Everyone must envy the life that Aunt Wei lives. Just look at the children of Wei Lao Er's family; they've made some old ladies so envious their eyes practically pop out of their heads.

Why did the eyeballs seem to fall out? Because those eyes were fixed on the child and wouldn't move.

Now that the population policy is in effect, some families already have several daughters but haven't had a son yet. Now that they're not allowed to have more children, aren't they in a bind?

Some people were also asking about Wei Ping and Wei An, as the two children were studying in Kyoto. Coming back now would disrupt their studies.

Studying is such an important thing, that won't do.

They've all agreed on who will host the dinner tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, and the day after that.

The decision was made without Aunt Wei's consent.

Everyone left, and this large group of people prepared to eat.

Knowing that his family was large and one table wouldn't be enough, Sister-in-law Cheng brought over a kang table.

Five children sat on the kang (a heated brick bed) around a table.

The adults sat at one table.

The fourth and fifth children have also started eating on their own.

They eat with spoons, but they're not very skilled at it. When they're in a hurry, they just grab food with their hands and stuff it into their mouths.

Once they put on their little bibs, it's up to them.

Seeing how ravenously they devoured their food, even the adults thought it tasted delicious.

Of course, Yueyue is the most refined eater.

Song Yan prepared tableware for them.

Di Minxia steamed egg custard for them, topped with shredded chicken. She also cut steamed buns into small pieces and placed them on the table.

They can then start eating.

Aunt Wei sat with the children and was overjoyed to see them wolfing down their food.

This kang (heated brick bed) is so warm.

The aroma of chicken stew with mushrooms is irresistible.

Only she herself knows how content she truly is.

Now that regulations aren't strict, Aunt Wei came back wanting to visit her husband's grave. She wanted to tell him about things at home so he could feel at ease.

He had also been concerned about Shen Qian's background.

He had suspected the child's origins were questionable, but his despicable sister said nothing. And since they assumed the child was dead, they said even less.

Now things are much better; the old man doesn't have to worry about anything anymore.

In the past, this was a time of food scarcity. Now, every household has surplus grain, but there's still a shortage of vegetables.

The next morning, one family delivered a head of cabbage for winter storage, another delivered a radish and a potato, and yet another delivered a bunch of dried vegetables.

These things, if gathered together, will definitely be enough for Aunt Wei's family to eat.

The family that hosted the first day's dinner was Captain Wu's family.

He was the brigade leader, and no one could take anything from his family.

Captain Wu had always thought Song Yan was a capable person, and now he realized that he was indeed capable beyond ordinary.

Forget about the quality of their work; look how easily they got into university.

Those who went to the countryside back then, who would have thought much of those old men and women? But they secretly became friends with them.

Old Zeng is still with her now.

Captain Wu had seen Zeng Lao's file to know what he used to do.

Look at him, he even has bodyguards, and his salary and benefits are something these peasants can only dream of.

Look at the children she gave birth to, two sets of twins! Which woman in the surrounding area has that ability?

Now look at Song Yan herself, a mother of five, she's still as beautiful as a flower...

Captain Wu has a purpose in treating us to dinner today.

After the meal, Captain Wu took Song Yan for a walk around the brigade.

Song Yan had sensed that Captain Wu had something to say, since he had specifically brought her out. She wondered if it was about getting rich.

Captain Wu: "We used to call you Educated Youth Song, shouldn't we call you Doctor Song now?"

"Uncle Wu, call me Song Yan!"

"Let's speak frankly, instead of beating around the bush! What do you want to tell me?" Song Yan asked.

Captain Wu: "You guessed it before I even opened my mouth in front of a smart person."

I have something to say.

The demand for woven products has decreased now! Making woven products is just enough to make ends meet; it's hard to get rich!

Now that the policies are good and everyone has enough to eat, who wouldn't want to live even better?

But your Uncle Wu is slow-witted and doesn't have any good ideas, so he wanted to learn from you, who's quick-witted, and ask for your advice!

Captain Wu had asked Song Yan these questions in a letter. Song Yan told Captain Wu to first think about what advantages they had in this area.

It's simply a matter of planting and raising livestock.

Song Yan also offered some suggestions, but Captain Wu couldn't figure out where to start.

Now that the land has been distributed to each family, whether they grow it well or poorly is their own business.

Captain Wu no longer has to manage as many things as before, so naturally he has less power.

He'll soon be too old to do this anymore, and won't need to worry about it. But he still cares about the villagers, so Song Yan has even more respect for him.

She had already asked someone to help her find books on animal husbandry and planting. Song Yan was looking for books for the Qingshan Brigade.