Chapter 305: Bound to the Childbearing System, Becoming a Winner in Life Chapter 306: Natural Disaster Apocalypse Cannon Fodder (14)

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Protagonist:

Shen Yao

The police station was holding a wedding with many attendees.

Considering his relationship with Shen Yao, and thinking of this special period, Wei Mingyu had the idea of holding the wedding together.

But this matter still needed to be discussed with Shen Yao. Although he did not pursue formalities, Shen Yao was a young woman, and it was understandable that she harbored romanticism.

"No need, I don't mind," Shen Yao waved her hand. She had no desire to hold a separate wedding to make a spectacle of herself for others; holding it together was fine—saving time and effort, and not draining her own energy.

Wei Mingyu:...

Wei Mingyu smiled helplessly. "No need to accommodate me. Once in a lifetime, I hope it can make you happy."

Wei Mingyu appeared reasonable, but in love he was terrifyingly persistent.

Shen Yao raised an eyebrow, indicating this was not accommodation. Not having to take full responsibility herself made her very happy.

"Since that's the case, tomorrow morning we'll go to my parents' place," Wei Mingyu's parents were both government staff, and after the natural disaster they were busy beyond measure.

It was only after Rimu City stabilized that they had the mind to care about Wei Mingyu's private affairs. Not wanting their son to be capable, having already found a partner, even bringing the person to their door.

The Wei family parents had a good impression of Shen Yao. Perhaps after three years of natural disaster, people had all gained composure and calm when facing disaster.

The aura on Shen Yao was obvious. Especially since Shen Yao was considered a genius gardener of great renown at the Planting Garden. In the Wei family parents' view, the other party was a match for their son; rather, it was their son who got the bargain.

Shen Yao nodded, letting Wei Mingyu enter the door. The two of them simply made dinner using the kitchen.

After eating and drinking their fill, they went to the study to work until nightfall to rest, and only then did Wei Mingyu reluctantly leave.

Sigh

Hope the wedding matter can be finished as soon as possible. Compared to coming and going alone, he preferred two people accompanying each other.

After sleeping a night, upon waking in the morning Shen Yao felt refreshed and spirited.

After simply tidying up in the restroom, Shen Yao changed into clean clothes and hurriedly opened the door to let Wei Mingyu, who was waiting outside, come in.

Wei Mingyu wore long pants and short sleeves, holding the prepared breakfast in his hands.

Since they fell in love, Wei Mingyu cooked whenever he had time. Shen Yao slowly adapted to Wei Mingyu's style, never forgetting to praise him.

"I cooked some porridge and boiled two eggs." Breakfast was simple. Wei Mingyu considered they were going to the Wei family parents' place, so he did not make the breakfast rich.

Taking out bowls and plates to serve the porridge, and peeling the eggs onto a plate. "Taste it. It's millet newly researched by the laboratory, said to have excellent texture and satiety."

Over three years, the laboratory had researched many foods. Some had poor taste but high yield; some were not filling enough but tasted good.

Shen Yao and Wei Mingyu were internal staff. Their daily allocation ratio was far higher than that of commoners. For some grains that could not be purchased through the official supermarket and app, they had an indefinite quantity of portions.

This was also the reason they dared to marry at this time. With a certain guarantee of material foundation, they could be free of many worries.

You must know that at this time the status of civil servants was even more exaggerated than before the natural disaster. Every time the official released recruitment quotas, the acceptance rate was simply terrifying.

The two ate and discussed, especially since Shen Yao had missions on her side. They could not stay too long at the Wei family parents' place.

"The fruits and vegetables at the Planting Garden are currently in the development stage. The official's idea is to increase household planting efforts and solve the masses' supply problems as much as possible." Shen Yao finished the last mouthful of porridge in the bowl, took out the tissue from one side, and wiped her mouth corner.

Wei Mingyu finished eating a step earlier. At this time he was organizing the bowls and chopsticks on the tabletop.

The kitchen had water. Or rather, after Rimu City stabilized, the water and power outage situation improved.

Unless force majeure occurred, such as sudden windstorms and blizzards, or swarms of insect swarms.

"How is the situation at the Planting Garden? The official plans to temporarily add several locations."

The Planting Garden was not enough. Or rather, after the survival environment stabilized, humans would pursue other aspects. When living in constant danger, they did not care about food taste, but when living in peace, they could not not think about it.

"Everything is good at the Planting Garden. The official increasing the number can recruit positions and also bring benefits to the masses. It's a win-win."

Shen Yao had worked at the new Planting Garden for two years, cooperating tacitly with Sun Ge.

Nowadays, her and Wei Mingyu's daily food was rarely storage items from before the natural disaster. They were all new products from each season, rich in nutrition.

