Chapter 318 Take my daughter to the farm!
In the next few days, Qin Zhizhi and Wanwan exchanged cotton seedling cultivation methods and studied them in detail.
Qin Qingyuan and Gu Yunfei rushed back to Beijing the day before the Lantern Festival. The couple returned to Beijing early.
First, the others wanted to stay in their hometown for a few days before returning to Beijing, and second, Qin Qingyuan and Qin Qingyun had to go on duty.
So the two brothers and Gu Yunfei returned to Beijing early, just in time to celebrate the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.
Seeing her grandson and granddaughter-in-law come back, Mrs. Qin was very happy.
As for the son and daughter-in-law, since they have finally made the trip back, it is natural for them to want to stay a few more days.
Gu Yunfei came back, and Qin Zhizhi specifically told Gu Yunfei again about trying to grow cotton.
"Sister-in-law, didn't we agree on this a long time ago? I've already given the order to the manor. The land is reserved for you."
The last time Qin Zhizhi told Gu Yunfei that she wanted to try growing cotton, Gu Yunfei notified the manager of the farm.
"Then let's go over in a couple of days and take a look. We can also bring Grandpa, the first and second uncles with us. I've already discussed the seedling cultivation with them."
Qin Zhizhi was worried and decided to go to the farm to take a look in person.
"Sister-in-law, why don't we take Nian Nian with us to stay for a few days? That way, you can feel at ease when doing things. I don't know how to raise seedlings, so I can help you take care of Nian Nian."
Gu Yunfei felt that she could not help her sister-in-law with the seedling cultivation, but she could help take care of her niece so that her sister-in-law would have time to do something.
Qin Zhizhi thought about it seriously and decided that it was not impossible. She was worried if she didn't go, but she was also worried if she went and left her daughter at home.
"Then let's take Nian Nian with us and stay there for a few days!"
"Okay, I'll send someone to the farm to tell them to prepare their accommodation in advance."
Gu Yunfei just made a suggestion, but she didn't expect her sister-in-law to really agree. If her little niece wants to go, then she has to clean up well and ensure that she lives comfortably.
"Okay, thank you for your hard work. I'll leave the accommodation for my daughter and me to you." Qin Zhizhi said with a smile.
She was still confident in Gu Yunfei's work, and she believed that it would be done properly.
Gu Yunfei immediately sent someone to the farm to inform the manager, and had already started thinking about what to bring for Xiaotuan.
Qin Zhizhi felt warm in her heart when she saw the busy Gu Yunfei. Her daughter was so lucky to have such an aunt and aunt.
Three days later, Qin Zhizhi and his group set out for Zhuangzi.
If her daughters-in-law had not returned to Beijing yet, Mrs. Qin would have insisted on going with them.
Before leaving, he repeatedly told Old Man Qin not to just focus on work, but to take good care of Qin Zhizhi, Nian Nian, and Gu Yunfei.
Despite the three people's repeated assurances, Mrs. Qin was still a little worried. Fortunately, Qin Zhizhi and Gu Yunfei brought the maids and the old woman with them.
Gu Jinghuai and Qin Qingyuan looked resentful. Their wives and daughters were not at home. They were unhappy and did not want to go on duty.
Qin Zhizhi looked at the expressions of her husband and elder brother and told the driver to go faster.
Gu Yunfei's farm is closer than the Qin family's farm, not far from the city gate.
It took less than half an hour to arrive at the manor from the manor. Gu Yunfei had already made arrangements at the manor, and everything went smoothly when they arrived at the manor.
Qin Zhizhi fed her daughter and handed her over to the care of the wet nurse and the old woman, while she and Old Man Qin and a few others began to busy themselves with the seedling cultivation.
The few of them first selected a piece of land suitable for growing seedlings on the farm. Of course, it was Wanwan who guided Qin Zhizhi to choose it.
Mr. Chen Er was also there. After Qin Zhizhi told him her requirements for the land, he helped her choose. As a result, he found that the land Qin Zhizhi chose was more in line with her requirements.
Young Master Chen admired Qin Zhizhi silently in his heart. He felt that Qin Zhizhi should work in the Agricultural Institute. Her outstanding farming skills were perfect for the position.
After selecting the land for growing seedlings, Qin Zhizhi took a few people back first.
Qin Zhizhi sorted out the specific seedling cultivation methods, gave each person a copy, and asked them to study them first, and then continue in the afternoon.
Because it was almost noon, Qin Zhizhi had to feed Nian Nian and play with her daughter for a while.
Naturally, the few of them had no objections. They knew that this matter could not be rushed, and they would not do it. They all listened to Qin Zhizhi.
After Qin Zhizhi returned to her residence, the wet nurse, the old woman and Gu Yunfei were playing with the little girl.
Qin Zhizhi took her daughter in her arms, and was filled with admiration.
"Sister-in-law, we'll be having lunch soon. Nian Nian has been very well behaved today."
Gu Yunfei had already asked someone to prepare lunch. Since her sister-in-law was coming to the farm to do some work, she must eat something good.
"Just send the food to Grandpa and Second Master Chen directly. Let's send it here."
Qin Zhizhi felt that there was no need to eat lunch together, it would be more convenient to eat separately.
"Okay, sister-in-law. I'll send someone to take it there soon."
Gu Yunfei also felt that it was more convenient to eat separately, so that she could stay together with Nian Nian.
After lunch and a good rest, Qin Zhizhi played with her daughter for a while before going to find Old Man Qin and the others.
Qin Zhizhi and Wanwan exchanged high-quality cotton seeds. These seeds were late-harvest cotton seeds with thin, intact skin and no diseases or pests.
Qin Zhizhi spent a high price to exchange it with Wanwan, and Wanwan was very happy. He liked the high-quality exchange.
Old Man Qin and his companions looked at the seeds, and tacitly did not ask where the seeds came from. Although Young Master Chen was curious, he chose to keep his mouth shut.
He is only passionate about farming, and he doesn't gossip about other things. He knows that sometimes knowing too much is not a good thing.
"Zhizhi, is this a seed?"
Old Man Qin and his companions stared curiously at the cotton seeds that Qin Zhizhi had exchanged.
"Yes, grandpa, don't think they are ugly. When the time comes, you will grow snow-white cotton." Qin Zhizhi explained to them with a smile.
"We are looking forward to it. Zhizhi, what should we do now?"
When they heard about the snow-white cotton, they became even more excited. They were now full of energy and hoped that they could successfully grow the seedlings and see the cotton that Qin Zhizhi mentioned as soon as possible.
"What we have to do this afternoon is soak the seeds." Qin Zhizhi ordered someone to bring a few large wooden basins.
After explaining the precautions to a few people, I first put 40-50℃ warm water in the wooden basin (Qin Zhizhi asked Wanwan to help measure the water temperature).
Let Old Man Qin and others put their hands into the wooden basin to feel it. This water temperature is about right.
Then several people soaked the exchanged cotton seeds in a wooden basin.
"Let's put the seeds in the pot and soak them first."
"Zhizhi, how long should this be soaked?"
"At least until noon tomorrow, or the same time tomorrow, usually between six and twelve hours."
After a busy period of work, several people soaked all the cotton seeds in the basin.
The next step was to wait. Old Man Qin and his companions had nothing to do, so they went for a stroll around the farm.
Young Master Chen stayed behind to observe the changes in the seeds during the soaking process.
He also took a picture album and made detailed records of everything from the appearance of the seeds, precautions for soaking, and water temperature requirements, and also provided illustrations and annotations.
These are all valuable experiences, and are particularly important for promoting planting in the future.
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