Show menu Read Novel Online Full Novel Bin Novel Farmer's Wife Has Magic Skills Chapter 691 - 691High-Grade Rice Wine Farmer's Wife Has Magic Skills C691 - 691High-Grade Rice Wine

00:04/00:55

Ads by Pubfuture Ads by Pubfuture 691High-Grade Rice Wine

Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations

Hong Yujun strolled into the kitchen, extending a glass of water towards Chu Qingzhi, “All done here?”

“Yep, let’s head out.” The gelatin was set, the kitchen spotless. There was nothing left to do.

With a spark of excitement, Hong Yujun suggested, “The rice wine’s ready. Want to check it out?”

“Of course.” Qingzhi had been waiting for this moment.

Together, they made their way to the brewery, where Lin Wanning and Si Yuheng were still bustling about. Spotting Qingzhi, they gathered around.

Lin Wanning greeted, “Sister Qingzhi.”

Nodding at them, Chu Qingzhi said, “Came to see the rice wine.”

At the mention of rice wine, Lin Wanning couldn’t help but praise, “Sister Yujun’s brew is so fragrant. We were all enchanted by its aroma when the jar was opened.”

Hong Yujun said humbly, “It’s not that exaggerated.”

Stepping into the brewery, a rich aroma enveloped them, intoxicating Qingzhi at first sniff. Lin Wanning wasn’t exaggerating. It truly was mesmerizing.

Three large vats held about five to six hundred pounds of wine. Chu Qingzhi sampled a bowl from each, savoring the rich, smooth, and refreshing taste.

She mentally awarded Hong Yujun 395 out of too. This girl had serious brewing talent.

“This rice wine is top-notch, as good as the best out there. Yujun, you’re definitely at master level.”

Hearing this, Hong Yujun smiled and joked, “Then can I take in disciples?” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

“Of course, as long as you like it.”

Lin Wanning said, “There are too many people who want to be your disciple. Sister Yujun, don’t be humble.”

Hong Yujun smiled. “Well, the rice wine’s done. Qingzhi, let’s discuss making fruit wine next?” She had been pondering over it for days.

“Okay.”

The two of them came to the meeting room and sat down next to each other to discuss.

After some discussion, the two of them decided to brew grape wine first.

There was grape wine in this era, but it existed as a tribute. It could be said to be a luxury item among wines. It could only be drunk at palace banquets.

If they could produce such wine, not only could they fetch a good price, but their business would gain significant influence, maybe even compete for the title of the royal wine merchant.

Of course, there was one condition—their wine had to be better than the tribute wine!

A challenge filled with excitement.

Hong Yujun declared earnestly, “I’ll start preparing tomorrow.”

“No rush. Let’s make sure everything’s considered before we start. Better to succeed on the first try than to fail and start over.”

“Agreed, we’ll be cautious.”

In the fields, Li Qingyu called it a day, “Xiao Chen, let’s wrap up for today.”

Since their return to the village, Li Qingyu and her team had been busy sowing winter wheat—preparing seeds, weeding, loosening the soil, and planting. Despite days of hard work, there was still a lot left unsown.

They had planted all their original land but considering their business’s need for a large amount of flour, Li Qingyu suggested clearing new land for cultivation, hence the never-ending workload.

“Okay, let’s head back then,” Xiao Chen replied.

This bunch of once-beggars had pooled their money to buy a piece of land near Chu village.

After buying the land, they even registered their household, officially becoming residents of Chu village.

Strictly speaking, they were now part of the village, though they hadn’t started building houses yet… Funds were tight, so they had to return to their shabby homes in the county town for now.

But with renewed hope, everyone was more spirited and determined to earn money to build their homes sooner.

Xiao Chen and the group called out to each other as they left.

Li Qingyu and her companions tidied up and, with their farming tools in hand, headed home.

Halfway there, a group of enthusiastic women approached, blocking Li Qingyu’s path with a matter of importance.

These women were from the neighboring Zhou village, led by someone named Xu Guifang.

Xu Guifang hesitated before getting straight to the point, “Sister Qingyu, I’ll just say it—either it works out or it doesn’t.”

Li Qingyu nodded, signaling her to continue.

Xu Guifang said, “Our village has grown a lot of taro this year. Since your family is in business, could you consider buying our taro?”

The market was flooded with taro this year, making it hard to sell at a good price, so they thought to try their luck with Chu family.

Li Qingyu was undecided, “Give me a moment, let me ask and get back to you.”

As she finished speaking, she saw Chu Qingzhi and a few girls walking out of the workshop, so she waved them over, “Qingzhi, got a question for you.” Chu Qingzhi hastened her steps, “What is it, mom?”

Li Qingyu relayed, “They’re saying their village has a lot of taro. Do you want any?”

“How much do you have?” Qingzhi was considering adding more varieties to her apple pies. Taro could be perfect for making a delicious taro pie.

Xu Guifang replied, “At least four or five thousand pounds.”

Chu Qingzhi inquired, “If I buy it all, how much per pound?”

Xu Guifang was thrilled, “If you take it all, I can give you a price of seven copper coins per pound.” The market rate was eight or nine copper coins.

Chu Qingzhi decided, “Let’s go to your village and check the taro. If it’s good, we’ll sign a contract.”

Xu Guifang agreed immediately, “Signing a contract is good. It ensures a fair deal for everyone.”

“Exactly,” Chu Qingzhi affirmed.

Xu Guifang said readily, “Great, I’ll take you there right now.”

Chu Qingzhi to Li Qingyu, “Mom, I’ll be back after checking.”

Li Qingyu cautioned, “Be careful.”

“Sure.” Chu Qingzhi followed the women from Xu village.

Xu village wasn’t far, just a short walk away.

The village was surrounded by mountains, nestled in a valley that was moist all year round, ideal for growing taro. The villagers even liked to plant a row of taro along the fields, which often grew large and healthy.

Xu Guifang said, “Look around, the village is full of taro. Feel free to dig anywhere.”

Taro was everywhere—around houses, in front of and behind them. Taro isn’t picky about soil; as long as the land is moist, it thrives. Xu Guifang’s estimate of four or five thousand pounds seemed modest upon closer inspection.

“Let’s dig up those near the village entrance. They look pretty good.”

“Okay, I’ll get you a hoe.”

Xu Guifang went to fetch a hoe, leaving the rest waiting at the village entrance.

The villagers, recognizing Chu Qingzhi from her previous help in finding water sources during a drought, greeted her warmly.

Chu Qingzhi smiled and responded to the greetings.

Xu Guifang quickly returned with a hoe, “Do you want to dig, or shall I?”

“I’ll do it.” Chu Qingzhi took the hoe, cleared the soil around the taro, and efficiently unearthed the cluster.

The taro was exactly what she wanted…

Those taro were not just any taro, but fragrant taro, perfect for making delicious taro pies.

Enhance your reading experience by removing ads:

Contact - ToS - Sitemap - Donate Show menu Read Novel Online Full Novel Bin Novel Farmer's Wife Has Magic Skills Chapter 692 - 692 Difficult to Say Farmer's Wife Has Magic Skills C692 - 692 Difficult to Say

00:00/00:55

Ads by Pubfuture Ads by Pubfuture 692 Difficult to Say

Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations

Chu Qingzhi raised her head, scanning the surroundings, “Can I go dig in other places as well?”

Xu Guifang eagerly responded, “Of course, you can dig wherever you like.” Qingzhi selected a cluster of taro from each of the four directions within the village. They were all similar in size and of good quality. “These taro are acceptable.”

She headed back to the village entrance, “Let’s sign the contract now.”

The village head was thrilled at this, “Yes, yes, please come in.”

Xu Guifang had already briefed the villagers on the situation, and everyone agreed wholeheartedly. They even promised to treat Xu Guifang to a meal once the taro was sold.

Chu Qingzhi signed the contract with the entire village, paying a deposit of five taels of silver. Starting the day after tomorrow, the villagers would deliver two hundred pounds of taro to the workshop every morning. The payment would be deducted from the deposit until it was depleted, after which they would be paid in cash.

After finalizing the deal, the villagers gifted the taro Chu Qingzhi had dug up as a gesture of goodwill.

Gratefully accepting, Chu Qingzhi returned to Chu Village. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

In the Chu Village.

Li Qingyu had just arrived home when He Cuiyun came to visit, her expression awkward as if harboring an unspoken dilemma.

Li Qingyu faced her squarely, “We’re from the same village, just speak your mind.”

He Cuiyun struggled to find the right words but eventually said, “Today, while chatting at the village’s edge, the topic of Qingyue marrying into a family in the capital came up. There are many girls of marriageable age in our village, and I was wondering if Qingyue could help set them up to marry into the capital as well?”

Li Qingyu was astonished, “Why would you want that?”

He Cuiyun hesitated, “Well, seeing Qingyue marry into a wealthy family in the capital, it’s enviable, isn’t it?”

“Qingyue is an exception. Everyone knows the reason behind it. Otherwise, do you think Qingyue can marry into the capital?”

