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◎The Seventeenth Day of the King of Scrolls◎
Jiang Wanzhou nodded slightly, her expression becoming serious.
Shen Xinglian became even more excited when she saw that Jiang Wanzhou seemed to agree with her.
She suddenly stood up and paced back and forth in the small room.
"Or maybe she's like us, someone who transmigrated here from a book. If that's the case, then her purpose is even harder to fathom. She can't really be willing to be a stepmother, can she? Or maybe she's a second-time bride."
"We're already being careful in this world. If another person with the same background is causing trouble in the shadows, we'll have to be constantly on guard. It's really unsettling!"
Jiang Wanzhou took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. She reached out and grabbed Shen Xinglian, who was still pacing back and forth.
"Xinglian, don't panic. No matter what her situation is, we need to calm down and observe her actions to determine what she's trying to do."
Shen Xinglian stopped and sat back down in her chair.
Her eyes gleamed with renewed determination: "You're right, I can't let her lead me by the nose. The original wife and the new wife are inherently enemies."
Jiang Wanzhou nodded vigorously: "We must be more careful in our actions in the future and protect everything we have worked so hard to adapt to in this world."
The two exchanged a glance.
They were discussing their plans in hushed tones when a series of light, steady, and almost precise footsteps suddenly came from outside, approaching from afar and finally stopping at the door.
"Knock knock knock".
Three crisp knocks on the door interrupted the thoughts of the two people inside.
Jiang Wanzhou and Shen Xinglian exchanged a glance, a hint of wariness flashing in their eyes.
Jiang Wanzhou asked softly, "Who?"
A familiar yet cheerful voice came from outside the door: "Sister-in-law, Comrade Jiang, it's me, Zhou Qingyu."
Upon hearing the name, Jiang Wanzhou paused slightly, then got up to open the door.
Shen Xinglian also curiously came over.
When the door opened, Zhou Qingyu stood in the doorway, wearing a white shirt, military green trousers, and a pair of liberation shoes. Although simple, she was clean and tidy.
He was handsome, with striking eyebrows, bright eyes, a high nose bridge, and a faint smile on his lips.
"Zhou Zhiqing, what's the matter that you're in such a hurry?" Jiang Wanzhou asked with a smile.
Zhou Qingyu didn't go inside: "The brigade leader asked me to inform Comrade Jiang that the county agricultural college is holding an exchange meeting, and the brigade leader Jiang Weiguo hopes that you can go and participate the day after tomorrow."
Jiang Wanzhou and Shen Xinglian looked on with confusion.
In the 1970s, there were very few exchange meetings at the agricultural college.
Why would Jiang Weiguo suddenly specifically ask her to go?
"Why do you want me to go? I don't really understand all that advanced stuff in the agricultural college," Jiang Wanzhou asked, scratching his head in confusion.
Zhou Qingyu smiled slightly. The brigade also wanted to expand its breeding scale and was in dire need of capable people in this area.
She and Shen Xinglian are currently busy investigating the book transmigrators, and they are worried that going to the exchange meeting will delay their plans.
Shen Xinglian noticed Jiang Wanzhou's concerns, gently tugged at her sleeve, and whispered, "Wanzhou, this might be a good opportunity."
Jiang Wanzhou's eyes lit up.
In the 1970s, information was relatively scarce.
She looked at Zhou Qingyu, nodded, and said, "I don't have much experience in raising chickens, ducks, and geese, so I'll have to learn a lot from others. Could you please tell the team leader when you pass by? I'll go."
Jiang Wanzhou took out two eggs and said dryly, "Don't mind them."
When Zhou Qingyu heard Jiang Wanzhou agree, a relieved smile appeared on his face: "Comrade Jiang, you're too kind."
Jiang Wanzhou said gratefully, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Zhou Zhiqing."
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The next day, just as dawn was breaking, Jiang Wanzhou left home carrying a small bundle containing her changes of clothes for the next few days.
She needed to go to the village entrance to catch the oxcart to the county.
The village was still shrouded in a thin layer of mist in the early morning.
Occasionally, the sounds of roosters crowing and dogs barking could be heard.
When she arrived at the village entrance, she found the oxcart already parked there.
