Chapter 171: Natural Walls
"Oh! It turns out that this melon is grown from my own melon seeds, so I have to eat two more pieces." Old Guo Tou stroked his beard and said with a smile.
Everyone laughed, and Su Yue thought to herself that old Guo Tou was like an old naughty boy. No wonder they all said that old children behave like children when they get older.
"Mom, I want another melon."
The small piece of Xiaobao that Lao Guotou gave him had already been eaten. His white and tender little face was covered with watermelon juice and a few watermelon seeds. Su Yue wiped off the melon seeds for him and gave him a small piece.
piece, "You can only eat this small piece, otherwise your stomach will hurt."
"My mother, I am good and obedient."
Old Guo was stunned when Xiaobao's "Mother" sound was heard, and he looked at Wei Jianguo in confusion, "Isn't this child your grandson?"
Wei Jianguo glanced at him and affirmed: "He is my grandson."
"Then...without me knowing, you and your sister-in-law...have a little son?" Old Guo Tou asked tentatively.
The younger son has a baby, and he doesn’t even know that old guy Wei Jianguo is so full!
Wei Jianguo laughed and scolded: "What nonsense are you talking about, you old boy!"
A smile appeared on Su Yue's lips. If she continued to say this, she would make Old Guo Tou confused, so she explained the reason to Old Guo Tou.
Old Guo Tou and Guo's sister-in-law were both silent after hearing this. They also knew Wei Heng. When Wei Heng was a soldier, although he followed Wei Jianguo's path, Old Guo Tou also helped in it.
Wei Heng was born to be a soldier. Both he and Wei Jianguo thought that he would go a long way on this road. However, things are unpredictable. Unexpectedly, Wei Heng died on the battlefield, leaving behind orphans and widows.
Guo's sister-in-law didn't eat anymore. She wiped the corners of her eyes with her sleeve and took Su Yue's hand, saying emotionally: "It's really hard on you kid."
Su Yue refused to break away despite her pull, smiled and shook her head, "It's not hard, it's all in the past. People have to look forward to the future. Besides, I'm running a small business now, and my life is not hard.
I hope the baby will grow up safely and healthily."
"Yes, you have to look forward when you are alive. Girl Yue, if you have any difficulties in the future, just come to Uncle Guo." Old Guo Tou also put away the smile on his face and looked at Su Yue and said seriously.
This look made Su Yue realize that old Guo Tou was once a great soldier, and Aunt Guo nodded in agreement.
"Thank you Uncle Guo, thank you Auntie, I will do it."
Although she felt that she would not have any difficulties, she still felt warm in her heart when faced with the kindness of Old Guo Tou and Aunt Guo, so her tone was particularly sincere and grateful.
The atmosphere was a little gloomy for a while. It wasn't until Su Yue told a few cold jokes that made everyone laugh that the gloomy atmosphere slowly dissipated.
After eating Gua Wei Jianguo, he mentioned the purpose of his trip. After hearing this, Old Guo Tou looked at Su Yue in surprise and said, "More?"
It's not that Old Guo Tou asked a lot, it's mainly that Zhengzi transported a lot of seedlings to Shanqian Village. Su Yue wants more seedlings this time than last time. How can they be planted on the mountain?
Su Yue pursed her lips and smiled slightly: "That's it, Uncle Guo, today I secured another two thousand acres of mountainous land... to expand the scale..."
Old Guo Tou was stunned for a while after hearing this. After suddenly realizing it, he gave Su Yue a thumbs up and laughed: "Girl Yue is really amazing. She has ideas. The best thing is that she dares to think and do it. After many years
I have never met such a courageous little girl."
Wei Jianguo and Aunt Guo both smiled and nodded, agreeing with what Old Guo said.
Su Yue just sat there calmly, facing everyone's admiring glances, with no arrogance or impatience on her face. Aunt Guo's affection for Su Yue increased. This girl really looked like her when she was young.
"It's a good thing that Yue girl has ideas, but Uncle Guo still wants to remind you that if you want to transplant fruit seedlings this season, it is theoretically feasible, but compared to spring, the survival rate is lower."
It gets cold very quickly in the north. It's mid-August now. After September, the temperature will slowly drop. Newly planted seedlings will be easily frozen to death. Therefore, most people will wait until spring next year when the weather becomes warmer.
Su Yue was startled. She really hadn't considered the seasonal issue. With the spiritual spring in her hand, as long as she poured a little water on it, the branches would grow luxuriantly even in the ice and snow.
However, she was not stupid enough to say what she thought in her heart. The spiritual spring could be used, but it should not violate the common sense of nature. Others were not fools.
"Uncle Guo is very considerate, but it will be several months until spring. These mountains cannot be left empty. Moreover, after the last time, I have gained some experience. If there is a severe winter, the losses will not be much."
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It was agreed that when Guo Changzheng came back, he would prepare a batch of good seedlings and send them to Su Yue as soon as possible. After that, Su Yue asked Lao Guo what kind of plants could be planted outside the mountain.
Lao Guotou recommended several plants to her, including saponaria tree, wild rose, pepper tree and wolfberry, which are all very good natural fences.
After comprehensive consideration, Su Yue chose two types, one was the Zanthoxylum bungeanum tree and the other was the wolfberry tree.
Both the trunk and branches of the Zanthoxylum bungeanum tree are covered with thorns, and the thorns of the Zanthoxylum bungeanum tree are hard and sharp. If accidentally stung, it will hurt for a long time. It will not compete with the fruit trees for fertilizer, and it is economical to harvest the Zanthoxylum bungeanum in autumn.
crop.
Chinese wolfberry is also very good. "It is called tangerine when it grows in the south of the Huai River, and it is called the tangerine when it grows in the north of the Huai River." Zhi is its scientific name. People in the north are also accustomed to calling it wolfberry, stinky orange, etc. Because it is usually used to make fences, it is also called iron fence.
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The tangerines are tall, dense and have so many thorns that even a dog, not to mention people, can't get through them. Of course, Su Yue didn't choose them for no reason.
Lao Guotou told her that the fruits of Citrus aurantium have medicinal value and can be used for digestion. They are also very effective in treating stomachache and abdominal pain. The leaves and seeds are also very precious. Its seeds, leaves, flowers and peel can be squeezed for oil.
Can extract aromatic oils.
In short, these two crops are not only natural green fences, but also have high economic value, which makes them Su Yue's first choice.
After saying these things, Su Yue and Wei Jianguo didn't leave, because old Guo Tou insisted on dragging Wei Jianguo to have a drink with him. It was not too late anyway, so Wei Jianguo agreed.
Aunt Guo cooked a plate of peanuts, and the two old men drank from them with small cups specially used for drinking. They were afraid that Su Yue would be bored, so Su Yue took Xiaobao outside to wander around.
Xiaobao heard the dog barking and ran staggeringly towards the sound. Su Yue raised her eyebrows helplessly and had to follow slowly behind. The puppies and kittens were very dear to Xiaobao's eyes.
The Guo family has two dogs in the woods. They are very ordinary native dogs, but they are both energetic. Their ears are erect and they are very alert. It can be seen that the Guo family has raised them well.
But Xiaobao was still a stranger to them. In order to prevent the dogs from hurting Xiaobao, Su Yue used her mental power to hypnotize the two dogs, and the dizzy dogs started playing happily with Xiaobao.
Chapter completed!