Chapter 314: Bound to the Child-Bearing System, Becoming a Winner in Life Chapter 315: Apocalyptic Cannon Fodder (23)

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Protagonist:

Shen Yao

Time flew by, and another five years passed.

Rimu City's development became increasingly stable; even the peripheral problems that had caught them off guard in earlier years were gradually smoothed over by time.

Wei Chengyan was nearly nine years old now, a little man who had already mastered the strength in his hands; besides going to school, he spent his days taking his five-year-old younger brother and sister out to play with friends.

At home, his father and mother were still working, and his grandparents and aunt each had their own affairs; Wei Chengyan was enthusiastic and lively and adorable, truly the most obedient little darling.

"Mama."

Wei Chengning wore her hair in two flower-bun pigtails; seeing the person coming in from outside the residential compound, she ran over happily, hopping along.

Shen Yao quickly reached out to steady the child coming toward her, then gestured for Wei Chengyan and Wei Chengen behind to slow down.

Wei Chengyan held Wei Chengen's hand; the two brothers looked similar in appearance, like dolls bought in different sizes, very adorable.

"Why are you outside?" Shen Yao held Wei Chengning and gestured for Wei Chengen to hand her his hand; Wei Chengyan was already a big child, naturally past the age of begging Mama for hugs.

Wei Chengyan, who bore the bearing of an eldest young master, simply helped Shen Yao carry bags and things; at last his boundless strength was not wasted, but put to use.

"Grandpa and Grandma went to the supermarket; Auntie and Father haven't come back yet."

Wei Father and Wei Mother spent more time living here recently, usually taking care of the three children, and occasionally going out to busy themselves with their own matters.

Rimu City's infrastructure had improved greatly; aside from natural disasters they had to avoid, other times were no different from before the disasters.

Even their residential compound's plaza had many elderly people gathering every evening to dance, sing opera, and chat; Wei Father and Wei Mother were regulars among them.

"Why don't you go play with other children?" That wasn't Wei Chengyan's nature; children had a bit of a herd mentality, and playing alone wasn't as happy as playing with a group.

Usually, Wei Chengyan would take the two little ones to walk around with other children in the compound. The compound wasn't small, and people living here had children every year.

Children as old as Wei Chengyan could form a small squad.

"Mama, they want to go play outside," Wei Chengyan sighed, patting his little head; he still had a younger brother and sister to look after, and couldn't run around everywhere.

Hearing this, Shen Yao raised an eyebrow; after leading the three little ones back home, she reached out and touched Wei Chengyan's little head, praising him for being sensible and obedient.

Wei Chengyan immediately grinned; after all, he was a Mama's boy, and receiving Mama's praise was far more important than going out to play.

"Go back to your room with your younger brother and sister first; Mama will make something delicious for you tonight."

Smoothing her fur, Shen Yao mastered her expression and demeanor, making Wei Chengyan happily spin in circles.

Patting his chest to promise he would take good care of his younger brother and sister, Wei Chengyan ordered his favorite sauced chicken wings, walking with a hop and a skip.

Shen Yao watched her eldest son leave, then turned and ran back to the kitchen to cook.

Today's situation was special; originally Shen Yao shouldn't have come back so early, but who let something happen at the Planting Garden? A crowd of people wailing and milling about at the Planting Garden was of no use at all; she could only temporarily send a batch back first.

Shen Yao took vegetables out of the refrigerator, picked them clean bit by bit and washed them for later use, then took out a piece of meat from the freezer to thaw, slice, and shred.

Soon, the kitchen sent out fragrance that filled the corners of the room. Wei Chengyan didn't play with his younger brother and sister anymore, but dragged his little tail over to Shen Yao's side to act pitiful.

Shen Yao:...

Shen Yao took out bowls and plates, and took out some of the finished sauced chicken wings for them to eat first; they were all children, especially living in this kind of environment, and didn't have many chances to be willful. As long as it wasn't something against principle, Shen Yao would try her best to satisfy them.

The sauced chicken wings tasted very good; especially the chicken wings Shen Yao selected were plump and firm, wrapped in the rich flavor of the sauce, one could say they left a lingering fragrance on the lips and teeth, making one want to eat more after eating.

Wei Chengyan narrowed his eyes, feeling he was too happy, being able to eat delicious meals at home every day; he truly hoped such a life could go on like this.

"Just this wish?" Shen Yao placed the finished dishes on the table, took out a lid to cover them to prevent heat loss, "You can think of a more far-reaching wish."

Wei Chengyan looked up, revealing his flower-cat face that had eaten flowers.

More far-reaching? Far-reaching to where? He, a little child, didn't know, sigh.

Tilting his head, blinking his eyes, Wei Chengyan buried his head and continued to bitterly eat his favorite sauced chicken wings, but still answered Mama that he would think of a more far-reaching wish, even though he currently understood nothing.

