Chapter 34
Jiang Zouwei lay down in the room and fell asleep early. In order to ensure energy and physical strength for the next day, adequate sleep is very important.
After a night of rest and recuperation, everyone got up the next day when the sun came out. They went out in groups of three or four to eat breakfast and then went to the field. To plant crops, they had to pull out the weeds on the ground first to clear the land.
"We grow rice here and vegetables and fruits on the other side." Ji Wenxue said excitedly while holding her notebook.
"It's a shame to pull out these grasses, they're still growing well." Although he said it was a pity, Ying Zhao bent down and started pulling. His hands were stained with the juice of the emerald green grass and some dark brown soil.
"Sister Wandi seems to have other arrangements for the grass. Didn't she just tell us to pile it in the designated place?" Ji Wenxue rolled up the sleeves of both arms.
"Oh, yes, I know. I heard it when I passed by just now. Wandi was going to use those grasses to make paper and ropes." Yao Si's voice arrived before he arrived in person. It was like a big loudspeaker held up from a long distance, and people could hear it clearly.
"So you want to make paper and string. This way we can record things easily and the grass won't be wasted!"
Ji Wenxue thought this arrangement was a good one. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Yao Si, who had just been pulling weeds from a distance behind her, now, in the blink of an eye, had actually run ahead of her.
Ji Wenxue looked intently in disbelief. Yao Si seemed like four people, rather than one. She grabbed a handful with each hand. Perhaps she was wearing some special shoes, or perhaps Yao Si had a special ability, but her feet pawed the ground like a puppy. Her method was unique, and Yao Si herself was like a motor, moving at a speed that was unmatched.
"Even the tractor would feel ashamed of itself." Ji Wenxue sighed.
However, Yao Si's enthusiasm was like the sun, unconsciously affecting everyone. After being amazed, everyone also rushed forward with all their strength. The scent of grass leaves quickly spread everywhere with the air.
Wandi picked up a blade of grass, examined it carefully, then cut it with a knife to examine the cross-section. Understanding the characteristics of the blade of grass is crucial for any endeavor. As she looked, she pricked her nose. "This smells wonderful." Besides the almost overwhelming presence of vegetation, there was also the crisp morning air and the distant sea breeze. With every breath, her nasal cavity felt like it was being massaged.
"But to be honest, this is not the smell of the dead grass." Jiang Zouwei lowered his head to look at another kind of grass, and looked up at Wan Di by the way.
"That's true."
Wandi smiled and said, "The ones over there can be left here as fertilizer. The rest can be processed."
Jiang Zouwei looked at it and memorized it in his mind, "Okay."
The sun gradually rose higher, warming everyone's backs. Everyone rested and prepared to rest. Wandi stood by the haystack, and everyone came over and greeted her with a smile.
"I've gotten a lot stronger these days. I definitely couldn't have moved such a huge pile before!"
"Sister, we're basically done over there. We'll go over and check again later, and work a little longer this afternoon. The land we were allocated will be all set."
"The weather is perfect today. If it were rainy and cloudy, it would be much harder to pull out the berries. It's getting a bit warmer now. I'm going to the river to wash my face later."
"You were right before. We women don't need to rely on anything. As long as we rely on ourselves, there is nothing we can't do." She said with an embarrassed smile.
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Wandi smiled and nodded in agreement. Witnessing their transformations firsthand filled her with inner satisfaction. Weak physical strength can be trained, weak strength can be gradually increased, and things you don't know can be learned slowly... Those problems aren't a big deal. It's the mindset of the person, the self-righteous belief that they can't do anything, that can bury even the most talented.
Since the emergence of human beings, women have been working non-stop. Their vitality and wisdom enable them to survive anywhere.
The work was tiring, but everyone enjoyed it because they had something to look forward to. At noon, the sun was at its peak, making it difficult to look directly at it. Everyone returned to Jiao Garden to rest in the shade.
"Everyone, take a rest first. I'm going to see a place." Wan Di said.
"Do we have to go now?" Ji Wenxue looked up and squinted her eyes at the scorching sun. It would be too painful to go out when it was so hot.
