I asked you to dig wild vegetables to pay off your debt, not go up the mountain to pick up money!

"Everyone, step back! You're going to be trampled to death by Aning!"

Wang Qiuyue protected Song An Ning behind her, with her hands on her hips, looking like she was protecting a child.

She lay in bed last night and couldn't fall asleep. She hated her own weakness.

Aning is only thirteen years old, but whenever something happens, she is always the first to rush forward.

In the future, she also wanted to protect Song An Ning and help her share more of the burden. The strength of two people is always greater than that of one.

"Girl, have you been with Aning for too long? How come you've become so fierce?"

"Hey, we don't mean anything else, it's just this chili..."

"Yes, Aning, we were wrong before. This is a new thing, and the villagers have never seen it, let alone planted it.

Now that your family has made money, we want to try it too."

"Yes, can I buy some seedlings today? I'll take them home and plant them..."

Song Anning did not answer this question, but waited until everyone had finished asking questions, and then signaled everyone not to be anxious, as she wanted to talk about growing peppers in detail.

Everyone thought that this little girl would hold a grudge after rejecting Song An Ning for the first time, but in fact, she didn't think it was a big deal.

They have been farming for a lifetime and have long been accustomed to grain that costs a few cents per pound. Suddenly, something that costs twenty cents per pound appears. They want to plant it but dare not.

Food is their only hope of survival, so there is nothing wrong with being cautious.

"I understand everyone's feelings. Life has been tough in recent years, and every family is struggling, especially those with little land. They want to plant crops on the ridges of their fields."

"Oh, yeah..."

"My kids are old enough to eat, yet we still have to pay so much in taxes..."

Song Anning nodded in understanding, and only after resonating with the audience could she say the following words.

"The reason why I want to sell the pepper seedlings to everyone is because of this. The villagers live in poverty. They would rather break a copper coin into two halves to spend. They don't even have enough money to make a new dress for their children.

As you elders know, I dug up some ginseng in the mountains a few days ago and bought the land near my home. In fact, I could have kept the peppers and only planted them for my family.

But I don't want this. Aning wants everyone to make money. Even if we set aside a small area in the vegetable garden to plant, we can earn nearly one or two taels of silver after three or four crops."

Wang Qiuyue turned to look at her in some confusion. Aning didn't like to talk too much on weekdays, but today was unusual.

Song An Ning first pointed out the difficulties faced by every household, and then shifted the topic to peppers. At the same time, she also made them understand that she did not beg everyone to grow these peppers. Now peppers are equal to money, and it is up to them to decide whether to pick them up or not.

"Aning, please stop talking. My face is burning."

"Yes, you can grow it at home, and you can give it to us. You rejected me before, I... sigh..."

"The child is so kind, but we don't appreciate it. We are such assholes..."

Most of the people present were middle-aged and elderly, all of whom were Song Anning's elders. The more Song Anning spoke, the more ashamed they felt, especially when she mentioned how difficult the past two years had been, which really touched everyone's heart.

"I don't mean to blame the elders. What Aning said is what is in her heart.

But there is a question that I need to emphasize. Zuixianju..."

After her explanation, everyone realized that peppers cannot be grown casually. If someone has bad intentions and the peppers are sold out, not only will Zuixianju's business go bankrupt, but the price of twenty cents will no longer be there.

"Aning, don't worry. Auntie knows how serious this matter is. I can write you a letter of guarantee, signed by our entire family."

"Yes, anyone who has the wrong intention to sell peppers to others should get out of the village."

"..."

Everyone swore solemnly and decided in their hearts that if Aning allowed them to grow peppers, they would build a shed in the backyard and watch over the vegetable garden day and night. They had missed it once before, and now no one could stop them from making money.

“Okay, we have only one goal now, which is to grow peppers and eggplants to make money.

A batch of peppers can produce three or four crops, and can be planted from now until August or September. In autumn, another wave of autumn vegetables can be planted.

Nothing will delay our planting, and we can earn money, so why not do it?"

Everyone was very happy when they heard this. There were still several months from now to August or September, so they could at least grow two or three crops. Why didn't they agree to such a good thing before?

However, just now, someone who was watching the fun heard Manager Zhao and Song Erhe talking about the land on the other side of the river. If Zuixianju planted so many peppers, would they still buy their land?

After many people asked their doubts, Song An Ning patiently explained.

"Don't worry, Zuixianju only grows green peppers, the ones you just saw, 20 cents per pound.

As for the red peppers and eggplants that cost thirty cents per pound, I have already negotiated with Zuixianju that they can only be grown in the village.

There are a total of seventy-eight Zuixianju restaurants, so we don’t have to worry about not being able to sell them. Even these few might not be enough.”

"..."

The crowd fell silent. What else could they say? Thanks or anything else pale in comparison to Aning's sincere feelings.

What good kids, what did they do?

Many people lowered their heads in shame, and a few women who had a good relationship with the Song family even secretly wiped away a few tears.

This child has to worry about so many things at home, and now she even considers the whole village.

"Okay, enough talk. Everyone, go home today and decide whether or not to plant anything, and how many to plant. Both pepper and eggplant seedlings cost five for one penny.

Tomorrow morning, come to my grandfather's house and we'll sign and sell the seedlings. We'll try to plant them within the next two days so we don't miss out on farming."

"Okay, Aning, I'll go there early tomorrow morning!"

"I am coming too!"

"..."

After the story was told, everyone expressed their gratitude and then dispersed in groups of three or four.

Behind the crowd, Song Erhe stood with his hands behind his back, looking at Song An Ning with a loving face.

Others don’t understand why Aning said so much, but he knows.

First, consider the problem from everyone's perspective, make them feel that Aning is truly thinking about the villagers, and then talk about the high price to make them tempted.

After fully mobilizing everyone's emotions, state your own conditions to get the villagers together, and finally give time so that everyone can be fully prepared.

At the same time, everyone is still shocked by the Song family's profit today. After waiting all day, they are also very anxious and look forward to tomorrow even more.

This little girl is so smart. All his granddaughters combined don’t have Aning’s intelligence.

"Second Grandfather? Why are you here? Is your wound still painful? Have you used the medicine that Shopkeeper Zhao brought?"

Seeing him coming, Song Anning and Wang Qiuyue hurried forward to greet him.

"It's nothing serious, just a skin injury. Shopkeeper Zhao's medicine is really good. It feels cool and refreshing after applying it, and it doesn't hurt anymore, don't worry."

My family made over 40 taels of profit from preserved eggs. This is your share. Take it quickly."

Song Erhe took out nine taels of silver and asked her to accept it. He also praised her and said that she had done a good job just now, which was much better than what he, the village head, could do.

"How could that be? You are the backbone of our village. You learned all this from Second Grandpa. I have learned a lot from you."

Song Erhe couldn't stop smiling. This little girl was really good at flattering him. Although he knew it was just polite words, he felt comfortable listening to them.

After Song An Ning finished speaking, she took off the purse from her waist and said to Song Erhe:

"Second Grandpa, please accept these little things."