Xia Youyou waited until he finished eating before asking about the greenhouse situation. "Have the vegetables grown yet?" It's been half a month.
"Yes, they were a little bit covered by the snow, but the damage wasn't too big. We'll be able to harvest in half a month. This time we only planted spinach, celery, and cabbage. It was just a trial, so the harvest wasn't big, but it's good news."
"It's OK. A harvest is half the success. It proves the feasibility of greenhouse vegetable cultivation. Next year we will be able to plant more and promote it nationwide so that more people can eat winter vegetables."
Cao An also thought so. When he first prepared these things, he was aiming to benefit the country and the people.
"I'll write a report when I get home today. Once it's approved, I can plant a batch right away."
"What about that rice expert I asked you to contact last time? Any news?"
Cao An lowered his head dejectedly, "No, I was blocked from doing so when I proposed it."
"How come?"
"We still have to wait for reform and opening up!" "We still have two years left!" "Someone above us is controlling things. There's no way to change it. We can only wait. I'll apply for permission to plant on a small scale in the spring. Once we've had some success, maybe the people above us will know about the benefits."
"This is the only way. It will make life difficult for those who can't afford to eat. We have to wait a little longer!"
“Hopefully they can hold on.”
This heavy topic comes to a halt again. The current national conditions are like this. No one can change it. We can only wait.
After dinner, Cao An took Xia Youyou inside the greenhouse. Unlike the bleak scene outside, the greenhouse was lush and green, and the celery was growing particularly well.
Xia Youyou brushed her hand over the wet leaves and sniffed the celery. "What a nice smell!" She had never seen such vibrant green at the base. Since arriving here, the trees outside were only a deep green, not this emerald green.
Cao An touched her head and said, "You can get some celery back to try."
"Well, no need. They are still too young. Wait until they are ripe before eating. There is no rush."
She just likes to look at it, and the green makes her feel particularly lively.
"Brother, after spring comes, I also want to grow vegetables with you."
"Oh! Aren't you afraid of the sun now?"
"I'm still scared!" But I want to see the process of seeds germinating, growing and maturing, so I think I can overcome the sun and other things.
Cao An was helpless and patted her head lovingly. "You can come and see me occasionally. It will take several days for the seeds to grow into seedlings. We can talk about it then."
"Spring is coming soon! I'm so excited!"
"Let's go home!" Cao An hadn't had a good shower or sleep for a few days, and he felt smelly.
Liu Hui had already prepared hot water at home, guessing that Cao An would return today after the snow stopped. She also felt sorry for her son, so she heated water on both stoves.
As soon as the two entered the house, Liu Hui came out to greet them. Seeing Cao An's unshaven beard and haggard face, she felt a pang of sadness. Her son had been obedient since childhood, never giving her any worries, and he had become even more sensible as he grew up.
"Go take a shower, the hot water is ready, I'll get you some clothes."
"Mom, stop working. There are clothes in the space. I'll go wash them now."
"Go ahead, go ahead. After you finish washing, go to bed. Mom will wash your clothes for you."
Cao An smiled and went into the bathroom.
When he came out of the shower, Liu Hui was already in the kitchen preparing dinner. "Mom, what are we having for dinner?" He was hungry again, having almost digested his lunch.
"The beef and fish that Youyou brought will definitely fill you up."
When Xia Youyou saw Cao An come out, he had shaved off his beard, and his fierce face was a little gentle.
"Chinese New Year is just half a month away. Are you going to have a day off tomorrow, Anzi? Take your sister out for some shopping. And while you're there, look for some nice clothes and buy her a couple. It's her birthday during Chinese New Year, and it's her first year at our house."
This birthday is Xia Youyou’s birthday in the future. When registering her household registration, Liu Daya’s age and Xia Youyou’s birthday were used.
New Year's Day.
Her life in the afterlife was always lonely, and she never had a proper birthday. Her parents were away all year round, only returning to the base on occasional holidays. While other families celebrated the New Year with great fanfare, she sat alone at the base all night long.
I looked at my mother gratefully and took her hand. "Thank you, Mom. I have all the clothes, no need to buy any more. I'm so happy to have you by my side!"
"Silly girl, you don't need to buy clothes for your birthday, but you need them for the New Year. People always wear new clothes during the New Year. Be obedient, and let your brother take you there tomorrow so you can choose two outfits."
"Thank you, Mom." His eyes were red and he turned his head quietly to wipe away the tears that were overflowing.
Cao An walked over to her, rubbed her head, and comforted her silently.
"Brother, will you take me to the movies tonight?"
"No, just sleep well tonight and take me out for a walk tomorrow." Knowing that he hadn't slept well for a few days, she didn't want to make Cao An tired again.
"Why are you so sensible?" It's better to be a little willful so that you won't suffer in the future.
"You feel sorry for me, so of course I feel sorry for you too. I'm really lucky to be here, and meeting you is my greatest luck." Xia Youyou couldn't hold back, and two lines of tears dripped down her black pupils.
Cao An had calluses on his hands, and to avoid scratching her, he simply wiped them away with the back of his hand. "Why are you still getting pimples?"
Liu Hui was also amused and patted her arm around hers. "Don't overthink it, we're a family now!"
"Alright, alright, add some more firewood, the fire is almost out." After stir-frying the food in the pot, he took out the bowl and served it. "Let's eat!"
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