Chapter 136: After Binding the Child-Bearing System, Becoming a Winner in Life Chapter 137: Seventies Hutong Daily Life (35)

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Main Character:

Shen Yao

The train in the early morning, after eating breakfast and strolling all morning plus half the afternoon, even with everyone's energy so vigorous, they couldn't sustain this kind of pace.

In the evening they simply bought some flatbreads and pickled vegetables at random around the guesthouse.

Everyone went to bed early and rose early; whatever business there is, we'll talk about it together tomorrow.

Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan, the two of them, one followed Shen Ning, one followed Tian Na.

Lying on the bed, head touching the pillow, they fell asleep instantly, the speed of closing their eyes was simply unbelievable.

Tian Na lay on the bed, her mind recalling all the fashionable clothes and fabrics she had seen today.

And the cheap socks, underwear, and panties — they were truly cheap.

The department store sells silk stockings for three yuan a pair; here retail you can get two pairs for five yuan, and if you buy enough goods you can press the price down further.

Heard that some small factories produce silk stockings at one yuan a pair.

Hiss—

Tian Na unconsciously smacked her lips, but more than that she envied the people of this place.

She also had a whole large family behind her, and she herself was too unaccustomed to Guang City's climate; otherwise, setting up a factory and doing business here would be so good — it's all money delivered to your door, no reason not to earn it.

In a daze, Tian Na tilted her head and fell asleep; when she opened her eyes after a full sleep, she only felt refreshed and clear-headed.

July's weather, Guang City was hot like a furnace.

Fortunately the guesthouse had washing rooms; Tian Na took off her clothes, quickly showered, turned around and woke Yuan Yuan to go out and eat.

Tian Na came down rather late; people like Yuan Li and Grandmother-in-law Zhou were already sitting in the main hall drinking tea and chatting idly.

The guesthouse nowadays is not as troublesome to check into as before; there are many people coming, all kinds of accents from north and south.

When Tian Na arrived she happened to hear Xie Shangjin speaking with a man who claimed to be a businessman from Gang City.

A long-winded pile of words; Xie Shangjin's hand stretched out gesturing all over — anyway Tian Na couldn't really understand.

She bumped elbows with Yuan Li, "Are we still going to eat at that place today?"

The breakfast here in Guang City is different from Jing Shi; it looks small and delicate.

Tian Na, a rough-and-tumble big gal, wasn't quite used to eating it, felt they could switch to another place to try.

Yuan Li pointed to the side, "Heard there's a claypot rice place that tastes pretty good."

"Claypot rice?" What's that, Tian Na didn't understand.

Yuan Li went "Hmph," hadn't explained yet when Grandmother-in-law Zhou beside her leaned over, "It's a bit like our covered rice — rice and dishes all in one, eating it is relaxed and convenient."

Tian Na made the decision, "Then we'll eat at this place."

Still have to stay in Guang City a few days; all the strange and novel things around here must be looked at.

The three quietly settled on the eating place, stood up and called the children to follow.

As for Xie Shangjin who was chatting away enthusiastically, seeing people leave he naturally chased after them.

After eating a meal of what was said to be the most authentic and delicious claypot rice in the whole area, everyone today prepared to go stroll the small commodities street they hadn't had time to see yesterday.

"Over there are all individually run shops; inside they sell clothes, fabrics, everything.

We've come out this one trip, it's not easy; whatever you like, just buy some to take back.

Don't know how to bargain? Don't be afraid either; we've come out with so many people, the other side wouldn't dare to cheat us."

Tian Na took the lead; already having yesterday's experience scouting with Grandmother-in-law Zhou and the others, facing today's small commodities street she was completely unfazed.

Grandmother-in-law Zhou chimed in agreement with a couple of sentences, finally admonishing the men of the family, "You watch your own change and the children; there are many people here, if you get separated just shout loudly, no matter what you encounter don't be afraid."

What's most worrying at this time is that you yourself panic first and don't know what to do.

Grandmother-in-law Zhou and Tian Na belong to the type who get preventive shots in advance; if nothing happens it's fine, if something happens they're not afraid.

On this Guang City side, with Tian Na and Grandmother-in-law Zhou responsible for commanding the overall situation, not only is there absolutely no worry about accidents, they even have to restrain their own people from playing too wildly and delaying proper business time.

On this Jing Shi side, Xie Ci'an and Shen Yao are busy as can be.

The two of them received a telegram as early as the morning Tian Na and them arrived in Guang City.

Knowing the family had already landed safely, the two of them didn't need to keep worrying.

"But from the sound of Mom and them, they plan to buy some things to bring back and sell."

Even though nowadays there aren't many people setting up small stalls around Jing Shi, after all Reform and Opening Up has only been a few years; the large batches of returned youth are basically all still watching and waiting.

But Shen Yao is ten thousand percent clear on how ferocious the development speed of the South is in this era.

