Qin Yihuai leaned over to Ye Zhinan and whispered to him about the Liu family.
"Their family was really poor in the early years. It was only after they married a daughter - in - law. The woman in their family is extremely ambitious, and gradually they've managed to make a better life."
Ye Zhinan nodded.
No wonder she has such a temper.
It's actually reasonable.
"I'd like to discuss something with you. Could you lend Brother Liu to us for weaving? If you don't want him to show up in public, we'll definitely keep it a secret."
Ye Zhinan leaned closer, rubbing her hands excitedly.
Wang Zhilan's face visibly fell. She opened her mouth several times but still couldn't say a single word.
"It's not that we don't want to help, but my husband Liu is really hopeless. If we give him a taste of something good, he'll only get worse in the future."
Ye Zhinan didn't expect Wang Zhilan to be so resistant to this matter.
She simply sat down and used her finger to dip in the tea, carefully analyzing the future.
"I don't dare to promise you that weaving will bring in mountains of gold and silver right away."
Her eyes were as calm as water, with a hint of determination hidden within.
It made Wang Zhilan can't help but restrain her temper and quietly listen to her continue.
"But in the future, there must be ways to make more money than farming, and weaving is one of them."
Ye Zhinan didn't seem to be lying when she was speaking.
She knew what Wang Zhilan was worried about.
It was nothing more than Brother Liu getting carried away by praise and completely falling in love with weaving.
But based on her observation, it probably wasn't the case.
"Brother Liu stopped weaving mostly not because he's afraid of you, but because he knows that farming is the foundation for now."
Even if the cloth is woven perfectly, if it can't be exchanged for money, it's just self - consolation.
When it comes to ideals and reality, Liu Dongxing knows how to weigh things.
Perhaps Ye Zhinan's words hit the nail on the head, because Liu Dongxing covered his face and began to cry.
"Miss Ye is really understanding. Unlike my wife, who simply doesn't understand my thoughts."
Ye Zhinan was so startled that she shivered all over.
This kind of talk is not appropriate!
She had witnessed Wang Zhilan's temper. If she got the wrong idea, Ye Zhinan would never be able to clear her name.
"Brother Liu, please be careful with your words," Ye Zhinan quickly waved her hand. "The on - looker sees most clearly. I'm just stating the facts from an on - looker's perspective. Please don't say any more."
Qin Yihuai also coughed a few times and shielded Ye Zhinan behind him.
Only then did Liu Dongxing realize his mistake and quickly tried to make amends.
"Yes, the person who understands my thoughts best in the whole world is my wife. She's also doing this for the good of our family. I know it all in my heart."
Seeing the frightened looks on everyone's faces, Wang Zhilan suddenly burst into laughter.
Then she took Ye Zhinan's hand and the two walked towards the kitchen.
"Since you're here, sit down and have a meal. Let's have a good discussion about the weaving business."
Surprise flashed in Ye Zhinan's eyes. She didn't expect Wang Zhilan to give in so quickly.
All the words she had prepared were swallowed back, leaving only joy in her heart.
"I can agree to this, but you have to promise me that in the future, Liu Dongxing can't put all his heart into weaving."
Wang Zhilan was still a bit skeptical, but after all, this was for the good of the village, so she definitely couldn't stop it.
The family still had to rely on farming for a living, so the conditions had to be made clear.
Liu Dongxing nodded repeatedly.
He had no other thoughts. He just wanted to use what he had learned to benefit the village. As for the rest, he knew what to do.
The four of them sat together and reached a consensus.
"In that case, I'll bring the materials over tomorrow."
Ye Zhinan didn't let Liu Dongxing show up in public.
After all, he was a man. Instead of chopping wood and farming at home, he was researching something that women usually did.
If word got out, he would probably be laughed at.
It's better to be on the safe side. After much thought, she decided to be cautious.
Liu Dongxing thanked her repeatedly and then waved his hand.
"No need. We have the materials at home, and your method is very simple. We don't need that much."
Ye Zhinan was calculating her silver in her heart. It would be a good thing if she could save some money.
But she still couldn't treat others badly.
"Okay. I'll calculate all the materials you use into silver and pay you. There are more than a hundred households in the village. You can't bear the cost alone."
As she said this, she looked at Qin Yihuai beside her.
Only after getting his affirmative look did she breathe a sigh of relief.
"In that case, I'll not decline your kindness."
The matter was easily settled. The two of them left the Liu family, and Ye Zhinan heaved a heavy sigh.
Today was a close call. Even now, she still felt scared when she thought about it.
"Even if we build the greenhouses, will it still be too late?"
A lot of time had been wasted back and forth, and the crops planted by the villagers were not growing well.
Even if they covered the greenhouses, it would still take time for the crops to grow.
This year was completely over.
Ye Zhinan tilted her head and looked at his changing expression, then suddenly burst into laughter.
"If it's too late, why would I go through so much trouble to make these plans?"
Qin Yihuai looked at her and hope gradually rose in his eyes.
He believed in her.
As long as it was something she was determined to do, he would support her unconditionally.
"Although it seems that the weather has turned cold, in fact, the temperature inside the greenhouse is still quite high. The villagers' crops are growing well. Covering the greenhouses can ensure a harvest before the snow falls."
She had specifically asked Sister Hong. In recent years, the snow had always fallen late.
If they followed the pattern, they could definitely take a chance.
Qin Yihuai listened to her words and slowly nodded. He sent her home and then slowly walked away.
"Wait a minute. I'd like to borrow some books from you. It'd be best if they're about the geography and culture of the northern border. It'll be convenient for me to learn about it."
Ye Zhinan had other plans in mind. Qin Yihuai remembered it in his heart and promised to bring the books to her in a few days.
The smile on her lips deepened. She watched as Qin Yihuai's figure disappeared into the vast night before pacing back into the room.
In recent days, many people had wanted to come and learn the weaving technique. They seemed enthusiastic, but actually had other motives.
Ye Zhinan refused everyone, including Sister Hong.
"I really have my own difficulties. If I have the opportunity, I'll definitely teach you. But it's not the right time for now. Please don't take it to heart."
Ye Zhinan lowered her head to apologize.
Sister Hong put away the displeasure on her face and casually waved her hand.
"It's not a big deal. I thought we were growing apart. Since you have your difficulties, I won't force you."
Sister Hong turned to leave. Ye Zhinan felt guilty and still spoke up.
"Normally, medicinal herbs don't need the temperature provided by greenhouses. Why are you asking about this?"
Ye Zhinan tilted her head and looked at Sister Hong, as if she wanted to get to the bottom of it.
Sister Hong didn't hide anything and rubbed her hands.
"To be honest, our family has little land. It was Inspector Qin who showed us the way and told us to grow medicinal herbs. But no matter how much profit we make, it's still just a little bit."