GBP Chapter 105 Harvesting Vegetables
Chapter 105 Harvesting Vegetables
The next morning, sunlight filtered through the dappled leaves onto the country lane. Su Yuning, dressed in an elegant long dress, walked lightly towards the village chief's house. Today, she had come specifically to visit the village chief's family; however, she had another important purpose in mind—to seek help from the village chief's nephew.
As Su Yuning stepped into the village chief's courtyard, she overheard a lively discussion coming from inside. It turned out the village chief's nephew was discussing his wedding with his aunt and uncle! He earnestly said, "Aunt and Uncle, Fatty and I have been together for a long time. She's a really wonderful person; she's not only very ambitious but also incredibly hardworking. So, I sincerely hope we can get married."
Upon hearing this, the village chief's expression turned serious. He stared intently at his nephew and asked, "Then why hasn't she returned yet? You know, marriage isn't something children do as casually as playing house. Are you really sure she wants to marry you?"
Faced with the village chief's questioning, the nephew hurriedly explained, "Originally, she and Tianshuo planned to come back together, but who would have thought that Tianshuo would suddenly have unbearable stomach pains after eating some cold dishes at the night market last night. So, Fatty took Tianshuo to see a doctor without hesitation." After saying this, a look of worry appeared on the nephew's face.
Just then, Su Yuning, who had been standing quietly listening, couldn't help but interject, "Judging from this, this chubby girl is indeed very responsible." Her words were like a gentle spring breeze, softly brushing against everyone's hearts.
The village chief's wife smiled and nodded in agreement, saying, "That's right. She's so caring towards even the groom's younger brother, which shows she's a reliable and good person. I wholeheartedly support your marriage!"
"So what do you mean, Uncle?" Tianqi looked at the village chief with a puzzled expression, her eyes filled with anticipation and curiosity, and asked softly.
The village chief narrowed his eyes slightly, pondered for a moment, and then replied, "I heard from Old Su that Yu Ning and Ye Beichen are planning to hold a wedding banquet! So I was thinking, why don't you two also choose the same day to get married? That way, it would be double happiness!"
Hearing this, the village chief's nephew frowned and retorted with a look of disgust, "Oh, Uncle, how can this be? They're getting remarried, while we're getting married for the first time. How can we celebrate together? It's so inappropriate!" As he spoke, he glanced at Su Yuning beside him, who was so embarrassed that she wished she could disappear into the ground, her head almost touching the floor.
However, the village chief remained unmoved, his face still serious as he said, "What nonsense are you spouting, child? Isn't it good to have double happiness? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. In my opinion, it's settled!" After saying that, he swept his unquestionable gaze over everyone.
Seeing this, the village chief's nephew could no longer argue, so he put on a grateful expression and nodded repeatedly, saying, "Alright then, thank you, Uncle and Aunt."
At this moment, the village chief seemed to suddenly remember something, turned to look at Su Yuning who had been quietly resting in a chair, and asked, "Oh, by the way, Yuning, is there something you need here?"
Su Yuning quickly raised her head, blushing as she replied, "Village Chief, I actually came here this time to ask Tianqi for help. I want to buy some vegetable seeds, but I'm not very familiar with them, so I'd like to ask him to accompany me."
After listening, the village chief smiled kindly, nodded slightly in agreement, and then said very generously, "Alright, in that case, you should set off quickly and be back soon. Oh, and don't forget to come to my house for dinner tonight! Let's all get together and have a good time."
Hearing the village chief say this, Su Yuning nodded repeatedly in agreement, cheerfully replying, "Okay! Thank you for the invitation, village chief. We'll definitely be back on time." After saying that, she turned around and drove the carriage with Tianqi, preparing to set off for the town.
Sitting in the carriage, bumping along the way, Su Yuning was filled with curiosity. She couldn't help but turn to Tianqi beside her and ask with a puzzled look, "Tianqi, is there really a place in this town that sells vegetable seeds?"
Tianqi smiled slightly, shook his head, and explained, "Actually, there aren't any shops in our town that specialize in selling vegetable seeds. However, there is a large-scale grower here who cultivates a large number of vegetable seedlings every year. Sometimes, he generously gives away the seeds he can't finish planting and the extra seedlings for free. So let's go over there today and try our luck to see if we can find some bargains."
Upon hearing Tianqi's words, Su Yuning immediately became excited, clapping her hands involuntarily and exclaiming happily, "Great! That's wonderful! Maybe we can find a lot of good things!" So, filled with anticipation, the two quickened their pace and soon arrived at the vegetable garden located in the town.
The vegetable garden in town was simply breathtaking. Its scale was several times larger than the vegetable garden in the neighboring village. Upon entering, the first thing that caught the eye was the vast expanse of tomato plants, each laden with bright red, round, and adorable fruits, like strings of sparkling gems, radiating an enticing luster that made one's mouth water.
A few steps further on, you'll see rows and rows of eggplant fields, the purple eggplants hanging heavily from the branches like tiny, exquisite lanterns, dazzling in the sunlight. Besides tomatoes and eggplants, there are also large areas of chili pepper trees, some fiery red, others lush green, all intertwined to create a vibrant, colorful scene.
In addition, many trellises have been erected in the garden, covered with lush bean vines and pea shoots. The beans are slender and tender green, like ribbons of emerald green; the peas are plump, like emerald pearls, nestled among the vines, a truly beautiful sight.
