My sister became the empress, but I'm still growing vegetables and raising chickens

Chapter 153: More Food is Better

Si Muyan handed the work of harvesting vegetables to Mrs. Zhu. Mrs. Zhu had been dealing with the fields all her life, and she could tell at a glance what kind of vegetables they were, when they were picked, and whether they were ripe or not.

The vegetables collected in the village were slightly cheaper than those sold on the street, but since it saved everyone the trouble of running to the street and setting up stalls all day, they might not be able to sell out, so everyone was happy to sell to the Si family.

Vegetables grew one after another. The villagers were happy to get the money, and more people were willing to grow vegetables.

Si Muyan had originally planned to go to the county town that day to look for a suitable place to open a duck shop.

Before she even left the house, she ran into the headman who came rushing over: "Girl Yan, are you getting ready to go out and do something?"

"Uncle Lizheng, I was thinking of going for a walk. I'm not busy. What do you want to talk to me about?"

The village head nodded and said directly, "In the past few days, several people from the neighboring villages have come to ask if our Si family will harvest the vegetables they grow in their villages. I didn't take it seriously at first, but since so many people are asking, I thought I'd ask you."

The Si Family Food Store needs a lot of vegetables every day. The supply from one village isn't quite enough, but it's not far behind. If other villages were to grow vegetables as well, it would be inconvenient if the food store couldn't use as much.

Moreover, there are special vegetable vendors outside who take the initiative to find me and supply me with a fixed amount of good vegetables every day.

Therefore, Si Muyan mainly collected the special ingredients needed for her base dishes. These were the real big spenders.

"I will buy them, but only a few specific kinds, and only those grown by people I know," Si Muyan said. "If the village head is willing, please tell the village heads of other villages to come to our house to sell seeds. We will buy whatever we grow."

The village head was a little stunned: "When we planted vegetables in the village before, you always gave us seeds directly."

Si Muyan smiled and said, "The village head also said that they are from our village, so of course they are different. Besides, it's just that batch. Those who want to grow vegetables later will buy seeds from other places."

The village head thought about it and realized that the people who planted vegetables in the front had benefited, while those who planted vegetables later were worried that the Si family would not harvest them, so they refused to take the seeds. When they found out that the people who planted vegetables in the front had made money, when they wanted to plant vegetables again, they could only ask for them from their neighbors or buy them.

Although there is not much money, this can eliminate some people who just want to join in the fun.

What's more, Si Muyan was right. The people in the village were her own family, and she was happy about it, but it was different for people from other villages.

The village head nodded heavily: "Don't worry, I will definitely convey this message."

After discussing it with the other villages, those who were willing to sell seeds for planting gathered at the Si family. Before buying the seeds, they signed a contract stating how much they wanted. The Si family would buy all the seeds grown, but the prices would vary depending on the quality of the seeds.

Several villagers were unhappy when they heard this: "Then, in the future, won't it be up to you to decide whether the crops are good or not? What if we work so hard to grow them, and you say they're not good enough?"

Mrs. Zhu said sternly, "Our Si family is wealthy and powerful. How could we do such a deceptive thing? With so many of you buying seeds, I only collected seventy coins in total, not even as much as the pearl flower on my little Xia'er's hair! Besides, everyone in our village is the same. If you're worried, just go and ask!"

A man nearby said hurriedly, "I know. My sister grows vegetables. She's very good at it. She harvested some a while ago and actually earned a penny! I trust the Si family!"

He had originally heard from his sister that growing vegetables could earn him some money. With three children at home, they couldn't handle any other heavy work, but growing vegetables was no problem. However, the Si family only bought vegetables from Songji Village, so he couldn't grow any vegetables. Naturally, having received the letter, he ran as fast as he could and stamped the deed as quickly as he could.

With him taking the lead, the others nodded and signed. A few hesitated, thinking that it was only a few cents for the seed money, so it was not a big deal.

After hearing this, Granny Zhu beamed with joy. She hugged Xiaoxia and said, "When your aunts make a lot of money, they'll make you new clothes and buy you new pearls. Granny Zhu will change your clothes every day!"

"mother."

Hearing the shout, Mrs. Zhu was stunned for a moment. She turned around and saw Zhu Meihua walking towards her with two children, smiling and pushing the children while talking.

"Call grandma quickly."

The two children were not afraid of strangers at all and called out crisply, "Grandma."

She even took the initiative to ask: "Grandma, is that your little sister in your arms? She's so cute, can I hold her?"

Zhu Meihua's eldest son was only eight years old. He couldn't hold Xiaoxia steadily at all, and he scared Xiaoxia so much that she cried loudly.

"Okay, okay, let mom hold you." Zhu Meihua hurriedly brought Xiaoxia over. Seeing that the child didn't cry when she saw her, but grinned, she immediately felt her heart melt.

Mrs. Zhu asked her two grandsons to sit down, went to the room and took out all the snacks she had saved and gave them to them, and also gave each of them ten cents.

"Mom, how can I ask for your money?"

Mrs. Zhu waved her hands and said, "If I had no money, it would be fine. But now that I have money, I can give some to these grandchildren I just met and ask them to buy some candy to sweeten their mouths. Is that not okay? Take it, take it, and be obedient."

The two little guys were very sweet-talkers and immediately kept saying "Grandma is the best", which made Mrs. Zhu laugh so hard that she fell backwards.

"When did you come?"

Zhu Meihua said, "We arrived in Fenghuang County a little late yesterday. Yu'er's father said it was too late to come. He's outside now, talking to Uncle Si. Mother, what are you busy with?"

"Your sister Yan's workshop has opened, and the base materials need a lot of ingredients. Our village doesn't grow enough, so other villages are also growing them. Look, they just came over to get the seeds, and I received the money and am reconciling the accounts."

Zhu Meihua was surprised: "Mom, you can reconcile the accounts? They let you do these things?"

Mrs. Zhu puffed out her chest and said, "I don't know how to do it, but can't I learn? Besides, the Si family has been good to me, so I have to repay them. This is just a small matter, and Xiao An and I can handle it. There's no need for the maids to make another trip."

Zhu Meihua looked at her own mother and felt really happy.

"Yu'er's father came this time to ask about the business of the Si family's food shop."

The Zhao family was in the grocery business, which had nothing to do with the restaurant business. But seeing that the food store was good, the Zhao family was also tempted.

Since he already had a relationship with Mrs. Zhu, it would be great if they could reach a cooperation agreement. But how would they do it? Boss Zhao hadn't thought it through, but he was a man of action. He immediately brought his wife and children over, firstly to discuss business, and secondly to let the children meet their grandmother and uncles.