Chapter 134

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Main Character:

Shen Yao

The Xie family meeting was brief and ended quickly; after all, no one could oppose the aura of Tian Na as the head of the household.

Moreover, what came out of Tian Na's mouth could only count as a notification, not a discussion.

Everyone listened and dispersed with tacit understanding, but Shen Yao couldn't leave; she was pulled aside by Wu Zhaodi and Wang Yanyan, the two sisters-in-law, to ask about some inside details.

After all, Grandmother-in-law Zhou was also going to South Guang City along with Tian Na.

Shen Yao: ……

Shen Yao truly didn't know, but according to her speculation, it should be related to clothing.

Back then, relying on Shen Yao's verbal descriptions and Xie Ci'an's designed clothing styles, Grandmother-in-law Zhou had earned quite a bit of pocket money.

Now that the winds of Reform and Opening Up have already blown across the great rivers and mountains of the motherland, if Grandmother-in-law Zhou was tempted, it wasn't impossible for her to go south herself with the intention of learning and observing.

As for Mother-in-law Tian Na also going, "Our mom has always had a personality that can't stay idle.

Now that she's retired, staying at home all day is too boring; going out for a walk to relax is quite good."

When Tian Na retired, everyone in the family had jobs, and the several children weren't yet at the age to take over.

Therefore, Tian Na's job was directly rented out temporarily to a machinery factory worker at the bargain price of 150.

This year Shen Yao is in her fourth year of university, Xie Ci'an is in his second year of doctoral studies (records show doctoral students graduate next year), the younger generation's Shitou and Mutou got into junior college, and Duoduo is a bit more outstanding, going to a normal school in another province to study.

With the family in this situation, there was indeed no necessity to work in the machinery factory; Tian Na simply changed the rent to a sale, raised it by another 650, and thoroughly handed over the job.

Without a job, spending all day pacing around the courtyard, even if Tian Na's mindset was normal, she couldn't withstand the influence of other families' trivial troubles.

This is also the main reason why the family didn't strongly oppose Tian Na going on a long trip.

Going out is better than staying home and scolding them; it's all for family harmony.

Wu Zhaodi, Wang Yanyan: ……

The two sisters-in-law agreed with Shen Yao's explanation and simultaneously mentioned they also wanted to tag along and join the fun.

Shen Yao: ……

"Eldest Sister-in-law, Second Sister-in-law, then what about your jobs?" Now that the Knowledgeable Youth are returning to their hometowns, many people don't have placements, yet you two dare not cherish your jobs?

Wu Zhaodi let out a "Hmph" and hurriedly explained, "I'm a Temporary Worker; the factory just recruited a batch of newcomers, they all wish I could take a few days off.

Fewer people going means the factory doesn't have to pay extra wages; the finance office is happy about it."

Wang Yanyan sighed; her situation here can be said to be exactly the same as Wu Zhaodi's.

What can be done? They're all old employees of the factory, with many children at home and difficult lives; they asked the factory for help, and the factory can't just ignore them completely.

"The result is the mess you see now, but I think it can't drag on too long."

Wang Yanyan doesn't feel this kind of temporary assistance is useful; it treats symptoms not the root cause; it's still that city living expenses are too high, all kinds of supplies need money to buy.

Unless someday food, clothing, housing, and transport all cost no money, everyone will be able to live in peace.

Shen Yao listened and scratched her head, thinking to herself that these current issues are just the beginning; the real terror will come later when state-owned factories can't sustain themselves, triggering a wave of layoffs.

But by that time, their Xie family certainly won't need to rely on dead wages to survive.

"Eldest Sister-in-law, Second Sister-in-law, then you just go with Mom and them to take a look.

I reckon it won't just be you; the several children will probably also clamor to go."

The family's several children were raised well, with sufficient innate conditions and nutrition keeping up; each one is sturdier than same-aged children.

Take Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan for example; although they're not old, they skipped several grades for their studies, yet sitting in class, their appearance still looks not much different from those older kids.

Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan have been smart since childhood, and the two were raised seriously by Xie Ci'an and Shen Yao; aside from occasional childish nature, they grasp the measure of getting along with classmates very well.

This is also the point Shen Yao and Xie Ci'an are most at ease about; otherwise they couldn't let them skip grades consecutively.

As the two children's biological father, Xie Ci'an would not let them suffer even a bit of the grievances he once suffered in his early years.

For this, Shen Yao even specially paid attention, afraid Xie Ci'an would behave too excessively, instead making Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan unable to integrate into school.

In the end, she discovered she was overthinking; Shen Yao simply let go completely and handed everything to Xie Ci'an, while she herself was responsible for plugging gaps and making up deficiencies.

The couple's perfect cooperation cultivated Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan's current excellence and independence.

About a week after Tian Na announced the matter was settled, the Xie family finalized the personnel for this trip to Guang City.

