Zhang Xudong was lying in bed, so he entered the space. He glanced at the rows of vegetable plots and felt a little worried. Maybe he had watered them with too much space well water, so they were growing wildly.
The cucumber was as thick as a baby's arm and almost half a meter long. It was glossy and green and looked like it was about to drip water.
The tomatoes were each the size of a bowl, and how could that red one be so vibrant? The beans hung from the vines like green whips, ready to sway in the wind. Unfortunately, there was no wind.
The green vegetables are so juicy, they look like they were carved out of emerald jade.
I picked a cucumber and took a bite. Wow, it was sweet and crispy, and the unique fragrance of cucumber hit my nose.
One bite and the juice will flow all over your mouth. It is so delicious that you can even eat it as a fruit.
I ate a cucumber and picked a tomato. Let’s try it. It looks so good, how delicious must it be?
He picked up the tomato and took a bite. With a "puff" sound, red juice sprayed all over his face, and the juice dripped onto the ground again.
Zhang Xudong was stunned for a moment. He hadn't expected to end up in such a mess just eating a tomato. But the taste, sour and sweet, was really good, much better than juice.
Zhang Xudong washed his face and picked all the vegetables he could, which totaled more than 300 kilograms.
I'm worried. This dish is obviously not a normal product. Who can I sell it to? Never mind. I'll just put it in the supermarket first.
Zhang Xudong placed these vegetables separately in a corner of the supermarket and went to the clinic.
I sorted out the medicine boxes for myself and my grandfather, added some common medicines to my own medicine box, and prepared to take them out.
Anyway, my medical skills have been proven to be effective by grandma, so there is nothing to worry about.
He also took out a herbal medicine encyclopedia and a map of human acupuncture points, and prepared to start teaching his younger sister the ancient medical skills.
Just as I was getting ready, I heard a knock on the door outside the yard. I looked at my watch and it was just past two o'clock, not yet three. Who would come at this time?
He took the prepared things out of the space, put them on the desk, and went out to open the gate.
When I opened the gate, I saw a group of people standing there.
Gousheng, Heidan and Sanya led a dozen boys and girls of similar age and stood in the front, followed by the children's parents.
Some came with one parent, some came with both parents, and there were more adults than children.
Some of these parents carried baskets, some carried cloth bags, and no family came empty-handed.
Now that we're here, let's go inside first. A group of people rushed into the main room, filling it up completely.
Grandma and my younger sister were awakened by the noise and came out of the bedroom. They were a little surprised to see so many people.
San Ya's father was called Wang Changsheng. Because he was a neighbor and two years younger than her father, she had called him Uncle Changsheng since she was a child.
It must be because he has the best relationship with his family, so he was pushed out as a representative.
"Dongzi, your aunt went home and told your uncle what happened this morning. He was furious. When he saw the purple and red marks on Sanya's arm, her two brothers were about to go and smash the Zhao family. I stopped them and told them to wait until their family came out. I won't let them off.
We heard that you want to teach your child martial arts. Our whole family agrees. Girls should have some self-protection skills so that they won't be bullied in the future.
The child will be handed over to you from now on. You can spank her when necessary and scold her when necessary. You can discipline her as if she were your own sister. She will know that you are doing this for her own good and will not complain.
Uncle doesn't have anything good to give you, just some sweet potatoes and potatoes, you can't be disgusted."
After Uncle Changsheng finished speaking, he was about to pour the contents of the cloth bag under the table.
Other parents also joined in the discussion. Some said that the children should be beaten if they needed to, some said that they should be made to work if there was work to do, and some said that they should find a master.
As he spoke, he squeezed forward to put down the gifts he had brought. It was a mess.
Zhang Xudong first stopped Uncle Changsheng, then stood on the chair and said loudly:
"Dear uncles, aunts, grandpas and aunts, please be quiet for a moment and let me say something." Everyone quieted down after hearing this.
“Since everyone has sent their children here, it means they trust me.
I will teach them seriously, but how much they can learn in the end depends on their talent and hard work.
I can’t guarantee that everyone’s final achievements will be the same, but I can guarantee that they will be treated the same.”
He paused, letting them think for a moment, and then said:
"Since we are practicing martial arts, there are bound to be bumps and bruises, and sometimes we get injured or broken arms and legs.
So, if you feel bad for your children, forget it, and if you are afraid of suffering and hurting your children, forget it and don’t participate.”
He paused again, and seeing that several parents and children were hesitant, he continued:
"When children practice martial arts, the amount of activity they engage in will lead to them eating more. Parents should be prepared. Wear and tear on clothes and shoes is inevitable."
Finally, for a martial artist, character is paramount. After a month of observation, if I determine someone's character isn't good, no matter how talented they are, I won't teach them anymore.
Both parents and children should think carefully about whether to stay. If you don't want to stay, just go back. It's okay."
The crowd was quiet for a while, some parents were pulling their children away, while others were pulling their parents away.
In the end, the only people left were Gousheng, Heidan, and Sanya, along with one girl and three boys, making a total of seven people.
Among them are Shengli, the eldest grandson of the team leader’s third grandfather, and Zhang Guoqing, the second son of the militia company commander.
"Dongzi, your aunt has brought you victory. Your third uncle told you to tell him that this kid is tough, so you can beat him up when you need to, and use him when you need to do some work.
You can train as much as you want without getting too tired," said Zheng Juhua, the captain's eldest daughter-in-law.
"Dongzi, your uncle Zhuang also told you the same thing. My son Guoqing is too naughty, so you can tease him as much as you want." Aunt Zhuang also said.
Others also advised not to feel sorry for their own children.
"Aunt Juhua, Aunt Zhuang, and all the uncles and aunts, I thank you for your trust. Just wait and see! You will definitely see the changes in the children.
From now on, you can ask the children to come over in the morning when you go to work. As for the afternoon, you don’t need to ask them to come over. They can come whenever they want when it’s cooler in the afternoon.”
"Okay, we get it. We won't let XX be late." Everyone talked about their own children.
"That's fine. Take the kids home today and start again tomorrow. Everyone go home and get ready. Try to wear loose clothes."
"Okay, we'll be back soon since we're about to start work. You have to accept these things, or we'll feel bad if you don't."
Everyone reached out to take things out of their baskets or bags. Food was so precious, and families were struggling, so Zhang Xudong couldn't accept it. He firmly refused.
But it was no use, they couldn't stop this one, and in the end they all left. Although each family only took a few sweet potatoes or potatoes, this was now the most expensive thing in their family.
Everyone left their belongings behind and took their children with them. Zhang Xudong had no choice but to take the money and pay it back to the children later.
Everyone had left. Zhang Xudong patted the back of his neck and breathed a sigh of relief. Just as he relaxed, he saw his grandmother standing outside the bedroom with his sister.
The old man and the child didn't say anything, just looked at him without blinking.
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