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” Xiao He still has other places to go. Today, everything needs to be arranged properly before we can continue,” Xie Kui said, seeing the three people’s reluctance to let her go.
“Xiao He has many things to attend to later. There will be plenty of opportunities to come and have a meal in the future. Please don’t worry,” Xie Kui added, seeing the three’s hesitant expressions. How could he not know what they were thinking?
Was Wang Jinhe someone who lacked a meal from them? Besides, Wang Jinhe ate vegetables grown in her own home. She probably wouldn’t be accustomed to eating at their place.
Although Wang Jinhe was not the type to look down on others, she did indeed have other matters to attend to. Moreover, having her pick vegetables from someone else’s home would be uncomfortable for her, especially since the vegetables from her own home were better than theirs.
“Well…” The three looked at Wang Jinhe, who seemed hesitant, leaving her somewhat bemused.
“Really, I do have other matters to attend to,” Wang Jinhe confirmed.
“Alright, we won’t keep you. You must come to our village for a meal when you have the chance,” the three assured her.
“Okay, please inform everyone and confirm how many people will join in the planting. If they don’t want to plant, they can help me tend to my flower field. However, I need honest and hardworking individuals,” Wang Jinhe stated her requirements.
“Don’t worry, we will definitely find the right people for you,” the three village heads assured her.
After discussing a few more matters with them, Wang Jinhe left with Chen Jinnian.
“Jinhe, you won’t blame me for making decisions on my own, will you?” Xie Kui asked Wang Jinhe as they traveled to other villages.
Wang Jinhe smiled and shook her head. “Of course not. If I stayed, they would have to spend money, and their lives are not easy right now. It’s better to let it go.”
Xie Kui was taken aback, not expecting Wang Jinhe to consider this aspect.
Thinking about it, Xie Kui felt somewhat ashamed. He had actually thought that Jinhe would look down on the dishes at their home.
“I thought…” Xie Kui began.
“Thought I wouldn’t be able to eat their food? We’ve all gone through hard times and know the value of food. Just because my family is doing well now and the food is better than others’, it doesn’t mean I should look down on them. That’s not right,” Wang Jinhe explained. She never had such thoughts. She was sure the three village heads would prepare a sumptuous meal to entertain her, and it was unnecessary.
Xie Kui suddenly felt that his thoughts were wrong.
Feeling embarrassed, he said, “I was mistaken.”
“Your thoughts were not wrong. It’s fine to enjoy the fruits of your labor, but don’t forget the hardships you’ve been through. Only then can you continue to improve your life,” Wang Jinhe said, recalling the lessons she had been taught in the past.
A sudden windfall can lead to confusion and even missteps.
In her view, no matter how prosperous a person becomes, they should never forget the hardships they have endured. This is the only way to encourage oneself to keep moving forward without looking back.
“Uncle, I know that you’ve made a lot of money in the past two years, and your mindset may have changed. But in the future, as your wealth grows, what will you do?” Wang Jinhe turned to Xie Kui and asked.
” Uncle, This is something that Xie Kang handles better than you. He has always known what he wants and understands the value of what he has today.”
Wang Jinhe’s words left Xie Kui feeling bewildered and even at a loss. Being called out by Wang Jinhe made Xie Kui realize his own issues. With the increased earnings over the past two years, he had become somewhat disdainful and condescending towards others. Now, he realized that this was highly inappropriate.
Wang Jinhe had more money than them, and not only was she wealthy, but she also had her own estate as a county Princess. Yet, she never acted superior. She was always very polite when dealing with them. Compared to Wang Jinhe, what did his own meager wealth amount to?
“Uncle Xie knows what to do now. Thank you,” Xie Kui said earnestly.
Wang Jinhe smiled and shook her head. “Uncle, as long as you don’t blame me for meddling.”
Xie Kui couldn’t help but smile. He should be grateful to Wang Jinhe. How could he blame her?
His original intentions had indeed changed, and this was not right. It was okay to earn money, but he couldn’t forget his initial intentions. If he forgot that, what would he have left?
In that moment, Xie Kui had already figured out what to do in the future. The restlessness he had been feeling had diminished significantly.
Wang Jinhe could sense Xie Kui’s change and felt genuinely happy for him.
Chen Jinnian looked at Xie Kui, surprised at how quickly he had come to understand.
Turning to Wang Jinhe, he realized that madamwas a very perceptive and transparent person. She knew what she wanted to do and had her own goals, and she wouldn’t deviate from that path. Even without the young master, she could handle her own affairs very well.
Xie Kui took Wang Jinhe to several other villages. “In the villages around here, there are many sloped fields, but not many paddy fields. If you want to find people to grow cotton, they would be more suitable.”
Wang Jinhe nodded. “I understand.”
Xie Kui’s arrival brought surprise and joy to the village heads of the several mountain villages.
“Xie Kui, what brings you here today?” the village heads looked at him with some anticipation, although they weren’t sure what they were expecting.
“I do have something to discuss, but it’s not me who’s looking for you. It’s the county Princess. I’m just here to lead the way,” Xie Kui said, then called Wang Jinhe over.
As the village heads watched the stunning woman walk in, they recognized her. They had heard that she had produced a thousand kilograms of rice per mu last year, and had even provided some to the local government, from which they had received a share. They had followed her instructions for planting and transplanting, and at first, the rice seemed to be dying. However, after a few days, it began to turn green and grew better and better, eventually yielding an abundant harvest. The rice she produced was longer and fuller than what they had previously grown, giving them hope.
“County Princess, do you have something to discuss with us?” one of the village heads asked.
“Yes, I want you to help me grow cotton. In the first year, I will provide you with seeds and teach you how to grow them. After they are grown, I will purchase the cotton from you at the best price,” Wang Jinhe explained her plan to the village heads.
The village heads couldn’t help but feel delighted and even excited. “Thank you, county Princess, for giving us this opportunity. We will learn how to grow cotton from you.”
Although they didn’t know what cotton was, they knew that the county Princess was very skilled in farming, so whatever she wanted to grow must be the right choice.
Just look at Xie Family Village and Hululu Village—how well were they doing under the county Princess’s guidance?
Following the county Princess meant enjoying the fruits of their labor.