Looking at the vibrant, fragrant garden, Su Yuning's eyes widened, and she couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow! This vegetable garden is so impressive!" As she spoke, she excitedly looked around, her eyes sparkling with delight.
Hearing Su Yuning's praise, the village chief's nephew, who was standing to the side, smiled proudly and asked, "Haha, how is it? Not bad, right?"
Su Yuning nodded hurriedly, replying repeatedly, "Yes, yes, this vegetable garden is not only impressive, but also has a wide variety of vegetables. It's truly enviable!" Just then, a burly, kind-faced middle-aged man walked towards them. With a broad smile, he greeted them warmly, "Welcome to my vegetable garden! Are you here to order vegetables?"
Su Yuning quickly waved her hand and explained, "No, no, no, hello uncle! We came here mainly to learn some planting experience from you, and we hope to get some vegetable seeds and seedlings from you so we can try growing them ourselves."
"That's easy to say. Anyway, the thinning in my vegetable garden isn't really of much use. Look, there are plenty in those baskets over there, and there are piles of them on this platform too. Just pick and choose what you like," the farmer replied with a broad smile.
"Okay, thank you so much!" The village chief's nephew and Su Yuning said almost simultaneously. Then, the two quickly got to work. The village chief's nephew deftly bent down to pick up the tender green vegetable seedlings, carefully arranging them neatly; while Su Yuning was responsible for stuffing various crop seeds into her pocket, her movements light and efficient. Before long, they had a bountiful harvest, their pockets bulging with fresh seedlings and seeds.
Just then, Su Yuning suddenly noticed the cornfield on the farm, and a sense of curiosity arose in her heart. She quickly walked to the farm owner and asked softly, "Boss, do you think it's a bit too late to plant corn now? I see that the corn in your garden is almost ready to bear fruit."
Hearing this, the farmer chuckled and replied kindly, "It's not too late, little girl. The corn we planted in the spring will be ready for harvest soon, but now is the perfect time to plant autumn corn. In the fall, we can harvest another bountiful crop!"
"Wow, I see! That's wonderful! I really have to thank you for your kind help and guidance!" Su Yuning was overjoyed, her face beaming with a bright smile, and she winked playfully at the farmer.
Seeing this, the farmer waved his hand dismissively and said with a smile, "Hey, why are you being so formal with me! We're all from the same village, helping each other out is only natural!"
"Let's be friends. My name is Su Yuning, and I live in Xinghua Village!" Su Yuning smiled and gracefully extended her right hand to greet the man in front of her. Her skin was as white as snow, her eyes as bright as stars, and her long, jet-black hair swayed gently in the wind, making her as beautiful and charming as a fairy descended from heaven.
Upon seeing this, the farmer was slightly taken aback at first, but then a warm smile immediately appeared on his face. He reached out to shake hands with Su Yuning and politely replied, "Hello, Miss Su, I am Murong Hai, it's a pleasure to meet you!"
Just then, a sudden flash of inspiration struck Su Yuning, reminding her of a once-famous superstar from modern society. Thinking about it, she couldn't help but chuckle.
Seeing this, the farmer looked at her with a puzzled expression and asked with concern, "What's wrong? Why are you laughing, Miss Su? Did I say something wrong?"
Su Yuning quickly waved her hand and explained, "No, no, it's just that I happen to know someone with the same name as you, only one character different, so I found it particularly interesting." After saying that, she couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle.
As the two were talking, Tianqi strode over. He looked serious and approached the farmer, asking earnestly, "Brother Murong, we're planning to buy some vegetable seeds, but we don't know where the shop is. Could you please tell us?"
The farmer smiled and readily replied, "Of course, that shop is located in Mu Town, which is a bit remote. It might be a bit of a hassle for you to find it on your own. But I happen to be free today, so how about I take you there?"
Upon hearing this, the village chief's nephew and Su Yuning exchanged a glance and nodded in unison, saying, "That's wonderful, thank you so much, Brother Murong!"
Afterwards, the three young people traveled to Mu Town. There weren't many people or shops on the road, but along the way, many fields were planted with saplings and vegetable seedlings. The three walked along, admiring the seedlings by the roadside. Tianqi curiously pointed to a vibrant green seedling and asked Murong Hai, "Brother Murong, what kind of seedling is this? It looks so fresh and delicious." Murong Hai smiled and replied, "This is a special kind of spiritual leaf vegetable found here. Eating it not only fills you up but also strengthens your body."
They soon arrived at the seed shop, which was filled with a dazzling array of seeds. Su Yuning excitedly picked through them, picking up a packet of seeds with strange patterns engraved on it as if she had discovered a new continent, and asked, "Brother Murong, what kind of seeds are these?" Murong Hai glanced at them and said, "These are seeds of the Star Flower. The flowers that grow are extremely beautiful, and the petals can be used to make tea, which has a wonderful fragrance."
After buying the seeds, they prepared to return to the village. However, not far from Mu Town, the carriage suddenly got stuck in a mud pit. Tianqi and Murong Hai got out to push the carriage, while Su Yuning directed them. After some effort, the carriage was finally able to get back on track, and the three of them, laden with their harvest, drove towards the village with laughter and anticipation, their hearts filled with longing for their future idyllic rural life.