RPAGF Chapter 332 The Importance of Technology
Chapter 332 The Importance of Technology
Afan stood in the yard like a piece of wood, his feet seemed to be nailed to the ground. He didn't dare to go in to see the pomegranate. His clenched fists were so tight that the knuckles turned white from the force.
He never imagined that the emperor would actually issue an imperial decree to marry Shi Liu to a person whose life or death was unknown and whose whereabouts were unknown. Afan's heart was filled with anger and resentment.
"It seems that General Wu is not a good person either. How could he do such a thing!" Afan cursed fiercely in his heart, with anger burning in his eyes.
Futian Village gradually returned to its former tranquility. Xiuying took the trouble to recruit some women from the village, and they gathered together to prepare for a big job.
They have to make all the sweet potatoes harvested in the first season into sweet potato noodles before the second season is harvested, especially the popular wide sweet potato noodles.
Piles of sweet potatoes lay in the yard, bright red and emitting the fragrance of earth. The women sat around them, some expertly washing the potatoes, others peeling them with knives, their movements quick and orderly.
"Everyone, work harder and don't miss the deadline." Xiuying encouraged everyone while she was busy.
After these newly recruited women had mastered the techniques of making sweet potato noodles, Xiuying kindly let them go back.
In the first season, five families planted sweet potatoes and the harvest was quite considerable.
Soon, the second season of sweet potatoes would be harvested. Xiuying gathered everyone and told them earnestly, "Sweet potato cultivation will definitely be promoted on a large scale in the future. Not only in our village, but also in other villages and even other counties. Therefore, we must maintain our skills in making sweet potato flour to gain a firm foothold in this competition."
"After every household has made sweet potato flour, we will take it to the city to sell. As long as we keep this craft well, no one will be able to take away our livelihood. If everyone works hard, our lives will definitely get better and better!" Xiuying's words were like a shot of adrenaline. She wanted everyone to understand the importance of keeping this technology.
Xiuying's supporter, Mrs. Sun, immediately stood up excitedly and said in a loud voice, "Xiuying is right! Just like the broiler chickens we raise, they are only available in our village, so we naturally control the price. The same goes for the sweet potato noodle business!"
"When every household has made sweet potato flour, we can sell it together. There is strength in numbers, and we can take care of each other no matter what happens. We can't be like a pile of loose sand, fighting on our own!" Mrs. Sun became more and more excited as she spoke, and she looked at the people around her with a firm gaze.
"As long as everyone works together with one mind and strength, there will be no difficulties that cannot be overcome and no obstacles that cannot be overcome! We will definitely be able to make this sweet potato noodle business prosperous!" Mrs. Sun feels that since she started working with Xiuying, her horizons have broadened and she has more confidence to speak.
Tian Guilan was also busy all the time, but she was not busy making sweet potato noodles.
She did not participate in the first season of sweet potato planting, but when the second season was planted, Zhou Xiaoxiong happened to be there, so she asked Zhou Xiaoxiong to plant the second season.
She thought that when the second sweet potato harvest came, life would get better for her family. She could already see a full warehouse of sweet potatoes and a prosperous life. However, she was busy with things that brought honor to her family.
Tian Guilan held a huge pumpkin tightly in her arms, hurried to the door of Aunt Wu's house, raised her hand and knocked on the door "dong dong dong".
Aunt Wu heard the knock on the door and slowly opened it a crack. Before she could see who was coming, Tian Guilan rushed in like a gust of wind. She moved quickly and swiftly, and Aunt Wu was startled by her sudden action.
"What's the matter, Sister Guilan?" Aunt Wu asked with a puzzled look.
Tian Guilan smiled when she heard that, her eyes narrowed into slits, and said, "Look at what you said. I just came here to ask for some tea. Is that not okay?" As she spoke, she put the pumpkin in her arms on the ground.
Aunt Wu was so surprised that she could hardly believe her eyes. She never thought that Tian Guilan, who was always known for being stingy, would bring her a big pumpkin this time.
Aunt Wu widened her eyes and looked Tian Guilan up and down, wondering what was going on.
After being stunned for a moment, Aunt Wu came to her senses and said, "Then come in and sit down." Although she was full of doubts, she still stepped aside to let Tian Guilan into the house.
Aunt Wu turned and walked into the inner room. After a while, she poured a cup of steaming hot wild chrysanthemum tea and carefully brought it to Tian Guilan. She smiled and said, "This is all we have at home. My daughter picked it in the mountains a few days ago and dried it. This wild chrysanthemum is a good thing. It clears the liver and improves eyesight."
Tian Guilan took it with a look of surprise, took a sip hastily, and then nodded continuously, saying, "Mm, good! This chrysanthemum water is really delicious! You are really knowledgeable. If it were me, I would have mistaken these wild chrysanthemums for weeds. I never thought you could make tea with them, and that they taste so good!"
Tian Guilan's face was filled with ingratiating smiles, and she kept praising.
Aunt Wu frowned slightly and asked seriously, "What do you want to see me about? Just tell me!" Aunt Wu stared at Tian Guilan, with a hint of impatience in her tone.
When Tian Guilan heard this, her face was instantly filled with panic and anxiety. She grabbed Aunt Wu's hand tightly, her voice tinged with tears: "Sister Wu, my dear sister, it was my fault before. I was ignorant and offended you. Please be magnanimous and don't hold it against me. I know you are very capable. Please save Guangzong and Yaozu!"
Tears welled up in Tian Guilan's eyes, as if grabbing Aunt Wu's hand was like grabbing the last straw.
Aunt Wu raised her eyes slightly, glanced at Tian Guilan calmly, then slowly picked up the chrysanthemum tea in front of her, took a sip, slowly put down the cup, and then slowly said: "Sister Guilan, actually, there is such a folk remedy. It's just..."
Aunt Wu paused, with some hesitation in her eyes, "Guangzong and Yaozu, you have spoiled them since they were young, and they have always had everything provided for them. I'm afraid they can't bear that hardship." Aunt Wu shook her head gently and sighed.
Upon hearing this, Tian Guilan's eyes lit up instantly. She quickly stretched out her hands and tightly grasped Aunt Wu's arm. She leaned forward and said with great earnestness, "Sister Wu, please tell me what that secret remedy is! I beg you, I'll even kneel down for you! As long as it can save Guangzong and Yaozu, I'm willing to do anything! You will be our Zhao family's great benefactor from now on. I will definitely set up a longevity tablet for you and burn incense and kowtow to you every day!"