Chapter 343 Let’s get started!

A month later.

Qin Zhizhi and Ning Ning set foot on the farm again, this time not to play, but because the cotton seedlings could finally be transplanted.

The manager of the farm hired a lot of temporary workers, paying them fifty cents a day, which was a very high wage even in the capital.

Therefore, the people hired were very motivated, and with the people brought by Mr. Chen Er, the farm was extremely lively today.

As soon as Qin Zhizhi and Ning Ning's carriage arrived, Old Man Qin and his companions came to greet them.

"Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Second Grandpa, why did you come to pick us up in person?"

Qin Zhizhi was a little surprised to see Old Man Qin and the others when she got off the carriage. She thought they should be transplanting cotton seedlings at this time.

"Hahaha, this was planted by Zhizhi and us. Today is the first time we transplant it, so of course we have to wait for you to join us." Old Man Qin said with a smile.

"Your grandfather is right. Transplanting doesn't matter for a moment. It only makes sense when I'm with you."

The grandfather smiled kindly. They just wanted to wait for Qin Zhizhi to be together, so that it would feel meaningful.

"Okay, let's go now. Thank you for your hard work during this period!"

Qin Zhizhi knew that several people were living and eating on the farm all day long for the sake of these cotton seedlings, and it was very hard for them.

"We have enough food to eat and good accommodation here. It's not hard at all."

"County Lady, please come this way!"

Young Master Chen was also very excited. The last time he went back, he said he needed someone, and his father matched him with someone without saying a word. He also told him to learn well from the county lord.

"Thank you, Master Chen!"

Qin Zhizhi has a very good impression of Mr. Chen Er. He is a simple person who loves farming. Qin Zhizhi is willing to teach him techniques and hopes that these farming techniques can be spread.

"Mammy, Qingliu, take good care of Nian Nian. You don't have to follow us!"

Qin Zhizhi specially brought Nanny and Qingliu this time just to take care of Nian Nian. She also had to go out to work, so she let them take care of Nian Nian.

"Don't worry, Madam. We will take good care of the young lady."

Nanny and Qingliu hurriedly made the assurance, then took Gu Nian to the house where they had lived before. The manager of the farm had already had it cleaned up.

"Second sister-in-law, are you going?" Qin Zhizhi turned around and asked Ning Ning.

"I'll follow you. I want to help in the fields too!"

Ning Ning's love of lively atmosphere naturally made her want to follow Qin Zhizhi.

"Okay, if you get tired later, you can go back and rest. You don't have to follow me all the time."

Qin Zhizhi was mainly worried that Ning Ning would be tired, so she told her to do whatever she wanted.

"That won't do. I'm here to help today, so how can I sneak back? Besides, if Grandpa, Great Grandpa, and Second Grandpa can persevere, so can I!"

Ning Ning is very interested now. Her grandfather is very curious about the cotton seedlings. Besides, all the elders in the family are there. It would be bad for her to go back and rest alone.

Qin Zhizhi smiled and said nothing. That was just the way her second sister-in-law was, so she just let her be.

"Ning'er, take a rest when you're tired. We're all used to farm work. We get anxious if we don't do it right one day. We've been dealing with crops all our lives, so we're used to it."

"Yes, just be happy. We in the Qin family don't have the bad habit of abusing our daughters-in-law."

"Good boy, you've never done such rough work before. It's good that you're thoughtful."

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Old Man Qin and his companions smiled and persuaded him. They liked their granddaughter-in-law who was married into the family this year, so they loved her very much and treated her like a child.

"I understand. I will follow Zhizhi. Don't worry, Grandpa!"

Ning Ning knew that grandpa and the others cared about her, so she smiled sweetly and spoke in a very obedient tone.

Old Man Qin and his companions felt relieved after hearing this, thinking, "Qingyun is a good daughter-in-law. She is well-behaved, obedient, filial, and generous."

As the group was talking, they came to the place where the seedlings were grown.

Yesterday, Old Man Qin and his companions watered the cotton seedlings in the seedbeds thoroughly in advance, which would make it much easier to remove the seedlings today and avoid damaging the roots.

Qin Zhizhi checked and found that it was quite easy to remove the seedlings. She carefully demonstrated it over and over again to the person in charge of removing the seedlings today.

"Everyone should be careful when taking it. Don't just pull out the seedlings directly. Take the surrounding soil with you. You can take more soil clumps, like this."

After Qin Zhizhi finished explaining, a complete cotton seedling along with the soil ball was taken out.

The onlookers nodded, and Qin Zhizhi stepped aside to let others try. Although everyone was a little nervous, they all had experience in farm work, so it went smoothly.

Qin Zhizhi saw that everyone's names were good and nodded with satisfaction.

"Everyone take some out first, and we will take it to the field to plant later."

"Don't worry, County Master, we'll come get it right away!"

A group of people received Qin Zhizhi's order and started working enthusiastically.

The hired temporary worker now knew that he was working for the county lady, and he became more enthusiastic. The county lady was quite famous in the capital.

The picked cotton seedlings were placed in a basket. After the frame was removed, the person in charge of picking the seedlings stayed where they were and continued to pick the seedlings. The person in charge of transportation carried the cotton seedlings and followed Qin Zhizhi to the field.

Old Man Qin stayed behind to help continue picking the seedlings, mainly because he was worried that some people wouldn't do it properly. After all, it was the first day of work and they needed someone to take charge.

The eldest grandfather and the second grandfather followed Qin Zhizhi to the fields.

People had already been arranged to dig holes in the field. After Qin Zhizhi and her group arrived, she first checked the dug holes and was very satisfied.

Then place the cotton seedlings upright in the snow, stretch the roots, and cover with soil and compact it (the cotyledons are slightly above the ground).

After Qin Zhizhi demonstrated, she explained each step very clearly to everyone and repeatedly reminded everyone of the precautions. Everyone learned carefully and remembered them clearly.

Qin Zhizhi arranged a group of people to fetch water and another group to plant cotton seedlings.

Because the cotton seedlings need to be watered immediately after transplanting, so as to increase the survival rate of the cotton seedlings.

Everyone was divided into groups: the seedling-picking group, the blood-digging group, the planting group and the water-carrying group, and then they started to work in an orderly manner.

Qin Zhizhi explained it in detail to Mr. Chen Er again. She knew that he wanted to record it, and she hoped to use the most understandable language so that the people could understand and learn it.

Qin Zhizhi also went down to the fields in person to guide them, from picking seedlings to planting, and was not afraid of the hard work or the sun.

Knowing that everyone was doing hard work, he ordered the manager of the farm to make sure everyone had a full lunch, otherwise they would not have the strength to work.

No matter whether it is someone brought in by Mr. Chen Er or a temporary worker hired, food is provided, and three meals a day are provided.

The manager naturally agreed readily. The princess had sent someone to tell her yesterday that they would do whatever she said.

Qin Zhizhi stayed at the farm for a day and was very satisfied with everyone's enthusiasm. If they continued like this, all the crops would be planted in less than ten days.

Because they had no plans to stay overnight, Qin Zhizhi and Ning Ning took a carriage back in the evening.

They planned to come again tomorrow. After all, they lived close by, and they would feel uneasy if they didn't come to see her.