shimen Village, so naturally I won't forget my fellow villagers." Chen Yongqiang had originally accepted the mountain god's assessment to lead some people to get rich first.

It aligns with current policies and doesn't conflict with them.

Yang Dahai agreed: "Regarding the expansion of the foundation, you can formally apply to the brigade headquarters after the New Year."

The matter of rebuilding Chen Yongqiang's house has been basically settled: "Village chief, there is a project that is very suitable for our village right now."

"What is it? Tell me?" Yang Dahai became interested.

"After the household responsibility system was implemented, the lives of every family gradually improved, and more and more people will want to build new houses." Chen Yongqiang revealed some development trends he knew from his previous life.

He's ahead of the curve now, and he'll have more and more opportunities to make money later on.

"If you want to build a house, you need red bricks. I've looked into it, and none of the villages nearby have brick factories. Our village has a lot of laborers, so why don't you take the lead and organize a few households to build a mud brick kiln?"

"Burning red bricks? It's indeed a good project, but our village lacks the technology and funds." Yang Dahai wanted to do it, but even a skilled cook can't cook without rice.

"If you take the lead and succeed, it will be a great achievement. As for the money, if the village really needs a brick kiln, I can buy the bricks for my house from the village and pay a deposit first."

Chen Yongqiang also thought it would be more convenient to buy from the village, otherwise he would have to travel dozens of kilometers to the next town to buy, and the transportation cost would be a huge expense.

"As for the skills, we can find two clever people to work in other people's brick kilns and learn the skills," Chen Yongqiang added.

Yang Dahai took a sip of his drink and listened to Chen Yongqiang's reasoned explanation: "This method is indeed feasible!"

"If the brick kiln is set up, I guarantee it will make money." Chen Yongqiang already has other projects that are more profitable.

He's not very interested in labor-intensive things like brick kilns; he'll probably just invest some money at most.

"Okay, after the New Year, I'll hold a village meeting to see if anyone is willing to do it." With Chen Yongqiang backing him up, Yang Dahai was ready to go all out.

"We need to hurry up and get ahead of the other villages." Chen Yongqiang knew the principle that if you're slow at one step, you'll be slow at everything else.

After chatting for a while longer, and having finished about half a bottle of wine, Chen Yongqiang had achieved his goal and got up to say goodbye and leave.

If the brick factory can be established, it can solve the employment problem for at least a dozen villagers.

In this way, Chen Yongqiang is one step closer to completing his mission of helping one hundred people get rich first.

After walking for a while, Chen Yongqiang looked up and saw Ding Wanru's small courtyard.

"How did I get here?"

Since he was already here, Chen Yongqiang decided to go in and see Ding Wanru.

Chen Yongqiang walked over and set off a string of firecrackers in the yard.

"It's Brother Yongqiang! Who do we have here?" Ding Wan came out of the house.

"Happy New Year to you," Chen Yongqiang said with a smile as he walked toward her.

Ding Wanru was wearing a red cotton-padded jacket, which made her fair face look rosy.

She glanced quickly at the door, pulled Chen Yongqiang inside, and bolted the door shut.

Before Chen Yongqiang could even stand up straight, Ding Wanru leaned in and said, "You finally decided to come? I've been waiting for you for days."

"There are so many people and so many eyes during the holidays, I had to find an excuse to come. That's why I came as soon as I had some free time." Chen Yongqiang also had a lot of things to do these past few days.

"That's more like it!" Ding Wanru finally managed a smile.

The two of them wasted no time and soon rolled around on the kang (a heated brick bed).

Chen Yongqiang kissed Ding Wanru again and asked, "What medicinal herbs do you use most often here?"

Ding Wanru was somewhat surprised: "Why are you asking about this?"

"I've got something on my mind. Just tell me." Chen Yongqiang hugged her tighter.

