Chapter 340 Planting Good Cotton
He Biaotou also felt very sorry. This girl was really talented in martial arts.
What a pity.
If he had met her ten years ago, he would have taken her in as his apprentice and taught her well. Now it was too late. It would have been great if she could learn a few moves instead of just using brute force.
Xu Zhichun was happy but also felt a little guilty when he saw how hard He Biaotou was teaching Chunfen. He quickly prepared a generous gift and asked Chunfen to give it to He Biaotou.
Chunfen was dumbfounded and didn't know what to say, so he said to He Biaotou: "Sister-in-law Zhichun gave it to me, Uncle He."
He Biaotou was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, and refused to accept it, wanting to return it to Xu Zhichun.
Xu Zhichun smiled and said, "Although Chunfen and Biaotou He don't have the official relationship of master and disciple, he has indeed received instruction from Biaotou He. This is just a token of his appreciation. I hope Biaotou He won't refuse."
Escort Captain He had no choice but to accept it, secretly feeling grateful that Madam Xu was a real person, with a righteous and honest heart. It was truly a blessing for the He Escort Agency to find such an owner in the current situation.
Therefore, there must not be any accidents on this escort mission.
Xu Zhichun and his team stayed at the manor for several more days. All the transplanted cotton seedlings in the 340 acres of cotton fields came back to life, and the shade-covering linen cloth could be removed. The cloth was rolled up and stored in the warehouse for use next year.
The cotton fields are planted in straight rows, horizontally and vertically, very neatly. The tender green leaves stretch lightly in the sun, giving people a very good visual enjoyment and pleasing to the eyes.
Everyone felt a great sense of accomplishment as they accompanied Xu Zhichun to inspect the cotton fields, and praised him highly.
"This cotton field is so neatly planted. I never thought crops could be so beautiful."
"It's really beautiful! The first glance makes you love it more and more. Madam really knows how to do it."
"Yes, yes. We have been farming all our lives and have never thought of doing this. It not only looks good, but it is also easier to take care of and harvest."
"Yes."
Xu Zhichun pursed her lips and smiled. It was pretty good, and she thought it was good too.
This is the kingdom she built!
Well, the kingdom I built for myself.
The tomato seedlings have grown quite tall, and you need to insert a bamboo stick that is more than half a person's height and as thick as a finger. Use a soft thatch core to tie the thick trunk and rhizome of the tomato to the bamboo stick, otherwise the tomato seedlings will grow taller and taller and will easily fall over.
The fast-growing tomato seedlings are already more than half a meter tall, and have produced many clusters of furry flowers. In a few days, small yellow flowers will bloom.
After the small flowers wither, they will produce small green bean-like fruits.
Under the care of sunshine and rain, and nourished by the nutrients supplied by the roots and stems, the fruits quickly grow, swell, turn red, and mature.
The bright red tomatoes and the green peppers are very pleasing to the eye.
Xu Zhichun asked Manager Mao to take good care of Tomato.
"When they're ripe, pick them and share them with the farmhands and tenants. Give them to everyone, regardless of age or gender, so everyone gets two pounds. Manager Mao, try promoting them to the restaurants in town and see if they're interested. The price should be at least twenty wen per pound."
Although a lot of tomato seeds were sold out last year, it was really just a drop in the bucket and basically had no impact on Xu Zhichun's tomato business.
Manager Mao agreed with a smile.
"Don't worry, Madam. These tomatoes are fresh. Any restaurant would be happy to buy them. I'm afraid these dozens of acres might not be enough to sell them. If no one wants them, I'll go to the provincial capital. It's convenient for us to go there too."
Xu Zhichun nodded and smiled: "I think so too."
Tomatoes like fertilizer. If the fertilizer is insufficient, the yield and quality will be affected. Xu Zhichun gave Manager Mao some instructions again.
She thought to herself that when she came back, she would find an excuse to transport two large trucks of organic fertilizer.
Forty acres of tomatoes, two large trucks of organic fertilizer are enough for one application.
After explaining everything clearly, Xu Zhichun and his servant returned to their home in Liangjia Village, Qingshan County.
When they got home, Muxiang hurriedly presented a bright red invitation with gold foil, "Madam, this was sent by the maid of the Qin family in the city three days ago."
Xu Zhichun quickly opened it and saw that it was Mrs. Qin's birthday and she was invited to attend the birthday party, which was only seven days away.
Xu Zhichun is now deeply bound to the Qin family's business. In the future, the sales of sweet potato flour, potato flour, konjac flour and even cotton may not completely follow the Qin family's path, but they will certainly not be able to avoid the Qin family. Of course, she has to attend Mrs. Qin's birthday party.
"Madam Qin Qing, what kind of gift should I prepare for Madam Qin?"
Nanny Qin Qing smiled and said, "Madam, your status is now extraordinary. I'm being conceited. In terms of status alone, even the wife of the county magistrate is inferior to you. Your attendance at the banquet is a great honor to Madam Qin. Madam Qin must be very happy. So, don't worry about what gift to give. Anything is fine."
"How about two rolls of fine Hangzhou silk and a pair of auspicious vases? Or a pair of fashionable gold hairpins would be fine too."
Xu Zhichun was deeply afraid that he did not understand the gift-giving etiquette of this era and would be out of tune with others. After hearing what Nanny Qin Qing said, he felt much more relieved.
She understood.
What is against the rules depends on the person.
For example, for Xu Zhichun now, no matter what she gives as a gift, it is a rule.
No one would find fault with her, but would just flatter her in various ways.
Xu Zhichun had an idea. "Then I'll give you two rolls of fine silk. Madam, please find time to go to the city and buy them for me. Also, please buy me a few small porcelain vases that are about three inches tall. They should be exquisite and beautiful. I'll also buy a gift box that's just the right size to hold four of the small porcelain vases. If you don't have any, ask the store to make one for you."
Nanny Qin Qing was stunned: "Madam, what are you doing——"
Xu Zhichun smiled and said, "Just buy it, Ma'am. I have a ready-made gift here that's quite presentable. Oh, and remember to buy more small porcelain bottles."
Nanny Qin Qing was confused, but she still nodded with a smile: "Yes, I will go buy it tomorrow and bring the wood fragrance with me."
Xu Zhichun hummed. He had brought Muxiang along specifically to teach her. Muxiang was at the perfect age to gradually learn various things so she could become independent in the future.
The next day, Nanny Qin Qing handed the things she bought to Xu Zhichun. The small porcelain vase had an elegant, delicate and warm curve, was spotlessly white, and depicted elegant flowers and birds, which was exquisite and beautiful.
Xu Zhichun was very satisfied.
Her space warehouse is filled with various essential oils, perfumes and other items. This time, she might as well give Mrs. Qin four bottles of essential oils, one bottle each of rose, jasmine, lavender and orange blossom.
Given her current status, it wouldn't be too surprising for her to get a few bottles of essential oils as gifts.
Although essential oils are relatively rare in this era, they are not completely unavailable.
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