Song Tan's Notes

Qiao Qiao nodded. He hadn't shown the other children when he went out to play before, which was a moment when he was full of a sense of responsibility as a teacher!
So I thought for a moment and said, "How about I do a live stream when I'm making pillows?"

"When Teacher Xin teaches me new knowledge, he gives me a reward if I learn it. I'm so happy!"

"But there are too many kids online, so I can't give rewards to many people, but I know that everyone likes our stuff."

"So we'll teach them when we're selling things. That way, little Aizhu will learn very diligently."

These words were well-reasoned and even quite wise, which made Song Tan overjoyed: "Qiao Qiao, you've become so wise!"

Qiao Qiao couldn't help but curl the corners of her mouth into a smile:
"Ok!"

He wasn't ashamed at all, and nodded vigorously!
Song Tan's fingers and palms were imbued with spiritual energy, and she gently patted his head again.

Although it is still a pity that the ignorance and lack of understanding in Qiao Qiao's mind can never be made up for, it is precisely this dullness to human relationships that makes him seem even more pure and happy.

Song Tan felt extremely satisfied with this.

"In that case, to celebrate Teacher Qiaoqiao's progress, let's sell some of the mugwort online when we've finished harvesting the mugwort and pickling the sweet potato vines."

"We only sell those that have always been with Qiaoqiao."

Qiao Qiao immediately perked up again, her fluffy hair tugging onto Song Tan's shoulder as she hugged her and hummed softly.
"Sister! You're the best to Qiaoqiao!"

Song Tan patted his back in return, then asked, "Did you grow corn to feed me this year?"

Qiaoqiao immediately wrinkled her nose.

He's grown up a lot now and knows it was a little embarrassing last year when he cried and complained about not being able to grow corn well and not being able to support his sister, but it's okay—

"I give all the money I earn to my sister!"

"good!"

The siblings lived in harmony and happiness, which warmed the heart of even Ulan.

She felt a slight pang of jealousy: No wonder people say boys aren't considerate. Even though the couple spends the most time with Qiaoqiao, he seems to prefer his older sister.

At that moment, he quickly called out to the silly boy, "Qiaoqiao, come and rub some moxa sticks first. Your dad and I also need to get some moxibustion done, and we'll order those pillowcases while we're at it."

Song Tan quickly instructed, "Mom, just use a white pure cotton gauze with a basic pillowcase. That way, everyone can buy it and put on their favorite one directly."

If they were to add patterns, there would always be people who wouldn't like them, so they would just sell them as pillows.

As for whether to change to silk pillowcases, polyester pillowcases, or other materials when you get home... that's entirely up to your preference.

……

Everything was peaceful and harmonious on the mountain, while down below, Song Sancheng, wearing a large straw hat, strolled back and forth by the pond.

His image was everywhere on the surveillance footage.

Even the security captain, Chen Yuan, couldn't help but ask:

"Uncle, is there any work to be done? We can free up some people now to help out."

That won't work.

Song Sancheng knew about their daily training volume. Although nothing major had happened on the mountain so far, the previous fight with the thugs was just a misunderstanding.

But that's precisely why they seem so safe!

Security guards should do security guard work; doing farm work would be a waste of their talents.
He quickly waved his hand: "No, I think these rushes are almost ready to be harvested, and these shoots are dormant, so I'm thinking of changing the crop."

It's fine if we don't change it. What kind of crayfish and crab does Tan Tan want to eat this year...?

Crabs can be raised in a shallow area along the riverbank, since the water is clean and the crabs raised there will be fresher and tastier.

But crayfish are different.

Although these creatures have an advantage when raised in rivers, they also have high requirements for mudflats because they often need to burrow to rest.

Raising them in the river is expensive, and they also have many natural enemies.

After studying the fish farm carefully, he returned and observed the ponds near his home and in the mountain valley, but he couldn't bear to raise crayfish in either one.

So they had no choice but to turn their attention to the rush field on the side.

Anyway, after the harvest in June or July, this place can only be used to grow grass heads, and they won't be needed until winter.

With a little money, we can renovate the mountain pool so that the water can circulate and flow, resulting in equally clear water. The crayfish raised there will surely be delicious.

But the rushes in this field were Song Youde's lifeblood.

Although the land and grass strictly belong to his family, the whole family is working together. If he were to expose the old man's secrets because of this, wouldn't the old man be unable to eat or sleep?
So he went back and tentatively asked:
"Dad, do you need to replant these rushes next year?"

Song Youde was looking at a knitting tutorial on his phone.

Several of his employees are now more skilled than him, so he can't afford to fall behind! Therefore, with the harvest season fast approaching, he starts thinking of new tricks every day.

Hearing this now, he didn't even look up:
"That's definitely necessary."

Song Youde had asked Professor Song in detail.

Although he is old now, he remembers his proudest achievements very clearly.

“I was just about to tell Tan Tan that after this year’s harvest, she can plant rice and wheat on the land next year.”

“Give me another piece of land where you grow rice and wheat, and I’ll grow rushes—this kind of crop rotation helps prevent disease, makes the grass grow well, and saves us from fertilizer shortages.”

Song Sancheng was overjoyed!
"If that's the case, why don't I dig another pond on that piece of land?"

He acted as if he had a heavy responsibility to fulfill, implying that the family couldn't do without him!

"Tan Tan wants to eat crayfish, so I have to raise her properly. The crayfish outside aren't clean."

Song Youde had no say in Tan Tan's land.

But he only squinted, watching his son warily:
"So you dug up my rush field, which field are you planning to use to replace it?"

That spot was specially reserved for him by Tan Tan.

It is large, flat and open, covering more land than other rice and wheat fields. The rushes growing there are lush, glossy and dark green, which is very pleasing to the eye.

In addition, it is right next to the pond, so the soil is very fertile and there is plenty of water. He had long expected that the straw mats he wove this year would be even better than last year's!
In addition, his business is booming now, and he has created more than a dozen jobs on his own. Now the old man walks with a swagger, and he relies on this to maintain his pride in front of the old lady.

He wouldn't agree to be given a smaller plot of land, which would significantly reduce his rush yield next year.

Song Sancheng fell silent.

Rice is delicious, noodles are delicious, but this rush... I've made money, but I can't eat it.

He was even thinking, maybe next year I should plant more glutinous rice; making rice wine would definitely sell well...

Without a word, Song Youde immediately understood everything and flew into a rage:
"Well done, you are!" (End of Chapter)