Chapter 103 A swift slap in the face

Having said that, Sang Zhixia didn't know what to say anymore, so she simply followed the village chief's lead and said, "Then we'll go help you put up the shed in the next few days. We can also use this time to till the land."

The village chief laughed happily.

"Okay, that's settled!"

The village chief's sudden decision surprised many people. Even Wu Changgui couldn't help but ask on the way home: "Dad, do we really want to build that greenhouse?"

"Why don't we do it?"

The village chief looked calm and composed: "What do you know?"

Wu Changgui really didn't understand.

He scratched the back of his head and said, "We've been digging in the dirt for half our lives, but we've never seen anything done like this."

"Besides, it costs a lot of money to build the shed. If we don't get any harvest, wouldn't it be a waste of time?"

The village chief glanced at him with an indescribable expression and said unhappily, "You only know what it means to work in vain."

The Xu family never mentions their origins, nor does they brag about their past in front of others.

But older and more experienced people always have more insight that young people don’t have.

After spending some time with them, the village chief realized that this family was definitely not someone who had made their fortune from scratch, and they might have had a very prominent past.

These people have seen the world, unlike those living in the mountains.

If it was a method proposed by someone else, he might not consider it.

But this is what the Xu family meant after they mobilized the entire family.

What if this is a good idea they have never seen before?

The Xu family even dared to buy the cursed land. What if what they said really worked?

The village chief was too lazy to say more. He patted his son on the shoulder and said, "Our family has saved up some money over the years. We won't starve to death if we lose some money. At most, we will just waste some energy."

"But if this thing is accomplished, the visible benefits will be huge, so the risk is worth taking."

"Stop talking nonsense, kid. Just do as I say."

Wu Changgui let out a confused cry, then quickly grabbed the hoe and chased after him.

"Dad, wait for me!"

At the same time, the Xu family.

The old man glanced at the old lady who was helping with the cooking with an ambiguous expression, then said to Sang Zhixia with a normal expression, "The villagers have helped our family a lot, and they put in a lot of effort to build the greenhouse this time. If there are other families who want to try it, you must do your best."

If someone respects me one foot, I must return it ten feet.

This is the rule that the old man has followed throughout his life, and he also hopes that his younger generations can follow it.

Sang Zhixia understood and said, "Don't worry, Grandfather. I will do my best."

The old man nodded with a smile.

Sang Zhixia didn't bother to say anything more and immediately called Xu Yu to arrange tomorrow's tasks.

Before breeding, the land must be turned over.

Turning the soil and digging the earth is a strenuous job, which is very suitable for Xu Yu, who is feeling guilty at the moment.

Xu Yu agreed very readily and was selecting the grain seeds that Sang Zhixia wanted.

"Zhizhi, after we pick out the rotten and shriveled rice seeds, can we just sprinkle them directly into the soil?"

"no."

Sang Zhixia pointed at the gauze she had fished out of the warm water and said, "Let's breed first."

"Breeding?"

"right."

Sang Zhixia continued to explain, "We can sow the seeds directly on the ground, but it's hard to judge the germination rate and growth of different rice varieties. Besides, it's too cold now, so sowing the seeds directly will greatly affect the germination rate."

"Put gauze in a large wooden basin, soak it in water, and spread a layer of rice seeds. Place it next to the stove to warm it and germinate. Once all the rice seeds have sprouted, take them to the field."

Although this adds an extra tedious step, it frees up time to turn the soil and also allows the bad seeds that do not germinate to be picked out before planting in the field, so as not to affect the accuracy of the calculation.

Xu Yu uttered an "ah" as if he understood something, and then he heard Sang Zhixia say, "The canal has been opened today. We just need to turn the soil over so we can release water directly into the rice fields. Before sowing the seeds, put the water in the greenhouse to warm it up for a few days to prevent the outside water from being too cold and affecting the survival of the seeds."

"By the way, can we plow the rice paddies in three days?"

If she can't finish it, plus the time it takes to add warm water, she may have to postpone the breeding time.

Xu Yu said nonchalantly, "Isn't it just a small piece of land? By the time the village chief goes shopping for supplies, it will be ready in two days at most."

Sang Zhixia raised her eyebrows: "Two days?"

Xu Yu vowed: "Within two days."

He spoke with full confidence, and Sang Zhixia looked at him with sympathy, as if he had never been beaten.

She said earnestly, "Digging is very tiring, and we don't plan to rent oxen to plow the fields. Are you really sure..."

"What's so uncertain about this?"

Xu Yu smiled and said, "Just wait and see if I, a man with no beard, can be trusted."

This time, the person who was speechless was Sang Zhixia.

However, after a brief silence, she decided to give a thumbs up to Xu Yu who didn't know how hard it was to dig.

"Then I'm going to start breeding. Remember to do your best."

The land at the foot of Nanshan Mountain has been abandoned for many years. The soil quality is still acceptable, but the problem of soil compaction and caking is very serious.

The first time the soil is turned over, it is necessary to dig about 20 centimeters deeper than normal to ensure that the seedlings can develop a well-developed root system. Therefore, the time and effort required are extremely arduous.

Xu Yu was still unaware of the dangers ahead and nodded reservedly, "Okay."

Two days later, the slap in the face came as fast as thunder.

Xu Yu held the hoe with one hand, expressionless, as he looked at Uncle Xu, who was sweating profusely and looked like he had lost all hope in life. He exhaled a breath of white air and said vaguely, "Uncle, how much does it cost to rent a plowing ox?"

"Why don't we spend the money?"

Sang Zhixia has a very good grasp of the breeding process and never wastes any time.

This morning, the rice seeds that had been kept warm in the wooden basin had begun to sprout, but the land they were going to dig had not yet been dug.

In addition, they have to go to help the village chief's family tomorrow, and there are only a few days left for the warm water to be released, so it is likely that it will be too late.

Uncle Xu wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Do you have money?"

Xu Yu's face was blank.

Uncle Xu sighed with great sadness: "Nephew, I am penniless and I am afraid I can't help you."

Xu Yu did have money, but unfortunately he had to keep the money for another important use, so he couldn't take it out and show it off for the time being.

Seeing that he didn't say anything, Uncle Xu said with a smile: "Just dig honestly, you've only just started."

The old man bought ten acres of land at the foot of Nanshan Mountain, and there is still plenty of time for them to wield the hoe!

This is too lazy to steal.

Xu Yu took a deep breath and hesitated to speak. Before he could open his mouth, he heard a noise coming from not far away.

Sang Zhixia and the old man came over in an unskilled manner, leading a cow in front and behind. Holding the corner of the plow, they curled the corners of their lips towards Xu Yu.

"Why, you can't dig anymore?"

Fortunately, she had made preparations long ago, otherwise some people would have had to fight all night long.

Xu Yu saw her face with an expression that said I know it, and he grabbed the hoe and shook his head with a smile.

He held the hoe upright in front of him, put his wrist and leaned his chin on it, looking at Sang Zhixia with a teasing look on her face and smiled playfully.

"Are you not angry this time?"