Jiang Qiao's arrival quickly spread throughout the fishing village. Everyone saw a military vehicle drive up to Zhou Songyuan's house and unload some things from it. They didn't know what those things were, but they all saw them being moved into the team's warehouse.

They also wanted to know what was inside; everyone has curiosity. However, the accountant and Zhou Songyuan kept their mouths shut, only saying that it was means of production and nothing else.

However, the arrival of one person finally made Zhou Songyuan relent: his former captain, his uncle.

"You brat, what is this? Why are you being so mysterious? 'Means of production,' you say? Who are you trying to fool? Tell me honestly, are you hiding anything from me?"

Upon seeing his uncle arrive, Zhou Songyuan quickly got up and helped the old man sit down.

"Uncle, I can understand that the commune members are curious, but why are you like this too? Sigh, I'm really impressed by your old age."

The old man glared at Zhou Songyuan. "You brat, I'm just worried you'll make a mistake. People can talk a lot, especially at this time. If you're sneaking around putting things in the warehouse, people will start to wonder."

Sigh, I know you're not like that, but knowing is one thing, I can't stop everyone from having doubts.

"Tell me honestly, what's in there? Don't tell me it's some kind of means of production. I don't understand that. At this time of year, where would we get means of production?"

Zhou Songyuan and the accountant gave a wry smile. "You old man, you really are serious. Since you're not an outsider, we'll show you—"

When they arrived at the warehouse and saw the grain that Jiang Qiao had brought, the old man remained silent for a long time.

Zhou Songyuan went on to explain why they hadn't told everyone.

The old man sighed and said, "Keep these safe. Don't reveal this for now. Since things have come to this, save these for when it's really necessary. As for other matters, we old guys still have them. I'll go talk to my old buddies. As for Jiang Qiao taking the things, don't get involved. Let us old guys handle it. The team still needs you as the leader. You can't be in any trouble."

Having been a team leader and experienced many sports, Uncle Zhou knew how to handle this matter—how to help Jiang Qiao without involving his nephew.

The old man was moved by Jiang Qiao's actions, and the news spread quickly throughout the village.

Jiang Qiao came to visit relatives, and the people from her hometown asked her to take some seafood back with her, so they could exchange some with the children if anyone had any.

"Oh dear, he's still the most cunning old man. Why didn't I think of that excuse? My uncle has solved a big problem for us. Alright, it's nothing. Go visit other villages and ask your family to help Jiang Qiao exchange some things."

Dai Chun rolled her eyes at her husband. "Do you even need to tell me? I went over this afternoon, and I even asked someone else to help me with it."

As soon as Jiang Qiao opened his shop, people from the village came with all sorts of things. They go beachcombing every day, so no one is short of seafood. What they lack now is food. They're getting sick of eating seafood every day. If it weren't for survival, they really wouldn't want to eat this stuff now.

However, Jiang Qiao also had her own plans. When Gu Zhengfeng went back this time, she asked her father to tell Jiang Xiuqi to exchange the vegetables from home for the seafood from here.

She also saw that the people by the sea really lacked everything except seafood.

When Gu Zhengfeng went back and told Jiang Xiuqi, even his old friend was stunned.

"Are you sure we can really trade vegetables for their seafood? You're not kidding me, are you?"

Gu Zhengfeng rolled his eyes at him, annoyed. "Do you think I'm that free? I've come all this way just to fool you. What's in it for me?"

"Hurry up, if you want to exchange, get everyone to chip in. If you don't want to exchange, then I'm leaving; I have things to do."

Jiang Xiuqi grabbed Gu Zhengfeng, who was about to turn and leave, and said urgently, "Brother, brother, don't be like this. This matter hasn't been settled yet. Why are you in such a hurry? This is a good thing. Everyone is lacking nutrition, and seafood is nutritious. Everyone knows that."

However, as you know, each household only keeps a limited amount of fresh vegetables; the rest are pickled and salted vegetables. How about this, I'll discuss this with everyone. Don't rush off; I'll give you a definite answer later.”

Gu Zhengfeng was well aware of everyone's current situation. "Here's what we'll do: we don't need much. Each family can contribute a little, and at least we can exchange it for some seafood to supplement our nutrition. We don't want anything to happen to either the adults or the children."

You know what's going on outside, even if I don't tell you. I'm from here, and I need to think about my fellow villagers. It hurts me to see them in trouble. You need to go and talk to everyone right away; time is of the essence.

Gu Zhengfeng wasn't idle; he genuinely had something to do. The troops were probably about to set off, and he needed to go there to make preparations.

When Qiao Jie heard that Jiang Qiao had gone to the beach, the old man became anxious. Gu Zhengfeng, on the other hand, didn't hide anything from his daughter.

"No, I have to go back. It's time to collect the autumn vegetables and coal briquettes."

Gu Zhengfeng thought about it and agreed, "Uncle, why don't we leave in a bit? I can help you move your things while I'm here, and I'll come back tonight."

Just as I was about to go out and find Jiang Xiuqi to tell him about taking the old man home, this guy also hurriedly came looking for me.

"Zhengfeng, hurry up and answer the phone, it's your wife. Goodness, she's pretty anxious. Hurry up, don't keep your sister-in-law waiting."

Gu Zhengfeng was taken aback. "My wife's? Why did she call? She didn't say what she wanted?"

Jiang Xiuqi chuckled and patted Gu Zhengfeng on the shoulder. "Stop talking nonsense. Hurry up. What's wrong? Do you think your wife can tell me? Even though she calls me 'Big Brother,' she can't tell me about your relationship. Hurry up!"

Gu Zhengfeng hurriedly followed Jiang Xiuqi to the team. Wen Jingwan, who was on the other end of the phone, had calmed down while waiting for her lover to answer the phone, but she still couldn't help but get excited when she heard Gu Zhengfeng's voice.

"Zhengfeng, is that you?"

Gu Zhengfeng responded on the other end of the phone, "What happened?"

My wife wouldn't have called from so far away unless it was something extremely urgent.

"Zhengfeng, I have good news for you. I'm pregnant."

This one sentence made Gu Zhengfeng's body tremble. He gripped the handle of the mouthpiece tightly, and even his speech became somewhat incoherent.

"You, you, are you telling the truth, Jingwan? Say it again."

After receiving confirmation from his wife, Gu Zhengfeng excitedly hugged Jiang Xiuqi beside him and punched him hard.

"Dude, I'm pregnant again! Just found out, haha—"

Seeing Gu Zhengfeng's overjoyed expression, Jiang Xiuqi was genuinely happy for his good brother.

Jiang Qiao, being a girl, is ultimately a bit lonely. Having another child would at least give the two children some company.

Besides, it's impossible for the brother and his wife not to have any regrets since they lost their child so many years ago.

Especially given Jiang Qiao's current situation, she can't please either side, since she still has to support her father-in-law. This child is just in time; it can comfort the couple's longing for their child, and the second wife might even have another heir.

After all, the other two brothers both had sons, while Gu Zhengfeng and his wife had only daughters. He sincerely hoped that his good brother could have another son so that Jiang Qiao would have a younger brother to support her in the future. Even if she got married, at least her future spouse would have to take care of her brother-in-law.