Chapter 4: Planting Flowers by the Spring

What is this?" Li Shan looked at the pond, which had been cleaned up for half of its area, helping Li Feng carry his shoes as he walked into the thatched cottage while asking.

Oh? Li Shan thought that these vegetables were picked from the best, and it would be quite good to have one or two meals from them. Now, hearing his wife's implication, he realized that this large basin of vegetables was quite a lot. It should be noted that nowadays, the green peppers and eggplants sold on the street are mostly from plastic greenhouses, costing around 3 yuan per jin. The villagers go to the market and are astonished, let alone buying them.

Perfectly corresponding, two pits without a trace of space for spring water, one pit with a little added, and the remaining two pits filled with sufficient spring water. After completing these tasks, Li Feng began to arrange the space, scattering chrysanthemums in one corner of the yard, watering them with spring water, and sowing some other seeds on the already half-acre of gray soil.

Looking at his wife, Li Shan shook his head with a bitter smile. This matter was not unexpected from your son; I just didn't react in time. For lunch, there were scrambled eggs with green peppers, stir-fried shredded pork with green beans, and a soup made with green tomatoes and eggs, all made from vegetables grown in the family garden, light yet refreshing

"Hehe, Mom, let Dad tell it, how he pursued beautiful Mom," Li Feng said with a mischievous expression, causing Li Shan to blush for once. He gave the boy a light slap and turned to leave the vegetable garden, leaving Li Feng, who was eager to hear the story of his parents' past, disappointed and shaking his head with a sigh, thinking what a great opportunity it was, now lost.

"Alright, you see, our son will make a joke in a bit." Zhang Lan was originally listening to Li Shan recounting past events, her face filled with nostalgia. However, as the conversation progressed, it soon turned to matters concerning the two of them. Feeling embarrassed, she blushed and playfully tapped Li Shan to stop him from continuing.

"Go wash the dishes," Zhang Lan said, giving Li Feng a light pat. It was rare for her to show a bit of temper. Not to mention her father, even Zhang Lan's face bore a faint blush, inevitably a bit embarrassed and annoyed. Looking at her son, she couldn't help but give him a gentle push, then went to the vegetable garden to check for any weeds or caterpillars.

Thank you, sorry for the interruption. After hanging up the phone, he secretly let out a sigh of relief, thinking about the thousand-year debt of gratitude he owed to others. Li Feng wondered if he would ever have the chance to repay it in the future; life is truly unpredictable.

Hello, is this Miss Zhou Ya? When Li Feng settled the medical expenses that day, he had a hard time obtaining the number from the hospital. He should have called it early, but unexpectedly, he forgot in the past few days

Li Feng and another person discussed for a while, completely forgetting to return for dinner. Zhang Lan called out several times, but the two still did not respond.

Hehe, yes, the dishes today are delicious, damn, Mom's cooking is getting better and better. Li Feng ate three small bowls of rice, scooped a bowl of tomato soup, with floating egg drops and lightly crunchy tomatoes, it was truly exquisite. On such a late spring afternoon, enjoying a bowl of it was incredibly refreshing, it was simply delightful, beads of sweat were brought out, truly a meal that made one sweat profusely

Li Feng, besides feeling secretly alarmed, also harbored a sense of glee, knowing that there was still some time before mealtime. He exchanged a few words with Zhang Lan, took a small iron shovel and a basket, and falsely claimed he was going to the edge of the peach grove to dig for wild vegetables. Zhang Lan laughed and scolded him, saying that wild vegetables were indeed that fragrant. Li Feng chuckled and shook his head, then hurried out the door, running eagerly towards the peach grove, barely responding to Li Shan, who was speaking by the roadside. This made Li Shan shake his head repeatedly, wondering how such an adult could be so flustered, and he went back to tell Zhang Lan. Li Feng, still chuckling and shaking his head, hurried towards the peach grove, barely responding to Li Shan's words. This made Li Shan shake his head repeatedly, wondering how such an adult could be so flustered, and he went back to tell Zhang Lan. Zhang Lan laughed while talking about the wild vegetables, leaving Li Shan speechless yet smiling, and he made a mental note to gather more wild vegetables when they went into the mountains that day.

"Dad, you are here," Li Feng said as he put down his sleeves and turned to look at Li Shan, who was gazing at him in confusion. What was this child doing with the water plants piled up by the pond?

"Mr. Zhou, may I ask who you are? Is there something you need?" The girl's voice carried a hint of caution, which took Li Feng by surprise. Mr. Zhou, no wonder twenty thousand yuan was casually tossed in the hospital.

Subsequently, Li Feng pondered for a moment, took out his phone, and said, "Hello, Liren Accessories, how may I assist you?" The sweet and clear voice of a young woman caught Li Feng off guard.

Indeed, Dad, you haven't seen the harvest that resembles sleds; we can't finish eating it even after several meals. Rather than letting it go bad as we age, it's better to pick some and sell it for fresh and tender produce. Li Feng felt quite proud; his spring water not only made the vegetables mature earlier but also yielded significantly more than usual. Moreover, they were far tastier than those grown with chemical fertilizers. Just look at how the bottom of the bowl is exposed today to know how good it tastes

Old man, I took a look today, and the vegetables in the garden are too much for the three of us to finish. How about we pick some tomorrow and take them to the market to see the prices?" Zhang Lan thought for a moment, interrupted the two of them, and expressed what was on her mind

"Xiao Bao, tell Dad that you don't plan to return to Beijing?" Li Shan's eyes sparkled with surprise, feeling a bit lost as he had only this one child. In Li Jia Gang, this child was truly unique. As he grew older, who wouldn't want their child by their side? As for whether it was the city or the countryside, at this moment, it was hard to distinguish between the two.

