Chapter 387: Inner Pride
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Shen Qiuhua and Su Fengmao were stunned. They thought everyone was curious, so they patiently explained how rapeseeds worked. However, they did not expect everyone to want to buy rapeseed from them.
Shen Qiuhua remembered her daughter saying the rapeseed yield in one acre of land would be much higher than peanuts. She had told her parents to go and get oil from the rapeseed but did not say they could sell them.
“Y-You want to buy these rapeseeds?”
The big guy’s bright eyes dimmed when he saw the older couple’s hesitation. He asked, “You can’t sell these, or are they too expensive? If they are, then we can’t afford such things.
“We considered planting these rapeseeds if they yield as high as you said. Then we can use less of our land to plant them and use our remaining land to plant and grow crops.”
Shen Qiuhua and Su Fengmao looked into everyone’s eyes and suddenly thought of how they used to feel when farming. Shen Qiuhua did not feel good. After all, no farmer was nobler than the other.
However, her family’s life was good now because of her daughter. In the past, the Su family also had to rely on farming to survive.
Shen Qiuhua did not impulsively say that she could sell the rapeseed when she thought about her daughter’s plans. Su Binglan had placed many potatoes and sweet potatoes in the warehouse and said she would plant rapeseeds for
everyone when spring came.
Also, the Su family’s rice production was high, and many villagers used grains to exchange rice seeds with them. Su Binglan had no objections and was willing to help many people.
Shen Qiuhua thought her daughter would be willing to sell the rapeseed to everyone if she were there.
After some thought, Shen Qiuhua said, “No, these seeds should be cheap. The rapeseeds we brought are for oil—we still have some at home. The price should be relatively low. My husband and I will go home and discuss it.
“You can all come to Su Teng Village to find me if you want to buy rapeseed. My name is Shen Qiuhua. You can ask the villagers, and they will know to point you in the right direction.”
The surrounding people would look for Shen Qiuhua if they were interested in buying rapeseeds.
Other villages did not have oil mills, so they often went to Northern Song Village to get them.
“Of course, don’t be rash and sell your rapeseed. You won’t get much oil now if you do.” Everyone expressed their gratitude to Shen Qiuhua.
Shen Qiuhua did not mention her husband’s name. If she did, everyone would know they were from the Su family. She knew to keep a low profile since they were outside Su Teng Village.
However, she could not stop someone like Li Shi from recognizing her. When he saw Shen Qiuhua, he excitedly greeted the couple, “Miss Shen! Mr. Su!”
The older couple heard a voice nearby and only realized it was Li Shi when he approached them. The older couple had previously met Li Shi and Zhou Shan when they first helped Su Binglan open a shop in town. The older couple knew the two were management talents Su Binglan had trained.
Shen Qiuhua’s expression changed when she looked at Li Shi. She said enthusiastically, “Oh, hello, Li Shi. Why have you come to Northern Song Village?”
She remembered her daughter saying that Li Shi did not seem to have any relatives, and Shen Qiuhua did not ask any more questions. After all, she did not have to worry about her daughter’s actions.
However, she looked at the woman on Li Shi’s back and the older man beside him. Shen Qiuhua guessed that they must be Li Shi’s parents.
‘Didn’t Binglan say Li Shi didn’t have any relatives?’ Shen Qiuhua’s heart was full of doubt.
“My parents live in Northern Song Village, Miss Shen,” Li Shi said, “My mother is in poor health, so I’m bringing her to see my boss.”
Shen Qiuhua knew the boss Li Shi was talking about was Su Binglan.
“Then you should hurry,” Shen Qiuhua said, “Binglan will be giving consultations this afternoon.’
“Miss Shen, are you here to get oil? Do you need my help?” To Li Shi, his boss’s matters were also his.
“There’s no need,” Shen Qiuhua said while waving, “We’re just waiting for the oil to be ready, then go home. Li Shi, you can use our oxcart to take your parents to Su Teng Village. It’s such a long journey. How can you walk?”
She was always sincere with her people. She knew Li Shi was a dutiful child when she saw him carrying his mother. Her heart ached for Li shi, so she hurriedly offered her oxcart to him.
“No, that’s okay, Miss Shen. You still need to transport your oil home.”
“You’ll need to return here after your mother’s consultation, so just take the oxcart, Li Shi. It won’t matter.”
Li Shi did not want to use the oxcart, but Shen Qiuhua insisted. Ultimately, he had no choice but to listen to his elder. He moved his mother onto the oxcart and helped his father up. Then Li Shi bowed to Shen Qiuhua and said, “Thank you, Miss Shen!”
“Why are you thanking me? We’re not strangers. Hurry up and go now. You’ll probably have to line up if you’re late.” Shen Qiuhua knew there was a long queue the last time her daughter did consultations. She looked at Mrs. Li and thought she should hurry and see Su Binglan.
Mr. and Mrs. Li also expressed gratitude to Su Fengmao and Shen Qiuhua, but the Su couple hurriedly waved.
After Li Shi drove the oxcart away, the surrounding people finally reacted to what they had heard.
‘IL-Li Shi is still alive!”
“Yeah, I heard he returned last night. He’s a good kid. His parents treated him terribly in the past, but he still misses and cares about them.”
A few Northern Song villagers discussed this matter, and only then did Shen Qiuhua and Su Fengmao realize what Li Shi had been through as a child. The Su couple’s hearts grew heavy as they knew life was difficult for Li Shi.
However, someone asked Shen Qiuhua, “Li Shi just called you Miss Shen and Mr. Su. Is your surname Su?”
“Are you the Su family from Su Teng Village?!”
“Oh my goodness, we didn’t know that oxcart belonged to your family.”
Everyone was amazed and excitedly began to get close to Shen Qiuhua and Su Fengmao.
“No wonder you have things like rapeseed. I heard that your daughter had discovered many new things. These must be good stuff, so we must buy them.”
“I also heard that Miss Su is a very good person and has helped many people.
Surely the price of these rapeseed seeds won’t be very high.”
As everyone chimed in one after another, Shen Qiuhua could only laugh dryly, not knowing how to explain herself. Still, she felt proud whenever others spoke highly of her daughter.
Li Shi drove the oxcart, bringing his parents to Su Teng Village. His heart felt warm, and he was grateful to his boss’s parents.
The distance between Northern Song Village and Su Teng Village was quite far. He could carry his mother on his back, but his father’s body could not handle walking such a long distance..