Zhu Fanfan wasn't angry. She understood the proper way to ask for help, so she wrote something in her grandfather's palm again. Zhu Jiabao couldn't understand what Fanfan wanted to write.
Zhu Fanfan was anxious, not getting a response from her grandfather. She even considered whether to weave a bag herself. Zhu Jiabao finally understood: "You want a burlap sack?"
Yesterday he said he wanted as many grain seeds as possible and told Lin Wu to take care of it. Lin Wu is quite resourceful. Unexpectedly, he collected more than half of the main grain seed varieties and even provided several large bundles of burlap sacks. Yesterday he seemed to be mocking Lin Wu for not getting a few hoes so he could plant and harvest all at once.
Zhu Fanfan nodded. Grandpa finally understood what she meant. The more he wrote, the better. Zhu Jiabao frowned. He really couldn't understand it. After thinking for a long time, he asked in surprise, "You want a lot of sacks?"
If you want more sacks, that means the grain is grown and the harvest is plentiful but there aren't enough sacks. That makes perfect sense. No wonder she's his granddaughter, she's really clever!
Zhu Fanfan nodded, finally realizing that talking to her grandfather wasn't like casting pearls before swine.
Zhu Jiabao asked cautiously, "Was the harvest plentiful?"
Zhu Fanfan shook her head. It should be almost there, but it's not fully ripe yet. The more bags you have, the better.
Zhu Jiabao was somewhat disappointed: "The planting space was passed down from our ancestors. According to our ancestral records, grain crops grow very quickly, but they can't mature in a day. It was just a pipe dream for my grandfather."
Zhu Fanfan wanted to comfort her grandfather, but she didn't know how. They couldn't even understand each other's language and couldn't communicate at all.
However, Zhu Jiabao comforted Zhu Fanfan: "Let's not rush, take it slow. Something is better than nothing. It's only a dozen acres of land, and you need to control it with your divine sense. It can't solve a big problem anyway."
Zhu Fanfan disagreed, so she shook her head anxiously. She could help, and she believed that even if her grandfather wanted food, he wouldn't let her be exposed. She knew that food was in short supply, and she was willing to farm to help the country overcome the crisis. However, her mental strength was too weak to control too much land, and she didn't know what would happen after the harvest. She could only take it slowly.
Zhu Jiabao understood that Zhu Fanfan wanted to comfort him, and said happily, "Grandpa knows that Fanfan wants to contribute to the country, but you are too small to do anything. Just grow up properly. Planting crops in the fields is too tiring. Don't plant them for now. We can talk about it when you grow up. If you think too much, you might not grow tall. Why do you have to worry so much when you are just a kid?"
Zhu Fanfan was a little angry as she listened to her grandfather's complaints. Her grandfather didn't understand her and even belittled her. She could help. As long as she had enough mental strength, she could grow a lot of food, enough to solve the food shortage problem.
The important thing is that during those three years of famine, regardless of whether history repeats itself, she had to be prepared. As long as she was diligent, no one would starve to death.
Looking at his granddaughter's pitiful little face, Zhu Jiabao felt a surge of tenderness. He could only say, "Our Zhu family has enough wealth to ensure you never have to worry about food or drink for the rest of your life. Even if you become a useless little thing, Grandpa will still make sure you have enough to eat and wear for the rest of your life. Even if you can't lift a finger, Grandpa won't look down on you. You're just a little girl, don't think too much about it."
He felt that with the adults supporting him, and Fanfan growing up healthy, he had fulfilled his responsibility. He said that planting grain to solve the predicament was just a casual remark. How could a dozen acres of land possibly solve the predicament of the whole country? He was just... just fantasizing.
Zhu Fanfan was furious at her grandfather's words. What did he mean by calling her a little good-for-nothing? How was she good-for-nothing? She was amazing! And he was looking down on her? She hadn't even complained about his age, saying he was going to have to take care of her in his old age!
Looking at his granddaughter, who was clearly angry and about to hit someone, with her hands on her hips, Zhu Jiabao was completely bewildered. Why was this child so easily angered? He had already said he would take care of her for the rest of her life, so why didn't she appreciate it?
Seeing her grandfather looking at her like she was an idiot, Zhu Fanfan was so angry she wanted to bite him. She said again, she was smart, not an idiot, and clenched her little fists as if she wanted to punch someone.
Zhu Jiabao laughed: "You still want to hit me? Think carefully before you hit me, who will feel the pain. You're so young but you have such a big temper. I don't know who you took after. You'll be a tigress when you grow up."
It's good for girls to be strong, like his wife, who can keep everyone in check and never suffers any injustice.
Zhu Fanfan got even angrier. She would hit her even if it hurt her, just to let her vent her anger first. She swung her little hand out. Zhu Jiabao thought it was funny, so he reached out and touched Zhu Fanfan's little hand, controlling the distance so that Fanfan could touch it but wouldn't hurt her.
Seeing that her grandfather seemed unaffected, Zhu Fanfan quickly kicked him, startling Zhu Jiabao. The little girl's kick was surprisingly strong, causing him some pain.
Seeing her grandfather's reaction, Zhu Fanfan knew she could hurt him, and she became smug. She deliberately wrapped her kick with her mental energy, afraid of hurting herself. She understood the principle that force is reciprocal. Sure enough, after kicking him, she felt as if her foot was wrapped in a layer of cotton, and it didn't hurt at all. This time she won; she didn't feel pain, but her grandfather did. So she kicked again, but Zhu Jiabao was on guard and stepped back, so Zhu Fanfan couldn't reach him.
Enraged, Zhu Fanfan tried to launch a mental attack, but the next second, Zhu Jiabao grabbed her armpits and lifted her up, suspending her in the air. She was even more impolite, kicking wildly at her grandfather.
Zhu Jiabao, ever the sarcastic one, said, "Hey Fanfan, your legs are too short to kick, and your arms are too short to reach. Do you even have any strength left? Try harder! Go for it!"
Zhu Fanfan angrily kicked at her grandfather with both hands and feet, but because her grandfather's arms were too long, she couldn't touch him. Her legs were spinning so fast that they left afterimages, but she still couldn't do anything to her grandfather. Zhu Fanfan was so angry that she kept yelling and cursing. Judging from her expression, she could tell that she was cursing very rudely.
Zhu Jiabao was having a great time when he suddenly felt a few slaps on his back. Without even turning around, he knew his wife was there.
Liu Yumin took Zhu Fanfan from her and quickly hugged and comforted her. Zhu Jiabao hurriedly said, "I don't know what's wrong with Fanfan this morning. She kept kicking off the blanket. I thought she was just too energetic. If she kept kicking off the blanket, there would be a draft. What if she caught a cold? That's why I picked her up."
Enraged by this shameless remark, Zhu Fanfan bared her teeth and claws again, baring her mouth and making "woof woof" sounds as she threatened to bite her grandfather.
Zhu Jiabao had even more to say: "Wife, look, Fanfan has gone crazy again. Quickly, get some medicine for the child."
Liu Yumin slapped Zhu Jiabao's arm several times, angrily saying, "Can't you give me a break even in just a little while? Fanfan is still a child! Why do you keep provoking her?"
Fanfan is usually so well-behaved, never making a fuss no matter who she's with. If it weren't for Lao Zhu teasing her, would she have gotten angry? She knows Lao Zhu's temper all too well. He'd step on an ant before letting it go, let alone tease a cat or dog. Even a saint would be driven into a madman by him.
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