novellhall Chapter 33 Huo Tuan Takes the Initiative to Work in the Fields
Chapter 33 Huo Tuan Takes the Initiative to Work in the Fields
After the meal, Huo Yanchuan returned to his barracks.
After gently tidying up, she went to bed early since there was nothing else to do.
She hadn't had a proper rest these past few days, but finally she was able to get a good night's sleep after getting home.
The next day, she had just finished eating when she heard Wang Yanping calling her from outside.
"Gentle girl, wanna go to the fields together?"
Wenrou heard the sound and went over to open the door. She responded and then went to the field with Wang Yanping, carrying a water bottle and a headscarf.
This was her first visit since the land was divided; the other families had already started cultivating it.
They were allocated land in a nearby village and worked alongside the villagers.
The area is very windy and sandy, making land reclamation extremely difficult.
But through people's long-term efforts and practice, the reclaimed wasteland is now nearly 100 acres.
Wenrou originally thought she would be given only barren land, but the situation was much better than she expected.
Moreover, this land doesn't even need to be cleared again; it can be turned over and planting can begin immediately.
"This is all thanks to Professor Peng, who was sent down to the countryside. I heard that when he first came here, he helped the people here to reclaim wasteland. The fact that this place is like this now is all thanks to him." Wang Yanping, who knew a lot, explained to Wenrou when she saw that she looked puzzled.
"Professor Peng?" Wenrou felt great admiration upon hearing this.
"I heard that Professor Peng is a professor at the National Agricultural Research Institute. His family went through some trouble and they were sent down here. He is not only educated, but also easy to get along with." Wang Yanping couldn't help but praise Professor Peng when she mentioned him.
Hearing her say that, Wenrou was also very interested in getting to know this professor.
She followed the others to the field, picked up a hoe, and began to turn the soil.
"Gentle girl, you're pregnant, don't push yourself too hard. I'll help you when I'm done," Wang Yanping said kindly after learning that Wenrou was pregnant.
At this moment, Sister Wang chimed in, "Yes, sister, you have to be careful with your first pregnancy, don't overexert yourself."
Both of them had received Wenrou's help, so they were both very worried when Wenrou was wrongly accused of being a spy a few days ago.
But now that she's been cleared of suspicion, they can finally relax.
"Thank you, sisters-in-law. I'm alright. I'll rest if I get really tired later," Wenrou said with a grateful look.
"No need to thank us, we're neighbors, don't be so polite."
"That's right, everyone has their difficulties. You helped us before, so it's only right that we help you back."
Wang Yanping has many children at home, so she works quickly.
In addition, each person was allocated very little land. The land was distributed to each household based on the number of people, and each person only received two or three fen of land.
Wenrou's family consists of two people, and they only have six acres of land.
Wang Yanping and her sister-in-law have a large family and are allocated a lot of land.
Zhou Dayong's family originally owned six fen of land, but after He Cuihua learned of this, she insisted that her share be added to the land plot as well.
They had a falling out with their superiors over this matter a few days ago, and in the end, they had no choice but to be given an extra piece of land.
Not long after Wenrou arrived at the field, He Cuihua and Zhou Chunmei also slowly arrived.
"Mom, I've never worked in the fields at home. Look at my hands, they're all blistered from working these past few days," Zhou Chunmei complained with a dissatisfaction.
Back when they were at home, Wenrou took care of everything, both at home and in the fields, so they didn't have to worry about anything.
Wenrou said that all she needs to do is study and doesn't need to worry about anything else.
But now that we're here, we still have to work in the fields.
The sun here is already strong, and she's gotten several shades darker in just a few days.
Most importantly, that bitch Shen Qingshuang won't even let me use her face cream, because my face is so dry it's peeling.
"If you don't want to work here anymore, go back now. Nobody's stopping you." He Cuihua's face was also full of impatience.
She was also tired, as she not only had to do housework and take care of Shen Qingshuang every day, but also had to work in the fields.
Thinking back to their life at home, with the help of Wenrou and the Wen family, they couldn't have lived a more comfortable life.
Now that Wenrou has been kicked out, they have to do all these chores themselves.
I originally thought Shen Qingshuang was a rich young lady and that I would live a life of luxury with her, but I never expected to have to suffer like this.
"That won't do, I can't leave now." Zhou Chunmei couldn't bear to leave Hao Gang.
She thought that once she married Hao Gang, she would have his monthly allowance and wouldn't have to work so hard anymore.
Since she has no money and can no longer go to school, her last hope rests on marrying Hao Gang.
"If you really like Deputy Battalion Commander Hao, think of a way. If all else fails, learn to be gentle." He Cuihua was also worried for her when she heard this, so she rolled her eyes and gave her a suggestion.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Chunmei immediately understood.
This is to teach her to be gentle in bed with men, so that once the deed is done, Hao Gang will have no choice but to comply, no matter how unwilling he is.
"Mom, will this method work?" Zhou Chunmei asked shyly, her face flushed.
She used to despise gentleness, but now she has to learn from her; she just can't get over it.
"Why not? If you don't hurry, he'll be snatched away, and then you'll be crying." He Cuihua reached out and poked her head.
Upon hearing He Cuihua's words, Zhou Chunmei also became anxious.
She couldn't let someone else take Hao Gang away from her. Right now, Hao Gang wouldn't even look at her. It seemed like this was the only way.
At noon, Wenrou ate some pancakes to get more work done.
He Cuihua had to go home to cook, and by the time they returned, Wenrou had already finished cooking half of it.
Zhou Chunmei knew that Wenrou was a fast worker, but she didn't expect her to be this fast. She thought to herself that it would be great if Wenrou could help her with the work.
Unfortunately, given their current relationship with Wenrou, she certainly wouldn't want to help them.
Just then, Huo Yanchuan and Hao Gang arrived after finishing their training.
Upon seeing Hao Gang, Zhou Chunmei immediately saw hope.
"Brother Hao, you've arrived!" She excitedly greeted Hao Gang from afar.
Hao Gang ignored her upon hearing the voice and followed Huo Yanchuan toward Wenrou.
"Sister-in-law, you take a rest, the regimental commander and I will take care of it," Hao Gang said gently.
Just as Wenrou was about to say that she was fine, Huo Yanchuan said, "The child can't be put through this kind of ordeal by you. Leave the rest to us."
She didn't give Wenrou a chance to refuse, and took the hoe from her hand and started working.
Hao Gang borrowed a hoe from Wang Yanping next door and started working behind Huo Yanchuan.