[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-siheyuan-farming-in-52-producing-billions-of-ton":3,"chapter-siheyuan-farming-in-52-producing-billions-of-ton-siheyuan-farming-in-52-producing-billions-of-ton-chapter-72":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Siheyuan: Farming in '52, Producing Hundreds of Millions of Tons of Grain",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2036640,3098,"Chapter 72","siheyuan-farming-in-52-producing-billions-of-ton-chapter-72",72,"\u003Cp>“I am the Third Uncle of the Sihe Academy; I know everyone in the courtyard like the back of my hand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Wan Ping'an is a child with a bitter life.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“He’s the only one left in his family, and he has no job. Fortunately, he’s quite capable; he has six acres of land and is very good at farming.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“The tomatoes, pumpkins, and watermelons he plants would have been tribute items in the past!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“I tell you, his income is definitely the highest in our Red Star Sihe Academy. No one can compare to him, not even Yi Zhonghai.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yan Fu spoke well of Wan Ping'an.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Good words aren’t spoken for free.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had already planned it: next time he saw Wan Ping'an, he would definitely tell him that he had spoken well of him in front of Matchmaker Zhang.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had to get some benefits!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“What’s his personality like?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Matchmaker Zhang got to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The two chatted for about five minutes, and Matchmaker Zhang had a good idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wan Ping'an would definitely become a trump card in her hand!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She decided to go see Wan Ping'an.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She turned and walked toward the backyard. Just as she reached the middle courtyard, she was blocked by a burly man, which gave Matchmaker Zhang a fright.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Are you Sha Zhu?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Matchmaker Zhang recognized him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When everyone gossiped, they had mentioned that He Great Qing of the Red Star Sihe Academy had a son who looked ‘mature for his age’—to put it nicely.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>To put it bluntly, he looked old before his time!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He was clearly still a young man, but his face was heading straight for middle age!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“It’s me, do you know me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sha Zhu was very surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“I’ve seen you once. Do you have something to say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Want me to introduce a partner for you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Matchmaker Zhang frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With Sha Zhu’s appearance, introducing a partner for him was really a bit difficult!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Those of similar age would definitely dislike him for looking old!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As for finding someone older than him, they might not be willing!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“That’s not urgent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sha Zhu’s face turned red.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“I want to talk to you about Wan Ping'an.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“I just heard you asking Third Uncle about Wan Ping'an’s situation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“You don’t know, Third Uncle is a coward who fears trouble and offending people; he doesn’t dare to tell the truth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Wan Ping'an has no love, no sympathy, doesn’t know how to respect the old, and is a violent maniac. He almost kicked me into...”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sha Zhu’s words stopped abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had been kicked in the balls; it was a bit shameful to say out loud, so he couldn’t!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“In short, Wan Ping'an is a complete villain.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Whichever girl marries him will surely be falling into a pit of fire. You must not ruin a girl's life; you cannot introduce a match for Wan Ping'an!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sha Zhu had only one goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>To sabotage Wan Ping'an!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You must remember, do not introduce a match for Wan Ping'an, don't ruin a girl's life!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After Sha Zhu finished speaking, he turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He was worried about being seen by others.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Speaking ill of Wan Ping'an behind his back—if it reached Wan Ping'an’s ears, Wan Ping'an would definitely not spare him!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Sick!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Matchmaker Zhang gave Sha Zhu a two-word evaluation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She arrived at the backyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Following Yan Fu’s directions, she found Wan Ping'an’s house.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Is Little Wan home?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Matchmaker Zhang knocked on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Matchmaker Zhang?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Please come in!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Matchmaker Zhang was a celebrity in this area; Wan Ping'an naturally knew her.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Little Wan, the new furniture you changed is really nice. It must have cost a lot of money, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Matchmaker Zhang looked at the furniture in Wan Ping'an’s house.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was all the best!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“It didn’t cost much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Taste the big watermelon I planted.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wan Ping'an took a watermelon and cut it open.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Then I won’t be polite!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Matchmaker Zhang had wanted to eat it for a long time. She picked up a piece and took a bite. Her eyes lit up instantly. It was worthy of being a one-mao-per-pound big watermelon.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was ten times more expensive than ordinary watermelon.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Very expensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But very worth it!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The taste was simply amazing!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Matchmaker Zhang ate three big pieces in one breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If her stomach hadn’t been full, she would definitely have eaten a few more.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Little Wan, uh, calling you that is a bit awkward. I’ll just call you Ping'an!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Ping'an, you’re not young anymore; it’s time to settle down. With your conditions, you can pick any girl you want. What kind do you like?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Give me a standard, and I’ll find one for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Matchmaker Zhang looked at Wan Ping'an, finding him more pleasing the more she looked.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She felt extremely regretful in her heart—her daughter had married too early; otherwise, even if she had to pester him, she would have taken Wan Ping'an down. He was definitely a golden son-in-law!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“I’m still young, no rush!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ping'an shook his head with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had a target.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jia Dongxu’s blind date was very likely Qin Huairu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He planned to intercept her.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A ‘not-yet-blackened,’ ‘first-hand’ Qin Huairu—wasn’t she fragrant?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“You’re not young!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Besides, even if you don’t plan to marry yet, you can date first and get the certificate in two years!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Matchmaker Zhang didn’t want to let go of such high-quality resources as Wan Ping'an.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“I’ll consider it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“If I need to, I’ll definitely trouble you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wan Ping'an didn’t close the door on the possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When Matchmaker Zhang left, Wan Ping'an even gave her a big watermelon.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Matchmaker Zhang was all smiles, promising to find a good girl for Wan Ping'an!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“A good girl?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“I’ll find a good girl myself!