Chapter 1129: Delicious

Editor: Henyee Translations

The cassava field, adjacent to the floral field, spanned hundreds of mu and had been successfully planted and harvested that year. Once dried, Yuezheng Xiao arranged for someone to collect the cassava. Moreover, many other villagers had also planted cassava, and Yuezheng Xiao bought from them too, bringing immense joy to the villagers.

Qiao Xuan contemplated asking Yuezheng Xiao to gather some villagers and sign a contract for the supply and sale of cassava. The demand for cassava powder was high, not just in dessert stores but also in the general market. It was a cost-effective alternative to flour and had gained popularity among chefs in restaurants too. As a result, no matter how much cassava was planted in the village, it would all be sold out. Many families were eager to grow cassava for their own consumption as well.

Upon returning home, Qiao Xuan checked on the fruit trees in the yard. With her superpower, she could sense their steady growth.

Currently, only papayas and dragon fruits were bearing fruits, while the other trees were adorned with lush leaves.

Taotao’s eyes gleamed with excitement as she pointed at Qiao Xuan, enthusiastically expressing her delight, “The lychees and longans from our trees are incredibly tasty and sweet. Everyone in the family loves them! The mangoes have a wonderful fragrance, but they are quite sour before ripening. Once ripe, they are delicious, though the core inside is a bit large and can stain clothes easily. Mom doesn’t allow Qing and Junyan to eat it, and Sister-in-law doesn’t fancy it either. So, Third Sister-in-law and I are lucky to enjoy them!”

“And let’s not forget the dragon fruits, papayas, grapefruits, and oranges—they are all incredibly delicious too! In the cellar, we have a surplus of grapefruits, oranges, and cantaloupes from Hami. Mom thinks the cantaloupe skin looks thicker than watermelons, and the flesh is firm. We’ve stored many of them, and since Fifth Sister-in-law is back, she should try some more.”

“Oh, Fifth Sister-in-law, please come and take a look at the strawberries I’ve been planting. They’re thriving, just as you said. There’s one more fruit ready to grow, and I’ve taken great care of them. The fruits are exceptionally sweet, soft, fragrant, and incredibly red and beautiful! Our children adore them!”

Qiao Xuan felt elated to hear Taotao’s narration and smiled brightly. “Exactly! With the right method, we can plant even more next year!”

Taotao expressed her gratitude, saying, “These strawberries are undoubtedly delicious and special varieties! Without Fifth Sister-in-law’s guidance, we wouldn’t have known how to take care of them. We are truly fortunate to have you!”

Qiao Xuan humbly replied, “Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad to be of help.”

They exchanged warm smiles.

The strawberries were thriving well, displaying their resilience even at this time. The leaves remained green and showed no signs of decay, with some even on the verge of blooming.

However, they wouldn’t bear fruit during this time of the year. Qiao Xuan advised Taotao, “As it gets colder, trim the strawberries with scissors, but remember to keep the roots intact. We can cover them with straw to keep them warm during winter. When spring arrives and the weather warms up, we can loosen the soil and provide fertilizers to ensure their continued growth.”

Taotao nodded eagerly in agreement.

In addition to strawberries, Qiao Xuan had also planted kiwis, which were a new variety she had collected on her way here.

Taotao’s eyes sparkled with excitement. Even without Qiao Xuan’s explanation, she was already looking forward to enjoying the fruits next year. She had complete faith that they would be incredibly delicious. After all, her Fifth Sister-in-law always brought home the most delicious foods!