Rebirth in Famine: She Thrives by Lucky Space

Wei Kaiyun now feels utterly lost, his greatest wish is finally within reach, but why does it mean leaving his wife and child behind again?

Old Yang patted his shoulder, though speaking objectively, when it comes to oneself, it's quite a different matter.

"Alright, I can't stay much longer, I'll go buy a ticket soon, I must leave immediately."

"Back to the Northeast or the Capital?"

"The Northeast, it's best not to return to the Capital at this time, if you're mindful, how could you not know of our relationship?"

Wei Kaiyun felt a sharp pain in his heart, regretting seeking Old Yang's counsel.

Old Yang said no more, stood up, and went out.

Jiang Xinyu snuggled next to Wei Kaiyun, embracing this somewhat melancholic man. "It's alright, I can manage on my own."

She knew a woman shouldn't be too understanding, as over time, a man could grow accustomed to your sacrifices, your compromises, your strength.

But she loved this man, he was the father of her child, and she couldn't bear to see him struggle.

"Darling, I don't want this, I want to take care of you and the child, I've neglected you both far too much, I want to be part of our son's growth, I want to be with you every day."

"In just over three years, I can come back, time flies, it'll pass in the blink of an eye."

But no matter the comfort, Wei Kaiyun still couldn't ease his heart.

He hugged Jiang Xinyu back, "I'm just a useless man, putting my wife and child in such a predicament."

Jiang Xinyu didn't know what to say, is this something all men care about?

Jiang Shijing woke and pulled Wei Kaiyun's thoughts back.

Once Jiang Xinyu fed Shijing, Old Yang returned.

"I have a train at five tomorrow morning. Wait for my news."

Wei Kaiyun nodded, the price of not leaving means possibly exposing his wife and child, also carrying a stigma for life.

Leaving means leaving them behind again, unable to participate in the child's growth, letting his wife face all life's pressures alone.

"Xiao Wei, this isn't like you." Old Yang sighed deeply, such an old buddy indeed brings sighs.

He's come to terms with it, this life for him means being alone, one person fed and the whole family is fed.

At dinner, they had meat-stuffed flatbreads, Jiang Xinyu knew Old Yang dropped everything to find Wei Kaiyun, a tremendous kindness, she could only repay him with small gestures.

"Xiao Jiang, food made by you is always comforting. You don't need to worry, I'll send someone over to help you."

Jiang Xinyu shook her head, "No need, Master Yang, I'm just an ordinary person, this way no one keeps a close watch, but having someone around might change that, besides, I can do it myself."

Old Yang nodded indifferently, "You're a strong woman, just as you should be. Xiao Wei is lucky to have you by his side."

Jiang Xinyu just smiled, she was inherently stubborn, it's in her bones, even in a different life, it's the same.

She was steadfast about Wei Kaiyun, determined to walk down this path to the end.

That night, Wei Kaiyun was almost relentlessly entwined with Jiang Xinyu, as if making up for the past, preempting the future.

Jiang Xinyu was slightly overwhelmed, but whenever he called her incessantly, all temper faded.

Next day, Old Yang left, taking with him the food Jiang Xinyu prepared for him.

Days passed in their affectionate embrace, until the eve of the Lunar New Year, Wei Kaiyun watched the child while Jiang Xinyu and Bai Hongying prepared a lavish lunch.

"Aunt Bai, is it alright for you not to go home?"

Jiang Xinyu was a bit embarrassed, after all, Aunt Bai had carefully looked after their family of three, and she only asked now.

"No need, I ran into my daughter on the street the day before yesterday."

Though Jiang Xinyu never inquired about her family affairs, judging by the tone, it couldn't be too good, just two daughters, likely unable to care for her much.

Wei Kaiyun sat beside his son, flipping through their family photos. The room only had their mother-and-son photos, none of his.

This saddened Wei Kaiyun for quite some time, but he knew it must be this way for now.

Looking at the couple's photo, he was dissatisfied, he believed he looked awful then, before leaving, he must take new photos, now with some weight on his face, he looked a bit younger.

He never cared about his appearance before, but since falling for Jiang Xinyu, unconsciously, he began to pay attention to his face.

Afraid he'd become too unattractive, fearing his wife would disdain him, others saying he was unworthy of her.

Now he worried even more about his wife, fearing she'd be taken away.

She had matured, become even more beautiful, possessing a unique charm others lacked, very captivating.

Wei Kaiyun had never been so insecure before.

When his son woke, he had no time for idle thoughts, tending to the adorable little boy, who always smiled at him.

He now had a son, something he never imagined, even after being with his wife, he never considered it.

It was heaven's gift to him. Indeed, the more he looked, the more his son seemed utterly endearing.

When the child was comfortable, he didn't cry, limbs flailing, Wei Kaiyun watched with a face full of smiles.

After about ten minutes of play, seeing the child's brows furrowed, it was time for food.

Hurriedly leaning down to kiss him, "Son, wait, I'll get your mom."

During New Year's Eve lunch, the four of them sat together at the table. Wei Kaiyun ate while holding his son, calling it a reunion meal.

Dumplings for dinner were in two fillings: three-ingredient and meat.

As Jiang Xinyu's family life was good, Bai Hongying had put on weight, now thinking she just wanted to work well and earnestly take care of the child, a family like this can't be found elsewhere.

Moreover, the family treated her truly well, even gave her five yuan for the New Year.

Outside was lively, firecrackers sound one after another, indeed the atmosphere of the New Year.

Wei Kaiyun held his breathless wife close, "On the eighth, let's go to the photo studio to take new pictures again."

"Hmm, haven't we already taken some?"

"But that day was our son's three-month mark, and we need to retake, I feel I don't match you in the last photo."

Jiang Xinyu rolled her eyes, that last part was the real reason, right? Seriously, she'd never noticed this side of him before.

"Darling, I don't think I have the chance to return again, could you take our son to see me during summer vacation?"

"Hmm, I'll ask Zhang Shuping, if she's going, I'll go too."

"Darling, even if she doesn't go, please come visit me too, alright? I miss you both."

Jiang Xinyu, helpless under his pestering, nodded, "Okay, we'll come to see you."