It's been six months already, and even though she tries to improve the quality of her meals and reduce the amount she eats, Bi Qiaoan's belly is still a whole size bigger than that of an average pregnant woman, making her look like she's about to give birth.
However, compared to pregnant women carrying twins, Bi Qiaoan's belly is actually quite small.
Shen Yanming and Bi Qiaoan didn't mind at all; on the contrary, they thought it was a good thing because the doctor said the baby was very healthy every time they had a prenatal checkup.
In March, the temperature in Haishi had already risen to 25 degrees Celsius, and even in North Harbin and Simon's City, the temperature had risen to 11 or 12 degrees Celsius.
Therefore, the Qinghe Alliance issued a notice urging residents who were seeking refuge from the cold in central and southern cities to pack their bags and go home, as the housing provided by the Qinghe Alliance would only be available free of charge until mid-March.
Most people were very efficient. They heard that people there also felt homesick after spring arrived, so they quickly packed their things and prepared to check out and leave.
The so-called "check-out" process, of course, requires an inspection by the local housing authority and security team to confirm that there is no damage to the house, beds, or wardrobes. Otherwise, you will be blacklisted, and you and your family will not be able to benefit from any future policies.
It was precisely because of this regulation that these people cleaned the houses spotlessly before leaving, and even washed the bed sheets and blankets provided by the security team, which greatly reduced the burden on the housing management bureau and the security team.
The arrangements for returning to their place of origin are similar to those during the initial migration. Those with cars can make their own arrangements and leave whenever they want. Those without cars will travel together by bus and have their luggage transported by truck, just like when they arrived.
When they left, Shen Yanming, Bi Qiaoan, and Yu Shui and a few others came to see them off.
Although the group didn't interact with them much in daily life, they would occasionally chat in the group chat or show up when the other group needed help, which could be considered as establishing a superficial friendship.
This time, Bi Qiaoan prepared gifts for them again, but instead of ginger tea, she gave them various vegetable seeds that had been nourished by the space and the spiritual spring water.
Although there were quite a few seeds in total, Bi Qiaoan packaged them into small packets.
Although each pack contains only a small amount, it's enough to feed a family.
Shen Yanming and Bi Qiaoan had actually considered contributing the grain seeds that had been nourished by the space, but what reason could they give? They didn't want to be captured and dissected!
Vegetables and grains are different. Vegetables are inconspicuous, and many people grow them at home and take good care of them. Even if the yield is a little high, it won't be too surprising.
But if crops are grown outdoors and exposed to wind, rain, weeds, and insects, and the yield suddenly increases by a large margin, even a fool would notice something is wrong!
Moreover, even though it's been two years since the apocalypse, they haven't experienced any cataclysmic disasters. Most people just don't have enough to eat, and they still have no problem getting enough to eat. Look, Qing and the Alliance haven't used any of their food reserves yet!
Therefore, Shen Yanming and Bi Qiaoan decided not to be saviors anymore. Neither of them had any revenge in mind; they just wanted to live a peaceful life.
This time, Bi Qiaoan delivered vegetable seeds to residents of North Harbin, again using the excuse that it was a new variety developed by the Mechel Company.
She wasn't afraid of being investigated, because she and Shen Yanming had indeed purchased a large number of seeds there, although at the time they mainly bought seeds for flowers.
Even so, Shen Yanming and Bi Qiaoan had bought quite a few vegetable seeds. They couldn't plant many, but giving some away would still be enough.
The residents of North Harbin who received the seeds were deeply moved.
They never expected that strangers they had only met a few times because of Qinghe Alliance's arrangements would be so considerate of them.
Regardless of whether they will plant these seeds after they get home, they should be grateful for the kindness shown by the person who sent them.
Alright, let's not talk about that anymore. After seeing off the residents of North Harbin, Shen Yanming and Bi Qiaoan actually felt a little empty inside.
Without the usual chats and banter in the group chat, and without the occasional requests for help, they actually felt incredibly lonely.
Could it be that I have masochistic tendencies?
I don't want to think about it anymore, life goes on!
It's worth mentioning that Hu Xiaoqin and Hu Xiaole actually stayed in Haishi.
That woman was quite capable; after receiving guidance from Shen Yanming, her small business flourished. In a short period of time, she accumulated a large sum of money.
But she knew that one day she would have to return to North Harbin, and when that day came, all her efforts now would have been in vain.
Moreover, she always had a feeling that even if she followed the arrangement to return to Beiha City this time, she would still have to come to Hai City to escape the cold in winter.
Rather than doing that, it's better to just stay.
It's important to know that Haishi's conditions are far superior to those of Beihashi.
So, Hu Xiaoqin and Bi Qiaoan inquired about the relevant policies at the Shanghai Municipal Household Registration Department.
After receiving the reply that she could not transfer her household registration, Hu Xiaoqin refused to accept her fate.
She argued that since Qinghua Kingdom hadn't prevented population movement in the past, why couldn't she change her household registration now? Forget about land redistribution; at worst, they could just give her a plot of wasteland to cultivate herself.
So she went to the household registration office every few days to wait around, which annoyed the staff to no end. Finally, the staff member said, "If you're so capable, why don't you find someone to marry?"
Hu Xiaoqin's eyes lit up, and she thought, "That's right, if I get married, they can't stop me from transferring my household registration, can they? All of Qinghe Alliance's policies are people-oriented. If some regulations separate husband and wife, that would be too inhumane!"
Hu Xiaoqin was determined to marry a local man. If they still wouldn't let her transfer her household registration after the marriage, she would make a scene.
If things don't resolve the issue after all the fuss, she'll get a divorce.
For her, face doesn't matter; practicality is the most important thing!
And so, while doing business, Hu Xiaoqin secretly looked for a suitable family to marry into. And surprisingly, she actually found one.
The man is a widower in the suburbs of Shanghai.
Because he had no job, was of average appearance, and had a ten-year-old daughter, he was always rejected by matchmakers when they introduced him to potential partners. Therefore, the widower had never found a suitable partner to remarry.
Hu Xiaoqin met him when she went to his house to collect eggs. After observing him, she confirmed that although the man's conditions were average, he was down-to-earth and hardworking, and his daughter was also obedient.
So, Hu Xiaoqin took decisive action.
Anyway, she's not much different from someone who's been married; she doesn't mind if the other person has a previous marriage, and she doesn't care if he has a child from a previous marriage. In her opinion, they're evenly matched.
Hu Xiaoqin directly told the man her thoughts. Of course, she didn't hide the fact that she had given birth out of wedlock, nor did she hide her desire to settle in Haishi.
Only open and honest communication is fair to men.
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