Bi Qiaoan was still a little puzzled. What was wrong with her husband again? It was just a wave of his hand, why did he have to make such a fuss?
Little did she know, Shen Yanming was just shy.
Fearing he might lose control and do something inappropriate again, he chose to run away.
Once he left the space, he called Zeng Yiming.
"Hey Yanming, I was just about to call you, and you called me right away. I asked around, and the coffee growers over there only have leftover stock. The quality is so-so, but they're asking pretty high prices. Fifty pounds of wheat for one pound of coffee beans... I don't think it's worth it..."
Before Shen Yanming could even speak, Zeng Yiming rattled off a long string of words.
"Well, since it's not worth it, then forget it," Shen Yanming said with a smile.
"Yes, with that grain, it's better to keep it for yourself and eat your fill. If you sacrifice your stomach for the sake of your taste buds, you'll definitely regret it later!"
"You actually rhyme quite well!"
"That's right!" Zeng Yiming said proudly, "I also inquired about other food items for you, like ham, preserved eggs, and pickled vegetables. These aren't cost-effective. They're not even planning to sell them. If you really want to buy them, you'll have to pay a high price."
It's such a waste to give away so much grain and not be able to eat a few good meals!
There is a honey shop I think I could buy some from. He doesn't need much, fifteen pounds of wheat for one pound of honey. That stuff keeps well and can quickly replenish energy when you're hungry.
Shen Yanming nodded, agreeing with Zeng Yiming's statement.
However, he added, "I still have plenty of honey here. If you ever come to Haishi, I'll bring you two jars."
"Huh? You were clearly making a deal with me, so how did it turn into me taking advantage of you? Old Shen, how did you run your company before? Wouldn't your Shen Group have gone bankrupt?"
Shen Yanming chuckled and said, "You have to be meticulous with strangers, but you should be tolerant and generous with friends."
"Alright, alright, it's not like this is the first time I've taken advantage of you. But I won't be going to Haishi anytime soon. I'll come find you with my family when things get really tough!"
"Yes, you're most welcome!"
"By the way, you called me today not just to inquire about the exchange of supplies, right?"
Shen Yanming smiled: "Quite perceptive, isn't he?"
"Hmm, I could tell from your tone. You sound so calm and unhurried. It's probably because your colleagues have come to their senses and are no longer willing to exchange grain for those frivolous things, right?"
"Yes, you guessed half right. The other half is that you do need to talk to me about something."
"What's the matter?" Zeng Yiming put away his nonchalant attitude, sat up straight, and listened attentively to what Shen Yanming had to say.
Shen Yanming didn't hesitate and told Zeng Yiming the information that Guo Tingshuo had revealed.
"Of course, he meant that the higher-ups have this idea. I think there's no smoke without fire, so it's quite possible that it will happen. It's not certain that all the recruited workers will be sent abroad. We'll have to wait for the official announcement to know the specifics."
I'm calling to remind you to prepare in advance.
Zeng Yiming hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Yanming, what do you think about me signing up to go abroad?"
Shen Yanming hadn't expected the other person to have such a crazy idea, and in his excitement, he blurted out, "Are you crazy?"
Zeng Yiming laughed awkwardly, "I'm not crazy, I'm not crazy! I was just thinking that if no one wanted to go abroad, wouldn't that be a good deal for me? Labor service jobs are good now, I regret not signing up before."
Shen Yanming was also helpless. He wasn't that close to Zeng Yiming back then, and even if he reminded him, the other party might not take it seriously. It was only through repeated interactions that the two developed a friendship.
However, I still have to say this: "I don't object to anyone going abroad, I just want to ask, if something unforeseen happens and you're stranded abroad and can't come back, can you accept that?"
Just like in his previous life.
More importantly, there's practically no rescue available outside. If you die out there, how would your parents bear it?
If all else fails, I'll just stay home and farm! That's how I've been doing it for the past few years anyway, so what's the big deal if I keep going?
Zeng Yiming was silent for a while before saying, "Yes, I understand. I will think about it carefully."
"Sometimes, a choice can change your life. I don't know if going abroad is the right choice, so I can't give you advice. You'll need to discuss this with your family."
He said this because he was thinking that if the planet were to remain stable for the next two years without any major disasters, then preventing him from going abroad would be tantamount to ruining his future.
So let Zeng Yiming think about it himself. He doesn't have that much power to decide someone else's life for them.
"Okay, I understand. I will discuss it with my family."
The two chatted for a while longer before hanging up.
Because the previous conversation had been so profound, Shen Yanming had completely forgotten any romantic thoughts he might have had.
He took a deep breath before entering the space. He chatted with the goose on the grassland for a while before returning to the mobile villa.
Sometimes, he also needs to find someone to confide in.
But the right person isn't suitable. I'd worry about my wife; others might leak the secret. So, the most suitable confidant is my son.
Although this guy has limited intelligence, he can understand some human speech.
Every now and then it would nod its head, flap its wings a few times, and cackle a couple of times, and Shen Yanming felt that it was echoing him.
After pouring out all his bitterness, Shen Yanming returned to the mobile villa.
Before I knew it, a little tail was following me.
The goose hadn't come to see its owner for a long time. Every time it tried to come over, it felt like there was a barrier preventing it from getting in, so it could only retreat.
Only by following the male head of the household could they have the opportunity to sneak in.
When Bi Qiaoan saw the goose, she didn't say anything. She smiled and fed it some fruit, then let it play by itself.
However, she still added a note: "Don't make any noise, and don't go inside. There are two little babies inside, your little owners. They're still small and sleeping. When they grow up, they can play with you."
I don't know if the goose understood, but it kept nodding.
Shen Yanming found it amusing and, fearing the goose might suffer a concussion, quickly stepped forward and gently supported its little head.
He said with a smile, "Wait a minute, here's something delicious for you."
The goose's eyes lit up, it stretched its neck and spread its wings, waiting for its owner to feed it.
Shen Yanming walked into the living room, picked up a spiritual strawberry, and fed it to the goose's mouth. As if it knew what was going on, the goose snatched it away in one bite.
Shen Yanming didn't mind and happily observed from the side, wanting to see what changes the goose would undergo.
It turned out there was nothing there.
Perhaps it exists, but he hasn't discovered it yet.
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