It seems that I will have to go out again tomorrow to buy some lotus roots and seeds; otherwise, the sudden appearance of lotus roots, prickly water lily, and flowers could be quite perplexing. The space I possess is my greatest secret, and it is best that only I know about it; otherwise, it is inevitable to attract attention in a harmonious society. I cannot guarantee that I will remain harmonious on that day.

"You two, it's time to eat. Come on, or the food will get cold soon." Zhang Lan shot an annoyed glance at the old man, implying that he forgets even the little things, truly an old man with a poor memory.

After completing all of this, Li Feng clapped his hands, exited the space, and his gaze drifted to the pond, where an idea formed in his mind. Considering the surplus lotus roots in the space and the seeds of the prickly water lily waiting to be planted once the pond was cleared, Li Feng cleaned the water plants while tossing the fish he caught into the water pool of the space. By the time Li Shan came over to call him for dinner, Li Feng had not even finished half of the cleaning. As Li Shan approached, Li Feng dared not take out the lotus roots.

Ah, this, I am not quite sure. Why don't you leave a phone number, and when Mr. Zhou returns, I will help you ask him. The girl was taken aback, somewhat at a loss, perhaps not expecting that Li Feng was referring to this matter.

"It's nothing, just sitting by the pond and idling away the time. I was thinking of going to the market in a couple of days to buy some lotus roots and fish fry to raise some fish," Li Feng said with a smile after washing his feet and putting on his shoes. This left Li Shan momentarily stunned, and he couldn't help but wonder if the boy was not going back to Beijing.

Li Feng was unaware that his parents were laughing at his flustered behavior. At this moment, Li Feng's mood calmed down. After sitting for a while, he felt less agitated. He crawled into the thatched hut, entered the space, and fetched a bucket of water. In the moist area by the pond, he dug a few holes, took out the flower seeds he had purchased, placed a few seeds in each hole, and made four or five holes.

After Li Feng finished washing the dishes, he did not see his father and felt somewhat amused, watching his mother who would not come out of the vegetable garden for a while. He took out his computer, and several colleagues inquired about what had happened to Li Feng. Li Feng smiled and said that there were some matters at home, but now everything was fine. However, when asked when he would return, Li Feng replied lightly that he would not be going back in the near future, which left several close colleagues feeling quite emotional.

Alright, waking up early tomorrow to pick some vegetables from the street will definitely sell well. Just right, my wife will load the basket onto the cart for me. Li Shan hasn't seen such a charming scene in many years; it reminds him of the past when the production team would use livestock manure to grow vegetables, creating such a picturesque moment. Unfortunately, he hasn't witnessed this in decades

Without saying a word, Li Shan went to the backyard and was astonished. The chili plants were densely covered with peppers, all about half a foot long and plump. The eggplants were a lovely shade of purple, and although the tomatoes were not yet ripe, they were all the size of fists. The beans hung in neat rows on their trellis, as if they had been deliberately arranged.

Here, Li Shan pondered for a moment, looking around. There was enough space to build a two-story small building on this vacant lot. However, after construction, the area facing the peach trees would be limited, and it seemed necessary to cut down seven or eight peach trees. The house would be situated slightly at the foot of the back mountain, but there was indeed enough space.

I apologize, I am Li Feng, the one whom General Zhou sent to the hospital last time. I have already been discharged, and General Zhou left 20,000 yuan. I do not know how to give it to her son. Li Feng thought for a moment and said truthfully that he also owed this 20,000 yuan. The favor has already been incurred, but if he takes this money for himself, he considers himself a person.

Unfortunately, there is not much spring water, and I bought too many lotus roots, so I can only place four or five lotus roots in. The ornamental lotus flowers, however, were arranged quite casually.

"Wife, today the dishes are truly excellent, the flavor..." Li Shan ate two bowls of rice, smacking his lips, reminiscing about a bowl of tomato soup, praising his wife, and giving two thumbs up.

Well, it's feasible. Tomorrow I will go to the town to inquire for you. There aren't many bricklayers in the village, so building a tile house is manageable, but for materials for a multi-story building, it is more convenient to directly contract it to a construction team.

No one noticed Li Feng wiping the sweat from his forehead, his heart pounding. He realized that in the future, he must not recklessly water the spring water. Otherwise, if such situations were to occur frequently, it would be strange if others did not become suspicious. Unexpectedly, as his father spoke, especially when recounting events from over twenty years ago, he became quite animated. The usually reticent father, when discussing these matters, displayed such an excited expression that it truly made Li Feng find it hard to believe that his serious father had such an endearing side.

"You two, don't flatter me. This is today's top dish, it's fresh, but if you eat it too many times, the taste will diminish." Although Zhang Lan did not show it on her face, a faint sense of pride was evident in the corners of her eyes and between her brows. She felt quite pleased and enjoyed the moment, while the father and son, oblivious to her inner thoughts, praised her profusely, which made Zhang Lan laugh heartily

Regarding this matter, I originally intended to discuss it with you and Mom. I have been tired from being away these past few years and do not wish to go out for a short time. Dad, I would like to build a two-story small building here. Do you think I should find someone in the village or look for a construction team in the town?" Li Feng had been hesitant to bring this up all day, but seeing how effective his spring water was today made him feel increasingly lively.

The green pepper has a mild spiciness, is crisp, and the shredded eggplant tastes even lighter than usual. The tomato soup has a subtle sourness, and taking a sip is truly refreshing