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"Oh dear, Nianci, it's been several days, why is there still no sign of anything?"

Zhou Yayun stood at the entrance of the greenhouse, looking at the barren land with a worried expression.

Ever since the seeds were planted, she has come to the greenhouse several times a day to check on them.

However, a week passed, and the land was still nothing but mud.

There wasn't even a hint of green shoots, let alone any signs of sprouting.

Although Lu Zhenguo didn't say anything, his brows were tightly furrowed.

He knew that his daughter's plan was very risky.

After all, growing vegetables in Harbin's winter was simply a pipe dream in the past.

"Mom, don't worry," Lu Nianci said with a smile, holding Zhou Yayun's hand.

"Seeds also need time to germinate. Moreover, the spinach and lettuce we grow naturally have a longer growth cycle than soybean sprouts."

"Besides, the temperature and humidity in the greenhouse are perfect for their growth. Look, the soil here is still damp!"

She squatted down and pointed to the soil with her little finger.

"Look, isn't this a little different?"

Zhou Yayun leaned closer for a closer look.

really!

Where Lu Nianci was pointing, the surface of the soil seemed to have risen slightly.

Although it's not very obvious, upon closer inspection, it is indeed slightly higher than the surrounding soil.

"Wow! It really does look different!" Zhou Yayun exclaimed in surprise.

"Is this...is it about to sprout?"

"Of course!" Lu Nianci said with a smile, "This shows that our seeds are working hard to sprout!"

She then walked to another piece of land.

This land is used to grow soybean sprouts.

Lu Nianci gently pried open the soil with a small wooden stick.

Beneath the soil, plump soybeans were beginning to swell, revealing tiny white roots.

"Look! The soybean sprouts have started to take root!" Lu Nianci pointed to the soybeans, her face full of pride.

Zhou Yayun looked at the tiny roots and was filled with excitement.

She knew that this was not just a change in a few seeds.

It is the budding of hope, a miracle of life!

That evening, Lu Zhenguo and Lu Xingzhou returned home from get off work.

Zhou Yayun couldn't wait to pull them into the greenhouse.

"Look! Look!" she exclaimed excitedly, pointing to the slightly raised soil and the soybeans with their roots showing.

Lu Zhenguo leaned closer to take a closer look.

A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, which had been weathered by the years.

"It really sprouted!" His voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement.

Lu Xingzhou stood to the side, his gaze fixed on Lu Nianci's face.

He looked into her bright, sparkling eyes and into her confident, proud smile.

He raised the corners of his lips slightly, revealing a rare hint of gentleness in his smile.

"Brother, see, I told you my plan was feasible, didn't I?" Lu Nianci felt a warmth in her heart when she saw Lu Xingzhou's smile.

"Hmm," Lu Xingzhou responded indifferently.

"you're good."

This brief comment, spoken by Lu Xingzhou, carried immense weight.

Lu Nianci knew that this was his greatest affirmation of her.

The greenhouse was filled with surprises every day for the next few days.

First came the soybean sprouts; their growth rate was astonishing.

In just a few days, the tiny roots transformed into plump, juicy bean sprouts.

They are like tiny silver hairpins, densely packed all over the land.

Then came spinach and lettuce.

They finally broke free from the soil's constraints, revealing their tender green leaves.

Although it is still very small, its emerald green color brings a touch of vibrant hope to this cold winter.

Li Hao and his younger brothers would run to the greenhouse every day after school.

They watched the vegetables grow bigger day by day, and they were so excited that they danced with joy.

"Sister Nianci! Look! My spinach has grown a little taller!"

"Sister Nianci! My lettuce leaves have grown!"

Lu Nianci patiently taught them how to water, how to fertilize, and how to observe the growth of the vegetables.

She was like a real "little teacher," imparting her knowledge to these young "students" without reservation.

The greenhouse was filled with laughter and joy.

Lu Zhenguo and Zhou Yayun would come to check on the greenhouse every day.

They looked at the thriving vegetables and felt a surge of pride and satisfaction.

They knew that their daughter's plan was not just about solving the winter vegetable problem.

It is also to bring more hope and warmth to this family.

Lu Xingzhou remained as taciturn as ever.

But every day after get off work, he would go to the greenhouse as soon as possible.

He would carefully inspect every corner of the greenhouse to ensure there were no air leaks in the roof and that the thermometer readings were normal.

He would silently observe the growth of the vegetables, and occasionally squat down to gently touch the tender green leaves with his fingers.

His face didn't show much expression.

But Lu Nianci knew that his heart was also filled with care and expectation for these lives.

"Brother, when do you think we can harvest our soybean sprouts?" Lu Nianci asked.

Lu Xingzhou glanced at the soybean sprouts that had grown plump and white.

"It should be... soon," he said casually.

"In two days, you will be able to taste the vegetables you grew yourself."

Lu Nianci's eyes were shining.

She knew this meant that her first "business plan" was about to reach its most crucial moment.

She eagerly awaited the moment when those vegetables would be served on the table.

She looks forward to the day when these products are launched on the market and change the way people eat in Harbin during winter.