Reborn in 78, I made my fortune by working in the mountains, supporting three families on my own.

As one of the few doctors, Su Wanqing was not only responsible for working in the production brigade and providing medical treatment, but also occasionally participated in activities at the town hospital.

Last year, she had the opportunity to visit Jinxiu Textile Factory to conduct physical examinations for the employees, and that's how she met the factory manager.

Therefore, she was a little suspicious that Zhao Lei was just bragging to her.

Zhao Lei said with a smile, "Ah... the Director Li I'm talking about is Deputy Director Li."

Upon hearing this, Su Wanqing nodded.

In her memory, the deputy factory director's surname was indeed Li.

Qin Yuchan pressed further, "Hey? Sanshi, how do you know Deputy Factory Director Li? And what kind of business deal can you possibly make with him? You don't actually know how to make clothes, do you?"

Zhao Lei quickly waved his hand and explained, "No, a few of us went to town to sell fish yesterday..."

Zhao Lei had nothing to hide from his ex-wives, and told them everything about how the four brothers had gone to sell fish at the textile factory gate the day before.

After listening to Zhao Lei's explanation, his three ex-wives finally understood that the supply business he was referring to was fishing and selling fish to Jinxiu Textile Factory.

He was relieved to learn that Zhao Lei had gone to borrow fishing gear that afternoon.

Qin Yuchan hesitated and kept waving her hands, refusing to accept the bicycle.

Zhao Lei concluded by saying domineeringly, "Yu Chan, I bought this bicycle especially for you, so it will be convenient for you to commute to and from get off work. I've been with you for so long, and I've never given you anything decent before."

You have to accept it whether you want to or not! If you don't want it, I'll give it to Wang Zongbao and have him give it to Xiao Cui.

Hearing this, Qin Yuchan hurriedly protected the bicycle: "No, no, no! Who said you didn't want it? Why would you give it to someone else?"

Zhao Lei and his two other ex-wives burst into laughter when they saw Qin Yuchan's hypocritical demeanor.

Qin Yuchan wasn't embarrassed at all, and said haughtily, "Sanshi, you're right. I've been following you for so long, and you really haven't given me anything decent. Since you've put it that way, then I'll reluctantly accept it..."

Zhao Lei knew she was being stubborn and didn't bother to call her out on it. He waved his hand and told everyone to start eating.

But Qin Yuchan seemed not to hear, and at this moment she had focused all her attention on the 28-inch car and sat down to test drive it.

Zhao Lei called out to her, "Yu Chan, eat your food first, look how excited you are."

Jiang Xinyue covered her mouth and chuckled, "Sister Yuchan, let's eat first and then study it slowly."

After being told that, Qin Yuchan parked her bicycle somewhat embarrassedly and hurriedly finished her meal.

As soon as they finished eating, she pulled Jiang Xinyue to the door to study how to ride a bicycle.

Seeing the two of them running off happily, Zhao Lei reminded them, "Be careful! It's getting dark now, don't ride too far."

After saying that, Zhao Lei turned to Su Wanqing, who was preparing to clear the dishes: "Wanqing, don't worry, once I'm done with my work these next two days, I'll get one for you and one for Xinyue."

Su Wanqing immediately waved her hand and said, "Brother Sanshi, I don't need it. I work at the clinic in our brigade, unlike Sister Yuchan who has to go to the township. It's actually more convenient for me to walk."

"Wanqing, that makes sense, but I have to be fair to everyone."

"Brother Sanshi, I didn't mean to say you're biased, but we need money to build our house first. We can talk about the bicycle later."

Zhao Lei thought about it and agreed.

He still needs to use this month or so to raise the money for repairing the house.

Otherwise, if we can't start work after the busy farming season, we might not be able to move into our new house before the Lunar New Year this year.

However, Zhao Lei was still very touched by Su Wanqing's understanding.

Did I save the galaxy in my past life?

Where can you find such an understanding, considerate, and gentle wife?

But don't worry, by next year at the latest the reform and opening-up policy will have reached the southwest. At that time, I'll provide you with not only bicycles, but also motorcycles and cars.

With that thought in mind, Zhao Lei got up to help clear the dishes: "Wanqing, let's wash them together."

the next day.

It was still a sunny day in Qingfeng Town.

Zhao Lei had already gotten up and finished washing up while it was still barely dawn.

After finishing the breakfast Qin Yuchan made, the other person went to the courtyard gate to practice riding a bicycle.

With a bicycle, she no longer had to rush to work on foot, giving her much more time.

Zhao Lei told Qin Yuchan that he was going fishing in Qingshuigou with his brother-in-law and others today, and wouldn't be back until noon.

Qin Yuchan now knew that Zhao Lei was doing something legitimate, so she didn't interfere too much and readily agreed.

Zhao Lei went straight to Wang Zongbao's house and found that Wang Zongbao and Qin Bowen had already packed up and were tidying up the tools on the oxcart.

Upon seeing Zhao Lei arrive, they all excitedly gathered around him.

"Brother-in-law, everything is ready, let's go."

"Brother Lei, I'm worried we won't have enough fishing nets, so bring a few nets from my house too."

Zhao Lei looked around and suddenly said to Qin Bowen, "Bowen? Why isn't Big Brother here?"

"Oh, brother-in-law, I forgot to tell you. My brother has to go to a meeting in town with Dad today, so he can't make it. He asked me to let you know."

Zhao Lei nodded, indicating his understanding.

Without Qin Dashan, there's one less person to contribute, but at the same time, there's one less person to share the profits.

It's a bit of a pity that Brother Dashan wasn't involved, but it's not a big problem.

"Alright, let's go find Uncle Changlin now."

So the brothers drove an oxcart, carrying a fishing boat, fishing nets, fish buckets, and other necessary tools, picked up Qin Changlin, and went directly to the section of the Qingshui River they had scouted out in Qingshui Ditch the day before.

Qin Changlin observed that the water level had not receded.

After another reconnaissance, he directed Wang Zongbao and Qin Bowen to find a place to launch the fishing boat into the river.

"Lei Zi, do you know how to cast a fishing net? I'll steer the boat, and you cast the net."

Zhao Lei frowned and shook his head: "Uncle Changlin, I really don't know how to cast a net like this."

Wang Zongbao was looking for an opportunity to impress his future father-in-law, and he finally got his chance: "Uncle Changlin, I know how, let me do it!"

"Zong Bao? You know this skill too?"

"Hehe, Uncle Changlin, have you forgotten? My grandfather was in charge of raising water buffaloes for the brigade."

Qin Changlin slapped his forehead, suddenly realizing, "Right, right, I almost forgot. Uncle Wang's swimming skills are unparalleled in our brigade, so it seems the fishing skills have been handed over to you."

Upon receiving praise from his future father-in-law, Wang Zongbao was ecstatic, as if he'd been injected with adrenaline.

He immediately carried a bundle of fishing nets off the cart and boarded the small fishing boat.

Qin Changlin, meanwhile, poled his boat toward the center of the river and shouted to Zhao Lei, "Lei! Don't rush! Zongbao and I will cast a net and see. If the fish are all here, you and Bowen can go downstream and find a slightly narrower section of the river to spread out the net."