Chapter 12: The Labor Force in the Sixties

Returning home, they secretly prepared a nourishing soup—chicken soup—for them to eat.

Grandma Gu, Grandpa Gu, and the Gu parents expressed that their health was robust, and they slept very well at night.

Gu Youyou was even more energetic.

Fierce like a wild beast.

That evening, he brought back roasted chicken and the divine medicine he bought earlier; after eating it, he fought until dawn before sleeping.

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Eight months passed.

Lin Muqing had given birth to three sons. Interestingly, each of them was robust and healthy, showing only a slight sign of being weak like premature infants.

Now almost one and a half years old, the three treasures had already gained fame in the village, growing up to be eloquent.

The villagers had feelings of envy, admiring Lin Muqing for marrying Gu Yu, a man who loved and took care of his wife without resorting to violence.

While they envied Gu Yu for marrying a beautiful wife who delivered every child safely, they also admired her intelligence.

Gu father and mother often told others that Muqing was their family’s lucky star, and no one disputed that.

After observing for eight months, Lin Muqing thought that Youyou seemed to be a bit smarter than her two elder brothers. Who would have thought that her children had a higher IQ than ordinary people?

The system’s answer was that the children were conceived after taking divine medicine, which endowed them with different abilities compared to ordinary people.

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Twelve days passed.

In rural areas, labor points were still calculated, and leftover grains were distributed based on daily work points.

Lin Muqing perfected her restorative medicine to recover her health after giving birth to three sons in a single pregnancy and a pair of twins. Only then did the male lead appear.

Gu Yu had ten sons and one daughter.

The children aged nine, ten, eleven, and twelve handled chores, working together as a family.

The first treasure, Gu Xi, was diligent and worked even harder than before. If he slacked off, he wouldn’t earn points, ruining the family’s total.

During grain distribution, they received their fair share each time.

Gu Yu also trained them with martial arts. Naturally intelligent, they became skilled fighters, and soon nearby villagers no longer dared to bully them; they became known as the Gu brothers.

The first treasure was responsible for heavy labor.

The second treasure, Gu Song, managed the distribution of supplements and sales.

The third treasure was the only daughter, exceptionally skilled in mental calculations, specializing in statistics. She recorded how many work points each of the seven hundred villagers accumulated per month, which greatly eased Lin Muqing’s burdens.

The fourth treasure was silent and spoke only a few words. Lin Muqing noticed that he had a “crow mouth,” as bad luck seemed to follow his comments. He was the family’s shield against bullies and once scared a rogue away while crying.

The fifth treasure had a sweet tongue and was excellent at making money. Despite being so young, he devised plans with his elder brothers to sell herbs on the black market, cooperating efficiently with one brother selling while another sourced materials.

The sixth treasure ran fast, had great endurance, and was responsible for calling everyone back for meals.

The seventh treasure inherited Lin Muqing’s artistic talent, creating profound portraits or landscape paintings with a piece of charcoal.

The eighth treasure loved reading, and Lin Muqing often took him to the old bookstore in town, expanding his access to literature beyond the village.

The ninth treasure enjoyed fighting and often challenged other kids, stopping only after being taught a lesson by his elder brother.

The tenth treasure was recognized as the male lead, growing up to be the most remarkable boy among the children—smart and humble, and he liked to help his fifth brother make money.

The eleventh treasure loved playing video games very much. Lin Muqing waited until they understood a bit better before subsidizing a few old video game consoles for them to enjoy.

These high-IQ children were rarely at rest.

Balancing the psychological health of these children was very important; Lin Muqing and Gu Yu put a lot of effort into nurturing them.

They ensured that they did not grow up crooked and worked towards exploring their areas of expertise for development.

They built a new house, and life became more comfortable.

One day, Gu Yu returned from work in town, and that night they cuddled while sleeping.

“Qingqing, I received news from town today that the college entrance exams will resume. I think this is our chance to move away from this village.”

His hoarse and gentle voice was filled with the charm of the years.

Lin Muqing nestled in his arms, smiling playfully.

“Alright, I’ll accompany Eighth Treasure to the city to buy some books. Let’s work hard and take them all to North City!”

North City, isn’t it a dream that has been hidden away for a long time?