After returning to the room and letting the dog out for some fresh air, Jiang Ning took out some Cantonese-style morning tea, and the three of them sat on the sofa to chat. 

Jiang Ning felt quite good; natural disasters had destroyed civilization, but humanity had never given up. The new homeland was full of potential. 

The booming infrastructure was progressing in an orderly manner, research was being conducted, and farming was urgently needed to recover. It ignited the sparks of hope in the darkness.  

One cannot help but sigh at the unyielding tenacity of China for five thousand years. 

Doudou was sipping milk tea and raised her hand, “Brother, Sister-in-law, I want to apply for a planting job.” 

Jiang Ning was a little surprised. “Are you sure?” 

Doudou nodded, “Since I have nothing to do anyway, I want to give it a try.” 

Both the brother and sister are restless, and the little girl is especially hardworking. She has been planting and raising many animals over the years and is definitely quite skilled. 

As the sister-in-law, Jiang Ning had no objections, but it would depend on Huo Yishen’s opinion. 

Huo Yishen asked Jiang Ning and Doudou, “What do you think of the new home?” 

Doudou didn’t hesitate. “It’s pretty good.” 

Jiang Ning understood what he meant. “Since we’re here, let time decide whether we stay or go.” 

Living alone and enjoying life was fine, but people ultimately needed social interaction. After wandering around, she felt much lighter and more comfortable. 

There are gains and losses. After drifting on the sea for several months, living differently was another choice. 

Huo Yishen nodded and agreed. “Doudou, you can go for the interview, but if you are accepted, you must be careful in what you say and do, and you can’t bring trouble to the family.” 

Doudou jumped with joy. “Brother and sister-in-law, don’t worry, I will be careful.” She wouldn’t reveal any secrets. 

Planting does not require too much physical effort, and you don’t have to leave Area B. Job opportunities are really rare. 

Doudou was afraid that someone would get there first, so she went downstairs to sign up immediately. 

Huo Yishen sighed, “Doudou has grown up.” 

Since they decided to stay for a while, they needed to find something to do. Jiang Ning said generously, “It’s impossible for me to go to work. If you want to work, just do it.” 

After several years, Huo Yishen had gotten used to it. “No rush; let’s just see.” 

There were very few easy jobs that didn’t require leaving home, and all the capable women in Area B had signed up, making the competition quite fierce.  

Not only could they take care of the family, but they could also earn an extra eight jin of food per month. The applicants nearly got into fights. 

After all, growing vegetables is engraved in the DNA of Chinese people. After so many years of natural disasters, who doesn’t have some planting experience? 

Doudou was very nervous and afraid that she would not be accepted. 

Perhaps her brother was so impressive that she lost her confidence. 

Jiang Ning encouraged her, “Doudou, believe in yourself; you’re the best.” 

“Can I really do it?” 

After giving her a reassuring answer, Jiang Ning gently kicked Huo Yishen and complained. “Look at how capable you are.” 

Huo Yishen felt frustrated. If he weren’t capable, would she have noticed him in the first place? 

In the evening, Sharp-mouthed monkey came and knocked on the door. “Sister, I brought you some good things.”  

A brand-new inflatable mattress and nearly new folding tables and chairs.  

These things were not easy to find, and he had spent a lot of effort. 

“There are also mattresses, pillows, towels, etc. If you need them, it’s not too late for me to get them.”  

He could bring these from the sea? Truly impressive for a second-hand dealer brought out by Qin Chuan. 

Life needed to move forward. Jiang Ning accepted everything. “What do you want to trade for?” 

Sharp-mouthed monkey was clear about his intentions. “Sister, you saved my whole family; this is my gratitude. How can I take your supplies?” 

Knowing that he had a hard time, Jiang Ning would not take them for nothing. “Giving you medicine is just a small effort. Even if I don’t give it to you, you would still receive it from the officials.” 

“Sister, you’re my real sister.” 

It is true that Sharp-mouthed monkey is poor, but he is well-versed in human relationships. “It’s rare to have a chance to repay you. If you don’t accept it, I’ll feel bad.” 

“One thing at a time; these items are hard to find. If you insist on giving them away, then take them back.”  

Seeing her firm attitude, sharp-mouthed monkey gave in. “My wife and child are not in good health. How about using these to pay for medical treatment?” 

Jiang Ning was puzzled. “There seems to be a doctor in the base.” 

“To see a doctor, you have to pay with food, and even then, there’s no medicine.”  

In fact, it was just an excuse. After so many years of natural disasters, who wasn’t suffering from illnesses? 

Going to the doctor would only add to the worries.  

Jiang Ning did not object. “I don’t know much, but I can try.” 

After accepting the things, she followed him to 351. 

Three people squeezed into a house of less than four square meters. There was only room for a bed, and it was full of supplies. It was so crowded that there was no place to stand. 

But Wang Meili knew how to clean up. She found some materials to build a loft and piled things on the roof. 

People couldn’t even walk straight in. It was so cramped that one could only squat to come in and out. 

Even so, for someone who has been drifting on the sea for months, it is already very satisfying. 

But Sharp-mouthed monkey still felt bad for letting his wife and son suffer with him. 

So even if it hurt his waist, he would work hard to make money and let his wife and son live in a good house in the future. 

Not wanting his sister to suffer, Sharp-mouthed monkey hurriedly said, “Meili, you and the child take a bench outside.” 

Wang Meili brought the child out. 

The deceased child was the eldest, while the younger one was only eleven years old. He had just learned to speak when the natural disaster came. It is not easy to raise children in a natural disaster. Even if Jiang Ning found it challenging, let alone Sharp-mouthed monkey who had to care for two. 

The eleven-year-old child has a thin body, a big head, and walks unsteadily. 

Jiang Ning dared not get too close, for fear that if she accidentally touched him, his head would fall off. 

In truth, it didn’t matter whether she examined him or not; it was an age-old problem caused by disasters and human misfortunes.  

Anemia, malnutrition, and various diseases caused by vitamin and mineral deficiencies could lead to organ failure in severe cases. 

The illnesses of the three were numerous, and it would be hard to list them all on paper. If not improved over time, they could shorten their lifespan. 

But given the current conditions, Jiang Ning didn’t have better solutions. She taught Wang Meili acupressure massage, which could alleviate or prevent many diseases.  

Sharp-mouthed monkey was extremely happy. She’s really worthy of being called a sister.  

It was too much to teach everything at once, and she worried that Wang Meili might not remember everything. So, after about half an hour, she said, “Come back to me for new techniques once you’ve practiced these.” 

Sharp-mouthed monkey encouraged his wife. “Study hard, and when the base gets better in the future, we can open a massage shop and make a living by our skills.” 

Wang Meili looked a bit confused. “Really?” 

“Really! We’ll get through this.” 

She often got stuck in the pain of losing her son and sometimes would be in a daze for several days. 

Sharp-mouthed monkey shared her grief, but he was the pillar of the family and he absolutely could not collapse. 

Jiang Ning agreed. “It will get better; by then, we could open dozens of chain stores.” 

Wang Meili forced a smile. “Thank you; I’ll work hard.” 

Back in the room, Jiang Ning closed the door, and the three of them along with the dog went into the space to wash up and change. 

When they came out, Doudou went to bed early, wanting to be in the best condition for tomorrow’s interview. 

Jiang Ning sat on the sofa, wiped her hair with a towel, and asked, “”Since the sharp-mouthed monkey’s family has many health issues, do you think I should prepare some herbal medicine for them or use the supplies to pay for today’s things?”