Not every young master is like Ning Yuting, and village girls without family backing would only be bullied in a wealthy household. Why suffer such fate?

He Cuiyun understood the logic but still harbored hope, thinking that if Chu Qingyue could meet such a good husband, their daughter would definitely be able to too. “Qingyu, everyone envies Qingyue now. Please, could you help?” Li Qingyu calmly asked, “Setting aside the capital for a moment, do you think even families in the county to? would choose our village girls?”

He Cuiyun opened her mouth but had no reply.

Families in the county to? sought alliances with other wealthy families, unlikely to consider village girls unless for concubinage.

Li Qingyu patiently explained, “Do you understand what I’m saying now?” He Cuiyun reluctantly admitted some understanding but clung to the hope of exceptions, “There’s always an exception, Qingyu. Just think, if our village girls could also marry into the capital, they could support each other with Qingyue. Wouldn’t that benefit your family too?”

Li Qingyu, feeling helpless against such wishful thinking, suggested, “Aunt

Cuiyun, let me discuss this with Qingzhi and see what can be done.” ’ “Alright, I’ll listen to Qingzhi. That’s for sure,” He Cuiyun left cheerfully. Upon Chu Qingzhi’s return, Li Qingyu relayed He Cuiyun’s request, “Qingzhi, what should we do?”

Chu Qingzhi remarked indifferently. “Agree to their request, then have our second sister introduce them to matchmakers. After that, we needn’t involve ourselves further.”

Li Qingyu sighed, “Marrying into the capital could be life-threatening, these people…”

Chu Qingzhi replied coldly, “Mother, they’ve lived half their lives. If they can’t understand such a simple issue, it’s their own fault, not others’.”

Seeing that Li Qingyu couldn’t bear it, she added, “Mother, how about this? Tell the villagers about the drawbacks. If they still insist on going to the capital, do as I said just now.”

Li Qingyu nodded. This was as much as she could do. “1 know what to do now.”

Chu Qingzhi made her way to the apple pie workshop, ready to experiment with making taro pie.

Shen Ruyue was settling accounts in the office. Tomorrow was payday. When she saw Chu Qingzhi, she walked out of the office. “Qingzhi.”

Chu Qingzhi stopped in her tracks. “Ruyue, are the accounts settled?”

Shen Ruyue nodded. “It’s almost done.” She walked towards Chu Qingzhi. “What are you doing with the taro?”

Chu Qingzhi said, “Make taro pie to add a new flavor.”

“Coincidentally, I have something to tell you.” Shen Ruyue glanced at the taro and said, “Today, Chu Haodong told me we can’t get any more apples. Without a new supply, the apples stored in the cellar will only last three months.”

Chu Qingzhi asked, “Have you checked other counties?”

Shen Ruyue said, “We’ve checked the surrounding counties, but no luck. That’s why he came to me.”

Chu Qingzhi suggested, “Tell him to consider looking in the larger cities nearby or to negotiate with traders. Write a letter to our second sister later, asking if she can source apples…”

Chu Qingzhi explained many feasible methods unhurriedly. After that, she added, “If all else fails, it’s okay. Taro can substitute for a few months. Also, buy as much red and green beans as possible.”

“Are red and green beans for making bean pies?”

“Exactly.”

Shen Ruyue heaved a sigh of relief. A change of taste was better than a shortage. “Alright, I’ll get it done immediately.”

Chu Qingzhi carried the taro into the workshop and began to make the taro pie. Shen Ruyue returned to the office to settle the accounts. After that, she went to Chu Haodong’s house and told him what Chu Qingzhi had said.

Chu Haodong said that with the right connections, he would definitely be able to continue buying apples so that Shen Ruyue wouldn’t have to worry.

At the ancestral hall.

It was time for school to let out.

Chu Qingning reminded, “Make sure to complete your homework. Tomorrow morning, Sister Lihua will check. Those who haven’t finished won’t be able to stay for class.”

“We’ll make sure to do it.”

“Alright, pack up and get ready to head home.”

The children reluctantly left, cherishing the rare moments of full bellies without the need to work.

Xu Songnian and Xu Wenlin packed up, joining their peers in leaving the ancestral hall.

They couldn’t go home just yet. They needed to feed the wolf pups first. After feeding, they could head home.

The two stood at the entrance, waiting for Chu Qingning to come out so they could all leave together.

Tian Xiaoqiu, seeing them waiting, approached hesitantly, “Aren’t you leaving yet?”

Xu Songnian replied, “We’ll leave in a bit.

Tian Xiaoqiu eagerly asked, “Can I walk with you?” Their villages were neighbors, and they could walk part of the way together.

Xu Songnian nodded. “Sure, but we still need some time. If you go home late, your aunt won’t make things difficult for you, will she?”

Tian Xiaoqiu flinched instinctively but decided to stay, “It’s okay. I’ll tell her I was helping my cousin with something. She won’t say anything.”

“That’s fine then.”

Chu Qingning emerged from the classroom, locked the door, and approached the three children, “Let’s go..”

Enhance your reading experience by removing ads:

Contact - ToS - Sitemap - Donate Show menu Read Novel Online Full Novel Bin Novel Farmer's Wife Has Magic Skills Chapter 693 - 693 A Hundred Thousand Liang Farmer's Wife Has Magic Skills C693 - 693 A Hundred Thousand Liang

00:03/00:55

Ads by Pubfuture Ads by Pubfuture 693 A Hundred Thousand Liang

Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations

Chu Qingyan stood on the second-floor balcony, waving at Chu Qingshuang, “Sixth sister, your timing couldn’t be more perfect.” After saying this, she ran down the stairs, all the way to the courtyard entrance.

In front of Chu Qingshuang stood a cargo carriage with two large boxes on it.

She patted one of the boxes, “You and fourth sister will definitely like this.”

Chu Qingyan opened the box to peek inside, “Wow, so cute! ’

The box was filled with small medicine bottles, the size of a child’s palm, with a light green exterior and white interior, a round belly, and adorned with Q-version prints of the twelve zodiac signs. There were also three characters on each, “Spot-removing Cream” and “Wrinkle-removing Cream,” each irresistibly adorable.

Chu Qingyan, holding a bottle affectionately, said, “Sixth sister, these little bottles you made are too cute, I almost don’t want to sell them.

Chu Qingshuang suggested, “if you like them, you can keep one of each type as

a souvenir.”

“That’s a great idea.”

Chu Xuhua and Chu Rong carried the boxes into Chu Qingning’s room.

Now that Chu Qingyue was married off, Chu Qingning lived alone. She had rearranged her room like Chu Qingzhi did, using the outer section for preparing medicines and the inner part for sleeping.

Upon returning home, Chu Qingning dived straight into preparing medicines.

The wrinkle-removing cream was in high demand in the capital, necessitating

a higher production rate.

Chu Qingyan beckoned Chu Qingning, excitedly saying, “Fourth sister, come

and see the bottles sixth sister made.”

Putting aside her work, Chu Qingning approached, “What is it?”

Chu Qingyan opened the box like revealing a treasure, “Fourth sister, take a look.”

The cuteness of the little bottles was irresistible to Chu Qingning, who remarked, “If I came across such bottles, I’d be happy to buy one even without the contents.”

Chu Qingshuang smiled, “It seems my intention has been achieved.

Chu Qingning expressed her gratitude, “Thank you, sixth sister.

Chu Qingshuang generously replied, “No need to be formal with me, fourth sister. Helping you is helping myself. However, the porcelain kiln has been particularly busy lately, and it’ll be a month before the next batch of bottles is ready.”

Chu Qingning reassured her, “We should have enough here for a month; no worries, take your time.”

“Ok.”

With the bottles ready, Chu Qingning immediately increased the volume of medicine production, aiming to prepare fifty bottles to send to the capital soon.

Chu Qingyan also joined in the medicine preparation, focusing on the spot-removing cream.

The girls in the village who had tried the cream had seen their spots disappear, especially Chu Hongxiu, who was so moved by the results on her face that she nearly knelt in gratitude to Chu Qingyan.

Now that the trial phase was over, the only way to acquire the cream was through purchase, and Chu Qingyan had already received five orders from within the village.

The village girls, lacking funds, pooled their money for the purchase.

With a bit more time, she would be ready to complete the orders.

Fan Yuru and Rong Shiyu were also urging her, mentioning that many in the capital were waiting for the spot-removing cream. Even the maids serving her in the capital had placed two orders. They were overwhelmed with demand.

In the workshop area.

Chu Qingzhi opened the oven, retrieving a baking tray filled with eight taro pies, their fragrance filling the air, and their golden crust visually appealing.

Shen Ruyue returned with packaging paper for Chu Qingzhi, and upon seeing the taro pies, took a deep breath, “It smells so good.”

Chu Qingzhi cut a piece and handed it to Shen Ruyue, “Try it.”

Shen Ruyue couldn’t resist, “The crust is crispy, and the taro filling is soft and delicate, with just the right sweetness, almost like the apple pies, delicious.” Chu Qingzhi also tasted a small piece, “Not bad.” n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

She took a taro pie, wrapped it in wrapping paper, and sealed it with gelatin, making the overall appearance somewhat resemble a small cake’s packaging.

