Chapter 6: Conversation between Uncle and Nephew

Uncle Er's expression improved somewhat, and Chu Jiaqiang, having acquired skills, did not forget his hometown, embodying the principle of gratitude. This brought great comfort to Uncle Er. However, as Chu Jiaqiang himself mentioned, his ideas are somewhat naive; truly realizing them is likely not a matter of a day or two. At that time, it is possible that not only will there be no results, but it may also hinder Chu Jiaqiang's future, which is Uncle Er's greatest concern.

What impressed me most about the Chu family was that whenever it rained heavily and the Yinyan River flooded, a large number of fish would swim into the Chu family river to take refuge. At that time, fishing in the Chu family river was truly exhilarating. Even in these interconnected ditches, one could still catch quite a few fish, which led to everyone in the village, young and old, becoming skilled at fishing

"Hehe! At first, it felt a bit unfamiliar, but I quickly got back into it. Plus, with the training over the past few years, I can keep up, and my strength is decent," Chu Jiaqiang explained. Upon hearing this, the second aunt temporarily set aside her doubts.

In the past, Chu Jiaqiang was a master of weeding. Although he had been set aside for four to five years, his skills remained intact. He held the hoe with both hands facing each other, keeping it parallel to his body. While weeding, his legs were slightly bent, his body tilted slightly to the right, and his entire posture was elegant and quite gentlemanly. With a gentle scrape of the hoe, patches of turf were neatly turned over. With another gentle push of the hoe, the grass was freed from the soil and floated to the surface, ready to be dried and turned into organic fertilizer.

This dish is simple to prepare, but it requires a longer cooking time, resembling the method used for Dongpo pork. The pork used is belly pork, combined with fermented black beans, star anise, and small Chinese herbs, and is simmered slowly over low heat

Seeing no one around, Chu Jiaqiang added some spiritual water, attracting a considerable number of fish to compete for it. Water birds lurking in the distance suddenly swooped in, instantly snatching a crucian carp about three fingers wide, and then quickly flew back to the fruit forest

Uncle Er glared at the mother and daughter, tapped the table with his hand, and after a moment of contemplation said: "Never joke about your future. You have studied for so many years, haven't you done so to create a career outside? You are already on the right path, why suddenly give up? Also, what are your plans if you stay here?"

Aunt Er was clearly taken aback: "Half? That was quick!" She knew that this child was quite skilled at weeding in the past, but it seemed like it had been a long time since they had last done it.

When passing by the large drainage ditch, it was observed that the fish here are more concentrated, swimming back and forth. This large drainage ditch connects to the local Chujia River, which ultimately flows into the Yinyan River at the village entrance, so it is not surprising that some fish have made their way in here

Do you have specific plans for https://www.hetushu.com? For instance, what areas are you considering for revenue generation? If feasible, I believe everyone would wholeheartedly agree. If the difficulty is too great or the possibility too small, it would be better for you to return to work; once you achieve success, you will still be able to contribute to your hometown. Although my second uncle has not studied much, he still considers issues very thoroughly

Although Chu Jiaqiang spent five days in the landscape map without rest, he showed no signs of fatigue; instead, he appeared invigorated. He carried a wide hoe on his shoulder as he walked towards the orchard behind the house

I chatted with my cousin for a while, and then went to take a shower. My second aunt began preparing dinner, which consisted of braised pork with fermented black beans and a stir-fried green vegetable. It was a simple meal, but Chu Jiaqiang enjoyed it very much. He especially liked the braised pork, which was rich yet not greasy, with a beautiful color and fragrant taste. The pork was as delicate as tofu; when picking it up, one had to be gentle, or it would easily break apart, almost melting in the mouth

Uncle Er smiled wryly; upon hearing this tone, he could almost be certain that this kid would not be leaving. He knew this nephew very well; once a decision was made, even nine oxen could not pull it back.

