PDLP Chapter 18 Ex-girlfriend asks to get back together
Chapter 18 Ex-girlfriend asks to get back together
Here, the eldest sister couldn't help but gaze at Xu Chunsheng for a long time, her eyes gradually reddening:
"Little brother, I believe you can earn enough money for your wedding, but don't put too much pressure on yourself."
Upon hearing his sister's words, Xu Chunsheng's lips unconsciously curled into a smile, and he said to his sister:
"Yes, yes, our family will make our lives better and better."
Mr. and Mrs. Xu also laughed.
They are pleased that their children have grown up and that they care about each other.
Which parent doesn't want their children to have a good relationship and be able to help each other out when they encounter difficulties?
For them, a healthy family and harmonious siblings are what a family should be like.
However, Xu Chunsheng knew that if he really wanted his sister to agree to marry Qian Junwei for the Qian family without his sake or any other reason, he would have to earn more money in the future so that he wouldn't be troubled by the so-called wedding money, wife's dowry, or bride price.
He believed he could do it because Ophiopogon japonicus would indeed see a significant price increase!
In his view, Li Da had indeed likely seen the signs, which was why he was so generous in offering him such a high price.
After the "family meeting," Xu Chunsheng briefly explained the matter of the written agreement with Li Dali to his family, and also gave them instructions:
"We earned so much because others paid deposits. We should keep it to ourselves and not tell anyone else. As for the villagers, we have reminded them to plant Ophiopogon japonicus, but whether they plant it or not is no longer our concern."
After lunch, Xu Chunsheng took out forty catties of seedlings from the thatched hut and handed his father fifty yuan, saying:
"Dad, go deliver the seedlings to Uncle later and pay back the money Uncle's family borrowed."
"Okay, how much are the seedlings?"
"Father Xu asked."
Even between brothers, accounts should be settled clearly. Even if I don't bring it up after I leave, given my elder brother's personality, he will definitely make sure these things are settled.
Xu Chunsheng replied, "Let's say it's four mao, that's sixteen yuan. That's the price Boss Li brought it for."
"Oh, and tell your uncle again not to cover the seedlings with soil. Cover them with fine soil, tamp the soil down firmly, and water them. This is what Boss Li taught me. That's how they're planted in big places; they're easy to grow."
Mr. Xu felt somewhat "embarrassed." He had always thought that Ophiopogon japonicus was something that could be covered with just some soil, but he hadn't expected there to be so many intricacies involved. Nevertheless, he wrote these things down.
"I know, I know. Don't I know more about farming than you do?"
After saying that, Xu Chunsheng went back to the thatched hut to get the seedlings he was going to plant that afternoon. He gently shook the water off the roots and neatly stacked them in a dustpan, being careful not to damage the roots.
Actually, those things weren't told to Xu Chunsheng by Li Da, but rather learned by Xu Chunsheng in his previous life. As for telling his father that Li Da instructed him to do so, it was also to avoid his father's questioning.
Seeing his son's actions, Mr. Xu breathed a sigh of relief because he no longer had to rush to see the Qian family. He also hoped that the Ophiopogon japonicus would fetch a good price and that his son could earn enough money for his wedding by selling it, so that he wouldn't have to watch his daughter sacrifice herself.
When Xu Chunsheng returned, he placed the seedlings in the thatched hut and soaked their roots in water. The hut was well-ventilated and cool. Although the seedlings were not fully vigorous after an hour or so, they could still be planted. As for the remaining seedlings, they needed to be kept in water to prevent them from wilting.
Xu Chunsheng took a hoe, placed it above the carrying pole, and with a quick lift, hung the dustpan. Then he said to the older woman who was feeding the pigs:
"Sister, I'll take a load of seedlings to the bend in the road first. I've also loaded another load here. You can carry them over later."
The older woman was scooping the scraps out of the pig trough and putting them into a broken basin, saying, "Okay, you go ahead, we'll be right back when we're done."
