Chapter 215: Which Vegetable To Plant
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Jiang Xia watched her mother make shoe soles, deep in thought. She constantly worried about their vegetable garden. Suddenly, an idea struck her, and she said to Jiang Chuan, ‘Dad, how about we introduce different types of vegetables from our interspace and plant them at the mountain’s base? This way, villagers can enjoy a change in taste and get more vitamins. Many villagers look thin and malnourished. Even if we can t provide them enough meat, a variety of vegetables can surely help.”
Jiang Chuan looked at his mature and thoughtful daughter with pride. She always considered everyone’s well-being and never just her own. He felt lucky to have such a daughter.
However, Jiang Chuan believed it wasn’t just his upbringing that shaped Jiang Xia’s generous nature. Her schooling and personal experiences played a significant role in molding her values.
While Jiang Gu wrote on the side, she found some characters quite challenging. Feeling exhausted, she lifted her head and saw her sister and dad in conversation. When they discussed vitamins, her curiosity piqued. “Sister, what’s a vitamin?” she asked.
In simple terms, Jiang Xia answered, “It’s an element in vegetables that helps keep you healthy. Different vegetables have various vitamins, each with unique benefits. You’ll learn more in your chemistry and biology classes.”
Jiang Gu tried to grasp the concept. She knew that fresh vegetables were rare treats, and eating them made her feel full and energetic. In her mind, she assumed vitamins were what gave her this energy. Seeing her puzzled look, Jiang Chuan, filled with affection, lifted her up. He playfully rubbed his bearded chin against her soft face, causing her to burst into giggles.
After a little playful moment, he told her, “Go play outside for a while. Once you’re refreshed, you can continue writing.’1
Jiang Gu eagerly left her pencil and ran out. Earlier, she had discovered the joy of crumbling soil chunks. She had received praise for this simple act from her family in the morning. In her innocent world, she believed that if she broke all the soil chunks, it would bring even more happiness to her family.
With Jiang Gu away, Jiang Chuan turned to Jiang Xia, “Xiao Xia, your idea is great. Have you thought about which vegetables to plant?”
Jiang Xia felt a hint of concern. With so many varieties in her interspace, choosing the most suitable one was tricky.
It wasn’t just about being indecisive. Finding a vegetable that could flourish in the wild, demonstrate strong vitality, and regenerate rapidly was challenging.
Cabbage? No. Even though it’s simple to grow, cabbages require spacing between each plant, preventing dense cultivation.
Spinach? It might indeed be the best choice since it’s iron-rich, perfect for rhe villagers. However, its slight sweetness might attract wild animals before the villagers could reap its benefits.
Pondering, they couldn’t pinpoint an ideal vegetable.
Taking a break from her sewing, Zhou Lan stretched to alleviate her stiff back. She then chimed in, “Remember the shepherd s purse we used to spot during our outings in the modern world? This herb grows in large patches and thrives on minimal nutrients. It s delicious and has a unique texture. Perhaps it’s the right choice.””
Jiang Xia remembered. On family outings, they would often gather shepherd s purse from the fields, clean, and marinate them. Later, they’d prepare dumplings filled with the herb and pork.
The thought of those delicious dumplings made Jiang Xia’s mouth water.. She resolved to retrieve the sheep from her interspace the following day and make some delectable lamb dumplings!