On the second day of the second lunar month, the dragon raises its head.
Gu Shouxin and Cai Xiaolian planned to take their two daughters to the estate.
They came directly from the back of the mountain. It wasn't that they weren't bringing anyone else; they just wanted to go there first to plant some flowers before bringing the others over.
We obtained the house and land deeds in January, but since we were cooperating with the Li family, the children didn't have time to come and see them.
Gu Xin carried the small bamboo basket that her grandfather had woven for her, which was just the right height for her, and said as she walked, "Sister, you're so amazing! In less than a month, you've already figured out how much water to mix with a jade bead to determine how the crops will grow! I've been trying to figure it out for three months and I still haven't figured it out! All I know is how to throw the beads into the well."
Gu Nian smiled and said, "When you're my age, you'll be just as amazing."
Gu Xin: "You talk like you're so much older than me. You're only three years older than me, not even four. I've already turned eleven, and you still have six months until your birthday, you'll only be fifteen!"
Cai Xiaolian looked at her two daughters and said with a smile, "Stop arguing. Your mother is over thirty years old, and I'm not as smart as you two! It makes me so sad!"
Gu Shouxin: "Of the four family members, Mother is the most foolish!"
Cai Xiaolian glared at Gu Shouxin: "You think you're all grown up now? I have Mom's permission to deal with you! Girls, when your parents fight, whose side are you on?"
Gu Nian and Gu Xin said in unison, "Help Mom!"
Gu Shouxin chuckled and said, "That's only if you can keep up with me! Come on, Niannian, Xinxin, you've been standing on these plum blossom stakes for almost two months now, let's see if you can fly!"
Gu Shouxin ran away after he finished speaking.
Cai Xiaolian: "Girls, hurry up! We've caught up with your dad! Let's make him carry the three of us on his back!"
Gu Nian: "Xin Xin, you go ahead, I'll stay with Mom."
Gu Xin nodded: "Okay, sister, you protect Mom, I'll go after Dad!"
After saying that, Gu Xin sped up.
Cai Xiaolian: "Niannian, can you really practice light-body skills by standing on these plum blossom stakes?"
Gu Nian: "It shouldn't be the kind of light-body skill that you understand, Mother, but it does help with leg strength. Sister Huihui doesn't even use the front door to get home anymore; she just climbs over the wall."
Cai Xiaolian: "I want to try it too!"
Gu Nian looked her mother up and down: "...Mom, let's work hard to earn money! We can all protect you. Besides, even if you can't outrun us, don't you still have Grandma Xiao's four deadly weapons?"
Cai Xiaolian: "You brat, you're disgusted with me?! I'll pinch your round cheeks!"
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The family bickered and joked around, and in less than an hour they arrived at Gu Nian's estate.
Then they started to divide the work: Gu Nian adjusted the ratio of water to the jade beads, while the other three weeded and planted seeds.
It took me a whole day to finish.
Gu Shouxin went fishing in a stream not far from the village and encountered pheasants and rabbits. His family had dinner there.
After dinner, the family returned the way they came.
“There’s sandy land in that village, perfect. Once Dad finishes the county exam, we can go to the prefectural city, buy the people, and bring them back so we can grow watermelons.” It was late at night, so Gu Nian started talking about farming.
"Let's give the seeds we tried planting in Houyangou last time to Grandpa and Grandma to plant in the field next to the old house! Let Grandma Xiao and Brother Yuanyuan take some to plant too!" Gu Xin suggested.
"You really never forget your brother Yuanyuan!" Gu Nian poked Gu Xin's head in annoyance.
"Because the seeds were given to us by Brother Yuanyuan! The watermelons are also round, so they're especially suitable for Brother Yuanyuan to grow," Gu Xin said, rubbing her head.
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