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Chapter 173 - 173 173 Calculation from Various Parties (2)_1
Chapter 173 - 173 173 Calculation from Various Parties (2)_1
?Chapter 173: Chapter 173: Calculation from Various Parties (2)_1 Chapter 173: Chapter 173: Calculation from Various Parties (2)_1 “I speculate that maybe the seeding time is incorrect,” said Lin Ziyin after pondering over it.
“We sow in May. Any earlier than that, the temperature is too low for the seeds to germinate,” Master Hui Lian explained hurriedly, “Winter in Feng City is slightly longer than in the south after all.”
“You can sprout the seeds beforehand,” Lin Ziyin said, “As long as the temperature is maintained, seeds can be propagated indoors, and then transplanted in May.”
“How are they transplanted?” Master Hui Lian asked with surprise, “Aren’t they directly scattered onto the field?”
“That’s why I want to change the way we cultivate rice. I wonder if the temple dares to try this with us?” Lin Ziyin questioned.
Horrified, Master Hui Lian widened his eyes, not readily agreeing this time.
Both the host and Master Hui Zhen tightened their frowns seriously.
Lin Ziyin stayed patient, sipping tea quietly while waiting for their final decision.
Indeed, even for Ding’an Temple, the lands are their lifeline. Like farmers, nobody dared randomly making decisions involving their land.
“How sure are you, benefactor?” After a long silence, it was the host who broke it.
“Hard to say, I am just trying this out myself,” Lin Ziyin answered lightly, not promising too much.
“Please give us a moment to contemplate and discuss, benefactor,” the host told her cautiously.
“Take your time, masters,” Lin Ziyin courteously replied.
Hui Zhen and Hui Lian shared a deep glance before following the host out of the guest room.
Left alone in the room, Lin Ziyin relaxed, indulging herself in her own company. The sound of the chanting from outside brought tranquility to her heart for no reason.
Only after an hour did Master Hui Zhen and the others return.
“Benefactor Lin, we appreciate your courage and meticulousness. After discussing, we have decided to tentatively plant ten acres of land using this method,” the host declared, looking at Lin Ziyin.
“Great, I will do my best to ensure a good harvest. By then, I will supply the seedlings for the temple,” Lin Ziyin added.
“Thank you, Benefactor,” the host graciously expressed.
“You’re welcome,” Lin Ziyin said smilingly, “It’s getting late, though. I should go. I’ll come by daily for the next two weeks.”
“The roads may not be safe. I’ll arrange for the temple’s martial monks to escort you daily,” the host offered.
“Brother, let me take care of that,” Master Hui Zhen volunteered cheerfully.
“Amitabha. Since you’re willing, I will leave Benefactor Lin’s safety up to you then,” Host replied while clasping his hands together.
On the way back, Master Hui Zhen seemed pleased, sharing the oxcart ride with a few martial monks. “Miss Lin, I’ll bring some of us to your place for a meal tomorrow.”
“Sure,” Lin Ziyin agreed happily. With their current resources, having a couple more guests wouldn’t be a problem.
“We’ve arrived, thank you, gentlemen,” Lin Ziyin leaped from the oxcart at her doorstep.
“Please don’t forget our breakfast tomorrow,” Hui Zhen reminded her again before leaving.
“I won’t forget, dumplings,” Lin Ziyin replied, laughing.
Master Hui Zhen burst into laughter and took off.
“Ziyin, you’re back?” Old Lady Bai and Sister-in-law Bai came over smiling, grasping baskets in their hands.
“Old lady, sister-in-law,” Lin Ziyin greeted them with a smile.
“How’s the business at the market?” The Bai Family did not know about Lin Ziyin’s share of the vegetarian feast in Ding’an Temple. They just heard that the temple was using the Lin Family’s soybean products, soy sauce, tofu, and so forth, and Lin Ziyin needed to negotiate with them these days.