“How about this packaging, Ruyue?”

The wrapping paper, originally used for apple pies, was light green, with one side printed with two red apples, another side with the image of an apple pie, and another with the words “Apple Pie” in dark green. The final side was stamped with the production date “September 29” and the manufacturer “Chu’s Easy Trade,” neatly completing the presentation.

Shen Ruyue deliberated for a moment and said, “It looks accessible to ordinary people.”

Chu Qingzhi laughed, “It does give off that vibe a bit.”

Shen Ruyue inquired, “How much will we sell these apple pies for?”

“The same price.” The cost of the oil paper was the same as the wrapping paper, so switching to wrapping paper didn’t change the cost.

Shen Ruyue nodded, “I understand.”

“I’ll bring back some wrapping paper the day after tomorrow, change a small portion of the packaging first, and decide on the next steps based on the market’s reaction.”

“Ok.”

Shen Ruyue remembered something and said with a bit of joy, “Qingzhi, guess how much we’ve earned now?”

“A hundred thousand taels.” Chu Qingzhi’s tone was confident.

“How did you guess right away?” Shen Ruyue was surprised.

Chu Qingzhi smiled mysteriously, appearing very profound. She wouldn’t tell Shen Ruyue that she had seen the accounts with her divine sense upon arriving at the workshop.

Chu Qingzhi called for Da Bai to send a taro pie to each of her two disciples, taking the rest home.

When she arrived home, Xu Songnian and a few other children were still there. Chu Qingzhi gave one to Xu Songnian to take home and eat, while Tian Xiaoqiu was given a piece to eat before going home. Otherwise, it was hard to say whose stomach it would enter.

Tongzi County.

Da Bai’s arrival caused a stir in Tongzi County as it walked to the county government office with a domineering stride, exuding calm and authority.

“Da Bai.” Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang greeted Da Bai with delight upon seeing him.

Da Bai placed the basket it was carrying in its mouth in front of them, as if to say, delivering this to you made my jaws sore.

Zhan Hongjun rubbed Da Bai’s head, “Thanks, Da Bai. It’s getting dark; you should head back now.”

After giving Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang a look, Da Bai turned and left. The basket contained a letter, which Yuan Hongjun read to understand the reason, then carried the basket into the courtyard on the side of the county government office, a place designated for their temporary stay by the county magistrate.

Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang tacitly went to find Fan Yuru and Rong Shiyu. After this “purposeful” interaction, the four of them had changed a lot. I hey began to care about each other and slowly approached each other…

Fan Yuru and Rong Shiyu were discussing going out for a meal at a restaurant, having been very busy these past few days without a moment to rest, today, feeling a bit more relaxed, they wanted to treat themselves to something nice. Yuan Hongjun walked into the courtyard and called out, “Master asked Da Bai to send us the taro pie. Come and try it.”

“Sent by Qingzhi for us?” Fan Yuru and Rong Shiyu approached.

“Yes.” Yuan Hongjun took out four plates, divided the taro pie into four parts, one for each, “Try it.” He specifically handed a plate to Fan Yuru.

Fan Yuru noticed Yuan Hongjun’s special attention towards her, feeling a small joy in her heart, “Thankyou..”

Enhance your reading experience by removing ads:

Contact - ToS - Sitemap - Donate Show menu Read Novel Online Full Novel Bin Novel Farmer's Wife Has Magic Skills Chapter 694 - 694 Xiaoqiu Seeks Death Farmer's Wife Has Magic Skills C694 - 694 Xiaoqiu Seeks Death Ads by Pubfuture

694 Xiaoqiu Seeks Death

Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations

Yuan Hongjun didn’t say much. He just smiled. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Rong Shiyu’s gaze briefly passed over the two, before she held out the plate to Bao Linjiang, “Here, you eat this portion.”

Bao Linjiang didn’t take it, instead offering his spoon to her, “You eat, have a bit more, there’s another one.”

Seeing Bao Linjiang refuse her plate, Rong Shiyu felt a bit disappointed initially, but the sight of the spoon in front of her brought joy, “Thank you.”

“Eat.”

The four of them finished the two taro pies.

Fan Yuru licked her lips with a hint of longing, stating fairly, “If the taro pie is sold in the capital, it will surely be in high demand again.”

Apple pie, egg tarts, bread, biscuits, and so on were all food that everyone fought to buy in the capital. Moreover, they could not be bought most of the time and were very in demand.

With limited manpower, the workshop could only produce so much each day.

However, now with the addition of the taro pie to their offerings, the workshop was looking to hire again. Chu Qingzhi planned to recruit eleven workers, with the extra one to be selected as a junior manager after some time.

Tian Village.

Ads by Pubfuture

After parting with the Xu siblings, Tian Xiaqiu walked home alone, growing more apprehensive as she neared the village.

With small, cautious steps, she moved forward tremblingly…

As soon as she entered the village, familiar scolding reached her ears, “Where is that little wretch? Waiting for someone to fetch her? Better off dead outside! We are still waiting for her to collect pigweed and cook!”

Tian Xiaqiu reflexively shuddered, her fear and dread seemingly rooted deep within, rendering her pale.

Hearing the scolding, she ran home, quickly starting on her chores without a moment’s delay.

Upon her return, her aunt’s scolding intensified, audible throughout the village, yet no one intervened, leaving Tian Xiaqiu to drown in the verbal abuse and humiliation.

Tian Xiaqiu hurriedly completed her chores—collecting pigweed, feeding the chickens and ducks, and preparing meals for the family of eight or nine. Finally, her aunt, using the pretext of Tian Xiaqiu having eaten well at Chu Qingzhi’s house, denied her dinner.

Tian Xiaqiu didn’t dare resist, silently retreating to the cramped woodshed.

Taking a deep breath, she carefully wiped her hands on her clothes, then moved the small, battered table over and took out paper and pen, using the dim light to work on her homework.

Her aunt’s family had three children; the eldest became mentally disabled following a fever in childhood.

The second son, spoiled by his mother, was left with a limp after a fight, resulting in extreme self-consciousness and a volatile temper, making him difficult to approach

The youngest, barely over two years old, was mischievous and spoiled.

Yet, her aunt blamed all the family’s misfortunes on Tian Xiaqiu, accusing her of ruining their home’s feng shui, with a temperament akin to that of a street thug.

Ads by Pubfuture

At this moment, Tian Xiaoqiu looked at the pen and paper on the broken table and smiled. Her smile was sweet and very beautiful.

The table held a sheet of paper filled with the day’s lesson content, from which she needed to complete her homework.

With great care and appreciation, she placed a new sheet of paper on the table, recalling the pen-holding technique taught by Ge Lihua. She picked up the brush and began to write slowly.

The homework was simple: write each of the day’s taught characters twenty times and copy the addition and subtraction within ten three times.

Being new to writing, it was inevitable that her characters were misshapen. Despite her caution, Tian Xiaqiu’s writing was still crooked, and she feared they might find her handwriting too ugly and reject her the next day when they checked the homework.

Just at that thought, a massive wave of psychological pressure surged over her, and the little girl who was smiling just a moment ago couldn’t help but burst into tears.

Her muffled cries echoed in the woodshed, starkly contrasting with the laughter and jovial conversation from the main house during mealtime.

After crying for a while, Tian Xiaqiu dried her tears and continued writing. No matter what, she had to finish her homework. If, if her cousin no longer wanted her, then, then she would deal with it then.

Thinking this, her heart trembled.

Suddenly, the door was knocked, “Xiaqiu, we’ve finished eating. Come and wash the dishes.”

“Okay,” Tian Xiaqiu responded and immediately ran out, knowing any delay would result in a beating.

After busily completing her chores, Tian Xiaqiu dragged her exhausted body back to the woodshed, only to break down the next second, crying heart – wrenchingly.

The paper on her small, broken table was all torn up, the brush tip was frayed as if it had been used as a broom and thrown to the ground, the inkstone was overturned, ink spilled everywhere, and even her small, torn bag for holding things was damaged…

Ads by Pubfuture

This was all her hope, all her hope!

Hearing the cries, her aunt impatiently came over from the house, surprised by the scene in the woodshed.

Sending Tian Xiaqiu away was meant to prevent her from freeloading off their household, and as for studying, she didn’t believe a girl could achieve anything.

Now that things were destroyed, Tian Xiaqiu would surely not be allowed to go to class anymore. Not attending class meant she had to stay home and consume resources, which infuriated her aunt. She slapped Tian Xiaqiu on the head, “Why cry? It’s your fault for not taking care of your things. Whose fault is it?”

Tian Xiaqiu was knocked to the ground by the slap, her mouth bleeding. When she looked up, her mouth was full of blood.

She stared ahead, amidst her aunt’s curses, slowly crawled over, picked up the tom papers and broken pen and ink, stuffed them into her small, torn bag, and walked out crying.

