Chapter 138: Advising Liang Ladi to Grow Mushrooms

Sure enough, not long after, Liang Ladi, having figured out the situation in the big courtyard, found Yang Qing.

She wore an air of confidence, smiling like a spring breeze; any other man would surely be swayed by her few words.

"Yang Qing, Brother Qing."

That soft, coquettish voice made even the old lady shiver.

"Where did this flirtatious fox come from?"

Liang Ladi glanced embarrassedly at the old lady; this old lady, she couldn't afford to provoke.

"Hello, madam."

The old lady was disgusted by her earlier appearance and also became alert; this was a pretty widow, and at this time, for survival, many people would do things society cannot tolerate.

She didn't want her own granddaughter to suffer injustice.

The old lady grunted, keeping her eyes fixed on her.

Yang Qing put down his book, looked toward Liang Ladi; under the osmanthus tree shade, the fading heat was stirred up again by her.

It's hot, so people dress lightly; Liang Ladi is also the type who gets whatever she wants.

Cough cough.

"Comrade Liang, what do you need from me?"

Liang Ladi avoided the old lady's gaze, moved close to Yang Qing, bowing her head and lowering her waist.

"Brother Qing, I have something I'd like to discuss with you."

Yang Qing lifted his head and just caught a glimpse of a bright red.

His face flushed, and he quickly turned it away.

"Sit, sit, sit down and speak."

He didn't know whether she was doing it on purpose or not.

According to TV dramas, this woman isn't like that; it must be unintentional, surely unintentional.

Liang Ladi took in Yang Qing's reaction fully, and she smiled even happier.

She then sat down accordingly and continued.

"Yang Qing, you see, every household in the big courtyard has a vegetable rack, except ours."

"Our family is struggling; I alone have to raise four children, they're still so young, not enough to eat or keep warm."

"And we have no father; how will we survive from now on?"

Yang Qing nodded.

"It's not easy."

Seeing Yang Qing take the bait, she shifted her tone.

"Look at your vegetable plot, it's so big; could you spare us a bit?"

"Just a little is fine, as long as we have a vegetable leaf for each meal."

Sure enough, this guy set his sights on his vegetable garden.

Yang Qing raised his hand to stop her words.

"Your idea is dangerous, you know?"

"If you come today and let us spare some, tomorrow others will come asking me to spare some for them."

"Before long, my vegetable garden will become everyone's."

"I feel sorry for you now, but who will feel sorry for me later?"

Liang Ladi widened her eyes, looking utterly incredulous.

"How could that be? They already have their own vegetable racks."

Yang Qing chuckled and began to tell her about his family's situation.

"Back then, when I was young, someone came over today and said, 'Yang Qing, my bowl broke, lend me yours to use.'"

"They're neighbors; how could I say no to lending?"

"I lent it, but the next day someone else came saying, 'Yang Qing, we have guests and no stools, lend me yours.'"

"What to do? Lend or not lend?"

"Just like that, this borrowing, that borrowing, things go out and never come back; my sizable estate was lent out until nothing remained."

"When I went to ask for it back, they said, 'Who borrowed your things? Clearly they're ours.'"

"When I pressed them, they just laid it out: 'Old man, I borrowed it by my ability; what do I have to return it for?'"

"If I went again to cause trouble, they'd say I'm a capitalist and want to drag me through the streets."

"Whether there's an issue or not, they'd beat me up to make me behave."

"You think that's the end of it?"

"When there's nothing left in the house, isn't there still the house?"

"Today the house leaked, walls peeled and tiles fell; tomorrow the rafters rotted, we dismantled the house and removed the beams."

"The vegetable plot you think of is exactly where my family's house used to be."

Liang Ladi listened, dumbfounded.

"This, this how could it be possible."

"Is this still human, bullying a child?"

Yang Qing countered.

"Have you come without receiving any instruction?"

Liang Ladi was left speechless, and also felt a chill inside, realizing she had walked into a den of beasts.

"I now apply to leave; is it still possible in time?"

Conditions are good, is life important?

I don't want this vegetable field.

She really doesn't want to be this villain.

She said, getting up to leave, while still muttering indignantly, I, even if I'm in a tough spot, cannot become an accomplice to this bunch of beasts.

Yang Qing quickly grabbed her.

Wait, don't rush, why are you rushing?

Although the land can't be allocated to you, I happen to know some news that might be useful to you.

From this woman's behavior, this person still has a conscience; in that case, Yang Qing doesn't mind helping her.

Maybe he's another ally.

Liang Ladi asked curiously.

News? What news? I'm only interested in raising my children; I have no interest in anything else.

Yang Qing held her hand; this hand is a bit rough, prickly.

Please sit down first, and listen to me slowly.

Cough cough...

The old lady couldn't bear to watch.

Yang Qing quickly let go of her hand.

Liang Ladi didn't care at all; what's wrong with being pulled by a pale-faced person?

In the workshop, there's more groping.

This guy is at least easy on the eyes; besides, it wasn't intentional.

Go ahead and speak; if it's useful to me, I'll thank you.

How come these two words 'thank you' sound different coming from her mouth?

The old lady started to retort.

No need for your thanks; my family doesn't lack your three melons and two dates.

Yang Qing had already felt the old lady's scorching gaze.

Didn't dare to linger any longer.

Right now, the street still has a project, but it's still in the trial stage.

You can apply to join this trial.

Liang Ladi didn't understand.

What does that mean.

Yang Qing also didn't bother with those highfalutin things.

Grow mushrooms; the agricultural college provides technology; you plant according to requirements.

The harvest is yours; you can eat it yourself or sell it to the street.

How about it, are you interested?

Liang Ladi's eyes lit up.

Does that mean it's similar to a vegetable rack?

Yang Qing nodded in agreement.

If it goes bad, you won't make me compensate, right?

Yang Qing shook his head.

That's not possible.

You can't ask me for money for the things needed for planting, can you?

Yang Qing shook his head again.

That's not possible.

How long is the time?

Not long; short is twenty days, long is two months, you can harvest about ten times.

Liang Ladi then felt relieved; it's similar to vegetables, the key is you don't have to invest anything yourself.

Alright, I'll take care of this.

Where do I apply?

Yang Qing told her to go to the street office.

After Liang Ladi left, the old lady warned him.

Don't get involved with widows.

Especially those with many kids; they're all traps.

You can't even handle Chen Hong; don't have those crooked thoughts.

Be careful, or you'll be drained dry.

The old lady's words had a double meaning; Yang Qing hurriedly assured.

Grandma, do you see me as that kind of person?

I might have a thief's heart but no thief's guts; I'm afraid my wife will beat me to death.

The old lady then nodded.

That's right; a man having a capable wife isn't bad.

Chen Hong can support the family and guard the home; don't be ungrateful.

Look at Sha Zhu's family; isn't it troublesome?

Chen Hong is very considerate.