Outside the room, Fang Xiwan had just brewed a pot of tea and was about to bring it up to Shen Ningsi to quench her thirst. When she heard the two of them talking, a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and then she quietly retreated.
Her son and daughter-in-law have such a good relationship now, and as a mother, she is very happy.
In the afternoon, Gu Hong had arranged for people to distribute the beet seeds, told them the correct planting methods, and asked them to prepare everything.
Beet is a very easy thing to grow.
Moreover, the mountains in Wanning Village are not entirely made of rocks. Generations of Wanning villagers have made a living in the mountains. Over time, many places have developed a lot of soil that can grow crops.
The weather in the afternoon was not so hot and humid, so Gu Hong agreed to let Shen Ningsi come out to teach them how to grow beets.
In just one afternoon, everyone had finished planting all the vegetables in their own fields.
There were a few families who had not finished their work, so others came over to help.
It is said that there is strength in numbers. When the sun gradually set, they had already planted the entire mountain with beets and grapes.
Shen Ningsi also led this group of people to divert water from the mountain. Only then did those experienced farmers truly believe in Shen Ningsi.
After doing all this, Ana Shen was so tired that her back and waist ached.
Just as she stretched out her hand to hit her shoulder, suddenly a pair of large hands reached out and gently pinched her shoulders.
When Shen Ningsi turned around, she saw Gu Hong's concerned face.
"Something happened at the camp this afternoon, so I went over to take care of it for a while. After I was done, I rushed over. I didn't expect you to be so tired."
There was no trace of self-blame in Gu Hong's tone, but instead it was filled with deep concern and heartache.
Shen Ningsi originally wanted to make him pay attention to the occasion, but when he saw this scene, his heart softened again.
"Don't worry, this little bit of work won't tire me out. Look, everyone has already planted these vegetables."
After Shen Ningsi finished speaking, he pointed to a place not far away that was irrigated by spring water from the mountain, with a big smile on his face.
All the fatigue from the whole day disappeared with this smile.
"Sisi, I'm so skeptical of your brain. You're definitely a hundred times smarter than me. You can even think of diverting water from the mountain! Is there anything you can't do?"
Gu Hong looked at Shen Ningsi with seven parts of admiration and three parts of heartache.
Being able to have such a daughter-in-law in this life is something he has earned.
"I just thought it might be successful, so I gave it a try. I didn't expect it to be so pleasantly surprised!"
Shen Ningsi also had a big smile on his face.
At this moment, she was able to imagine that in a few months, when the beets were ripe, she would be able to make another batch of sugar.
Of course, these newly transplanted grapes will not bear any fruit next year, and we will have to purchase some of them then. However, with the experience we have gained this year, we will not be so caught off guard when purchasing grapes next year.
"You have the temper of a child. If you fail, will you cry like those children?"
After Gu Hong finished speaking, he subconsciously reached out and scratched her nose, and Shen Ningsi's cheeks immediately turned red.
The soldiers and their families around were all laughing when they saw this scene, but they were also very happy to see that the general and his wife had such a good relationship.
The shadows of the two people are stretched very long under the setting sun. If possible, this moment could be frozen, how beautiful it would be!
"Okay, we've got everything ready here, let's go back first."
After Tang Qi finished speaking, she took two steps back to prevent those people from seeing the ambiguous atmosphere between her and Gu Hong.
"Ahem... I don't need to eat dinner tonight. Even if I eat a lot of dinner, what's the point without my wife!"
Ermao said this with a look of grievance on his face. He felt a little regretful at this moment. He shouldn't have said in front of Gu Hong during the day that he would never find a wife in his life.
Seeing the harmonious relationship between the general and his wife, he felt a little envious.
Those who have wives hugged their wives, and those who have fiancées hugged their fiancées. At this moment, they felt that life was so perfect, and they were full of hope and enthusiasm for the future!
Seeing this scene, those soldiers without wives had no choice but to leave in disgrace. Although they were not assigned to the mountain, they came purely to help! However, there was still a long way to go. At this moment, they suddenly realized what the meaning of survival was!
"Okay, don't save Ermao's dinner today. He said he doesn't want to eat!"
Gu Hong nodded seriously.
When Ermao heard this, an expression of grief immediately appeared on his face. He didn't expect that Gu Hong would take his casual remark seriously!
But even if he wanted to regret it now, it was useless.
He must control his mouth from now on! The saying that trouble comes from the mouth is true.
Looking at the excitement and happiness on the faces of his former brothers, Gu Hong couldn't help but reveal a smile from the heart!
This is why he has been working so hard for so long.
Looking at the expressions of expectation and yearning for the future on their faces, he felt that he had completely come alive!
"Sisi, let's go back!"
After Gu Hong finished speaking, he took Shen Ningsi's hand and went back in Ermao's regretful eyes.
"Sisi, those two private schools will be finished in the next two days. When the time comes, you can come up with a name for them! Uncle will write it! Although he is a warrior, his handwriting is very elegant and graceful. Even some famous people in the capital come to him for his calligraphy."
"Really?"
Shen Ningsi immediately showed a look of surprise. She didn't expect that her uncle had been so low-key. She thought that he was just a foodie who could fight. She didn't expect that his calligraphy was so good that Gu Hong praised him!
"Yes, you'll know when you get back. No matter what your uncle says, you must ask him to write a calligraphy for you!"
Gu Hong said seriously.
"Okay, since uncle's calligraphy is so beautiful, let him do it!"
Shen Ningsi did not have any objection.
Words written by family members must look particularly warm.
"Okay, I'll talk about it in front of my uncle later. But, Sisi, what do you think we should name these two new private schools?"
Gu Hongna really had no ability to come up with names, so he looked at Tang Qi with anticipation.
"Children are the hope of their families and the future of our great Zhao State. This private school is called hope."
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