Wei Chengning and Wei Chengen, the two little ones, were even more gluttons than Wei Chengyan; their appearance of burying their heads to wolf down food drew Shen Yao's sideways glance.

Tsk tsk tsk, she apparently hadn't stinted on the children's food, so why did each of them look like they had the potential of a big eater?

Could it be that Wei Chengen and Wei Chengning not only had innate abilities, but also some hidden capabilities?

After the three little ones finished a meal, Shen Yao took the bowls and plates to the kitchen to wash them.

Following the sound of the room door, Wei Father and Wei Mother returned home carrying plastic bags full of harvest, with Wei Minzhi and Wei Mingyu, the two siblings, closely following behind.

Everyone's hands were carrying thick plastic bags; what was inside was unknown.

"Bought from the supermarket?" Shen Yao glanced and recognized them as supermarket supplies, long-shelf-life instant foods that were filling.

"Sister-in-law, when are we leaving?" Wei Minzhi's eyes were bright and shining; in her heart she couldn't wait to leave Rimu City as soon as possible.

It was truly off-putting; that Zheng Cheng didn't know what he had done, actually starting to fawn on her side, and even arranging to get a divorce.

Wei Minzhi felt she wasn't smart, but she wasn't truly a stupid person either. How could such a person be wanted? A good horse doesn't eat grass it has already passed.

"The Planting Garden issued a notice below, selecting some to go to the Southwest Highlands; I signed up, and once the notice comes down we can set out."

Wei Mingyu sent all the bags of instant food he brought back to the storage room; "I can also apply for a transfer on my side; how about the Animal Husbandry Garden?"

Wei Minzhi shook her head, with an unpleasant expression; "The Animal Husbandry Garden has no notice," she had investigated privately, saying there was no such transfer plan from above.

"This transfer is different from past migrations; the main purpose is to support the construction of the Southwest Highlands; if we go there we won't lose our jobs," but someone like Wei Minzhi would have to give up everything.

"Sister-in-law, even if I don't do this job, I still want to leave Rimu City."

Wei Minzhi hastily expressed her stance, with an attitude of not wanting to stay in Rimu City herself.

Shen Yao smiled and gestured that she didn't need to be so nervous; "Our family will definitely leave together; we won't leave anyone behind alone."

Wei Minzhi had skills; even if she lost her job at the Animal Husbandry Garden, going to the Southwest Highlands she still had the ability to support herself.

However, being able to transfer was the best, saving them from spending much effort on this matter.

When the family sat down to eat, it had already grown dark outside.

The streetlights came on, bringing the air of human bustle.

At the table, Shen Yao explained the arrangements for the Planting Garden, and Wei Mingyu once again emphasized that the probability of them returning after this departure would not be high.

They said they were going to support construction, but who could guarantee the roads would always be clear? The accident five years ago left them with lingering fears, and planning for the worst was not wrong.

Wei's father and Wei's mother had no objection to leaving; they said they would go to the supermarket more often in the coming days, and the supplies no longer subject to purchase limits were enough for them to spend money on what they wanted.

Wei Minzhi said she would continue to gather information and tell them as soon as she had news.

As for the three younger ones, the small stove Shen Yao had prepared in advance only let them satisfy their cravings; the sauced chicken wings were so delicious that Wei Chengyan said he could still eat several more bowls of rice.

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Early the next morning, Shen Yao tidied up and went to work, not expecting that just as she arrived at the Planting Garden, she would run into Wu Yong blocking her outside.

"Wu Team Leader."

"Shen Technician."

Wu Yong wore a pair of black-rimmed glasses; although his appearance looked ordinary, his pupils still revealed some of his emotions.

It was no wonder: the management of the Planting Garden had been purged, Zheng Cheng was retreating step by step, Wu Yong was striving to rise, the two men's situations had completely reversed, and anyone who could remain composed could only be called a genius.

Clearly, Wu Yong was not desireless; he was eager to show off, like a player who had won a match.

"Shen Technician, I heard you signed up for this construction support."

"You should think about it again; the place they're going this time can't compare to Rimu City. Shen Technician, your qualifications and abilities are sufficient; there's no need to make such a sacrifice."

Even if the construction support had generous bonuses, staying would get you more.

Thinking this, Wu Yong simply tried to lure her with benefits to get Shen Yao to stay.

As colleagues for many years, Wu Yong believed he understood Shen Yao better; this person liked a quiet and plain life, and he could provide that for her.

Shen Yao:...

"Wu Team Leader, how can reporting be replaced? Besides, it's not just me; my family is also leaving this time, so please don't trouble yourself, Wu Team Leader."

After speaking, Shen Yao mentioned that several plants in her experimental field still needed to be dug up and sent to the laboratory, then she went around Wu Yong and entered the Planting Garden.