The older generation: Tian Na, Xie Shangjin; the backbone: Wu Zhaodi, Wang Yanyan; the younger generation: Shitou, Mutou, Duoduo, Tuan Tuan, Yuan Yuan.

As for the Shen family, Grandmother-in-law Zhou and Yuan Li, as well as Shen Zizai, Shen Ning, and Shen Jin would all go.

Shen Yao: ……

"This, is it really going out for tourism?"

Shen Yao found time to make a trip to the Shen family, thinking to herself that the Shen family is even more ruthless than the Xie family; the whole family mobilizes together.

Yuan Li nodded, "Staying at home is boring; heard the south is nice, your younger brother and sister are in university and just lie around at home when they return.

Might as well, this trip accompany your Grandma out, and can also help carry bags and run errands."

Yuan Li is currently packing the family's clothes; going south for over half a month, and it's the hot season, if she doesn't bring a few more changes of clothes she's afraid it won't be enough.

Shen Yao clicked her tongue and suggested Yuan Li separate her money when going out, "There are quite a few pickpockets on the train, and there are traffickers too.

Have Dad watch the kids, and at that time spend more money to buy connected seats inside the carriage, so at night you can still lie down and sleep."

At this time, the number of trains is not many; people traveling all choose hard seats because they're cheap.

But from Jing Shi to South Guang City, several days' journey isn't something you can just sit through.

What's more, this trip of theirs still has Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan, two small children, tagging along.

Afraid her birth mother would want to save money, Shen Yao specially took out money for Yuan Li to keep for use on the road.

Yuan Li naturally refused; her family wasn't short of money, so how could she let her daughter add to it?

"Don't worry, your grandma can't sit through a long-distance hard-seat ride."

"I've already had your dad buy a compartment in advance; our whole family will be together, so no one will be tired."

Yuan Li tore Shen Yao's hand away and stuffed the rolled-up money back to her.

Shen Yao kept offering, "Not for nothing; help us bring back some electronics and clothing from the south."

"My mother-in-law's side gave some too; I'll bring them all along. Xie Ci'an and I are staying at school during the summer break, so these things will be useful."

After listening, Yuan Li stopped declining, "Is it settled that you'll continue your studies?"

Shen Yao nodded, "The teacher said it well; graduating now wouldn't get me anything."

"Besides, there's great potential in herbal medicine planting. If I study for three more years, the treatment I'll get after graduating will be better than now."

Actually, it was mainly because the experimental results of the Flavor-Enhancing Melon had already shown some clues.

Shen Yao wanted to turn the Flavor-Enhancing Melon into common seasonings like MSG or chicken essence.

The Flavor-Enhancing Powder ground from the Flavor-Enhancing Melon was exceptionally outstanding in enhancing food taste.

After scientific testing, the substances contained in the Flavor-Enhancing Powder were only water and protein.

Protein decomposes into amino acids, all substances absorbable and harmless to the human body.

Such a natural seasoning will definitely be sought after once produced.

The state has already promulgated the Patent Law, and Shen Yao has also registered corresponding patents for these things in her hand; it can be said that she will basically be making money effortlessly in the future.

Without worries, Shen Yao planned to resign from her job at the Canning Factory and devote herself wholeheartedly to taking root in herbal medicine planting.

In the coming years, her goal was to cultivate some spirit plants that can effectively treat human diseases through methods suited to local conditions.

"It's your business, you decide. If you can't make up your mind, discuss it with the teacher and An Zi."

"Anyway, no matter when, studying more is never wrong."

Yuan Li didn't read much, but she understood the principles; studying was truly useful, so she fully supported Shen Yao continuing her studies.

Not only Yuan Li and the Shen Family, but the Xie Family also had this simple mindset.

Tian Na even used the matter of those two to motivate the several children at home.

Study, must study!

In July, coinciding with the national primary and secondary school summer vacation, the Xie Family and Shen Family groups, who had already packed their bundles, went to the Train Station under the blazing sun.

The few adults who stayed at home all went to the Train Station to see them off, and Shen Yao gave even more instructions.

Especially Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan; these two children were the youngest among those going, and no matter how much was said, what needed to be said still had to be said.

"Go back, the train is coming; write a letter to the family when we arrive at Guang City."

Tian Na waved her hand and called out to Shitou, Mutou, and them to hurry up and move the luggage.

Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan were held by Tian Na and Grandmother-in-law Zhou without letting go; the two little people were young but not short in stature, standing there without looking weak at all.

Shen Yao saw several people off onto the train, and only after the train left did she return with Xie Ci'an.

Xie Aidang and Xie Aimin had to continue working, so Shen Yao and Xie Ci'an simply didn't return to the Courtyard House, but went to the house they bought near the School to settle down.

Bought at the beginning of this year, it was also a Courtyard House; looking at it, it wasn't as big as Fengshou Hutong, totaling two courtyards at most.

The other party priced one house at 200; counting the several kitchens and coal houses built later, there were 15 rooms in total inside and out, asking for 3000.