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“When Jia Dongxu goes on his blind date, I’ll snatch Qin Huairu away halfway. Let’s see how Jia Dongxu cries then?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Thinking of Qin Huairu, Wan Ping'an felt a surge of heat in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Soon there would be someone to warm the bed!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Jia family.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jia Zhang was lecturing Jia Dongxu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Dongxu, what do you want me to say about you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"For a young wife, you must find one who is obedient; beauty is secondary, can beauty be eaten as a meal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Also, the buttocks must be big; the bigger they are, the more sons she can give birth to...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jia Zhang's expression was serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jia Dongxu was her son, so what kind of daughter-in-law he found had to be up to her!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Mom, you're finding a wife for me, not for yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jia Dongxu was very dissatisfied and muttered in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What did you say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Jia Dongxu, are you still my son?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I'm telling you, everything your mother does is for your own good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jia Zhang was furious and pointed at Jia Dongxu's nose to lecture him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Outside the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jia Gen returned from work.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as he reached the door, he heard Jia Zhang's unique voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He stopped immediately and quietly retreated, his movements skillful, without making a sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sigh!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I shouldn't have married Jia Zhang in the first place!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I heard Factory Manager Yang say, doing something wrong, what is it called, one misstep leads to eternal regret?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Yes, that's the phrase, one misstep leads to eternal regret; marrying Jia Zhang was definitely one misstep leading to eternal regret, I hate it to death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jia Gen turned around and walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ever since he married Jia Zhang, he didn't like going home.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If he could work overtime, he would definitely work overtime; if he could stay outside a little longer, he would definitely stay outside a little longer, he just didn't want to go back and face Jia Zhang.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Old Jia, not going home again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yan Fugui teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As the gatekeeper of the Sihe Academy, he knew the living habits of most people.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jia Gen often reached his doorway, only to turn back and go out, wandering outside for a while before returning.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At first, he was a bit strange, but later he understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jia Gen went out just to hide in peace, to hide from Jia Zhang.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yan Fugui sympathized with Old Jia very much, never exposed him, and sometimes even took the initiative to help him cover up.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Sigh, just going out for a stroll!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jia Gen sighed and left the Sihe Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The back courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Fugui returned home.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Dad, I just saw Matchmaker Zhang, she's going to introduce a partner to Jia Dongxu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Jia Zhang hasn't cursed their family less, why don't we...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Damao planned to take revenge and sabotage Jia Dongxu's blind date.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Shut up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"For other things, you can mess around as you like, but not for a blind date.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It's too taboo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Besides, if the Jia family finds out, wouldn't they fight you to the death?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Fugui interrupted Xu Damao's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sabotaging someone's blind date was too damaging!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was too hateful!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Unless there was a deep hatred, it was not recommended!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Less than half an hour after Xu Fugui arrived home, he smelled a thick fragrance of meat; there was mushroom stewed chicken, rabbit meat, it must be Wan Ping'an's house.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He guessed right.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was indeed the dishes Wan Ping'an made.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wan Ping'an took out two lunch boxes, one filled with chicken meat, one filled with rabbit meat, and went out carrying them in a net bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ping'an, it's so late, are you still going out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yan Fugui was a bit surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Going out for something!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wan Ping'an nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He planned to go see Cai Quanwu and Han Dahe.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When Wan Ping'an went out, he happened to run into Jia Zhang who was going to the toilet.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She saw Wan Ping'an going out and was very excited, rushing to go home, but accidentally peed on her shoes, making her curse Wan Ping'an in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"When did you get back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jia Zhang had just arrived home when she saw Jia Gen sitting in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Forget it, I won't ask.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I just saw Wan Ping'an leave, he must be going to the six mu of land, maybe he won't be back tonight, at least not within an hour or two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jia Zhang was a bit excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What are you trying to do again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This time you must listen to me, behave yourself, and don't do anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Dongxu is about to go on a blind date, if something happens again, it will definitely affect his whole life!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jia Gen was rarely tough for once.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Mom, even if it's for my blind date!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jia Dongxu also pleaded.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hmph!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jia Zhang snorted and stopped talking.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Small Tavern.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wan Ping'an pushed the door and entered; he planned to take a jar of good wine to the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ping'an, I have ten more watermelons tomorrow, can you have Cai Quanwu find someone to help me deliver them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I'm too busy tomorrow, no time to pick them up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Huirong requested Wan Ping'an.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Alright, I'll have him find someone to deliver them to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wan Ping'an nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The watermelons he grew, as a cold dish to go with wine, had a very good response.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Huirong ordered goods time and time again.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ping'an brought the dishes and the wine to the six mu of land.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ping'an, it's so late, why did you come over?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cai Quanwu was very surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I came to see you guys, and by the way, check the land.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The bumper harvest of watermelons is inseparable from your efforts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wan Ping'an put down the dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Woof woof!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The big black dog wasn't having it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It ran around Wan Ping'an and even rubbed against him!\u003C\u002Fp>",1940,"2026-06-15T22:39:00.196Z","2026-06-17T08:47:01.271Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","8aedc603e137fa2993565a0deca8f97e83f0c3e6c97861327b2c407353683030","siheyuan-farming-in-52-producing-billions-of-ton-chapter-73","siheyuan-farming-in-52-producing-billions-of-ton-chapter-71",393,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsiheyuan-farming-in-52-producing-billions-of-ton-cover.jpg"]