Yao Zhubu and Lin Xiancheng agreed reluctantly.
They both knew that Zhou Hua'an had ambitions and ideals, but he had no connections or money, and he didn't have the heart to curry favor with his superiors.
The next thing was much simpler when handed over to Yao Zhubu and Lin Xiancheng.
The two of them knew that this land could play a greater role only if it was given to the Gu family.
Zhou Hua'an left the yard, and Gu Beiheng also came out to stroll around with him.
"Mr. Zhou, let me say something inappropriate. This piece of land will be of no use even in your hands for twenty years." Gu Beiheng looked at the sunlight falling on the branches in the distance, feeling indescribably warm and beautiful.
"Unless you transfer this land to someone else, then you will feel it's better to give it to us."
Gu Beiheng paused and looked at Zhou Hua'an, "It's undeniable that compared to others, we care more about the people."
Zhou Huaan knew it all in his heart.
The best way is to sell this land to the Gu family.
But he couldn't bear to do it.
He sighed, "Gu Beiheng, let's play a game of chess."
"good."
The document was signed quickly.
The Gu family provided the county government with 5,500 dan of coarse grain and 1,500 taels of silver in batches. Su Qi also provided several seeds and planting methods to the county government's own agricultural experimental fields.
Guaranteed output is higher than the current level. Those methods were all copied from Su Qi's space book.
The 500-acre land south of the pier, including the hilltop, all belong to the Gu family.
It’s hard to tell who’s taking advantage.
As of now, Zhou Huaan is definitely more cost-effective.
Nowadays, even silver can’t buy food. In troubled times, food is more important, much more important than land.
When Zhou Huaan and his companions were about to leave, Su Qi asked the people in the greenhouse to pick a lot of vegetables for them.
Each person was given a basket of potatoes, which were grown in a greenhouse.
They planted the seeds according to the method described in Su Qi's space book, and used potatoes in the space that were bigger than fists as seeds to grow sprouts.
Zhou Hua'an got on the carriage and took a look at the potatoes in the basket.
He quickly lifted the curtain and jumped down, "Mrs. Gu, why are your potatoes so big?"
Su Qi knew Zhou Hua'an would definitely ask, and this alone whetted his appetite.
"We researched the seeds and planting methods ourselves. County Magistrate Zhou, this deal is a sure win for you."
Zhou Hua'an smiled sheepishly, "I'll send an agricultural official to learn from you when the time comes. Madam Gu, please be generous with your guidance."
"No problem."
Su Qi also wants to promote the planting of potatoes and sweet potatoes, after all, these things have high yields.
The growing cycle is short and it can be planted anytime and anywhere in the southwest.
After seeing Zhou Huaan and a few others off.
Su Qi returned to the yard.
Gu Beijing ran over excitedly and pestered Su Qi to explain the contents of Treatise on Febrile Diseases to her. There were two things she didn't understand.
"Please ask Beiting, Beihe and Xiaoyue to come and listen."
"good."
Gu Beijing ran away like the wind again.
Lou Siyun walked over from not far away and sat next to Su Qi.
"Mrs. Gu, I have a request." Lou Siyun said after hesitating.
Su Qi looked up at her. Su Tianci had already told her what happened on the road.
At the beginning, Lou Siyun did take advantage of Su Tianze's psychology.
Later, he also sincerely got along with them, "Miss Lou, I heard from the eldest brother that you don't want to go home."
Lou Siyun smiled bitterly, feeling indescribably desolate.
"Everyone wants to go home, but there's no going back." Lou Siyun curled herself up into a ball, "Madam Gu, let me tell you a story. I had an older sister who died when she was ten years old.
Everyone thought he died of illness.
My sister wouldn't have died.
That year, we went to the village to play. It was a hot summer day. Lotus flowers, lotus pods, and water chestnuts were blooming in the pond.
My sister was very brave. Seeing that no one was around, she took off her shoes and went into the river to pick water chestnuts and lotus seeds for us. When she came out, she was seen by a farmhand passing by. My father happened to be passing by.
Lou Siyun seemed to be trapped in painful memories.
"Daddy was furious. He said that if a woman starved to death, it was a small matter, but a loss of chastity was a big one. And if someone saw her feet, it was also a loss of chastity."
Su Qi frowned, thinking about how everyone in the modern world was barefoot. Bikinis were everywhere on the beach, and some were even getting beach massages.
A girl who is only ten years old?