She thought of death and headed straight for the river.

Tears blurred her vision, and Tian Xiaqiu stumbled over a stone, falling to the ground, her little arms scraped and bleeding. The pain momentarily immobilized her, tears dropping to the ground, “Dad, Mom…”

The little girl’s cries spread along the riverbank for a long time, with no one coming to see her.

Tian Xiaqiu stared at the river’s mirror-like surface, clutching her small bag as she walked into the water.

The river water submerged her feet, legs, thighs, chest, shoulders, head…

“Ahhh…” Tian Xiaqiu spluttered out of the water, the sensation of suffocation scaring her. She hurriedly walked towards the shore, terrified. Death, it turned out, was also so frightening!

She sat on the shore, dazedly looking around, suddenly thinking of Xu Songnian and Xu Wenlin she had just parted with…

The Xu Village.

Xu Songnian and Xu Wenlin were sitting at the dining table doing their homework, while Xiao Ye squatted at the doorway, looking up at the moon.

Li Qingyin lit four lamps for the children to do their homework, having heard that insufficient light could damage the eyes.

After lighting the lamps, she took out her needlework basket, sitting aside to make new clothes for the two children. Now that the household was more prosperous, she didn’t want the children to feel neglected, “How was your learning today?”

Xu Wenlin joyfully said, “I understood all the lessons taught by the two sisters.”

Xu Songnian added, “I understood too. At noon, our eldest sister-in-law also taught me some simple accounting, which I can now do.”

Enhance your reading experience by removing ads:

Ads by Pubfuture

Contact - ToS - Sitemap - Donate Show menu Read Novel Online Full Novel Bin Novel Farmer's Wife Has Magic Skills Chapter 695 - 695 Wanting to Poach Farmer's Wife Has Magic Skills C695 - 695 Wanting to Poach Ads by Pubfuture

695 Wanting to Poach

Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations

Li Qingyin was surprised, “Teaching you accounting, is your eldest cousin-in- law planning to train you as an accountant?”

“I don’t know,” Xu Songnian said. “Besides learning accounting, she also taught me bookkeeping, cash settlement, inventory checks, and many other things. But I haven’t mastered them yet; I don’t really understand.”

Li Qingyin didn’t fully comprehend but could feel the importance placed on him, “You must study hard and repay your cousins in the future.”

Xu Songnian, mature beyond his years, responded, “I know. Without my cousins, my sister and I would have been sold by our father, and our mother would still be suffering. We wouldn’t have the good life we have now.”

Li Qingyin nodded in agreement, “It’s good that you understand.”

Patting his chest, Xu Songnian assured, “Don’t worry, mom, I’ll remember everything.”

Li Qingyin smiled, “I believe in you.”

At that moment, a timid voice came from outside the courtyard, “Songnian, Wenlin…”

The three inside immediately perked up their ears, on alert.

Xiao Ye ran outside.

Xu Songnian stood up, showing the demeanor of a little man, and whispered, “Mom, sister, I’ll go check.”

Li Qingyin stopped him, “Let mom take a look.” With that, she went out.

Xu Songnian, worried, followed her.

They soon discovered the source of the voice…

A drenched little girl was curled up in the shadows, with Xiao Ye pressing a paw on her head, and she dared not move.

Ads by Pubfuture

Xu Songnian hurried forward to rescue the girl, pulling her out of the shadows, “Why is it you?”

Taking a moment to recover, Tian Xiaqiu knelt down before Li Qingyin, pleading through tears, “Fourth Aunt, I have nowhere to go. Can you shelter me for one night?”

Li Qingyin pulled Tian Xiaqiu up, “Let’s talk inside.”

Seeing Tian Xiaqiu soaked, Li Qingyin asked Xu Wenlin to bring a set of her clothes for Tian Xiaqiu to change into after cleaning up, and then they would talk.

For once, Tian Xiaqiu felt warmth, deeply grateful to Li Qingyin.

After taking a bath and changing clothes, Tian Xiaqiu, huddling, came to the main room, “Auntie, thankyou.”

Li Qingyin asked Tian Xiaqiu to sit down, “Tell us what happened. We’ll help you if we can, okay?”

Tian Xiaoqiu nodded and told him the whole story with tears streaming down her face.

Xu Songnian was indignant, “That’s inhumane!”

Li Qingyin cautioned, “Don’t speak ill of elders. Just keep it in mind.”

“Understood, mom.”

Hearing Tian Xiaqiu hadn’t eaten yet, Xu Wenlin cooked a bowl of noodles for her, “Try my cooking and see if it’s good.”

The bowl of noodles in front of her made Tian Xiaqiu feel the world warm up again. Tears fell non-stop as she was moved, “Wenlin, thankyou.”

“No need to be formal, eat up. After finishing homework, you’ll sleep with me. Let’s be best sisters, okay?”

Tian Xiaqiu smiled through her tears, “Ok.”

Xu Songnian and Xu Wenlin lent a helping hand to Tian Xiaqiu, fixing her brush and providing her with new paper for her homework.

As Tian Xiaqiu picked up the brush to write again, she couldn’t help thinking, thankfully she hadn’t died earlier; otherwise, she wouldn’t have seen this turn for the better. She resolved to cherish this new chance.

Ads by Pubfuture

In theChu Village.

Chu Qingshuang mysteriously brought a box to Chu Qingzhi’s room, “Fifth sister, guess what’s inside this box?”

Chu Qingzhi knew what it was with a sweep of her divine sense, but in order to satisfy her sister’s mystery, she guessed cooperatively, “You’re good at making porcelain. The things you gave people must be porcelain too. Thinking about how you came back with the medicine bottle today, I guessed that the gift you gave me was related to the medicine bottle.”

Chu Qingshuang smiled and placed the box in front of Chu Qingzhi, “Open it and see.”

“Alright, let’s have a look.” Chu Qingzhi opened the box to find a set of zodiac animal figurines, each colorfully painted, round and cute, very realistic, “You must have put a lot of effort into this.”

“No effort is too much when it comes to this,” Chu Qingshuang earnestly replied. She had spent a month making this set of zodiac figurines. While the molds were easy, coloring was challenging, requiring several attempts to get each one right.

Chu Qingzhi lined up the figurines in front of her desk, each the size of a baby’s fist, truly beautiful.

“Qingshuang, I really love it.”

“I’ll make you something fun again next time.”

“Okay.”

“By the way, Fifth Sister, I have something important to tell you,” Chu Qingshuang changed the subject. “The bottles for the soybean sauce will be ready tomorrow, and they’re very nice, with low production costs.”

Chu Qingzhi expressed her trust, “I’m relieved to leave things in your hands.”

Encouraged, Chu Qingshuang promised, “I’ll devote myself fully to the tasks you assign.”

In Tongzi County, at Yunhui Restaurant.

Facing the sunrise, Chu Xuhua entered the restaurant with three jars of wine.

At this time, the restaurant had no customers yet, with chairs still upturned on tables and several workers cleaning the main hall.

Chu Xuhua stopped at the entrance of the restaurant, announcing, “Brother, I’ve brought something good for you.”

Ads by Pubfuture

Chu Yehui walked out of the inner room and saw the wine jar with the words “Chu’s Easy Trade” reflected on it at a glance. The advertisement was deeply rooted in people’s hearts. Now, everyone in the nearby county cities knew about the Chu’s Easy Trade.

” What good stuff have you brought today?”

Chu Xuhua patted the wine jar, “Something to make your wealth flow in.”

Chu Yehui eyed the three jars, “The rice wine from your place?” He remembered Chu Xuhua mentioning it before.

Chu Xuhua nodded, “Wanna try?”

“Of course.”

Workers fetched some bowls from the kitchen.

Chu Xuhua opened a jar, poured out a bowl of wine, and handed it to Chu Yehui.

Inhaling the aroma, Chu Yehui appeared entranced.

The workers gathered around, eager with anticipation, intrigued by the fragrance.

“Give it a try.”

After a sip, Chu Yehui was impressed, finding it better than any wine he had ever tasted, “Xuhua, your brewmaster is exceptional. Can I poach him?”

Chu Xuhua confidently said, “If you can manage that, feel free.”

“Forget it, look at you showing off,” Chu Yehui waved off, “So, how do we sell this wine?”

If the price was right, he’d buy the entire stock, having never encountered better wine.

“The best wine on the market sells for three taels per pound in bulk. Given our relationship, I’ll charge you two taels and nine per pound. How’s that?”

This price was a bargain for wine better than the best available, “How much do you have?” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

“Not much, just five to six hundred pounds.”

“I’ll take it all. Bring it over right away, and I’ll start selling it by noon.”

“Brother, I can only sell four hundred pounds to you; I need the rest,” Chu Xuhua explained, needing to keep some wine for his family.

Chu Yehui agreed. “400 pounds is fine too. Hurry and bring it over, or it’ll be too late.”

Alright, I’m on my way.

