In the end, Ning Shu chose two buckets, two sieves, one large basket, and three small baskets.

She also gave the captain her custom furniture drawings.

There were two wardrobes, one for her room and one for the room of the three treasures.

One six-drawer cabinet, and a matching dressing table with drawers, which she used for work, like drawing clothing designs.

Then she ordered bookshelves.

In the family compound, there were three rooms side by side: one was their master bedroom, one was the room for the three treasures, and the other was used as a dining room.

Since the kitchen was small and could only be used for cooking, there was still some space left in that room.

So Ning Shu planned to divide it in half and set it up as a study area like the one at home. In the future, they could read and do homework there.

She ordered a low table, straw mats, a shoe rack, and a cupboard. As for the dining table, chairs, and bed, she didn’t order them because the logistics warehouse had already brought these and they were all repaired and usable.

The ones ordered here were also made of wood, with no difference.

That’s all she could think of for now. If there were other needs in the future, she could come back.

The captain’s smile hadn’t stopped since Ning Shu and her family arrived, and it even grew deeper.

After paying, the captain also promised that the custom furniture would be delivered directly to the military unit, so they only needed to be there when it arrived.

Of course, this was good for Ning Shu, and she didn’t have to come over herself.

At the same time, Ning Shu also said that when the furniture was delivered, she hoped they could bring some eggs.

The captain understood, of course.

After the friendly agreement, Ning Shu’s family of five left.

Lin Guodong carried two buckets with sieves inside.

Ning Shu carried the large basket, Yibao and Erbao carried the small baskets, even the youngest Sanbao.

Leaving Moon Bay Production Brigade, Ning Shu looked at the mountain road next to Moon Bay Production Brigade and said, “There are so many trees planted on this mountain, densely packed, much denser than the trees in our brigade.”

This is probably because of the furniture workshop.

If they don’t plant trees and the trees are cut down, there won’t be any materials left for making furniture.

Ning Shu felt that the people of Moon Bay Production Brigade were very wise.

They had now started a workshop, and this kind of brigade-owned workshop was not about profiteering.

By the time of reform and opening up, it might become a privately-owned enterprise supported by the government.

Just like the brigade back in her hometown that grows sugarcane, in the future, the brigade could also start a sugar-making workshop.

The three children carried their baskets, following closely behind their mother.

They were jumping and hopping, feeling especially happy. Carrying the same kind of basket as their mother, they looked like a happy family.

“Mom, can you make money by making things out of wood?” Yibao saw his mother give money to the old man, a lot of money.

He thought about how trains cost money and came up with an idea.

“Yes, you can.” Ning Shu didn’t know what Yibao was thinking.

“As long as it’s not illegal…”

Thinking that her son didn’t understand what “illegal” meant, she changed her wording.

“Illegal means doing bad things. As long as you’re not doing bad things, there are many ways to succeed.

This means that every job has its merits. Like the farmers in our village who grow crops, they grow rice, sweet potatoes, corn, and potatoes that can feed everyone.

Like the smart people who study, they’ve invented bicycles for us to ride, trains for us to travel on, and Uncle Li drives that car.

Then there are carpenters who make wooden barrels for us to carry water and wooden basins for us to wash our faces.

And the people who build houses, they build houses for us to live in.

And there are skilled pig farmers who raise pigs for us to eat meat.

So, every industry has skilled people, and there are things we can learn from them. But, Mom just wants you to do what you love.”

Deep down, she hoped for her children’s happiness more than anything else.

Even if the plot in the story didn’t materialize, it still had an impact on her. So, she just hoped that the three children could live their lives as they pleased.

As a mother, she would do everything to ensure their happiness and prosperity.

“Mm…” Yibao listened to his mother’s words, thinking about what he would do in the future.

Erbao most wanted to make money so he could buy a train.

Trains can carry many people, including Mom and Dad, Yibao and Sanbao, Grandpa and Grandma, Haicai and the other brothers and sisters, and even Youfu and Big brother Xiaoshan.

But then, Erbao remembered what Aunt Lu had said: if you study well, you can also make trains without spending money.

For Erbao, if he could have a train without spending money, he would definitely prefer not to spend money.

Erbao hadn’t realized that his desire for a train was influenced by Yibao, and in Erbao’s heart, it had already taken root.

“Then I’ll just farm,” Erbao spoke up. “I only know how to farm. I’ll grow rice, sweet potatoes, corn, and potatoes, sell them for money, and then buy a train.” Erbao, who already had farming experience, had a new idea.

He thought farming was great.

