Chapter 104: Want to make money? A lot of money
Grandpa would stroll through the fields twice a day to check on his precious rice seedlings. Then he would go back and describe their growth to Grandma and predict the harvest. He was always cheerful.
The eldest uncle and the second uncle were not idle either. They obediently caught fish and shrimps and raised them in the rice fields.
I also went to the county town to buy ducks for my aunt and second aunt to feed.
There are a lot of plankton in the fields, so you can drive them out in the morning and bring them back in the evening. You don't have to worry about it.
When the villagers saw this, they followed suit.
The eldest aunt was so angry that she would have jumped onto someone else's roof and cursed if the second aunt hadn't stopped her.
"Humph, a bunch of smart people, go ahead and learn, we still have a secret recipe that they don't know."
Second Aunt nodded quickly in agreement, "Exactly. They think raising ducks in rice paddies means just putting them there. There's a lot of knowledge involved. Just wait and see, sister-in-law. When their ducks aren't as good as ours, they'll have to come to us for help."
The aunt's face lit up with joy when she heard this. "Of course not. If anyone asks, don't tell them."
Second Aunt nodded eagerly. "Of course not."
Gu Jiayue was on her way to the village chief's house and happened to pass by. Seeing the two aunts talking to each other, she immediately found it funny.
Ever since we started raising the duck, it seems my eldest aunt has stopped swearing, and my second aunt has become more talkative. Even my mother often has a smile on her face.
Well, so, you still have to have a goal.
As long as you have a goal to pursue, you will be energetic and have no time to think about those messy things.
"Aunt, Second Aunt, it seems some people in the village have started raising ducks now. To avoid confusion, I think you should mark the ducks. Otherwise, it will be difficult to argue if there is a conflict in the future."
The aunt, who was originally only concerned with being angry, slapped her thigh when she was reminded of this. "Oh, why didn't I think of that? We raise ducks well, and we won't even know when they are replaced by those who don't raise them well."
Every household in the village was poor. In the past, they had to tie a rope around the leg of a chicken, let alone hundreds of ducks.
In such a big village, not every family is decent. There are some families who like to take advantage of small profits, and there are also a few lazy people who steal things all day long and do not do their work. When something is robbed, you can't even find it.
"Yes, yes, Jiayue is right. I'll ask your cousin to get some dye and dye the duck's legs."
Seeing that her eldest aunt was busy, she asked her second aunt to continue driving the ducks, while she went back to ask her eldest cousin's wife to prepare the dye.
It was actually quite difficult for Second Aunt to herd a hundred ducks by herself, so Gu Jiayue stepped forward to help.
But Gu Jiayue was not very good at it either, and the two of them were stumbling around chasing them. The ducks that had been very obedient in the hands of their aunt were now like scattered soldiers, each with its own ideas, and just refused to leave.
Fortunately, I met my cousin and uncle not far away.
The two of them took over the job of herding the ducks. Gu Jiayue looked for a long time and made sure that there was no one who needed her help, so she did not stay any longer and continued walking towards the village chief's house.
At this time, the village chief was working in the vegetable garden next to the yard.
"Gu family girl, do you have something to talk to me about?"
The village chief wiped the sweat from his forehead and walked out of the field with a hoe in hand.
"What is the village chief planting?"
"Plant some potatoes."
Villages are generally populated by people but little land, and the grain they grow after a year of hard work, after paying taxes, is barely enough to feed themselves. Therefore, industrious farmers will also grow other things in their free time to mix with the grain.
Potatoes and sweet potatoes are both good foods. They are not picky about the soil and have high yields. They have saved many lives in times of famine.
So whenever the villagers have free time, they will reclaim wasteland on the uninhabited mountains. No matter how big the area is, they can always squeeze in enough to plant a few potatoes or sweet potatoes.
The two of them went into the house while talking. The village head's wife came out of the kitchen and saw Gu Jiayue. She smiled and took two bowls, put them in a pottery pot, put in iced water from the well and brought them over. "Jiayue is here? Come and sit down, come and sit down."
The village chief's wife was extremely satisfied with the girl. If she didn't have a suitable man in her family, she would have wanted to marry her to her son.