Anyone who goes there, even without ambition, will have ambition hooked out of them; let alone people who originally had ambition, having it infinitely amplified counts as good — there are even those who simply stay in the South and don't come back.

Such an example is Cheng Shuang who early on passed the university entrance exam and took root in the South.

Cheng Shuang's power of action kept up; before even graduating university she started a side business; by the time she graduated university this summer, she didn't hide it, directly plunging headfirst into the fruit trade industry.

Because she had the prior experience of being a sent-down youth, Cheng Shuang now does things in an orderly and clear manner.

Although the factory isn't big, looking like just small-scale tinkering, relying on the South's development prospects and superior geographical location, one can only say the future is limitless.

To show her support for her, Shen Yao also invested 1000 yuan inside for equity.

The shares aren't many, just about 15%; to Shen Yao it was just a casual toss-in, to Cheng Shuang it wasn't troublesome either.

The two maintain their relationship through financial dealings, and since Shen Yao doesn't plan to go into officialdom or stay at the university, having a few scattered investments doesn't count as violating discipline.

"Mom's retired, staying at home all day she gets bored herself; selling some things isn't bad."

Xie Ci'an wasn't thinking about Tian Na making money; he just felt Tian Na keeping busy is good for her health.

An old person busy for a lifetime, suddenly going idle leaves a hollow feeling.

Especially since the Xie Family has no idle people, they simply cannot let Tian Na and the several aunties in the courtyard stay there.

Xie Ci'an doesn't dislike these aunties; it's just that these aunties usually focus most on trivial matters. For Tian Na, placing her gaze on this is purely a waste of time.

Shen Yao agreed, "When the time comes, whether renting a storefront or directly pushing a cart to set up a stall, there will be things to do.

Mom has a strong personality; these past few years of retirement she hasn't really rested at home much either."

Running east and wandering west all day, not forgetting to ride her bicycle down to the countryside to wander.

Nowadays Jing Shi develops rapidly; with so many returned Knowledgeable Youth employment issues, plus various new and old ideological collisions, Tian Na seizing the opportunity will probably usher in a second spring for her career.

The young couple leaned against the bedside under the light bulb talking; when they couldn't stay awake they turned off the light and slept.

Even though the child isn't by their side, their daily life is still fulfilling.

Originally Shen Yao still wanted to have a few more children; after all, she is bound to the Childbirth System — the more she puts in early on, the greater the harvest later.

Pity that she really has no time; all sorts of matters press on her and she simply can't manage.

At a time like this suddenly absurdly going to have a child? Purely asking for trouble for herself.

Temporarily cancel this plan; Shen Yao leaned her head against Xie Ci'an's embrace, closed her eyes herself, and fell asleep.

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In August, Jing Shi's weather gradually becomes mild; although when the sun is strong it's still very hot, it's no longer like a furnace baking.

Jing Shi Traditional Chinese Medicine University entrance

Shen Yao somewhat reluctantly saw off Xu Huixin who had graduated smoothly, her tone involuntarily emotional.

Four years passed in a flash; in their major, few like herself continued graduate studies; most started working upon graduation.

Like Host's Eldest Sister Xu Huixin, upon graduation she was transferred back to work at the local Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital.

"Don't be sad; when you have time come over, I'll definitely treat you well."

Xu Huixin was carefree; all four university years she was still the one with the best dormitory relationships.

Shen Yao compared to Xu Huixin is more indifferent; this also relates to personal temperament.

"Sister Xu, go back and work hard; don't forget to study — Traditional Chinese Medicine is learn till old, live till old; when I have time I'll definitely go back to see you."

Xu Huixin's hometown is in the Southwest; high mountains and dense forests, extremely suitable for herb growth.

Not to mention, Shen Yao truly has a national herb planting plan in her heart.

Only this plan needs convenient transportation; currently it temporarily cannot be realized.

"Good, just waiting for your words," Xu Huixin stretched out her hand and patted Shen Yao's shoulder, "Our dormitory six people, only you chose to continue advanced study; don't waste the opportunity to learn, must work hard."

Being able to learn and having the opportunity to learn is a very happy thing.

Xu Huixin isn't unwilling to learn; it's just her brain isn't suited for it. And her own age is also a problem; Xu Huixin's family three children are growing older, she can't ignore them.

In this era, for the sake of schooling or returning to the city, not a few families have broken apart.

Shen Yao's roommates are all not bad; four university years no incidents of abandoning husband and children, carrying on immoral free love behind family's back occurred.

But this doesn't mean the Traditional Chinese Medicine University has no such troubling matters.

Actually, because of this special era, all sorts of things have happened quite a lot.

As far as Shen Yao knows, things like impersonation, backdoor operations, married infidelity are not uncommon.

Even Shen Yao was pursued by someone; inexplicably sent love letters, wrote love poems, and it was even publicized to Xie Ci'an.