Ding Wanru responded, "Isatis root, honeysuckle, bupleurum, and scutellaria—these are the herbs used to treat colds and fevers, and they consume the most energy. Also commonly used are herbs like notoginseng and angelica, which promote blood circulation and stop bleeding..."

Chen Yongqiang interjected, asking, "Which of these medicinal herbs grow quickly?"

Ding Wanru answered truthfully: "If we're talking about flowers with a short growth cycle, honeysuckle is one of them. If planted and managed well, it can bloom in the same year."

"Then there are herbs like mint and perilla, which are both medicinal and edible, and they grow very quickly. Why are you asking about these? Do you want to grow them yourself?"

"I have some ideas," Chen Yongqiang replied vaguely, without elaborating.

Even with the spiritual spring that can accelerate the growth of the precious medicinal herbs he is currently growing in his space, it will still take many years to yield a harvest.

Chen Yongqiang naturally wanted to plant some fast-growing, high-yielding medicinal herbs so that he could see profits soon.

The ginseng and lingzhi in the space are indeed precious, but even with the nourishment of the spiritual spring, they will hardly grow to their full potential in less than three to five years.

A distant source of water cannot quench an immediate thirst; what he urgently needs right now are crops that can generate cash quickly.

The honeysuckle and mint that Ding Wanru mentioned were exactly what he wanted.

It grows quickly, yields high output, and has stable market demand. With a little encouragement using a special spring, you can harvest a crop in no time.

Thinking of this, he asked, "What price do the purchasing stations in town typically offer for high-quality honeysuckle?"

Ding Wanru adjusted to a more comfortable position in his arms: "It depends on the quality and dryness. Fresh flowers cost about 50 cents a pound, while top-quality dried honeysuckle costs about three dollars on the market."

Chen Yongqiang silently calculated that the high utilization rate of land space and the short growth cycle made it much more profitable than growing grain.

He held Ding Wanru in his arms, but his mind was already racing with plans.

If half an acre of spiritual land were set aside specifically for planting honeysuckle and irrigated with spiritual spring water, given the growth rate of that space, harvesting three or four crops a year would not be a problem.

If a batch can produce 300 catties of top-quality dried flowers, according to Ding Wanru's price, that would be more than 2,000 yuan. That alone would be enough for Chen Yongqiang to build a traditional courtyard house.

Chen Yongqiang stayed on Ding Wanru's kang (a heated brick bed) for more than an hour before leaving.

As he was leaving, Ding Wanru lay on the kang (a heated brick bed), her cheeks still flushed, her eyes soft as she watched him go.

He walked back through the snow, his mind preoccupied with planting.

If I don't get pregnant this time, I'll just have to find more opportunities to visit you more often in the future.

Before we knew it, it was the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, the day to welcome the Kitchen God back according to old customs.

On the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, the Kitchen God is sent to heaven to speak good words. On the fourth day of the new year, the Kitchen God is welcomed back to ensure the prosperity of the household and a peaceful and prosperous year ahead.

Lin Xiulian got busy early in the morning.

She wiped the stove clean and placed several offerings that she had prepared beforehand on it.

Three plates of pastries, a plate of fruit, and a small bowl of water.

Chen Yongqiang stood to the side, holding the newly acquired image of the Kitchen God.

"Isn't it about time?" Lin Xiulian glanced at the sky outside the window.

Chen Yongqiang nodded and carefully placed the image of the Kitchen God directly above the stove.

The Kitchen God in the portrait has a kind face, and on both sides are printed the couplet "Speak good words in Heaven, and protect peace on Earth".

After pasting the portrait up, Chen Yongqiang lit three sticks of incense and respectfully placed them in the small incense burner in front of the portrait.

He bowed three times to the image of the Kitchen God, silently praying for peace and tranquility in his home.

The ceremony was simple, but it also represented every household's hope for a peaceful and stable life.

When the incense had burned halfway, Chen Yongqiang finally spoke: "Alright, the Kitchen God has been invited back. He'll be watching over our family this year."