Rebirth in Famine: She Thrives by Lucky Space-Chapter 601 arrangement

"There’s no need to rush with the stones. Right now, it’s indeed impossible to go up the mountain, wait until the ground thaws.

But you can dig out the cellar first. Once the stones are ready, you can start building immediately when the time comes."

"Alright, then I’ll trouble the village chief with this matter."

With this issue resolved by Wei Kaiyun, he felt much more at ease. However, the house construction would have to be delayed, though it should be completed by June.

As for the preparation of the cellar, it doesn’t require his personal involvement. He just needed to be ready to pay.

As a man, Wei Kaiyun certainly hoped to shoulder the family’s responsibilities, to provide shelter for his wife and children. But before, the opportunities were lacking, and the couple was often separated, rendering him powerless despite his willingness.

Now having this opportunity, he hoped Jiang Xinyu could have fewer worries and enjoy some peace and comfort in her life.

Leaning on his cane, he returned home and glanced at the children studying. He then went back to his room.

So far, life here was bearable. Even if he had to face public humiliation in the future, it wouldn’t be too difficult to accept.

Now, his wife was busy with work, so he would ensure she had no additional worries.

Thinking about this made Wei Kaiyun feel very depressed, realizing he had become the burden.

The classes taught by Jiang Xinyu were practical, helping everyone to read and to handle simple calculations.

The young couples were actually the most diligent in their studies. Jiang Xinyu believed they wanted to find some easier jobs.

Which is great. Isn’t that also their aspiration?

She distributed the newspapers brought over by Old Yang and encouraged everyone to exchange and read them. For any unknown words, they could ask her, and she would explain.

This method sped up the learning process considerably, though older individuals learned more quickly.

The village’s folkways were simple and honest. The older ones would even teach the younger ones, thus reducing Jiang Xinyu’s workload significantly.

Every day, there was still an hour dedicated to studying the red books. Li Yungui and other adults joined. Eventually, nearly all the village’s middle-aged people came over, leaving mainly the elderly at home.

Middle-aged people, after all, had more opportunities to go out.

Jiang Xinyu subtly advised them not to get involved. "We’re all ordinary folks. As long as we live our own lives well, others’ battles have nothing to do with us."

Li Yungui also advised everyone to stay honest and avoid unnecessary engagements when they went out.

With his high reputation in the village, everyone listened to him.

The situation here was very stable, with everyone occupied. Wei Kaiyun was supervising at home as ten people dug the cellar.

"Xiao Wei, I heard from the village chief that you want to build with stones?"

"Yes, it’s safer that way. It’s for our own use, so the sturdier, the better."

"But that would be quite expensive."

"In the long run, the cost won’t seem high." Wei Kaiyun explained with a smile, truly fond of these earnest men and enjoyed chatting with them.

Though he didn’t provide meals, he did offer sugar water, a luxury that the household heads usually wouldn’t indulge in.

The family was cautious during lunch, avoiding displays of excess that might incite envy.

The cellar took ten days to complete and was very smooth inside.

The three children also went down to see it, finding it not cold but humid, yet very spacious. The excavated earth was saved for building the house, with remaining soil spread across the yard to aid vegetable growth.

The first month of the lunar year passed unknowingly, with temperatures barely rising. Villagers engaged in making ice lakes, partnered in groups of three to five to dig cellars.

By late March, Old Yang arrived, bringing a hundred pounds of flour, some frozen fish, and two chickens.

He came in the afternoon, and Shang Zhenkun immediately thawed the fish with water, cleaned them, waiting for Jiang Xinyu to return and cook boiled fish.

On the kang, Wei Kaiyun and Master Yang discussed many external matters, not intending to hide anything from Jiang Xinyu, but she really didn’t want to listen.

This peaceful life was something she dearly enjoyed. She didn’t want any changes. Even if she lived here for a lifetime, she would accept it.

Understanding his wife’s thoughts, Wei Kaiyun didn’t mind, listening to her in everything. As long as he was with his family, anywhere they were together would be fine.

Jiang Xinyu’s belly was already about six months along. Even with a cotton coat, her pregnancy was apparent.

That evening, they had rice, boiled fish, and hot pot, along with fried cabbage and scrambled eggs. It was indeed a sumptuous meal.

"Master Yang, tomorrow come with me to Jin Family Village. I want those three children to move out on their own. There’s no suitable house, so I’m thinking of discussing with the village chief to see if they could get a piece of land to build a house. If it’s possible now, I’ll hire people to build it.

I don’t want them mixed into things. I won’t be here forever, and it doesn’t matter, but since we’re so close, I can’t just ignore them."

"Sure, the village chief of Jin Family Village and I are on good terms. I’ll go with you. It’ll definitely be possible."

"Thank you. I’ll take a leave tomorrow," Jiang Xinyu didn’t know exactly when Old Yang had come, so she had to inform everyone the next morning.

"Wife, I’ll substitute for you tomorrow. I’ll have them read newspapers, and if they don’t recognize a word, I can teach them without any issue."

Jiang Xinyu was stunned for a moment but realized it was indeed feasible, allowing Wei Kaiyun to get closer to everyone, fostering gratitude among the villagers, thereby reducing future risks.

"That’s settled then. We’ll head out early tomorrow, and I’ll leave things at home to you."

Master Yang quietly admired how quickly this couple could think. Xiao Wei was a kind of strategist among their group, and his wife was just as clever.

"Mom, you both go, we won’t come along," Feifei spoke on behalf of the three children after a brief discussion.

"Alright, you stay home then."

The next morning, after breakfast, Jiang Xinyu took several steamed buns made from mixed flour and a few sections of sausage, and then they set off.

It wasn’t practical to bring too much. They could consider more supplies once the children lived on their own.

The road was still difficult to traverse, even more slippery than before. They reached Jin Family Village by nine o’clock.

They first went to the big courtyard where they stayed. Upon hearing a car, the three children immediately put down their books and ran out.

"Aunt Jiang, Uncle Yang," Jing Chu greeted excitedly, finally seeing hope.

"Why aren’t you wearing your coat? Don’t catch a cold."

Zhao Xiaoli came over to support Jiang Xinyu, given her noticeably pregnant belly, worrying about her safety.

"Thank you, Xiao Li, I’m fine. I’m still quite agile."