Shao Qiyang once again felt a sense of urgency. He could no longer continue working as an employee. If he continued working as an employee, he would only fall further and further behind. He wouldn’t be able to catch up and would end up being completely unable to compete.

  He was clearly living in the same house as Mu Jingzhe, so he should be enjoying the benefits of being in such close proximity to her. However, the truth was that he had been busy with work and he was always late to find out if something happened at home. Thus, he was unable to protect Mu Jingzhe and the kids.

  He couldn’t give Mu Jingzhe and the kids a better life either. Even Shao Dong, Shao Xi, and Little Bei had started to earn money. They were all doing better than him. Only he had remained the same.

  With that small salary, how could he be worthy of Mu Jingzhe?

  Not only had Mu Jingzhe become a popular star in the village, but she’d also invested in a factory. Once the factory got on track, she would be even more different from the past.

  Everyone in the family was improving, and he was the only one making no progress.

  Shao Qiyang had been working for a long time, and it wasn’t like he hadn’t detected some business opportunities. It was just that he didn’t have any capital and thus didn’t dare take action.

  However, he had to take action this time. It just so happened that Mu Jingzhe had taken out a loan a few days ago. He had also inquired about the loan. Initially, he had been afraid that there would be a trap. He’d thought that if Mu Jingzhe had any difficulties, he could shoulder the debt in the future.

  At the end of the day, after doing some research on the loan and seeing that Mu Jingzhe didn’t seem to have any problems with it, he was tempted.

  If he saved up money before taking action, who knew how long it would take him to take action. However, Mu Jingzhe and the kids continued to advance. Besides, they didn’t forget to encourage Shao Qiyang from the sidelines, allowing him to finally make a major decision in his life.

  He wanted to take out a loan to set up his own business. He wanted to start a shipping company. Unlike what Shao Qihai had done before, he wanted to set up a shipping business that would deliver small parcels.

  He hadn’t worked for nothing in the past two years. During these two years, Shao Qiyang had made many contacts and seen many markets.

  In this two-year period, the item sent most often had been letters. However, many people didn’t only want to send letters but also many other things. Alas, they wouldn’t offer such a service unless there was a critical situation. The main reason was that the price wasn’t cheap and the delivery time was very long. Many times, parcels were damaged, which was very inconvenient.

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  If Shao Qiyang wanted to do it, he would first do it in the province. Then, he would do it outside the province in the future. This would not only make it convenient for everyone, but it would also make it easier for everyone to pass on their love and care.

  Shao Qiyang made a decision. When he returned home, he told Mu Jingzhe about his decision. He wanted to hear her opinion and see her attitude.

  Upon hearing Shao Qiyang’s words, Mu Jingzhe couldn’t help but think, ‘Isn’t this basically a courier company?’

  In the book, Shao Qiyang had later opened a delivery company that eventually became quite big. Down the road, his business even expanded overseas and became a listed company.

  However, Shao Qiyang hadn’t seemed able to do it so quickly. It seemed like he’d only started to do it after a few years, when he had saved enough money. Step by step, he’d eventually made it big.

  She hadn’t expected that he would bring forward his plans by so many years. Also, it was very bold of him to take out a loan.

  Mu Jingzhe couldn’t help but reflect on herself and think that he might have been influenced by her. However, after giving it some thought, she felt that it was totally doable.

  Computer networks had not been popularized yet and there was no online shopping, so the current delivery industry was much worse than in the modern era. However, as everyone’s days were getting better and better, the demand would only increase.

  Just like Shao Dong’s scavenging venture, it would be good if he could seize this opportunity to take over the market.

  After careful consideration, Mu Jingzhe nodded. “I think it can be done.” She consolidated and explained the basic operations of some delivery companies in the modern era, especially those that fit the present best. She then encouraged Shao Qiyang.

  “If this is done well, it’s possible. The market will get bigger in the future.”

  When Shao Qiyang heard Mu Jingzhe’s affirmation and then heard what she said, he finally smiled, and his confidence increased. “Then I’ll give it a try!”

  “Okay, if there’s anything you need help with, just tell me.” Mu Jingzhe nodded. She was very happy with the atmosphere of the entire family as they worked together and influenced each other.

  Their family’s days were getting better and better, and the children would have fewer opportunities to go astray in the future.

  While Mu Jingzhe and Shao Qiyang were busy with their careers, the five kids didn’t lag behind. Mu Han, Li Zhaodi, and Mu Teng did not do so either.

  Mu Teng and Li Zhaodi were still selling buns. In winter, business wasn’t bad, but there was also a problem—Great Eastern Village was too far away from town, and it was really cold. If they went to sell buns, they would freeze completely

  Even with Mu Jingzhe’s hat, scarf, and gloves, it was useless. Their hands were still covered in frostbite. Also, they had to wake up and return home when the sky was dark, sleeping only about three to four hours a day.

  Mu Jingzhe felt that this couldn’t go on, so she advised Mu Teng and Li Zhaodi to just rent a shop in town.

  It wasn’t that Li Zhaodi and Mu Teng hadn’t thought about it before, but they were a little hesitant. “We’ve almost saved enough money. We originally wanted to get a house before or after the New Year and rent a storefront… but this money might not be enough.”

  “What’s there to hesitate about? We’ll rent one first and save up later. There’s no rush to build a house in the village. We can build or buy a house in the town or in the county. We don’t necessarily have to build a house in the village.”

  Mu Han had finally left the village, and Mu Jingzhe would be leaving soon as well. They couldn’t very well keep staying in Great Eastern Village. Although she wasn’t sure where she would end up residing, it was almost time for commercial housing to be launched. Once that happened, she would naturally have to start buying property. Otherwise, she would be letting down her identity as a transmigrator.

  Actually, Mu Teng and Li Zhaodi already had one foot out of the village, so why would they insist on building a house in the village?

  If their house was built in the village, they wouldn’t have much time to live in it in the future. In the end, they’d still have to go outside. Anyway, she would definitely bring them out with her when the time came. It would be easier to take care of them if they were by her side.

  Mu Jingzhe thought very far ahead, but her words made Li Zhaodi and Mu Teng swallow their saliva. “You mean buy or build a house elsewhere? Can we do it?”

  “Of course.” Mu Jingzhe nodded. “We could build one in Great Eastern Village, but we can wait until you start missing our hometown or you have spare money. There’s no rush.”

  “But when your younger brother gets married in the future, won’t he need to have a new house?” Li Zhaodi still had an old-fashioned way of thinking.

  “Mom, are you silly? He can just buy a house in the city. You don’t have to worry. Mu Han can earn money now. Let him earn his own house.”

  Mu Jingzhe held their hands. “Stop working so hard. It’s more important to take care of your health. You can buy and eat whatever you like. We’ll take care of everything else.”

  “We’re still young. It’s time to work hard.” Mu Teng was happy that Mu Jingzhe was filial, but he retorted, “Even if we don’t help you two, we can’t possibly drag you down.”

  “Don’t think that way. The best way to help us is by taking care of your own health.”

  Mu Jingzhe made the decision for them. Soon, they rented a small shop in town to sell steamed buns, as well as a house behind the shop. This way, it wouldn’t be so hard on them in the future, and they wouldn’t have to fear the wind and rain.

  When Mu Han heard of the couple’s decision, he even sent them some money.

  “This child has to work so hard to pick up rubbish every day, yet he still sends money back.” Li Zhaodi looked at the money and secretly told Mu Teng that she felt like everything was a dream now. Her children were filial and promising, and she was even doing business in town.

  Although Mu Teng told Li Zhaodi not to set her sights so low, in his heart, he thought that he actually didn’t dare dream of having all this.