Good thing their feelings are deep; each knows the other's character.

These matters are also certain reflections of this era; ultimately buried in the long river of time, annihilated and disappeared.

Seeing off Xu Huixin, Shen Yao again met Lv Yi who, though graduated and working, would stay in Jing Shi.

Lv Yi's workplace is the City Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital; after entering she must climb up from a junior Doctor.

"Although internship salary isn't high, at home it's just us two.

Besides he studies at Normal University; one year later graduates and gets allocated.

Stay in Jing Shi, we work hard, can also live well."

When Lv Yi spoke, her face wore a smile, making Shen Yao feel a wave of emotion.

"Seize time, hurry and buy a house; Jing Shi is the national capital, housing prices will definitely keep rising."

Nowadays although not cheap, but just as Lv Yi said, the two of them one Doctor one teacher, under the knees no children yet, saved wages can buy a remote Small Courtyard.

Lv Yi nodded, "I already told him, buy one in the village next to University City.

Then our commute will also be convenient," if really far can ride bicycle.

People of this time have no saying of unable to endure hardship; because days visibly improve, everyone is full of drive for future life.

Dormitory five people successively left completely; the vacated rooms will soon house freshmen.

Before Shen Yao found time to go to the Train Station to meet people, she first told the teachers in the courtyard and then left.

No choice; the burden on Shen Yao is especially heavy; Traditional Chinese Medicine College and planting-related topics more or less all get involved with her.

Now Shen Yao hasn't even started graduate school, yet teachers suggest she continue advanced study.

Shen Yao: ……

Shen Yao didn't agree, only said go back and consider, but in her heart she's still relatively resistant to this proposal.

But take one step watch one step; an old saying goes well, human hearts change easily.

Shen Yao previously never thought she could attend graduate school; now isn't she continuing to study? Future matters, no one can predict.

"Here we go, let's go to the Train Station now; Mom and them bought tickets for 5 PM."

Right now it's not yet 3 o'clock; from Traditional Chinese Medicine University to Train Station a bit over half an hour; time-wise completely enough.

Xie Ci'an nodded, "Let's buy some food; guess on the train can't eat too well."

Train runs several days; the smell itself is very unpleasant.

This trip back they bought quite a lot of things; they can't leave people's side.

Xie Ci'an received the return telegram, and Tian Na even had him hire two tricycles in advance to haul the goods — clearly there was quite a lot of stuff.

"First go to the state-owned restaurant and buy some steamed buns and mantou that will keep."

After Shen Yao finished speaking, she mounted the bicycle beneath her and rode toward the train station together with Xie Ci'an.

The two of them bought food first, then bought drinks; only when preparations were complete did they arrive at the train station.

Right at the station entrance there were cargo tricycles — all the human-powered kind.

They called over two, agreed on a time, and Xie Ci'an paid half the deposit.

Otherwise, with so much work at the train station, getting someone to wait an hour for nothing wouldn't be easy.

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The train's rumble sounded, and Shen Yao waved her hand toward it.

Her eyes were sharp; she had already spotted Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan crowding at the window side.

Aiyo

Only a little over half a month apart, how come the two children look like they've darkened by a whole degree?

Shen Yao's heart gave a thump — could it be that Guang City's sun is too vicious, and the two children took no sun protection measures at all?

Not only did they take no sun protection measures, these two children simply didn't realize they had gotten dark.

Looking at the two black lumps running down from the train, Shen Yao instantly felt dizzy and blurred vision.

This, this can't be her two children who were raised fair and clean, right?

As a result, the two black lumps opened their mouths with one "Mama," directly shattering Shen Yao's illusion.

Shen Yao: ……

Shen Yao lowered her eyes, meeting the two rows of big white teeth that Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan revealed.

Not to mention, although the light isn't strong at this moment, looking at them they actually seem quite reflective.

"You're back, good to be back, there's still half a month before school starts," she could coax them back to fairness.

Shen Yao's face showed a complex expression; before she could recover, she heard Wu Zhaodi and Wang Yanyan calling people over to help.

All right, first finish dealing with this mountain-like pile of goods from earlier, then talk about the rest.

The two hired tricycles weren't enough to haul everything, so Xie Ci'an had no choice but to run to the entrance and call two more.

After everyone loaded the goods onto the vehicles, Tian Na caught her breath, and together with Grandmother-in-law Zhou and Yuan Li gave instructions, then sent everything back to Fengshou Hutong first.

"Everyone go back and rest for two days to settle your nerves; when the time comes, gather together to discuss how to handle things."

This trip brought in a lot of goods — some from the Xie Family, some from the Shen Family — sorting them out will take time.

Gone out for over half a month, and on the train all sorts of stimulation and frights.

Tian Na now only wants to go back, lie on the bed, and sleep first; the rest can wait until after she wakes up.