After the wedding, Shen Tingzhou helped a slightly tipsy Lin Wanqiu home. Moonlight bathed them, casting long, long shadows. Lin Wanqiu leaned on Shen Tingzhou's shoulder and whispered, "Tingzhou, thank you... thank you for giving me such a perfect wedding." Shen Tingzhou looked down at her, his eyes filled with tenderness: "Silly girl, it's what I should do. In the future, I will give you even more happiness, so that you can be as happy as you are today every day."
Back home, Grandma Shen had already prepared red dates, peanuts, longans, and lotus seeds for them, placed on a red plate, symbolizing "early birth of a son." She looked at Lin Wanqiu and smiled, saying, "Wanqiu, you must be exhausted today. Eat something and get some rest." Lin Wanqiu took the plate, her heart filled with warmth—this once harsh old lady had now become her closest family member, protecting the family in her own way.
In the days that followed, the Shen family's life became even happier and more fulfilling. Lin Wanqiu's food stall business flourished, and she opened a branch, hiring several laid-off female workers. She not only earned money for herself but also helped others. Shen Tingzhou's work also went smoothly; due to his outstanding performance, he was promoted to a leadership position in the military, yet he still returned home on time every day to help Lin Wanqiu with housework and read to the children. Shen Nian'an's mathematical talent became increasingly prominent; he consistently ranked first in school exams and even won first prize in the city-wide mathematics competition. Shen Nianxi also became more sensible, not only excelling academically but also frequently helping her grandmother with housework, making her the family's "joy."
Grandma Shen's health is getting better and better. She goes to the park for a walk and practices Tai Chi every day, and has made many elderly friends. Sometimes, she will also help out at Lin Wanqiu's food shop. Watching the customers coming and going in the food shop and watching Lin Wanqiu's busy figure, she is filled with pride—her daughter-in-law is not only kind and capable, but also so loving. She is truly a blessing to the Shen family.
One evening, the family sat in the courtyard enjoying the cool air. Shen Tingzhou peeled a grape for Lin Wanqiu and held it to her lips, saying, "Wanqiu, let's have another child next year, to make the house more lively." Lin Wanqiu was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and nodded, "Okay, I also want another child, preferably a daughter, as cute as Nianxi." Shen Nian'an and Shen Nianxi jumped up excitedly upon hearing this, "That's wonderful! We'll have a younger brother or sister!" Grandma Shen also smiled and said, "Good, good, many children bring many blessings, our Shen family will surely prosper more and more in the future."
Moonlight streamed into the courtyard, illuminating the happy faces of the family. Lin Wanqiu leaned on Shen Tingzhou's shoulder, watching the children laugh and play, and seeing Grandma Shen's kind smile, her heart was filled with contentment—she had once thought that after transmigrating to this era of scarcity, she was destined to live a life of hardship. But unexpectedly, she not only found a loving husband, but also had adorable children, a kind family, and, through her own efforts, lived a prosperous life.
She recalled the surprise of activating the space, the satisfaction of cooking braised pork for Shen Nian'an for the first time using the resources within, the determination she shared with Shen Tingzhou as they fought against the villains, and the emotion of their belated wedding ceremony. These memories, like pearls, strung together her happy life in this era.
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