Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine-Chapter 1267: Settling In

Zhao Qingjie shook his head, "At this hour, people should be resting. I’ve heard that official employees work strictly according to schedule.

Let’s go check out the supply and marketing cooperative, we need to buy a lock."

He had been to the supply and marketing cooperative before, it hadn’t moved, so he found it easily.

However, they couldn’t buy anything without industrial tickets.

"Qingjie, what should we do now?"

"We’ll borrow some from Yang Zhiqiang. I’ll pay him back once I get my paycheck. We definitely need to buy that lock."

Both of them were hungry, but without food tickets, even if you have money, you can’t eat.

They could only wait at the entrance of the match factory, making Zhao Qingjie more eager to have his own house in the county town.

That afternoon, everything went smoothly for the couple, and Qi Xuemei was informed to start work at seven-thirty tomorrow morning.

She also received her work uniform and ID, and she no longer felt hungry.

"Qingjie, I’ve also become an official employee."

"Now you won’t feel resentful about coming this far, right?"

"It’s not that. I was just worried you were too tired earning money all by yourself."

Zhao Qingjie didn’t say anything.

"Qingjie, should we still go buy the lock?"

"We have to. Tomorrow we won’t have time; by the time we’re off work, they’re off too. How can we manage our belongings without a lock?"

Both of them were hungry and tired. However, their work situation was sorted, and they bought a house, which finally gave them peace of mind.

They went to find Yang Zhiqiang again. "Brother, we’ve secured the house and will take over tomorrow evening, but we don’t have a lock. If we want to buy one, we need industrial tickets.

Can you lend me two? I’ll pay you back when I get my paycheck."

Yang Zhiqiang pulled out his wallet and took out two industrial tickets, "Is this enough?"

Zhao Qingjie nodded, "It’s enough, more than enough." We’ll buy the rest when we get paid.

"Brother, I wanted to ask if the cement and match factories issue bicycle tickets?"

"You need to buy a bicycle? It’s useful for commuting as well. They do issue them, but according to seniority, and you just started work, so you don’t have any."

"Brother, can you find one for us?"

"Ask when you start work. Qingjie, can you ride a bike?"

Zhao Qingjie nodded, "I can."

"You can ride mine back."

"Brother, thank you so much."

"What are you thanking me for?" Yang Zhiqiang unlocked his bike and let Zhao Qingjie ride it away. He couldn’t refuse when someone from the village came to him, especially when they’ll be working together.

The couple went to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy a lock, and then hurried home.

Upon returning home, they saw that there were steamed sweet potatoes ready. The couple was so hungry that, even though the potatoes were cold, they each ate two pieces before Qi Xuemei started cooking.

That evening, Zhao Tian returned with his grandson. When he saw the bicycle in the yard, he thought someone had come for a visit, but then he realized it was Yang Zhiqiang’s bike and knew his son had already bought the house.

"Dad, can you follow the village carriage tomorrow to help us transport our belongings? We both have to start work tomorrow.

You won’t have to do much, just make sure the stuff gets delivered safely."

Zhao Tian nodded, "Sure, I’ll deliver them tomorrow. What about Zhiping after that?"

"Dad, Zhiping can stay with you for now. I estimate it’ll be after the New Year before he can start school. I’ll find out more when I have time."

After dinner, Zhao Qingjie went to find the village head to hire a carriage.

Of course, Meng Xiangtian wouldn’t refuse these kinds of requests.

Once Zhao Qingjie left, Meng Xiangtian said, "I didn’t expect Yuanyuan could also arrange a job for Qingjie’s wife."

"It’s all because of good connections." This is why Meng Xiangtian looked after their family.

The daily life of Zhao Qingjie’s family was now organized, and the couple was quite happy, diligently going to work every day.

Zhao Tian stayed home with his grandson, slowly tidying up the house, preparing for more work in the spring. He was determined to have a place of his own.

Su Yuanyuan’s family met Zeng Hongling as they entered the twelfth lunar month.

Seeing them, Zeng Hongling became so excited she couldn’t speak, simply holding onto Su Yuanyuan’s hand.

"Why are you so excited?"

"Yuanyuan, why only now?" They already knew Su Yuanyuan’s entire family had resigned. They also knew they would come, but had been waiting for over a month.

"Our family is free now and can go anywhere."

"That’s great, we can finally be together. Yuanyuan, I’ve already fixed up the house for you. Let me take you to see it."

Su Yuanyuan smiled and nodded because Zeng Hongling understood her well. She didn’t want to stay at someone else’s house.

As they walked, she kept glancing at the two children Tan Shaoting was carrying, full of admiration. How did they turn out so good-looking? Her younger one is a girl and really can’t compare.

Zeng Hongling led them to a house, not large but really quite refined. "Yuanyuan, I’ve had fire beds made especially."

"Hongling, you’re truly clever and considerate."

"Right? I think so too."

With that, they both laughed. Qi Wen was quite satisfied with the place and felt they could stay longer.

"Yuanyuan, I came by the day before to clean, and even lit a fire yesterday. I’ll light another one now."

"No need, we’re family, we can handle it ourselves."

"Why be so polite?"

Tan Shaoting went to do some work. Qi Yan and the other three took care of cleaning. Meanwhile, Su Yuanyuan sat chatting with Zeng Hongling while holding her two children.

"Yuanyuan, how are your kids so beautiful?"

"Beautiful? I think they’re just okay."

"They’re incredibly beautiful. They make my mouth water. Once you’re settled, go visit my daughter. I used to think she was pretty, but compared to yours, I can’t say that anymore."

"It’s not as exaggerated as you say."

"Yuanyuan, these two are the same age as my nephew."

"We’ll meet in a few days." Su Yuanyuan planned to return the treasure basin to Shen Xingyue.

"I’ll head home and prepare, we’ll have dinner at my place tonight. I’ll have Yang Liulang come pick you up."

"Alright, we’ll be waiting."

"Of course, you should come over for dinner every day since we live close."

After leaving, Zeng Hongling didn’t return home immediately but went to buy groceries instead, and also informed her family.

Once Zeng Yaozu heard, he had his granddaughter-in-law accompany her to prepare the meal.

Tan Shaoting and his sons cleaned up. Once the courtyard was tidy, they all went to the space to shower and change clothes.

When they came out, the house was already a bit warm.

The two little ones were crawling on the heated bed, while the family sat around it.

"Mom, can we stay here longer now?" Qi Wen asked with a smile.

Su Yuanyuan nodded, "Sure, you can explore it, Yang Liulang knows a lot."

Qi Wen was eager to try. She had long been curious but never had the chance to explore. Now she could finally satisfy her curiosity.