“No,” Jiang Xu said resolutely. “Fish can be caught anytime, but the roof must be repaired. Otherwise, what will happen when it leaks when it rains?”
Early spring is cold, and your mother is frail and can't stand the cold.
“Uncle,” Huang Xiaosi said hesitantly, poking his fingers, “I heard that fish soup is good for the body and is especially suitable for people who are weak.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xu's face immediately brightened. "Didn't we say we were going to catch fish? Take the stuff and let's go!"
Things change so fast!
"I knew it," Huang Xiaosi thought to himself. He knew his uncle would agree if he said that.
As long as he is good to his mother and it is within his uncle's ability, even if he wants the stars, his uncle will find a way to get them for him.
This isn't how you treat your older sister; it's clearly how you pamper her like your own daughter.
Huang Xiaosi thought about it and realized that even Xiaowu had never been spoiled so ruthlessly by his mother.
"Okay, I'm leaving now!"
Huang Xiaosi smiled and agreed, then turned around and brought Huang Yi, Xiao Wu, Da Niu, and Er Niu along.
Then, a group of people escorted Jiang Xu out of the courtyard.
Suddenly, the courtyard became completely empty.
Inside the room, Jiang Nuan and Grandma Jiang sat facing each other. Without the slightest hesitation, she voiced her concerns.
“Mother, spring plowing is coming soon. I know a way to increase production and feed more people,” Jiang Nuan said, then asked hesitantly, “but I don’t know if I should share it.”
“Don’t take it out,” Old Mrs. Jiang said, her eyes gleaming. “At least not now.”
She paused for a moment and then explained, “The methods you learn from the gods may not work in the human world. If they actually increase production, that’s fine, but if something goes wrong, even if you have good intentions, people will still resent you.”
“Mother, I can guarantee that production will increase,” Jiang Nuan said hesitantly. “I think everyone is having a hard time. We are all from the same village and clan. This method is beneficial to everyone. If we take it out a year earlier, fewer people will go hungry.”
While she chose her major because she liked it, she may also have had the idea of contributing to society.
In the past, with Grandpa Yuan around, these things weren't something a nobody like her needed to worry about. But now, her saintly heart has kicked in, and she really wants to do something.
Of course, all of this is predicated on the premise of self-preservation.
She cherished the life she had been given so hard to come by more than anyone else.
Knowing that his ideas were too naive, he consulted his mother, because old people are wise and experienced, and might just be able to come up with a surprising solution.
“You can’t just speak rashly,” Grandma Jiang sighed. “You don’t know how stubborn these old farmers are. Each of them has their own unique way of farming, and they care about their fields more than their own sons. Even if you talk until the end, they won’t let you ruin the land.”
"What do you mean by wasting land?" Jiang Nuan pouted in dissatisfaction. "This is called scientific farming!"
"Alright, forget about it," Grandma Jiang patted her daughter's shoulder. "If you want to cause trouble, go ahead and do it your own family's. When you see the benefits, they'll come knocking on your door without you even having to ask."
"Mother, how about this?" Jiang Nuan suggested, "I'll just spread the word that if anyone is willing, I'll take them to farm together; if not, that's fine too, we won't say anything more."
"Have your father-in-law deliver the message," Old Mrs. Jiang said, squinting her eyes. "He is of a higher generation and older, and he has some prestige in Huangjiakou. His words are more likely to be believed."
After thinking for a moment, Grandma Jiang added, "If anyone asks, just say you learned it from a book. A bunch of peasants can't read. That way, they can fill in the blank themselves without needing to explain too much."
Sure enough, the older they get, the more shrewd they become!
With Grandma Jiang's intervention, the last loophole was plugged.
It allows you to attract as many people as possible without putting yourself in danger.
Jiang Nuan really wanted to hug and kiss her mother.
“Mother, an old general is worth two of you. Even two of me can’t compare to you.”
"Alright," Old Mrs. Jiang gave her daughter a disdainful look, "Even three of you can't compare to me. If it weren't for me protecting you, you would have been locked up in the ancestral hall long ago for all the stupid things you've done."
The old lady sighed and continued, "Children are all a burden. There's nothing I can do but worry myself sick and try to plan for you. Fortunately, you've come to your senses now and aren't so foolish anymore."
These words made Jiang Nuan's eyes flicker.
Could it be that there's something else she doesn't know?
After thinking for a moment, Jiang Nuan tentatively asked, "Mother, when have I ever done anything stupid?"
"And you still say that," Grandma Jiang said angrily, "haven't you made enough stupid mistakes? I told you to treat Xiao Chuan and his siblings well, and what did you do? You actually tried to sow discord between your in-laws and them, are you stupid?"
In other words, your in-laws felt sorry for you and didn't think much of it.
Xiao Chuan and the others just think you're all talk and no action.
This whole family is so gullible; you fooled them both like that, and not a single one of them noticed! I don't know whether to be happy or angry!
I'm glad my daughter didn't crash.
She was angry that her daughter didn't care about her own child.
If you walk by the river often enough, you're bound to get your shoes wet. You might fool someone for a year, two years, ten years, or even a lifetime, but when things go wrong, you'll be crying.
"I was wrong," Jiang Nuan said, feeling incredibly guilty as she thought about how the Huang family elders treated their son. "I didn't mean to."
"Yes," Grandma Jiang nodded in agreement, "You did it on purpose!"
That's so heartbreaking!
We have no choice but to take the blame.
Taking a deep breath, Jiang Nuan said sincerely, "Mother, don't worry, I won't do anything stupid again."
Saying those words against her will was painful for Jiang Nuanxin.
I really don't want to admit that I made a stupid mistake. She's supposed to be a smart and wise little fairy.
The fairy was heartbroken, but she couldn't say it.
Thinking of this, Jiang Nuan's eyes reddened, tears welling up and swirling in her eyes, looking incredibly aggrieved.
In Grandma Jiang's eyes, this scene made her feel that her daughter had truly repented.
He patted Jiang Nuan's hand with satisfaction and said in a low voice, "You've finally grown up. It's good that you know you're wrong. Take good care of yourself before anyone finds out. No one will know."
The tone, almost like persuading a thief, gave Jiang Nuan the feeling that she was destined for a life of imprisonment, and that turning back was the only way to safety.
This is so frustrating!
"Don't worry, Mother," Jiang Nuan said, shaking off the strange feeling in her mind. "From now on, I will definitely turn over a new leaf and make sure that the eldest brother and the others feel the warmth of spring."
Upon hearing this, Grandma Jiang gave her daughter a strange look and slowly nodded, "As expected of a deity, not only did she teach you skills, but she also gave you a new brain. If you had been this clear-headed earlier, your mother wouldn't have had to worry so much."
Is this what a mother would say?
Jiang Nuan seriously doubted that she was no longer her mother's precious child.
She pouted, looking at Grandma Jiang with a wronged expression, "Mom, you're bullying me~"
"If I were to bully you, would you still be acting all spoiled here?" Old Mrs. Jiang raised her chin haughtily. "You should learn from your mother in the future, so you don't get sold out and still end up helping her count the money!"
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