Enhance your reading experience by removing ads:

Ads by Pubfuture

Contact - ToS - Sitemap - Donate Show menu Read Novel Online Full Novel Bin Novel Farmer's Wife Has Magic Skills Chapter 696 - 696 Unable to Retort Farmer's Wife Has Magic Skills C696 - 696 Unable to Retort

00:00/00:55

Ads by Pubfuture Ads by Pubfuture 696 Unable to Retort

Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations

Chu Xuhua returned to the Chu Village and told Hong Yujun about the sale of the rice wine, asking her to arrange the second batch of rice wine as soon as possible.

Hong Yujun was very happy. “I understand. I’ll start making arrangements In a while.”

Chu Xuhua nodded. “Thank you for your hard work.”

“You’re welcome.” Hong Yujun smiled. “I’d rather hustle and bustle than drift through life without purpose. This hard work? It’s my kind of fun.”

With Chu Xuhua’s feedback, Hong Yujun decided to brew the rice wine and grape wine together.

However, she was a little short on manpower.

“Ruyue, I need five people here. One woman and four men, with an eye for detail.”

“Okay, got it. I’ll arrange for the manpower as soon as possible.”

“Okay.”

In the Chu Village.

Xu Songnian, Xu Wenlin, and Tian Xiaoqiu walked towards Chu Village together.

Tian Xiaoqiu was extremely nervous. She had damaged something, and if it were to be pursued, what would she do?

Thinking about the serious consequences of the incident, she couldn’t help but cry again.

Xu Songnian and Xu Wenlin quickly asked her what was wrong.

The more Tian Xiaoqiu thought about it, the more helpless she became The more she thought about it, the sadder she became. “I broke something. What if my cousin asks me to compensate? I don’t have a penny.”

Xu Songman said, “Just talk to your cousin properly and try to get their forgiveness. If they ask you to pay money, you can say you’ll work off the debt There’s always a solution.”

Hearing this, Tian Xiaoqiu felt not so lost anymore, “Brother Songnian, I understand, thank you.”

“It’s nothing, let’s keep going,” Xu Songnian said quietly, feeling pity for the child without parents.

Upon arriving at chu village, Tian Xiaoqiu Immediately found Chu Qingzhi and told her everything that happened last night, crying, “Cousin, it’s my fault I was just washing the dishes, and then everything got ruined.” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Chu Qingzhi gently patted Tian Xiaoqiu’s head, “I know, but rules are rules. After school, you’ll stay to clean the schoolhouse for a month, got it?” A big stone fell from Tian Xiaoqiu’s heart, she nodded vigorously, gratefully saying, “Thank you, cousin, I remember. I’ll clean it well.”

“Go to class now, study hard,” Chu Qingzhi said softly, “if you rank first I’ll give you a reward.”

Tian Xiaoqiu was overjoyed, “I will definitely try my best.”

Xu Songnian and Xu Wenlin were waiting for Tian Xiaoqiu at the entrance of the courtyard. When they saw Tian Xiaoqiu walk out of the house happily, they knew that the matter had been resolved.

Without bringing up anything that would make her sa(| agaln

headed towards the ancestral hall together.

At quarter to seven, Ge Lihua walked into the classroom.

including Xu Songnian and Xu Wenlin, there were twenty eight students, and now twenty-six had arrived at the classroom.

Without any chattering, all were sitting at their seats reviewing the content from yesterday’s lecture, quite earnestly.

Ge Lihua sat in the teacher’s designated seat and said, “Now, we’ll check the homework. Everyone, bring your homework here for me to review.”

Xu Songnian was the first to come over, “Sister Lihua, here’s what I wrote.” Ge Lihua quickly skimmed through the homework paper, “Your writing has improved a lot. Keep practicing, and it will definitely get even better.” Praised, Xu Songnian was somewhat excited, “I will keep trying.” Ge Lihua nodded, returning the homework paper to Xu Songnian, “Alright, you may go now.”

“Ok.”

Ge Lihua wrote down a grade of ” A- ” in the grade book as a basis for some future grading.

Xu Wenlin handed the homework paper to Ge Lihua and lowered her head She was a little unconfident. “Sister Lihua, I can’t write well, but I’ll practice more.” “Alright.” Ge Lihua smiled and returned the homework to Xu Wenlin. “It’s alright, you can go now.”

“Ok.”

Ge Lihua then wrote down a grade of “B+” in the grade book.

Tian Xiaoqiu nervously handed her homework to Ge Lihua, “Sister Lihua I’ll try my best too.”

The little girl was very self-deprecating, speaking with her head so low that her face was almost not visible.

Ge Lihua tilted her head to glance at Tian Xiaoqiu, “Lift your head up.” Tian Xiaoqiu, not understanding why but still slowly raised her head, her eyes filled with confusion.

Ge Lihua spoke gently and encouragingly, “Say what you just said again. ” Tian Xiaoqiu became nervous again, guessing if she had said something wrong

Sister Lihua, I will try my best.”

Ge Libia’s tone was gentle, “That’s right, when we speak, we do it boldly and

look at the other person, don’t bow your head, understand?”

Tian Xiaoqiu, feeling sensitive and inferior, understood Ge Lihua’s intention

her heartwarming, “Yes, Sister Lihua.”

“Good, your work is not bad, keep trying next time.”

“Yes.”

Ge Lihua then wrote down a grade of “B+” in the grade book.

As she was checking the homeworks, the remaining two students arrived seeing the scene of checking homework in the classroom, they tensed np as they hadn’t completed their homeworks.

After Ge Lihua had checked the homeworks of the previous twenty-six students, she gestured to the two standing at the door, afraid to come in “Speakup, what’s the reason?”

The boy on the left said, “After I went home yesterday, I saw people catching fish in the pond, I couldn’t resist and went to catch fish too, and then I forgot about the homeworks.”

Ge Lihua nodded, “Put your things down and go home, you don’t need to come back.”

Her voice was calm, but it was clear there was no room for negotiation.

Both boys’ faces turned pale.

The boy knelt down begging, “Sister Lihua, I didn’t do it on purpose, please forgive me this time, I promise there won’t be a next time.”

Ge Lihua ignored him, turning to the other boy, “Why didn’t you do your homework?”

The boy hurriedly explained, “Yesterday, my grandlather was ill, I was taking care of him until it stabilized late at night, I was too tired and tell asleep beside his bed, only remembering the homework in the morning, but due to lack of time, I couldn’t complete it.”

Ge Lihua said, “Let me see.”

The boy quickly handed his homework to Ge Lihua.

Half of the homework was written on the paper… Although the handwriting was not very good, one could tell that it was written seriously.

“Go sit down and listen to the class, and make up the incomplete part later.”

The boy was overjoyed, “Yes, Sister Lihua.”

The boy on the left, seeing that the other boy who also hadn’t completed the homework was allowed to stay while he was being sent away, felt unjust, “You’re biased, why can he stay?”

Ge Lihua glanced at him and couldn’t be bothered to talk to him. She got up and

The boy followed her out, angrily shouting, “I don’t accept this, you can’t just send me away.”

Ge Lihua’s cold gaze turned towards the boy, causing him to tense up and dare not make any more fuss.

Ge Lihua said, “He was taking care of someone ill, while you were merely Playing. What grounds do you have to be dissatisfied? What right do you have to not accept this?”

The boy couldn’t retort that.

Enhance your reading experience by removing ads:

Contact - ToS - Sitemap - Donate Show menu Read Novel Online Full Novel Bin Novel Farmer's Wife Has Magic Skills Chapter 697 - 697 A Small Test Farmer's Wife Has Magic Skills C697 - 697 A Small Test

00:00/00:55

Ads by Pubfuture Ads by Pubfuture 697 A Small Test

Translator: Henyee Translations

Editor: Henyee Translations

After speaking, Ge Lihua continued forward to the workshop area to inquire about the boy who had been taking care of his sick grandfather from someone from the same village, “Brother Xu, how was Xu Zeliang’s grandfather last night…?”

She intentionally left her question half-asked, so she would know the truth as soon as the other party responded.

The man known as Brother Xu immediately said, “Last night, Zeliang’s grandfather was in a critical condition, nearly passed away. Thankfully, he devotedly took care of him deep into the night, and only then did his grandfather’s condition improve. The boy’s filial piety is commendable.”

It seemed that Xu Zeliang was telling the truth. Ge Lihua nodded, “Thankyou.” The man waved his hand. “You’re welcome.”

Ge Lihua returned to the schoolhouse, finding the boy who had been sent away still kneeling at the entrance.

He didn’t want to lose this opportunity, staying here meant at least getting a full meal, something he couldn’t even enjoy during the New Year.

Ge Lihua’s heart did not soften at all. Nothing could be done without following the rules. This place wasn’t a charity, and she walked straight into the schoolhouse.

Xu Zeliang came over, “Sister Lihua, I’ve finished my work.”

Ge Lihua looked it over and nodded, “Go back to your seat.”

“Okay.” Xu Zeliang glanced quickly at the boy kneeling at the door, silently swearing to himself that no matter what happened, he would never fail to do his homework again.