Hey, there is none at home, but there are some other places!
"Oh, why didn't I think of it earlier." The village chief's wife, Duan, slapped her thigh angrily, scaring the village chief who was sitting next to her so much that the bowl in his hand shook three times.
The village chief stared. "Why are you so startled?"
Duan ignored her and took Gu Jiayue's hand affectionately and sat down. "Jiayue, are you busy recently?"
Gu Jiayue coughed awkwardly. "Um, it's okay. I have to take my younger siblings to the capital tomorrow. School starts in five days."
What she meant was that she was quite busy, so if you have anything to say, just tell me.
Duan continued happily. "I just suddenly remembered that there's a nephew on my mother's side. He's not even twenty yet, but he's already opened two shops in the county town. Business is pretty good, and he makes a lot of money every month. He's honest and hardworking, and a perfect match for you. Should we meet sometime?"
ah?
Gu Jiayue was shocked.
She didn't expect that the village chief's aunt pulled her aside to talk about this matter.
This...is the first time she has encountered such a thing since she traveled to Dagan.
However, she had a lot of experience with this matter in her previous life. "Thank you for your kindness, Auntie. I'm still young. Besides, I just got back and want to spend more time with my parents and grandparents. There's no rush to get married. And my adoptive parents in Kyoto will also find me a partner."
At this time, you cannot refuse harshly. You must first express your own thoughts and then raise a banner that they cannot refuse or refute.
Look, the light in my aunt's eyes suddenly disappeared.
"Hey, I still think you two are a perfect match."
The village chief placed the bowl on the table with a heavy look in his eyes. "You're just a woman who thinks about matchmaking all day long. Jiayue is someone who's capable of great things. Who else in these villages could possibly be a good match for her? Come on, come on, go get your peanuts. If you don't get them out soon, they'll get worms."
Duan curled her lips and left reluctantly.
But he came back halfway and whispered to Gu Jiayue, "I really think you two are a good match. Can we meet when we have time?"
"Let's talk about it later, aunt." Gu Jiayue smiled lightly and did not directly refuse nor give an affirmative word.
The village chief saw this and immediately went to pull Duan away.
Duan broke free from the village chief's grip and said, "You guys chat, I'm still cooking pig food in the kitchen. If no one's watching, it will get burnt soon."
"Okay, Auntie is busy, no need to entertain me."
The village chief's wife went into the kitchen, leaving only the village chief and Gu Jiayue in the yard.
The village chief rubbed his hands and said, "Don't mind Jiayue. Your aunt doesn't have any bad intentions. She's just too enthusiastic and always likes to introduce people."
Gu Jiayue waved her hands. "What's the big deal? Auntie only considers me because she likes me. She doesn't introduce anyone to anyone in the village, does she? Don't worry, village chief. I'm not angry."
The village chief nodded repeatedly. "Hey, hey, that's good. What brings you to me today?"
Speaking of business, Gu Jiayue chuckled and took out a stack of papers. "Uncle Village Chief, do you want to make some money? A lot of money?"
Gu Jiayue's eyes were bright, and she looked like a mouse stealing rice.
The village chief was drinking water, but he didn't expect Gu Jiayue to be so direct. He was so scared that he sprayed the water out of his mouth.
Fortunately, Gu Jiayue wasn't sitting across from him, otherwise, she would have been in trouble. "Ahem, ahem, what are you talking about? We are just peasants in this village. It's not good enough to just make a living. How can we make a lot of money?"
Although the village chief said he didn't believe it, he still had some expectations in his heart.
This girl from the Gu family is no ordinary person. She has only been back for a few months, but she has already planted new rice seedlings and raised fish and ducks in the rice fields. Although it sounds a bit mysterious, there is some truth in it when you think about it carefully.
At that time, he took these things to the elders in the village. After careful study, they found that it was indeed feasible. Only then did he dare to let the villagers do so.
It was also because the older people in the village endorsed him that the villagers listened to him.
There is also the school, which is spacious and bright, and can accommodate all the children in the village to study in it.
Ahem, I’ve gone off topic.
"Does the village chief know how much a piece of straw paper costs in town?"
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