"If you want to start a side business, it's definitely not possible to complete it all at once. You can only start small." Qin An Ning said as he thought.
"I have a few projects in mind, and I would like you to help me with some advice.
The first is to open an oil press. The corn, soybeans, and sunflower seeds here can all be used to press oil. Oil is in short supply now, so there is no worry about sales. If villagers come to press the oil, we can also charge a processing fee.
The second is the rice mill. Now that the village has electricity, we can just buy a rice or flour grinding machine. It is easy to operate and we can learn it after some practice.
However, there is a drawback. The villagers are used to grinding rice and flour by hand, which only requires some effort and does not cost money.
To make them accept paying for machine-milled rice, we have to find a way to change their mindset, which is not an easy task.
The third is to engage in breeding, raising carnivorous animals such as chickens, ducks, and pigs. Although meat is in short supply now, there is no need to worry about sales.
The main problems are feed and breeding technology, disease prevention and other issues that are difficult to solve.
In fact, I personally tend to the first point. Although the oil crops are used to pay the tax and for family consumption, there may not be much left to sell to the oil press, but there are so many villages nearby. If each village collects some, the total amount will be quite a lot.
The oil residue left over from oil extraction can be used to feed pigs, and the pig manure can be used as fertilizer, which gradually forms a complete cycle."
Lu Cheng nodded in agreement. "I think the oil press is a good idea, too. I'll discuss it with Dad after I wake up and see what he thinks."
The two of them slept for more than an hour, but they woke up when they heard voices in the yard.
Qin Anning rubbed his eyes, then slowly sat up and listened carefully. It turned out that Aunt Cuihua was chatting with Wang Qiufen.
"Daqing's wife came back and told me that after you left, Wu Dani said a lot of bad things about Lu Cheng and the educated youth Xiao Qin, but she only stopped after being scolded by Lu Cheng's second and third aunts.
You know the morals of those old ladies in our village. I estimate that within two days, a lot of unpleasant things will be spread in the village. Do you want to tell Xiao Qin, the educated youth, in advance?"
Wang Shufen said angrily, "It seems I didn't hit her lightly this morning. I let her gossip about me. I'll tear Wu Dani's mouth off."
Qin An Ning tilted her head and asked Lu Cheng, "Mom and Wu Dani fought, wasn't it because she gossiped about us?"
When she thought about Wang Qiufen's flickering eyes when she asked her why they fought, and the incident in the kitchen when Wang Qiufen urged Lu Cheng to go check.
She asked again, "Is it because we don't have children?"
Lu Cheng comforted her, "Don't worry about what others say, we just need to stick to the original plan."
Anyway, they can't stay at home for a few days. If Wu Dani says something excessive, with his mother's hot temper, she will definitely not let Wu Dani off easily.
Qin An Ning shook her head and said softly, "I heard everything you said to Mom in the kitchen, and I wanted to discuss this with you.
We will have children sooner or later, and at my age, it is appropriate for me to start preparing for pregnancy.
It's just that since I've been taking birth control pills, it would be safer to stop taking them for six months before considering having a child."
"Ningning, you don't have to change your mind because of any external factors. You can have a baby whenever you want. Everything is up to you.
We will have one child, regardless of gender, and after the birth, I will get a sterilization."
Listening to Lu Cheng's simple yet heartwarming words, Qin An Ning's lips curled up slightly, revealing a sweet smile, "It's not because I heard anyone's gossip. I plan to stop taking the medicine for half a year before having a child, so I have to wait until next year.
Besides, having a child is a matter of fate. It doesn't mean that you can get pregnant immediately if you want to.
If you allow enough time for pregnancy preparation and pregnancy, the actual birth will probably be around the year after next, which is just right."
Besides, if you do it while you're young, you can recover quickly and not delay anything."
Lu Cheng carefully observed Qin Anning's expression for a long time. Seeing that she was indeed not speaking in anger, he nodded and said, "Just make up your mind. I will listen to you."
"Then when you get back, find a chance to tell Mom that you've recovered and we're planning on getting pregnant. Don't let her worry about it."
After the two reached a consensus, they did not stay in the house, but came out to say hello to Aunt Cuihua.
"Oh, is this Daqing's child? He has grown so big!" Qin An Ning smiled and gently pinched the child's chubby little hand. It was soft and had a little dimple, which was very cute.
Aunt Cuihua smiled and said, "Yes, it's Daqing's baby son. He's almost eleven months old now, and he's just learned to walk a few steps, but he's still not very stable."
When talking about her own children, Aunt Cuihua always seems to have endless topics to talk about, especially when others express their love for the children, she becomes even more talkative and wants to share more interesting stories about the children's growth.
I have to say that this child is plump and fair, and is dressed neatly. He is really very lovable.
Qin Anning smiled and handed him a biscuit, praising him, "This child is really well raised."
Aunt Cuihua's face wrinkles were all exposed with laughter, and she said excitedly, "Oh, to be honest, this is all thanks to Lu Cheng teaching Daqing how to repair a tractor.
Ever since Daqing learned this skill, not only has he secured his position as a tractor driver, but sometimes other brigades also come to him for help when their tractors cannot be repaired, and he can earn some extra money on the side.
Daqing's wife is also very capable. Our family's life is gradually getting better."
Lu Cheng interrupted, "Aunt, this has nothing to do with me. It's Daqing's own hard work."
"Oh, how could I not know whether it mattered or not? Without you teaching him, Daqing would be nothing.
But you and Daqing are brothers, and I don't care how you get along."
A few people sat together and chatted, and somehow the topic turned to Lin Erbao.
Wang Qiufen shook her head and sighed, "Oh, Erbao is such a troublesome kid. I don't know what got him into that stubborn streak, but he just kept tangling with that Li Zhiqing. His mother's hair has turned white with worry."
Qin Anning asked curiously, "What's wrong with them?"
When she came back from the last winter vacation, she saw them arguing with each other, but because Lu Cheng and Lin Erbao had broken up, she didn't care too much about it.
I didn't expect that they are still entangled now. Qin Anning is quite curious. Wasn't Li Xintong quite annoyed with Lin Erbao before and wanted to sue him? Why hasn't he taken any action?
Could it be that Lin Erbao has some leverage over her?
Aunt Cuihua curled her lips and said, "I don't know what's going on. Li Zhiqing refused to marry Erbao, and she didn't refuse him when Erbao came to her. It made it so difficult for Erbao's mother to find someone to matchmake for him."
Qin An Ning also curled her lips, thinking that a guy like Lin Erbao should stop teasing such a beautiful girl.
Before, she had no idea what kind of person Lin Erbao was. Later, when Lu Cheng broke off his friendship with him, she asked Lu Cheng the reason and realized that Lin Erbao was just a confused person.
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