Chapter 362: The Farm Mistress’s Little Schemes
"Old Wei! What do you think you’re doing!"
At this moment, an elderly woman’s voice sounded from behind.
They saw an old lady carrying a washbasin, slowly walking over, as if she just finished doing laundry.
"You must be those variety show people from that Farm, right!"
The old lady glanced at them, then at the staff behind them, instantly understanding everything.
"I’m really sorry, it’s all my fault. The old man didn’t hurt you, did he?"
The old lady set down the washbasin and quickly walked over, giving the old man a glare as she spoke.
The old man turned his face away, snorting through his nose.
"No problem, no problem, old lady. There must have been some misunderstanding. We’re here for the variety show filming, hoping to help restart the farm’s operations."
Su Jinxiao explained.
"Not needed! Just make them all leave!"
"You stop talking!"
The old lady shot him a glance, then turned back to Chi Youyou and the others, suddenly smiling warmly, "I agreed to this. The old man is against it, but don’t mind him, just listen to me."
[It’s clear who wears the pants in this family!]
[The old lady is formidable!]
[Haha, what an adorable old couple.]
[Seems like Group 1 has quite a few issues, while the Nan Zhi Goddess’s group is hitting it off with the farm owners!]
[Exactly, Group 3 has already started planning!]
[Don’t worry. With my Jin Shu God, it’s all good!]
"Old lady, could you tell us about the farm? The three of us aren’t very familiar with farm management and would love to learn some of your experiences."
[See, that’s what mature questions look like!]
[Hehe!]
[But my Su Shen can do it too!]
[Actually, talking to the farm owners was Youbao’s idea!]
"There’s not much to it. This place has been passed down from my husband’s grandfather to his father, and then to us. It’s always been about farming and raising poultry, but... sigh..."
Saying this, the old lady sighed helplessly.
Before she could continue, the old man spoke up again, "What’s there to talk about? We’re both stepping one foot into the grave; what’s the point?"
"You won’t even let me speak anymore!"
The old lady’s eyes reddened as she spoke, as if venting, "I’ve always given in to you, yet now, when we’re old, I can’t make a decision on my own?"
"Alright, alright, I’m staying out of it!"
Upon seeing this, the old man angrily stormed inside, slamming the door behind him.
"Sorry for the scene you’ve witnessed."
The old lady wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, her face showing no sign of grievance.
[Turns out, the old lady is the real boss here!]
[The old man has been firmly put in his place!]
[666, learned something new! Why do I feel this farm has more to offer than the other two farms!]
"Actually, the reason I agreed to you filming the show is also that this year is the old man’s 80th birthday. I want him to see the farm in its glory one more time."
When she mentioned the old man, there was tenderness in the old lady’s eyes, "We’re getting on in years, and the younger generation has their own goals. Our son and daughter both work and have families in the city, so they won’t be taking over the farm. Over time, as we couldn’t keep up with the work, the farm fell into disuse."
Everyone listened intently to the old lady’s story, understanding the full picture.
It turned out the old lady wanted the farm running again to put the old man’s mind at ease.
The old man, on the other hand, was likely upset because he felt he couldn’t manage the farm at his age, letting the family legacy go to waste.
[Such a touching story, the old lady is amazing!]
[This is the kind of love I want!]
[Two people, one farm, growing old together!]
[Why do I suddenly sense some chemistry between Su Shen and Jin Shen?]
[Sister, you’re not alone! Youzi, the third wheel, should just leave!]
"Old lady, was the farm always run as a planting and distribution operation?"
[As expected, the moment Youzi speaks, I lose interest!]
[She’s just riding the coattails of fame!]
[You guys have such double standards. From start to finish, Youbao barely said a word!]
Whenever Chi Youyou opens her mouth, there’s someone criticizing.
Amber was also a bit concerned, wondering if her thoughts were skewed. Her fans seemed to see through rose-colored glasses, twisting everything Youbao did to fit their narrative.
It’s alright, this is just the first episode, testing the waters. Plus, she trusts Youbao’s quick wit; she’ll handle it.
Mainly because she doubted Youbao would fully heed her advice—maybe initially, but would likely forget everything over time.
"Yes, we used to deliver to the nearby towns and villages, but now that the fields are abandoned, all we have left is an elderly ox at home."
"Youzi, any ideas?"
Su Jinxiao was inclined to trust Chi Youyou, believing whatever she said.
"To get the farm running, we first need to clean up the barren fields, see which plots can be used again quickly, then choose some fast-growing crops to kickstart operations."
"I think what you said makes sense. Brother Jinshu, what do you think?"
"Well, I know nothing about planting, but I can lend a hand."
Cheng Shujin looked at Chi Youyou, who was wearing a mask. Initially, he thought she was just another small streamer riding the fame wave, but now the show seemed like a good platform for her development.
Returning to China was mainly to bring the Chi siblings back to M Country; he had no other business. Plus, he wanted a little fun for himself, maybe even learning some farm management skills. Perhaps then he could convince his father to let him run the family farm in Y Country.
Thinking this, he stole another glance at Chi Youyou.
[No way, my male god is actually looking at that Youzi! I’m so mad!]
[I feel like she wears a mask on purpose, just to draw attention!]
[I agree! It’s too much!]
Fans, noticing even the subtleties, picked up on it!
If Chi Youyou knew, she’d probably cry out in frustration: "I’m wearing a mask, not even showing my face, yet I’m drawing attention!"
Unbeknownst to her, netizens wouldn’t listen to her explanations; rather, they’d think the more she explained, the more suspicious she’d seem.
"We used to plant sweet potatoes here; sometimes I still tend to them. The yield isn’t as high as it used to be, but there are still some. Over there are potatoes, and here... there are also some wheat..."
The old lady showed them around the farm, naming each crop, and Chi Youyou’s eyes lit up. To her, this land was incredibly fertile, capable of growing lots of things!
She couldn’t help but want to bring over her newly developed seeds!
"Youzi? What’s on your mind?"
Su Jinxiao saw her staring at the farm, lost in thought, assuming she was tired.
"Nothing, just realized I brought something special with me today that might be useful!"
With that, she rubbed her hands together, eager to try it out.