Chapter 167 Sprouts sprouted in heavy snow?
The old lady was so angry that she slammed the table. "What's your attitude? I'm your mother. Would I harm your second brother? I just hope he can have a better life and not have his talent buried!"
Tu Suting stood up and said with a firm look, "Mother, I know you're concerned, but please also understand my second brother's choice. Everyone has their own way of life. My second brother may think his current job is good enough, and we shouldn't force him to change."
The old lady's face turned even uglier. She pointed at her chest and said in a trembling voice, "I meant well, but you say that to me. I really raised all these sons of yours in vain!"
Tu Suting looked at the old lady's grief and felt a little sorry for her. He softened his tone and said, "Mother, I don't mean anything else. I just hope you can respect my second brother's choice. He may not want to be a teacher. He has his own goals in life."
The old lady sighed and sat back in her chair. She looked at Tu Suting with helplessness in her eyes. "I'm just worried about him. I'm worried that he'll regret it in the future. You know, when I was young, I always felt regretful because I didn't have the opportunity to study. I don't want to see my sons suffer the same fate."
Tu Suting stepped forward, gently held the old lady's hand, and said softly, "Mother, don't worry, my second brother will live a good life. We will support his choice and work hard to make our lives better. You don't have to worry."
The old lady looked at Tu Suting, a trace of relief flashing in her eyes. She patted Tu Suting's hand and said, "Okay, since you all said so, I won't force it. But you must remember, no matter what you do, you must do your best and don't let me down."
Tu Suting nodded in agreement. He knew that the old lady was doing this for their own good, and he also understood her concerns.
The old grandfather carefully removed a sealed silver note from his purse. This was the money he had privately gifted to Tu Subo. He gestured for Xi Lanfang to take it, then slowly spoke, "Keep this money. The purchase of land, sheds, and seeds is finalized. If needed later, simply transfer it directly from the account."
"The matter has been settled. Everyone go back and rest."
Soon after the meal, the younger generations felt sleepy and went back to their bedrooms to sleep, while the elders who participated in the decision-making also got up and prepared to return to their own residences.
Suddenly, the old grandfather said in a deep voice: "Bo'er stay."
Half an hour later, Gu Yuexuan heard the faint sound of the door hinge turning while half asleep. Wrapped in a warm blanket, she asked vaguely, "Is it settled?"
Tu Subo closed the door quietly and asked gently, "Did I disturb you?"
"No."
She yawned lazily and said softly, "I just haven't fallen asleep yet."
"What did your grandfather talk to you about?"
She just asked casually, but Tu Subo's ears were clearly filled with the old grandfather's intimidating voice: "Have you really decided to place all your hopes on Yuexuan?"
"If her prediction comes true, then your choice at this moment is naturally understandable, but what if it goes against your wishes?"
"What she proposed is an ambition that no one has been able to achieve for thousands of years. Whether it is just a fantasy or truly achievable, we still don't know. Before the trump card is revealed, are you truly ready to go all in and put it all on the line?"
The old grandfather deeply admires Gu Yuexuan's dedication to land research. Although he finds her innovative ideas novel, he will support them with all his strength.
However, support and betting are two different things after all.
Tu Subo is making a bet.
He took out the little money he had left and bet at all costs that Gu Yuexuan would succeed.
Tu Subo sighed deeply, took off his heavy coat, and lightly jumped onto the bed. He gently embraced Gu Yuexuan, who was still lightly sleeping, and gently stroked her head with his chin, whispering, "I do think your idea is a little incredible."
If someone else stood in front of him and made such a boast, no matter how fantastic their words were, he would never be shaken.
But the person who said this was Gu Yuexuan...
Gu Yuexuan didn't hear his whispers clearly in her deep sleep. She just found a comfortable position in his arms out of habit and drowsily responded, "What's wrong?"
"Nothing."
"It's just that what you said is hard for me to disagree with."
Therefore, I will naturally believe in you regardless of everything, without any regrets.
Under Tu Subo's delicate care, he didn't want Gu Yuexuan to feel any extra pressure. With an almost imperceptible tenderness, he leaned over and gently placed a kiss on the center of her soft hair. "Everything will be fine. Sleep well."
Even if you encounter setbacks, don't worry.
Since he dared to jump into the gambling game with bare hands, he was already prepared to bear the consequences of winning or losing.
Every decision he makes will never become a burden on Gu Yuexuan's shoulders.
Gu Yuexuan was completely unaware of Tu Subo's inner complexities. She just subconsciously rubbed his soft collar, and her breathing gradually became soft and slow.
Tu Subo didn't sleep a wink the whole night.
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At dawn the next day, in the first greenhouse at the foot of Qiu Mountain.
Aunt Hu squatted beside the ridge of the field, staring intently with wide eyes, and couldn't help but slap her thighs excitedly. "Oh my! I never thought that the seeds sown in this snowy season would actually sprout! Look at these tender white roots extending downwards!"
The two greenhouses are of different heights and connected by a dug-through kang path in the middle.
At the end of the kang, firewood burns in the stove day and night, and the heat emitted is continuously transported along the kang to the inside of the greenhouse. Once you lift the heavy curtain and step inside, you can feel the obvious temperature difference between indoors and outdoors.
It's warm in the greenhouse.
The woman who had accompanied Aunt Wu rubbed her hands and said with a smile, "It's not surprising that the seeds have sprouted. The oilcloth on the roof and the straw coated with tung oil on the sides have tightly enclosed the greenhouse. The warmth inside is even warmer than in early spring. Any seeds you sow will naturally grow."
Although it was icy and snowy outside, the cold was biting.
But the seeds were not sown in the open air.
This planting method was indeed novel to the villagers, but everyone present was an experienced farmer.
When the village chief first proposed to build a greenhouse with the Tu Su family, Aunt Wu was very nervous, fearing that all the hard work would be in vain.
But when she saw the real scene today, her mood gradually became hot.
The severe cold in Fangling lasts for almost half a year, and the arable land at home can actually be used for planting for only a little over half a year. Most of the time, we can only wait for the ice and snow to melt and spring to come.
If this greenhouse is successful, there will be new hope for the six months delayed by wind and snow.
By then, no matter what crops are planted, they can meet the family's winter food needs. Isn't this much better than waiting for spring to come?
Aunt Wu's heart was pounding, and she couldn't wait to ask Gu Yuexuan, "Xuanxuan, how many days have you sown these seeds? Did you only see the white roots today?"
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