Old Man Chi looked resistant: "Can you just shut up already? Can't you see? We can't control the children anymore!"
What's the point of all this fuss?
They'll cause some more trouble then!
Of the five sons, apart from the eldest and the youngest who is not yet married, the marriage prospects of the other three were all very bumpy!
Now that it's Xiao Wu's turn, Old Man Chi doesn't want any more accidents to happen.
"Hey, I know, I was just saying."
Aunt Chi looked embarrassed.
She genuinely likes Yun Zhao, and what she said just now was indeed just a casual remark.
Xiao Wu is not a child anymore; she can't make decisions for her son.
"Yeah, with Yun Zhao here, our Little Five... I was just afraid of making things awkward."
"Don't worry, Mother, Sister Yunzhao won't do that."
Chi Tang offered a word of comfort.
Miss Yun Zhao is very good at speaking and handling things, and she doesn't make people feel embarrassed or awkward.
"That's good, that's good."
"Tangtang, are we going to the tofu shop today? Dad will go with you and help out."
Old Man Chi was very excited; he had been thrilled since last night.
He never imagined that his family would be so capable now, able to help so many people!
And the feeling of helping others is so good!
"Okay, that's perfect. I'm really busy right now, Dad, it's best if you come. Mom, would you like to come along too?"
"Mmm, I'll go too."
"Auntie, I want to go too! I want to go too!"
Goro loudly insisted on coming along.
Finally, the family of four set off together.
Master Du also came along, saying that after choosing a location, he could go directly to complete the formalities and buy the land.
Along the way, Master Du kept asking how much money the tofu shop could make, how much each worker would be paid, and whether it could stay open for a long time.
"Making tofu or preserved eggs is not difficult. I was thinking of bringing in the wounded soldiers as well. The tofu shop provides food and lodging and also pays them some wages."
Chi Tang didn't want to give people money directly.
That's not helping people, that's harming them.
Moreover, she thought that many people were unwilling to accept monetary relief directly.
Especially those who are arrogant.
Master Du nodded: "Miss Chi's idea is very thoughtful, but there are quite a few wounded soldiers like this in Longmen County. Can the tofu shop accept them all?"
"If one doesn't work, try two; if two don't work, try three. There are always more solutions than problems."
Anyway, she has money.
Building more would simply mean spending more money on transportation.
At worst, she can just earn less.
Besides, the purpose of building a tofu workshop in Longmen County wasn't to make money.
"...There are always more solutions than problems. Ah, this saying may be crude, but the truth is still profound."
Master Du clicked his tongue in disbelief, never expecting that a five-year-old girl could utter such seemingly foolish yet profoundly wise words.
But thinking back to what I had predicted that day... I suddenly understood.
Yes, this is a golden baby, I must hold on to it tightly!
"I think this place is quite nice; it's spacious enough and right next to the main road."
“The soil here…” Old Man Chi squatted down, inserted his fingers into the ground, and touched the soil. “It’s all sandy soil here, crops don’t grow well.”
As a farmer, the most important thing is the soil issue.
Master Du nodded, a bitter look on his face: "That's right. The soil in the entire Longmen County is no good. The crops grown there don't yield good harvests, and after paying taxes, there's almost nothing left."
Such soil simply cannot grow good crops.
No matter how skilled a farmer is, there is no way to make the soil here suitable for growing crops.
"Sandy soil may not be suitable for growing crops, but it is suitable for growing watermelons, so why not grow watermelons?"
Chi Tang tilted her head and asked Master Du.
Why are you so stubborn? All you know is farming.
Although food is essential for filling one's stomach, without a harvest, you won't be able to fill your stomach.
If that's the case, why not grow watermelons, make money, and then buy grain to eat?
"Watermelon? How do you grow watermelons?"
Master Du had never eaten watermelon.
Not to mention the other people in Longmen County.
Chi Tang was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "Don't you know what a watermelon is?"
"I've heard of it, but I've never eaten it."
"Watermelons should fetch a good price. However, watermelons are planted in March and April, so it's too late now. Let's wait until next year."
She made up her mind that after returning home, she would go to the small courtyard in her space to find the methods and precautions for planting watermelons, write them down, and then give them to her second brother.
If watermelons are planted next year, the people of Longmen County should be able to have enough to eat!
"Oh, that's wonderful, thank you so much, Miss Chi."
Master Du grinned so hard his teeth were showing.
Then he asked, "When are we going to have barbecue again?"
Xiao Hong glanced at Master Du, but forced herself not to say anything.
How can you be so shameless?
One meal wasn't enough, you want more?
"Uncle, would you like to treat me to a meal? Thank you, Uncle."
Chi Tang looked at Master Du with innocent eyes.
Unexpectedly, Master Du's skin was as thick as a city wall: "I have no money. Uncle is counting on you to treat him to a meal, isn't he?"
"Oh, I won't invite you."
Chi Tang refused outright.
Master Du: ...
"Let's measure the land," Master Du instructed the men he had brought with him.
The land was quickly surveyed.
The land isn't perfectly square, but it's alright overall; the entire area is about three acres.
"Ten taels of silver per mu, that's thirty taels of silver in total."
"Okay, let's go back then."
Buying land requires going through procedures, and the county government happens to be in charge of that.
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