Song Tan's Notes

How can a father and son hold a grudge overnight?
Besides, Song Sancheng is already so old, Song Youde can't possibly keep chasing after him to beat him, can he?
He always spoiled children, otherwise Song Dafang wouldn't have been raised like that.

So, at dinner time...

He angrily complained to Song Tan at the dinner table.

Song Tan: ...

I never imagined that one day I would have to sever the relationship between this father and son.

She could only try to smooth things over: "Grandpa, don't worry, the riverbank is so big, there's bound to be enough space to raise crayfish. They definitely won't take up your rush."

Then he said to Song Sancheng, "Raising crayfish in a pond is not as clear and clean as river water. Wouldn't the shallows on the other side of the river be more suitable?"

That area is spacious and large, not only do ducks and geese love to play there, but it's also enough to raise lobsters and crabs for sale.

But Song Sancheng was shocked: "Wasn't that area supposed to be reserved for fishing? That place is perfect for baiting or setting up sunshades!"

This is to the point.

Song Tan then asked him out of curiosity, "Is it easy to catch fish in that place?"

Song Sancheng: ...

He stammered, "It's because my rod is no good."

"And I recently learned a new bait recipe online, it's sure to work."

"Besides, our fish are very clever! They won't eat anything that isn't freshly dug up as a small red earthworm! Wait for me to dig up an earthworm, and they'll definitely take the bait."

If you use earthworms, then there's absolutely no fun in fishing.

Because the fish will keep taking the bait, one after another.

That's why Song Sancheng gritted his teeth and insisted on using bait.

Very well, the conversation has come full circle. Song Tan's idea was essentially to get Song Sancheng to fish less.

Lu Chuan couldn't help but laugh, and said gently, "Uncle, how about we raise crayfish there? Look how hot it is now, I doubt many people will be fishing there."

"When the temperature drops again, the lobsters will be mostly gone. We can clean them up again and it won't affect anything. Then Yanping can bring some anglers over, and you can all have a competition... It'll be more lively with more people."

That really hits the nail on the head.

Fishermen can enjoy the quiet, but they can't enjoy the pleasures of being out in the dark.

Everyone else is struggling to catch one, so if he's lucky enough to land a big one, wouldn't he be able to enjoy the gasps and praise from everyone?

Without any principles, Song Sancheng immediately made the decision: "Okay! Our Xiao Chuan is the most thoughtful one."

He then said to Song Youde, "Dad, you can weave your rushes as you like. I'm not getting involved in your business. I only mentioned it a couple of times, and look how anxious you are... You're not steady at your age."

Song Youde: ...He probably really doesn't know how to raise children!

This third son is utterly useless!
It takes three to four months to raise crayfish, and Song Sancheng wanted his child to be able to eat them during the Mid-Autumn Festival, so he was full of energy.

After lunch, he drove out to get things done, ignoring the blazing sun.

While Song Tan stood in the courtyard to feel the temperature, he still remembered to tell Yun Duo, "Tell everyone that we'll come back to work at five o'clock this afternoon."

Even with shade netting, it's still unbearably hot at midday.

Yunduo, who had a firm grasp on the work progress, quickly added:
"Once the work of stripping the leaves is finished, the work of pounding and rubbing the fibers can be moved into the factory. Once the air conditioning is turned on, we can go back to work normally. It will only take a day or two."

"Moreover, when the pillowcases we ordered arrive, we can livestream the process of installing the mugwort-core pillow, which will save us from having to livestream because our phones get too hot outdoors."

Zhang Yanping is currently busy with her guesthouse, and her top assistant, Yang Zhengxin, has gone to summer camp. Yun Duo has taken over Qiao Qiao's livestreaming business without hesitation, meticulously preparing for everything.

This saved Song Tan a lot of trouble.

The employees are proactive, and in addition to bonuses, she also has other ways to reward them.

Then he asked, "How's your sister's work with earthworm castings going?"

Yun Duo's eyes lit up, and she said proudly, "My brother-in-law is very hardworking, and my sister prepared a lot of materials very carefully..."

Thanks to Yanran and the others, who consulted many teachers and summarized a very comprehensive technical guide for her.

Now we have to put in a lot of effort to keep an eye on things every day, but the inventory is already quite high.

"It will be ready to go on sale in another two or three months."

They carefully timed this.

In summer, gardeners generally do not fertilize or repot plants much, so even if earthworm castings are sold, sales will be affected.

Autumn is different; the temperature is just right, and it's also time to prepare for winter fertilization.

Please have Village Party Secretary Xiao Zhu set up the village's livestream room and upload the link...

Although they weren't entirely confident about this product, they were certain they wouldn't lose too much.

After all, aside from their own least valuable human resources, this matter didn't cost much money.

Song Tan nodded: "It's good that you have a plan. After the hottest days of summer are over, give some earthworm castings to Lu Chuan to try. If the fermentation is suitable, I'll have Qiao Qiao mention it during her live stream."

This isn't just a casual mention; it's a direct, high-speed promotion!

Even now, during live streams, you can still see fans clamoring for some cow and sheep dung.

Yunduo was overjoyed: "Thank you, boss!"

Full of energy, she immediately started urging the seller after hanging up the phone: "Has my pillowcase been shipped yet?"

at the same time.

frontier.

The logistics personnel, upon seeing the message, couldn't help but hesitate:
"The company that makes really effective mugwort said that making mugwort mosquito coils directly would produce too much smoke, so this year they want to offer us some mugwort oil, mugwort sticks, mugwort sachets, and the like..."

This stuff isn't cheap to buy, and they wouldn't have been willing to pay a deposit if it weren't for its excellent effects.

The other party insisted on waiting until the Dragon Boat Festival to harvest the mugwort for its best effect, which they were actually quite satisfied with. But now they're saying they want to change the goods...

The logistics officers frowned: "Putting everything else aside, the moxa sticks and sachets are useful for our soldiers, and their effectiveness makes them worthwhile. But that moxa oil..."

They've bought this stuff before, but in practice, it's not as good as the cheaper and more affordable Tiger Balm.

Of course, the effects of mentholatum on relieving itching and repelling mosquitoes were also quite limited, and they tried them all before deciding to increase their investment...

"This money isn't ours; we have to be responsible for everyone. Let's see if we can send over a batch of samples first?"

It's getting hot here now, and even mosquito repellent masks can't keep out the swarms of mosquitoes. If this one doesn't work, they'll have to hurry and find another supplier.

The person in charge provided the message, but then a link was quickly displayed on the other end:
"The sample is fine. You can watch the live stream the day after tomorrow, which shows the entire production process."

"We'll ship it as soon as it's ready—can you receive it within a week? Our warehouse isn't that big; stockpiling too much will affect the subsequent fruit harvest." (End of Chapter)