"Yes." Wandi said it briefly and left. Time was tight. In order to ensure the effect, they had to arrive at the place when the sun was at its brightest.
"You're so tired, and you still have to go out." Ji Wenxue watched Wan Di leave. She wanted to help, but her theoretical knowledge and physical skills were only limited, so she would only make things worse. "I'll go make Wan Di a summer soup so she can drink it when she gets back."
"Sister Zou Wei, where is Wan Di doing? Why does she have to go at noon?" Yao Si asked with his eyes wide open.
"I'm not sure either, but Wandi asked you to change the snake's medicine and feed it something at noon." Jiang Zouwei wrapped a thin, long grass around his finger boredly.
"Hey, great! I'll go right away!"
Yao Si stood up suddenly as he spoke, jumped between the big trees and ran away.
Jiang Zouwei continued to sit on the tree, looking at the trunk. The sunlight that filtered through the gaps in the tree was blown by the wind, and the spots of light also swayed on his face and body. Jiang Zouwei closed his eyes, feeling very comfortable and his heart became calm.
On the second and third days, everyone worked together to make the land from emerald green to bare. After the completion, everyone did not rest, but quickly began to loosen the soil and trim it, preparing to plant the seeds.
Such machines have been around for a long time. By the seventh generation, they were bankrupted due to climate change, environmental pollution, and a lack of arable land. By the time nutritional supplements became widely available, those machines had become largely unused antiques, now displayed in museums or private collectors. Their price reflected the premium attached to luxury goods, not the inherent value of the items themselves.
We use traditional manual labor to carry out all production.
"Putting these seeds in there gives me a great sense of accomplishment, as if I'm sending these little guys home one by one." Ji Wenxue's eyes lit up. The seeds in her palms were small and light, but they contained such great energy.
Yao Si followed behind Ji Wenxue. Every time Ji Wenxue placed a seed, she tossed a handful of soil on top to cover it. Her fingers could clearly feel how soft the soil was, yet it also gave her a full sense of solidity. "Yeah, I'm so envious. I feel safe living underground, but I don't like those underground cities that are built to look like surface streets. They feel rather depressing."
"I don't like that kind either. This more natural style is better."
Ying Zhao and Jiang Zouwei were paired together, and both were very silent. They were like two robots programmed not to talk to each other, not chatting, but they did their work very well and had a good understanding.
Ying Zhao couldn't say whether she liked this pattern or not. She was the type who tended to dictate her behavior based on the habits of others. With someone like Yao Si, who loved to chat, she would engage with them, answering frequently and keeping her words to herself. With someone like Jiang Zouwei, who was more reserved, she would respect them and enjoy the silence.
After several days of hard work, we finally planted all the seeds and everyone can take a break for a while.
Next to their land is a gently sloping hill covered with a thick layer of furry grass.
Wandi and the others lay on it one after another.
Yao Si: "Huh, I'm so tired, but luckily I finished it before dark!"
Ji Wenxue: "Yes, and judging by the weather, it might rain tomorrow. If we finish it today, we won't have to water it ourselves."
Evening: "It's so comfortable here. Looking at the vast area from a distance, it's a truly spectacular achievement."
Ying Zhao: "When I think about the fact that we will have stable food and won't have to go hungry, I can't help but feel happy. Working together and enjoying together is like a scene from a fairy tale.
Jiang Zouwei: “Yeah.”
Looking up, the sky turns gold, orange, and yellow. The distant trees and even more distant mountains are outlined in a golden halo. The appearance of the sunset glow makes the evening even more charming. The sun is getting lower and lower, but the warmth of the daytime sunlight has not yet completely dissipated. The warm atmosphere makes people want to go home. The evening breeze blows, carrying information from various places on the air currents.
"Sister Wandi, what are our plans next?" Ji Wenxue asked, her eyes narrowed slightly. As she asked Wandi, she silently asked herself: What did she want to do? After all the hard work, maybe a good night's sleep, then a chat with everyone. Even better, making some desserts or cookies.
