Zhu Fanfan continued, "But the historical figures in this world don't match the ones I've studied, and I don't know if the events in my time will be the same."
Zhu Jiabao understood this point: "When will we be able to produce our own equipment without importing it from abroad? You know that the United States has been imposing an economic blockade on us, and all our equipment is too outdated."
Zhu Fanfan spoke frankly: "Grandpa, our country is facing more than just the economic blockade from the United States. According to the history of my time, there will be natural disasters and man-made calamities in a few years, a nationwide famine, and millions of people will starve to death."
Even in a few years, she will still be just a child and won't be able to do anything, but her grandfather can.
Zhu Jiabao became nervous: "Tell me quickly, what happened?"
Zhu Fanfan told him everything he knew: "I've forgotten the specifics, but I remember that according to historical records, natural disasters were a major cause, along with policy mistakes, the break between Country S and our country, and the demand that our country immediately return the debts and supplies. All these factors combined led to the three-year famine from 1959 to 1961."
Zhu Jiabao pondered the likelihood of this happening, wondering what if it were true. However, if he dared to take action based on a mere guess, he would be spreading rumors and causing panic in society. He needed to think about what to do further.
He recalled the great famine that occurred in Henan more than a decade ago, when corpses littered the fields and the place was a living hell. Only a little over a decade had passed, was the famine about to return, or was it going to affect the whole country again?
Regardless of whether it was true or not, he decided to chat with a few old friends from the grain bureau and also have a drink with a few friends who now held real power, to prepare for both possibilities.
Lin Wu returned quickly, this time carrying several cages. If he weren't so tall and strong that the cages could cover him, people would have exclaimed that the cages had come to life and were running around everywhere.
Lin Wu put down the cages one by one and replied, "I bought quite a few chicks. There were no ducklings, but I bought a male and a female adult. The fish fry you wanted were not available, but I bought a few big fish and also gave you some live river shrimp and eels. This is the rest of the money. Uncle Zhu, is there anything else you want me to do?"
Zhu Jiabao didn't stand on ceremony: "I saved some food for you. Go and eat something first, then rest for a while before going to work."
Lin Wu knew where the kitchen was and went straight there. Zhu Fanfan asked curiously, "Isn't the government supposed to have a unified system for the sale of goods? Where can we buy these?"
Zhu Jiabao tapped Zhu Fanfan on the head and said, "Little kid, don't be so nosy. Your Uncle Lin has his own ways."
How could someone who came from the Dragon Group be simple? Xiao Wuzi has his own social circle. Getting grain seeds and animal cubs is a piece of cake for him. Before enlisting, he grew up in the city and knows exactly where to buy things.
After resting, Zhu Jiabao sent Zhu Fanfan to the Ming family. For the first time, he felt his wife's helplessness. As long as Fanfan looked at you with her eyes, you would imagine that she would be wronged and bullied if she left you. You couldn't help but hug her after just one look and wouldn't let anyone else touch her. Every step you took felt like a thousand pounds. Only by taking her with you could you feel relieved.
Just as Lin Wu was about to speak, Zhu Jiabao quickly pulled him away, saying that the young man lacked self-control.
After watching Grandpa leave, Zhu Fanfan looked longingly at Grandma Lin Damei, a pitiful little girl who had been abandoned.
When Linlin and Damei saw this pitiful little girl, their minds went blank, and they only had one thought in their minds: to coax her and pamper her.
Even after leaving, Lin Wu still said, "Actually, Uncle, when you're busy, I can keep an eye on Fanfan. It won't interfere with my work if I watch over her."
Zhu Jiabao sighed: "Xiao Wuzi, if I'm worried about Fanfan, I can just apply for a nanny. The government sends a nanny to take care of people like us who are older and too busy with work to take care of their families. Their character and ability are beyond doubt. I sent Fanfan to the Ming family because I wanted to find a support for Fanfan."
Lin Wu was truly puzzled: "Old Master Ming doesn't have much power in the army, Ming Yunshan has only been in the Political Department for a short time, and Ming Yunshu is at the very bottom of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If it weren't for Aunt Lin Damei's help, he wouldn't even be able to support his own child. What kind of support can they provide for Fanfan?"
Zhu Jiabao said, "It's precisely because the power is neither too high nor too low that it's suitable to be a backer. In the future, Fanfan will only need someone to protect her. Too much power would be bad for a girl."
He and his wife had a physical examination a while ago, and neither of them was in good health. Because his wife knew medicine and always paid attention to health preservation, she was still healthy now. However, years of overworking had taken a toll on her health, and he could clearly feel that he was not strong enough. He was afraid that if they were to pass away, at least Fanfan would still have someone to take care of her.
If you want to find a powerful backer for Fanfan, the best option is to find a godparent. There are many good people to choose from, but the Ming family is the only one without any daughters.
Lin Wu didn't understand, but he respected her decision. He was also thinking about whether he should plan his future carefully. Fanfan was his niece, and he wanted to be her support.
Zhu Fanfan at the Ming family's house was comforted by Lin Damei, who brought out all sorts of toys. As long as she was happy, Lin Damei was happy too. However, her laughter was a bit too unrestrained; if you were not paying attention, it could really startle you.
Yan Xiaoxiao arrived with her child. She is currently living with her husband in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs dormitory building, which is quite far away. Because the child is too young and she has two sons at home, she cannot leave both of them to her mother to look after. Therefore, she is not working for the time being and will resume work when the child is older.
Upon seeing Zhu Fanfan, she immediately threw her seven-month-old baby onto the bed and reached out to catch Fanfan, saying, "Mom, you've worked so hard. Let me hold you for a while."
She had long coveted Fanfan. No other child was as pretty as Fanfan. With a red dot on her forehead, she looked exactly like a New Year's picture doll, which made her happy. It was a pity that Aunt Yumin had shaved her head, which made her less pretty. She would braid Fanfan's hair when it grew a little longer, which would be very cute.
Linlin and Damei naturally refused: "Fanfan isn't heavy, what's the big deal? I used to carry 100 jin of grain and I was still running like the wind. Just keep an eye on Lao San."
Yan Xiaoxiao retorted, "Boys are strong and tough from all the fighting, unlike girls who are so delicate. Mom, I'll just hold you for a little while."
Linlin and Damei naturally didn't want to: "Fanfan isn't familiar with you, I'm afraid she'll be shy. You can hug her later after you've gotten to know her better."
Yan Xiaoxiao wasn't fooled: "You're not familiar with Fanfan, so if she lets you hug her, she can let me hug her too."
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law started arguing back and forth. Zhu Fanfan looked at the third child lying on the bed, lying on his back with his legs in the air, biting one of his toes and drooling on the sheets. She felt that her grandfather's judgment might be wrong, and that Grandma Lin Damei might not be suitable to take care of the children.
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