Chapter 312

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Main Character:

Shen Yao

As long as Wei Mingyu doesn't go out, that's fine; as for the rest, Shen Yao doesn't want to interfere.

She doesn't even plan to report this matter upward; there's simply no need.

Mentioning it might provoke a rebellious psychology, making them insist on going out to see for themselves; after all, humans have always had a penchant for courting death, and the more you block them, the more excited they get.

The System smacked its lips. "Host, I have to say, you still understand humans."

Since ancient times, who knows how many death-courting things humans have done; the System has a thick stack of data on that side, all of it usable as evidence.

"Having lived as a human for many years, after all," Shen Yao's expression was moved. Inwardly she thought: without the System's fortuitous encounter, she would have long since closed her eyes and ceased to exist; instead, the System gave her a chance to survive.

From this angle, she should thank the System, even though the two of them are merely using each other; who knows how much genuine feeling there truly is.

"Let's not talk about that. The outside life has nothing to do with me. As long as Rimu City remains peaceful and stable, I'm afraid this mission of mine will also earn an 'Excellent'."

Although the offspring achievement aspect suffers a heavy discount, the fact that she spent merit to send emails and save people is real; so many people survived because of her actions — would the World Consciousness really be stingy with rewards?

"Host, as long as we live peacefully to old age this time, the rewards will be very generous."

The System was in high spirits, a complete change from its previous hesitant reluctance to elaborate.

"This planet is undergoing self-evolution; it will produce a kind of energy," this energy is far richer than ordinary rewards and is very beneficial to them.

"Listening to you this excited, the World Consciousness will definitely offer up energy in gratitude; when the time comes, don't hog it all — we're partners, you have to allocate it fairly," Shen Yao reminded the System, a faint smile curling her lips.

System:...

The System was provoked into anger by Shen Yao's suspicion, clamoring that it wasn't that kind of System; one is one, two is two, it would absolutely not line its own pockets.

"What are you angry for? I was just giving a reminder; isn't it better if there isn't any?" Shen Yao nimbly picked up a piece of clothing and put it on herself.

The weather turned cold; thin garments couldn't withstand the freezing. Fortunately, the thermal suits developed by the Official side were very useful — just a single light layer could spare one the inconvenience of living in these nine cold days.

Shen Yao goes to the Planting Garden less and less nowadays; in winter the Planting Garden has few plant varieties, so Shen Yao and the others don't need to clock in day after day.

Having more free time, Shen Yao spends it on her family and children.

The twins, already over three months old, are fair and chubby, playing happily in the room.

Since Wei Mingyu took a sinecure, he has relaxed considerably; daily he also has time to accompany his family — like today, while the sky was still bright, Wei Mingyu wore a dark blue outfit, cradling a little meatball waving its arms and kicking its legs.

Shen Yao burst into laughter, took out a bottle, prepared milk powder, and fed the two children.

"Hurry and put her down; the more you spoil her, the more spoiled she'll get — later she definitely won't be able to leave you." Chengning's weight isn't light; who could stand holding her every day?

It's just that Wei Mingyu dotes on his daughter and can't bear to put the child on the bed; as soon as he hears a whimper, he has to pick her up and coax her gently.

The other little fatty lying on the bed, Chengen, fussed and wailed nonstop; even after drinking milk, he still reached forward, grabbing and grabbing.

Wei Mingyu supported the child's head, then had Shen Yao hand Chengen to him. "It's fine. Chengyan hasn't finished school yet. The weather forecast says there'll be snow these few days; otherwise, just let him stay home and rest."

There's not much knowledge to learn at kindergarten; Wei Chengyan went only for playmates.

Children, being alone is lonely — especially Wei Chengyan, who isn't an ordinary child; he's someone with special abilities.

Wei Mingyu feels rather guilty toward Wei Chengyan, because before Wei Chengyan turned three, Wei Mingyu didn't have much time to accompany him.

The mandatory mission once a year — once he went out, it was several months; by the time he returned, Wei Chengyan didn't even recognize him.

Sigh.

"If you let him not go to school, this kid will definitely kick up a fuss." There are many children at the kindergarten; Wei Chengyan loves playing with them.

Just the many toys he insists on stuffing into his schoolbag every day before school — all were Wei Chengyan's own idea.

"I have more time at home; I'll accompany him." Wei Mingyu looked out the window; the gloom made one's heart feel stifled.

Snow at this time isn't a day or two — it falls endlessly without stopping.

Thinking that the New Year isn't far off, Wei Mingyu simply found a free time and brought Wei Father, Wei Mother, and Wei Minzhi over.

"A family, living together is convenient." Otherwise, if they can't reunite for the New Year, where's the New Year in that?

Wei Father and Wei Mother have nothing to do daily; running to the Supermarket counts as rare serious business.