"Everyone has worked hard these past few days. The next day is free for you to relax and enjoy the last few days of our football season. Chat with friends, play, or go for a walk."
Wandi spoke, her voice seemed to become softer.
"That's great! I was just worried about not having enough time lately. A few days ago, we went over the mountain looking for energy stones, and I found a huge, incredibly beautiful sea of flowers. I've always wanted to paint it!" Yao Si happily raised his hands and cheered. "I was a little tired just now, but now I feel so refreshed. Running five kilometers is a breeze for me now!"
Ying Zhao also smiled. Lately, she'd been following everyone's search for energy stones and then continued planting. She'd been putting her research aside for a few days, and the equipment she'd bought a while ago hadn't been put to good use yet. It was a good time to rest up, so she'd organize the data and analyze it. Who knows, maybe she'd find something new!
Jiang Zouwei's expression barely changed. She still had her own tasks to do, and she didn't really care whether she got to rest or not. If someone invited her to do something, she wouldn't refuse if she had the time. If no one invited her, she would usually stay in her room or go hiking for exercise.
When planning, Wandi doesn't like to meticulously list everything like a checklist. She simply sketches out the general outline in her mind, ensuring she has a solid grasp of the situation. The world is unpredictable, and plans often can't keep up with changes. Many things require adaptability.
After lying down for a while, everyone went home in the evening breeze.
A light drizzle began to fall in the early hours of the morning, reflecting the faint light, making the falling drops look like tiny shooting stars. Wandi had once visited a place where people called rain "dripping stars," and now it seemed apt, giving even ordinary precipitation a romantic air.
With the window closed, the little snake seemed to have crawled from the window to the table because of the cold, stretching its body leisurely and slowly wrapping itself around the crooked branch. The branch could be used to hold a pen, or even just a beautiful ornament if left alone.
Wandi kept track of the time. Although finding farmland was a pleasant surprise, she wasn't ready to give up her search for the energy stone. She could sense a strong intuition within her that this place was neither as peaceful nor as barren as it appeared.
Suddenly, a flash of lightning flashed outside the window, a fleeting moment of light before silence and darkness returned. Everyone was soundly asleep, no one noticing that the figure that had appeared by the window during the flash had vanished into the darkness outside.
Wandi went out. The world's weather, soil, oceans—everything is connected. Change and difference are the best opportunities for discovery.
Jiang Zouwei stood by the window. She heard the noise coming from Wandi's side and waited until Wandi was far away before she lay back down. This was her and Wandi's plan: one of them would go find the energy stone while the other stayed in Jiaoyuan to ensure the safety of their residence.
The next day, we slept comfortably until we woke up naturally, and then everyone got up one after another. The leisure time passed slowly, without any purpose, and we just acted according to our hearts.
I feel extremely happy while wasting my time.
A few short days passed in a flash, and the scorching summer heat was about to arrive. Wandi looked at the little snake at her bedside. A few days ago, the little snake's injuries had healed, and everyone was so happy that they even held a farewell party for it. But when they were about to send the little snake off, it kept wrapping its body around Wandi's arm.
The little snake still didn't want to leave. Wendy took it back to her room. Compared to its initial restraint, it was now noticeably bolder. Previously, it would obediently flit around the window and the branches on the table. Now, it would roam freely, even crawling up to Wendy's shoulder when she was sitting and resting its tail on her collarbone, looking rather spoiled.
Wandi thought it was very cute, "But in this case, it seems I have to give you a name quickly!" A few days ago, I was busy with everyone during the day and looking for energy stones at night, and I only went to the room to rest for a while.
Now that the situation has stabilized, we have encountered a bottleneck in the search for energy stones, so we might as well take a break.
The little snake stuck out its tongue, and Wandi felt that its scales were becoming harder and more dazzling.
So in the summer, although the possibility of finding the energy stone was very small, everyone still searched one place at a time. Although the energy stone was not found, a lot of information about the rocks and surface structure of the planet was updated.
As the crops grow taller and taller, autumn is approaching.
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