Since the arrival of this piglet, the eldest sister has taken better care of it than herself. Not only does she let it out for walks from time to time, but she also cleans its pigpen every day. Even its feeding utensils cannot have a single scrap of food from the previous meal. As for where the scraps go, the eldest sister feeds them to the chickens in the yard. Probably because there is some crushed corn in them, the chickens used to lay an egg every two days, but now they are doing well, laying two eggs every three days!
Xu Chunsheng carried the seedlings along the ridge of the field, holding the basket in both hands, one in front and one behind. He walked briskly, wishing that the seedlings could grow up now and be sold at a high price!
After walking for more than ten minutes, Xu Chunsheng finally saw his land. It was afternoon, and part of the land at the bend was no longer in the sun and had become shady.
Therefore, this is the best time to plant seedlings in this area. Even if the seedlings are not in good condition, if you plant them now and water them, they will basically survive. All that's left is to weed them diligently afterwards.
Xu Chunsheng walked to the farthest end of the field before putting down his load. He placed a dustpan in a suitable spot, then, holding a hoe in one hand and the other dustpan in the other, walked to the very edge.
This is done for convenience. You can just find a convenient place to put it down, grab a handful, and then put a few together into the prepared furrow. You don't have to carry the dustpan around with you wherever you go, which saves a lot of effort and makes the work much easier.
However, after working for a while, Xu Chunsheng realized that this job was not easy at all. Not only did he have to keep the seedlings upright against the edge of the furrow to prevent them from falling over, but he also had to...
The most tiring part of this job is constantly bending over. Doing it a few times will not only make your back ache, but also make you dizzy. If someone with a weaker constitution were to do it, they would probably have a stroke and faint on the ground.
"Phew, I'm so tired. I hope my sisters brought low stools."
Xu Chunsheng straightened up and looked in the direction of his home, and saw three figures, two adults and one child, walking towards him.
"Sister! Sister! Bring two low stools!" Xu Chunsheng hurriedly shouted.
"A low stool? I'll take it," the older woman answered loudly.
The eldest sister, carrying the load, said to Xu's mother, "Mom, can you put the hoe on the carrying pole for me? Go back and bring two low stools."
"Yes, we didn't even think of it when we were at home. Planting Ophiopogon japonicus isn't like planting corn; it doesn't bend over all the time, and it definitely won't last long."
Mother Xu helped her eldest sister put the carrying pole down, then asked her youngest sister, "Little sister, do you want to go to the fields with your sister, or come home with me to get a stool?"
The youngest sister placed her hand in a "V" shape under her chin, thought seriously for a moment, and said, "My sister and I will go to the field first, so that I can help out for a little longer."
Hearing this, Xu's mother and eldest sister both laughed. Xu's mother even said, "Alright, little sister, work hard today, and I'll fry you eggs tonight."
……
"Brother, second brother, we're here!" The youngest sister's voice arrived before she did.
Xu Chunsheng looked up, smiled, and said, "Watch your step, walk slowly."
The field was divided into five rows of furrows for planting lilyturf and one row for planting corn. It was quite difficult for the youngest sister to walk through. She didn't want to damage the furrows that her family had worked so hard to prepare, so she had to move forward with difficulty, her feet sinking deep into the ground.
However, the uneven ground prevented the youngest sister from walking carefully. She was somewhat happy because Qian Junwei would no longer be her brother-in-law.
Lost in thought, the youngest sister suddenly shouted loudly at Xu Chunsheng:
"My second brother is amazing! He'll make so much money!"
The younger sister paused to catch her breath, then added:
"Big sister is amazing too, her cooking is absolutely delicious!"
"My third brother is amazing too; he wins tons of awards!"
"Mom and Dad are the best! They gave birth to such amazing kids like us!"
Although her third brother hasn't returned yet, the youngest sister hasn't forgotten him at all. Despite her young age, she's already quite old, and she has truly mastered the art of balancing things.
Xu Chunsheng and the older sister walking behind were amused and laughed. Even the hard work, anxiety and unease of the past few days dissipated with each shout of "Sir!"
At this moment, You Xiaoxia walked up the road from the foot of the mountain, stood by the roadside, looked at Xu Chunsheng's figure, and called out coldly:
"Xu Chunsheng, come here, I need to talk to you about something."