"Yes. This recruitment will have many people signing up to participate." But the probability of being selected was very low. Wei Mingyu thought of the situation at home and felt he could open his mouth to hint at it.

You must know Wei Mingyu also had a younger sister by the same parents, named Wei Minzhi.

Before the natural disaster arrived, Wei Minzhi was just a child attending high school. Now three years had passed, Wei Minzhi was getting older. Since she could not go to university, it was better to go out and work, and she could also support herself by her own abilities.

"Does Minzhi like planting? The work at the Planting Garden looks easy on the surface but is actually hard." Could a delicate little girl like Wei Minzhi adapt? It was not like everyone could have a cheat like Shen Yao.

Wei Mingyu touched his chin. "Give it a try. If it doesn't work, forget it."

Anyway, he was only reminding her. Whether to adopt it or not was Wei Minzhi's business.

Even if they were biological siblings, making decisions for the other was not acceptable. People should have their own principles of action. Even family members had no right to interfere.

The two packed up their things and left the residential district.

On the road they met many residential district personnel going out to purchase supplies. Not many were acquainted with Shen Yao, but not a few knew Wei Mingyu.

After all, the Wei family parents also worked in the government. They had lived in houses here in their early years. Because of later job changes and Wei Mingyu going to the police station, only Wei Mingyu remained.

Nodding and chatting all the way, Shen Yao stood at the entrance of the residential district, hand shielding her forehead, gazing toward the world outside the residential district.

The temperature outside had reached 35℃. Converted to before, it would already be considered hot. But right now, the big shots had long been used to it. Some even wore warm clothing and felt not the slightest discomfort.

Look, human adaptability is strong. As long as enough time is given, there is no disaster that cannot be endured.

Wei Mingyu drove a car and stopped in front of Shen Yao. It was an off-road vehicle that had been modified. Special tires and high chassis gave it greater ability to adapt to the environment.

Shen Yao got in the car, touched the interior space, and felt it could still be expanded.

A few days ago, a hailstorm suddenly attacked, smashing many vehicles. This car escaping calamity was entirely due to modification, but it also left many traces because of that.

For example, there were cracks at the dashboard, traces from being smashed back then.

"The time has already been arranged. Next time after vacation." This time it couldn't be scheduled. Wei Mingyu started the vehicle, turned a corner, and headed toward the cement runway not far away.

The cement had been laid a second time; the original road, long exposed to wind and rain, already showed signs of peeling.

These newly built cement roads were mainly to ensure vehicle passage, so the methods were rather crude; even the modified off-road vehicle still bumped along.

Fortunately Shen Yao was already used to it; the two drove for no more than half an hour before reaching the residence of Wei Mingyu's parents.

It was still an old residential compound, no less grand than theirs. However, there was security outside this compound, and those entering would have their identities checked.

Wei Mingyu brought Shen Yao in through facial recognition, then took the elevator up to the eighth floor.

Wei Mingyu's parents were at home, while Wei Minzhi hid in her room, unknown what she was doing.

"Ai, thinking about going out to play," Wei's mother was a kindly auntie who spoke softly; Shen Yao was pulled aside by her as soon as she entered.

Wei's father called Wei Mingyu away, and the two went to the study to discuss who knows what.

"Little Shen, this time, Mingyu told us in advance; you've been wronged."

The wedding was simple, and Wei's mother felt embarrassed, after all it was her own family marrying off a daughter-in-law.

"Not wronged, Auntie, don't think too much; in this world, it's hard to be particular about anything."

Ordinary people are busy surviving; where would they have the mind for other things?

Shen Yao had lived in the world of natural disasters for three years, already used to thinking with a purpose.

Wei's mother meant well, wanting their wedding to be lively so they wouldn't regret it later, but Shen Yao had married who knows how many times in different worlds; simple or complex, she wouldn't take any of it to heart.

Turning the topic to the planting garden's work, Shen Yao mentioned recruitment: "If Minzhi has plans, she can go sign up and try."

The people of Huaguo all have a talent for farming; besides, there are many potted plants in the Wei family's rooms, so from constant exposure, not knowing a bit is the minority.

Hearing about the planting garden recruitment, Wei's mother immediately called Wei Minzhi out.

Wei Minzhi called Shen Yao "Sister" obediently; hearing about recruitment, she hesitated: "I, I won't be able to, probably won't get in."

Wei's father and mother had also said this to Wei Minzhi, but Wei Minzhi had stayed home these three years; truly going out still made her nervous; no matter what she thought inside, her body's subconscious reaction was avoidance.

And so, opening her mouth she was listless, not a bit of positive spirit.

Wei's mother sighed: "Trying doesn't waste anything; who knows, she might be suitable."

