Reborn Ugly Girl Farming to Support the Family

In the evening, there were two more dishes made with spring bamboo shoots on the Zheng family’s dinner table, and the whole family enjoyed the meal very much.

The next day, Yang Changqing came home to find Zheng Dashan and said, "Brother, my family is planning to dig a fish pond to raise fish this year. I want you to come over and help me."

Zheng Dashan smiled and said, "This is a good thing, but why did you suddenly think of digging a fish pond?"

Yang Changqing said: "The children are all grown up now. If they continue to study, the harvest from farming alone will definitely not be enough.

Before, all the family money was used for the second son’s medical treatment. Later, the money for buying land was earned by the eldest son from hunting and selling wild game in the mountains.

After buying these lands, there was nothing left for the family.

I thought, I need to do something else to earn some money. So I thought about digging a fish pond and raising some fish, at least I can add some income to my family.”

Zheng Dashan agreed with his idea and said, "What you said makes sense. Since my family started some small businesses, I have discovered that doing business is more profitable than farming.

You say that we work hard year after year to farm, but the harvest at the end of the year is only enough for the family to eat and use, and it is impossible to live a better life.

Now, no matter how much Xiaoman and her friends make every day, they still make some money.

Both of our families have two sons. They need money to study and start a family. "

"That's exactly what you said, second brother. My two kids seem to be doing well in their studies now. Maybe they can pass the imperial examinations in the future.

In the future, when you go out to study or take exams, you will need money everywhere."

Zheng Dashan looked at him and laughed, "If the kids are really promising, I'll wake up laughing in my dreams. By the way, when are you going to start digging the fish pond?"

Yang Changqing said: "I plan to start digging the day after tomorrow."

"Have you chosen the place?"

Yang Changqing nodded. "I've chosen it. It's on the vacant land east of my house. We bought that piece of land a while ago. It's close to the river, so it will be convenient to pump water when the time comes."

"Okay, I'll go there the day after tomorrow morning."

The two talked for a while before Yang Changqing left their house.

The day after tomorrow was a holiday for the school, so Zheng Dashan took Zheng Qingming to the Yang family.

Yang Changqing also found Zhao Laosan and a few others, and they worked together to dig faster.

The Yang family's fish pond was not particularly large, occupying only three mu of land.

It's quite cold in winter here, so the depth of the fish pond should be about two meters.

After the fish pond was dug, everyone helped to catch many small fish fry from the river and put them into the fish pond.

Zheng Xiaoman also went to watch the fun on the day the fish fry were released. Seeing that there were only so few small fish in such a big fish pond, she felt it was a bit of a waste.

She looked at Yang Shuhuai who was standing beside her and said, "Brother Shuhuai, do you only raise fish in this fish pond?"

Yang Shuhuai turned his head and looked at her. "It is currently only used to raise fish. Xiaoman, do you have any ideas?"

Zheng Xiaoman looked at the fish pond, and then said: "This fish pond can actually grow lotus roots. Raising lotus roots and fish together will not affect the growth of fish. On the contrary, the fish feces can increase the fertility of lotus roots and make them grow better.

Then you can sell both fish and lotus roots, which means you can earn two kinds of money."

As for why he thought of growing lotus roots, it was mainly because Zheng Xiaoman suddenly remembered making fried lotus root boxes.

Such a large fish pond is perfect for growing lotus roots.

If the Yang family grows lotus roots, she can just come and buy them when she wants to eat them. How convenient.

That is to say, there are no crayfish here now, otherwise she would have to raise a pond of crayfish on two acres of land.

Yang Shuhuai laughed after hearing what Zheng Xiaoman said. This girl really has a lot of ideas for making money.

"I think what you said is right. Let me talk to my dad and ask him to ask where I can buy lotus root seeds tomorrow."

Zheng Xiaoman smiled happily when she saw that he really thought her idea was good.

Regardless of whether it was her own selfish motive, it would never be wrong to increase their family's income.

In the evening, Yang Shuhuai told his father what Zheng Xiaoman had said.

Yang Changqing slapped his thigh, "If Xiaoman hadn't mentioned it, I really wouldn't have thought about it. Xiaoman is a quick thinker. How come none of us think of such a simple thing?"

Li Cuixia smiled and said, "I also think Xiaoman is smart. Look, isn't her the one who built up her family's business? When her mother went to the restaurant to discuss business, it was Xiaoman who negotiated with the owner."

Yang Shuhuai also laughed. He was indeed no match for that girl in terms of making money.

In his previous life, he was devoted to studying. Later, when he entered the court, his mind was completely focused on intrigues with others. He had no time to think about these things.

Li Cuixia turned her gaze to her eldest son again, "Shuhuai, what do you think if I go to the Zheng family to propose marriage for you and Xiaoman?"

The corners of Yang Shuhuai's mouth that were raised just now suddenly turned into helplessness, "Mom, Xiaoman is still young, can you please stop thinking so much?"

Li Cuixia rolled her eyes at him, "Xiaocai needs to settle down first. Don't you see that Xiaoman's face is almost fully grown? That girl is a beauty at first glance. When she grows up, will it be your turn?"

Before Yang Shuhuai could say anything, Yang Shuxing said, "Mom, what you said is wrong. How can anyone in our village be more handsome than my brother?

Besides, my brother is good at studying, so how could Sister Xiaoman look down on him?"

Li Cuixia couldn't help laughing when she heard her youngest son praising his brother, "Is your brother as good as you say? I think Qingming is no worse than your brother in appearance.

Besides, the child is also good at studying, maybe he can become an official in the future."

Yang Shuxing looked up unconvinced, "Brother Qingming is not bad, my brother is better, he can be an official, my brother can even be a high-ranking official.

Anyway, if Sister Xiaoman doesn’t like my brother, then there’s something wrong with her eyes.”

Yang Shuhuai knocked him on the head with amusement, "Stop talking nonsense. What you think is good may not necessarily be good for others. Don't you know this truth?"

Yang Shuxing raised his mouth in dissatisfaction, but did not refute his brother.

Yang Shuhuai looked at his mother again, "Mom, I won't think about these things before I pass the imperial examination. If Xiaoman is already married by then, it means we are not destined to be together.

Well, it’s getting late, I’ll go back to my room and read a book before going to bed.”

Li Cuixia was just trying to test her son's attitude, she didn't really want to force him to do anything.

After hearing what her son said, Li Cuixia didn't say anything more.

If Zheng Xiaoman knew that she was only eleven years old, these people would target her and she would definitely call them beasts.

That morning, Xiaoman had just finished breakfast when he saw Lijuan walking in from outside, looking angry.

Zheng Xiaoman looked at her in confusion. This girl was usually cheerful, so what happened to her today?

Zheng Xiaoman took her to her room and poured her a glass of water.

"What's wrong with you? Why are you so angry so early in the morning?"