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Secretary Qi had already calculated the benefits of distributing land to individual households, but he was worried that if the policy suddenly changed or was escalated, he would lose face in his later years!
“That’s a lot!” Secretary Qi said. “He also mentioned that if the land is distributed to individual households, there will be subsidies… subsidies for fertilizer…”
At this moment, Huo Yingjie squinted and suddenly said, "Secretary Qi, don't use chemical fertilizers in Qijia Village!"
"Why?" Secretary Qi was taken aback. He had heard that using chemical fertilizers could increase the yield per mu by 20% to 30%.
“The soil in Qijia Village is particularly fertile, so the rice and wheat are of very high quality. If chemical fertilizers are used, the yield may be increased, but the quality will not be high and the price will not be good,” Huo Yingjie said. “At the same time, chemical fertilizers will damage the soil and environment of Qijia Village, which will in turn affect those precious peach trees.”
"Huh?" Secretary Qi was surprised. He had been interested in fertilizers because he heard they could increase production.
Niu Dajun smiled and said, "Dad, Yingjie studied chemistry, so he knows more about these things. I often said that the wheat flour you gave us was delicious, and it wasn't an exaggeration. It really is better than the flour and rice we buy at the county supply and marketing cooperative. I'd rather pay a little more for good quality flour."
"Hehe, I always thought you were just flattering me," Secretary Qi laughed. "Alright, since that's the case, then I'll stop the villagers from using chemical fertilizers. Anyway, our village doesn't have much grain. Dajun, you can think of a way to help us sell it in the county town at a higher price. Once the villagers see the benefits, they'll naturally stop using those chemical fertilizers."
Hearing this, Huo Yingjie nodded and said, "Don't use chemical fertilizers. The magic of Qijia Village must not be destroyed."
“Our Qijia Village is indeed magical,” said Secretary Qi. “If it weren’t for the current restrictions, I would really like to build a Shenlong Temple on the back mountain and renovate the local earth god temple as well. I don’t know about other villages, but our Qijia Village is a place protected by Fuming. I hope that in my lifetime I can repay them.”
"Hehe, Secretary Qi has very ambitious goals." Huo Zhekun chuckled. Now that reforms are underway, things are gradually changing in the cultural sphere as well. Perhaps in a few years, things will really work out.
Secretary Qi received a definite answer from Huo Zhekun and Huo Yingjie, so he had no more worries and could rest easy.
After resting in Nanshi for a day, it's time to leave.
They originally planned to leave the next day, but He Tiantian insisted on stopping them. Firstly, Secretary Qi and Niu Dajun needed to rest for two days; secondly, He Tiantian also wanted to buy some things for Grandma Qi, Qi Xiaoyan, Niu Lili, and others to take back.
He Tiantian prepared two large bags and, together with Huo Yingjie, saw Secretary Qi off, while Niu Dajun got into the car.
He Tiantian also cooked them over a dozen eggs, scallion pancakes, braised pig ears, pig liver, and other similar dishes. These things taste good even when eaten cold.
They came in a hurry, and they left in a hurry.
Watching the train leave, He Tiantian felt a little melancholy.
However, she also knew that everyone has their own life, and this parting was for the sake of the next reunion.
Huo Yingjie gently took He Tiantian's hand and said, "Tiantian, don't be disappointed. When summer vacation comes, I will take you to Qijia Village, where you can meet Grandma Qi and the other people in Qijia Village."
"Mmm." He Tiantian nodded. It was good that Yingjie was by her side.
A week later, Huo Zhekun and Jiang Lifang were both on holiday. They packed their things and prepared to take their son, daughter-in-law, grandson, and granddaughter to Beijing.
The train was crowded and the smell wasn't very pleasant.
To make it easier to take care of the child, Huo Zhekun bought six sleeper tickets for a whole small room.
This would make it easier for them to take care of the children.
Including Grandma Wang, there are five adults and two children, so it's not a waste.
To make it easier to care for the children, He Tiantian brought a double-seat stroller. She lowered the footrest under the stroller so the two children could sleep inside. She laid out small blankets underneath, and at night, she took off their outer clothes, put them in sleeping bags that exposed their heads, and then covered them with small blankets after they fell asleep.
It's very warm.
This was specially modified by He Tiantian for the child.
Such clothing became very common in later generations, but it is not available now.
Huo Ruihua is quite well-behaved; once he takes off his clothes, he stays obediently in bed. But Huo Ruimin is too mischievous; sometimes he'll climb out of bed after taking off his clothes at night. He catches a cold when it gets cold.
He Tiantian made this to lull her child to sleep, so that even if the child crawled out of bed, they wouldn't feel cold.
He Tiantian's invention was praised by the whole family.
"Brother Yingjie, you go to sleep, I'll watch the baby," He Tiantian said softly. Huo Yingjie watched the baby for the first half of the night, but He Tiantian woke up on her own in the second half and asked to watch the baby.
Huo Yingjie smiled and said, "It's alright, you can continue sleeping. Back in the research institute, I could go for days and nights without sleeping without any problems."
"No way! You used to be all alone, but now you have a family to support, elderly parents to care for, and young children to raise," He Tiantian said angrily. "Your body isn't just yours, it's ours too. I'm warning you, you absolutely must take good care of yourself; we're all counting on you in the future!"
Huo Yingjie covered He Tiantian's mouth and whispered, "Okay, okay, I'll sleep!"
The crib was downstairs, and He Tiantian was on the second bunk. She could just watch; there was no need to get down. She wasn't cold in bed.
Even though they closed the small door, He Tiantian was still worried.
When it comes to her child, He Tiantian is more careful than anyone else, fearing that she might open her eyes and find her child gone.
In the morning, the child woke up.
He Tiantian got up to change the baby's diaper, wash the baby's face and bottom, and then fed the baby formula.
He Tiantian wouldn't let anyone else do these things as long as she was home.
She should raise her own child as much as possible; the child is her responsibility, not someone else's.
After He Tiantian finished tidying up the children, she finally had time to wash up. The first thing she did was take out the soap and wash her hands carefully.
With more people around, it's easier to look after the children.
Huo Zhekun was in charge of getting the food, and they were waiting for He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie to come back so they could eat.
At first, the two children were a little scared when they got on the train, but now they're fine. They're pressing their faces against the window, watching the trees receding outside, and making "ah ah" noises.
He Tiantian didn't sleep in the latter half of the night and is now feeling a bit sleepy.
"Sweetie, we're watching the baby. Go upstairs and get some sleep," Jiang Lifang said with a smile. Although she was asleep at night, she knew that her son and daughter-in-law were taking turns looking after the baby and hadn't slept all night.
Seeing that the two children were having a great time and were being taken care of, He Tiantian nodded and said, "Thank you, Mom. I'm going to take a nap now."
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