Who understands? He traveled through time with a high-spec spatial ability.

Pushing open the courtyard gate, the group entered the courtyard.

However, no one saw the threshing machine because two-thirds of the rice was piled up in the yard, blocking the view, unless they went to the entrance of the main room.

Qiao Jingjing didn't show them the threshing machine right away; it would be better if they looked at the seedling trays first.

"Grandpa Village Head, please wait a moment. The seedlings are inside. I'll go and bring some out for you to see."

He turned around and went into his room, randomly picked a tray, took it out, put it on the ground, got up and went back in to take another one. He did this several times, and in total he took eight trays and arranged them in two rows.

The village head and his son, along with Qiao Wanhe, were dumbfounded. They had never seen such neat and uniformly sized rice seedlings.

In the seedling trays, the rice seedlings are growing vigorously, presenting a vibrant scene. Their tender green leaves shimmer in the sunlight, like green gems. Each rice seedling stands tall, its stem thick and strong, full of vitality.

The rice seedlings have well-developed root systems, firmly anchored in the soil of the seedling trays, absorbing nutrients. Their leaves are outstretched, as if basking in the caress of the sunlight and gentle breeze. Some seedlings have already begun to tiller, the new tillers tender and green, displaying tenacious vitality.

Just looking at them brings boundless hope and joy. Looking at these thriving rice seedlings, one can almost see the bountiful harvest to come.

The village head squatted down, excitedly raising his hand to gently stroke the rice seedlings. Sure enough, the roots were thick and strong, not easily collapsing. He patted Qiao Jingjing on the shoulder and said, "Da Ya, your method looks good. If it really succeeds, it will be a great achievement! The people of our village will all thank you!"

Qiao Jingjing said cheerfully, "Grandpa Village Head, you're too kind. I'm just trying to ensure everyone has a good harvest."

Qiao Wanhe had just recovered from his shock and couldn't believe how much his eldest niece had changed. Although he was somewhat uneducated, he still cared a lot about crops. He didn't know how his elder brother's family had cultivated such beautiful rice seedlings; he only knew that his brother's family was different now, and this eldest niece would be even more extraordinary in the future.

The village head admired the rice seedlings for a while, then remembered the third thing Da Ya had mentioned and asked, "What was the third thing you just mentioned?"

"Grandpa Village Head, to increase production, we need to solve two problems: the source of the problem and another problem that needs to be solved. That is, to increase the threshing rate. Please come with me."

Qiao Zhengxian followed her for about ten steps towards the main room. Qiao Jingjing stopped, raised her hand, and pointed, "Look over there."

"This, this, this couldn't be..."

"This is the threshing machine. Let me have my dad demonstrate it to you."

Qiao Wanjun obediently walked over. Lin Shi, who was inside the house, thought about it and decided not to come out. She figured the demonstration didn't need three people, so she peacefully took her afternoon nap.

Qiao Wanjun grabbed a large handful of rice stalks, and Qiao Jingjing pushed the threshing drum. After it started spinning, Qiao Wanjun inserted the rice ears into the drum, and they could hear the sound of rice grains hitting the hopper. After threshing, they pulled out the rice stalks, and only a few grains hadn't fallen out. The threshing rate was even higher than yesterday.

Qiao Jingjing guessed that the machine might have become smoother and more compatible through use and break-in.

The trio was once again shocked by this scene.

"This is simply a miracle!" the village head exclaimed. "In this way, the efficiency of rice threshing will be greatly improved."

Qiao Wanhe stared intently at the threshing machine, as if he could see wealth beckoning to him. How much money could he make selling these!

Qiao Jingjing smiled and said, "This threshing machine can not only improve efficiency, but also reduce labor. There is only one machine at present. I suggest that the village make four machines to use in rotation. If the two-season rice program is successfully implemented, there will be many more applications for it in the future."

The village head nodded repeatedly in agreement. "How much is one unit?"

"Mine cost me nine taels of silver. The village can pool their money to buy it, so it won't cost much if everyone shares it. Of course, whether you want to buy it or not is your own business. If you want to use mine, you'll have to pay for it too." Qiao Wanhe awkwardly scratched the ground with his toes. Why did this sound so much like he was talking to me?

After considering for a moment, Qiao Zhengxian said, "Da Ya, this is a good idea. But the rental price must be set reasonably so that the villagers are not burdened too much."

Qiao Jingjing nodded and replied, "I understand. I will make sure that everyone can afford it."

“Grandpa Village Head, you might as well wait a while and check on the rice seedlings after transplanting. No matter how well I say it now, it’s useless. Let’s see how it goes.”

Qiao Wanhe felt light on his feet as he returned home. He didn't understand what the eldest girl meant by transplanting and dividing seedlings, but he understood that she had a way to increase yields and was planning to plant autumn rice. He needed to hurry back and tell his father and mother about this, and if possible, he wanted some seedlings.

Three things happened in a row at Qiao Wanjun's house, causing a stir in the village. No wonder Qiao Wanjun had been tending to the rice paddies and storing water these past two days; it turned out he had this plan in mind. The villagers were abuzz with discussion:

I heard the seedlings are growing very well; it makes me happy just looking at them. I wonder if you have any extra seedlings you'd like to borrow? I even held my daughter when she was little.

Isn't this ridiculous? If you pull the seedlings out and replant them, will they even survive? It's a complete waste of rice seeds and the soil's nutrients. How could you be so foolish!

I heard that the threshing machine is easy and labor-saving to use, and most importantly, it's much faster. I'll go ask if I can rent it. I have several acres of land. If not, I'll go now, or I'll miss my chance.

The younger ones were observing, while the older ones vehemently condemned this speculative behavior. They saw it as a waste of time and effort in farming. Some were also quietly reflecting on their relationship with the Lin family, wondering if their connection could allow them to borrow some machinery.

Qiao Jingjing's courtyard was bustling with activity. Some came to see the seedlings, some to curry favor, and others shamelessly tried to take some home to try. Qiao Jingjing didn't stand on ceremony and refused them all. But the next day, everyone noticed that Li Xianglan's family was also turning over the soil and watering it. Could it be that she also had new seedlings? Li Xianglan explained that they were purchased.

Some people were indignant, arguing that it should be sold to her but not to them. But the two Qiao brothers were angrier than anyone else. Many people secretly laughed and fanned the flames: "You're still brothers, it's understandable you wouldn't give it to us, but the eldest brother would rather give it to Qiao Wanyu than to you two. You two are no good!" Indeed, they had separated, and their relationship had soured.

Qiao Wanyu was Grandma Shen's only son.

Some guessed that the Qiao family sold the rice seedlings to Qiao Wanyu because Li Xianglan and Old Lady Shen had been kind to Qiao Daya and her brother, and had even spoken up for them last time. The quick-witted ones immediately thought of cultivating a good relationship with the Lin couple in the future, and not wanting to offend them.

Some people think Qiao Wanjun is too stingy. After all, they don't even know if this method will work. He's only in the experimental stage, so how can he accept money? He should just share it so everyone can plant it together!

Qiao Jingjing just wanted to say to these people in a friendly way: "Pah!"