The other students were somewhat frightened, realizing that the warnings weren’t just for show. Violating the rules could indeed get them expelled. With this thought, they all sat up straighter.

The boy knelt at the door for a long time, and seeing there was truly no chance for forgiveness, he slowly walked away, looking back three times with each step.

The news that Chu’s Easy Trade was hiring spread, and early in the morning, people were already waiting.

They waited at the entrance of the workshop area. There were at least a hundred people.

As soon as Shen Ruyue arrived, she was surrounded, “Please wait here for a moment, let me arrange things in the workshop first, then I’ll come to talk with you.”

No one dared to go against her, making way for her to pass.

Everyone’s gaze followed Shen Ruyue as she moved into the workshop, their eyes filled with anticipation, desire, and eagerness, as if there were treasures inside the workshop.

Two wolves diligently guarded the entrance of the workshop from the left and right, adding a somewhat intimidating element to it.

During the day, to avoid frightening everyone, Da Bai usually didn’t appear and would sleep in at Tang Jinghong’s home.

Not long after Shen Ruyue entered the workshop area, Chu Qingzhi also arrived. Hearing that many people came for the job, she specially came to pick a few to make taro pies.

Not knowing she was the real decision-maker, the crowd didn’t swarm her but just watched her.

Chu Qingzhi planned to pick women to make taro pies, choosing eleven from the many women present. She randomly pointed at seventeen or eighteen, “Follow me.”

The women named were overjoyed, quickly gathering around Chu Qingzhi and following her towards the entrance.

The envy in the eyes of the others was nearly tangible.

Chu Qingzhi brought them to the new workshop. This workshop was built for rice dumplings.

After discussing with Shen Ruyue, they thought it would be better to consolidate the workshops for easier management. Therefore, a new workshop was built, currently under renovation. Once the renovation was completed, they would move there.

The ice cream sales had stopped, and the ice cream workshop had been converted into an ice-making workshop, which would also be relocated.

Upon entering the workshop, the women looked around…

Chu Qingzhi said, “Please wait here for a moment. I have some matters to attend to and will come back later to arrange for you.”

“Okay.”

Chu Qingzhi left the workshop.

Previously, when recruiting for the workshop, some people of poor character were hired, causing the workshop to lose a significant amount of money. Now, recruitment had become much more cautious, requiring some minor tests. Those who failed the test would be permanently blacklisted.

There were two plates of snacks on the desk in the workshop, trash in one corner with a shovel and broom next to it, and a few copper coins scattered in another corner… There were about ten different tests in the workshop, making it a place full of “traps.”

At first, everyone was restrained, but as Chu Qingzhi did not return for a while, they relaxed and started looking around the workshop.

Zhao Lan saw the trash in the corner and swiftly started cleaning it up with the broom and shovel.

Someone nearby hurriedly said, “Don’t touch the things in the workshop; what if you break something?”

Hearing this, Zhao Lan hesitated but insisted, “If I break anything, I’ll take full responsibility. Don’t worry.”

In her opinion, how could cleaning up cause any damage?

Thinking it over, Xia He, who was from the same village, came over to help, casually asking, “Why did you think of cleaning up?”

“Everywhere else in the workshop is clean, except for this spot. It seems the owner is too busy to clean up. We’re not busy right now, so helping out is no big deal.”

“That makes sense. I’ll help you,”

“Ok.”

While they were cleaning, a woman’s eyes lit up upon seeing the copper coins in the corner. “Who could be so unlucky to drop them?” she thought gleefully.

Then, pretending to be nonchalant, she picked up the three copper coins from the ground and hid them in her clothes.

“Hey, look, there are two plates of snacks over there.”

“Yes, they look delicious. Do you want to try some?”

“Miss Qingzhi didn’t say we could touch anything here. What if there’s a problem?”

“What problem could there be? If it were really important, they wouldn’t be left out here. Come on, let’s all have some.” Her logic was that if everyone did it, even if Chu Qingzhi found out, she wouldn’t blame them.

Two people stepped forward and ate some.

Regarding the other tests, some passed while others did not.

After a while, Chu Qingzhi returned, asked the five people who failed the tests to leave the workshop, leaving twelve people behind. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Having one extra person wasn’t a big issue. Chu Qingzhi then took them to the apple pie workshop.

Zhao Lan and Xia He exchanged glances, understanding the “traps” in the workshop. The others, realizing later, were extremely relieved that they hadn’t succumbed to the temptation of minor gains, understanding now that they would have been the ones to leave if they had. With this realization, everyone silently vowed never to tamper with anything in the workshop again.

Considering the expansion of the business, the workshop was built large, and currently, less than a third of the space was being used. Even with the twelve people, the workshop felt spacious.

Chu Qingzhi told them, “What you ‘ll be making is called taro pie.”

She introduced an apple pie to everyone, then explained, “Taro pie is similar to apple pie… You only have three days to learn. If you haven’t learned by then, you’ll have to leave.”

These words made everyone’s hearts tighten. It turned out that passing the previous test wasn’t the end of the challenge but the beginning.

Enhance your reading experience by removing ads:

Contact - ToS - Sitemap - Donate Show menu Read Novel Online Full Novel Bin Novel Farmer's Wife Has Magic Skills Chapter 698 - 698 Hooligans Come Farmer's Wife Has Magic Skills C698 - 698 Hooligans Come Ads by Pubfuture

698 Hooligans Come

Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations

Chu Qingzhi continued to explain the workshop’s rules and the pay, which everyone was concerned about. After clarifying these points, she began teaching everyone how to make taro pies.

Everyone was so enthusiastic and dedicated to learning how to make taro pies that they had never been so serious before.

The workshop offered such good welfare and treatment that no one wanted to be expelled.

Using the same method, Shen Ruyue selected workers to help Hong Yujun brew wine and others to work in the paper mill producing packaging paper.

The maid brought medicine to Yu Wanwan, “Miss, how do you feel?”

Yu Wanwan was about to tell the maid, “I feel much lighter, as if a stone that was pressing on me has been removed.”

The maid was somewhat pleased, “Have you ever felt this way before?”

Yu Wanwan thought seriously for a moment and shook her head, “No, and I’ve never felt relaxed before.” Suddenly, she became excited, “Do you think I’ve lost weight?”

The maid laughed, “Miss, even if you’ve lost weight, it’s not visible now. But with such effectiveness, I believe you’ll lose weight one day.” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

“You’re right.” Yu Wanwan thought for a moment, “Yesterday, I saw villagers cutting vegetables in the field. Shall we go too?”

The maid, seeing Yu Wanwan so happy, didn’t want to dampen her spirits, “Miss, your clothes are expensive. Let’s change into cheaper clothes before we go.”

“Ok.”

The master and servant walked out of the house and looked around. Then, they walked to the furthest field.

The field was planted with shepherd’s purse and turnips, which were growing well, especially the turnips, which were quite large.

Yu Wanwan approached He Cuiyun, “Aunt, let me help you cut the vegetables?”

“That’s not necessary, not necessary…” He Cuiyun was startled, “A person of your status wearing clothes worth more than all the vegetables in this field, if they get dirty or damaged, I might be ruined.”

Yu Wanwan smiled, “You don’t have to be responsible, Aunt. Besides, I’m doing this to cure my illness. If you let me work, I’ll be grateful to you.”

“Is that so?” He Cuiyun was still worried, “Cutting vegetables might hurt your hands…”

Yu Wanwan looked around, “Then I’ll do some work that won’t hurt my hands, okay?”

Seeing that Yu Wanwan was unwilling to give up, He Cuiyun had to find a solution. She looked around and had an idea, “Miss, help me pickup the vegetables and put them in the basket. Just picking vegetables, is that okay?”

“Okay.” Yu Wanwan was excited. She had never done farm work before, not even seen it.

Thus, Yu Wanwan started working in the field, quickly breaking into a sweat. As a result, her body felt lighter again.

In the county city.

A few students were passing through the streets when they suddenly stopped to look at a display.

The display board read, “Wu’s Bookstore, The World’s Structure.”

“This Wu’s Bookstore is so arrogant to say such a thing!”

“If you’re not arrogant, can you open a bookstore here?”

“That makes sense. Others open bookstores facing the direction of the school’s gate. Opening it at the back, I wonder what Wu’s Bookstore is thinking?”

“Seeing its arrogance has piqued my interest. When it opens, I must see what makes it stand out.”

“It’s written here that it opens on the tenth day of the tenth month. Let’s all come together then.”

“Alright, it’s settled then.”

As the scholars chatted and walked away, another group arrived…

This was naturally done on purpose to stir up everyone’s emotions and make a lasting impression.

Indeed, every student passing by would stop to give their opinions. Within just an hour or two, a small buzz had been created. Those who saw it remembered it well and planned to visit the store once it opened.

From the second-floor window, Wu Yaqing peeked out, her smile radiant, “I’m not afraid of you coming; I’m afraid of you not coming.”

At the back door of the school, news of a presumptuous bookstore about to open spread gradually within the school.

In the Chu Village.

On a barren plot of land, a large group of people were busy clearing the land to plant wheat, working energetically.

