During my escape from famine, I survived by eavesdropping on the whispers of food.

Upon hearing that Qin Shuangshuang was thinking about farming at this time, I was surprised.

Lin Zheng asked with some confusion, "It's freezing cold. Why are you thinking about planting something special at this time of year? And more importantly, have you decided to plant some treasures again?"

Lord Lin was both puzzled and surprised. After all, he knew that Qin Shuangshuang was full of ingenious ideas and could always come up with good things. It was truly remarkable that she could come up with something at this crucial moment.

Then, under his expectant gaze, Qin Shuangshuang said to him, "It's nothing special, I just wanted to develop some good things, and I'll discuss it with you when it's grown."

Lin Zheng nodded and then said to her, "I'll arrange what you want later. As for the water in the well, the constables sent this morning told me..."

They've been storing the melted snow recently, and since there's a small stream flowing over the well, there's no shortage of water for now. Why are you asking all this? I'm more curious about what you're planning to do.”

Qin Shuangshuang said, "You don't need to worry, you'll find out later."

Then I left.

After watching her leave, Lin Zheng continued to hold his book and the hot tea beside him.

As Qin Shuangshuang left the county government office, she had only taken a few steps when she heard footsteps behind her, interrupting her thoughts.

She turned her head and saw a tall, imposing carriage staring at her. The person inside seemed utterly disdainful. Before Qin Shuangshuang could get a second look, the person inside lifted the curtain, jumped down, and the carriage drove away.

Qin Shuangshuang stared at the figure in front of her. He turned around, and Qin Shuangshuang said to him with great surprise, "Why are you back? Didn't you go back to fight with your stepmother all this time?"

Qin Shuangshuang's words made Lu Jun smile faintly. He said, "Didn't we get kicked out again? We didn't even have a chance to argue with her. I didn't expect to be kicked out by him. When you come back to the capital with me, you'd better help me out."

Upon hearing this, Qin Shuangshuang spoke frankly, saying, "A grown man can't even beat a second wife? It seems this second wife is indeed not to be trifled with. So, she's just like the first wife in our area. Don't worry, with me here, things will be alright."

"I won't let anyone bully you. Now that you're back, I'll take you back to our new place."

Lu Jun nodded obediently to himself, "Okay, do as you please."

As they walked, Lu Jun glanced around, deliberately pretending to be lost in thought, stopping and starting intermittently.

Qin Shuangshuang turned around and said to him, "Why are you just standing there like that?"

Lu Jun pretended to be hesitant and said, "There's something I'd like to discuss with you. I know an older brother who's always wanted to buy your stuff. I've already spoken to him about it. What have you managed to produce so far?"

I'm very satisfied, but then I thought about that thing, and I'm afraid you can't get it done in a while. I'm wondering whether I should tell you or not.

Qin Shuangshuang was curious and said to him, "A grown man doesn't need to be so coy. Tell me what kind of business it is. If it's something we can really talk about, that would be great. I remember we had a good discussion last time about how to make a fortune."

Then, Lu Jun said to him, "I told my elder brother that I need some food, and that I need a lot of food. I don't know if you can do it?"

Qin Shuangshuang asked curiously, "How much do you want? It makes you so hesitant. You've seen a lot since you came with me, so tell me the truth."

Lu Jun calculated carefully, "So far they need a thousand catties of grain, whatever it is, as long as it's grain and edible."

Qin Shuangshuang was both shocked and somewhat pleased, after all, a thousand catties of grain should be able to sell for a lot of money.

Seeing the happiness on Qin Shuangshuang's face, Lu Jun breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I originally thought you would reject this order outright, but the expression on your face has put my mind at ease. Tell me, can you accept this order? If you can,..."

I'll have a serious talk with him. If that doesn't work, I'll at least try, since this is a big deal.

Qin Shuangshuang smiled. "Why wouldn't I take this order? Don't worry, as long as you give me this order, I guarantee I can complete it. Tell me, approximately when?"

Then Lu Jun made a number gesture, showing that all three fingers were raised.

Qin Shuangshuang was completely shocked and said to him, "Don't tell me there are only three days."

Lu Jun shook his head, denying her the possibility, saying, "Three days? Impossible. I mean, I estimate we can only give you a maximum of 30 days."

Qin Shuangshuang breathed a sigh of relief and said to him, "30 days is a good time."

Qin Shuangshuang thought that if she could utilize the greenhouse effect, she should be able to do it, but she didn't know exactly how much she could do. She needed 1,000 catties of grain in 30 days. If she could take advantage of the greenhouse effect and cook the konjac in it, she estimated that she could harvest a lot in 30 days.

Qin Shuangshuang raised her voice and said, "If you don't mind, I have an idea."

Lu Jun asked curiously, "What are your thoughts? Feel free to share them. As long as it's a good idea, I'll definitely agree." Finally, Qin Shuangshuang told her that this incident led her to research a powder that, when dissolved in water, is very filling.

I don't know if you'd be willing to give it a try.

Lu Jun bluntly stated, "I already heard about what you did on my way home. You're trying to tell me about the konjac powder you gave them, right?"

Qin Shuangshuang nodded, "Yes, you know me well. Since you know me well, then I don't need to say anything more."

At this moment, Lu Jun breathed a sigh of relief and said, "If the food is truly filling, you can try it, but it will require a thousand catties. I don't know if you can manage that."

Qin Shuangshuang thought for a moment. One konjac twig could make one bowl of konjac powder. If the powder was mixed with water, it could make three or four bowls, enough to feed three or four people.

Qin Shuangshuang tentatively said to Lu Jun, "Didn't you say that all we need is a thousand catties of grain? Konjac is grain too, so why can't we get it?"

Lu Jun thought for a moment and said, "That makes sense, but what he wants might be more focused on grain. But this kind of grain is not necessarily a bad thing." Then he asked Qin Shuangshuang, "How confident are you?"

Qin Shuang considered for a moment, then said, "Don't worry, as long as you're willing to cooperate with me, I'll deliver that thousand catties of grain to you within 30 days."

Seeing her confidence, Lu Jun asked curiously, "Are you sure? I see you only have so few people around you right now. Are you sure you can gather that thousand catties in such a short time?"

Qin Shuangshuang patted her chest, very confidently, "Don't worry, with me here, there won't be any major problems. Don't worry about anything."

Then, as if suddenly remembering something, she asked, "How much is the reward, and how is it calculated?"

Qin Shuangshuang's words made Lu Jun think carefully; this had also been discussed before they came.

Lu Jun then said to her, "Then I'll give you a thousand taels of silver based on a thousand catties of grain."