Old Wang, who was driving the cart, was puffing on his pipe.
Jiang Wanzhou strode forward and greeted him with a smile, "Good morning, Uncle Wang."
Old Wang looked up, grinned, and said, "Zhou girl, good morning. Did you go to the market again today?"
Jiang Wanzhou shook her head: "Let's go to the county town to discuss work."
Just as Jiang Wanzhou was about to get into the car, she suddenly heard a familiar voice from behind her: "Wanzhou, wait for me."
She turned around and saw Zhou Qingyu carrying a backpack, jogging towards her.
Jiang Wanzhou asked with some surprise, "Zhou Zhiqing, what are you doing here?"
Zhou Qingyu nodded and quickly got into the car, where the women made room for him.
Old Wang gave a shout, and the oxcart slowly started moving.
Upon arriving in town, Jiang Wanzhou asked Zhou Qingyu if she wanted to eat together.
After they finished eating, on the way to the county, Zhou Qingyu took the initiative to start a conversation with her.
Zhou Qingyu has only been here for half a year, yet he already has connections in the town.
I hitched a ride on a truck to the county town.
"Jiang, what kind of aquaculture experience are you going to share at this exchange meeting?"
Jiang Wanzhou thought for a moment and said, "I don't have any profound experience. It's just that when raising pigs, the hygiene of the pigsty is very important. It needs to be cleaned frequently, otherwise the pigs will easily get sick. The same goes for the water source and breeding."
Zhou Qingyu listened attentively, nodding occasionally: "What are your thoughts on raising chickens, ducks, and geese?"
Jiang Wanzhou scratched his head: "As for chickens, ducks and geese, I think they have some similarities with pig farming, such as hygiene. However, chickens, ducks and geese are prone to some infectious diseases, so we need to take preventative measures in advance. Could we find some herbal remedies? Our team's barefoot doctor hasn't returned yet, so I don't have any information."
A hint of admiration flashed in Zhou Qingyu's eyes: "You figured all this out on your own, didn't you?"
Jiang Wanzhou smiled somewhat embarrassedly: "It's nothing special, just a lot of observation and experimentation. Zhou Zhiqing, have you ever raised poultry before?"
Zhou Qingyu shook her head: "There are no opportunities where I am, but I am quite interested in aquaculture. Hearing you say this makes me feel like I've learned a lot."
The two were chatting enthusiastically when suddenly the car jolted.
Jiang Wanzhou didn't sit properly and leaned forward.
Zhou Qingyu reacted quickly and caught her, saying, "Be careful."
It quickly shrank back.
Jiang Wanzhou's face flushed red, and she said gratefully, "Thank you, Zhou Zhiqing."
Zhou Qingyu smiled and let go of her hand: "You're welcome."
"Hold on tight, the road is a bit bumpy," the driver in front reminded him.
Jiang Wanzhou's face inexplicably turned even redder.
Just then, she hesitated for a moment, but still asked, "Do you know Zhou Zhiqing and Su Zhiqing?"
Zhou Qingyu paused for a moment, thinking that Shen Jiahao would probably have a lot to talk about with Jiang, but quickly returned to normal: "I don't know about the situation of the female educated youth."
Jiang Wanzhou was a little puzzled; Zhou Qingyu's reaction seemed somewhat unnatural.
In the 1970s, when people were probably gossiping in the mountains, Zhou Qingyu was probably the kind of upright and proper gentleman.
She smiled and said, "I was just asking casually. I've heard some strange things lately. But even Zhou Zhiqing isn't omnipotent in everything."
Zhou Qingyu nodded and did not continue the topic.
The truck continued its journey along the bumpy road, slowly making its way towards the county.
When they arrived at the College of Agriculture, the exchange meeting was already in full swing.
People from various brigades, dressed in simple clothes, gathered in small groups to exchange breeding experiences.
The experts and professors from the College of Agriculture were also moving around the venue, answering everyone's questions from time to time.
As soon as Jiang Wanzhou entered the venue, an expert wearing glasses and a white coat came over and said enthusiastically, "You must be Comrade Jiang from the Hongxing Brigade, right? I've heard that you're very skilled in animal husbandry, able to deliver piglets by hand, and even premature piglets survive. I'd love to hear your experience today."
