Only children in Siheyuan make choices. I want them all.

"By the way, Jianjun, how long will you stay this time?" Sha Zhu asked curiously.

"I don't know! It's been at least three or four months because of this disaster. There's nothing we can do about it. Just wait and see, the days ahead will become more and more difficult." Zhang Jianjun said with a frown.

Hearing this, everyone frowned. Xu Damao asked nervously, "Is it true? Where did you hear it from? Is there any gossip?"

Zhang Jianjun glanced at him and said in a deep voice: "Well, there is some inside information. The future situation may not be optimistic, and everyone should be prepared."

Everyone was silent for a moment, and Nan Yi said, "Then what should we do? We can't just sit there and wait for death."

Zhang Jianjun nodded: "So I suggest that everyone stock up on some food and daily necessities in advance in case of emergency. Also, try to save money and avoid unnecessary waste."

Xu Damao's eyes lit up, and he asked hurriedly: "Do you have any specific plans or methods? For example, where to buy food, how to store it, etc."

Zhang Jianjun thought for a moment and said, "You can consider stocking up on staple foods such as rice, flour, sorghum rice, corn, and condiments such as cooking oil, salt, and soy sauce. As for storage methods, choose a dry and ventilated place and store them in sealed bags or wooden barrels."

Nan Yi suggested: "Why don't we act together? This way we can help each other and better deal with difficulties."

Zhang Jianjun lowered his voice and said mysteriously, "I have a channel here that allows me to buy food without using food coupons, but the price is a bit higher!"

Nan Yi immediately said, "It's expensive, alright! We have to have enough to eat, right? Besides, it doesn't matter if we have enough to eat, but we can't let our women starve. What if they give birth and have no milk?"

Sha Zhu and Xu Damao immediately agreed: "That's right! We men don't mind not having enough to eat, but pregnant women can't!"

Qin Jingru and Yin Xinyue saw that Zhang Jianjun had stirred up everyone's emotions with just a few words, and they all covered their mouths and laughed.

At this time, Zhang Jianjun waved his hand and suggested, "Forget it, let's not talk about these unpleasant things for now. I'll find a way to get food and other things when the time comes. Oh, by the way! I plan to send Jingru to the hospital to give birth in a while. Do you want to go with me then?"

Nan Yi was the first to speak when he heard this: "Yes! Of course, Yu Li is pregnant with triplets, and I can't let the children get hurt even if I have to spend all my money."

Xu Damao also agreed: "Okay, I also want Lou Xiao'e to have a physical examination to see how the fetus is developing."

Sha Zhu smiled and said, "Haha, this is a good thing. Haitang's belly is big now. We can go to the hospital together and take care of each other."

Seeing that everyone agreed, Zhang Jianjun began to discuss the specific time arrangement: "Let's set it in the middle of next month. The weather will be more suitable at that time, not too cold or too hot."

Nan Yi added: "Okay, then let's prepare the items we need to bring in advance, including the pregnant woman's spare clothes, toiletries, baby products, etc."

Sha Zhu was also drunk at this time. He patted his chest and said proudly: "Don't worry, I will prepare these things. When the time comes, we can go to the supply and marketing cooperative and buy everything at once."

Xu Damao then said, "Don't forget to bring enough money with you. In case of an emergency, you may need money. It will be too late to ask for money by then!"

Everyone nodded in agreement: "Yes! It's better to be prepared. After we finish drinking and go back, we will each prepare to raise money."

The men discussed the matter while drinking, and in the end, two bottles of Erguotou were drunk by the three of them, and the side dishes on the table were also cleared out.

Sha Zhu and Xu Damao staggered to their feet and were about to go home to sleep, but Zhang Jianjun reached out and held them back.

"Before leaving, I would like to remind you one last time that the purchase of food must be kept confidential. It can only be done secretly at night when the neighbors are asleep. Otherwise, if these guys get jealous, they may report it to their superiors." Zhang Jianjun warned seriously.

"Don't worry! We will absolutely keep it a secret. I won't even tell my parents about this." Sha Zhu, Xu Damao and Nan Yi all made assurances.

"Okay! Then I feel relieved!" Zhang Jianjun smiled and saw them off.

When they returned to the room, Qin Jingru threw herself on Zhang Jianjun, wanting to kiss, hug and lift him up high.

"Are you crazy? Go to bed quickly. You're still pregnant!" Zhang Jianjun said angrily.

"Yes, Jingru! Let's go to sleep. There will be plenty of opportunities to do that in the future." Yin Xinyue blushed as she spoke.

Qin Jingru said helplessly: "Okay! Go to sleep!"

Nothing happened that night, and soon it was daytime. The news that Zhang Jianjun had returned spread immediately in the courtyard. He had just gotten up when Lou Bancheng rushed over in a hurry.

"Nephew Jianjun! I heard that you went home, so I brought you a few bottles of good wine." Lou Bancheng smiled and asked the driver to put a box of Feitian on the table.

"Uncle Lou is very well-informed. How did you know I was back?" Zhang Jianjun asked in surprise.

"Secret! By the way, Jianjun, do we still need to continue storing food now?" Lou Bancheng asked with a smile.

"Do you still want to stockpile food? It's a little late to do so now. You can get less from abroad, but the price won't be very high. I can only say that I won't let you lose money." Zhang Jianjun said seriously.

"Forget it. There's no point doing something that doesn't make money. Besides, I've already spent half of my family fortune on buying food." Lou Bancheng shook his head when he heard that.

Zhang Jianjun thought, capitalists are capitalists, and they will never change in essence. Although Lou Bancheng has some conscience, it is not much.

"Uncle Lou, how much did you spend on purchasing food this time? How is it possible that you used up half of your family fortune?" Zhang Jianjun didn't believe it at all.

"It's true, nephew Jianjun. I have purchased a total of one million tons of grain. You can do the math yourself at 1 cent per pound! This does not include freight and labor costs." Lou Bancheng spread his hands and said helplessly.

"Okay! Uncle Lou, don't worry. The money will be returned doubled in due time. Don't worry, you can use this time to put all your properties in order and sell all the real estate that you cannot take away. I will send you to Hong Kong Island in about three years." In order to reassure Lou Bancheng, Zhang Jianjun also revealed a lot of information to him.

"Okay! I'll listen to you. I'll go back and sell the real estate now, and I'll try to put away everything I can take away. I'll trouble you then." Lou Bancheng thanked sincerely.

"It's okay! If you trust me, I can naturally ensure the safety of your whole family. If you don't listen to me, I can't do anything." Zhang Jianjun said earnestly.

"Okay! I'll leave first. Call me if you have anything." After saying that, Lou Bancheng turned and left.

Zhang Jianjun shook his head helplessly when he saw this. Just when he wanted to go to the kitchen to cook, Mejibo had already come over with breakfast.

"It's you? You are the Zhang Jianjun that Sister Yin mentioned, right?" Mejibo was obviously stunned for a moment.

"Yes! It's me. What's going on with you?" Zhang Jianjun asked curiously.

"I was originally a chef at the Crescent Hotel. Later, I got drunk and accidentally let the cat out of the bag. Then Sister Yin asked me to have a fake marriage with her!" Mejibo recounted the entire story in detail.

"Oh! You have worked hard. You can live here from now on and just cook for Yin Xinyue and clean the house. Did I tell you about the salary?" Zhang Jianjun asked worriedly.

"I said! If there's nothing else, I'll leave first." Mejibo put down his breakfast and left the room.

At this time, at the Sijiucheng Railway Station, a dark-skinned, thin woman was muttering to herself, "Sijiucheng, Qin Huairu is finally back!"