Chapter 47 The Huge "Industry" of Aquaculture
The next day, Jinran delivered the fruit she had picked from the mountain to the old house. This time, her aunt didn't come out. This wasn't like her at all. Jinran didn't think much of it.
Jinran told Grandma Shen about her desire for chicks and piglets. Grandma Shen said worriedly, "Nini, can you handle it? You have to go to school during the day and gather pig feed at night. It's too tiring. Listen to Grandma, don't do it. Your parents' salaries are more than enough to support the three of you brothers."
Jinran, feigning interest and revealing a greedy expression, said with a grin, "I was just thinking that I could fatten up the pigs before the New Year so our family could eat as much meat as we wanted. Grandma, just tell me how many I can raise. I have plenty of strength, it won't tire me out at all."
Grandma Chen sighed helplessly and said, "Now each family can raise one chicken and two pigs. But your parents' household registration has been transferred, so it's hard to say. I'll have your grandfather ask the village chief to see how many they can raise."
Jinran nodded happily.
Finally, Grandpa Shen brought back the news that Jinran's family could raise two pigs and five chickens.
"The village chief said, 'It's alright, just raise them according to your family's population, and the policies from above also support it.'"
Jinran then asked Grandma Chen to keep an eye out for which families had it, so she could decide whether to spend money or exchange it for grain.
Grandma Shen agreed, saying she would keep it in mind.
Jinran asked Grandma Chen curiously in a low voice, "Grandma, I came today, why didn't I see Auntie peeking over the wall?"
Grandma Shen said unhappily, "Your aunt is arguing with Yan Hong. She says she's sick. Yan Hong is a real handful. I heard she's dating a sent-down youth. Everyone in our village with daughters has told them not to marry a sent-down youth. There are examples like that in other villages. The sent-down youths all have to go back to the city. What will happen if they abandon their wives and children? Your uncle and aunt don't agree, so Yan Hong is making a scene. Shen Qing came back too, but he's no use. In the end, Shen Qing got busy and left again."
Jinran was shocked. "???" So many things have happened?
"Grandma, what should we do now? It's not good for Auntie to stay sick like this."
Grandma Chen said coldly, "Let them make a fuss over their own. I can't control them. I thought I'd go and see them yesterday, but your aunt was so indifferent. She thought I was there to watch the show. She's a brainless idiot. I can't stand up for her. Ignore them."
Jinran was unwilling to pry any further. She had plenty of things to do and no time to concern herself with the tragic love story between the male and female leads.
After Jinran returned home, she pulled up some of the vegetables on her private plot that couldn't grow anymore, cleared a space, and replanted another batch. Anyway, she had seawater, so it was so easy.
Jinran was working hard, Fugui was basking in the sun, and Doujin was lazily gnawing on shiny bones.
Jinran was unhappy.
Dou Jin looked at Jin Ran and then, somewhat reluctantly, pushed the bone towards Jin Ran.
"Waaaaah~~" Take what you want and use it!
Jinran: "There's absolutely no need for that!"
"May you be rich and powerful, come help your mother with the chores?"
"Woof woof~" What are you doing? I can do it!
"Meow~~" You're dreaming!
In the end, Doujin took the blame for everything. Jinran directed Doujin to dig the pit while she planted the seeds, and Fugui watched with a cold and aloof expression.
Jinran began her manipulation: "They're both little girls, how come there's such a big difference? One knows how to help her mother with chores, while the other just lies there watching the show. Mom must be so tired."
Fu Gui's little ears twitched, and a hint of hesitation flashed across his face, but it quickly disappeared, replaced by an expression that said, "You mortals are just fools."
"Woof woof~~" It has to be me, the one who makes all the money!
Shen Yanhong is in a really bad situation. Her parents don't approve of her relationship with Meng Fan, and even her best brother doesn't agree.
Shen Qing said to her, "Hong, you have to listen to me. Your father and mother won't lie to you. Besides, I've heard all about it in my master's village. It's not uncommon for educated youth to date girls from the village, but very few of them end up well. They're all being deceived. How do you know Meng Fan is a good person? You can know a person's face but not their heart. Our family is getting better and better now. In a few years, I'll finish my apprenticeship and get you a decent dowry. Your life won't be bad."
Shen Yanhong wouldn't listen. She felt that her family didn't understand her love. Meng Fan was so good, a million times better than Zhang Hao.
He would never abandon his wife and children. Besides, Meng Fan's family background is not bad. Once the college entrance examination is reinstated, she can go with Meng Fan. She doesn't want to spend her whole life in the countryside with a peasant.
She wanted to be even more successful than Shen Jinran in her previous life, and she thought her family would understand her in the future.
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