This story is inseparable from the county magistrate. Last year, he learned about the entire process of Mu Yi'an and her family growing watermelons, and this year he conducted a pilot project in Xinyuan Town. He arranged for Brother Mu to provide technical guidance and gave him a temporary position in the county to instruct farmers on how to grow watermelons.
This watermelon planting is voluntary; the county government is not forcing anyone. Those interested can go to the town to learn how to plant them.
Everyone in Jiangjia Village knew that Mu Yi'an was making money growing watermelons, so most families planted some, about an acre or two, and that was it. In the farmers' minds, although watermelons were good, they weren't filling; they needed to ensure they had enough to eat.
The county magistrate was quite satisfied. This way, the planting of grain wouldn't be delayed. Each family could earn an extra income by planting watermelons, and gradually, more and more people would start planting them. This couldn't be rushed.
"The second daughter-in-law is back?"
"Mother, how have you and Father been feeling lately? These are some pastries and wine I bought in the county for you and Father."
Mu Yi'an handed over the portion for the old house, and another portion for her great-grandfather and third grandfather.
"Everything's fine. Your father's in his study; the school's closed today. Has Shuyun sent any word back? How's she doing in the prefectural city?"
"He wrote back. He's doing well there, but his studies are heavy, so he won't be back for a while."
Mu Yi'an chatted with Jiang's mother about everyday matters, and the two children went to play with Shao Kun and Shao Ning.
Jiang Lan and her sister-in-law came out when they heard the noise in the courtyard.
"My second sister-in-law is back?"
"Sister-in-law."
Mu Yi'an greeted Sister-in-law Jiang but didn't say anything else; they had nothing in common.
"Second sister-in-law, eldest sister, you're back."
Jiang Lan looked at the two people dressed in new clothes and felt a mix of emotions.
"My sister-in-law is so beautiful!"
Mu Yi'an didn't offer any flattery; Jiang Lan truly had become beautiful. Perhaps she had matured, her figure was different, and she had developed better. The baby fat on her face was gone, and she had the appearance of a young woman.
"Thank you, Second Sister-in-law. You look beautiful too."
Jiang Lan smiled. She dared not offend her second sister-in-law now, as she was counting on her sister-in-law to prepare a dowry for her after her marriage. And then there was her second brother; the Zhou family, knowing he had entered Bailu Academy, held their family in even higher regard.
The group chatted in the courtyard for a while when Mu Yi'an saw Jiang's father come out. Perfect timing, she had something to discuss with him but didn't want to go to the study to find him.
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