It was much easier than studying and much better than being a carpenter because he couldn’t cut down trees or carry them. “When I’m farming, I can also raise pigs. Selling the pigs will make money, and when I slaughter them, there will be meat to eat.”

Once again, Erbao was satisfied with his cleverness. Indeed, his mother was right; he was the smartest treasure.

Yibao nodded. “Then I’ll study to make trains, and you can farm and raise pigs to feed everyone. This way, when I’m studying and don’t have time to farm and raise pigs, you can take care of Mom.”

“Okay,” Erbao agreed with his brother’s idea.

The two brothers had already arranged their future plans properly.

Ning Shu: “…”

Lin Guodong: “…”

The two of them looked at each other and then tacitly didn’t say anything.

Seeing that there was no mention of him in the brothers’ arrangements, Sanbao asked anxiously, “What about me, brother?”

He pointed to himself with his little finger.

Don’t underestimate Sanbao just because he’s only 18 months old. As his mother had said, he was the smartest kid.

Both Yibao and Erbao looked at Sanbao. Yibao thought for a moment and said, “You can help Mom wash clothes, wash vegetables, and wash dishes.”

Sanbao understood washing clothes, washing vegetables, and washing dishes.

He pointed to his dad, meaning that these were all his dad’s tasks.

Lin Guodong had been in his hometown for two months, and wasn’t he washing clothes and dishes every day? So, Sanbao was deeply impressed.

Ning Shu: “…”

Lin Guodong: “…”

Yibao thought Sanbao had a point. “Then you can wash the vegetables first.”

Just as Sanbao was about to nod, Erbao spoke up, “No, he can’t. He doesn’t wash them clean, and he can’t get rid of the dirt.”

Sanbao blinked, his little mouth opening and closing, showing that he couldn’t quite understand Erbao’s words.

“It’s okay, we can teach him,” Yibao wasn’t worried.

Erbao said, “We’ll start teaching him tonight.”

Sanbao immediately agreed, “Okay!” He was very happy.

Ning Shu didn’t know what to say.

Although… as an old mother, she should be touched? But she was more dumbfounded and found it amusing.

What was going on?

Lin Guodong, who had become a dishwasher and clothes washer in his sons’ eyes, didn’t think like Ning Shu did.

He thought it was good that his sons, as young men, had their own goals, understood their mother’s hard work, and knew how to share her burdens.

After walking for a while Sanbao, couldn’t walk anymore.

Just like when they came, Sanbao stopped and looked at his dad. “Dad, hug.”

Sanbao, who was used to being carried high by his dad, now didn’t ask Mom to carry him.

“Dad is carrying buckets. How can he carry you?” Erbao asked.

Lin Guodong squatted down, one hand supporting the shoulder pole on his shoulder, and the other hand lifted Sambao.

There was no water in the buckets, so it was very light to carry.

Not to mention a soldier like Lin Guodong, who was used to carrying over a hundred pounds of stuff on his back, even Ning Shu, who didn’t have much strength, could carry it.

However, when Lin Guodong picked up Sanbao, Erbao thought of something.

He immediately called out to Lin Guodong, “Dad, can me and my brother get in the buckets? We’re tired too. One of us in front, one in the back.”

Ning Shu: “…”

Yibao furrowed his brows. “This bucket is for carrying water. We can’t get in.”

Erbao said, “We can take off our shoes and get in.”

Yibao thought about it.

It would be quite fun if he and Erbao both got into the bucket.

After all, Yibao was still a child and naturally had a childlike side.

So, the mature little angel in his heart and the childlike little angel were in a struggle.

The mature little angel said, “You’re one of the big kids now. You can’t get in the bucket and let Dad carry you.”

The childlike little angel said, “You’re only six years old. Your mom says you’re still a baby and can get in the bucket and let Dad carry you.”

While the two little angels were debating, Lin Guodong set down the bucket. “Take off your shoes and get in by yourselves. Put your shoes in the basket.”

Believe it or not, the two six-year-old children really squeezed into the bucket.

The bucket was round, with a diameter of about 50 centimeters, and six-year-old children are quite slender, with shoulder widths of less than 50 centimeters.

Hearing Dad’s words, Erbao’s eyes lit up.

They immediately took off their shoes… and with both hands on the bucket handles, they quickly squeezed into the bucket.

Ning Shu: “…”

Fortunately, the children bathed every day, and their socks were changed daily. Otherwise, she wouldn’t let them use the bucket that had contained their smelly feet.

After Yibao and Erbao got into the bucket, they brought the basket from the ground into the bucket and then hugged it in their arms.

The two children sitting in the bucket looked like little monks reciting scriptures, and Ning Shu really wanted to take a picture of them.