Su Qi didn't ask her in a hurry. He sighed and gestured to Xianghe to pour her a cup of tea.
"My sister starved to death after being locked up at home by my father."
Su Qi didn't expect this to happen, and asked in disbelief: "Your father?"
Lou Siyun opened her eyes, took the handkerchief Su Qi handed her and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. "My father is definitely a good official, but he is not a good father.
I remember peeking at my sister through the crack in the door. She weakly crawled over to me and said, "Sister Yun, you must behave like a noble lady. You can't let Dad down."
Lou Siyun was choked with sobs and could no longer speak.
Her sister regretted bringing discredit to her father until her death.
Since then, she has been trying to discipline herself not to relax for a moment. She never expected it would be like this, being held captive for so long.
Even if he goes back, his father will be disappointed.
I just wonder why I'm still alive?
Even if she died by accident, she still had the reputation of a heroine.
Su Qi did not comfort her, but just held her hand to give her strength.
Until Lou Siyun calmed down.
"Do you want to stay in Mengjiazhuang?"
Lou Siyun nodded. "I'm different from my sister. When my sister died, I hated my father. Are those honors not as important as my daughter's life?"
"Madam Gu, I'm willing to stay by your side and be a maid serving tea and water. Or I can help you with some mundane matters. I can also help mother with housework and business matters at home."
Gu Beijing and others outside the house also heard what Lou Siyun said.
Gu Xiaoyue stared at Gu Beijing.
Gu Beijing reached out and hugged her, "Xiaoyue, let's listen to our sister-in-law."
"I don't think too much about it. People always have to look forward." Gu Xiaoyue felt that if she were Lou Siyun's sister, she would definitely not feel that she owed her father.
She walked in first, "Sister-in-law. Please leave Miss Lou behind."
Gu Beijing, Gu Beiting, and Gu Beihe also followed in. "Sister-in-law, please leave Miss Lou to keep us company."
Su Qi smiled.
"I didn't say anything, but you guys said it."
Su Qi originally wanted to keep Lou Siyun so that she could help her take care of some store matters.
Several people burst into laughter.
The Spring Festival is getting closer and closer.
The shops in Mingfeng Town had also reopened, and Gu Dacheng had also bought the grain store next door. The store next door sold grain and vegetables, while this store still sold charcoal.
I heard that the grain store next door received less grain this year than in previous years.
I only dare to keep it for myself.
The owner of the grain store saw other families making money, so he went home and beat up his wife, saying that she had married a jinx who had ruined his chance to make a fortune.
I met the refugees behind me again.
The owner simply sold the store and returned to the countryside to live.
Gu Dacheng asked Su Qi for her opinion and bought the shop. Now the beggars also worked for Gu Dacheng and lived and ate in the charcoal shop.
There is still more than half a month until the Spring Festival.
The restaurant business in Yun County was very good, and it has been doing well ever since it was changed to Gujia Hotpot Restaurant.
The weasel's old face looks like a blooming chrysanthemum.
Su Qi was doing the accounts in the study.
She didn't know how to use an abacus, so she used the calculator in the space to reset the numbers to zero.
Gu Beiheng pushed open the door and came in with a chill.
He looked a little unfriendly, and looked at Su Qi, hesitant to speak.
"Beiheng, what's wrong?" Su Qi put down the calculator in her hand.
Gu Beiheng walked over, pulled Su Qi to her feet, and held her in his arms. "Qiqi, I want you to accompany me to the back mountain. Yingyi and the others disappeared half a month ago, and Feiying didn't bring any letters when he returned."
What Gu Beiheng didn't say was that there was another meaning behind the eagle flying back alone.
Even it couldn't find them.
Su Qi's heart skipped a beat. The back mountain was already dangerous. "When do we leave?"
"Let's go now. We don't need many people this time, just you and me are enough." Gu Beiheng was afraid that the people left behind would be in an emergency, so only the two of them could use space operations.
"Okay. I'll take care of the household matters." Su Qi stood up and hurried out to find Xiang He and Bai Zhi.
She also instructed Lou Siyun to pay attention to the situations in several restaurants. When going to Yunxian, remember to bring Xia He to the restaurant kitchen to check the quality of the food.
The eldest and second child naturally stayed at home.
Su Tianze was put in charge of household affairs. Su Qi felt more at ease with Su Tianze here.
Su Tianze knew in his heart that something must be going on between Su Qi and Gu Beiheng. However, the two of them were very tight-lipped and didn't say a word.
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