Moving to Shen Yao's side is good too; a family living together is a bit crowded, but at least they bump into each other the moment they step out, no need to worry about this or that.

"This job of yours isn't bad; now you can spend more time with the family and kids." Wei Mother held Wei Mingyu's wrist, nagging — clearly urging him to set his mind at ease and absolutely not drill into a cow's horn tip.

"Mom, this was decided by me and Yao Yao together." It wasn't a whim, but the result of deep consideration.

After hearing this, Wei Mother sighed again, without complaint, only marveling that Wei Mingyu reaching today wasn't easy; stepping back is fine — why insist on charging forward?

"Heard the people who went on the mission this time haven't returned yet." Don't know what the situation is.

Wei Mother's residential compound has many elderly; every household's younger generation is very promising.

Thanks to Wei Mingyu, Wei Mother's status among this group is top-tier; now that Wei Mingyu says retire, he retires; Wei Mother appropriately yields to the worthy, handing the spotlight to others.

"Elders at home have seen much; they often only hope you can live well." As for any other demands, before life they're fundamentally not worth mentioning.

"Alright, speaking of these things out of the blue — let the children rest more."

Wei Father came over, pulled Wei Mother away, thinking to himself that the older one gets, the more nagging; usually it was he who got nagged by Wei Mother, but now the two sides have swapped roles.

Wei Mother disdained Wei Father's ill-timed appearance; the couple bickered, making Wei Mingyu laugh and cry helplessly.

One's own parents, truly — he shook his head helplessly, backhanded the open door shut, Wei Mingyu returned to the small room, glanced at the two infants already asleep, then turned and went to the Study to work.

A few days later, snowflakes began drifting in the sky.

In just one night, the window view was already a world silver-clad and white-wrapped.

Shen Yao got up very early, took leave for herself and Wei Chengyan; Wei Mingyu, however, still had to go to work and clock in. By the time he returned it was noon, and he was topped with snowflakes — a veritable snowman.

Shen Yao told him to hurry to the bathroom and clean up, best take a hot water bath, lest he catch a cold and have to drink bitter medicinal soup.

"Where are Dad and Mom?" Wei Minzhi was still at work; the Animal Husbandry Garden is the opposite of the Planting Garden — there, animals are best restocked in autumn and winter; unlike Shen Yao's leisurely comfort, Wei Minzhi is simply busy beyond measure.

"Mom and Dad went to the Supermarket. They said there's a new batch of Fruit and Meat," heading out in Heavy Snow, Wei Father and Wei Mother were also very determined for a bite to eat.

Wei Mingyu turned on the shower, letting warm water flow over his body to dispel the cold. By the time he changed into a set of Clothes and came out, he was still carrying the just-used towel in his hand.

"I'll go meet them. This snow is getting heavier and heavier, the Road is bad for Mom and Dad," Wei Mingyu was Worried, especially since the family's eldest son had also gone with them.

"No need, they'll be back soon." Shen Yao stopped him, and also pointed at the tightly closed Room, "Go take care of the children. Once they Wake Up they'll be Hungry again."

The Two Children Look Up cute and obedient, but actually they are Demon Kings. As long as things don't go their way, they will wail loudly.

Shen Yao had previously Complained to the System Window: Aren't they born knowing everything? Shouldn't they be able to understand adult speech? How come they still act childish like little infants?

As the System Window explained deeply to her, Shen Yao was reassured. She then let them liberate their nature, only adding a couple more reminders during daily feeding. Pity it didn't provide much relief. Looks like little infants are indeed hard to educate.

Hearing the two little ones would Wake Up, Wei Mingyu no longer brought up Wei Father and Wei Mother.

Of course, this was also related to Shen Yao's words. Shen Yao wouldn't lie to him. Saying they'd be back soon, they'd probably Arrive home very quickly.

Wei Mingyu had only been in the Room for a short while when the door was knocked loudly from Outside.

Wei Father and Wei Mother carried large and small bundles, with Wei Chengyan following behind like a little Penguin. Two adults and one child were exceptionally Excited.

Wei Chengyan spoke first, talking about all the various Wooden Toys he bought back.

The child was full of enthusiasm. Shen Yao couldn't bear to interrupt. She stepped aside and hurried the two of them to tidy up and stuff everything into the Room.

The Room is the warmest place. The indoor Temperature inside is very high.

Wei Chengyan first glanced at Younger Brother and younger sister, then sat in the Corner fiddling with the Wooden Toys he brought back.

Wei Father and Wei Mother processed the things bought back. For Fruit they only picked Apples and pears, the kind that keep long. They bought quite a lot of Fresh Meat, and also bought several freshly killed Chickens Ducks Geese, directly throwing them into the space outside the Kitchen to freeze. They can take them Anytime they want to eat.

"Mom, have there been many people at the Supermarket recently?" Shen Yao walked over to help. The two chatted while working.

