"Boss, what should we do with this rice? Should we hull it all and keep it or sell it?"
"Weigh out the tax grain and put it aside. Reserve the rice for 80 mu of land. Husk the rest and store it away. The bran is just right for feeding chickens. Same with the wheat. Put it aside and don't sell it for now."
"Oh, aunt, two people came to our farm a few days ago, saying they wanted to buy our cotton. They offered 55 coins. I didn't let them in because you weren't there. They said they wanted to see the owner to discuss things, so I asked them to come back later. This cotton is really in high demand. Someone came to buy it before the harvest. How did they know we were growing cotton here?"
"I'm afraid there was business dealings here before. This farm used to grow cotton."
"I see. What should I say if they come again?"
"There's no rush. I need to find out the cotton prices outside first. If you come again, just say the owner of the farm is not here. You can make an appointment with them for a specific date, and then I'll meet them to test their opinion. I think the first batch of cotton in this field should be picked in the middle of the month. Remember to ask your uncle Wang to buy enough sacks in advance. Sacks are not valuable, so it doesn't matter if you buy more. If you don't have enough, it will be a big problem. Put the seeds aside separately and don't mix them up. You will be busy this month."
"What's the big deal? I'm still looking forward to my bonus."
Chunxiao ate lunch and stayed a while longer before leaving. She didn't go home directly, but instead went to several shops to ask about the price of new cotton. People laughed at her, saying how could she sell it when the new cotton hadn't come out yet. She had made a fool of herself, but she still managed to get some useful information: the purchase price was around 65 wen, not much lower. With a clear mind, she went home.
After arriving home, she went to Tian's place, but was turned away. Tian had gone to the fields, and Yan Bingfa and Zhou should not have returned yet. She turned around and went to her second brother's house, but there were only three children at home. Chunxiao held Changxing and played with him, and told Shuduo and Pan'er a story by the way, which made the two children very happy. She also asked them if they were still learning calligraphy with Yan Qi.
They both nodded. "He comes when we don't go, and he gives us homework every day, like a teacher. He's very strict."
Chunxiao nodded in satisfaction, "You must study hard so that you can help your aunt in the future."
Shu Duo's eyes lit up, "Will I manage the farm for you like Sister Shu Feng does?" She had been envious of this for a long time.
"Yes, Auntie may have a second or third Zhuangzi in the future. When you grow up and learn well, you can become Auntie's right-hand man."
"That's great. We will definitely study hard."
Several people played with the child for a long time until Zhang came back from the fields.
"Little sister, look, as soon as you came, they laughed so hard that their eyes were gone. They have been looking forward to your coming every day." She drew water from the well nearby, washed her hands, and took the water into the house. After a while, she changed her clothes and came out, took Changxing from her hands and began to feed the child.
"Is he still just breastfeeding?" Chunxiao was curious. She had never raised a child and didn't know about this.
"Aunt, my brother eats rice porridge. Sometimes when mom is not around, I cook rice porridge for him to eat. He can eat a small bowl."
Chun Xiao nodded in understanding and checked the time. "Dad, Mom, are they back yet?"
"I don't know. I came straight back. I should be back soon. After I finish feeding, let's go over and see. I wonder how the matter with Aunt is going!"
"I remember that cousin Yuqing was a very honest person. Now I'm afraid she's heartbroken and full of hatred."
"My father is right. My aunt is just confused." Zhang fed the two children and went to the mountains with her.
Yan Bingfa and Zhou had indeed returned, but Yan Erni was nowhere to be seen. It seemed that they had gone home. Chunxiao hurried over and asked, "Mother, how is it?"
Zhou just shook her head. "Your cousin is in such a miserable state right now. I wouldn't know what to say if I went there."
Yan Bing couldn't help sighing, "I think your cousin is having a hard time recognizing your aunt. When we went there today, she recognized us and called us uncle and aunt, but she refused to call me Erni. Your aunt cried bitterly again, so I let her go first. This knot in her heart won't be untied in a short time."
"We went there today and found out that your cousin and her family had long since separated. The couple and their two sons were getting by, but after Fang Quan was conscripted, she'd been living a hard life with Mu Ming and Shu Lin, always hoping for her husband's return. But her hopes were in vain. Mu Ming said her mother fainted for two days before waking up, and the two children were pitiful, so skinny that I couldn't bear to see them today."
"What's the point of saying all this? I think we need to find a way to help her. Otherwise, if things go on like this, looking at her condition today, she might even commit suicide."
"No, no way." Zhou was shocked. "There are still two children."
"Don't disbelieve me. I didn't tell you today because I was afraid you'd worry. I saw that her eyes were lifeless. Didn't you hear her say she wanted to settle the child?"
"Old man, be serious. Nothing will happen as soon as we leave, will it?" Zhou became nervous.
"Not in the next two days. The two children haven't settled in yet. I can't say for sure what will happen in a few days."
"Silly child, what hurdle can't you overcome?"
Yan Bingfa suddenly looked at Chunxiao, "Chunxiao, you've always been the most resourceful. Please help your cousin and figure out how to make her give up her suicidal thoughts. I think there's something really wrong with her today."
"Dad, people only forget a lot of things when they're busy. What we need to do first is to keep her busy so she doesn't have time to think about other things. Then, let her slowly see hope and come out of despair."
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