The Brilliant Life of a Post-Apocalyptic Female Boss Reborn at 70

After hearing his daughter's explanation, Wu Daqiao was slightly relieved. Looking at the three newly arrived educated youth, he said, "Which kind of cabinet do you want? Come with me to the warehouse to take a look. If you don't find one that suits your taste, we can also customize one, but it will be a little more expensive!"

The group arrived at the warehouse, where a dazzling array of wooden furniture was on display.

Looking at the furniture, Liu Mengting excitedly touched this and looked at that, then asked excitedly, "Uncle Wu, your craftsmanship is amazing! I want everything!"

As if she had thought of something, Liu Mengting lowered her head again, "Sigh, even if I buy it, I have nowhere to put it!"

Everyone knows the situation at the educated youth settlements; there's no way around it, there are just too many people.

The three of them had already chosen their cabinets, none of which were very big. They were mainly for storing valuables. Since they would need locks for security, Xin Yi asked, "Uncle Wu, do you have any locks here? Could you spare three for us?"

"I happen to have three more locks left, so I'll give them all to you. I'll need to find some time in a few days to go to town and exchange them for some more. I'll say the cabinets are three yuan each, and the locks are fifty cents each. Is that a good deal for you?"

The price was quite reasonable and worth the money. The three of them paid and then carried their cabinets away, politely declining Guihua's suggestion that her husband help carry them after work.

Because Wu Guihua wanted to chat with Wu Daqiao, she didn't walk with the three of them.

Back at the educated youth settlement, the three put down the cabinet, placed all their valuables inside, locked it, and carried the key with them.

Mei Zhi, standing to the side, secretly glanced sideways, thinking that Xin Yi would leave the key on the bed and she would take it when she had the chance. If Xin Yi knew what she was thinking, she would definitely slap her a few times. Dream on!

At lunchtime, Xin Yi didn't join them. Instead, she ate some peach shortbread to fill her stomach. She had finally settled things, and if she ate another meal, things would get complicated again. Anyway, she was moving out soon.

In the afternoon, the newly arrived educated youth agreed to go to town together to pick up their packages. Although Xin Yi didn't have any packages, she still had to make the trip to send a letter home to let her family know she was safe.

Since the oxcart hadn't returned yet, the seven of them once again set off on foot towards the town. Why seven? Because Mei Zhi had no belongings, no one to let her know she was safe, and she didn't want to spend any money, so she chose to stay in the village.

The group arrived in town in just an hour and a half, perhaps because they had rested overnight and were full of energy.

When the group arrived at the post office, while others were queuing to pick up their packages, Xin Yi put the letter she had prepared in advance into an envelope and handed it to the postman.

I suddenly remembered the priceless stamps of later generations. Although I don't know if this world is the same place as the one in my previous life, it's always good to be prepared, because history always repeats itself.

Xin Yi asked cryptically, "Miss, do you have any nice stamps? My little brother likes to collect whole sheets of stamps, could you buy some from me?"

The postman was embarrassed by Xin Yi's address, "Young comrade, you speak so kindly, let me take a look!"

He then went to the warehouse, took out a complete stack of stamps, and handed them to Xin Yi.

"Young man, look around, I can sell you anything you like!"

Xin Yi took the stamps and looked them over one by one. They didn't match the precious stamps from her previous life at all, so she decided to buy one of each kind, a total of twelve kinds. The postman took the stamps and calculated that it cost eight dollars and fifty cents in total.

Xin Yi handed the money to the other person and added, "Miss, if you ever find any nice stamps or stamps in limited quantities, could you please save a copy for me?"

After saying that, he took two fruit candies out of his pocket and handed them to the other person. The postman took them, put them in his pocket, and promised to help.

Everyone else retrieved their belongings. Thinking that there was still plenty of time before the last oxcart trip back to the village, they decided to leave their luggage at the oxcart and have the driver, Uncle Ma, watch over it.

Looking at the stamps in Xin Yi's hand, Liu Mengting couldn't help but ask curiously, "Sister Yi, why did you buy so many stamps? We only buy one when we need it."

Xin Yi couldn't directly say that it was because these stamps would appreciate in value in the future, so she could only lie and say, "I thought these stamps were colorful and pretty, so I bought them as a collection!"

Liu Mengting couldn't understand it at all. "Spend money collecting this stuff? It's more worthwhile to use that money to buy some meat to eat. What you eat is what's truly yours!"

As she spoke, she patted her little belly.

Fang Yi, who had just handed the package to Wu Lei, walked over in a few steps, her hands now free. "Do you think everyone is like you, only knowing how to eat meat? There are other hobbies in life. Some people like to grow flowers, some like to grow vegetables, and some like to keep pets. But you just like to eat meat, hahaha!"

Liu Mengting stomped her foot shyly, wanting to tickle Fang Yi, but Fang Yi ran ahead quickly. Liu Mengting, carrying the package, couldn't catch up, so she teased, "You're the only one with a boyfriend to carry your package. Single women like us can only rely on ourselves, right, Sister Yiyi!"

Liu Mengting was still frantically blinking, signaling Xin Yi to come with her, when Fang Yi suddenly turned around and started scratching the fat on Liu Mengting's waist, making her keep dodging and occasionally launching a counterattack. Because she was holding something in her hands, it eventually ended with Liu Mengting begging for mercy.

After putting their bags away, the group decided to wander around and familiarize themselves with the town. Before they knew it, it was almost time to return, so they had to head back.

Sitting on the oxcart, Liu Mengting kept complaining that they should have set aside time to go to the state-run restaurant for a good meal before going back. Everyone felt like crying when they thought about the food in the village.

Back at the educated youth settlement, Xin Yi locked the stamps in the cabinet, took a can of milk powder, and thought she would go to the village chief's house to exchange it for some vegetables, and also ask when her house would be built.

The village chief's gate was half open. Xin Yi knocked on the iron ring on the door before gently pushing it open.

Gou Dan, who was playing in the yard, ran over excitedly as soon as he saw Xin Yi. "Sister Yi Yi, are you here to see my grandpa? He's in the main room. Come on, I'll take you there!"

When Zhang Laifu saw Xin Yi, he slowly put down the cigarette he had been holding in his mouth. "Xin Zhiqing, I was planning to come find you after dinner, but I didn't expect you to come by yourself!"

Xin Yi put the milk powder on the table. "Uncle Zhang, how could I trouble you to make this trip yourself? I was thinking of coming to your house to exchange for some seasonal vegetables. You know I don't eat with anyone else, so I'll have to take care of my own meals tonight! I also wanted to ask about the house!"

"I had to tell you even if you didn't ask. I've already arranged the workers and the adobe bricks, and we can start construction tomorrow. Including building the kang (heated brick bed) and the heated wall, it should be done in about three days! Do you have any connections for pots, pans, and furniture?"

Xin Yi honestly replied, "I plan to buy the furniture directly from Uncle Wu, but I'll have to find time to go to town to look for pots and pans!"