Cheng Chao wasn't home today, so the couple enjoyed a rare moment of alone time, chatting about trivial matters while they ate.
"By the way, how's the progress on your end? What have you planted?"
"We haven't planted them yet, but we've walked around almost all the land here these past few days, especially the area that's been cleared. I heard that they're going to divide it into sections: one section for corn, one section for wheat, and the rest for soybeans and potatoes. Anyway, the overall temperature is still low, and the growing season is short, so we need to find plants that can adapt to the low temperatures."
I took a sip of the soup, thought for a moment,
"I remember some fruits can survive in cold regions, right? Look, the blueberries in the yard, and those grapes, I think they can."
"Yes, if that's the case, I remember you mentioned before that a village produces black fungus. The climate here is suitable. They talked about it yesterday. Maybe it's feasible."
As for fruit, well!
After all, it's not something related to people's livelihood; even in terms of priority, it should be a later step, and…
He also glanced outside.
"According to what you said, Professor Wei should have seen these fruit trees since he came today. After this batch of crops is planted, he'll probably keep an eye on this place."
"What do you mean? Is our family a test subject?"
"Maybe. Seeing how well everything you grow is, they might want to try it out. If you can make it grow, they'll have more confidence to tell others, right? After all, fruit trees aren't like potatoes or anything like that, which only yield a harvest in a year."
Those fruit trees must be at least two or three years old, right?
"Yeah, right? Blueberries are said to take two or three years to bear fruit, but since I transplanted this one, it's hard to say. Maybe it will bear fruit this year."
"Ha, they'll be ecstatic."
He simply pursed his lips.
"Alright, alright, for your sake, I'll accept being this panda."
Is there anything I can do?
"They'll probably start getting busy soon, won't they?"
"The specifics will depend on the outcome of Professor Wei's discussion. Since it's been handed over to them, they are naturally in full control. However, judging from the weather, it should be within the next few days."
The pigsty over there is almost done. Brother Chao went to the farm in the county town; he should be back soon. It'll be quite a scene then.
Simple was a little surprised.
"So fast? It's only been a short time, and they've already decided that pig farming is feasible?"
"Aunt Zhu, who is Fifth Brother's mother, used to work at the Animal Husbandry Bureau, so she is considered an authority in this field. She inspected the environment here and said there was no problem, as pig farming does not have very high environmental requirements."
Moreover, the temperature here is not suitable for open-air conditions, so the plan is to make the pigsty enclosed. It will be ventilated normally, and the doors and windows will be closed when it is cool. If necessary, it will also be heated appropriately, just like a vegetable greenhouse.
Anyway, by the end of the year, it takes about half a year from raising a pig to slaughtering it.
Everyone says, "Slaughter the New Year pig! Slaughter the New Year pig!" Aunt Zhu meant that if the pig is raised well, the brothers will be in for a treat this New Year.
Qin Qinghuai's joy was palpable. As a political commissar, his primary concern was naturally the soldiers' hunger, and now this seemed to offer a glimmer of hope.
"Oh dear, I've been so nervous these days, afraid they'll say something wrong,"
"Are you relieved now? Aren't you worried that the seeds will be sown but still not bear fruit by autumn?"
"Don't worry, don't worry. Professionals do professional things. Anyway, the worst outcome is that we've wasted a whole year. These are several sensible people. How bad can it get?"
The same soil, the same water, and what grows in the garden will surely thrive. So, even if the land is bad, there won't be a complete crop failure.
But I have a feeling it'll be a surprise.
It's a bit frustrating that it's so simple. If it's that simple, then why couldn't we grow anything in the past few years? Maybe it was the soil quality, the seeds, or something else. It's just that the professionals didn't explain it to you in detail.
However, since you're the leader, you have the final say. In the end, she also hoped that things would work out, so she didn't discourage him.
"Okay, if you need anything that's hard to find, you can look for it here."
At this point, Qin Qinghuai paused, somewhat helplessly.
"I feel like you're a treasure chest. If you pulled out a bomb, I wouldn't be surprised anymore."
"It's not that bad,"
Simple chuckled. Now that she thought about it, she remembered that in her past life, she still had quite a few weapons in her armory. She just wondered if they would be enough to scare people.
Moreover, if it were in a past life, this black and white pair would definitely be opposites.
Seeing her changing expression, Qin Qinghuai thought he had said something wrong.
"What's wrong?"
He spoke slowly and gently.
“I don’t have any bombs, but…”
This sentence was spoken in a way that left the meaning ambiguous, especially given Jian Na's expression—a mix of conflict and seriousness. Qin Qinghuai's heart was in his throat.
"but,"
Qin Qinghuai reached out and pressed her down.
"If you don't want to talk about it, then don't. I don't want to know."
I glanced at him briefly, then thought, "Never mind, this guy's had it tough. Don't scare him. Let him go in and see for himself."
Why are you so nervous? It's not like you're doing anything illegal.
It's not that I don't want to talk about it, it's just that I don't know how to say it. It was only when you mentioned the bomb that I remembered. I think I have some useful things inside. Why don't you take a look?
Qin Qinghuai blinked.
"Sure!"
The two stared at each other for a long time without moving, which confused Qin Qinghuai. Wasn't he supposed to be looking at something? Where was it?
He repeated it again.
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