“Then let’s talk about it,” Jiang Nuan said, shrugging. “It’s fine if you don’t want to, so we don’t have to argue later.”

These experienced farmers, seeing themselves having to pinch off flowers and cut off seedlings, might just faint from anger.

If disagreements arise, even if you are in the right, you won't be able to do anything about it.

"That's true. No need to rush. Once they see the benefits, they'll come running to us without us having to say anything."

“That’s right,” Jiang Nuan said with a smile. “Sister-in-law can just mention it to them casually, there’s no need to take it too seriously.”

Jiang Nuan came to the old house mainly to discuss growing watermelons. After receiving confirmation, she left directly. However, she did not go back to her own home, but instead went to Huang Ye's house.

At this moment, Huang Ye's wife was washing clothes in the yard. When she opened the door and saw Jiang Nuan, she immediately smiled and welcomed her in, "Master, you've arrived, come in quickly."

"Where is your husband? Is he studying?"

"Yes, my husband has been studying the books that Master gave me these past few days."

"So, how far have you gotten from reading this?"

The book Huang Ye's wife mentioned was a business manual written by Jiang Nuan herself, mainly about various supply and demand relationships and buying and selling in later generations.

She considered this apprentice, who had lost both legs, for a long time before deciding to let him go into business.

The imperial examination was definitely out of the question. No matter how intelligent a person was, being physically disabled meant that there was absolutely no possibility of participating in the imperial examination.

At this stage, farming is not an option either. Not to mention that my apprentice's family lacks labor, their population is so small that even if they had a hundred acres of fertile land, they might not be able to make a living.

It's better to go into business. You can hone your skills and make money at the same time. As long as you keep a low profile, you won't attract attention. Once you have prestige, you can buy some fertile land and become a landlord. Your later life will be completely secure.

"My husband has already memorized it, but he's not very familiar with it yet, so he's still memorizing it."

When Jiang Nuan met Huang Ye, he wasn't reciting his lessons; instead, he was practicing calligraphy.

After looking her over, Jiang Nuan nodded in satisfaction.

In just half a month, her apprentice's handwriting has become quite decent, neat and orderly, which makes her, as a mother, very gratified.

After Huang Ye finished writing a large character, he looked up and saw Jiang Nuan. He immediately greeted her, "Master."

Jiang Nuan nodded, and then asked, "Have you finished reading the book from last time?"

"Yes, I can only barely recite it; I'm not very fluent yet."

"Whether you memorize it or not doesn't matter; the key is understanding. I've come here today to tell you something."

"What is it?" Huang Ye wondered, but did not show it. "Please speak, Master."

"Now that you have finished your studies, it is time for you to go out and gain some experience. I will give you a thousand taels of capital to let you try your hand."

“One, one thousand taels,” Huang Ye’s wife stammered, her heart pounding. “Master, isn’t this too much money?”

A thousand taels of silver is a sum that several generations couldn't earn. How could Master say it so easily?

How come she didn't know her master was so rich?

Since you have so much money, why didn't you buy property or renovate your house?

Huang Ye was also frightened by these words.

However, he has experienced a lot and is good at concealing it.

Lowering her head, she secretly swallowed, cleared her throat, and asked, "Master, who else is there besides me?"

He heard it clearly: his master used "you all," not "you."

This means that he wasn't the only one going there to gain experience.

That's how it should be. It's difficult for someone in a wheelchair to run a business, even if he doesn't want to admit it.

Putting everything else aside, whether walking or running, he's always half a step slower than others. No matter how fluent he is with words, he's completely clueless when it comes to actually doing something.

"There are six in total: you, the eldest, the second eldest, the third youngest, Huang Shan, and Jiang Chao."

Jiang Nuan pondered this matter for a long time, and the more she thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.

My child has made a lot of progress in his studies recently, but he has never been out and about, so he lacks experience. He's fine when things are peaceful, but he'll panic if something happens.

I need to go out and test my courage. It doesn't matter if I make money or not, as long as I broaden my horizons.

Just in time, the work in the fields was finished, and after the Qingming Festival, I spent half a month exercising. When I came back, it was just in time to transplant rice seedlings, so it wouldn't delay my work at all.

"Master," Huangshan's wife cried anxiously, "what about me?"

"You want to go too?" Jiang Nuan was taken aback for a moment, then said with difficulty, "There are a bunch of young men with them, it's not convenient for you, a woman, to go together."

"If that happens, what will happen to my husband? Who will take care of him?"

"Let the older brothers take care of him. They are men, so it will be easier for them to take care of him."

"Can......"

“Honey, it’s alright, I can take care of myself,” Huang Ye explained helplessly. “I’m not as incompetent as you think.”

Since regaining his fighting spirit, he has started to train himself.

Now, she only needs help with urination and defecation; she can handle everyday chores on her own.

Even so, he still had concerns: "Master, my behavior might drag down some of the brothers."

Even though they were family, he still felt embarrassed.

"People who have no value are a burden. Do you think you have no value?"

"No, my disciple is absolutely not worthless."

"That's fine," Jiang Nuan said with a smile, "Don't overthink it. You're brothers, you should support each other."

Seeing that her apprentice did not refute her, Jiang Nuan offered a few words of comfort before leaving.

After Jiang Nuan left, Huang Ye's wife spoke with concern.

"Husband, are you going out?"

"Yes," a hint of wistful anticipation mingled with his own, "I haven't been out in ages."

Since the accident, I haven't left Huangjiakou. Now that I have this opportunity, it would be a lie to say I'm not excited.

But because I hadn't been out for so long, a sense of fear arose in my heart.

Extremely faint, yet clinging tightly to the bone, making it impossible to ignore.

"Husband, do you want to go out?"

"I want to," Huang Ye said without the slightest hesitation. "I've never been one to stay at home before. I felt uncomfortable if I didn't go for a walk after dinner every day. But since I injured my leg, I can never go back to that kind of life."

Although wheelchairs are much more convenient than before, they are still very heavy and difficult to control, so you can't go very far.

Moreover, even if I go out, I won't feel the same way as before.

“Then go ahead,” Huang Ye’s wife said through gritted teeth. “I’ll wait for you at home.”

Having not been separated from her husband for a long time, Huang Ye's wife felt reluctant and scared when she heard that he was going out.

Three years ago, on such an ordinary day, an accident suddenly occurred: her husband broke his leg, something she never dreamed of.

Will we encounter another calamity this time?

"Yes," Huang Ye held his wife's hand and assured her, "Don't worry, I will definitely return home safely."

“You’re a man, you have to keep your word, otherwise,” Huang Ye’s wife said with red eyes, “I’ll never speak to you again for the rest of my life.”

"Nothing will happen, don't worry," Huang Ye comforted her, hugging her. "Even if your man breaks his leg, he won't be a good-for-nothing."