Back to the 70s: My Childhood Sweetheart Spoils Me Rotten-Chapter 79 - 78 The Solution

"Wow, wow, we can finally call it a day." Zhan Jing was excited.

Gong Ruini wasn’t much better off, she was really nervous.

Especially seeing Zhao Xuran so seriously inspecting every result of their work over and over again, yet unable to discern his expression, made Gong Ruini anxious.

Fortunately, the final result was good, allowing Gong Ruini to breathe a sigh of relief, "So, can we go inside now?"

"Brother, did we really pass?" Zhao Guangran still felt a bit dazed, always suspecting his big brother would turn around and say their work wasn’t up to standard.

What does that mean, is he questioning him? Zhao Xuran indicated that since his brother was so doubtful, he could really continue working, "You can keep working."

Gong Ruini really wanted to give Zhao Guangran a smack or two, they already said it was approved, why is he still so worried?

Well, this is just great, sigh, how can a teammate on the same boat be such a pig teammate, Gong Ruini really worried about whether bringing Zhao Guangran over would work?

Gong Ruini was genuinely concerned that instead of fooling Zhao Xuran, they might end up fooling themselves, which would be a huge joke.

Zhao Guangran was even more regretful, blaming his own big mouth, "Brother, there’s no more snow already."

Really no snow? Zhao Xuran indicated that wasn’t a problem, "It’ll snow tomorrow, then you can continue."

"No more, no more." Zhao Guangran stated he wasn’t a fool, and even if he was willing, Gong Ruini wouldn’t be.

"What no more." Zhao Gang’s cheerful voice came from outside the courtyard.

"Dad, you’re back." Zhao Guangran surged forward to welcome Zhao Gang’s return, skillfully dodging the topic.

Zhao Gang, seeing the yard full of snow piles and his youngest son’s enthusiastic demeanor, thought, "Did it all pass?"

Could it be that his eldest didn’t let up? But this time Zhao Gang was definitely going to lend a hand.

The two big kids have done such a good job, can’t be too strict.

"Passed, passed, Dad, I’m really exhausted, do you have any treats?" Zhao Guangran remembered his dad always brought treats back when he went out.

Seeing his son constantly circling him, Zhao Gang felt great joy.

Even without a dear daughter, seeing his youngest son’s enthusiasm was truly satisfying.

Gong Ruini stepped forward to take the items from Gong Tao’s hands, "Dad, you’ve worked hard."

"Was the journey okay?" Gong Ruini noticed their empty hands which indicated everything was sold out, including the usual treats.

"Good, went smoothly." His daughter might not be clingy, but she was considerate and caring.

Gong Tao felt even more gratified, while that kid next door only cared about food, never asking about the hardships of the journey.

Zhao Gang didn’t mind his friend’s smug expression, his youngest son might be good at sweet-talking, but he’s not a daughter, right?

Patting his son’s head, "Come in, we have something to discuss today." Remembering the money in his pocket and the new orders, Zhao Gang felt exceptionally good.

If it weren’t for worrying about scaring people on the road, Zhao Gang would have sung all the way home.

Having something to discuss, Gong Ruini knew it was likely about expanding the planting, sigh, can’t avoid it, no matter the dissatisfaction, money-making required compromise.

Returning to the kang, Zhao Gang changed his habit of eating first, "Today’s vegetables were in high demand, they asked if we could provide more before Spring Festival."

Knowing these vegetables were welcomed, Zhao Gang was delighted to find them hugely popular.

"Great." Cai Meina, hearing about the vegetables being sold out, didn’t know the price, but Zhao Gang’s joy indicated the price was definitely good.

Cai Meina, stuck at home these days, finished making new clothes from previously collected fabrics, found the new tasks exciting after boredom.

Expanding the planting was good news for the kids, including Zhao Guangran, everyone was cheerful because Zhao Gang said a word.

"This New Year, we’ll make it sumptuous, buy pastries, buy candies." The old customers not only wanted to pay but also promised to find some coupons, so fullest spending was encouraged.

Everyone makes money to live better lives, making sure this year was comfortable and exciting.

Zhao Guangran was the first to be won over, "Dad, I’ll work hard."

"I’ll burn firewood." Zhao Guangran was willing to exert effort for food.

Gong Ruini watched the excited people, no matter her dissatisfaction, she couldn’t dampen the mood.

Cai Meina noticed a problem, "How do we expand?" That house is already full of pots on the ground and the kang, there’s no space to expand.

Can’t put them in the house where Ni Zi will live later, right?

"Ni Zi and them will move in the spring, first plant in their house." Zhao Gang apologized to the children, having promised to let them move in sooner, only to delay now.

Move in springtime? Why would Zhao Guangran be unwilling, he didn’t actually want to move away from his parents, only forced before.

With a delay possible now, why wouldn’t he agree, "Sure, I have no objection, as long as you agree, Dad."

"Me too." Gong Ruwen knew his dad needed money to build a house.

"Me too." Gong Ruini had no choice but to reluctantly consent in the end.

However, Gong Ruini was curious if they’d have to move whenever winter vegetables were planted, that seemed too troublesome.

This question wasn’t only from Gong Ruini, even Zhan Jing had it, no way could so many people squeeze on one kang.

Zhao Gang had actually discussed this on the way back with Gong Tao, "We think that pit can be used." ƒreewebɳovel.com

"Pit?" Gong Ruini recalled the big pit, no lighting, could veggies grow without light? But the temperature should be okay underground.

"We can grow chives, I plan to experiment in a few days, if feasible, we could have more veggies before Spring Festival, if not, I’ll think of something, if worse, run a power line for lighting, though that would hike the electric bill." If possible, Zhao Gang would avoid this approach.

Expensive electricity could raise suspicions, someone envious might report, while growing chives shouldn’t have such issues.

Change the crop? Fine, as long as there’s no moving house every winter in the future, Gong Ruini agreed.

Even if small veggies cluttered the house in the future, living with extra greens was acceptable as having plants around.

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