Chapter 1253: Defying Heaven to Change Fate

The three elders, without daring to hesitate any further, voluntarily handed over the money.

Wang Zuxia, after receiving the money and the grain voucher, returned to her home.

The dilapidated state of Yang Qing's home made her very uneasy, but after getting the money in hand, her mind settled considerably.

Yang Qing could see that his wife was a very opinionated person.

Moreover, in handling such matters, Wang Zuxia was clearly more capable than he was.

Returning home, Wang Zuxia proactively handed the money to Yang Qing.

Yang Qing looked at her, flashed a somewhat intimidating smile, and pushed the money back.

"From now on, you handle the family finances."

Wang Zuxia satisfiedly took the money back; that decisive action made Yang Qing realize that, had he chosen wrong just now, he might have gotten a Household Chores.

This wife is truly capable.

"Don't worry, I'll handle the money; from now on, the family's wealth will only keep growing."

"Tomorrow I'll go out to inquire, see where there's a black market and where odd jobs are needed."

"I won't drag you down."

Her words were firm, yet Yang Qing still sensed apprehension in her tone.

Yang Qing took her hand and walked toward his secret stash.

"As for food, don't worry; over the years I have stored some grain."

He, just as his great-grandfather once did for his great-grandmother, handed over his entire estate to Wang Zuxia.

When Wang Zuxia saw Yang Qing's famine relief grain, she was first happy, then suddenly she didn't know what to do and began to sob.

If their family had Yang Qing's wisdom, perhaps she wouldn't have needed to come out to flee the famine.

The big pot of rice consumed all the stored grain, and the ensuing disaster directly drove people to desperation.

In any disaster-stricken area, no matter the family, none can escape the outcome of famine.

Yang Qing's famine relief grain, in this era's preciousness, Wang Zuxia understood very well.

This is life-sustaining grain, her sole guarantee for a future.

The grain voucher only suffices for one person; for two, they could only have thin porridge each day.

In this era, the value of money is very small.

What is truly precious is grain.

Yang Qing embraced Wang Zuxia to comfort her.

This let her gradually recover.

"I'll manage this grain; your hiding method would only fool the people in your own courtyard."

"Your wall is diminishing each day; if you pay a little attention, you'll see there's a problem inside."

"We'll first remove a section, age it a bit, then place the removed grain bricks in an inconspicuous spot, mixing them with real bricks for camouflage."

"The excavated earth can fill the pits and hollows in the house; this grain‑soil mixture, when tamped solid, becomes very sturdy."

"If you can get lime, the effect will be even better."

Yang Qing reminded her.

"There is lime in here; without lime it would be hard to keep it this long without spoiling."

Upon hearing this, Wang Zuxia became even happier.

At night, the two squeezed onto the bed, holding each other.

Yang Qing felt a warmth unlike anything before.

Everyone says marrying a wife warms the bed, but Yang Qiansong had never thought that, in his past marriages, this reason was one of the important factors.

This marriage brought great encouragement to the three of them.

Since marrying, that strong sense of fate has suddenly weakened.

The fates of the three also underwent a great change.

Days passed, prospering day by day.

When the three finally rode the Space Elevator all the way to the Taikong Lüguan,

they finally cleared the level.

Although the process still had many ups and downs, this time they all achieved great success.

Soon, the guide "Marrying a Wife to Change Fate" caused a huge stir in the virtual world.

Who could have imagined that this game actually hid such a shortcut?

In the Taikong Lüguan.

Yang Qiansong felt a myriad of emotions.

Only by truly living once in that era could one truly understand what the bottom layer really is.

Compared to before, their current life is like heaven versus earth.

The three of them reside in a hotel located at the Space City 370 kilometers away.

Here the spacecraft are constantly coming and going, very lively.

A scene of prosperity.

He Yan, looking through the observation window at the distant Space Dock, pointed it out to Xu Xingchun.

"That is the Space Dock, and also the construction zone of Star Dream Three."

"I heard that Star Dream Three will undertake the flight mission from Lanxing to Mars."

"So cool."

Xu Xingchun, looking through the porthole, beheld the entire Space City.

"Now this space city can already accommodate thousands of people living and working here."

"I heard that the second Space Elevator is also about to be completed."

"Then the second space city will also begin construction."

"In the future, space professions will be a huge opportunity."

"We should perhaps set our sights on space."

"On Lanxing, it's already very lively."

Xu Xingchun said that was great, it really suited Yang Qianchong's taste.

"Yes."

His expression of sudden realization was a bit too fake, but it also successfully drew the attention of the other two people.

"My aunt's Shopping Mall on Yueqiu is doing very well."

The most important thing is that many space professions are matched with mechs.

Mechs are men's romance.

Riding mechs and traversing the sea of stars is every man's wish.

"You say, could our great-grandparents have imagined our current life?"

He Yan also thought of the Siheyuan.

The long-lasting game, that courtyard left them a deep impression.

"Surely, my great-grandfather is a sci-fi fan, having watched many sci-fi movies."

Yang Qianchong did not deny them.

His ending this time was good, five generations living under one roof.

But Yang Qianchong still felt there was a flaw.

Because the game had no Yang Family, no Jingmen, and no Yang Line.

It is precisely these changes that let him experience true reality.

Is 997 a blessing?

Whenever he recalls the game's ending, his heart trembles.

Such involution, such despair.

Wages only cover living expenses, with many high-interest loans and schemes exploiting their flesh and blood.

So many people choose to lie flat, so many choose not to marry; this is the despair of ordinary people facing reality.

Many people are dissatisfied with current life, but compared to the game, life here is practically paradise.

Collective shareholding system is widespread, and Azure Dragon Securities provides a safety net for ordinary people.

Such a life is simply wonderful.

"Perhaps the fundamental value of this game is to soothe social emotions."

"Adding a control group lets everyone understand that current life is already precious."

It also let everyone know the importance of the Yang Family.

No, why highlight the Yang Family here?

Could there be a conspiracy?

"Let's go back and ask, who is promoting this matter?"

"What is the purpose?"

"If someone is deliberately targeting the Yang Family?"

"Then we should report the matter to the family."

"Anyway, I can't control it, so let the family worry about it."