As soon as Ye Xiangxiang said it, everyone thought it was a good idea.

Ducks are really full of treasures. As long as they have a place to raise them, they can find food by themselves, which can save a lot of energy.

Li said, "Xiangxiang, although this yard is quite big, we can't raise ducks in the yard. If we raise too few ducks, we won't make any money, if we raise too many, we won't be able to take care of them. What should we do? "

"There is a good place to raise them." Ye Xiangxiang took the guesswork.

Ye Hongchang reacted immediately, "You mean to raise it on the river beach to the east of the village?"

"Yes, that's right there."

Ye Xiangxiang asked everyone to eat first and listened to her talk while eating, "I have visited that river beach several times. It is very large and the river is not fast. The water can be several meters deep upstream and downstream. The water is shallow in that area and there is only one ditch." Let the river pass.”

"It's not suitable to raise fish, but it's very suitable to raise ducks. We fenced the river beach so that the ducks can move freely inside. We built a duck house next to it and kept the ducks in the house at night."

"There are small fish and shrimps in the river, and there are also earthworms, fish and insects on the river beach. These are the ducks' food. They can grow fat, and the duck meat and duck down can be sold for money."

She added, "But whether this deal can be done or not depends on careful calculation. I will have to trouble my eldest brother about this."

You can’t do it right away just thinking you can make money, the accounts still have to be settled.

Ye Liwen smiled and agreed, "Okay, you tell me how many ducks I need to raise, and I will do the math for you."

This idea gives everyone hope. Although they have not calculated it carefully, the whole family thinks it is feasible.

Ye Hongfu praised, "Xiangxiang, you are really smart. You came up with a good idea so quickly."

"I was just thinking about it." Ye Xiangxiang smiled and picked up the bowl to eat.

That afternoon, Ye Liwen took a pen and paper and wrote down the expenses of raising ducks in the main room. Ye Xiangxiang said whatever came to his mind.

The idea was revised over and over again, and finally the plan was finalized. After reading it, she nodded and said, "Brother, do the math and see if this deal can be done."

After doing the calculations, Ye Liwen came to the conclusion, "Including all expenses, and barring natural or man-made disasters, if we can raise 300 ducks a year, we can make back our money in that year."

"That's great." Ye Xiangxiang was very happy and immediately took the accounts to Ye Hongchang to discuss.

"Dad, look, eldest brother has already calculated the account. He raises three hundred ducks a year. On such a large river beach, three hundred ducks are more than enough. There must be more than that. However, natural and man-made disasters are immeasurable. If we encounter them, we will only lose money. .”

Ye Hongchang looked at it carefully and went to discuss it with Wang. The family pondered it all night, and Wang made the decision the next day.

"We will do it according to Xiangxiang's wishes. We will pay for the construction of the duck house. In the first year, we will hire people from the village to do the work. After that, we will let everyone raise some ducks, and we will share as much as they can at the end of the year."

The matter was settled and everyone was happy.

Although the Ye family paid for the initial investment, the money earned in the first year also came from the family.

The business has just started, and everyone in the village will definitely be unwilling to ask the villagers to pay, and they have to take their time.

By the time the matter was finalized, it was already the 22nd of the twelfth lunar month. Ye Hongchang didn't want to waste the time during the New Year, so he and Ye Hongfu went to see the river beach and planned how much wood and stone they would need before the New Year.

Wood can be cut in the mountains, and stones can also be found in the mountains. Ye Hongchang went to the town and bought several bundles of rope. If he couldn't work these days, he could weave fences at home.

As long as it doesn't snow, Ye Hongchang will go out, sometimes to buy things for the villagers, and other times to inquire about news about Ye Hongshun and others.

It's been so long and nothing has been achieved.

On the twenty-eighth of the twelfth lunar month, every household was preparing for the New Year. Ye Hongchang drove a carriage to the town to buy all the things that each family wanted, and delivered them to each family, and then returned home dejectedly. He went out to inquire for half a day, but there was still no news about them, and he didn't know how Hongshun and the others were going to spend this year outside.

As soon as he entered the yard, Ye Xiangxiang ran towards him excitedly, "Dad, look at this."

Ye Xiangxiang was holding a letter in his hand, jumping up and down with joy, "It said that Third Uncle and the others are fine."

"What?" Ye Hongchang quickly took the letter and read it carefully.

The letter listed the information of the twelve people in the village. Which family they belonged to and what their names were. They were all written in great detail.

However, the letter only said that they were safe now, but did not say where these people were.

Ye Hongchang read the letter over and over again and said anxiously, "Xiangxiang, who sent this letter?"

Ye Xiangxiang pointed to the wall, "We didn't notice it. I don't know when this letter was nailed to the wall. It took me a lot of effort to take off the dagger. That person must be very powerful, and there is something in the envelope." this."

She held a silver needle in her hand. Ye Hongchang looked at it and understood immediately.

"It's Meng..."

Ye Xiangxiang nodded, "Well, it must be yes. I believe what they say. I think Third Uncle and the others must be fine."

"Great." Ye Hongchang clenched his fists and breathed a long sigh of relief, finally able to calm down for the time being.

He smiled and said, "Let's go. Our family is also preparing to celebrate the New Year. We will continue to search for their whereabouts next year. There are still a lot of things to do in the coming year."

Ye Xiangxiang's eyes were bright and he nodded solemnly, "Yes."

The father and daughter entered the house together, and Ye Xiangxiang walked behind. Looking back at the plain white fields and recalling the past, she couldn't help but smile.

She thought that separation was forever, but unexpectedly he was still helping her quietly, but no one knew where.

It doesn't matter, they will meet again.

This is the first year that we have lived away from our hometown. At first, everyone felt a little awkward, but looking back on the hard work along the way, we feel that we are really lucky to have this family now.

I thought this winter would be difficult, but I found so many good things in the mountains.

You can eat sweet potatoes, red dates, chestnuts, and the rice you bought yourself, and you won’t be hungry this winter.

Mrs. Wang has been preparing for the New Year these days. When they learned that Ye Hongshun was fine, the whole family was relieved and focused on the New Year.

Something big has happened this year. Now that the family has finally found a new home, Ms. Wang thinks it should be celebrated.

"We must have a good time this year, don't skimp on food, and eat happily."

Upon hearing this, the whole family was happy.

Being hungry was so uncomfortable that I dreamed of having a full meal. Even though I had never been hungry again these days, I was still happy to hear what Wang said.

Ye Lixuan said, "Grandma, then I want to eat jujube steamed buns."

Mrs. Wang smiled and agreed, "Steam, let's steam two drawers and eat slowly. You are indispensable."


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