The neighbors didn't quite understand what he was doing because the methods of growing rice were different in this world.
They usually spread the millet directly into the paddy fields without going through the seedling germination process.
However, this planting method results in lower rice yields.
Moreover, weeds similar to rice will grow in paddy fields. These weeds will absorb nutrients from rice, which is not conducive to the growth and development of rice.
Another point is that such a direct way of sowing seeds will make the distance between each rice plant too small, thus affecting the photosynthesis between the rice plants. Of course, it will also cause a battle for nutrients between the rice plants. In this way, some rice plants will develop well, while some rice plants will not develop at all, which will greatly affect the yield.
If the seedlings emerge first and then the spacing is designed according to the growth space required by each seedling, the rice that grows will definitely develop more evenly, which will increase the yield to a certain extent.
After hearing his explanation, the neighbor suddenly understood and looked at him in surprise, "Xiao Mu, I didn't expect you to be able to explain it so clearly even though you've never been to the fields. I just don't know if your method will work."
"Well... I can't guarantee it. Someone told me about it when I was buying seeds at the market. I just wanted to give it a try. So, I'll try this method this year. If the rice yield increases significantly, you guys can take another look. How's it going?"
"Okay, Xiao Mu, you have to work hard. If you have any other questions, you can ask us." The neighbor said with a smile, "To be honest, you were a bit too... lazy before. If ordinary people like us don't work hard, how can we harvest anything, let alone survive? Anyway, we are all happy to see that you are willing to change your ways. In short, no matter how well you do in the future, as long as you are willing, I believe that with experience, you will be able to do it with ease."
Yan Xi felt a warm current in his heart when he heard his words. He smiled lightly, and the fat on his face squeezed together instantly, and his eyes narrowed into a line, "Thank you, Uncle Chen."
"Neighbors, what are you talking about? Thank you. It's almost lunchtime. Your aunt has cooked. Do you want to go over and have some?"
Yan Xi thought of his huge appetite, his mouth twitched slightly, and he quickly said: "No, no, I ate this morning."
If he really went to Uncle Chen's house for dinner, his family probably wouldn't have anything to eat.
I have to say that Uncle Chen is a very courageous man. He actually dared to invite me to his house for dinner. Didn’t he consider that his appetite would leave his family with nothing to eat?
Uncle Chen realized this belatedly and smiled to hide his embarrassment. "Okay, you go ahead and do your work. I'll go home for dinner. Otherwise, your aunt will call me all over the village again."
"Okay, Uncle Chen, take care." Yan Xi saw him to the door and then turned back.
It was still early, so he thought about it and decided to loosen the soil and pull out the weeds for the one and a half acres of land of the original owner.
Yan Xi really wanted to borrow his neighbor's oxen, but he thought that he didn't know how to use it yet, and his body was so big that he needed to lose weight, so he finally decided to carry the hoe and slowly loosen the soil himself.
Although this method is relatively slow, as long as he acts little by little, he can not only solve the problem of loosening the soil and weeding, but also exercise and burn fat.
It is easier said than done.
The original owner's body looked fat, but the skin was very delicate. The slightest rubbing would cause the skin to break and turn red. When Yan Xi held the hoe to loosen the soil, the palms of both hands were broken, mixed with sweat, and it was burning with pain.
Adding to the scorching sun, Yan Xi almost fainted.
But what could he do? He could only rest for a while and then continue.
It was not until the sun was setting that Yan Xi carried his hoe home. Before leaving, he took a look at his work and was very satisfied.
At the end of the day, he felt sore in his back, waist, hands and feet, and blisters appeared on them.
Yan Xi really wanted to fall asleep, but he couldn't. He had to eat something and then take a hot bath.
The fat on his body is piled up, and he is sweating profusely today. If he doesn't wash it on time, he will definitely get a skin disease.
Finally finished the work, Yan Xi, who was tired after a day, fell asleep in a second.
But because he was fat and too tired, his snoring was so loud that the neighbors couldn't sleep and would knock on his door at night with oil lamps.
Yan Xi just didn't wake up.
The next day, the neighbors came to the door with panda eyes and tired faces, and said earnestly: "Xiao Mu, can you please snore a little quieter at night? We really can't sleep. We called you all night last night, but you didn't respond. We really have no idea what to do."
When Yan Xi heard this, her face flushed with embarrassment. She wanted to dig a hole and run away. She said dryly, "I'm sorry, I was too tired yesterday, so I fell asleep and didn't hear it. I'll try my best to pay attention. I'm really sorry to bother you."
The neighbor also remembered at this time that he had been busy all day yesterday, and his mood instantly improved. "It's okay, it's okay. If you really can't control yourself, we won't blame you."
"Okay, thank you all for your understanding. I promise not to disturb you tonight." Yan Xi promised shyly.
It was so embarrassing. He must be the first person to wake up the neighbors with his snoring.
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