Her Cultivation Diary
Chapter 788 - Chapter 788: 778. True Jinhe_1

Chapter 788: 778. True Jinhe_1

Imperata Cylindrica and Pennisetum Purpureum had been planted for a while now, and they had grown so tall that they reached the waist. If a few dogs went in to play and stayed still, they would be utterly invisible.

Professor Song said that when they reached 1.5 meters, they could be harvested, and a month after harvesting, a second crop could be reaped. Almost seven or eight harvests were possible within a year.

In their area, the major temperature drop did not occur until mid-November, so they could barely manage three harvests, plus the previously crushed and stored soybean stalks and sorghum stalks, which would be enough to get the newly purchased cattle and sheep through the winter.

By next year, lotus roots would be planted in the shallow water areas of the river beach. The distant conjunction of two mountain tops would have a demarcation pulled down, proclaiming the land belonged to someone.

By then, there would be even more varieties of fish.

Just repeating this cycle for a year or two, Jinhe River Beach would truly become a “golden” Jinhe!

Embraced by this belief, Song Tan’s confidence in selecting cattle and sheep for the upcoming period was even more bolstered.

…

On this matter, Professor Song also had something to say.

Truth be told, the situation at Song Tan’s family farm was both more reassuring and more concerning than any other family he had dealt with before.

It was reassuring because no matter the arrangements made, they would follow them strictly without discussing money or complaining unnecessarily.

If it were a contract between Party A and Party B, surely they were the best Party A.

And no matter what they planted, it grew exceptionally well, so there was no worry about adaptability or the like.

What was concerning was that to this day, it was not clear what exactly they were using; even soil testing revealed only average conditions, which was baffling.

Additionally, because the poultry and livestock grew so well, his plan was nearly changing three times a day, showing a lack of professionalism.

And there he was, sighing again.

“Teacher, what’s the matter?”

Yan Ran was studying various cattle breeds, as specialization is key, and this was indeed an area she was unfamiliar with.

Tomorrow, she would accompany Song Tan and Professor Song to look at cattle, while Tai Xiaodong and Qi Lin took care of the apple trees.

Professor Song felt like sighing again. Now he called Song Tan over:

“Regarding the breed and characteristics of the cattle, do you have any requirements?”

Song Tan was clueless: “What requirements could I have? I don’t have any, as long as they are alive, that’s fine.”

She even harbored a sneaky thought–if there were any cheap clearance-sale calves, for example, ones that were weak or temporarily sick, as long as they didn’t have infectious diseases, she could bring them back and raise them to be as lively as dragons.

But she was afraid that speaking this thought aloud would make Professor Song think she was overreaching, so she decided to keep it to herself for now.

Professor Song: … Fine! He really worried for nothing!

Then, waving his hand dismissively: “Never mind, you should get some rest now. We leave at six in the morning!”

Leaving at six meant they would be on the high-speed train by eight and, after being treated to lunch by the hosts upon their noon arrival, they could immediately start looking at cattle.

If all went smoothly, they might not even need to linger and could return that very evening.

There was no need to worry about the seller swapping the calves at the last minute, for if he could take them there, he was naturally confident about the deal.

In fact, if necessary, he could just name a number and requirements, and the cattle would be delivered directly to them.

However, considering that no one in Old Song’s family had ever raised cattle–oh, now there was one, the old cow Dahuang, wandering around the back mountain, grazing here and ruminating there, doing absolutely no work at all.

Professor Song pondered on it: He still needed to teach them personally!

They couldn’t possibly stay rooted here forever, could they?

Song Tan, who was called over and then dismissed for no apparent reason: …

Alright then!

Since no one else was around, off she went to cultivate! She wouldn’t be skimping on cattle rearing when the time came!

…

Early the next morning, the group of five had a hearty breakfast, each carrying a bag of sugar-glazed chestnuts, and even took along a cup of tea, not to mention a few tea eggs…

Just as Song Tan was about to dig out some sauce to bring along in a box, Professor Song couldn’t help himself:

“We’re just going to have lunch at their place, why are you bringing so much stuff? Why don’t you just bring a lunchbox?”

Song Tan, surprised: “What a great idea!”

A great idea my foot!

Bringing your own food to someone else’s house, whose face are you slapping?

And there were so many chestnuts; she and Yan Ran hadn’t taken any fewer!

“Stop eating, give those here! I will confiscate them! We can give them as local specialties later! You’re a girl, eating so much, what if you fart along the way, how indelicate!”

Song Tan reluctantly retracted her hand: “I was just thinking, since he’s your student, that makes him Yan Ran’s senior, so it shouldn’t matter if we’re a bit casual among ourselves.”

After finishing her thought, she chuckled, “Don’t worry! I’ve prepared specialties for the senior brother–half a pound of tea leaves!”

Packed in a beautiful gift box, clearly not for the sake of the seller, but to save face for Professor Song and Yan Ran.

It was now Yan Ran’s turn to feel embarrassed: “I haven’t even met that senior brother…”

Professor Song’s face tensed, then he cleared his throat, “It’s not necessary to spend so much…”

The group set out happily in the car, even Qi Lin, who was in charge of the apple trees, brought 20 packs of tea-flavored egg marinade and two pounds of tea leaves.

After all, so many fruit trees for free; even if the owner planned to dispose of them, giving them to them alone was a matter of sentiment.

From this, it’s clear that tea leaves are indeed the ultimate gift!

Song Tan considered that next year she would have to cut down on Boss Chang’s share. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be enough for the family to give away.

Far away and having done nothing wrong, the very wealthy Boss Chang sneezed loudly.

…

Despite Professor Song’s complaints, once on the high-speed train with three of them sitting across the aisle, the sugar-glazed chestnuts were eaten one after another.

The intense taste woke up the uncle on the aisle side from his dreams, drooling over the pile of chestnut shells.

They were truly delicious!

After finishing the chestnuts, Professor Song twisted off the lid of the tea cup, and sipped leisurely…

Next to him, Song Tan nudged Yan Ran: “Your teacher is so childish!”

Yan Ran really wanted to say otherwise; her teacher was a simple and steady, and also very wise agronomist!

But seeing Professor Song’s pretense of nonchalance, she found it hard to voice her thoughts.

So Song Tan said considerately: “Professor Song, don’t eat too much, it’s not good for your digestive system.” What if he farted?

Professor Song nodded calmly, slowly tidying up the chestnut shells while explaining:

“Our breakfast has been a bit late recently, and we left early today, so we rushed our meal–do you two want some eggs?”

Of course not. Song Tan thought that it was already September, so naturally, there was no need to get up at 5:00 a.m., and breakfast had been later as well. Professor Song’s words were indeed true.

However, no sooner had he stowed away the chestnut shells in a paper bag than he pulled out some tea eggs from his bag, the cracked shells soaked with the marinade. The moment he opened the plastic bag, a strong fragrance hit the air.

“Gulp.”

The person beside couldn’t help swallowing saliva.

Without batting an eyelid, Professor Song was the picture of composure: “Yan Ran, take this.”

Oh well, let the little old man have his childish moments!

Song Tan and Yan Ran, though not at all hungry, also cooperatively reached out to take one.

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