I was exhausted from planting vegetables and swore to myself that I would never plant them again. But when I ate those sweet and sour tomatoes with thin skins and a juicy, sandy interior, all my vows vanished with the wind, if there were any wind in the world.
Vegetable seeds from the 1970s hadn't undergone countless improvements and retained their original flavor and texture. Unlike vegetables from decades later, which have lost their original taste and are now solely focused on maximizing profits.
A ripe tomato has a sandy texture and a slightly mealy consistency when you bite into it, unlike the modified tomatoes which have thick, hard skins and no persimmon flavor. If you want to smell the persimmon flavor, you can only smell the persimmon vines.
After surveying the area, it was found that much land remained uncultivated.
However, relying on Yu Yin to plant the seeds little by little on her own, not to mention whether she had the physical strength to keep up, it would also take too long.
After thinking about it, Yu Yin decided to plant more fruit trees. This would make them easier to manage, and once planted, they would benefit her for life, which would be a good deal.
Leave a little land to grow some grain, just enough for our own consumption. At this time, grain is the most important thing. As the two little ones grow up, they will need more refined grains. We need to grow some wheat, rice, and millet, especially Northeast rice, which we miss very much.
I can't even think about it! Rice with braised pork, just thinking about it makes my mouth water.
With the land allocated, all that's needed is to slowly collect seeds and fruit trees, and one day we'll be able to enjoy rice and fruit freely.
Turning my head, I looked at the tree pit, which was about the size of a football field. The spring water there seemed to always remain at the same level.
If the spring water is so amazing, could we raise fish or ducks in it? Maybe I could give it a try. There are many rivers and streams in Menghai County, so catching some fish shouldn't be a problem.
This matter was also recorded in the accountant's little ledger. The ledger contained quite a few entries. The chicks were still unsettled. The chicken coop had been built, but the chicks were probably still inside their mother hen's belly.
Yu Yin ate another tomato, feeling regretful that Comrade Lu Shurui couldn't enjoy such a delicious treat. It was such a shame. So delicious, so incredibly delicious! She finished the tomato in just a few bites.
Feeling no remorse, Yu Yin ate and drank her fill, then left the space. She glanced at the twins; they weren't wet. "Good job, little ones! Keep it up, and you'll save your mom so much trouble."
Lying in bed, I searched my memory for any acquaintances who had access to grain seeds.
The original owner was really bad at socializing. She only had one friend, Ah Xiang. She barely spoke to her classmates or neighbors, always walking by with her head down. I guess many people didn't even get a good look at her face.
After searching for ages, I finally found a little bit of useful information in a corner.
Uncle Mu, a comrade-in-arms of Yu's father, has an older sister who now works at the grain depot in Menghai County.
This older sister has a heroic name, Mu Wenying, and she is also quite chivalrous. She even helped the original owner fight off some good-for-nothing scoundrels.
The original owner was terrified at the time, but the young man rushed over and took her home. Later, together with Sister Wenying, they beat up the hooligan.
She's the one. As far as I remember, Sister Wenying has low blood sugar and always carries candy. Perfect timing, I still have quite a few White Rabbit milk candies that Sister Lu sent; this is a perfect gift.
Having made up her mind, Yu Yin fell asleep almost instantly.
The next day, Yu Yin still pushed the two little ones to work.
Now, the little ones have gotten into the habit; they know it's time to go out when it's time. During their rest time, they'll also make a fuss about wanting to go out.
"Good morning, Sister Wang!"
"Xiaoyu, good morning!"
Although Sister Wang likes to take advantage of small things, she is very shrewd. Ever since Yu Yin returned from her vacation and started acting difficult, Sister Wang, assessing the situation, built a good relationship with Yu Yin and stopped making Yu Yin do chores.
The two were busy for a while, and then there was basically nothing left to do in the morning.
"Sister Wang, I remember you took very good care of the fruit trees in your yard. Do you still have any saplings?"
"What, are you going to get caught?"
"Yes, as you know, there's nothing in my yard. We can't keep living like this, so I thought I'd tidy things up, plant some trees, grow some vegetables, raise some chickens, and make a living."
"That makes sense. You have to be careful with your money when you live, otherwise you won't have anything left."
People of Wang Jie's age appreciate those who know how to manage their finances.
If Yu Yin needs something from you, you should at least bring up topics that interest her.
“You need someone like you, Sister Wang, to live a good life. I need to learn from you. If you have any extra saplings, preferably the bigger ones, I’d like to trade some with you, but I’ll take the smaller ones too.”
Let me make it clear first, this isn't free. At this time, everything is in short supply, and most people won't take things for free.
“You really want to replace it? I actually have a few trees in my yard that will bear fruit next year. This year, they only had a few scattered flowers, and the fruit didn’t stick.”
"Oh, that's wonderful! That means we can eat fruit next year. Sister Wang, go home and see if you have any big or small trees; I want them all. See, what would you like to exchange for, or..."
Private buying and selling was not allowed at this time; everything had to be exchanged. Black market transactions also existed, but they were quite risky, and Yu Yin had no intention of getting involved.
"You want them all? Do you even have enough of them? I have several big ones in my yard, and I've lost count of the smaller ones. Where are you going to plant them?"
"Sister Wang, I've never managed fruit trees before, so I'm afraid I won't do a good job. Having a few more trees is a good guarantee. Your fruit is delicious; you might not get another chance like this."
Sister Wang understood that the climate in this area was humid and rainy, making it difficult for many houseplants to survive, and they were prone to root rot.
"Okay, I'll dig it up for you tomorrow morning. You can take it home and plant it right away. It should survive."
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