So Song Anxin went to see Uncle Bai, who replied, "Don't rush, wait a little longer."
Song Anxin asked him, "Uncle Bai, why didn't Magistrate Yan let you study the waterwheel? With your skills, you could definitely develop it with some time."
He chuckled and said, "Fengnian's mother, this is a matter of water conservancy engineering. It has always been a very complicated matter, and it is no longer appropriate for me to get involved. Besides, aren't you going to be granted an imperial title? It would be best to let them develop it. They will speak up for you because they have your favor."
Song Anxin understood. People have to benefit too, right? Well, Magistrate Yan is reliable after all.
At noon, Song Anxin's whole family, her sister-in-law's family, and Uncle Bai and Asi naturally had another happy reunion meal together. Lin Fengyao, Feng He, Anbang, and the others ate more than usual, especially Lin Fengyao. After finishing his meal, he patted his round belly and sighed, "Ah, home-cooked meals are still the best."
Grandma Song, having tasted the long-awaited delicious food, also agreed with Lin Fengyao's words: "Hehe, Xin'er, this old woman also really likes your family's food."
Ah Si said, "That's why my master said he wanted to die in Linjia Village, to eat the last bite of food at Auntie's house, and that Linjia Village would be his final resting place."
Everyone burst into laughter upon hearing this. Old Man Bai glared at him, thinking, "Why does this kid always bring up my shortcomings?"
Song Anxin: "......" Uncle Bai, are you being reckless?!
After the meal, everyone went about their own business. Lin Fengnian went to the mushroom farm to check on the growth of the mushrooms. Perhaps because the technique was not up to standard the first time, the first batch of mushrooms, which should have grown in half a month, did not grow for a long time. It took almost a month for them to sprout. Fortunately, although the mushrooms came out late, the quality was quite good. They could be harvested once they grew a little bigger.
Lin Fengshou and Song Anbang went back inside to continue reading. Lin Fengshou also went to Heyang County, while Lin Fengyao and Erxi Dongzi took Da Xiaocao to the back room to check on the rabbits. Lin Fengyao was most worried about the rabbits at home, as he had been taking meticulous care of them. After he left, Lin Fengnian took over their care. All the female rabbits had already given birth to their first litter, with seven or eight babies in each litter. Therefore, the rabbit hutch in her back room workshop was expanding. Fortunately, the land she had bought was large enough. Her mother had also gone to find the old woman she had befriended in Linjia Village...
She and Meizi were preparing the braising liquid for the braised pork, waiting for Xiaohe and Shitou to bring over the cleaned pig offal. When they ran out of spices, she turned around and went to the corner where the spices were drying to get some more. Under the corner, she heard the sound of an oxcart rolling closer, and guessed that Shitou and Xiaohe were coming to drive the cart. Xiaohe and Shitou were still chatting.
Shi Tou sighed, "Feng Shou looks down on us now. Last time in Heyang County, he even told that Young Master Zhang that we were just his workers."
Xiaohe said, "Brother Fengshou is surrounded by high-ranking officials and nobles now. How could he possibly look up to us poor friends? Forget it, we don't care. We'll just work hard for Auntie's family and have a clear conscience."
Song Anxin stood in the corner with a tense expression. This second brother of hers has made a few rich friends and has even learned to look down on his childhood friend. He's really something.
That evening, Song Anxin solemnly discussed this matter with Lin Fengshou.
"Did Xiaohe and Shitou tell you, Mother? How can they be so petty? I only told them this because I wanted those people to look down on me. Why are they complaining to you, Mother?"
Song Anxin was furious: "It wasn't them who complained to me. I knew it myself, and you don't need to know how I found out. I'm asking you, who are you? Just because you have two friends who deliver goods in the village doesn't mean people will look down on you. You're not even from Linjia Village. If those people look down on you because you're a farmer, then they can't be considered friends."
Lin Fengshou turned his face away and said, "I understand, Mother. I won't treat Shitou and Xiaohe like that again next time."
Song Anxin: ? ? !! Shouldn't you have said you'd go apologize to Xiaohe Shitou?!
Song Anxin felt that her second child had suddenly entered a rebellious phase. This was too sudden, and she had no experience in raising children.
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Lin Fengshou suddenly seemed to remember something and said excitedly, "Mother, forget about Xiaohe and Shitou. Young Master Zhang recently introduced me to the eldest son of the famous wealthy Jiang family in Heyang County. His family's business has even expanded to Liuzhou. Mother, once I get in touch with this person, you can retire and enjoy your life."
Liuzhou is the prefectural capital above Ningdu County.
Song Anxin felt a headache coming on looking at her second son's smug expression. When a poor country boy is suddenly thrust into a world of extravagance and power, it's easy for him to be blinded. She could only patiently advise him:
"There are many opportunities to make money outside, but there are also more traps that can lead you astray. You must always weigh yourself and see yourself clearly, so that you will not be blinded by temporary wealth and huge profits."
Many things require a strong background and solid foundation to handle. If a huge benefit is presented to you, you need to consider why it would choose you, and whether you have the capability. Your mother has told you that you can't be impatient for quick success; you need to think things through before you act.
Lin Fengshou nodded and said, "Mother, don't worry. Young Master Zhang appreciates me and that's why he helped me make connections. I know what you mean, and I will be careful in my actions."
Song Anxin didn't know what to say, but she hoped that her second son would really listen to what she said.
"Go apologize to Xiaohe Shitou. True friends are hard to find, especially since you grew up together. Don't let things become distant."
Lin Fengshou waved his hand and said, "Mother, I know, don't worry about it."
Lin Fengyao and Song Anbang returned to the academy after resting for two days. Song Anxin prepared a lot of homemade food for them to take with them. She really understood how her grandparents packed all sorts of things for her when she went to study in another city. When Lin Fengyao hugged her and said he was reluctant to part with her, she almost cried. Fortunately, she didn't cry, otherwise it would have been too embarrassing in front of these children.
Half a month passed, and autumn deepened. The persimmon cake workshop successfully produced its first batch of persimmon cakes. Song Anxin personally went to the county to check out the market. Since her family had established a sales foundation in the two counties with their "Rich Eggs" and "Braised Delicacies," she first warmed up the market by placing the persimmon cakes in restaurants. Later, some snack shops, food stalls, and teahouses in the county naturally opened up the market as well.
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