Under the witness of the village chief, two-thirds of Tian Mingcai's land was rented to Tian An.
Three mu of the land was paddy, but the early rice had already been planted, and it was too late to replant it. Tian An decided to just plant lotus roots instead.
The whole lotus root is a treasure. The lotus leaves can be used to make lotus leaf porridge and brew lotus leaf tea.
Lotus is not only ornamental, but also has good nutritional value. It has the effects of promoting blood circulation and stopping bleeding, removing dampness and eliminating wind, clearing the heart and cooling blood, relieving fever and detoxifying. It can not only be used as a medicinal material, but also made into medicinal food.
Fresh lotus seeds can be eaten directly, and dried ones can also be used to make porridge or dishes. Lotus seed cores can also be used as medicine, which has the effects of clearing the heart and removing heat, lowering blood pressure, and strengthening the heart.
Not to mention lotus root, it is delicious no matter how you cook it, whether it is fried, stir-fried, stewed, deep-fried, or served cold. It can also be made into lotus root powder, which is good for beauty and skin.
Since the first rain, there have been several more rains. Now there is enough water in the fields, so there is no problem in growing lotus roots.
In addition to planting lotus roots, paddy fields can also be used to rotate and plant aquatic crops such as water bamboo, water chestnuts, water celery, and water chestnuts. These crops have good yields and are great whether they are sold or eaten by oneself.
After having the land prepared and fertilized, Tian An went to buy seeds. Coincidentally, one of the farmhands, a man named Fang, had previously tended lotus fields for the landlord and was very experienced, so Tian An simply gave him the three mu of paddy field and the lotus seeds.
Trusted by the owner and entrusted with an important task, Old Man Fang, along with his family of six, checked the paddy fields and started planting that day.
Within a few days, he had planted lotus roots in three acres of paddy fields. Then the first thing he did every day when he got up was to check the lotus fields, for fear of any mishap.
In a blink of an eye, March is only a few days away, and in a few days, Tian An and Daniu will move into their new house.
These days, they bought a lot of things for their new home.
Tian An's family had twenty mu of trees planted, and they had cut down quite a few trees some time ago. Having left them dry for a few days, they could be used to make furniture. One of the farmhands had a carpenter, and Tian An only had to provide the blueprints, and they brought the carpenters to make the furniture, free of charge.
Tian An's room had a new bunk bed, a large wardrobe in a modern style designed by her, a dressing table, a washbasin stand, a large bathtub, a wooden table and four stools. In short, everything was new.
Da Niu and Xiao Kang's rooms each have a bed, a small wardrobe, a bookcase, a desk, a stool, and a washbasin.
Even Chunxi Mangzhong's room had a bed, a wardrobe and a dressing table.
Chen Feng didn't find it troublesome, so he just asked for a bed, a table and a stool.
Tian An had a hard life as a child in his previous life. When he grew up and could make money on his own, he didn't have to support a family and had no pressure, so he developed a hedonistic personality.
As long as conditions permit, I will not treat myself badly. Even if conditions are not good, I will create conditions to make myself live comfortably.
So every day she had to move things to her new home. She bought a lot of mattresses, bed sheets, quilt covers, and other bedding at the silk shop owned by Zhangzhuang in town. They were all acquaintances, and the shopkeeper only charged the cost price. The things were good, and she saved a lot of money!
Fatty Peng arrived two days before moving.
As soon as he entered the house, he said, "I heard from the shopkeeper that you are moving. Where are you moving to?"
Speaking of moving, Tian An looked happy: "It's right next door! Do you want to go and have a look?"
Seeing Tian An's happiness, Peng Zhang did not want to spoil his mood: "Since you have invited me so sincerely, I will reluctantly agree to go over and take a look! And let me get to know the place by the way, so that I won't be able to find it next time."
Tian An, in a good mood, rarely made a fuss. Since there was a man from outside the family, Da Niu naturally had to accompany him. Xiao Kang also wanted to see the new house. Although he went there every day, he was always happy every time he went.
Several people walked together to their new home next door.
"Where have you been these days? The shopkeeper said you were not in Jinning County." Tian An asked.
Peng Zhang said, "Isn't this Qingming Festival? He went back to the capital to visit the graves and pay respects to his ancestors! He just came back and heard from the shopkeeper that you were moving, so I came to take a look."
Xiaokang said in surprise: "Is the capital so far away? It feels like you've been walking for a long time!"
Peng Zhang said with a look that said, "I'm having a hard time." "Of course I am. I left late and was rushing all the way. It was really bumpy. Then after the Qingming Festival, I was worried about the business here, so I rushed back. I feel like I've lost a lot of weight."
He ran to stand in front of a few people and said: "How about it, do you think I have become more handsome?"
Peng Zhong standing by was too embarrassed to talk about his young master. He had been eating and sleeping all the time. He enjoyed everything he ate and slept soundly. Looking at the extra fat on his belly, he was too embarrassed to listen to what he said.
Xiaokang looked at the rosy-faced Peng Zhang and couldn't help but pinch the fat on his belly and said, "But why do I feel like Brother Peng Zhang seems to have gained weight again?"
She looked at his face carefully again and said, "Well, you have another chin."
Peng Zhang was stunned and looked at Tian An and Daniu.
The two nodded in unison.
The swell of emotion after learning the truth was a little bit hard to accept, because he clearly felt that he was more handsome after losing weight!
Tian An shook his head and said, "If you want to lose weight, I can prescribe some medicine for you and you can take it!"
Peng Zhang said in disbelief, "You? You're not a doctor, don't hurt me."
Tian An said indifferently: "If you don't believe it, just don't regret it!"
Peng Zhang pursed his lips. He had never heard that this girl knew medicine. Don't let her lose her life just to lose weight.
After entering the new house, Xiaokang enthusiastically introduced it to the two of them, from the courtyard to the main hall and then to his own room.
Who built the gate, and what kind of wood was used? The yard is bigger than before! It took several people to lift the beams in the main room, but it was a lot of work! He now has his own desk and bookcase, and although there's not a single book on them, he's still very happy.
Although it was just some trivial matters, Peng Zhang, who couldn't bear the luxurious life, didn't know about it! He also listened with great interest.
But when they arrived at Tian An's room and were about to go in, they were stopped by Danniu:
"Mr. Peng, please stop. This is An An's boudoir. It's not appropriate to let anyone in."
Peng Zhang and Peng Zhong expressed their understanding, and the group left. Xiao Kang, however, was a little annoyed. Brother Daniu had clearly taught him the rules, but he had almost brought someone into his sister's bedroom.
Looking at Xiaokang who was apologizing with a look of self-blame, Tian An said it didn't matter, as she hadn't moved in yet anyway.
Daniel glanced at her.
She smiled awkwardly, saying she would pay attention.
Peng Zhang didn't stay long, saying that he wanted to go back to prepare housewarming gifts for them.
Daniu personally saw him off, and when he returned, he gave Tian An a bag of watermelon seeds and said the grape vines would be delivered in a few days.
Tian An happily went to the homestead with the watermelon seeds.
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