Jiang Wanzhou smiled somewhat embarrassedly: "Expert, you flatter me. These are just some simple methods, and I still have a lot to learn from you."
Just then, a girl dressed in a dress but with a hint of arrogance walked over.
She looked Jiang Wanzhou up and down, a slight sneer playing on her lips: "Oh, so you're Jiang? I heard you got this opportunity at the exchange meeting because you're related to Captain Jiang. I wonder what your real skills are."
Those around her cast strange glances upon hearing this, and the previously lively venue instantly quieted down. Jiang Wanzhou's expression remained unchanged.
Upon seeing this, Zhou Qingyu frowned and was about to step forward to argue when Jiang Wanzhou gently pulled her back.
Jiang Wanzhou took a deep breath, then looked at the girl and said, "Comrade, the reason I'm here to participate in this exchange meeting is because I do have some experience in aquaculture. If you don't believe me, you can listen carefully when I share my insights later."
The girl sneered, "Hmph, you? Sharing your experience? Don't embarrass yourself. Nobody wants to hear your useless old-fashioned methods. You'd better not go on stage."
People around them began to whisper among themselves, some expressing doubt, while others cast sympathetic glances at Jiang Wanzhou.
Jiang Wanzhou said firmly, "I believe that people will recognize things that are truly useful."
At this moment, the expert with glasses who had spoken earlier walked over, looked at the girl seriously, and said, "Comrade, the exchange meeting is a platform for mutual learning and common progress. We welcome every comrade to come and share, and work together to build the commune brigade. We should not deny others because of some unfounded speculations."
The girl's expression changed slightly after hearing the expert's words, but she still stubbornly said, "Hmph, then I'll wait and see what tricks she can come up with."
After saying that, she stormed off to the side.
Zhou Qingyu looked at Jiang Wanzhou and gently comforted her, "Comrade Jiang, don't take it to heart. I believe your experience will be recognized by everyone."
Jiang Wanzhou nodded: "Thank you, Zhou Zhiqing. I will prepare well."
It's all over, it's all over.
She doesn't know how to raise pigs.
She could probably name hundreds of pork dishes.
[Author's Note]
"The Legendary Female Teacher's Timid Daughter" will be released in January. Pre-orders are welcome!
Yan Zhengnu devoted her life to studying and admiring Yan Lan, the legendary female teacher who emerged from prison and pioneered women's education.
In an unexpected turn of events, she transmigrated into the body of the legendary female tutor's cowardly yet vicious daughter, who climbed the social ladder by clinging to the powerful and stepping on Consort Li.
The character's initial infamy includes being insulted by his adoptive sister and his mother being wrongfully imprisoned.
Historically, it took the foster sister three years to exonerate the female teacher.
Outside the palace gates, Yan Zhengnu bumped into Xie Hui, the young general who was on the verge of death and was being punished by the emperor to kneel as a form of punishment for Consort Li.
She was also Yan Zhengnu's nemesis, and after Consort Li's death, she made things difficult for her in every way.
The system buzzed with messages: 【Get on his good side! This is the fastest shortcut to power!】
Yan Zhengnu knelt down and massaged him to relieve the intense pain from his old battlefield wounds.
He looked up, his eyes filled with disgust: "What reward do you want?"
Everyone thought she would seek a better future and wealth.
Yan Zhengnu bowed her head, her voice clear:
"General, would you dare to investigate the arson case thoroughly?"
He was stunned.
Yan Zhengnu wanted to personally push Yan Lan onto the path to fame and fortune, making her journey less arduous.
Years later, when Yan Lan was famous throughout the world, she stood on the platform of the academy, pointed to Yan Zhengnu who was smiling below the stage, and declared to the world: "My most outstanding work in my life is my daughter."
Xie Hui silently draped a cloak over Yan Zhengnu's shoulders: "Your Majesty, it's time to go home."
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Yan Zhengnu:
I know how history will record my infamy, and I also know that it is the only stain on my mother's life.
But this time, I will join forces with my nemesis's blade to cleave this cannibalistic situation open.
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