When Cheng Shun heard that it was good for Jin Yan, he did not refute Cheng Yue's words.
Their eldest grandson is going to be an official in the future, so they, the family members, cannot fall behind and must improve their reputation.
So, the father and daughter called Cheng Jinyan and went to Zhang Lizheng's house together.
I had originally planned to call Cheng Jinxing, but Cheng Jinxing was training in Shanshui and had not returned home yet, so I didn't go over to call him.
"Brother Shunzi, Fatty, Jinyan, what's going on so late at night?"
Zhang Li was enjoying the cool air on a lounge chair in the yard and was almost asleep. When he saw the three people coming, he was surprised.
"Guangming, you're not a kid anymore. It's cool to lie in the yard in this weather. Aren't you afraid that Cuifen won't call you back to the house if you fall asleep? You're already in your forties, and she still thinks you're a young and strong man!"
Cheng Shun wanted to scold anyone who was younger than him or of a lower generation than him.
The two families have a good relationship and everyone is used to it.
The wife of the village head and her daughter poured water and served snacks and invited the few people into the house to sit down.
"Didn't you tell me this afternoon that the villagers also wanted to grow watermelons? I brought Pang Ya here. Now our Pang Ya is the one making the decision, so just tell her directly!"
After Cheng Shun finished speaking, he took the bowl and drank water.
"Uncle Village Chief, I wonder how many families want to plant melons?"
Cheng Yue continued what Cheng Shun said.
"There are a total of 49 households in our village now. During the days you were selling melons, I saw that many of them had the same intention. After noon today, eleven or twelve families came to tell me about this, so I went to ask your father at 1:00 this afternoon!"
Zhang Lizheng said it truthfully.
"Uncle Village Chief, Jin Yan just told me that we can follow the example of Dalinzi Village. Doesn't Dalinzi Village specialize in growing medicinal herbs? Let's specialize in growing fruit. I see that our village grows a lot of fruit, such as loquats, cherries, peaches, pears, and oranges. Although each family only has one or two, and they can satisfy their cravings when they are ripe, they are really no worse than those sold outside."
Cheng Yue said.
Cheng Jinyan was stunned. When did I say that?
"Jin Yan is indeed a scholar! He's busy enough studying on weekdays, yet he still thinks about blind dates!"
Zhang Lizheng praised sincerely.
"Second Grandpa, don't say that. I..."
Cheng Jinyan wanted to say I didn’t say anything, but Cheng Yue looked at him and he shut up.
"Uncle Village Head, instead of watermelon seeds, it's better to get watermelon seedlings. My family will grow the seedlings next year and give them directly to everyone. This way, they're more likely to survive than sowing seeds. Besides watermelons, Uncle Village Head might as well give everyone a suggestion: clean up the wasteland in the village and plant fruit trees. My second brother has channels to get seedlings. If we plant them on a large scale, we can also earn more money when the fruits are ripe, right?"
Cheng Yue continued.
"That being said, caring for fruit trees is no easier than tending to crops! Well, I'll gather everyone together at the threshing floor one day and hear their opinions."
Zhang Lizheng pondered for a while, unable to make a decision on his own, so he said.
"Okay. Uncle Village Head, just mention it to everyone. No matter what everyone decides, anyone who wants to grow watermelons can come to me and buy watermelon seedlings next year. We're all from the same village, so I won't charge too much. Five cents per seedling will be fine."
Cheng Yue nodded and said.
This seedling definitely cannot be given away for free.
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