As he was about to leave, Master Chen couldn't help but ask the question that had been on his mind for a long time.
Su Nanxi was taken aback. What surprise?
That's a rather puzzling question!
When Master Chen saw that Su Nanxi seemed not to understand, he realized that he might have said something wrong. The chivalrous woman said there would be a surprise when she went there, but she probably hadn't told the mute girl about it. She wanted them to find out for themselves.
Thinking of this, Master Chen reorganized his words, "Ah, what I mean is, I heard that a lot of good things are grown here, is that true? Can you take us to see them?"
The female knight-errant said that it would be very helpful to their work, giving them new ideas and perhaps breaking the deadlock!
The most troublesome, yet least progressable, and even stalled task for them is the livelihood issues caused by the impending drought.
Since it concerns people's livelihood, it must be related to farming. Which ordinary person doesn't make a living by farming?
If it's not something grown, what could possibly be so surprising?
Don't worry about it, it's just planted, and it hasn't been widely promoted yet!
Upon hearing this, Su Nanxi suddenly remembered, "Oh, there really was such a thing! Oh dear! I almost forgot!"
She understood what Master Chen was referring to, but she couldn't pretend to know. "Oh! Farmers don't have anything good. It's all grain grown in the fields, isn't it? Our village grows it all. Anyway, it fills our stomachs. I don't know if it's good or not!"
Master Chen believed that the chivalrous woman wouldn't speak without reason; she must have something good that they hadn't realized they were growing. He figured he could find out by asking a few more questions.
"Are there any vegetables that were just planted this year? Oh, what's that kind of vegetable with those golden little seeds called? It's especially delicious!"
Thinking of corn, Master Chen felt a lingering fragrance in his mouth, both sweet and delicious. He had never eaten it before, and it was so good!
While he was eating, he kept thinking about what this stuff was, where it came from, and how it could taste so good. He planned to ask for some to take back with him when he got home!
As a result, Cao Sanniang made him forget, but now a sudden flash of inspiration made him remember. Afraid of forgetting again, he immediately asked Su Nanxi, his tone revealing a hint of excitement.
Su Nanxi thought to herself, "I finally remembered!"
Just as he was about to answer, Mo Jiaxing excitedly said, "That's corn! Auntie San found it in the mountains and transplanted it to the field. Many people in our village followed suit and planted it! Because after seeing it, they all wanted to eat it. It can even survive on dry slopes!"
These words contained a lot of information. Master Chen's eyes lit up, and he secretly rejoiced, thinking, "This might be the surprise the heroine was talking about!"
Such delicious food can grow even in arid land; this is clearly a surprise for them!
Gao Yuchen perked up and listened intently, taking in every word the child said before filtering it out.
Children speak without restraint; sometimes what they say is more truthful and reliable than what adults say!
Master Chen had also thought of that. Suppressing his excitement, he deliberately put on a disbelieving expression, "I find it hard to believe that such delicious food can be grown in arid land!"
That's how kids are; the more others don't believe them, the more they want to prove themselves right.
Mo Jiaxing was indeed provoked and argued forcefully, raising his head and saying, "It's absolutely true! We've harvested a lot of corn! We can pick a lot in no time if we go to the mountains! If you don't believe me, I'll take you to the field to see! Third Aunt said that it won't be long before they bloom!"
Su Nanxi saw it clearly and naturally knew that Master Chen was using Mo Jiaxing's tricks, but she didn't say anything. She just needed to find an excuse to take them to see it!
Mo Jiaxing is really sensible. He solved the problem for her as soon as he arrived, saving him a lot of trouble by not having to beat around the bush anymore!
You did a good job this time, I'll reward you with a chicken leg later, but you need to teach this boy a lesson so he won't be taken advantage of later without even realizing it.
Hearing the answer they wanted, Master Chen and Gao Yuchen were overjoyed; it must be this!
It can be planted even during severe droughts, and it doesn't yield low yields. It tastes good and is quite filling. Isn't this the kind of food they've been searching for?
"Fine, let's go! I want to see if it's true! You lead the way! We'll go to your field and see for myself! I'll only believe you after I've seen it with my own eyes!"
Master Chen immediately ordered Mo Jiaxing to lead the way, giving him no time to react.
Mo Jiaxing had just been arguing with someone, but when it came to things at home, his rationality slowly returned, and he looked at Su Nanxi with a pleading look in his eyes.
Perhaps realizing he had been a bit rash and understood his mistake, Mo Jiaxing lowered his voice, "Third Aunt, I was just talking nonsense. I didn't mean to take them!"
Su Nanxi didn't scold him. Instead, she turned to Master Chen and said, "The child is still young, so don't try anything with him! If you really want to see him, I'll have someone take you there!"
Master Chen chuckled, touching his nose. It was indeed a bit unethical to try and trick a child.
But he was thick-skinned and it didn't bother him. He went along with Su Nanxi's words and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you!"
Actually, Master Chen wanted to suggest that Su Nanxi take it, but then he thought that since her rumor had just been debunked and they were all men, it wouldn't be appropriate for them to go together, so he agreed.
The Mo family must all understand, and Su Nanxi certainly wouldn't ask a child to take them. So what difference does it make who you ask? The final answer will be the same!
They just wanted to see it for themselves, to see what it looked like, and whether it could be planted in arid places!
Now that they have a clear understanding of the situation, they can better arrange the work!
Just as Su Nanxi was about to speak to Mo Jiaxing, Mo Qinghe came out from inside.
He went to the outhouse and came out, only to be pestered by Xu Taifu. Knowing that the old man and his wife knew each other and that the old man had stayed for two days, they must have a good relationship. He patiently dealt with him.
But for some reason, the old man always managed to find something to ask him, and he could only try his best to deal with it before finally managing to escape.
Once he comes out, his first thought is definitely to find a wife!
My wife must be outside; she heard everything!
I went outside and sure enough, there they were!
However, the way these two men looked at their wives was strange!
What are you trying to do in this scorching heat?!
"Wife!" Mo Qinghe moved closer, squeezing next to Su Nanxi, asserting his ownership.
Su Nanxi wanted to say something, but when she saw Mo Qinghe's enlarged handsome face, her mind suddenly went blank and she couldn't remember what she wanted to say.
She gave Mo Qinghe a sweet smile, and then stared straight at him.
Master Chen's teeth ached from looking at her. Tsk! Couldn't she consider the feelings of the people around her? She forgets everything the moment she sees her husband! How can this be allowed!
Nobody shows affection like this under the blazing sun!
Ahem! Mind your manners!
No, she should have had someone take them to the fields first!
How much they love each other is none of their business, and they don't want to see it anyway!
Mo Jiaxing was used to it. His third aunt used to look at his third uncle like that often. His mother said that his third uncle was handsome and his third aunt liked to look at him!
Hmm! No problem!
Fortunately, Su Nanxi quickly regained her senses.
"Let my dad take you there; there might be some surprises in the fields you're looking for!"
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