Chu Rong wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve and walked over to Chu Shi’an, “Let’s take a break, have some water before continuing.”

Chu Shi’an smiled, “Alright.”

The two men each scooped up a bowl of water to drink, then sat in the grass, tilting their faces up to watch the geese flying south in the sky.

Chu Shi’an spoke with a hint of emotion, “Look at those geese, living so freely and comfortably.”

Chu Rong nodded, “Indeed, they seem very free and comfortable, but I still prefer our human life.”

Chu Shi’an looked at his childhood friend, his eyes filled with deep envy.

His childhood friend had lived a fulfilling life, having been to the capital, dined in the best restaurants there, seen the imperial palace, met the emperor and the crown prince, and his daughter was married to the young master, with another daughter to marry a general in the future. Meanwhile, he had nothing, not even enough to eat.

“Chu Rong, thankyou for helping me these past few days.”

“There’s no need for formalities between brothers,” Chu Rong patted Chu Shi’an on the shoulder. “If you consider me a brother, just speak up if you need anything.”

Chu Shi’an smiled, “Alright.”

Suddenly, a harsh voice came from behind, “Big brother, Chu Shi’an is over there.”

Chu Rong and Chu Shi’an turned around to look…

Chu Rong was confused. He didn’t recognize the two people.

Chu Shi’an’s expression changed slightly. They were his ex-wife’s two sons.

The brothers ran over quickly. Sun Dinggui said righteously, “Our mother is sick and needs money for treatment. When you left, you took all our family’s money. Now, return the money to us.”

Chu Shi’an’s face turned very ugly, “When I left with Lan’er, I only took a few clothes. I didn’t take anything else.”

Sun Dinggui spoke like a hooligan, “Are you trying to fool me? If you didn’t take anything, what have you and your daughter been eating all this time? Hurry up and give us the money, or we’ll sell Lan’er to a brothel.”

Chu Shi’an, who now only had his daughter, was enraged, “If you dare to sell Lan’er, I’llbreakyour legs!”

“Hmph, if we can’t get the money, you’ll see if I dare or not.” Sun Dinggui didn’t take Chu Shi’an’s threat seriously due to the deep-seated impression that Chu Shi’an was always submissive in the Sun family.

Chu Rong, with a cold face, said, “My brother has already divorced your mother. Whether he took money or not, he has nothing to do with your family anymore. If you want money, earn it yourself.”

Sun Dinggui pushed Chu Rong and lifted his chin defiantly, “This is our family’s affair. What business is it of an outsider to meddle?”

Chu Shi’an protected Chu Rong behind him, “If you have any issues, come at me. It’s not his business.”

Sun Dinggui’s face turned vicious, “Then give us the money. Just hand over the money, and we’ll leave immediately.”

Enhance your reading experience by removing ads:

Contact - ToS - Sitemap - Donate Show menu Read Novel Online Full Novel Bin Novel Farmer's Wife Has Magic Skills Chapter 699 - 699 Solving the Trouble Farmer's Wife Has Magic Skills C699 - 699 Solving the Trouble Ads by Pubfuture

699 Solving the Trouble

Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations

Chu Shi’an was both angry and frustrated, feeling extremely unlucky. “I didn’t take your money, don’t slander me.”

Seeing Chu Shi’an was unyielding, Sun Dinggui decided to go harder. “Brother, go find Chu Lan’er. At her age, she can be sold for a good price.”

Sun Dingfu immediately responded, “Okay,” and then ran into the village, calling, “Chu Lan’er, Chu Lan’er…”

Chu Shi’an rushed to stop him but was blocked by Sun Dinggui. “If you really care about your daughter, then hurry up and give us the silver.”

Sun Dinggui could block one person, but not two. Chu Rong chased after him.

Chu Shi’an, furious, punched Sun Dinggui in the nose. “Beast, Lan’er is your sister. How can you do this!”

Sun Dinggui, also enraged, started fighting with Chu Shi’an, and both quickly drew blood.

Xiao Chen, seeing things going awry, quickly called two people over to help.

After beating Sun Dinggui, they tied him to a tree. “You stay here and cool off.” With a bloody face, Sun Dinggui’s eyes were filled with rage, wishing he could kill Chu Shi’an. “Chu Shi’an, I won’t give up.”

Chu Shi’an had already gone after Sun Dingfu, ignoring Sun Dinggui.

On the other side, Chu Rong caught up with Sun Dingfu and blocked his way. “Hurry up and leave Chu Family Village, or don’t blame me for being rude.”

Suddenly remembering Chu Rong’s wealth, Sun Dingfu had a wicked idea.

“You’re so rich, why don’t you pay for Chu Shi’an? We’re not asking for much, just a thousand taels.”

Ads by Pubfuture

Hearing this, Chu Shi’an nearly fainted from anger, cursing, “A thousand taels? Are you dreaming? Sun Dingfu, what makes you thinkyou’re worth a thousand taels?”

Seeing the man he used to bully cursing him, Sun Dingfu glared fiercely, looking like a vicious dog.

“Chu Shi’an, watch your mouth. What have you brought to our family as a live- in son-in-law? Instead, my mother gave you a daughter. What’s wrong with asking for a little silver?”

“My mother fell ill because of giving birth to Chu Lan’er. Shouldn’t you pay for her treatment?”

“If we knew you’d be so ungrateful, we would’ve never agreed to you becoming our live-in son-in-law!”

Chu Shi’an was left speechless by the scolding…

Suddenly, Chu Rong spoke up. “You keep saying your mother is ill. Fine, my daughters know medicine. Bring your mother here, and if she’s sick, we’ll make sure to cure her!”

Sun Dingfu hadn’t expected this response and suddenly lost his confidence. “We’ve already seen a doctor and got the prescription. We’re just waiting to pay the consultation fee.” n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Chu Rong, though simple and honest, was no fool. “That’s fine. Bring the doctor over and show us the prescription. I’ll pay the consultation fee.”

Sun Dingfu glared at Chu Rong hatefully. Their claims were all lies; there was no doctor!

Sun Dingfu stubbornly refused. “Why should we do whatever you say? I won’t call the doctor today. Let’s see what you can do about it!”

Chu Rong smirked and called out loudly, “Da Bai, come here.”

Sun Dingfu looked around, wondering who or what Da Bai was.

As he was puzzled, the majestic Da Bai approached. Its intimidating gaze and the pressure of being the king of beasts overwhelmed Sun Dingfu.

Sun Dingfu, terrified, turned pale. Overcome with fear, his brain went blank, and he was paralyzed with fright.

From a distance, Sun Dinggui also saw this scene and was horrified. How could there be a tiger?

Ads by Pubfuture

As Da Bai approached and growled softly, birds scattered in fright, and nearby animals-dogs, chickens, geese-ran away, daring not to come any closer.

‘Alth— ” Sun Dingfu screamed in terror, unable to withstand such fear, and fainted.

Chu Rong kicked Sun Dingfu’s leg. “With that courage, you dare to extort money from others!”

Everyone came over to watch the excitement.

Chu Qingzhi was pulled over by Li Qingyu, “Qingzhi, look, something big is about to happen.”

She had heard the two brothers planning to sell Chu Lan’er and felt trouble brewing, so she quickly went to find Chu Qingzhi.

As they approached, without needing Chu Qingzhi to ask, the crowd told her everything that had happened.

Chu Qingzhi glanced at the two brothers and called over Chu Haodong, “Take Sun Dingfu and Sun Dinggui back to Sun Village and tell the village chief there that if these two brothers cause trouble in Chu Village again, no one from Sun Village will be hired for work here in the future. Those from Sun Village who are currently employed will also have to leave.”

This idea was brilliant, and Chu Haodong agreed, “I’ll go right away.”

After the brothers were sent away, with Chu Qingzhi’s silent approval, her words spread through the workshop like a whirlwind. Soon, people from Sun Village were brainstorming eighteen different ways to prevent the brothers from causing trouble in Chu Village again.

After that, the brothers never came to Chu Village again.

Chu Lan’er found Chu Qingzhi and knelt to thank her, “Sister Qingzhi, thank you for solving such a big problem for us.”

Chu Qingzhi helped the young girl up, “From now on, just focus on your work, and thingswill get better.”

Chu Lanner nodded vigorously, “Yes.”

At Yunfei School.

Every day, Qiu Meiyun would prepare a bowl of soup for Yan Yixian and have a servant bring it to him.

Ads by Pubfuture

That day, as she was about to deliver the soup again, the servant told her that Master Yan had asked her to bring it in herself. Qiu Meiyun was so nervous she almost spilled the soup bowl.

After hesitating for a while, Qiu Meiyun mustered her courage and entered Yan Yixian’s room, “Master Yan.”

“I’ve troubled you. Please sit.” Yan Yixian, sitting up in bed, said. His leg didn’t hurt as long as he didn’t move it.

Qiu Meiyun shook her head, feeling awkward and not sitting down, “No need,

I’ll just leave after delivering the soup.”

