Chapter 156: Interlaced Planting of Different Crops
Gu Yuexuan stared at Tu Subo without looking away, and said sincerely, "Tu Subo, I am indeed interested in your lively and interesting stories. Whether it's you getting drunk and losing your composure, or being punished, I find it very interesting. But this doesn't mean that I can accept your behavior."
Tu Subo's eyes widened upon hearing this, and he looked at Gu Yuexuan innocently, his mouth twitching slightly, as if he was a little surprised by what Gu Yuexuan said. He scratched his head and chuckled, "Xuan'er, I just wanted to make you happy. How could you look at me like that?"
Gu Yuexuan glanced at him coldly and said firmly, "Tu Subo, I'm not blaming you. I just hope you can understand that the relationship between us shouldn't be affected by these boring farces. You should learn to respect me instead of trying to please me in this way."
Tu Subo looked a little embarrassed after hearing this. He lowered his head and was silent for a while, then looked up at Gu Yuexuan and said seriously: "Xuan'er, I know I was wrong, and I will pay attention in the future. But you have to believe that my feelings for you are real, and I am willing to do anything for you."
Gu Yuexuan looked at Tu Subo with a hint of hesitation in her eyes. She bit her lower lip and sighed softly: "Tu Subo, I know you are sincere to me, and I am willing to believe you. However, our relationship should not only be lively and interesting. We should also have more exchanges and communication."
Tu Subo nodded repeatedly after hearing this. He looked at Gu Yuexuan with eyes full of sincerity: "Xuan'er, you are right. I will spend more time with you in the future, communicate with you, and let you feel my sincerity."
Gu Yuexuan looked at Tu Subo and felt a little touched, but she still frowned and said coldly: "Tu Subo, if you really want to make me happy, you should respect my wishes and stop doing things that embarrass me."
After hearing this, Tu Subo immediately raised his hand and swore, "I promise that I will never embarrass you again. I will respect your wishes and let you live a happy life."
Gu Yuexuan looked at Tu Subo, and the last bit of hesitation in her heart disappeared. She smiled slightly and said, "Okay, I believe you."
Tu Subo was overjoyed to see Gu Yuexuan smile. He immediately asked in a sly tone, "Xuan'er, kiss me and I'll tell you what I want to know."
Gu Yuexuan's face suddenly turned awkward when she heard this. She took a step back, distanced herself from Tu Subo, pointed her index finger at him, and commented, "You look like a donkey."
Tu Subo was amused by Gu Yuexuan's words. He scratched his head and said with a smile: "Okay, I know I look like a donkey, but as long as you are happy, I am willing to be a donkey."
Gu Yuexuan looked at Tu Subo and felt a little warm in her heart. She smiled slightly, then turned and left.
Tu Subo looked at Gu Yuexuan's back, his heart filled with joy and happiness.
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The next morning, Gu Yuexuan and Tu Subo set out early, arriving at the fields. In the dim light of dawn, dewdrops shimmered on the rice leaves like glittering pearls. Carrying Tu Subo's newly crafted bamboo bucket, they followed the newly dug canal toward the paddy fields.
Gu Yuexuan and Tu Subo set out half an hour early. She knew the land like the back of her hand and took each step calmly. Tu Subo, on the other hand, looked like a curious baby. He looked at the shimmering rice fields and couldn't help but marvel at the wonders of nature.
"Xuan'er, rice planting is really magical. I have never seen so much water irrigated in the fields." Tu Subo said with great interest in his eyes.
Gu Yuexuan smiled slightly and patted his hand gently. "Bo'er, rice needs a lot of water to grow, especially during the jointing, heading, and grain filling stages. Water is crucial to the growth of rice."
Tu Subo frowned and asked curiously, "Then why doesn't wheat need so much water?"
Gu Yuexuan stopped and looked at Tu Subo, patiently explaining, "Wheat is a dryland plant. It requires less water during its growth. Furthermore, wheat has a well-developed root system that can absorb moisture from the soil. Rice, on the other hand, needs to be soaked in water for a long time so that its roots can fully absorb nutrients."
Tu Subo nodded thoughtfully and asked, "Where does this water come from?"
Gu Yuexuan pointed to the canal in the distance and said, "Look, we dug that canal over there last winter. We divert river water here and then distribute it to each rice field through the canal. This way, we can control the flow of water and ensure that the rice fields have enough water."
Tu Subo looked at the shimmering water, a trace of envy flashing in his eyes: "Xuan'er, the villagers here are really smart. They can actually come up with such a plan."
Gu Yuexuan smiled proudly: "This is the result of the wisdom of our ancestors. However, there are also shortcomings. For example, there is less rain, so we need to manage water resources more carefully."
As she spoke, Gu Yuexuan led Tu Subo to the edge of the rice paddies and began to release water. She carefully adjusted the angle of the bamboo bucket to ensure that every patch of rice paddies was evenly moistened by the water.
Tu Subo looked at her skillful movements and couldn't help feeling deeply moved.
He scratched his head and said, "Xuanxuan, I always thought that the land was divided into plots so that two kinds of crops could be planted alternately, which would increase the utilization rate of the land."
Gu Yuexuan smiled slightly, a hint of pride flashing in her eyes. She patted Tu Subo's shoulder gently and said, "It seems that you still have a lot to learn. In fact, the planting requirements and details of different grain crops are different, and they need to be studied one by one."
Tu Subo frowned and looked at Gu Yuexuan in confusion: "Then why can't we plant them interspersed? This will save space and increase yields."
Gu Yuexuan shook her head gently, her eyes revealing patience. "Think about it, if we plant two crops alternately, they will compete for nutrients in the soil during their growth, which will affect the yield. Moreover, different crops have different requirements for soil, and intercropping may lead to soil infertility."
As they were talking, they had already arrived at the field.
Gu Yuexuan pointed to a rice field and continued to explain, "Look, the rice in this field requires a fixed amount of water and fertilizer. If we plant other crops on this land, it may lead to uneven distribution of water and fertilizer, affecting the growth of the rice."
Tu Subo nodded thoughtfully, but still a little confused: "Then what should we do?"
Gu Yuexuan smiled, her eyes gleaming with wisdom. "In fact, different crops can be planted alternately to avoid competing for soil nutrients. Let me give you an example."
She took Tu Subo to an open space next to the rice paddies and pointed at the rice seedlings. "Look, we've planted rice fish in this paddy field. Rice fish are a special kind of fish that can swim freely in the paddies, eat pests, and help loosen the soil. This way, we're preventing pests from harming the rice and improving land utilization."
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