Chapter 138 The greater the risk, the greater the reward
"This is your duty."
Gu Yuexuan said with some embarrassment: "There is also the temperature issue."
"I thought too simply at first, that covering the tarpaulin with straw would keep it warm, just like laying a roof. But in fact, once covered with straw, the light transmittance becomes even worse, so this method is simply not feasible."
"Now I have found an alternative solution, which is to build a passage between the two greenhouses, similar to the earthen kang in some homes. I burn firewood at one end every day and guide the heat generated by the combustion into the greenhouse through the passage."
"But this will add more than one additional task, and the amount of firewood required to ensure a 24-hour uninterrupted heat supply in the greenhouse is also considerable."
As soon as she made the proposal, the people who came to help shook their heads, saying that it was difficult to achieve.
Fangling is not a paradise suitable for farming. The residents here have long been accustomed to relying on the unpredictable will of heaven for their livelihood.
Most people consider the labor of growing food to be a futile endeavor not worth the effort.
The idea of farming two crops a year that she mentioned was nothing more than wishful thinking in the eyes of everyone and no one believed it at all.
Gu Yuexuan encountered countless questions in one day, so she naturally looked a little depressed.
Seeing this, Tu Subo gently pushed away her frown and said with a soothing smile, "What's the difficulty?"
"Maybe there's nothing I can do for you in other areas, but if you need firewood, it's a piece of cake."
"Don't forget, my woodcutting skills are now perfect. I can easily pick up as much as you need."
The clouds of sorrow in Gu Yuexuan's heart were somewhat dispelled by his lofty ambitions, but a lingering worry still remained in her eyes.
She said worriedly, "Aunt Hu and Uncle Gang both asked you about it today, and I can see you don't look right. Are you sure you don't need to see a doctor?"
Tu Subo didn't expect the topic to go back to the starting point, and couldn't help but laugh: "It's really okay."
"It's just that you've been running around outside these past two days, and I can't help you with your worries at home. Are you angry?"
Gu Yuexuan glanced at him and smiled softly: "What's there to be angry about?"
"Your speedy recovery is the top priority. You don't have to worry about other things for now."
Tu Subo raised the corner of his mouth and tried to hold her hand, but as soon as he moved his arm, the quilt on his body slipped off, and then...
Gu Yuexuan's eyes widened as she stared at the strong and powerful arms and the mostly exposed chest in front of her, and she was shocked: "Tu Subo, when you are alone at home, are you so careless when sleeping?"
Tu Subo calmly pulled the quilt back to cover his body and explained awkwardly, "I was just sweating and didn't have time to change clothes."
Gu Yuexuan opened her mouth half-doubtfully, then stood up decisively and pulled her hand back from Tu Subo.
Judging from the situation, this unruly man might not even be wearing pants.
She thought that if she continued to look, her eyes would not be able to bear it.
So, Gu Yuexuan kept a calm expression on her face and quickly turned and left. Tu Subo instinctively wanted to hold her back, but after stretching out his arm, he awkwardly retracted it into the quilt.
Whatever.
It seems that such unrestrained honesty should not be rushed.
When Tu Subo changed into elegant clothes and walked out as a graceful gentleman again, Gu Yuexuan was discussing the arrangements for the greenhouse with his elderly grandfather.
Gu Yuexuan whispered softly, "At first, I planned to build a greenhouse to try it out, but since I have so many helpers these days, I might as well build two greenhouses of the same size and located next to each other at once."
She held a thin wooden stick in her hand and sketched casually on the soil: "One is for testing wheat seeds, and the other is for testing rice seeds. Although this is indeed hard work, it is better to complete the project in one go and save the tedious process of repeated attempts."
The old grandfather pondered for a moment and felt that this proposal was quite feasible.
"But I heard that rice is mostly grown in the water towns of Jiangnan. Can it be successful in this land?"
"sure."
Gu Yuexuan waved a wooden stick, quickly sketching out several directions, and explained, "I've wandered through the village fields and spoken a lot with the villagers. Yuanqian Village hasn't grown rice because it lacks paddy fields. However, paddy fields aren't unique; we just need to make some clever adjustments."
"Grandfather, the land we purchased is right next to the river and has an existing canal. With just a little modification and widening, we can irrigate the rice seedlings in time when they need to be planted in the paddy fields, thus converting the existing dry land into paddy fields."
"I've personally surveyed the exact location, and the two fields are closely connected. We've already built the preliminary framework of a greenhouse on the lower field today, and another greenhouse can be built on the field above."
She thought for a moment, then made a connecting gesture with her hands and explained, "When the time comes, we'll dig a tunnel in the upper field to allow warm air to flow in. The lower field will be adjacent to the canal for easy irrigation when planting rice. And the upper field, sheltered by the ridge, will be used directly for testing wheat seeds."
"We will first try using the greenhouses on these two plots of land. Even if there are any mistakes, it will not affect our ability to catch up with this year's spring plowing."
Her analysis was clear and thorough, with rigorous logic. However, Tu Suting felt quite hesitant after listening to it.
"Niece-in-law, are you really sure that these novel ideas can succeed?"
The villagers' discussions lingered in his mind, and he couldn't help but say with a heavy dose of doubt, "I heard many people privately discussing today that our family might be wasting time and that all this effort might not yield any results. If that's the case, then we might as well not make these pointless attempts."
People are easy to give in but also stubborn. Even the most delicate and tender shoulders can develop tough calluses after a period of hardship.
Tu Suting has long been accustomed to the daily hard work and has gradually adapted to it, but people's personalities vary greatly.
He is accustomed to following traditions and tends to act cautiously.
If the work he is engaged in is full of unforeseen dangers, he will inevitably have a retreat mentality and be full of doubts in his heart.
After listening to this, the old grandfather's face showed deep thought. He turned his gaze to Gu Yuexuan and asked, "Do you think the risks your uncle mentioned are worth taking?"
Gu Yuexuan answered without hesitation: "It's worth a try."
"Only when the wind is high and the waves are surging can you catch a glimpse of a fish leaping. The greater the risk, the greater the potential reward. Even if you make a mistake, the experience and lessons you learn from it are real. If you fail once, try again; if you fail twice, try again a third time. I believe that every trial and error lays the foundation for future success, so I think the current attempts are worthwhile."
What if there is a solid south wall ahead?
How can you be sure that the South Wall is truly indestructible without personally hitting it with your hard head?
Tu Suting's face was full of confusion, and he seemed to be hesitant to speak.
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