Chapter 58

Whoa!

A true expert can be recognized as soon as they make a move.

But if they don’t act, who would ever know?

So, Jiang Tiantian earnestly gave Xiao Qi a lesson on socialist moral values.

“Xiao Qi, when wandering the world, do you know the most important word?”

Xiao Qi: I am a product of an interstellar civilization—wandering the world is too distant a concept for me to grasp! So…

“What word?”

“Perspective!”

Jiang Tiantian declared righteously, “We must learn from Lei Feng’s spirit—doing good deeds without leaving a name.”

“Why should I explain? I didn’t do anything. The bulbs were retrieved by Grandpa, and I just took two to plant for fun.”

“When they bloom, why? Grandpa can figure it out himself.”

“If it were me, I’d just say the bulbs traveled across oceans, climbed mountains, and then, overwhelmed by it all, suddenly underwent a genetic mutation!!!”

“Hahaha…”

Imagining that scenario, Jiang Tiantian found herself laughing uncontrollably. She rolled around on the bed, giggling like a fool.

Xiao Qi: “Well, the natural world is full of transformations, so technically, that explanation isn’t impossible.”

“Xiao Qi, don’t you think this is the perfect example of ‘helping one person every ten steps, disappearing without a trace, finishing the task and walking away, hiding both body and name’?”

“I should erect a nameless monument in Chajia Village.”

Jiang Tiantian laughed so hard at her own words that even Cha Jiuzhang, in the next room, heard her.

Xiao Qi: Host has gone crazy, what do I do?

Waiting online, quite urgent…

Cha Jiuzhang: ?!

What has this woman done again to be this happy? Curiosity itched at him—he really wanted to go take a look.

He absentmindedly played with a hair tie in one hand while doodling on paper with the other, a smile unconsciously forming on his lips.

He realized—he was truly falling for this woman.

She had a certain charm that made people want to get closer.

Being with her was always fun, and she made him notice the little joys in life.

He really wished this year would pass quickly…

—-

A long time later, Jiang Tiantian finally calmed down. She lay spread out on the bed in a starfish position, her mind clearing up again.

Suddenly, she sat up and asked seriously, “Xiao Qi, are the system-provided solutions enough for all these bulbs?”

“They’re enough.”

“Good.”

“But how should we proceed?”

“Tomorrow, go to the greenhouse. I’ll spray the solution on all the bulbs, and after that, we’ll just plant them as usual.”

“From then on, all new bulbs from these will carry the improved genetics.”

“Thanks, Xiao Qi! Love you, mwah~”

Xiao Qi: Acting cute is cheating! Stop copying me!

That night, even as Jiang Tiantian slept, the smile never left her face.

Chajia Village was the first place she arrived in this world.

Never underestimate the villagers’ speed and enthusiasm for gossip.

From the second day of her marriage, the sharp-eyed among them had already noticed—Jiang Tiantian was a ‘poor girl’ who wasn’t even liked by her own mother and sister.

Her “downward marriage” and tragic family background made the Chajia villagers automatically transform into the best in-laws in the universe, always worrying about whether she was happy, greeting her with warm smiles, speaking gently, showering her with praises, and never allowing her to suffer any grievances.

In a way, these people gave Jiang Tiantian the warmth and sense of belonging that she had never received from her own family. She could feel their genuine care, their unconditional acceptance of her as one of their own.

She truly liked it here.

And so, she wanted to make it into the kind of place she envisioned.

Having worked on multiple charity projects before, she deeply understood the saying: Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.

Now, Chajia Village was steadily progressing towards the future she envisioned.

This village would be her roots in this world. No matter how far she might go in the future, her heart would always have a home to return to.

—-

The Next Morning.

After finishing a morning run with Cha Jiuzhang and having breakfast with the family,

Cha Chengye and Cha Jiuzhang went to a village committee meeting.

Zuo Mingyan was also called away by the other village women.

Jiang Tiantian went back to her room, grabbed two bulbs, and ran off to find Cha Jizu.

“Grandpa, I want to pick a nice flowerpot from the greenhouse and plant these two bulbs.”

“Go ahead and pick one yourself. Be careful not to damage the other flowers.”

“Yes, Grandpa!”

With a snap, Jiang Tiantian stood at attention and saluted like a soldier.

Cha Jizu shook his head with a chuckle. “You little rascal, always up to something.”

Seizing the opportunity, Jiang Tiantian had Xiao Qi quickly modify the genetics of all the bulbs.

Half an hour later, she came out hugging a flowerpot and showed it to Cha Jizu.

“Grandpa, look! I’ve already planted the bulbs.”

Cha Jizu glanced at her pot, touched the soil’s moisture, and nodded. “Not bad. Take good care of it—keep the soil from drying out, but make sure it stays breathable.”

“Got it, Grandpa!”

“Oh, by the way, when do you plan to plant the rest of the bulbs in the greenhouse? I can help you.”

Cha Jizu had already done his research before acquiring this batch of bulbs.

To increase the success rate, he had to follow best practices strictly.

He explained to Jiang Tiantian, “Saffron bulbs go dormant in summer and start sprouting in autumn.”

“They should be planted in mid-to-late August, bloom in late October, and finish flowering by mid-November. The flowering period lasts about 15 days.”

“Saffron prefers fertile, sandy soil. The medicinal field’s sand content isn’t enough right now, so I need to collect some humus-rich sand from the riverbank and spread it in the garden before planting.”

“In a few days, once I’ve prepped the land, you can come help.”

Digging for sand?

The system-enhanced bulbs weren’t delicate anymore—they could thrive in any soil!

But, of course, she couldn’t say that.

“Grandpa, I’m free today. I’ll help you dig sand!”

Cha Jizu eyed her small frame and refused, “It’s all hard labor—you won’t manage. Since you’re free, just rest at home, read, or review your studies.”

Jiang Tiantian pouted in protest, “Grandpa, summer break isn’t even over yet. No rush!”

“Besides, I’m really strong!”

To prove it, she walked over to a stone table, clenched her fists, took a deep breath, then bent down and picked up a solid stone stool. She lifted it up and down a few times, then carried it around the courtyard without breaking a sweat.

“See? I have plenty of strength!”

Cha Jizu wiped a hand over his face, erasing his shocked expression, then let out a helpless laugh. “I have no idea how you turned out like this!”

She looked like a delicate young lady, but in reality, she was a… Herculean woman!

And so, Jiang Tiantian happily pushed a cart filled with shovels and tools, following Cha Jizu to dig sand.

“Xiao Qi, send a drone to check on how Dazhu and Erzhu are doing with their studies.”

She didn’t need to monitor them constantly, but she had to keep track of their progress.

With a strong, energetic young woman helping, the two of them managed to transport enough humus-rich sand to cover half an acre of land by noon.