Chapter 137 Space Planting
Xu Zhili's heart skipped a beat.
She knew that Xie Yunze, who only had memories of being 15 years old and called her "sister," was gone forever.
Standing before her was Xie Yunze, who had regained all his memories and was now shouldering the mission of a soldier.
She suppressed her surging emotions and responded with an understanding, supportive, and slightly relieved smile: "Comrade Xie Yunce, are you ready?"
Xie Yunze nodded vigorously, his gaze passing over Xu Zhili and looking towards the direction of the Armed Forces Department, his eyes sharp and firm: "Be prepared at all times, it is our duty to protect our country."
He strode forward, his silhouette stretching long in the morning sun, exuding power and carrying his own unique weight and glory.
Since Xie Yunce joined the army, Xu Zhili has returned to her old life.
However, although life seemed to continue as usual, she always felt that something was missing, as if a crucial piece of the puzzle of life was missing.
But the wheels of life never stop turning, and no matter what, we must keep moving forward.
In the evening, I finally managed to coax Xu Zhian to sleep.
Only then did Xu Zhili have time to carefully examine the seeds that the grain station had sent as compensation afterward.
Neatly packaged packets of seeds were laid out on the table, displaying a wide variety of types.
My memory goes back to that day at the grain depot.
In addition to compensating Xu Zhili with 120 jin of soybeans as required by regulations, Manager Liu later discussed with Grandpa Li and felt that she had worked really hard running around for this matter.
He then paid out of his own pocket to provide her with a variety of vegetable seeds, as well as many fruit seeds that he couldn't name.
With a face full of apology, Manager Liu said to Xu Zhili, "Young comrade, I feel really bad for making you go through all this trouble. I've prepared some vegetable seeds that I've collected myself as a small token of my appreciation. Please accept them."
Xu Zhili obtained a wide variety of seeds, including rice seeds, pumpkin seeds, chicken feather vegetable seeds, large-leaf wood ear vegetable seeds, sweet potato vegetable seeds, as well as chili pepper seeds, eggplant seeds, tomato seeds, cucumber seeds, green bean seeds, and corn seeds, totaling more than a dozen kinds.
Even fruit seeds include apple, pear, peach, persimmon, grape, cherry, jujube, strawberry, cantaloupe, persimmon, honeydew berry, sea buckthorn berry, and so on.
"Boss, this is really unacceptable."
Xu Zhili looked sincere and firmly declined, saying, "You have already compensated me with 120 catties of soybeans according to regulations. How can I accept anything from you personally? That would be taking a needle or thread from the masses, which would be against discipline. I will buy these vegetable seeds."
"Please take these back, leader. I was just doing my job. I'm already very grateful for the compensation of soybeans. Thank you so much."
She said earnestly again.
So, one insisted on giving it to the other, while the other resolutely refused, and they argued for a long time.
Xu Zhili cited the principle that "disciplinary regulations prohibit taking even a needle or thread from the masses." Upon hearing this, Administrator Liu couldn't help but chuckle and praise, "Comrade Xu, your awareness is truly commendable!"
Upon hearing this, Grandpa Li, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but give a thumbs up and praise him repeatedly.
Xu Zhili looked at the many kinds of seeds in her hand, her heart filled with joy.
As soon as she entered the space, Ya Ya rushed over like a little cannonball, transforming into a small divine tree that circled around Xu Zhili's legs, excitedly calling out, "Master, Master, you've finally come! Ya Ya has missed you so much! You haven't come in to play with me in so long!"
"My dear Ya Ya, I'm so sorry, I've been so busy lately."
Xu Zhili squatted down and touched the budding green leaves, saying apologetically, "I just got some good seeds and I have to plant them quickly. I'm afraid I won't have time to chat with you today."
"Huh? You're not spending time with me again..."
The bud's leaves wilted a little, and it grumbled pitifully, "Master, you're always busy. I'm so bored. What are you busy with this time?"
"Farming, you silly little thing."
Xu Zhili answered with a smile, and habitually reached for the hoe leaning against the side.
Seeing this, Ya Ya quickly shook her round "body" (tree crown) and eagerly reminded, "Master, Master, have you forgotten? This whole space is your territory! Why are you doing it yourself? If you want it to turn it over, it can turn it over!"
Xu Zhili suddenly slapped her forehead, realizing, "Oh dear! Look at my memory, how could I have forgotten about that?"
She put down the hoe, closed her eyes, and tried to concentrate, imagining the land in front of her being evenly tilled and loosened.
Something amazing happened!
The once flat and hardened land appeared as if it had been gently plowed by an invisible hand.
The soil tumbled and rolled, rising and falling in layers. In just a few breaths, the five acres of land became soft and flat, exuding the fragrance of earth, as if it had been carefully tended long ago.
"Wow! It really works, that's amazing."
Xu Zhili couldn't help but marvel, gaining a deeper understanding of the wonder of this space.
The bud proudly swayed its branches and leaves, making a cheerful rustling sound: "Of course, Master, the space is very powerful. You'll see later. Quick, plant the seed!"
Xu Zhili followed his instructions and used her mind again.
She "saw" the seed packet in her hand open automatically, and the seeds inside seemed to come alive, being evenly and precisely scattered into the tilled furrows at just the right depth.
Immediately afterwards, a thought crossed her mind: "Water it."
On the right side of the space, in the clear pool of spiritual spring water, a crystal-clear stream of water seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, rising lightly into the air and transforming into a nimble silver water dragon that "whooshed" across the five acres of land.
Fine mist falls evenly, nourishing every inch of the newly turned soil and the buried seeds.
The moment the spring water was poured, an even more amazing scene unfolded: at a speed visible to the naked eye, a layer of fine, tender green shoots sprouted from the location of the bok choy.
Other vegetable seedlings and medicinal herb seeds also pushed through the moist soil and poked their tiny heads out.
At this astonishing rate, we might be able to pick and eat the bok choy tomorrow.
"Master, look! Isn't it fast?"
Ya Ya excitedly shook her leaves, "They grow so fast in the space, it won't be long before we have a bumper harvest!"
Xu Zhili looked at this vibrant land, her eyes filled with anticipation and joy.
"That's great! This way, we can have some food for An'an, the villagers, and me soon."
In front of the Tree of Life, which radiates a soft glow, the ten acres of land that Xu Zhili cultivated with her mind are now fully planted.
Half of the land was covered with various vegetable seedlings and newly sown seeds, which had been provided as compensation by the grain station.
On the other half, she planted several precious medicinal seedlings that she had carefully preserved: Agrimonia pilosa, Typha pollen, Panax notoginseng, and Sanguisorba officinalis—all essential ingredients for making hemostatic powder.
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