Although Chu Jiaqiang spoke as if he were quite reasonable and articulate, Uncle Er and others still held little hope for the fruit, and Tu Shu believed that the villagers shared this sentiment. In the past, the family of the village's Eighth Uncle had specialized in fruit cultivation, even raising bees for honey production. While they managed to sell some honey, the unsold fruit ultimately rotted in the fields, leading to a general reluctance among others to pursue fruit farming, opting instead for the more secure path of tilling the land.

I understand that you are concerned. I will stay for two years to give it a try. If there are no results, it won't matter if I go out afterwards.

Then let's give it a try for two years! If you need help from Uncle Er, just speak up. Uncle Er could only nod, thinking that this matter needed to be discussed with the village chief, Uncle Lao.

This speed is somewhat astonishing, as no one in the village can match it. Many of the elderly in the village possess skills superior to those of Chu Jiaqiang, but they lack the physical strength that Chu Jiaqiang has. It is worth noting that Chu Jiaqiang only rested for about ten minutes earlier. This is the benefit brought by cultivation, which Chu Jiaqiang can naturally feel.

"It's nothing! I've already completed half of that piece of land. I'll work on it for half a day the day after tomorrow, and it should be finished. There's no need to make it so complicated," Chu Jiaqiang said, shaking his head.

Chu Jiaqiang looked around and discovered that the number of birds here had also increased significantly. It seemed they were preparing to settle in the orchard. He shook his head with a wry smile, not expecting that his unintentional actions had led to a denser biological chain in his orchard. Without further thought on this matter, Chu Jiaqiang immediately got to work.

Hmm? Alright, you speak." Second Uncle was taken aback for a moment, then began to listen attentively.

"Uncle Er, I need to tell you something," Chu Jiaqiang said with a certain seriousness

I conducted a thorough analysis, and it turns out that our region is particularly suitable for fruit cultivation. Located in the subtropics, we have ample heat, a relatively high elevation, and sufficient sunlight. Additionally, the significant temperature difference between day and night facilitates the accumulation of sugars in the fruits, which can enhance their quality. Chu Jiaqiang first elaborated on the conditions of his hometown in a grand manner.

Returning to Uncle Er's home, Aunt Er had just finished feeding the pigs. My cousin was listening to an MP3 while reading a book, completely unaware whether she was listening to music or reading; only she knew the truth. Uncle Er had not yet returned from work, and it seemed about time for him to come back.

This time upon returning, I felt deeply moved. Our Chujiazai is too impoverished and backward; if we had the ability, we would all leave. We will forever remain in a state of decline. I plan to return and focus on generating income for our mountainous area. If successful, I hope to uplift everyone together. Although this idea may seem somewhat naive, it is something that must be done

During this period, Chu Jiaqiang only took a break once, sitting under the yellow skin tree, casually breaking off a branch of yellow and eating the book cover. It was not until evening, when the sun set, that Chu Jiaqiang finished his work. By this time, he had already cleared half of the grass, and with another afternoon, he believed he would be able to complete the task.

Seeing my second uncle's mouth open, I immediately knew what he wanted to say. He then continued: "I understand my second uncle's thoughts; there is no market. But in reality, the market is not the issue. As long as we ensure high quality, the market will naturally come to us. The most important thing is that we should avoid using chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and instead, try to use organic fertilizers to maintain the fruits' all-natural quality, which is very popular in the city"

Uncle Er's family was all dumbfounded, staring in disbelief at Chu Jiaqiang. Chu Jiawan suddenly exclaimed joyfully: "Great! We will be able to see my brother often from now on"

After the meal, Aunt Er was busy cutting paper. Since tomorrow is the grand wedding day of the Chu family, the gifts cannot simply be carried over. In the countryside, many gifts are adorned with red paper cutouts of the double happiness character, symbolizing good fortune and celebration

I do not intend to go out anymore; I will stay in the village from now on. Chu Jiaqiang had contemplated this for a long time before finally expressing it.

Aunt Er also nodded with some delight and said, "If you don't want to go out, just stay here! It may not be that great outside either"

"A Qiang, you are not used to the work, are you tired? You don't need to worry about it for now. When you have some free time in a couple of days, we will go help out," said Second Aunt with a smile.