It's not good to always stay at home; Wei's mother doesn't dislike her, but she worries.

In such a world, women already find survival difficult; if Wei Minzhi can't become independent and strong, what will happen when she and Wei's father grow old? They can't always count on Wei Mingyu and Shen Yao to be responsible for Wei Minzhi for a lifetime.

Wei Minzhi still shook her head, and in a flash ran back to her room to hide.

Wei's mother:...

Wei's mother was truly angered by her own daughter; facing Shen Yao she could only sigh.

Shen Yao:...

Shen Yao spoke to comfort Wei's mother a few words; she didn't mind Wei Minzhi not growing up, but still that sentence: she and Wei Mingyu can't always stay by Wei Minzhi's side; one day, Wei Minzhi will still have to face this world alone.

"Auntie, don't rush; Minzhi is still young; in two more years, when things stabilize, it'll be fine."

Wei's mother thought to herself, Minzhi is still young? Shen Yao was originally not much older than Wei Minzhi.

The two act worlds apart; could it be that her own upbringing had problems? Clearly her older son Mingyu is very good, so how is it that with her little daughter Minzhi everything is not to her liking?

Wei's mother couldn't understand it; the future mother-in-law and daughter-in-law pair could only change the topic, opening her mouth to speak of other things.

Staying there for half a day, several people ate a meal happily, and only then did Shen Yao leave with Wei Mingyu.

The car drove halfway; Shen Yao had Wei Mingyu drop her at the entrance of the planting garden, as she said in the morning; she still had work unfinished at the planting garden.

Wei Mingyu stopped the car, took the protective suit from behind and handed it over.

"Be careful on the road."

"Mm."

Waving goodbye, Shen Yao turned and entered the planting garden, seeing Sun Ge standing at the entrance waiting for someone.

"Sun Ge."

"Is it Little Shen?"

Sun Ge called out, pointing to the hall: "The management is inspecting the seeds."

It was a sudden surprise inspection; originally it wasn't time yet; at least Shen Yao's side had nothing needing to be reported.

"What's going on?" Shen Yao raised an eyebrow, turning her body to draw near Sun Ge.

"Someone can't hold back; you've stayed two years, still don't know their thoughts?" Sun Ge spoke disdainfully, clearly looking down on this group of people.

Shen Yao made an "oh" sound and nodded: "As long as it doesn't affect our work," let them go.

A company can't possibly be without people who shirk and slip; that doesn't fit human nature.

Shen Yao had experienced having her experimental results stolen, being targeted, and other big and small matters; fundamentally, it was still that their interests weren't satisfied.

Such a large planting garden, the number of people working inside is in the thousands; what Sun Ge mentioned is at most one percent.

"If everyone could think like you, Sun Ge's work should have been done long ago."

Sun Ge also wanted to leave, but unfortunately the people below weren't capable, always dragging on, so he also gave up hope.

Just let it be; others taking advantage he doesn't care, causing him trouble he won't indulge.

Told Shen Yao to be careful when she goes over; he himself still has to wait a while.

Shen Yao expressed understanding; Sun Ge not sending those management people away means they won't easily move their nests; she, a small staff member, won't meddle in this anymore.

Taking small quick steps back to the experimental field, Shen Yao lowered her head to check the plants in the field.

Fortunately nothing happened; they grew lush and dense, dense beyond description.

Picking out and pulling the weeds, then carefully tending the experimental field once more, Shen Yao turned to get tools; fertilizer doesn't need to be spread for now, but things like watering still have to be done.

The plants mature quickly and need more water; what she cultivates is water-saving, meaning drought-resistant; daily water usage must be recorded.

Busy and bustling, by the time she could rest, Shen Yao had already broken out in a sweat all over her head.

Taking out clean mineral water and drinking it glug glug, Shen Yao turned to study the plants in the experimental field.

One two three four five... inside there are five plants growing well, also the most stable trait test specimens.

She planned to dig them out individually and put them in plastic basins, after all she had not forgotten these plants; once successfully cultivated, they were to be sold outside.

After digging with huffing and puffing, Shen Yao called over several helpers to carry away the potted plants, "Place them on the shelves; leave the rest to me."

The shelves were wooden, divided into several crossbars, on which other varieties of potted plants were placed, all of them Shen Yao's focus objects.

Nowadays, the few pots grown at Shen Yao's home also came from the Planting Garden.

Not only did they taste good, they were also rich in nutrition, saving Shen Yao quite a bit of food ration. The grain in Shen Yao's space still had more than half left, and there had never been an opportunity to use it.

After all, working at the Planting Garden had this benefit: eating and drinking were never a worry, and taking out a few seeds at random could solve the problem of food and clothing.