Transmigrated as A Farm Girl Making Her Family Rich-Chapter 162 - 161 Tomorrow is an Opportunity
Chapter 162: Chapter 161 Tomorrow is an Opportunity
Chapter 162 -161 Tomorrow is an Opportunity
Zhaojun found out that Tang Shunyan was going to the Ye family again tomorrow and was taking many people with him.
Upon receiving this news, she became angry at first, but then thought, since Tang Shunyan and the others were going, why should she stay at home waiting for news?
Zhaojun thought about going along to see the Ye family’s orchard herself, to see what kind of estate produced such fine fruit.
Having made up her mind, Zhaojun decided to ask her mother for permission to go out the next day.
The Mengs’ residence was not very large, and at dinnertime, the Old Lady and Old Master did not eat in their own small courtyard, but instead came to their son’s courtyard living room to dine.
Mr. Meng had no social obligations today and was also at home. The dining hall had an additional member today, Meng Ruixiang, who rarely appeared before. Meng Ruixiang was now studying in the advanced class at Xinghe Academy and had already passed the exam to become a child student.
The intelligent Meng Ruixiang was only held back by his young age. He planned to finish the advanced class at Xinghe Academy and then further his studies at Capital City Academy.
Meng Ruixiang had just completed his exams yesterday and was brought back home, making tonight’s dinner a good opportunity for a family reunion.
Zhaojun, with the maid serving the dishes, ate her meal in small bites, presenting herself with the proper dining etiquette.
Mrs. Meng, who came from a wealthy family, placed great emphasis on this area of education. Both her children learned quite well, the only trouble being the two old people in the family who found it annoying but still had to maintain appearances.
In front of their daughter-in-law, the two old people chose to put on an act, though it was quite a strain for them.
If it were not for their grandson’s return, they would have chosen to eat in their own small courtyard rather than dine in front of their daughter-in-law, where even a simple meal required utmost caution.
Under his wife’s guidance, County Magistrate Meng had grown accustomed to this manner, and he relied on it to present a noble demeanor in front of wealthy folks, deceiving many.
To those unaware of his background, they all thought he was the Eldest Young Master from a grand family in the Capital.
Actually, he knew that this façade was merely a way to protect himself and also to awe those trouble-makers, keeping his jurisdiction well-managed.
This was the third year, and assessments were approaching soon. The economy of the new county had to reach a new peak this year, which was crucial for his year-end evaluation, and his chance to return to the Capital hinged on his performance.
After eating to half-full, Zhaojun stopped her eating, waved her hand to stop the maid from serving her more dishes, and took out her handkerchief to wipe her mouth.
“Jun’er, why aren’t you eating more? You look so thin.”
Mrs. Meng’s concerned words came out, and the whole family looked at Zhaojun.
“Mother, I’m not thin, I’m fit.” Zhaojun responded.
“Heh, at such a young age, you know about being fit… tsk.” Meng Ruixiang teased his sister, although his mocking words were filled with affection.
“Of course I know, unlike you, a bookworm who only knows about studying. Look at your frail physique, even weaker than Tang Shunyan.”
Zhaojun bantered with her younger brother, knowing whatever she said wouldn’t anger him—truly a treasure of a brother.
“Tang Shunyan, you mention him in every sentence, is he really that great? That little guy doesn’t care about you at all.”
“Hmph, he’s just tsundere, that’s all. Boys like him are no match for me.”
“Little sister, you aren’t just boasting, are you?”
“Am I a liar? Now there’s a chance for you to see for yourself.”
Meng Zhaojun quarreled with her brother, and with a swift glance, decided it would be problematic for her alone to gather with the maids; the family might object. But it was different with this young brother; if he agreed, the siblings could go on an exploration together, and the family surely wouldn’t object.
“What opportunity?” Meng Ruixiang fell right into the trap.
“I heard Tang Shunyan is taking some boys to Bushen Village tomorrow to pick fruits and play around. This is our chance; let’s go together.”
Meng Ruixiang was pondering and did not immediately agree with his sister.
“Jun’er, stop being silly. You siblings shouldn’t go yourselves. If you want something, let the maid or boys go to Bushen Village to purchase it,” Mrs. Meng was the first to object.
Having said that, the two elders in the home nodded along, agreeing with their daughter-in-law. They were tired of the countryside where their grandchildren would be heading, having lived there for many years.
Since their son married this daughter-in-law, the two elders also benefited, enjoying a life of luxury in a wealthy family. This sort of pleasurable elderly life made the peasant experience seem like nothing but trouble!
County Magistrate Meng listened to his daughter’s words and didn’t refuse immediately. He stroked his goatee, which he had been fretting over regarding the performance appraisal for the latter half of the year. There was still half a year to create achievements, and he couldn’t let this opportunity slip by.
He felt it was essential to do a field inspection and let everyone learn the Ye family’s plantations to produce results; then, he too could return to the Capital to get promoted and prosper.
“Father, what do you think?” Meng Ruixiang, under hesitation and catching a glimpse of his pondering father, thought more deeply than his sister as a boy.
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They had been in this place for nearly three years. As the son of his father, he knew that their family wouldn’t stay here indefinitely. As soon as his father could return to the Capital, he wouldn’t have to go to the academy in Shangjing alone; the whole family could go back to the Capital City.
“Son, there’s a saying ‘It’s better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books.’ Our ancestors were peasants, and you should see the happiness and suffering of the peasants; it will be absolutely useful for your future life.”
“Father, do you agree that my sister and I should go to Bushen Village together?”
Mrs. Meng interjected to stop him, saying, “My husband… The children are tender; they can’t go to the countryside with all its mosquitoes and insects. No, we cannot let them go.”
“Madam, there are only six months left until my assessment. Not only do I not oppose the children’s going, but I am also thinking of organizing a group to inspect the Ye family’s orchards and estate.”
Upon hearing her husband’s words, Mrs. Meng immediately guessed what her husband was planning.
“My husband, are you thinking of using the Ye family as an example to get more people to grow fruits and vegetables? But extensive farming might lead to a shortage of grain supply, and surplus vegetables won’t sell, which could also be problematic.”
“Madam, we are just going to inspect, and besides, wealthy people have many estates that could also serve as pilot sites for rice cultivation. Let the Ye family grow more rice in the second half of the year.”
“My husband, the Ye family has only about a dozen acres of paddy fields; even if all were planted with rice, it wouldn’t produce much.”
“We are only using the Ye family as a model, letting the wealthy and officials see, as well as having village chiefs from every village go and watch, encouraging them to organize villagers to farm.”
Mrs. Meng nodded at her husband’s words; with him speaking in such a way, she too couldn’t remain idle. As a wise helper, she also had to see it for herself.
Eager to shed the identity of ‘peasants,’ the happily living elderly peasants were quite curious about what exactly made the Ye family so distinguished.
What kind of farming skills created such curiosity in their son too, for the fruits and vegetables produced by the Ye family, which they had also tasted, were indeed delicious.
They attributed the delicious fruits and vegetables to the pristine water sources of the mountains.
