The young couple seemed to be efficient at their work. If they could really help, it would save a lot of effort.
But he also understood the principle that teaching an apprentice would starve the master to death. What if this young wife learned his unique secret and competed with him for business in the future?
"My dear wife, it's not that I don't want to help, but this fruit tree planting technique is my lifeblood and I can't easily pass it on to others!" Zhang, the fruit farmer, rubbed his hands, looking embarrassed. "If I teach you this, and you also plant fruit trees in the future, then my business..."
He deliberately left his words halfway, leaving a suspense, observing Shen Qiqi's reaction.
When Shen Qiqi heard this, she immediately understood his concerns.
Her eyes rolled and a plan came to her mind.
"Brother, your worries are completely unnecessary! We just want to grow some fruit trees for our own consumption. How can we compete with you for your business? You are the fruit tree king in this area. We are just small-time farmers and can't make a difference!"
After hearing Shen Qiqi's flattery, Zhang Guonong felt relieved, but his expression remained solemn.
"My dear wife, you are so sweet-mouthed, but that's just empty talk! You have to show some real skills and let me see if you have the qualifications!"
When Shen Qiqi heard this, she immediately became excited.
"Big Brother, just wait and see!" She patted her chest confidently. "I may not have any other special abilities, but my brain works incredibly fast! You can ask me any questions you want. If there's one I can't answer, I'll turn around and leave immediately. I won't argue with you!"
Zhang Guonong was intimidated by Shen Qiqi's confidence. He touched his chin and began to think about how to test her.
Suddenly, he seemed to have thought of something, and his eyes lit up. "Wife, there's been some problems with my irrigation system recently. Can you fix it?"
"Irrigation system?" Shen Qiqi raised her eyebrows. This was her strong point!
Back then, she was a science and engineering graduate, so repairing an irrigation system was a piece of cake for her!
Without saying a word, she rolled up her sleeves and walked towards the orchard, "Brother, take me to see it!"
Lu Qing followed her silently, his eyes full of doting.
He knew that his Qiqi was about to use his ultimate move again.
Shen Qiqi walked around the irrigation system twice, carefully observing each component, tapping on it from time to time and muttering to herself.
Zhang Guonong was stunned watching from the side. This young wife is really capable!
In less than an hour, Shen Qiqi found the problem and quickly completed the repair work.
"Brother, it's done!" She clapped her hands and a bright smile appeared on her face.
Farmer Zhang looked at the irrigation system that was working again, his eyes widened and his mouth opened so wide that an egg could fit in it.
He didn't expect that this young wife was so capable and could solve the problem that had troubled him for many days so quickly!
"This... this is too fast!" said Zhang Guonong in surprise.
"Brother, do you believe me now?" Shen Qiqi blinked, "How is it? This fruit tree seedling..."
Zhang Guonong pondered for a moment, his eyes rolling around, as if he was thinking about something.
He suddenly said, "My dear wife, I think you are quite talented..."
A smile finally appeared on Zhang Guonong's weather-beaten face. He clapped his hands as if he had made some important decision.
"Okay, my dear wife, since you're so sincere, I'll make an exception! I can give you the fruit tree seedlings, but you have to work for them! Also, I can teach you some fruit tree planting tips. It all depends on whether you can learn!"
When Shen Qiqi heard this, she was so happy that she burst into laughter.
She felt like she had won the jackpot and almost jumped up!
"Brother, just wait and see! I promise to grow your fruit trees better than you!" She rubbed her hands excitedly, and couldn't wait to start working.
Lu Qing looked at Shen Qiqi who was as happy as a child, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly unconsciously, his eyes full of doting.
His Qiqi is so amazing, there is nothing she can't handle!
The air is filled with the scent of joy, the sun seems to become warmer, and the breeze blows gently, bringing bursts of fruity fragrance, making people feel relaxed and happy.
Shen Qiqi felt that everything around her became beautiful, and she wanted to sing a song to express her excitement.
Farmer Zhang led the two to the orchard's nursery area and pointed to the rows of thriving fruit tree seedlings. He said, "I've carefully cultivated these. You can pick your own. But, I'm going to be frank with you: once you've chosen one, you have to plant it well. If you ruin my seedlings, I won't forgive you!"
Shen Qiqi chuckled and hurried forward to start selecting. Her eyes were like an X-ray machine, scanning every fruit tree seedling without missing any details.
While she was selecting, she also asked Zhang Guonong for some planting techniques. Zhang Guonong patiently answered her one by one, and the atmosphere became harmonious.
After careful selection, Shen Qiqi finally chose several fruit tree seedlings of excellent quality. She held the seedlings, feeling like she was holding a treasure, and was very careful, fearing that they would be bumped or scratched.
"Brother, we have made our choice, so what should we do next?" Shen Qiqi asked impatiently. She just wanted to plant these fruit tree seedlings in her own land as soon as possible.
Zhang Guonong looked at Shen Qiqi's anxious look and shook his head helplessly. This young wife was really impatient.
"Don't be impatient. Planting trees is not an easy task. Come with me to check out your land first. We need to fertilize it first!"
When Shen Qiqi heard this, she felt like she was poured with a basin of cold water, extinguishing the fire in her heart.
Only then did she remember that the fertility of her own land seemed to be insufficient. She was so busy looking for fruit tree seedlings that she actually forgot such an important matter!
Sure enough, when she arrived at her own land, Shen Qiqi looked at the yellow soil and suddenly felt overwhelmed.
The fertility of this land is too poor!
Nothing I plant grows. What should I do?
Lu Qing looked at Shen Qiqi, who looked a little worried, and gently held her hand, comforting her: "Don't worry, there will always be a way."
Shen Qiqi frowned, looking at the ground beneath her feet, lost in thought.
She always felt that things were not that simple. If she wanted to grow fruit trees well, she had to study the soil problem carefully.
A gust of wind blew, blowing up the dust on the ground and blinding Shen Qiqi. She subconsciously covered her eyes with her hands, but felt something prick her palm.
She looked down and saw that she had grabbed a handful of soil, with some small pieces of soil still stuck to her fingertips.
She picked up a small piece of soil and examined it carefully, frowning even more...
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