Stepmother in charge: Making a fortune through farming and raising her children to fight back

As soon as the two entered the house, Chen started complaining: "She is really something. She didn't ask me to do such a good job, but chose Zhao Cuihua, who has nothing to do with her. She gave it to an outsider for nothing. Why should I give her the same 20 cents? You are her big brothers..."

"That's enough." Qin Shouyi interrupted her impatiently: "That's my sister-in-law's business. It's not your turn to point fingers. Aunt Zhao is a good person, unlike you... Besides, even if my sister-in-law asked you for help, would you go?"

"I..." Chen was stuck in his words and couldn't say anything. She turned her head away and didn't want to pay any attention to him.

But thinking about how her eldest brother from her mother's side came to her in person today and said that the family was about to fall apart and asked for help, Chen walked over with a flattering face and lay on his shoulder and acted coquettishly.

"Oh, I was just complaining a little, but you took it so seriously. Really."

Qin Shouyi's expression finally softened and he turned around and hugged her.

"But..." Chen glanced at his expression and saw that it didn't change, then continued, "What kind of work did your sister-in-law ask you to do?"

Qin Shouyi was very happy thinking about what his sister-in-law said about handing over the business to them next year. He didn't think much about it and spoke directly.

"I didn't do anything, just washed the vegetables and ground them a little."

"And then?" Chen asked, staring into his eyes.

"I don't know." Qin Shouyi scratched his head: "My sister-in-law hasn't taught us yet. We have to wait until the scallion season comes next year."

Chen snorted coldly. She couldn't tell me now, and had to tell me next year. Isn't she just guarding against me? I don't think she considers me a family member at all.

Even if she didn't say it, I could guess it. Aunt Fugui said that her kitchen was smoking all day long. Isn't that because she was cooking all the time?

But the villagers have tried to cook the dish themselves, but in the end it just became a mess, wasting two cents.

what is it?

Chen just sat in the room thinking.

In another room, Jiang was also tugging at Qin Shouren's sleeve, nagging: "My sister-in-law is so nice. She even thinks of us when she has work to do. You must treat her well in the future. If she asks you for help, you can't refuse. You have to help even if you don't want money."

"I know." Qin Shouren patted her soothingly: "By the way, I'm going out tomorrow. If you want something, I'll bring it back for you..."

......

In the past few days, Yun Zhenzhen has been observing the growth of potatoes in the field.

The potatoes are already showing signs of blooming and their leaves are gradually getting bigger. It has been almost two months since they were planted and they will be mature in a few months.

The whole family was looking forward to it and would walk around the fields several times every day to feel at ease.

When the villagers saw them, they would ask a few questions. Over time, everyone knew that the potatoes were about to mature, and the village was filled with joy.

Yun Zhenzhen cleaned up the house and was about to go out when she heard a sudden burst of noisy sounds coming from the village entrance.

Looking from a distance, it was the carriage I had seen a few days ago. The driver said a few words to the patrol team at the door, and one of them hurried to the village chief's house.

The curtain of the carriage was lifted, and a thin man in casual clothes walked out. He was wearing a silk robe and looked very noble, but he looked to be only in his twenties.

Is the county magistrate so young?

The people in the fields put down their work and talked curiously, but no one dared to get close.

The sun was setting, but the heat had not dissipated, making the entire air hot.

The village chief took off his usual ripped trousers and ran over wearing a mid-length robe. He looked clean as new and it was obvious that he was well prepared.

"I greet the County Magistrate."

The village chief lay flat on the ground.

Seeing this, the villagers watching in the field hurriedly picked up their tools and lowered their heads to work, fearing that they would be called over and asked to lie on the ground.

It turns out that the person who came was not the county magistrate but the county magistrate.

"Get up. You're going out in plain clothes this time, so there's no need to go through all this formalities." The county magistrate said as he gave him a fake hand.

"First, take me to see the potatoes planted in the field."

The village chief then stood up tremblingly and walked in front to lead the way. He had just gone to the county to discuss the issue of wages a few days ago, but he didn't expect the county magistrate to come today.

Qin Yun was the first one in the village to plant potatoes. The village chief took the county magistrate all the way to her home.

Yun Zhenzhen happened to be at the door. When she saw the county magistrate coming, she bowed slightly and said, "I greet the county magistrate."

"Please rest in the courtyard for a while. Ah Wen, pour some water for the guests."

Qin Wen was pouring manure water in the backyard at this time. When he heard his mother's call, he immediately walked into the kitchen and brought out a large pot of sweet water.

The county magistrate's attendant saw that the water in the bowl was not very clean and was about to refuse it on his behalf, but he saw the county magistrate picked up the bowl and drank it all in one gulp.

Since his master had already drunk it, he had no reason to refuse. He could only take the water and take a big gulp. As soon as it entered his mouth, he was surprised. Hey, it was sweet.

The village chief put down the bowl in his hand and looked at Yun Zhenzhen: "Qin Yunshi, the county magistrate came here this time to ask you how you found potatoes and how to grow them."

"My eldest son discovered this by chance when he went up the mountain. We didn't find this when we went up the mountain in May this year, but it was already ripe in August. This shows that the potato planting cycle is short. And there are at least five fist-sized potatoes hanging under one rhizome, which means the yield is very high."

Qin Li stood aside silently.

He actually wanted to speak out. It was clearly his mother who suggested planting potatoes, but his mother insisted that she discovered it herself.

I wasn’t allowed to tell anyone else, so I had to listen to my mother and keep my mouth shut.

"In that case," the young county magistrate tapped the table. "Could you help other villages find this item?"

I just went to the backyard and checked, and there were indeed many small potatoes hanging under the potato seedlings.

Yun Zhenzhen looked at the silent village chief, her heart furiously roaring, "Speak up! Didn't I teach you everything that day? Hurry up and speak up! This opportunity won't be missed."

At this moment, the village chief's mind was blank. He hesitated for a long time and didn't know how to start.

It's not his fault. In ancient times, there was a barrier between officials and the people. An official could decide the life and death of the people in front of him with just a thought.

Who isn’t afraid?

Helpless, Yun Zhenzhen could only speak: "My eldest brother has planted a lot of this crop and is very skilled in the method. As a member of Yunding County, it is my duty to help other villages find it. But unfortunately, there is only one young man in the family, the eldest brother. If he leaves for a few days and doesn't come back, our land..."

Having said that, if the county magistrate still didn't understand the meaning of this sentence, it would seem too deliberate. He just didn't expect that a mere peasant woman would have such eloquence.

Then he said, "If you can find this crop and solve a major problem in this county, there will naturally be a reward."

This is not clearly stated. Giving money is a reward, and verbal praise is also a reward.

Yun Zhenzhen could only continue, "Yunding County has nearly forty villages under its jurisdiction. If my son were to find the harvest alone, it would probably take until next year. But if he were to find anyone else in the village, who would give up their own autumn harvest to help others, unless there was a huge reward..."

"How dare you!" the County Magistrate's personal guards immediately scolded him, "You dare to refuse to do what the County Magistrate has ordered you to do."

The village chief standing by also broke out in cold sweats. This was the county magistrate. Qin Yun was so bold that she dared to say so much in front of an adult. Although her words were rough, the logic was sound, but it was too rough. She should at least be more subtle.

"Su Qi." The county magistrate spoke to stop him.

He felt that what the woman said made sense. If there was profit motivation, the effect would definitely be obvious.

What's more, the emergence of this new crop is also an opportunity for the officials of Yunding County. If they perform well in their administration, they may be able to go back.