Unlimited estates for rural beauty-Chapter 103 Preparing to Build a Greenhouse (6)

"Thank you, Uncle, thank you, Auntie, I will treat you as my own parents from now on and show you my respect and gratitude." After saying that, she kowtowed three times with a thump, thump, thump, then helped Jiaojiao to her feet.

"Very good, very good, double happiness graces our home." Auntie said joyfully from bed, declaring they should celebrate that evening.

After eating dinner at Uncle Hui’s house, the siblings strolled back to their manor under the moonlight.

"Big brother, time has passed so quickly. I remember when I first arrived it was early spring, and now it’s almost winter."

"Yes, back then our family was very poor, and Grandfather even wanted to marry you off to a fool. It feels as if all these things happened just yesterday."

"Hmm, and that was before I insisted on leaving the clan at any cost."

"Let’s not talk about that. Our days ahead will get better and better."

"Hmm, I believe you, big brother."

"It’s I who believe in you, little sister. Remember, you’ll always be my sister, whether now or in the past, forever."

"Big brother, you’re such a tease!" Feng Xuxu was so moved she nearly shed tears. The more she spent time with her brother, the more she felt inseparable from him.

Walking into the distance, their shadows stretched longer and longer behind them.

The next day, Feng Xi and Madam Feng rode a horse-drawn carriage to town, where they bought a cartload of items, only returning as the sun was about to set.

"Little sister, I’ve finally gathered everything. Now we’re just waiting to present the betrothal gifts," he said, so thrilled he was nearly disoriented with joy.

"Hmm, we just need to pick an auspicious day for the betrothal, and after Father’s mourning period is over, we’ll welcome our sister-in-law," Feng Xuxu teased her brother with a smirk and a wink.

Feng Xi, seeing his sister’s playful manner, stood up blushing and left. "Madam Feng, you have worked hard. I still don’t quite understand all these matters, so I will leave them in your hands."

Madam Feng, with her lips pursed in a smile, replied, "Yes, Miss, I shall take good care of everything."

Time passed quietly. On this day, rice harvesting commenced in the five villages. Feng Xuxu assigned both the Feng Family village and Luo Family village people to help the five villages, knowing that many hands make light work. With concerted effort, they finished everything in five days.

The next day, Feng Xuxu told the butler that a meeting was to be prepared for the afternoon. "Miss, what is a meeting?" the butler, confused, asked.

"...It means to call everyone together because I have something to say," Feng Xuxu explained, unsure how to translate the concept of a meeting, but the rough idea seemed sufficient for the butler.

"As you command, Miss, I’ll go and make the arrangements," the butler, finally understanding what a meeting was, replied.

By late afternoon, the butlers had all arrived, discussing the harvest in the hall. "Has everyone arrived?" Feng Xuxu entered the lively hall.

"Miss." Everyone stood up to greet the miss.

"Sit, please sit." Feng Xuxu took her seat and turned her head towards Luo Jiabao, "Uncle Luo, how have you been feeling lately? Just say the word if your family lacks anything."

Upon being addressed, Luo Jiabao immediately stood up, "Miss, I’m doing very well, better than before. I can now eat my fill and have more energy than ever."

"Uncle Luo, please sit; there’s no need to stand."

Looking towards Feng Tiemu, "How about you, Uncle Tiemu?"

"Miss, I’m also doing well. I have no worries, and life is very comfortable. Once I’ve eaten my fill, I sleep well," he said.

"That’s good to hear. The village will surely need your care in the future. You must take good care of yourselves," Feng Xuxu earnestly conveyed.

"Certainly, certainly," they both nodded in agreement.

"Alright, the main reason I’ve summoned you is to discuss several matters. First, we need to standardize fertilizing the fields, I will prepare the solutions and distribute them to you. Second, we are to gather villagers to cut bamboo from the mountains. Third, to build large greenhouses. Fourth, to cover the greenhouses. Fifth, to manage the minute details, and lastly, to plant the next crops."