The atmosphere became silent, slightly awkward.

Just then, a clear child’s voice came from outside, breaking the awkward silence, “Teacher, are you feeling better?”

Yan Yixian smiled and responded, “Much better.”

The door was pushed open, and Chu Xuyuan and Chu Xuyao walked in, one after the other.

Chu Xuyao handed him a taro pie, “This is a new taro pie made by my fifth sister, please try it.”

Yan Yixian thanked them, “You brothers are thoughtful. By the way, since you re here, could you help me bring the consultation fee back to your fifth sister?”

Chu Xuyuan waved his hand, “It’s better if you give it to fifth sister yourself.”

Yan Yixian thought it over and decided it would be more sincere to do it himself, so he didn’t insist further, “How about your studies? The child scholar exam is tomorrow, are you confident?”

Chu Xuyuan, putting his arm around Chu Xuyao’s shoulder, confidently said, “Please rest assured, Teacher, my ninth brother and I won’t have any major problems.”

Yan Yixian nodded with a smile, “This is an important exam in your life, make sure to do your best. But don’t worry too much, if you don’t do well this time, there’s always next time.”

Chu Xuyuan said, “We still think it’s better to pass it in one go.”

Yan Yixian said, “Then, I congratulate you in advance.”

“Thankyou,” Chu Xuyuan pointed outside, “Teacher, we’re going to review our lessonsnow.”

“Okay, go ahead.”

Not long after the children left, Qiu Meiyun also left, feeling extremely nervous when she was alone with Yan Yixian.

Yan Yixian relaxed his clenched, sweaty fists and smiled slightly.

Enhance your reading experience by removing ads:

Ads by Pubfuture

Contact - ToS - Sitemap - Donate Show menu Read Novel Online Full Novel Bin Novel Farmer's Wife Has Magic Skills Chapter 700 - 700 Greed Arising Farmer's Wife Has Magic Skills C700 - 700 Greed Arising Ads by Pubfuture

700 Greed Arising

Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations

At the ancestral hall.

A big bowl of stir-fried pork with green peppers, a big bowl of braised pork with beans, a big bowl of cold shredded white radish, a bowl of vegetable soup, and a big bowl of white rice were brought one by one into the shrine hall and placed on the table at the entrance of the classroom.

At quarter past noon, class was dismissed on time, and Ge Lihua put down her textbook and said, “You can eat now, everyone get your bowls and go to eat.” Everyone’s bowls were kept in a cabinet at the back of the classroom, and they were responsible for washing their own bowls.

Next came the happiest moment for all the children in the classroom. After Ge Lihua stepped out, everyone rushed to grab their bowls and then dashed out of the classroom to line up.

The village chief’s wife said kindly, “Come one by one, everyone will get their share, no need to rush or snatch.”

While speaking, the village chief’s wife took the large bowls from the children’s hands, first ladling about too grams of white rice, then adding a scoop of each dish until the bowl was full, and finally handing it back to the children.

They ate in the classroom. After all, it was a temporary schoolhouse, so they made do.

Holding a big bowl of rice and meat in their hands, no matter where they were, in the eyes of the children, it was as if they were in heaven.

The village chief’s wife said, “If you haven’t had enough, you can come back for more. If you want soup, you can also come to get some. Take as much as you can eat, but don’t waste it.” n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

“Yes.”

In the classroom, the children devoured their food, their cheeks bulging with food.

However, there were two exceptions, Xu Songnian and Xu Wenlin, who came from the wealthiest families among the children, at least not lacking food or clothing.

Ads by Pubfuture

Thinking of Chu Qingzhi’s elegant eating manner, they began to imitate her.

In their eyes, Chu Qingzhi’s way of eating was the most graceful they had ever seen, and they unconsciously learned from her.

At this moment, the siblings ate their food slowly and quietly, which was quite pleasing to watch.

Tian Xiaoqiu ate very quickly, as if she had been starved for several meals and suddenly had food, but her movements slowed down when she caught sight of the Xu siblings.

She thought to herself that their way of eating was really elegant.

With this thought in mind, she couldn’t help but start to imitate them.

Xu Zeliang, Tian Xiaoqiu’s desk mate, ate very quickly, finishing more than half of his bowl in a short time.

Seeing that his desk mate still had more than half of her bowl left, he couldn’t help but say, “Hurry up, are you counting the rice grains?”

Tian Xiaoqiu pointed at the Xu siblings and whispered, “Don’t they eat differently from us?”

Xu Zeliang looked over and felt a sense of inferiority inside, but he didn’t show it, “Let’s not compare ourselves with them. They don’t lack food at home, unlike us, who have to wait for the New Year to have a full meal. Hurry up and eat.”

Tian Xiaoqiu stared at the rice in her bowl and suddenly said, “Don’t you want to become like them?”

Without thinking, Xu Zeliang replied, “Of course, I do, but first we need to make sure we can stay here. Otherwise, it’s all in vain. And you’ve seen how strict Sister Lihua and the others are. Whether we can stay for the next three months is still a question.”

Tian Xiaoqiu swore, “I will definitely pass the exam and stay.”

Xu Zeliang was silent for a moment, then his eyes lit up with determination, “I will too.”

At Yunhui Restaurant.

Ads by Pubfuture

In the main hall, a customer called out loudly, “Boss, bring out the wine.”

The waiter quickly approached, “May I ask what kind of wine you would like?

The restaurant has five types of wine…”

Before the waiter could finish, the customer interrupted, “Bring the rice wine.

This wine has a good flavor, very satisfying to drink.”

The waiter smiled and responded, “Please wait a moment, I’ll get it for you right away.”

In just half an hour, more than thirty pots of rice wine were sold, marking the first time the restaurant had sold wine so quickly.

In the kitchen, the chef added a bit of rice wine to the braised fish, bringing out

a strong fragrance that tempted everyone.

This was a tip from Chu Qingzhi to Chu Xuhua, suggesting that rice wine was very fragrant when used to cook dishes with a fishy smell. When the wine was delivered, he mentioned it to Chu Yehui, who happened to be starting work.

After trying a bit of rice wine, the effect was surprisingly good, even astonishing.

“The wine’s ability to enhance the aroma is amazing.”

“Yes, the entire kitchen smells wonderful, I’m drooling.”

Everyone discussed animatedly as Chu Yehui entered from outside, “What have you done? I could smell the fragrance from outside.”

The chef pointed to the braised fish in the pot, “This, I added some rice wine.”

Ads by Pubfuture

Chu Yehui approached and took another sniff, somewhat intoxicated, “It’s so fragrant with rice wine?”

“Yes, everyone saw it just now.”

“Alright, I’ll allocate some rice wine for you to cook with every day, but don’t let this secret out. It’ll be Yunhui Restaurant’s exclusive secret recipe.”

“Understood, young master.”

Chu Yehui left the kitchen happily, humming a tune, thinking about the good business brought by the rice wine.

In the fields.

He Cuiyun and a few women from the village approached, “Qingyu.”

Seeing them, Li Qingyu couldn’t help but feel a headache coming on, wiping sweat as she walked over, feigning ignorance, “Why have you come?”

The women signaled to He Cuiyun, who reluctantly took the lead, chuckling, “About what I mentioned to you yesterday, what do you think?”

Li Qingyu sighed internally, knowing that once greed takes hold, it’s hard to restrain.

She first explained the disadvantages of marrying into a wealthy family in the capital, then said, “If you’re determined to marry your daughters into the capital, I can send a letter to Qingyue, asking her to find a matchmaker in the capital for your daughters. But let me be clear, I won’t be responsible for the consequences.”

The women hesitated after hearing Li Qingyu’s words, but the thought of the various benefits still tempted them, “Sister Qingyu, please write a letter to Qingyue. After you send the letter, we’ll head to the capital.”

Li Qingyu nodded, “I’ll send the letter later.”

The women were extremely grateful, “Thank you, Qingyu. If our daughters marry well, we’ll definitely repay you.”

“Alright.” Li Qingyu smiled and agreed, thinking to herself that she hoped they would all be lucky. She went home and informed Chu Qingzhi of the villagers’ decision.

Chu Qingzhi wrote a letter, explaining what to do, and sent it off with an eagle. The method was simple: the villagers would go to Chu Qingyue, who would then take them to stay at an inn, not to arrange them at the Ning residence. She would introduce one of the matchmakers to the villagers.

The villagers might ask Chu Qingyue to introduce them to wealthy young masters, but she should decline everything except for introducing the matchmaker. Other than that, she shouldn’t involve herself in anything else.

The next day, Li Qingyu told He Cuiyun that she had sent the letter. On the third day, the villagers packed their luggage and took their daughters to find Chu Qingyue in the capital.

Xu Guannan, accompanied by Fang Mingyi, entered Chu Village.

Fang Mingyi had a bright appearance, dressed in expensive white clothes, tall and slender. As he moved, his clothes gently swayed, giving him an effortlessly graceful look.

Enhance your reading experience by removing ads:

Ads by Pubfuture

Contact - ToS - Sitemap - Donate