Exile at the beginning: I rule the world by drawing cards

Chapter 51 Buying Wasteland
The presence of water bandits on the Xunjiang River is not surprising in Sui'an Town. Every year, as many as [-] to [-] wealthy businessmen are robbed.It is said that the gold and silver treasures that sank to the bottom of the river were enough to buy ten county magistrates' mansions, but it is impossible to know whether it is true or false.

In this era, only a few people are wealthy, and most of them are farmers who face the land and their backs to the sky.

After the beginning of autumn, the rice in the fields turns yellow one after another, and it is time to harvest again.

The Zhou family has no land, and while everyone in the village is preparing for this year's autumn harvest, Qin Mengshang goes to the town to set up a stall as usual every day.

After everyone had eaten Liangpi, they still felt that Qin Meng Shang’s food tasted good.Not only did the previously lost customers come back, but they also brought in many new customers.

Business was booming, and when the accounts were settled at the end of the month, the total net income was more than 16 taels!

Qin Mengshang was a little excited, holding the money box and grinning.

When Zhou Lingqi entered the room after taking a bath, he saw someone leaning on the table and giggling.The dim light of the light reflected on her cheeks, her complexion was as white as jade, and her brows were scorching.The lips are slightly raised, bright red and plump, arousing people's imagination.

His crow-feathered eyelashes twitched slightly, and the strange feeling in his heart drove him to look away.

Qin Mengshang concentrated on counting the money. He counted it twice, 16 taels and four coins and 27 copper plates.

Not only can I buy the wasteland at the foot of the mountain, but I can also repair the yard.

After closing the money box, he looked up and saw Zhou Lingqi coming in with wet ink hair scattered, and he said crisply: "Mr. sir, I have something to discuss with you."

Zhou Lingqi suppressed the strangeness in his heart and sat down at an arm's length away from her: "What's the matter?"

"I've taken a fancy to the piece of wasteland at the foot of the mountain and want to buy it to grow konjac. I asked Uncle Li Zheng, it's about ten acres, just five taels of silver. In addition to this, I also want to repair the courtyard wall at home. By the way, we should improve the toilet and add a separate washroom.”

Since Lu Ximing moved into the back room, the doghouse and rabbit nest have been moved outside, and every time he takes a bath, he carries water in the house.

Although it is possible, it is somewhat inconvenient. After all, Zhou Lingqi pours the bath water every time.

"I did a rough calculation, and it's about seven or eight taels," she tapped the money box with her fingers, and continued, "If you don't have any objections, I'll go talk to Uncle Li Zheng tomorrow."

Now that she is in charge of all the household affairs, Zhou Lingqi naturally has no objection.

Qin Mengshang thought he had no objection, so he handed him the pen and ink: "The construction drawings of the toilet and washroom will be left to you. I will show them to Uncle Li Zheng tomorrow and ask how many adobe bricks are suitable."

After a pause, he added: "Mr. sir, you should be able to do that, right?"

Zhou Lingqi looked up at her speechlessly and took the pen and ink: "What do you want?"

"It's okay, just look at the painting."

She originally wanted to draw it herself, but she really didn't have the talent in this area. In order not to waste paper, she had to hand it over to others.

It has to be said that Zhou Lingqi has a bit of construction talent.The drawn drawings have clear lines and are marked with dimensions and text annotations.

Qin Mengshang took the drawing and looked at it carefully, and was very satisfied: "Yes, I will buy the land tomorrow and then plan to repair the yard."

Zhou Lingqi choked up at the words "not bad". Is this a compliment?
Qin Mengshang put away the drawings with satisfaction: "Okay, go to bed early, good night."

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Under Zhou Lingqi's strange eyes, she kicked off her shoes and rolled into the bed.After being together for a month, she had become accustomed to Zhou Lingqi as her roommate. Now she was thinking about buying land and had no time to think about those embarrassing memories.He turned over and fell asleep quickly.Zhou Lingqi, who was still sitting at the table, said: "."

Early the next morning, the autumn harvest officially started in Sanjiang Village.

Taking advantage of the coolness of the morning, the adults cut rice in the fields with sickles, and the children followed behind to pick up rice ears.The women, children and the elderly who stayed at home were not idle either. They had to cook and thresh the rice.

Except for the Zhou family and Widow Zhang, who are not farming or harvesting, everyone else in the village is busy.

I won’t do business today, so I bought the land first.Qin Mengshang took the drawings to Li Zheng's house.

Li Zheng's family has more than ten acres of fields. The autumn harvest just started this morning, and the yard is covered with rice.Mr. Chen and Mr. Chen's second daughter-in-law were sitting in the main room threshing grains, Mrs. Fang was cooking in the kitchen, and several young laborers in the family were still busy in the fields.

Xiaocao was squatting at the door digging for bugs. When she saw Qin Mengshang coming, she dropped her hoe and ran over: "Pretty sister!"

Don't tell me, the child is a bit ugly, but his little mouth is very sweet.Qin Mengshang smiled and touched her head: "Where is your grandpa?"

"He's in the house!" The little girl pulled the corner of her clothes and walked inside. "My grandpa has a backache and is lying in the house."

As soon as he finished speaking, a miserable wailing came from the room: "You old woman, why are you so cruel? This old bone is not easy to use, but after you toss it like this, it will fall apart!"

Old Mrs. Chen said dissatisfied: "Who asked you to show off at your age? You have three sons here, but you still worry about not being able to harvest the rice in the fields? Now it's better. Not only did you not help, but you also had your waist trimmed. It’s broken. It’s really deserved!”

The old couple bickered every day, and the Chen family was used to it.

When Mrs. Chen saw Xiaocao dragging Qin Mengshang in, she quickly got up and went to the house to call someone.

Li Zheng came out of the room rubbing his waist and sat down slowly: "Why are you here at this time? Sit down first."

"Uncle, is your waist okay?" Qin Mengshang asked with concern.

Old Mrs. Chen, who came out with her back legs, snorted angrily: "What can happen? That's what happens when you get older. Leave him alone."

"Okay, okay, just say less." Li Zheng frowned. He was a grandfather after all, and the old woman didn't know how to save some face for him.

Mrs. Chen curled her lips, muttered a few words, and then turned to the kitchen.

Qin Mengshang sat down and said, "Uncle Li Zheng, I came here today to ask you to measure the wasteland at the foot of the mountain and see how many acres it is. I want to buy it."

Qin Meng Shang had asked him about the wasteland earlier, so he knew what he was talking about.

No matter who the farmer is, the first thing he thinks of when he has money is to buy land and build a house.

Li Zheng nodded immediately: "No problem! I will ask someone to measure it for you later. However, the land is far away from the river and is not suitable for growing rice. It would be a waste to use it to grow vegetables. Please think about it. What do you want to plant?”

"I thought of growing konjac because of the lack of sunshine on that piece of land. When I have spare money later, I will buy a few acres of paddy fields to grow food."

Sanjiang Village has a small population and has many idle fields.This year's autumn harvest has already begun. If you want to grow food, you have to wait until next spring.

The price of paddy fields is higher than that of wasteland, and the little money she has is not enough.I happened to take advantage of the gap between autumn and winter to grow a batch of konjac to earn money. I almost saved it until next spring, which is enough to buy a few acres of paddy field.

(End of this chapter)