The Blessed Farm Girl Has a Spatial Storage

"It was currently autumn, the perfect season for planting fruit trees. As Zhao Dong organized the seedlings, he shared his knowledge of fruit tree cultivation. "Fruit trees can be planted about half a month before they sprout in the spring, around mid-March, and about ten to fifteen days after they lose their leaves in the fall. Planting them in spring avoids the winter dormancy period, making management more convenient and saving labor and resources. Autumn planting, when the temperature is lower, reduces nutrient loss for the trees and helps root wounds heal."

Zhao Cheng, who was standing by, listened carefully, committing every word to memory and asking questions from time to time.

Seeing Zhao Cheng's interest, Zhao Dong explained more and even took him to plant some fruit tree seedlings himself.

At this time, there weren't many varieties of fruit trees available, so the seedlings Zhao Dong brought back were common ones.

The peony shop owner was quite reliable. Besides the peach, hawthorn, persimmon, and apricot trees Zhao Dong had requested, he had also managed to get fig trees and asked Zhao Dong if he wanted them.

Zhao Dong, of course, wanted them immediately.

They got fifty of each kind, planting one mu of land with each variety. Though the trees were somewhat sparsely planted, grouping the same kind together made management easier. Besides, they might add more trees later on.

Only when all five mu of land had been planted did Sun Mei's parents learn about it.

Sure enough, that afternoon, her parents came rushing over.

As soon as they entered, Grandma Zhao Guifen grabbed Zhao Dong worriedly and asked, "Son-in-law, why did you plant so many fruit trees?"

She had heard from Sun Mei before that Zhao Dong had the idea of planting fruit trees. At the time, she'd merely assumed he would plant at most two or three in their courtyard. She hadn't thought much of it; it would just be some fruit for the children to eat, which was perfectly fine.

It wasn't until today, when she heard from Sun Youcai, that Zhao Dong had actually planted over two hundred trees in one go! And he apparently planned to plant even more. This had thoroughly shocked her.

As soon as she received the news, she couldn't sit still and immediately dragged her husband over.

Zhao Dong naturally knew his mother-in-law's concern and quickly reassured her, "Mom, planting crops on those few mu of slopes isn't profitable. It's better to plant fruit trees."

Sun Mei, who was confident in her husband's abilities, nodded. "That's right, Mom. We know what we're doing. Don't worry."

Zhao Guifen was scared out of her wits. How could she not be worried? Hearing the couple's words, she slapped her thigh. "Oh, my dear daughter, how can I not worry? Even if it's poor land or sloped land, we've never used all of it to plant fruit trees! Without grain, what will you eat? You can't possibly live on fruit alone!"

Sun Mei explained, "Mom, we didn't plant fruit trees on all the land. Those few mu of fertile land are planted with wheat."

Zhao Guifen stared at her daughter anxiously. "Oh, my silly girl! With just that little bit of grain, what will be left for you to eat after you pay the taxes?"

She called out to her husband Sun Kang, "Old man, you must persuade them! These two children are so naive! No matter how delicious fruit is, it can't replace proper meals!"

Sun Kang remained calm, smoking his long-stemmed pipe and waving his hand. "Wife, I told you on our way here not to get agitated. Let's first hear what our son-in-law has to say. We've all seen his capabilities. He must have his reasons for doing this."

Uncle Sun Youli, who was nearby, also felt that planting fruit trees wasn't as good as growing crops. However, he had always thought Zhao Dong was very clever and must have a reason for planting them.

So, he agreed, "That's right, Mom. Don't get upset yet. Let's hear what our son-in-law has to say first."

Since both her son and husband said so, and after they had been talking for a while, her mood wasn't as anxious as before. So, she said helplessly, "Alright, alright, I was too hasty. Son-in-law, go on, tell us your plans."

Zhao Dong didn't find his mother-in-law's nagging bothersome at all. He knew very well that she was only this agitated because she was worried about them.

Therefore, he smiled and laid out his plan.

After he finished speaking, the courtyard fell quiet for a moment.

Sun Youli looked at his brother-in-law, a hint of pride in his eyes. He knew it! This brother-in-law of his was sharp!

Sun Kang sat up, knocked the ash from his pipe, and smiled at his wife. "See? I told you you were worrying unnecessarily. Our son-in-law knows what he's doing."

Zhao Guifen finally felt a bit more at ease, but she still asked, "This Boss Feng you mentioned... is he reliable?"

Sun Mei stepped forward and held Zhao Guifen's hand, saying, "Mother, he's reliable. We've already worked with them several times..."

After Sun Mei's explanation, Zhao Guifen finally breathed a sigh of relief. Patting her daughter's hand, her face filled with gratification, she said, "Good, good. As long as you two are doing well, Mother can rest assured."

The matter of planting fruit trees was thus settled, and Zhao Guifen asked no more about it. Then, she inquired about their plans for building a house.

Upon learning that her son-in-law had already contacted the foreman and arranged for bricks and tiles, and that construction would start in half a month, she was extremely satisfied.

After looking at the courtyard design her son-in-law had planned, Zhao Guifen was grinning from ear to ear. This house, if it's built, will be truly magnificent!

Now, she was completely reassured. Her son-in-law was capable, and her daughter had married the right man!

Uncle Sun Youli had been captivated by the design for the house Zhao Dong was going to build. He pulled his brother-in-law over, asking all sorts of questions, then said cheerfully, "Mother, after Dong's house is built, let's build one just like it! Look at these plans—it'll be so grand when it's finished!"

Zhao Guifen glared at him. "Build what? Our brick house is still new! If we're to build another house, it should be when Da Ji gets married."

Her parents' courtyard was large, with a front and rear yard, and it already looked quite good. However, there were many people in her parents' family. They had three sons and seven grandsons. With their third son, Sun Youcai, getting married in the future, and the grandsons growing up, they would eventually need more space as the children couldn't all be squeezed together. The current house wouldn't be large enough.

So, Zhao Dong and Sun Mei exchanged glances. They decided that after their house was built and they had helped her parents' family earn some money, they should also help them build a new house.

While the adults were preoccupied with one worry after another, the little ones had no such concerns. Completely ignorant of hardship, they were overjoyed that Zhao Dong's Residence now had fruit trees. Because this meant they would have endless fruit to eat in the future! How could they not be happy?

Indeed, at this moment, the excited children were chattering away in the courtyard, discussing the fruit.

When they heard Zhao Cheng was going to pick up Zhao Zhitong from school, they all clamored to go with him to meet their little cousin.

Zhao Guifen, finding these children too noisy, waved her hand. "Go on, all of you! But don't run wild outside. Pick up your little cousin and come straight back, understand?"

The little ones instantly erupted in cheers.

"We know!"

"Yay, let's go! Let's go pick up our little cousin!"

"Third Brother, wait for me!"

The little ones, chattering excitedly, ran out of the courtyard.

「At the school.」

Just as the Teacher announced the end of classes, the four children walked hand-in-hand towards the school entrance.

As they walked, they were discussing what to name the puppy they had just gotten.

Zhao Zhitong's eyes twinkled, and she said happily, "I've got it! My puppy will be called Da Bao!"

Qiao Muchen and the other two looked at her, puzzled.

Zhao Zhitong giggled. "Because he'll be my big treasure in the future, so he's Da Bao!"