Once the person is returned, what happens next is beyond Nanzhi's control.

The group tacitly avoided the Pei family.

After putting away the jewelry she had bought, Nanzhi changed her clothes and went to the rice paddies.

Although the system provided the seeds, Nanzhi was still a little worried.

"Zhizhi, I'll go with you." Song Hanyan also changed his clothes and came out.

Nanzhi: "Don't we have to go to the military camp today?"

He had to go to the military camp every day, so it was difficult for him to find the time.

Song Hanyan took a hat and put it on Nanzhi.

"Peace is here in the barracks, I'll stay with you today."

The two arrived at the rice paddy, where the rice seedlings were growing vigorously.

Its lush green appearance made the villagers extremely envious.

Everyone who passes by has to take a second look.

Liu Da came over carrying a hoe and watched for a while before leaving.

Several more people arrived one after another, all of them expressing envy for this rice paddy.

"Hey, the young couple are both here." Zheng Xinghai walked over with his hands behind his back.

Nanzhi: "What are you doing here, Uncle Zheng?"

Zheng Xinghai laughed and said, "I just wanted to see this rice. You don't know, I've never seen rice this tall in my life. Nan girl, tell your uncle secretly, did you use some kind of secret recipe?"

Nanzhi, that's ridiculous. What secret recipe do you need for farming?

"Uncle, it's probably because the seeds were chosen well, plus your uncle took great care of them."

Zheng Xinghai nodded, saying that once the rice ripens, it will be difficult to buy these seeds.

He said embarrassedly, "Nan girl, could you leave some seeds for your uncle when the time comes? I'll pay for them, it's not free."

Zheng Xinghai knew this was no easy task, but with such good rice, who wouldn't want to be the first to plant it?

“Okay,” Nanzhi agreed, “I’ll leave some for Uncle, but the rice is limited, so I can’t guarantee there will be plenty.”

After all, it's only a few acres of land. We need to save seeds for next year and keep some for our own consumption. There won't be much left over by then.

"Sure, sure, any amount is fine. I'm relieved to hear you say that." Zheng Xinghai grinned from ear to ear.

Nanqun came over after hearing the sound.

"Why are you here again?" Nanqun said disdainfully, looking at the person with their hands behind their back.

Zheng Xinghai: "What, is your family name written on the ground?"

Nanqun retorted, "Going to the rice paddies every few days, what kind of wicked scheme are you plotting?"

Zheng Xinghai smiled but didn't say anything, while Nan Qun felt uneasy.

What did you do?

Zheng Xinghai: "How can I tell you?"

South Group...

That old bastard is definitely up to no good. Could he be eyeing the rice?

No way! He's been planting rice for half a year, how can we let him steal it?

"Zhizhi, don't be fooled by him. He's been hanging around our rice paddies these days. It can't be anything good."

"What are you saying! Do you think I'm that kind of person?"

"yes."

......

After making enough noise, Nanqun suddenly remembered something.

"Zhizhi, the rice is infested with insects."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Xinghai also came over.

Insects are not a good thing. If the leaves are eaten by insects, the rice ears will wither and dry, and there will be no harvest.

"Uncle, please take me there quickly."

When Nanzhi arrived, Jingji was examining an insect he had caught.

"Master." He saw it and immediately stood up to pay his respects.

Nanzhi nodded, observing his expression, she thought he had come to terms with things recently and should have let go of the past.

However, her complexion has darkened considerably; I wonder if it's due to heartbreak.

Nanzhi turned around and told him to get up.

What are you researching?

Jingji pointed to the green insects on the ground, "Master, the rice has been infested with insects, so I'm going to catch them and study them."

Perhaps we can even find a good way to control pests.

Seeing the green, hairy insects on the ground, Nanzhi immediately felt uneasy.

"Zhizhi, how about we stop watching?" Song Hanyan noticed Nanzhi's reaction immediately and asked with concern.

“No,” Nan Zhi refused.

Now is the perfect time for rice to form ears; if left unattended, the yield will be significantly reduced later.

She looked at Jingji, "Have you figured out anything?"

Jingji handed the notebook in his hand to Nanzhi; these were the results of his research.

Nanzhi took it and opened it.

The above records the appearance of the insects and their life cycle.

It seems quite a bit of time has been wasted.

“Not bad,” Nanzhi praised, “The records are quite detailed, and some even show that prevention and control methods have been found.”

I believe that given more time, he will be able to find ways to control each type of insect.

Nan Qun said, "You don't know, this kid has been studying this stuff these days. It's so hot and humid at midday, you can't even call him back."

Jing Ji kept his head down; after what happened last time, he became even less talkative.

Nanzhi turned her gaze to the rice that had been infested with insects.

Some rice leaves were rolled up, and when you parted the rolled-up leaves, you could even see insects curled up inside.

There are many kinds of insects, and given time, they will soon eat up all the rice.

Nan Zhi said seriously, "We still need to find a way to prevent insects, otherwise the rice will have been planted in vain."

Upon hearing this, Nan Qun immediately objected.

To keep an eye on the rice, most of the housework was left to my wife and two children. Fortunately, the two children are grown up and run home as soon as they finish school, keeping us very busy.

Having guarded his rice for so long, only to have it ruined by insects felt like a knife stabbing him in the heart.

"Zhizhi, is there any way to save the rice? Should I go down and catch all the insects?"

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