Wei Mother nodded and shook her head. "Not many, not few. Just the newly stocked goods aren't many." Not enough for them to snatch up.

It's also that autumn-winter Yield isn't much. Compared to the entire Rimu City population, the Supermarket's bit of inventory is obviously not enough to look at.

Wei Mother and Wei Father busied about, and only recovered after washing up.

Wei Mingyu finished feeding the children, came out to tell Mom and Dad not to go out recently. Watching the snow trending heavier, Home temporarily lacks nothing in Eating and drinking. No need to take risks.

"Minzhi's side I'll also remind her. If it doesn't work, just request leave in Advance." The Animal Husbandry Garden also has daily Holiday. It's just Wei Minzhi dislikes staying Home. Her Holiday is basically all saved up for New Year.

Wei Mother had No Objection. Holding Wei Chengyan, she told Wei Mingyu to handle it himself. She and Wei Father are old. Family matters, if they can avoid worrying they won't worry. "Live a few more years, also Count as making up for the previously Busy days."

The older Elderly get, the easier to Think Too Much. Wei Mother recently is melancholy and changeable. Her speech is affected and strange.

Right after the words left her mouth, Wei Father couldn't help a soft hum. His expression was full of helplessness.

Wei Mother acted as if she hadn't heard. Continued doing her own thing. Wei Chengyan scratched his head, bewildered. He looked up, then lowered his head.

Wei Mingyu: ……

Wei Mingyu pulled Shen Yao's hand. The couple returned to the Room.

Forget it. Still better to take care of the two children. Little infants need their care the most.

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Rimu City's New Year Look Up has not a bit of New Year flavor. Even with communication restored, what appears on TV are all pre-disaster videos. Even the gala hasn't been held for a long time.

Shen Yao's group got up early. First opened a Window for ventilation. Then went to the Kitchen to prepare food.

Wei Minzhi has already been Home resting several days. Her complexion is Pink and healthy. Exceptionally Healthy.

"Sister-in-law, after the Canned Food Factory Holiday our work will Mobilize. Might even get promoted a level."

Wei Minzhi was Happy. This is a good thing. Proves her years of Animal Husbandry Garden work weren't in vain.

"Still at the Animal Husbandry Garden? Can switch to other posts." Nowadays Official selection is all drawn from various Gardens. Wei Minzhi performs well. She'll definitely enter the Official Staff's eyes.

Wei Minzhi still insisted on the Animal Husbandry Garden. One, the work here she's Familiar with. Two, leaving the Animal Husbandry Garden, the most likely place is the Planting Garden. Wei Minzhi hasn't figured out how to face Zheng Cheng this person. So she's Unwilling to go.

On this, Shen Yao has No Objection. It's all Wei Minzhi's choice. Can't say right or wrong. It's just like pure black-and-white Theory.

"Future work, can interact more with Other People. The Animal Husbandry Garden won't stay like this forever." Once Natural Disaster passes, Official will probably open Planting Technique checkpoints. People like Wei Minzhi who enter Official work have greater solo potential.

Official Staff have guaranteed income, but compared to individual households, there will definitely be an Income gap.

Wei Minzhi doesn't have Shen Yao's foresight. She still doesn't know Natural Disaster is about to end. With her limited thoughts, she's convinced this job of hers will last a long time. Maybe this whole life will be in the Animal Husbandry Garden.

Hu

"Sister-in-law rest assured. I'll get along well with them." Although some people here like to stir trouble, not everyone is very Dislikable.

Wei Minzhi this young girl isn't a Flower in a greenhouse. She's encountered Wind and Rain. This bit of Animal Husbandry Garden trouble can't Difficult her much.

It's just Occasionally, Wei Minzhi looking at harmonious Shen Yao and Wei Mingyu, her heart adds some Envy. Then even more angry at Zheng Cheng's wolf heart dog lungs. Pah. Really makes her feel Bad Luck!

The young girl has never encountered this kind of person. Fortunately the other party shot an arrow with no return arrow. Otherwise afraid she'd still run over to disgust herself.

Shen Yao and Wei Minzhi talked and laughed. The two borrowed the Animal Husbandry Garden matter to talk a lot.

All were some workplace Survival Strategy. And things Shen Yao wanted to tell Wei Minzhi. Wei Minzhi was very grateful to Shen Yao. Her hand movements didn't stop either.

By noon, Outside still snowing. Not a bit of sun came out.

Inside the Room a table of delicious food was ready. All were color fragrance taste complete dishes. A family several mouths. Except the three little ones really couldn't help.

Ate and drank full. Night fell. Several people came to the Kitchen again to wrap Dumplings.

The Dumpling filling was newly mixed. Whether Vegetables or Meat all very Fresh. Wei Mother for future convenience specially wrapped extra and put Outside to freeze. If want to eat, can pick them up Anytime to boil.