No one expected Accountant Wu to make such a decision, and the scene suddenly exploded.
"Captain, this isn't right. The rice seedlings have grown so big, why are you just throwing them away? It's such a waste."
"Yeah, maybe it will rain soon. If we give up now, the rice will be saved if it rains then."
"It's so hard to grow rice seedlings this big. This is a waste of food. We can't do this!"
Most people do not understand Accountant Wu's decision. They think it is a waste of things, especially rice seedlings, which are food. In the eyes of some people, such thoughts and actions are simply unforgivable.
Having been a farmer all my life, I know what matters most to me. I consider the crops in the fields more important than anything else.
"We are all experienced farmers, and who doesn't value the crops in the fields? But after waiting for so long, has there been a drop of rain? The water in the river is getting less and less, and there is simply not enough to irrigate all the crops. If we don't give up some of it, in the long run, even the grains may not survive."
There are also those who see things clearly and think that Accountant Wu's decision is right. There are always trade-offs in some things. The situation in their village is relatively good because of its geographical location, early seedling cultivation, and advantageous seeds. This is why they can maintain the current situation. Look at other villages, some rice seedlings have already died.
Accountant Wu nodded, feeling a little relieved when he heard this. He was still a sensible person. He had no choice but to make such a decision.
“But this is such a waste.”
"If it doesn't rain, then we won't be able to take care of anything. That would be a waste. I support the captain's decision."
Accountant Wu also has a lot of say in the village. Once a decision is made, even if there are objections, it will still be done according to his ideas.
However, Accountant Wu was uneasy and actually wanted to meet Li Miaomiao to ask her opinion.
But Li Miaomiao is in the provincial capital, so it is not easy to see her. Now that the soap factory is no longer under the jurisdiction of the village and there is no need to deliver goods to various places, there is no need to go to the provincial capital.
I knew Pei Guoqiang was going to the provincial capital, so I went to find Pei Guoqiang.
"Guoqiang, you're going to the provincial capital. Can you help your uncle pass on a message?"
"Uncle Wu, if you have anything to say, please tell me and I'll bring it to you."
Because of Li Miaomiao, Pei Guoqiang and Accountant Wu have a good relationship, so this is not a difficult thing to do. He agreed immediately after hearing this.
"Guoqiang, you know the situation in the village. It's been almost two or three months, and not a drop of rain has fallen. The river is almost dry. That's why I decided to abandon the rice seedlings and only irrigate the grains. Everyone in the village is very dissatisfied. Can you ask Guoan's wife if she has any good suggestions?"
Pei Guoqiang didn't expect it was because of this. After hearing what Accountant Wu said, he was probably unsure.
"Okay, I'll remember that and pass on the message."
Before going to the provincial capital, Pei Guoan spent some money in the village and got a few wild animals. Early the next morning, he took the transport team's car to the provincial capital.
This was Pei Guoqiang's first time in the provincial capital. He finally found the place according to the address, but it was already afternoon.
"Guoqiang?"
Mrs. Pei thought she was seeing things, but it turned out to be her son.
"Mom, I finally found the place."
"Guoqiang, why are you here?"
Mrs. Pei was very surprised. She never thought that her youngest son would come to the provincial capital. She was a little anxious.
"Guoqiang, did something happen? Is your wife okay? She's about to give birth."
After hearing what Old Lady Pei said, Pei Guoqiang knew that his mother was overthinking it. He came here mainly because the weather was different this year, and he was worried that his parents would not be able to adapt to living in the provincial capital, so he came purely to visit.
"Mom, don't worry. Linlin is doing fine. She's due in half a month. I came here for no other reason than to bring some things to see you and Dad and see if you're doing well. I know my second brother and his wife are kind people, but you're used to living in the village, and I don't know if you can adapt to life in the city."
Everyone in the village thinks that life in the city is good in every way. However, Pei Guoqiang, who has lived in the city, knows that life in the city is sometimes not as comfortable as in the countryside. For example, his family is squeezed into such a small allocated house that it is really inconvenient for more than one person to live in it.
What's more, the living habits in the city are different from those in the countryside, so I feel more comfortable in the countryside.
"We're doing well. Unlike back home, we have to work hard to earn a cent. Apart from cooking and taking care of the family, there's nothing else to do. This relaxing life is almost like living in heaven."
Old Mrs. Pei opened her mouth and said that they were living a good life, and she didn't want to make her youngest son worry, so she was not willing to say anything bad.
"Mom, please don't fool me. I live in the county town, and I know that life in the city is not so easy. I am worried because you only report good news and not bad news."
When Mrs. Pei heard her son say this, she felt comforted and amused. This youngest son still cared about them, and it was not as if he had really sold them to the Liu family as they thought.
"If you don't believe what I say, just go to your second brother's house and you'll know."
Pei Guoqiang originally wanted to see what kind of environment his parents lived in, so he followed Old Lady Pei a few more steps and entered the yard.
"Mom, is this the yard where my brother lives?"
Pei Guoqiang heard it uncertainly, this yard is really not small, and no matter the location or other aspects, it is impeccable.
Such a yard would cost a lot of money even in a county town, let alone a provincial capital, not to mention it might not even be available.
"Yeah, come on in."
Old Mrs. Pei opened the courtyard gate and called Old Man Pei again, telling him that their son had come to see them.
Old man Pei was still brooding over his youngest son because of what happened before. He was happy to hear the words and just as a smile appeared on his face, his face became serious again when he thought of something.
"Why are you running to the provincial capital for nothing? Your wife's belly is so big at home. Are you comfortable walking so far?"
"Dad, don't worry. I made all the arrangements before I came. I asked my mother-in-law to help take care of my wife for two days."
Pei Guoqiang said this and took out the things he brought.
"These things aren't much, but they're just a small token of my appreciation as a son. I don't have the ability of my second brother, so I can only do my best."
"You're right. We're your own family, why would you spend so much money? The most important thing is to take good care of your wife. What I mean is, wait until the first two days after your wife gives birth, and call your mother. Even if you don't go to take care of her, at least you should show some appreciation and let Linlin know our attitude."
"Dad, I've got this. When Linlin is about to give birth, I'll definitely call and tell you in advance."
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