The remaining Wu Yong looked at Shen Yao's back and thought that Shen Yao was not giving him face, which was truly unpleasant.

"Shen Technician."

"Zheng Team Leader."

Shen Yao thought only Wu Yong was blocking her, not expecting Zheng Cheng to show up as well.

She had not had much contact with Zheng Cheng in recent years; regarding Wei Minzhi's matter, they both tacitly avoided causing trouble for each other.

Unfortunately, such distance ended with the downfall of the management and Zheng Cheng being frequently targeted.

This person was capable of bending and stretching; he would bend his waist at the drop of a hat, without the slightest hesitation.

"Why did Zheng Team Leader come? How is your family? These days there are few matters at the Planting Garden; Zheng Team Leader can take more care of your family."

Shen Yao's words were not at all pleasant; she knew exactly how to stab people in the heart.

Zheng Cheng's expression turned hideous for a moment; although he quickly recovered, the fleeting coldness and ruthlessness were still enough to be frightening.

Shen Yao secretly patted the back of her hand, feeling that this person was insatiably greedy; however, she heard he had also signed up, so it wouldn't be that they still had some intersection.

"Shen Technician, Zheng's family is well. Today I came to pick up the plants to be sent to the laboratory." Zheng Cheng composed himself and followed Shen Yao's steps toward the experimental field. "Shen Technician, your family is going together this time?"

Hearing this, Shen Yao neither nodded nor shook her head. "Zheng Team Leader has worked hard; the laboratory's work shouldn't be Zheng Team Leader's responsibility."

She didn't answer the other person's question but turned to start a new topic.

Zheng Cheng was left speechless, the corner of his mouth smiling vaguely. "Just coming to help; we're all colleagues."

Shen Yao complained in her heart about the hypocrisy; this Zheng Cheng could be said to never rise without profit, yet he came to lend a hand—if he didn't shear some wool along the way, it wouldn't be him.

"The plants the laboratory wants are all here; Zheng Team Leader can't carry them alone."

Shen Yao pointed to a row of grown plants ahead and casually picked up a shovel to go over.

Seeing this, Zheng Cheng also wanted to go help, but Shen Yao reached out to stop him.

"Zheng Team Leader, just wait; or send someone over to come together."

The plants the laboratory wanted had to be completely intact, especially the roots, stems, and leaves without any damage. Shen Yao dug carefully, afraid of damaging the plants with the shovel.

Zheng Cheng was restricted to outside the experimental field watching Shen Yao busy back and forth; fortunately, he wasn't truly unwilling to work, and all the packaging behind was handled by him.

Soon, the placed plants were embraced by Zheng Cheng in his arms; because there were quite a few plants, Zheng Cheng ran back and forth three times before delivering everything.

By this time, Shen Yao had already gone to the rest room to eat, leaving Zheng Cheng's scheme to pump her for information in vain.

Zheng Cheng was helpless and could only wait for the opportunity; however, he had also signed up, and when the time came everyone would go to the new city together. As long as they dealt with Wei Minzhi and became one family, they wouldn't need to worry about Shen Yao not helping him.

To be honest, some people are just ugly but have beautiful dreams; as for the reason, it was definitely that selfishness had the upper hand, with not a shred of sympathy.

Shen Yao had signed up, and in her other time she stayed honestly at the Planting Garden, occasionally not forgetting to plant for the laboratory, and otherwise had nothing to do.

Oh, it couldn't be said that way; Shen Yao still had things to be busy with.

For example, she had passed the sign-up, and when she arrived at the destination she would definitely show off her abilities, so that her construction support would truly live up to its name.

This required Shen Yao to organize the materials; after all, having worked at the Planting Garden for many years, she had to have something presentable, right?

Shen Yao busied herself with these things when she had nothing else to do; Wei Mingyu's side was also progressing quite smoothly. The only difficulty was Wei Minzhi; the Animal Husbandry Garden had also issued a notice behind, but the number of people wasn't as many as the Planting Garden and others. Wei Minzhi had signed up, but it was unknown whether she could be selected.

However, these weren't a big deal. Shen Yao found time to have the system send an email to the authorities, screening the people who had signed up this time, focusing on those who were not on good terms with their family (had ulterior motives), and trying to cut off their chance to leave as much as possible.

The system took the merit the Host gave it and quickly finished this matter.

"Host, after this departure, it will be hard to come back." The Periphery was not yet very stable; their support this time was an action arranged by the authorities, with authorities sending escorts, and the road would take more than a month.

According to the time the natural disaster broke out, they would definitely encounter one or two natural disaster events on the road. To be safe, they had to make preparations.

"Not coming back; leaving is for a better life. The altitude of the Southwest Highlands is higher than Rimu City; there, after the state's vigorous development, the infrastructure is not inferior to Rimu City." Although they were going under the banner of supporting construction, they weren't really going to suffer hardship.