Thanks to her efforts, construction of Chenxi's greenhouse finally began.
The glass windows, roof, and thatched roof were opened to let the sun shine in the afternoon when the weather was nice, and then put down to keep warm in the evening.
This is essential to ensure the growth of the vegetables.
Many hands make light work, and with everyone contributing their efforts, the fire was lit and the flames were high. Before long, the first greenhouse was completed.
Chenxi wanted to plant some potatoes and peppers as soon as possible, taking advantage of the fact that the weather was not too cold yet and that the early winter season had good sunshine, so that more of them would survive and produce fruit.
So after the first greenhouse was built, Chenxi began to teach people how to maintain the temperature of the greenhouse and when to uncover the thatch.
After the land was tilled, the first batch of potato and chili seeds were planted.
Chenxi needs to observe the germination and growth of these crops; otherwise, he wouldn't dare waste the seeds, as they are extremely precious.
Since these seeds have not been found anywhere else, they are now considered rare and out of print.
Of course we should cherish it.
The old farmers, seeing how much Chenxi valued these seeds, naturally dared not be careless, for fear of wasting them.
So they watch over the greenhouse not only during the day, but also at night.
Both water and fertilizer are supplied on time and in sufficient quantities, and the soil is loosened up in time.
While Shenxi was building a greenhouse and planting potatoes and peppers, Zheng Hongfang once again walked out of Li Xiaoyu's small courtyard with his head hanging low.
During this period, Zheng Hongfang repeatedly requested to see Li Xiaoyu, but Li Xiaoyu refused to see him.
According to Fang Chenyan, Li Xiaoyu has improved a lot; at least she can move her neck and upper limbs.
Although he can't move his lower limbs yet, Fang Chenyan also said that he can feel them, so there is a possibility of recovery.
Although her physical condition was improving, Li Xiaoyu's mood remained bad, and she was even more unwilling to see Zheng Hongfang.
When Zheng Hongfang came out, he ran into Shen Xi, who was about to go in to find Li Xiaoyu to find out what was going on. As soon as she saw Zheng Hongfang's appearance, she knew that she still hadn't seen Li Xiaoyu.
Shenxi was somewhat angry.
Zheng Hongfang is her capable subordinate. He has been back for almost a month, and he has spent all his time with Li Xiaoyu.
Such subordinates are exactly the kind of talent we need right now; how can we waste them on personal relationships and trivial family matters?
Shen Xi called out to Zheng Hongfang directly: "Hongfang, come inside with me."
I didn't want to get involved in their affairs, but if things dragged on any longer, Li Xiaoyu could afford to wait, but Zheng Hongfang couldn't.
Xing Xiuyan has been gone for a month. She is in Qiaozhen. It is said that she is so busy that she sometimes doesn't even have time to drink water. She has to take care of the affairs of the grassroots civil servants, cooperate with Zhao Rong and others to arrange the border defense line, and supervise the army's food and fodder.
Shen Xi felt sorry for Xing Xiuyan, after all, Xing Xiuyan had only been involved in politics for a short time, and she had to deal with such a difficult matter right away.
Zheng Hongfang, who should have taken on this task, was kept being held back by Li Xiaoyu.
That's why Shenxi wanted to intervene directly in this matter.
Zheng Hongfang hesitated, then stammered, "Chief, Xiaoyu doesn't want to see me."
Shen Xi glared at Zheng Hongfang: "If she doesn't want to see you, why don't you just go see her directly?"
Once we met, we talked everything out. You should go about your business; why waste your precious energy on this?
Seeing that his superior was truly angry, Zheng Hongfang dared not object any further.
Shen Xi led Zheng Hongfang inside directly.
When Li Xiaoyu saw Chen Xi, she was about to speak, but then she saw Zheng Hongfang behind her and immediately turned her head away.
This is the first time we've met since we separated eight years ago.
Zheng Hongfang has simply matured; his face has lost its youthful charm and looks much more weathered, but his features remain unchanged—he is still her third brother.
After turning her head away, Li Xiaoyu's eyes welled up with tears, and she said softly and tremblingly, "Commander, please ask him to leave!"
Shen Xi sat down directly without asking Zheng Hongfang to leave. Zheng Hongfang saw the haggard Li Xiaoyu and didn't know how to start the conversation.
Li Xiaoyu is no longer a young girl, but her complexion is still so beautiful.
After eight years of separation, although he missed her dearly, the scene of their reunion was so poignant that Zheng Hongfang was filled with mixed emotions.
Shen Xi remained silent, and Zheng Hongfang dared not go out, nor did he dare to face Li Xiaoyu. He could only lower his head and remain silent.
The room fell silent.
In the end, Li Xiaoyu couldn't take it anymore.
She couldn't get up, but she knew she could ignore Zheng Hongfang, but she couldn't neglect Chen Xi.
She covered her mouth with her hand, which was about to burst into tears, and turned her head away, tears streaming down her face: "Commander, I'm sorry."
Li Xiaoyu had already learned from the people serving her that Zheng Hongfang was Shen Xi's capable subordinate, and that her wasting Zheng Hongfang's time would inevitably cause dissatisfaction among many people.
But she really couldn't face Zheng Hongfang.
She didn't know how to face Zheng Hongfang.
So she chose to escape, and if Zheng Hongfang stopped coming, she would let it go.
Shenxi knew that this matter had to be resolved today, as it would be good for both Zheng Hongfang and Li Xiaoyu.
"Xiaoyu, tell me the truth today: do you still acknowledge your engagement with Zheng Hongfang?"
Jin Quan's marriage to Li Xiaoyu is invalid because he is taking advantage of her. Li Xiaoyu's previous marriage to Jin Shupiao was arranged before Li Xiaoyu had completely dissolved her agreement with Zheng Hongfang, so it is also invalid.
At this moment, Shenxi did not ask whether there was a formal marriage contract, but only asked Li Xiaoyu whether she still recognized their marriage contract.
It's all about cutting through the Gordian knot quickly.
Li Xiaoyu's tears flowed even more fiercely.
Does it make a difference whether you recognize it or not?
She could never marry Zheng Hongfang again.
Zheng Hongfang was also eager to know whether Li Xiaoyu still recognized their engagement, since their two families had already shown signs of an engagement, and the two mothers had even exchanged tokens of their commitment.
But Li Xiaoyu's father insisted on selling her.
Li Xiaoyu shook her head immediately: "Commander, I..."
She looked up at Zheng Hongfang, who was staring at her, and said through gritted teeth, "I already have a husband, and I can't marry my third brother anymore."
Moreover…
Li Xiaoyu didn't want to explain everything, but she knew that Shen Xi definitely wanted her to explain everything.
So he gritted his teeth and said again, "Besides, we are not actually engaged, so there is no marriage contract."
Zheng Hongfang was utterly disheartened.
After a month of not seeing each other, and then being directly rejected when they finally met, Zheng Hong knew that Li Xiaoyu would never be with him.
After eight years of waiting and searching, Zheng Hongfang still hoped to find Li Xiaoyu and marry her.
Shen Xi didn't look at Zheng Hongfang, knowing without looking that Zheng Hongfang's expression must be unpleasant. Instead, she said directly, "Alright, since we weren't engaged before, and now that you're married, I've made my decision. How about you and Hongfang become brother and sister?"
It's definitely not feasible to let Zheng Hongfang completely ignore Li Xiaoyu, given her current predicament. However, if Zheng Hongfang were to manage Li Xiaoyu in this ambiguous manner, it would not only damage his reputation but also hinder his own career and, more importantly, Xing Xiuyan's.
"Okay, I'm willing."
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