CHAPTER 612: 612 RESPECT

"Okay, I understand, I will definitely go buy it."

"Also, it’s best if you buy some plastic film from the supply store, that way, we can eat fresh vegetables earlier. This year, I’m definitely going to stockpile a lot of dried vegetables, like eggplants, beans, everything. Oh, and buy some potato seeds too; we have plenty of land, we can plant whatever we want."

Jiang Xinyu gets more enthusiastic as she speaks. Anyway, there’s no need to think about anything else now, as long as the family eats well and stays healthy.

In the middle of the night, Jiang Xinyu got up to use the bathroom again and helped Wei Kaiyun apply ointment once more. She truly cares for her husband, watching him suffer while being unable to help much feels very unsettling to her.

The next morning, after breakfast, the three of them drove the tractor to the fields together.

Old Yang was also very impressed. He hadn’t expected such good results.

The remaining fields were finally planted by around noon.

"Xiao Wei, now there’s really hope."

"Yes, I also didn’t expect it to succeed."

Returning home, the dumplings were already wrapped, and while they washed up, the dumplings were cooked.

They hadn’t finished eating when Village Chief Li came over, and although Old Yang insisted he eat something, he refused.

"Xiao Wei, do you want to rest for a while after lunch?"

"Village Chief Li, I need to rest for half an hour after eating; my stomach isn’t great. I’ll head to the field around 1:40, but I’ll need two strong people to help me switch the rototiller at 1:30. My arm isn’t strong enough."

"No problem, I’ve arranged for two young people to learn how to drive the tractor with you, so they can help with the work."

"Fine, they can come earlier too; I’ll just tell them what to do while they work. Wei Kaiyun sees Village Chief Li too anxious, and he himself isn’t used to taking naps."

"Alright, I’ll call them over right away."

After sending off Village Chief Li, the family continued eating.

"I’ll check out the rototiller’s operation later this afternoon before heading out."

"Hm, I’m going to the city the day after tomorrow too." She said this as she ate another dumpling.

"Buy vegetable seeds; the village allocated us five acres of private land, I’ll utilize the morning and evening hours to till it once, then we’ll plant more vegetables at home."

"Are you just buying vegetable seeds? If you need anything else, shall I bring it to you?"

"Do you have time lately?"

"Yes, your invention has brought me some attention too, so now I’m just an honest unemployed.’"

"Master Yang, please take me and the kids to the city, I’ll see what else might be needed."

"Okay, tomorrow morning I’ll take you four, and bring you back in the afternoon."

Since everything was arranged, it was much easier, and Wei Kaiyun didn’t need to ride a bike to the city anymore. Truth be told, it really is quite distant.

After the meal, Wei Kaiyun saw two young fellows coming in from outside.

Jiang Xinyu noticed they were her students.

Upon entering, they politely greeted the couple. One was their teacher, the other their mentor, both people to show respect to.

Wei Kaiyun took them to remove the seeder and install the rototiller.

Old Yang stood watching, "Xiao Wei, you should take the time to expand the courtyard, and the entrance should be larger so the tractor can drive in.

Tomorrow I’ll make a trip to Jin Family Village while I have time to help organize building the house.’"

"They’re busy over there, now everyone is spring planting."

"No worries, I’ll go to the city to find people; it’s good for them to keep busy with house-building rather than stirring up trouble.

That’s great, let them practice first, then my house can be built too."

Old Yang rubbed his nose, "Let’s see how it goes; if it’s a mud-brick house, maybe they’ll manage, but for a brick-and-tile house, I don’t think they can, so we’ll need professional bricklayers."

"Alright, get a couple of bricklayers, and let them handle the rest? Anyway, we need to keep them occupied.

As for the villagers, I’ll have them help with the stonework; the cellar needs to be sturdy."

"Sure, I’ll arrange it."

Once the rototiller was installed, Old Yang also went to the fields on the tractor.

Now was the time for tillage; Wei Kaiyun felt confident teaching them, as it didn’t affect the future yield. Once they learned and practiced, they could sow the seeds.

The afternoon’s achievements weren’t much, but the two young people learned how to drive the tractor.

Tomorrow they can operate it themselves.

Before it got dark, Wei Kaiyun drove the tractor not home but to the private land. Since it’s early today, better seize the chance to till the fields, making it easier to plant vegetables.

Old Yang went home alone, he should inform the family, or Jiang Xinyu might worry.

For dinner, it was rice porridge, pancakes, stir-fried bean sprouts, and a portion of hotpot.

The family waited for Wei Kaiyun to eat together, so the hotpot was not hurriedly prepared.

It wasn’t until after seven that he returned, and the family’s five acres of private land were tilled, ready for planting vegetables.

The next day, Wei Kaiyun got up to exercise with the three kids.

"Xiao Wei, shall we spar a bit?" Old Yang said with a smile.

"Sure, it’s been a long time since I’ve done it, feeling rusty. Let’s give it a try."

The kids were fascinated by their sparring. "Master Shang, is my dad better at martial arts or Uncle Yang?"

"Your Uncle Yang has better skills."

"Master Shang, I’ll be better than them in martial arts one day."

Shang Zhenkun affectionately rubbed Shi Jing’s head; this little guy indeed has a talent in this area. If he continues, he’ll definitely surpass the two.

But what he taught them was the orthodox martial arts, and those two learned more practical fighting skills, which are different.

We’ll have to watch how Shi Jing and Jianbin perform, and if possible, teach them some practical skills too.

After sparring for fifteen minutes, they stopped, and Wei Kaiyun breathed heavily, "I’m really done now."

"You’ve let it go, we used to be evenly matched."

"That’s right, I need to pick it up again."

After they finished washing up, it was only 6:30, and the two young fellows came over.

This time, Li Chaoyang spoke, "Master Wei, when are we going?"

"Have you two had breakfast? Do you want some?"

Both shook their heads. Li Xiangdong shyly scratched his head, "Master Wei, we’ve eaten."

"Then you two drive over yourselves, stay safe, I’ll come after breakfast."

They nodded, took out the crank in the yard, and drove to the fields.

After dinner, Jiang Xinyu took the three kids and boarded the vehicle; they were off for a city tour today. Such opportunities were rare, and they hadn’t wanted to trouble Old Yang before since it was just a minor matter.