Knowing that she and her brother have caused such a big fuss, Lin Yuanzhi, the captain, is definitely a bit displeased and disgruntled.
But this matter came from a directive above, and she was only following orders.
Lin Yuanzhi could hold it in like a ninja turtle, but she would never sabotage this worm breeding promotion. Because for someone so obsessed with officialdom, how could she do something that would ruin her career?
However, the extremely confident Shuzhen forgot about one situation: not afraid of bad things happening, but afraid of bad people.
When a greedy person meets a ruthless villain...
Tsk tsk, the combined destructive power is absolutely astonishing!
Unfortunately, Shuzhen underestimated the sense of crisis she created in Lin Yuanzhi, and also underestimated his destructive power. Naturally, she also lacked a bit of precaution to prevent problems before they happened.
Having finally completed the worm breeding guidelines she named "Worm Breeding Guidebook," her entire focus now was on transplanting cotton.
The cotton seedlings grown in the worm shed had already reached a certain height, ready to be transplanted. Since she had time today, she decided to get the job done.
Just by chance, her brother-in-law’s family of four and her big brother came over to visit, so there were ready helpers at hand.
So what are you waiting for?
"Saozi, are you sure about this? Don’t end up wasting your efforts and the land!" Growing cotton in the north, even someone as admiring as Qiu Fang thought it was quite inappropriate and couldn’t help but advise. Afraid that her benefactor + idol Saozi would put in so much effort and get nothing in return, wasting half a year would be minor. The real worry was those gossipy women catching wind of it and making up all sorts of stories.
While instructing Lianshan and Lian Hai on how to transplant and how to fix the plants, Shuzhen raised an eyebrow and smiled at Qiu Fang, "Just take out that ’sure’ of yours, it’s two words: absolutely! Although the northern region has low thermal accumulation and inadequate sunlight, not suitable for cotton farming on a large scale. There’s only a little in LN, and it’s not even on a large scale.
But with the three to five hundred plants I’m growing in my small garden, taking good care of the water and fertilization with pre-grown seedlings, there’s definitely no problem.
If you trust me, you can take a hundred or so seedlings back home. Can’t say for sure, but there should be enough for small cotton jackets for my nephew and niece."
With her abilities, Shuzhen spoke with great confidence!
It’s a pity that this group lacked the spirit of innovation and didn’t recognize value at all.
She even specifically bought more seeds, hoping to grow more seedlings, so each household could split a couple of hundred when the time comes. Then they wouldn’t have to figure out ways to get cotton tickets if they wanted to make cotton-padded jackets, right?
We can certainly heed the great leader’s call: do it yourself, and you’ll have ample clothing and food!
"Well, thank you for your kind offer, Saozi. It’s just that the family’s private land is limited, and I’m hoping to grow more corn and potatoes. In case the grain supply falls short, at least there’s something to supplement." Not waiting for Qiu Fang to respond, Lian Hai spoke up first. He was afraid his wife would be too embarrassed to refuse and end up with their precious vegetable plot filled with uncertain cotton crops.
With four in the family, he’s the only one earning work points year-round, so there’s a natural shortage of food.
Not ashamed to admit it, they even count each vegetable they plant, worried about wasting even a tiny spot that could grow grain!
The space for one or two hundred cotton seedlings can rightly grow quite a bit of corn kernels.
"Hey, I’ve got great cotton seedlings, but no one wants them! Truly a bunch who don’t recognize value. Let me tell you, one day when I harvest cotton, don’t come crying to me, regretfully slapping your thighs!" Shuzhen sighs, resting her forehead. The fabulous cotton seedlings she meticulously cultivated and optimized with special abilities couldn’t even be given away?
"Come on, little sister. If they don’t recognize value, just plant the remaining seedlings in big brother’s garden. Anyway, I don’t consume much vegetables alone, so it’s perfect for planting cotton. When we harvest, we two brothers will watch them regret not recognizing value!" Brother Liu, the sister-complex supporter, was all in to back her up, regardless of whether they trashed his entire garden or not, as long as little sister was happy.
Although Brother Liu’s words were purely comforting, Shuzhen accepted it anyway.
With the optimized seeds in place, the abundant harvest would prove them all wrong.
Humph, eventually, this bunch will beg her, recognizing pearls as fish eyes, asking for help to nurture more cotton seedlings!
With an arrogant face, Shuzhen packed all the remaining two hundred or so cotton seedlings for her big brother. The cotton seedlings grown in paper tubes took up a lot of space and were somewhat heavy. To ensure her brother could transport them home smoothly, she specifically assigned her brother-in-law Lian Hai to help push them with a bicycle.
The biggest enthusiast of tinkering with bicycles, and mindful of borrowing such an expensive item, Lian Hai excitedly agreed, promising not only to deliver them home but also to help plant them.
After eagerly getting all the much-anticipated cotton seedlings planted, and with the rare visit from Lian Hai’s family, Shuzhen was in good spirits, planning to make a meal for everyone.
She cut a few bunches of fresh, tender chives from the garden, fried a few eggs to make filling, mixed a few bowls of white flour, and there you had it, some fresh, tender chive and egg dumplings ready to eat?
While planning it out, as soon as she opened the flour bag to scoop some out, Dai Honghua came rushing in, panting, "Do you still have the appetite to eat with everything going on? Something happened on your side, you better go check it out quickly!"
Shuzhen was startled and dropped the entire bowl of flour with a crash onto the floor. The white flour scattered all around, causing Qiu Fang to feel heartbroken and hurriedly collect it with a brush, planning to sift it. Even if a bit too particular to eat, they could still make paste or stiffen fabric with it.
Hearing that Wu Xia and Lin Yuanzhi were up to mischief to harm the Liu family, how could Shuzhen still think about cooking?
She hastily took off her apron and briefly instructed her sister-in-law Qiu Fang, rushing out in a hurry.
Even Lianshan furrowed his brow suspiciously and asked Dai Honghua, "Lin Yuanzhi setting a trap, yet you came to report it? Aren’t you afraid of his wrath if it fails?"
Dai Honghua gritted her teeth, her eyes full of hatred: "Damn it, if I didn’t come and something happened to the Liu family, do you think your unlucky wife wouldn’t drag me down with her?!"
With a deadly mistake held over her head, apart from being under someone else’s control, what else could she do?
It’s so hateful that she was foolish when young and now, with an excess of maternal love, couldn’t be ruthless, allowing herself to be grabbed by the soft spot.
Watching the enemy about to take a massive fall and suffer life-altering consequences, she, unfortunately, couldn’t even set off firecrackers to celebrate and had to secretly warn them, leaving her utterly helpless!