Chapter 289 The Song Family Shows Up
"This... Mumu, are you saying you're willing to plant it for us?"
"Yeah, look at how good my corn seeds are. If you used my corn as seeds, you could grow corn like this, wouldn't that be great?"
"Great, of course." Qin Ling slapped his thigh and said, "I think your corn can really produce a thousand kilograms per acre. And those big watermelons, no one else can grow them, only yours are so big and sweet. I've never eaten such sweet watermelons."
"I really don't understand. We have been farming for our whole lives, but we are not as good as you who are farming for the first time. We are really bad at everything we do."
Li Mumu thought to herself, this is not just a matter of experience.
This is the power of technology and knowledge.
"Maybe it's because of the seeds. We really didn't do anything. How about you use our seeds next year?" Zhang Yi said.
Qin Ling nodded, "Of course that's fine, but don't worry, we won't take it for free. We'll pay for it no matter how much it costs."
"Dad, if you ask me, it's because the educated people know more. It's useless for us to farm for a lifetime. We kids still have to study hard." Qin Yunfeng said.
Qin Ling looked at his son and felt that he was right. "Mingyu's wife, you leave. I will take care of these children. If anyone doesn't study hard, I will beat them."
Zhang Yi smiled and said, "Uncle Qin, I just wanted to tell you about the school!"
"You said, whatever you order us to do, we will do it as much as we can."
"It's not an order." Zhang Yi looked back at Gu Mingyu, and the couple smiled at each other. "Mingyu and I have discussed it. From now on, we will give the school fifty taels of silver every year to buy some things for the children. If it's not enough, we will add more."
"That won't do. We can all find ways to raise money for the kids' education. Why would we bother you?"
"I can't bear to leave these children either. They are my children too. Studying is a big deal. Please don't refuse me."
"This..." Qin Ling looked at the villagers sitting in the yard. Everyone shook their heads and said that they could no longer ask the Gu family for money.
"It's decided. Children, you should study hard. I hope to see you in Shangjing City in the future." Zhang Yi said softly.
The naughty boys before now had tears in their eyes. They never dared to think that they could read, but Mr. Zhang opened their eyes.
As for the girls, they had already burst into tears.
"Don't worry about the autumn harvest, we'll help you with it." Qin Ling patted his chest and promised, "Just let us do something for you, otherwise we really won't be able to bear it."
Old Madam Gu did not stop them. She knew nothing about farming and wanted to give them all, but she knew that these seeds might be of great use.
Besides, the little girl Mumu has always been in charge of the land affairs, so let her decide.
This meal included wine and meat, but everyone felt unhappy while eating it.
They said we could meet again in the future, but the mountains are high and the rivers are long, how could it be so easy to meet each other!
"Come back when you have time, and we'll treat you to good food."
Gu Lan had already handed the embroidery work over to Zhuwa Niang, asking her to coordinate with Manager Peng. Otherwise, once she left, this way of making money would be blocked, and the villagers would lose an income.
The next day, the Gu family boarded a carriage and set off back to Shangjing.
Even though they were reluctant to leave, the capital was their home.
Since he was not going back with the people from the palace, Xie Xun did not need to pretend anymore and sat on the shaft of the carriage to get some fresh air.
It’s the hottest time of the year, it’s cold in the morning and evening, but the strong sun at noon still makes you feel a little hot on your body.
"Mom, when I came here, I didn't dare to think about how I would live my life. Now that you're leaving, I actually feel reluctant to leave. Don't you think it's strange?" Song Qiang helped Mrs. Gu get out of the carriage and stroll around. Even though the carriage had been modified by Li Mumu, it was still uncomfortable to sit in it for a long time.
Madam Gu smiled and said, "Who said it wasn't true? I never thought we'd be able to return one day. The road to exile was full of dangers. I didn't even know if I could survive."
"We are all thanks to Mumu." Song Qiang said with a smile, "Yu'er, learn a little from your cousin. Forget it, you don't have to learn from her either. Ten of you put together wouldn't be as good as your sister Mumu."
Gu Yu stuck out his tongue and said, "Mom, is there one thing that my sister is not as good as me?"
"Hey, brat, why don't you tell me something?"
Everyone listened to the boy's bragging with curiosity.
Gu Yu curled his lips and said, "I have a cousin who knows everything, she's smart, cute and extremely intelligent, but she doesn't have that."
"This..." Song Qiang paused, "It's true."
"You little brat, you're quite thoughtful." Gu Mingyu said with a smile, "Yu'er is not bad either, he has grown a lot. He used to cry a lot, but I haven't seen him cry in a long time."
Gu Yu raised his head and looked at his laughing family members, "Of course, I am a man now. In the future, I will also go into battle and kill the enemy, fighting alongside my brothers."
Although the return journey was still long, time passed quickly because everyone was in a good mood.
Every time we pass a place, we will recall the difficulties we faced.
…
Shangjing City, at the city gate.
Song Qiang opened the curtain and took a long breath, "I'm back again."
Li Mumu knew that the breath she exhaled was the one she had been holding for a year.
When she was exiled, she didn't even have any family members to see her off.
My second aunt, who has always been strong-willed, was probably completely desperate at that time.
"Qiang'er, Qiang'er, oh, I finally got you back. I've been waiting here for you every day."
Hearing this voice, Song Qiang's face turned pale.
Li Mumu squinted her eyes and looked out. There was a wealthy old lady, about the same age as her grandmother, with a smile on her face.
The old lady's expression changed very quickly. She was smiling one moment and burst into tears the next, covering her face with a handkerchief. "My son, you have suffered. You are my beloved child. I wish I could have taken your place."
What else doesn't Li Mumu understand? This is her second aunt's mother.
Compared to her tearful old mother, Song Qiang seemed much calmer, but as Old Madam Song approached, her eyes also turned red.
Madam Gu patted her hands and pulled her down.
"Qiang'er, where is Qiang'er? Mingyu, hasn't my son come back?" Old Madam Song's tone was mixed. After all, she felt that if she cried like this, Song Qiang should come over, and even stop the carriage to hug her and her daughter.
However, no one was seen.
Gu Mingyu couldn't say anything to his elders, and he couldn't make a decision for his second brother and sister-in-law. "In the carriage at the back."
"Oh," Madam Song responded, then ran to the carriage behind her crying, "Oh my Yu'er, my darling, you have lost weight. You must have suffered a lot."
Gu Yu pulled the corner of his mouth open, "Grandma, you must have seen it wrong, I'm obviously eight pounds heavier than when I left."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
