Chapter 8. The busy farming season begins
Old Lady Hua was truly distressed, thinking about how many things it would take to make up for all the blood lost, feeling sorry not just for the person but also for the stuff.
"Don't worry, kids grow fast. Just let her eat some good things, and she'll recover quickly." Aunt Lin naturally said things that Old Lady Hua loved to hear.
"Thank you for your kind words," Old Lady Hua replied with a smile.
"Of course, oh right..." Aunt Lin's eyes drifted to Big Yellow who was pulling the cart, and then she smiled ingratiatingly at Old Lady Hua, "Old Sister, is your Big Yellow available for rent again this year? I'd like to reserve a spot."
"Yes, still the same price as last year, but you must wait until my family's work is done first." Old Lady Hua wasn't surprised; she knew that was her intention the moment she came over, seeing as there were only a few animals in the village. During the busy farming season, they were always booked solid, working late into the night.
There was no help for it; relying on human power was time-consuming and labor-intensive. It's better to spend the time doing more work in the fields, harvesting grain earlier and bringing it home to dry.
Of course, the prices among the villagers wouldn't be too high, but not free either.
But because this aunt spoke well and was a decent person, Old Lady Hua was happy to talk to her and eager to grant her this favor. She agreed readily.
"I understand, then it's settled. Once your family's done, let my eldest son take the ox cart, make sure to put us first in line!" Aunt Lin repeated her reminder, not at ease until she got a definite answer, satisfied she left.
Thinking to herself how fortunate it was she acted quickly; otherwise, she would be way back in the queue.
She no sooner left than a few others gathered around, all queuing to rent ox carts, and even the village chief, Flower Old Man, and Hua Chengtian had people surrounding them.