Chapter 136: Everything You Want
Wei Hu, who was watering the fields nearby, came up to Li Laosan and asked with humility and envy, "Bai Tai, the rice seedlings in your fields are growing really well. I see you releasing ducks into the fields every day. Is there some secret to that? The ducks are already grown, so how come they don't crush the seedlings?"
"That's right. It doesn't look like it's been damaged at all. Who knew the seedlings would grow so well? They said before that the roots were floating and would die in two or three days..."
Wei Hu patted Erniu.
Erniu shook off Wei Hu's claws and said, "What are you afraid of? Bai Tai is not a stingy person. Everyone is watching. These seedlings are growing straight and steady day by day. The ones we planted can't catch up."
Li Laosan thought of what his mother had specifically told him a few days ago and smiled naively. "For us, this is just a lucky coincidence. It's okay to tell you about it. But if you try to learn from me next year and only learn the basics and don't grow as well as we do, don't blame me."
"No, we must learn everything, not just the basics."
Wei Hu spoke so hastily that everyone laughed after he finished.
Erniu urged, "Bai Tai, tell me quickly. Tell me quickly."
"Then let me talk about the ducks first. You've all seen them. When we're soaking our fields, we drive the ducklings out to swim in the mud every day. We don't need to feed them much after they return; they eat their fill in the fields. Have you noticed? There are almost no snails in our fields; they've all been eaten by the ducks."
"My mother said that if we let the ducks come to swim every now and then, they'll eat the bugs so we don't have to catch them later. The duck droppings can also fertilize the fields..."
Everyone nodded in agreement, so that's what it was.
"No wonder, I haven't seen you catching bugs much... Is it too late for me to hatch a few ducks now?"
"It's definitely not as good as mine, but if we eat the grasshoppers, we should still be able to catch up." Li Laosan said proudly.
My mother said that if someone asks, I can tell them, but I can’t tell them everything…
You have to learn to hide it and let others know that it is not easy in order to keep people interested.
You should not have the intention to harm others, but you must be on guard against others.
I have to say the ugly words upfront.
As they walked Li Laosan back to Old Li's house, Wei Hu whispered to Erniu beside him, "Have you noticed that Li Baitai has become smarter? I've heard that people who eat well have sharper minds, but I didn't believe it before."
Li Baitai, who was being bitten by crickets, was completely unaware of it. He went to fetch water as soon as he got home after working in the fields.
The house uses a lot of water during this period.
Luo Yongkang would come in the morning and help carry three or four buckets of water before leaving.
It’s basically enough until noon. Li Laosan will come back and pick some more, and it will be enough for the afternoon.
In the evening, Qin Fangci took some time to take Li Lao Da to Li Mugen's grave, carrying incense, candles, and paper money.
Boss Li, who was a little tired after a day's work, came back and baked a pot of dried meat. He was so tired that he closed his eyes and crawled onto the bed.
Daya wiped my face, hands and neck, and Erya washed my feet.
Big Brother Li slept in a mess, there was no place for Mrs. Du, so Daya, Erya and Sanya slept together.
Some raised their feet, some pushed, and finally pushed the dead pig-like man inward and turned him over, making room for Du.
San Ya whispered, "It would be nice if we had another bed, one for Dad, and one for Mom and me."
Daya rubbed her little head and said, "If you think your dad stinks, come and sleep with us tonight."
Daya looked at Mrs. Du again and said, "Mom, be careful, or dad might kick you."
Mrs. Du fumbled with the last bit of glue in her hand to stick it on. The family had been busy with work lately and the shoes were worn out.
Her mother-in-law felt sorry for her and didn't want her to do any heavy work, so Mrs. Du took over the shoemaking work.
"I know, it's too crowded for the three of you to sleep. Sanya, you should come sleep with us."
Qin Fangci heard it when she passed by the door, stopped at the door and knocked.
"Milk."
The people in the room came out.
Qin Fangci looked at Mrs. Du and said, "Don't do it after dark. It hurts your eyes. Take Daya to sleep in Baisong's small room. The baby in your belly is due in the next few days. If you feel uncomfortable, don't hold it in. Ask Daya to call for help."
"Mom, this isn't good. That's my uncle's house."
Mrs. Du was worried that if she accidentally started the fire, the dirt would get into her uncle's house, which would be bad for him.
"Mom, we have enough space here. My uncle might be back in a couple of days."
Qin Fangci knew what Mrs. Du was worried about. Since ancient times, it has been considered unlucky for women to give birth.
"Then Erya and Sanya can sleep with me and Yulan, and you and Daya can sleep on the same bed." Qin Fangci waved at Erya and Sanya.
Erya and Sanya looked at their mother, then ran towards Qin Fangci happily.
Mrs. Du knew that her refusal would upset her mother-in-law, so she warned Erya and Sanya: "Don't kick around at night. Listen to grandma and your aunt."
"We know mother."
Yuan overheard this and came over to share a small suggestion that had been weighing on her mind for a long time.
"Mom, why don't we not build a workshop for now and build a row of houses over there? The children are growing up soon, and it will be easier for them to learn to read in a house. After we move into the new houses, we can clean up this place and turn it into a workshop. What do you think?"
What a clever little guy.
"You are so smart. Do you think I have thought of such a good idea?"
Yuan said awkwardly, "Mom, do you think it's not okay?"
"Of course that's not possible," Qin Fangci patted Yuan's shoulder, "Be good, get up early tomorrow and work hard, and you'll have the house you want."
Qin Fangci took Erya and Sanya away. Yuan stood there for a long time without coming to her senses. When she came to her senses, she and Du were the only ones left there.
Yuan chuckled like a pervert, "Sister-in-law, did you see that? Mother is so good to me, hehe."
Mrs. Du: "..." If she heard correctly, mother was asking her second brother and his wife to work hard.
Qin Fangci slept in the same bed with Erya and tucked Sanya next to the already asleep Li Yulan.
Li Yulan was so tired these days that she fell asleep in bed without even having time to chat with her mother.
The words I wanted to recognize flashed through my mind and then disappeared without a trace.
It’s okay, there’s still half a month left, there’s still time.
It was the first time for Erya to sleep in the same bed with her grandmother. She was excited, nervous and cautious. She curled up into a small ball obediently, trying to leave more space for Qin Fangci.
The little man yawned softly.
She heard her grandma say that if they worked hard, they would have the house they wanted.
It’s a pity that by that time she will be married.
She saw several aunts and sisters secretly go to see her mother when her grandmother was not at home.
Some want to arrange a marriage for the eldest sister, some want to arrange a marriage for her, and some want to arrange a marriage for the youngest sister.
Even Xiao Si Ya was not spared, but Aunt San blocked them all.
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