Ling Jiheng had no objection and went to talk to the foreman.
Seeing that Ling Jiheng did not ask for an exorbitant price and thinking that Qingshan Village did not have a big market, the foreman agreed.
The two men signed a contract and put their fingerprints on it, stipulating that the foreman would give Chi Xingyue a hundred coins for each flower stand he sold.
It may not seem like much, but for the poor, it can buy a lot of food to last through the winter.
Ling Jiheng didn't expect to get rich from this; after all, a folding flower stand wasn't a necessity. He'd make a little money, but it would be fun.
Chi Xingyue thought so too. They could work together happily and make money together. If something went wrong, well, they wouldn't lose much.
As soon as I finished my work, Aunt Taohua and Xiaohe came over with the food.
The food at noon today was good, steamed buns and stewed meat with cabbage and tofu.
Chi Xingyue always felt that there was something missing in it, but unfortunately there were no sweet potatoes or potatoes here. Even if she knew how to make vermicelli, she would not be able to make it.
Writing the word "vermicelli" on the "wish list", Chi Xingyue felt that as long as there was space, not only would Ling Jiheng be able to be promoted, but she, the little fairy, could also become rich on the spot.
Even though the workers had already eaten, they couldn't help swallowing their saliva when they smelled the aroma of meat in the air.
Some of them were from Qingshan Village, some were from nearby villages, and the leader was from the county. They usually had a lot of work and earned enough to support their families, but none of them could eat meat as much as the Ling family did.
Is this the difference between rich families?
It seems that even if they all settled in Youzhou, there were still obvious differences!
After finishing his meal, Chi Xingyue strolled in the yard for a while and then went to the newly separated room to rest.
The two side rooms are divided into six rooms in total, two for living, one for storage, and the remaining three are to be determined.
However, a bed was temporarily placed in one of the rooms. When Chi Xingyue pushed the door open, she saw that it was bigger than her dormitory. The accommodation conditions were quite good, except that the bed was a little small.
There was a washbasin rack next to it. Baozhu came over and added hot water. Chi Xingyue simply washed up, took off his coat and shoes, and went to bed.
A few minutes later, Ling Jiheng also came over. He unceremoniously threw the quilt over her and climbed onto the bed, making the already narrow space even more cramped.
Even though the people around him didn't say anything, Chi Xingyue felt a sense of oppression.
Just as she was about to say something, she was hugged by the waist, and the man's magnetic voice rang in her ears: "Sleep!"
Chi Xingyue said "hmm" and closed his eyes.
***
Mrs. Liu rushed into the house and asked, "What's the happy event at home?"
Mrs. Liu's daughter-in-law looked puzzled: "No, mother, where have you been? Why are you covered in so much dust?"
Mrs. Liu didn't care at all. She walked around the yard and asked, "Where's your father? Where's your husband? Is there really nothing good happening?"
"Dad and my husband went up the mountain and haven't come down yet. Mom, why are you asking?"
Seeing the clear stupidity in her daughter-in-law's eyes, Granny Liu suddenly realized what was happening. She slapped her thigh and howled, "Oh my god, I've been fooled! That damn Cao Dashan, don't let me run into him!"
"What's going on?" The daughter-in-law's gossipy spirit was burning.
Mrs. Liu cursed a few times and told how she almost blackmailed the Ling family.
The daughter-in-law was so frightened that her face turned pale. She trembled and grabbed Liu Pozi's arm: "Mom, the Ling family can't be offended. They are all tough guys. Cao Dashan is saving you!"
"What? How is that possible?"
Mrs. Liu's daughter-in-law recounted the incident of the Jiang and Xia families' quarrel: "Even Mrs. Xia is no match for the Ling family, mother..."
Mrs. Liu is just cunning, not stupid. How could she not understand how dangerous she is today?
"No wonder that young man isn't afraid of me at all!"
Mrs. Liu patted her chest and thought that she would have to avoid the Ling family from now on.
***
Chi Xingyue woke up after sleeping for only half an hour. It was not because she had a good rest, but because the workers coming in and out of the yard were very noisy.
After getting herself ready, she went out with Ling Jiheng.
The two men came to the backyard, and together with Ling San, Ling Si, Ling Wu, and Ling Liu, they led the cow, took the tools, and went out through the back door.
Six cows, plus a "supply truck" that travels back and forth between the Ling family and the foot of the mountain. This scene is truly enviable.
Everyone just took a look and immediately got involved in production work.
Although the other families' taxes were not as heavy as the Lings', they still depended on the harvest from the land for their livelihood. Missing the farming season could be fatal.
Although the Ling family had cows and farm tools, they didn't know how to use them very well. It was only after the farmers who helped in the fields taught them that they gradually mastered the tricks.
"Brother, your skills are pretty good!" Ling Weicheng treated several people as brothers without any airs.
Wang Dahu and Zhao Youcai waved their hands cheerfully: "No, no, we are all digging for food in the soil. After doing it for a long time, we will find the way."
With the help of oxen, the speed of plowing the soil was significantly increased.
Ling Jiheng also adopted Chi Xingyue's suggestion and discussed with several farmers the feasibility of plowing the land deeper.
"Oh, I've never planted it that way before. If the seeds don't grow, there will be nothing left."
"Where did you get this information? Is it reliable? If there really is a blizzard, won't our crops be wiped out?"
Zhao Youcai and Wang Dahu began to panic, thinking that they were different from the Ling family. They had no permanent property and did not dare to gamble with God.
Chi Xingyue said, "If you're worried, you can weave some straw mats and cover them when it's cold. That way you don't have to worry about frost or snow."
The two thought it made sense and nodded in thanks.
It was also the first time that the Ling family discovered that Chi Xingyue was so talented. Her knowledge was totally beyond the ability of a fire-making girl. Besides being surprised, they also felt proud.
The old lady and Shu Muyun looked at each other and said that they had made the right marriage.
It’s just that the girl is too young and hasn’t had her period yet. Their wish of having grandchildren and great-grandchildren is a distant dream.
Don’t think about those things. The most important thing is to do well in the things at hand.
With the combined efforts of the six oxen, they soon turned over a large area of soil.
Chi Xingyue sighed softly, "No wonder the Great Yong Dynasty doesn't allow the slaughter of cattle. They are strong laborers!"
Fortunately, there is a group of them in the space, and they gave birth to puppies. Otherwise, it would be difficult for me to eat some beef!
Chi Xingyue lowered his head and continued pulling weeds. He piled the weeds layer upon layer at the edge of the field, feeling quite accomplished.
Shu Rui and the other children were already exhausted and sweating. They rolled around on the weeds, and the field was filled with silvery laughter.
As the sun sets, a group of people prepare to go home. Looking up, they realize they have plowed twelve acres of land that afternoon.
Such a large area of black land is really eye-catching.
The group happily went home, washed their hands and ate dinner. They had wide noodles in bone soup and a small plate of pickled vegetables for each person.
Seeing the workers leave, Chi Xingyue pulled Ling Jiheng back to the house.
Baozhu and Erzhu had already cleaned the main room. Chi Xingyue closed the door, took out two salted duck eggs and a plate of Beijing-style shredded pork from the space, and invited Ling Jiheng to eat together.
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