Transmigrated as A Farm Girl Making Her Family Rich
Chapter 358 - 278 Breeding Secrets_2

Chapter 358: Chapter 278 Breeding Secrets_2

However, it is indeed strange and curious, if they only used natural water from outside, the crops and farm produce didn’t seem to grow as vigorously.

He had speculated that perhaps it was the issue with the well water; many people guessed that it might be because their techniques were exceptionally good.

Li Zhihao knew it wasn’t the case, as workers who had left for other jobs were an example; the same techniques did not produce equally good products elsewhere.

The secret of the well water was something he would definitely not share with anyone, always arranging for certain breeding and irrigation to be done with the well water.

With the well water being limited and the estate so large, not every type of crop could be watered with it every day; it was a rotation.

The farm produce being raised had to drink from the well water every day.

Even now in winter, the estate’s crops and farm produce were always quick to hit the market.

Ye Shiqi heard her Young Uncle’s words and thought again of the neighboring estate. Considering the high price that the neighboring estate was selling for, if it were them selling, they wouldn’t lose money.

She just thought of how her parents had already invested in one estate after another, perhaps not being very ambitious, and they tended to take her opinion only to a certain extent.

Ye Shiqi only regretted not having more money at her disposal, for if she could, she wanted to use her private savings to buy the neighboring estate.

"Young Uncle, have you heard that The Mengs’ estate next door is for sale?"

"Oh, my niece, you’ve heard about it too. Unfortunately, the price they’re asking is too high. I’ve mentioned it to your parents, and they don’t agree, feeling it’s not profitable!"

Li Zhihao didn’t take it to heart; he too felt that the neighboring estate was priced too high. In fact, apart from the house which was alright, there was no need for other fields to be so expensive if one wished to buy them.

The only advantage was that they were neighbors, and managing two estates side by side would be much easier.

"Actually, it’s not too bad, Young Uncle. What do you think about the seedlings being cultivated on the mountain of the estate next door?"

"You mean the mountain of the estate next door? Actually, we don’t need the estate next door for that! Here in our vicinity, there are several smaller mountains. If we wanted to buy some land, even to build houses on, it wouldn’t have to be so expensive."

In saying this, Li Zhihao also lamented that in Bushen Village, with its many mountains and lands, not everyone had as many fields as a rich man, but as long as one worked hard, no family would go hungry. Breaking new ground and planting would be hard work, but one wouldn’t starve.

The court supported land reclamation, and one could cultivate anything on the reclaimed mountain land as long as one was diligent enough; there would be no problem securing food and warmth.

It was just that many families had too many mouths to feed compared with those who could work, and some families had someone who was ill or afflicted with various problems, leading to hardship.

Ye Shiqi remained silent, knowing that speaking would be pointless without more money in her pocket, unable to swallow such a large estate.

Over the past few years, she had saved some money, and possessed even more in valuable jewelry, which she did not want to pawn or sell, for it was given to her by Tang Shunyan.

"Ah, Young Uncle, to tell you the truth, if I had the money, I would generously buy the estate next door. Managing two estates together would be easier, and besides, my seedlings also need mountains to grow on. As for the fields next door, they could be used for growing crops, rice grain."

Li Zhihao laughed, sighed, and shook his head, saying, "If they had asked for a lower price, it might have been worth considering. Unfortunately, even though I have a sincere interest, I don’t have the power to make such a purchase. Although I’ve earned some money working here at the estate these past two years, purchasing an entire estate so expensive is beyond my means."

"Young Uncle, if my parents don’t agree, then that’s the way it has to be. It’s just unfortunate that I don’t have the money!"

"Forget about it, you little kiddo, lacking money? Any one piece of jewelry you wear is worth more than all of your uncle’s assets!" Li Zhihao joked with a laugh.

"That’s given to me by others, not for pawning or selling. I don’t have much money on me. How about it, Young Uncle, why don’t you and Uncle and I collaborate?"

"Hey yo, my little niece is quite formidable, thinking about saving for her dowry at such a young age!"

Li Zhihao didn’t reject her outright. After listening to his little niece’s suggestion, he was somewhat tempted, but honestly, he didn’t have enough funds. If they were to engage in a partnership divided into thirds, he would still need to discuss it with his older brother.

If his brother disagreed, the deal wouldn’t happen, and he felt that would be a pity.

"Young Uncle, give it some thought. We could divide the investment into three parts as partners. To the outside world, we can only say that it’s a venture of Uncle and Young Uncle; we can’t tell anyone that I have a share."

Li Zhihao glanced at another niece, and seeing how the girls had almost grown up, knew it was time to start saving for their dowries. He understood one reason the young one didn’t want it known that she had a stake in it was because the older folks at home might make a fuss.

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