Sister Han is good at farming

After the meal, when everyone left, Ruan Qingqing was also telling everyone about her plans when the family took a break.

"Dad and Mom, we have less than two taels of silver left. I mean don't touch this money for now, Mom is about to give birth. From what Grandma said today, Mom is most likely pregnant with twins this time. We'd better save enough money to avoid being in a hurry when the time comes. So don't touch this money for now.

But the family needs to have an income, so I thought we could all work together to open up three to five acres of land and plant potatoes, sweet potatoes, and corn this season. This way, we don’t have to buy food all the time, and it can be considered an income.”

Ruan Wantie was the first to object, "Daya, the land reclaimed won't yield much. It's hard to get a good harvest without cultivating it for three to five years. Besides, reclaiming land is not an easy job. It's exhausting. It's not worth it!"

I think it would be better to do this! I will go out and find a part-time job these days, and when I have saved enough money, we will buy three to five acres of land. When the time comes, the family will take good care of it and it will be no problem to produce enough food for our family for a year!"

Ruan Qingqing had many thoughts and promises in her mind, but when she thought about her original knowledge and ability, she gave up. She reminded herself not to rush ahead and to take it step by step.

"Okay! How about this, Dad, you go find a temporary job, and Shi Ping and I will try to open up some wasteland first. We'll open up as much as we can. Shi An will be responsible for feeding the chickens and ducks at home, and Second Sister will be responsible for taking care of Mom, washing some clothes, and cooking. What do you think of this arrangement?"

"Okay, let's do as Daya said!" Ruan Wantie had no objection.

Ruan Shiping and others also nodded.

After the arrangements were made, Ruan Qingqing began to prepare the farm tools for the land reclamation. The hoes, pickaxes, axes, and hatchets she bought did not have handles or grips, so she had to make them herself. How could Ruan Qingqing know how to do these?

Seeing her struggling with a pile of farm tools, Ruan Wantie suggested, "Why don't you send them to the old house and ask your grandfather to help fix them. He has good skills and what he fixes will be useful."

Ruan Qingqing didn't hesitate and immediately went to the old house with some farm tools and the remaining fresh fish.

"Master, I'm busy!"

Mr. Ruan was sharpening a hatchet and looked up when he heard the sound. "Qingqing, is there anything you want to talk to me about?"

Ruan Qingqing raised the fish in her hand and said, "Give grandpa and grandma a fish to try."

Upon hearing this, Li, who had just returned, immediately took a few quick steps, and took it, smiling so hard that her teeth were showing. "Oh, Qingqing is so polite!"

The action was so quick that Mr. Ruan didn't have time to say anything to refuse. He could only sigh and said, "Don't bring anything next time you come."

"It's okay. By the way, Grandpa, didn't I buy some farm tools in the county yesterday? But I don't know how to make the handles, so I would like to ask Grandpa for help." Ruan Qingqing smiled and handed the farm tools she had strung together to Grandpa Ruan for his inspection.

Old Master Ruan took the farm tools and put them on the ground, took out a pipe from his waist, lit it, and started smoking.

"Don't underestimate the handle, there are many details inside it! You are young, how can you understand all these details? If the handle is not made properly, it will not only make you waste your energy when doing farm work, but also hinder your work and delay things. Fortunately, you knew to come to find me." He said as he looked at the new farm tools.

"Yes! I just came here to ask for your help, didn't I?" Ruan Qingqing also squatted down and looked at the farm tools on the ground, "Master, when will these handles be ready? We are going to open up the land these days, I wonder if they can be used then?"

Mr. Ruan paused and said, "Are you planning to open up wasteland? Haven't you heard your father say that? I did hear your father say that he wanted to do some odd jobs."

"My father went to work odd jobs, and Shi Ping and I will try to reclaim the land first, and we will do our best to reclaim as much as we can." Ruan Qingqing explained with a smile.

Mr. Ruan nodded and said, "If you are in a hurry, I will ask your uncle and third uncle to help you and try to get it done tomorrow.

As for your family's land reclamation, you two kids can't do it alone. That's very tiring work. If you don't dig deep enough, the land reclamation won't be thorough. Then the grass and crops will grow together, and you won't get much. If you dig deep, you need a lot of strength. You two kids are still growing up, and doing such heavy work is not good for your health."

The sparks in Mr. Ruan's pipe flickered, and he puffed out smoke one after another.

"Master, don't worry, we know what to do." Ruan Qingqing comforted.

He sighed, "It's hard for you kids! Come on, you must be exhausted from preparing such a big banquet today! Go back and have a rest first. When it's ready, I'll ask your uncle to bring it to you."

After almost finishing his cigarette, Mr. Ruan started to chase people away and prepared to work.

"Thank you for your hard work, Grandpa!"

Ruan Qingqing did go back, but she did not rest as Mr. Ruan said. She took Ruan Shiping out to see where it was suitable to open up wasteland.

The land near the village and the water source had basically been reclaimed. Ruan Qingqing could only go further to see.

She not only looked at the soil quality, but also considered whether water could be brought in from nearby. For this kind of land, irrigation was also a critical matter and could not be neglected.

Ruan Qingqing didn't get discouraged when she didn't find any suitable wasteland to cultivate on the first day. She went home and prepared to look for more the next day.

Early the next morning, Nguyen Van Kim came with his two sons Nguyen The Meng and Nguyen The Cuong to deliver farm tools.

Ruan Qingqing and her friends had just finished their meal and were about to go out when they ran into them and immediately welcomed them into the house.

"Fourth brother, I heard from dad that you are planning to reclaim some wasteland. Which land are you going to reclaim?" Ruan Wanjin put down the two hoes in his hands and asked directly.

Ruan Qingqing took over the conversation, "Uncle, we are still considering it! We need to find a place with good soil and close to a water source."

Ruan Wanjin nodded approvingly. "That's right! Think about it! Otherwise, you'll have worked in vain when you find problems after the project is completed. Let uncle know when you've chosen the site. When he's free in a few days, he can help you then."

"Then let me thank you first, uncle!" Ruan Qingqing thanked him with a smile on her face.

"You are an outsider, kid. Why should we, as a family, thank you?" Ruan Wanjin frowned.

Ruan Qingqing just smiled and said nothing, her eyes flickered over the farm tools.

The hoe, hatchet, pickaxe, sickle and axe were not only equipped with handles, but also polished to a bright shine. There were even two bamboo bags inside the farm tools.

"Third sister, grandpa asked us to bring these two bamboo baskets. Grandpa said it would be convenient for you to pick up grass roots and tree roots when you are clearing the land." Ruan Shimeng explained.

Ruan Shimeng heard that the third sister's personality had changed. Now seeing that she looked calm, he believed it and was willing to talk to her.

"Thank you grandpa for thinking of this for us, and thank you uncle, fifth brother and seventh brother for helping to deliver it." Ruan Qingqing immediately expressed his gratitude.

"Well, we're all family, there's no need to thank me." Ruan Shimeng waved his hand.