In a chaotic world of infrastructure development, a woman's path to survival after being reborn

Although it was possible to do it at night, the effect wasn't very good. There was only so much milk left, and Su Li didn't want to waste it, so she refused when the women suggested starting to process it at night.

“I understand how you ladies feel, but this breast milk is precious. It’s hard to see clearly at night, and there are many things to be careful about. I’m afraid that if we don’t handle it properly, all this breast milk will be wasted. I’m thinking that we can start tomorrow when it’s light, and the effect will be better that way.”

Hearing Su Li say this, the women present understood. They were also afraid that the items would be damaged and unusable, so they quickly nodded and said, "Then we'll start processing them tomorrow."

"Count me in. I'm free tomorrow, I can help with that."

"Count me in"

"Count me in"

……

Everyone was very enthusiastic, and Su Li welcomed their help. However, she also knew that making milk powder was not a job that everyone could do. So, after everyone quieted down, she said, "This job cannot be done in a short time. It will take a while, so I need more people. Don't worry, I just want to know what each of you ladies is good at, so that we can work together and it will be faster."

Hearing Su Li say this, no one present had any objections. Some of the quick-thinking ones were already considering what they were good at and what kind of work they could get, since the more they did, the more they would receive in return...

Night had fallen, and it wouldn't do to stay huddled together any longer, so after finishing discussing the important matters, everyone dispersed, some to work, others to rest.

Su Li felt she had talked more in one day than she had in the past two weeks, and her throat felt a little dry, so she prepared to go back to rest after everyone left.

Even Zhao Zexuan was exhausted from days of running around, so he followed Su Li back.

In the eyes of everyone in the camp, Zhao Zexuan and she were husband and wife, and it was perfectly normal for a couple to live together. Su Li naturally couldn't kick Zhao Zexuan out, especially since the women would all come looking for her tomorrow morning.

Zhao Zexuan's complexion wasn't good, which Su Li noticed. Taking advantage of the fact that no one was around, Su Li asked, "Are you injured?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zexuan did not hide anything and said, "I suffered some superficial injuries, nothing serious."

Since Zhao Zexuan had said so, Su Li naturally couldn't dwell on the topic. She didn't ask how Zhao Zexuan got injured; what she cared about now was how the two of them would sleep tonight.

In the past, it would have been fine; one could have assumed that Zhao Zexuan was away on business and that's why he wasn't coming back. But not now. All the generals who followed Zhao Zexuan had gone back to their homes to rest, so even if Zhao Zexuan was busy, there was no reason for him to come back.

The oxcart was spacious enough for two people to squeeze in and sleep, but Su Li felt a little awkward, since the two of them hadn't slept together since that incident.

"you……"

"you……"

They both spoke at the same time, and then the atmosphere between them became somewhat awkward.

After a moment of silence, Su Li finally spoke first: "What are the plans for tonight?"

Hearing this, Zhao Zexuan naturally understood Su Li's dilemma. He also felt a little guilty, but remembering what had just happened, he still said, "You might have to suffer a little tonight. We can't let everyone know our true relationship yet."

Over the past two days, Su Li had clearly seen the wariness of the people in the group towards outsiders. Naturally, she also understood what Zhao Zexuan meant by those words. So after careful consideration, she said, "Then you can rest with me on the oxcart tonight. But I want to make it clear beforehand that you are not allowed to cross the line."

Zhao Zexuan understood what Su Li was implying and said somewhat guiltily, "Don't worry, that was an accident. I'll be more careful in the future, and I won't touch you without your permission."

Zhao Zexuan did this partly to help her, so Su Li didn't mind too much.

After agreeing on their plans for the evening, the two fell silent. Just then, Madam Zhao arrived in a hurry with several of her daughters-in-law.

"Zexuan, you left without a word, and when you came back you didn't even come home to check on us. Are you trying to drive us crazy with worry?" Madam Zhao said anxiously.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zexuan quickly said, "Mother, you misunderstood. I wanted to wait until things settled down before visiting you. I was just worried that you would be anxious."

Upon hearing this, Madam Zhao was not entirely convinced, but at this moment she was more worried about her youngest son's health, so she did not refute it.

Seeing Madam Zhao and her group approach, Su Li tactfully stepped aside, letting them talk. If it weren't for her current status, she would have preferred to simply avoid them.

After carefully examining Zhao Zexuan, Madam Zhao said with relief, "Thankfully, there's nothing seriously wrong. I was so worried."

Hearing this, Zhao Zexuan said with some guilt, "I've made Mother worry. It's all my fault."

Upon hearing this, Madam Zhao waved her hand and said, "You have your own things to do, so don't worry about the family. I'm just worried that you're busy outside but won't get good care of yourself when you come home."

These words were clearly directed at her. Su Li understood, but pretended not to hear them and seemed not to care.

Zhao Zexuan naturally understood the meaning behind his mother's words, and said somewhat helplessly, "Mother, you're overthinking it. I've been doing very well these past few days. I have food and clothes to wear, and I haven't suffered any hardship."

Upon hearing this, Madam Zhao was about to retort, but before she could speak, her eldest daughter-in-law tugged at her sleeve, and she fell silent.

Worried that his mother might say something unpleasant, but thankfully she shut up in time, Zhao Zexuan breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said, "Mother, it's getting late, you should go back and rest, otherwise you'll feel unwell tomorrow."

Hearing this, Madam Zhao said somewhat unwillingly, "Why don't you go back with your mother?"

Zhao Zexuan refused, and then said, "Now that I am married, it would be really unreasonable and illogical for me to go back and bother you and my sisters-in-law. Mother, please don't worry about it."

These words were clear, and Madam Zhao realized that the situation was different from before. She could only sigh and give up the idea of ​​sending her youngest son back. She said helplessly, "Then remember to take good care of yourself. Don't do everything yourself. You have a wife now!"

Hearing this, Zhao Zexuan had no choice but to wink at his sisters-in-law, signaling them to take his mother back.

Sister-in-law Zhao understood the look in her brother-in-law Zhao Zexuan's eyes, and with a somewhat helpless expression, she quickly stepped forward to comfort him, "Mother, it's so late, Fifth Brother must be tired too. Why don't you let him rest early? If you still have something to say to Fifth Brother, you can do it tomorrow."

Hearing this, Madam Zhao looked around and saw that most people had already gone into their cars to rest, and her youngest son looked exhausted. She quickly said, "Go and rest, Mother is going back too."