Tang Qiqi spoke with great detail and conviction, but Tang Yongnian had lost his initial patience. He waved his hand and said, "This land is meant to be cultivated, not the way your mother cultivated it."
Your mother has changed a lot lately. She used to be too shy to speak in front of your grandmother, but now she has so many ideas. The old saying is true: a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent. Your mother's only good thing is that she received an education in her younger years!
Hearing Tang Yongnian's words, Tang Qiqi was displeased. She puffed out her cheeks and said, "Grandpa Yongnian, what you said is wrong. What's wrong with women? What's wrong with my mother? Before my mother taught everyone how to raise chickens, life in Tangjiagou was so hard."
I understand now. You just can't accept that my mother, a woman, is more capable than you.
Since that's the case, I'll go back and tell my mother that you want everyone to work hard all year round like before, and still not have enough to eat.
It just so happens that my second aunt's village is full of fertile paddy fields. Let's go there and grow rice. The people of Dashuwan will get rich first. Don't blame us for not taking care of the villagers first!
Tang Yongnian was so angry he kept saying, "That's what your mother said too!"
Tang Qiqi said dismissively, "My second aunt had long ago asked my mother to take good seeds to their village to plant, but my mother was unwilling. She said that our family has been taken care of by the whole village, especially Grandpa, who always thinks of us. People should not forget their roots."
My mother also said that there might be another war in Lanling, and we need to plant a crop quickly, otherwise we'll repeat the same mistake!
Tang Qiqi's words were watertight, which greatly comforted Tang Yongnian. Although Wang Shi didn't give him a good look, Xu Lanzhi still had a conscience and always thought of herself and the village first.
But Tang Yongnian felt that something was wrong. How could Tang Qiqi, a child, know so much? Could it be that Xu Lanzhi did this on purpose, deliberately sending this little rascal to test him?
Tang Yongnian sat down next to Tang Qiqi and said, "Qiqi, you must be tired after saying so much. Did your mother send you to talk to me?"
Tang Qiqi, playing along, asked with feigned surprise, "Grandpa, how did you know that? You're amazing! My mother was too scared to come, so she taught me for a long time before I remembered these words!"
With this flattery, Tang Yongnian smiled smugly. He knew exactly what these younger generation members were thinking!
Seeing that Tang Yongnian's expression had softened considerably, Tang Qiqi seized the opportunity and said, "Grandpa, actually, my mother wasn't just doing it for money."
She had considered giving the seeds away, but as you know, people don't appreciate things they get for free. Besides, with everyone raising chickens and farming at the same time, there's bound to be some neglect. (m.cascoo.net)
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My mother's idea is to first measure the area of each family's land, then draw it into a map, record it carefully, put their fingerprints on it, and hand it over to you to manage. Once the land is no longer rented, it can be reclaimed according to the original area!
Tang Qiqi's idea was mainly to appease the villagers. Although the method was very feasible, Tang Qiqi was certain that they would be willing to rent out the land indefinitely.
Tang Yongnian stroked his beard and said, "This method is feasible, but you've rented all the land. What will everyone eat? Besides, your family is a whole army of women. How much land can they cultivate?"
"Grandpa, I've already told you. My mother isn't just doing this for money. In addition to paying rent for the land, she'll also share the harvest. I guarantee it won't be less than what they get if they farm it themselves. Plus, we'll hire suitable people to help with the farming and pay them for their work!"
Tang Yongnian was even more confused: "According to you, all the benefits from all this trouble belong to the villagers? There's no such thing as a free lunch!"
Tang Qiqi chuckled: "If you weren't the village head, there wouldn't be another person as smart as you in this village."
We contributed money and distributed grain, so of course we weren't working for nothing. My mother kept asking my cousins to look for new seeds, which were said to be drought-resistant, pest-resistant, and had higher yields. My mother wanted to benefit everyone while also making some profit herself, since we were the ones bearing the investment and risks!
After much deliberation, Tang Yongnian concluded that according to Tang Qiqi's explanation, neither side would suffer a loss.
No, he couldn't keep arguing with this kid. He had to talk to Xu Lanzhi and find out what she was really thinking.
At this moment, Tang Yongnian's wife had already finished making dumplings, and Tang Yongnian's son, daughter-in-law, grandson, and granddaughter were all waiting for him.
His son, Tang Qingshan, asked, "Dad, what are you and Qiqi talking about? Xiaobao has been there a few times but can't get a word in edgewise!"
Tang Qingshan's daughter-in-law said sarcastically, "I think Father likes his daughter, so he's happy to talk to Qiqi. Xiaobao is feeling wronged!"
Tang Qingshan rolled his eyes at his wife. Women are so petty, even jealous of a child!
Tang Yongnian slammed his chopsticks on the table and said with dissatisfaction, "What do you know? Qiqi was sent by her mother to talk to me about farming. Xiaobao only knows how to play in the mud all day long, so naturally he can't get a word in edgewise!"
After saying that, he looked at Tang Qiqi with a loving expression and said, "Qiqi, eat more. Grandpa will take you back in a while and discuss the unification of Zhongtian with your mother. There are many details to discuss with her. You are still a child and can't explain things very clearly!"
Upon hearing this, Qingshan's wife asked, "Dad, isn't Sister-in-law Lanzhi raising chickens? I'm afraid she won't do hard work like farming anymore!"
Tang Yongnian said impatiently, "Eating can't shut you up. I'm talking about something big now, not some trivial matter like you're talking about!"
"A big project!" Tang Qiqi hurriedly swallowed the dumpling she was eating and replied.
Now we just need to make Tang Yongnian happy and make him feel that this is his achievement that benefits the whole village, so that he can feel at peace!
Tang Qingshan was also curious and eagerly asked, "Dad, what big project is it? Tell us about it!"
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Tang Yongnian looked at his son with disdain and said, "Look at you, I don't know who you take after. You're so old and you've accomplished nothing. You don't even think about doing anything. You're not even as good as Lanzhi, a woman!"
These words offended everyone at the table except Tang Qiqi!
Shen and Qingshan's wife both glanced at Tang Qiqi with displeasure, but ultimately dared not lash out.
Tang Qiqi could only bury her head in eating dumplings, trying her best to act invisible so as not to be accidentally hurt!
As luck would have it, Xu Lanzhi came to the door at this very moment. She politely asked from outside, "Auntie, is my Qiqi at your house?"
Shen said to Tang Yongnian in an annoyed tone, "Fine, you actually read it aloud."
After saying that, she got up and opened the door, and replied politely, "Lanzhi is here. Come in and have some dumplings. Xiao Qiqi is at my house!"
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