For Xujiang, it was the first time for people in Fu'an Village to plant cotton, which they had never done before. There would inevitably be some twists and turns. Who would have expected that the seeds would germinate so early in the first trial planting?

After several inquiries, he learned some superficial knowledge about cotton cultivation.

It is said that after cotton seeds are planted in the soil, it takes more than five days to germinate, but it only took three days for them to germinate.

It’s so fast.

Xu Jiang was surprised, but to Xia Qianqian, this was nothing more than child's play.

She smiled slightly and said: "I went to see the field this morning. The growth is quite good. However, the seedlings must be irrigated and fertilized later."

Xia Qianqian suggested: "Water is very convenient for us. The water of Fu'an River is very suitable for irrigating cotton, but this fertilizer..."

Xu Jiang is also in a dilemma. "In the past, villagers would transport their own fertilizer to the fields, but now that we are leasing such a large piece of land, I am afraid it will be difficult to collect so much farmyard fertilizer at one time."

“If we don’t have farmyard manure, can we use other fertilizers instead?”

"Others?" Xu Jiang was a little confused, "What is that?"

Xia Qianqian smiled and said, "Village chief, you have forgotten that a group of waterbirds live all year round at Yanhu Beach on the other side of the Fu'an River, and there are even flocks of birds in the woods next to it. Year after year, under the woods, in the shallows, everywhere

It’s all bird droppings.”

Her eyes were shining, and she spoke eloquently: "The birds in Yanhu Beach all grew up eating small fish and shrimps. Their feces accumulated under the trees, mixed with the remains of rotting leaves, insects, etc., which is what is said above.

Good fertilizer."

When Xu Jiang heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, "You are absolutely right. But Yanhu Beach is located in a swamp, and there are many traps."

"Some people once tried to go to the woods, but returned without success. I'm afraid not many people are willing to risk their lives for some fertilizer." Xu Jiang raised a more realistic question.

"I can solve this."

Xia Qianqian thought for a while and suggested: "However, I need labor this time. It is best to be able to pull the cows. Of course, if someone is willing to use a pole to carry them, I can also pay the labor price according to the price of a cage."

"That's such a good relationship!" Xu Jiang was eager to give it a try: "You don't know, but recently the threshold of my home has been almost crossed."

"Oh?" Li Yunniang was very surprised, "What on earth is going on?"

She was in the village, why didn’t she hear any news?

Xia Qianqian seemed to have expected it, and said with a half-smile but not a smile: "Are they all the people who rejected you before and are here to find you a job?"

Xu Jiang looked helpless, he laughed and said, "Xia Yatou, don't blame them. They are just trying to make ends meet. I didn't trust you before, but after this incident, I will definitely do my duty honestly and work well.

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Xia Qianqian didn't care about this and said seriously: "Village Chief, you know countless people. You know everyone within a ten-mile radius. What I need is someone who is willing to work hard and will not cheat or cheat."

"So, please check the people who come to work. If the work is done, I will not miss a single copper coin. But if the work is not done well, or even delays my affairs, if I

After all, I'm afraid they won't be able to bear it."

After several recent events, Xu Jiang also has some understanding of this girl’s style of dealing with things.

Hearing what she said, he nodded hastily, "Don't worry, Mr. Mo will leave the things in the field to you and let me help you. The old man will definitely take care of it strictly."

After Xu Jiang finished speaking, he drank a ditty and walked back happily.

Li Yunniang looked at Xu Jiang's back and couldn't help but smile: "It's been a while since I saw the village chief in a good mood."

"Yeah!"

Fu'an Village is a poor village near Jiangcheng. Only some elderly people are left to guard it, without any vitality.

If the village's economy develops well, maybe some young people will be willing to come back.

Xia Qianqian followed her mother back to the house, and the two prepared dinner together.

About half an hour later, Uncle Wang's oxcart stopped at the gate, and Yuanbao returned home with a bound.

Xia Qianqian stepped forward and handed Uncle Wang a large cup of herbal tea, "Take a few sips quickly to relieve the heat."

Uncle Wang took it, immersed himself in drinking a bowl of tea, and then said cheerfully: "Girl, you are not here today, the shop has been decorated. You can come over tomorrow and take a look first."

"Okay. Uncle Wang, I've been really grateful to you in the past few days."

Uncle Wang smiled naively, "You kid, you talk a lot. At such an old age, I rarely have any work in a year. It's you who gave me a bite to eat."

"Uncle Wang, what you said is even more outrageous."

Seeing the two of them chatting under the eaves, Li Yunniang hurriedly greeted them: "Quick, wash your hands and come in for dinner."

Uncle Wang did not refuse, and several people sat at the table and ate their dinner in a hurry.

During the dinner, Uncle Wang asked in a low voice: "You haven't seen Mr. Mo from next door coming to eat in the past few days?"

Xia Qianqian was stunned for a moment, then looked up at Uncle Wang's expression, as if he had some ulterior motive.

She didn't answer, and Li Yunniang answered quickly: "At first, they just moved in and didn't start the stove. Recently, they started cooking, so they didn't come to eat again."

Uncle Wang frowned and said nothing.

After eating, Xia Qianqian was clearing away the dishes in the kitchen when she heard Uncle Wang and Li Yunniang whispering at the door.

"Daughter-in-law of the Xia family, I see that Mr. Mo seems to be interested in your girl."

Uncle Wang tried his best to lower his voice, "Xia Yatou is not young anymore. Others of her age have children in their arms."

This is Uncle Wang. When did he start urging marriage like the aunts on the street?

Li Yunniang was sensitive by nature and said nervously: "But what are the rumors outside?"

Uncle Wang sighed lowly, "Don't ask. I'm just saying a little more. Mr. Mo is not bad. You should consider the rest carefully."

The rest?

Li Yunniang caught the flaw in Uncle Wang's words and asked, "But what trouble did Qianqian cause outside?"

Uncle Wang's voice became lower and lower, "Just remember my words."

After finishing speaking, he drove the bullock cart and hurried back.

Suddenly, Li Yunniang's heart was pounding, she turned back to the house, grabbed Xia Qianqian's hand, and said nervously: "Qianqian, what happened?"

Seeing that she couldn't hide it, Xia Qianqian said bluntly: "Yesterday, the Jiang family sent a matchmaker to block me at the entrance of Zhuxian College, wanting me to be Jiang Chengyun's concubine?"

Be a concubine?

Li Yunniang's mind buzzed and went blank.

Jiang Chengyun loves to seize women from the countryside. He has women everywhere in Jiangcheng, and there is no need for a concubine anywhere.

If you become his concubine, wouldn't you risk death?

Li Yunniang was so panicked that she walked around the room anxiously, "Qianqian, let's pack up and run away."

She will never let her daughter be someone else's concubine.

Seeing that her mother was very frightened, Xia Qianqian hurriedly explained: "Don't panic, Jiang Chengyun was arrested by the Chief of Staff this morning and thrown into prison. His life is not guaranteed, and I'm afraid he has no intention of taking a concubine anymore."

"Caught?" Li Yunniang was even more frightened and whispered: "Did Mr. Mo do it?"

Xia Qianqian nodded, "Yes!"

This is indeed the case.
Chapter completed!