However, this price could still be negotiated down; Shen Yao finally bought it for 2200.

The other party sold the house because they urgently needed money, and the house needed renovation due to serious damage.

It could only be said that neither side suffered too much loss; the transaction was quite amicable.

Afterward, Shen Yao bought two more smaller Courtyard Houses one after another, each with its own problems, and the prices didn't exceed 2000.

"Wait here until the weather cools down; we need to find someone to dismantle it and rebuild the corridor from before."

Courtyard Houses are better with an ancient style; Shen Yao could accept modernizing the interior for the convenience of daily life, but the exterior couldn't be greatly changed.

"By then, we'll also fix up the courtyard and plant some flowers and grass you love."

Xie Ci'an prioritized Shen Yao's feelings above all.

"Let's plant some herbs; there happen to be some good ones at the Experimental Field that can be transplanted over."

They were all herbs that could be used for viewing and also harvested for medicinal use.

Shen Yao was now very famous at the Traditional Chinese Medicine University in Jing Shi; because the Chinese medicinal herbs cultivated by her not only grew well but also had outstanding effects.

Especially because Shen Yao specially asked the teachers at the courtyard to allocate her a piece of land in the suburbs.

Although there was no Spiritual Energy there, there were seeds grown earlier in Pingshan Town; these newly grown Spirit Plant Seeds had already adapted to the current environment and completely integrated into it.

The two people stood in the courtyard, pointing at a desolate small courtyard.

Bought in a hurry, and then busy with school matters, the renovation was delayed again and again.

Fortunately, Shen Yao would have some free time in a few days; by then she could take leave and fix up the house.

"Student Shen Yao, the materials you sent have passed the review; next is the trial planting."

"Are there enough people on your side? You can ask a few lower-grade students to help."

Although Traditional Chinese Medicine students had many courses, they still had time on Saturdays and Sundays.

For matters like taking care of the Experimental Field, Shen Yao would also offer corresponding salary and proof; for students with poor family backgrounds, this was a very good work-study opportunity.

The teacher in charge of relevant matters did not forget to recommend several students to Shen Yao.

At this time, people were enthusiastic and simple, all sincerely wanting to do things for the country.

Shen Yao nodded, "Teacher Tan, I'm short of manpower here."

"As long as the students are willing, I'll take as many as I can get."

Because she was also responsible for other projects, the work of taking care of the Experimental Field was safer and more reliable if handed over to students from the same department than to others.

After all, what was grown was Chinese medicinal herbs, and most of the processed medicinal materials were used on patients.

Teacher Tan was very happy, stood up to see Shen Yao off, then turned and picked up the personnel list to help find people one by one.

From the two people's discussion to the personnel being confirmed, it only took two days.

Shen Yao briefly met with these people, and by the way explained which experimental fields were hers, as well as the classmates she had cooperated pleasantly with over these two years.

"If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask me anytime; generally speaking, I'm in that room over there."

Outside the experimental fields there are separately built brick-and-tile houses, and even classmates responsible for night shift duty.

After all, this whole area in front of us is university property, and inside are planted quite a few precious medicinal materials.

If they're truly lost or destroyed by someone, the money matter is easy to discuss; mainly it would cause losses to subsequent experiments, which in turn would affect the development and utilization of some drug effects.

After finishing speaking, Shen Yao had an elderly person with relevant experience help bring the newcomers to familiarize themselves with the environment, while she herself busily ran back to her room to handle matters.

Don't look at Shen Yao only being a senior graduating this year; she already has a lot of experience cultivating Chinese medicinal herbs.

Just like the Chinese medicinal herb experiment she is currently doing regarding inhibiting pain, not only is progress smooth, but she also successfully mixed a spiritual plant from the cultivation world named Pain-Relieving Fruit into it and cultivated it.

Nowadays, Pain-Relieving Fruit grows without a spiritual energy environment, and the mutated fruits produced have their effects weakened somewhat.

But using scientific methods, the substances extracted from the fruit that have pain-eliminating effects can achieve different treatment effects by increasing or decreasing corresponding concentrations.

The current greatest advantage lies in this treatment not possessing addictiveness, not letting patients develop dependence on Pain-Relieving Fruit.

But the corresponding disadvantage is also here: Pain-Relieving Fruit in the cultivation world is a biennial spiritual plant, but placed here it surprisingly reaches five to eight years.

The Pain-Relieving Fruit Shen Yao currently has in hand are basically fruits produced in Pingshan Town.

The ones planted in this ground have only just grown branches; as for later flowering and fruiting, there's quite a wait.

But overall the benefits outweigh the harms; for them the difficulty is not great, and they still must strive to find an environment suitable for Pain-Relieving Fruit growth, and popularize the planting quantity of Pain-Relieving Fruit.

Only when the produced Pain-Relieving Fruit supply exceeds demand can the subsequent drug effect market be further expanded.