Gourd Farm Chapter 98
Translated by Etherna
Chapter 98: Developing a New Variety
Yang Feng asked around the town and found out that this kind of thing was usually only available in the county or had to be cultivated by oneself. What he initially thought would be a simple matter turned out to be quite troublesome.
Realizing that it was too late to go to the county at this time, he decided to head back home and go there early the next day.
As soon as he entered the greenhouse, Xia Tian looked up and asked, "Brother Feng, did you get the mushroom spawn?"
Shrugging, Yang Feng replied, "They don't sell it in town. I'll have to go to the county early tomorrow to check."
"Yang Feng, I was just at Liu's place, and she mentioned that she's going to the county tomorrow. Do you want to ask her about it?" Xia Ying suggested.
Hearing Xia Ying's suggestion, Yang Feng thought it was a good idea. Liu Wan'er often went to the county and should be familiar with the situation there.
"Yeah, I'll go see her now," Yang Feng said, turning to head to the village office. It might save him some trouble if it happened to be on the way.
Upon arriving at the village office, he found the door closed, and Liu Wan'er seemed to be busy copying something.
"Miss Liu, what are you busy with?" Yang Feng pushed the door open and greeted her.
Turning around, Liu Wan'er replied, "Yang Feng, what's up?"
"I just got back from town. Xia Ying mentioned that you're going to the county tomorrow?" Yang Feng inquired.
Liu Wan'er, still busy with the printing, responded, "Yes, I have some business to attend to in the county. Are you planning to go there too?"
Taking a seat, Yang Feng explained, "I asked around in town this morning, and they said that the mushroom spawn is only available in the county. I was thinking of going there tomorrow to check it out."
At that moment, the printing machine stopped. "I forgot to tell you yesterday. I was planning to take you to the county. An old classmate of mine is involved in this kind of work," Liu Wan'er explained.
Yang Feng was relieved to hear this, as it saved him the trouble of wandering around aimlessly. "Miss Liu, I'll be counting on you tomorrow," he said.
Liu Wan'er smiled and waved her hand. "It's part of my job. No need to be so polite."
With the matter settled, Yang Feng's mood improved considerably.
As he reached the roadside, he saw Aunt Hua and Hua Wuque approaching on a bike.
"Xiao Feng, come over. I need to talk to you," Aunt Hua shouted as she rode up, her voice loud and clear.
Yang Feng had been planning to water the field, but it wouldn't be polite to ignore them. He stopped and asked, "Aunt Hua, what's the matter?"
Hua Wuque smiled and handed him a cigarette. Aunt Hua hopped off the tricycle, grabbed Yang Feng's arm, and asked, "Xiao Feng, I heard you made over ten thousand in a single day at the temple fair. Is that true?"
Yang Feng hadn't realized that in just a few days, the news of his earnings had spread. He hadn't even had a chance to figure it out for himself.
"Aunt Hua, who's been spreading these rumors? If I were making ten thousand a day, I'd have bought a mansion in the county by now," Yang Feng replied.
Aunt Hua looked skeptical. "You're not telling the truth. Even if it's not ten thousand, it's still eight thousand. There were so many people coming and going. I saw it with my own eyes."
During the temple fair, he had been chatting with a group of people, and the stream of visitors had been non-stop throughout the day.
"Aunt Hua, are you sure about this?" Yang Feng said, ready to leave. He still had to water the field and didn't have time to chat.
"Look at me, our family is also planning to grow a greenhouse of strawberries. Can you help us with the seedlings?" Aunt Hua asked.
Yang Feng knew that Aunt Hua was always up to something, and he wasn't particularly skilled in seedling cultivation. He had to decline, saying, "Aunt Hua, I'm not very experienced in this. The seedlings I have were grown somewhat haphazardly."
Aunt Hua's expression soured. "Xiao Feng, why do you forget your friends once you make some money? Haven't we helped each other out before?"
Hua Wuque tugged at Aunt Hua's clothes from behind, probably trying to get her to watch her tone.
Yang Feng knew what kind of person Aunt Hua was—sharp-tongued but kind-hearted. He didn't want to argue with her.
She had been good to him, and he had helped her out before. If he had the expertise, he would have gladly helped. The problem was, he really didn't know how to do it.
"Aunt Hua, it's not that I don't want to help you, but you know that I have no experience with this. This is my first time growing a greenhouse of strawberries," Yang Feng explained.
Aunt Hua rolled her eyes. "If you did well the first time, why wouldn't you be able to do it again?"
Yang Feng sighed. There was nothing more he could say.
Aunt Hua had never planned to grow strawberries before. She had been boasting to the women in the village, saying that it was just a matter of asking Yang Feng for help. If she couldn't persuade him, she would never be able to hold her head up again.
"Xiao Feng, just give me a straight answer. Will you help or not?" Aunt Hua pressed.
Seeing the situation, Yang Feng replied earnestly, "Aunt Hua, I'll help you take a look at the seedlings, but I can't guarantee the outcome."
As soon as Aunt Hua heard that Yang Feng was willing to help, her expression changed as if by magic. Her previously cloudy face immediately brightened up.
"Xiao Feng, I knew you were a good kid. I've never regretted taking care of you since you were little," Aunt Hua said.
After finally sending Aunt Hua away, Yang Feng connected the water pump and watered the field. In a few days, he planned to sow the garlic.
"Brother Feng, is everything sorted out for tomorrow?" Xia Tian came over and straightened the water hose.
"Yeah, I'm going to the county with Liu Wan'er tomorrow. You'll have to take care of things at home. When I come back, I'll get you a couple of packets of sunflower seeds," Yang Feng said.
Xia Tian grinned. "No need for sunflower seeds. When you come back, take me to the KTV. Since I've been here, I've almost turned into a hermit."
Seeing Xia Tian's carefree attitude, Yang Feng asked, "You're not busy all day, but you still manage to have fun?"
Back when he was in the city , he had only been to a KTV when the boss invited him during the holidays. He didn't have much free time, and the memories of the vampires still gave him goosebumps.
Xia Tian chuckled. "Brother Feng, you're good at farming in the countryside, but everything else about you is pretty low."
Yang Feng had to admit that Xia Tian was right. He had never had the money to indulge in such activities before.
He patted Xia Tian's shoulder. "Once I finish planting this whole field, I'll take you out for some fun."