Rebirth to the Eighties to Get Rich

Not only did Father Ji eat well, but so did Ji Jianyun.

His wife’s three meals could make him eat his own tongue. During the New Year, he knew that his wife was a good cook, but he did not experience that much of it until now.

In the morning, she gave him simmered bone broth congee, jujube congee, white lotus seed congee, and more. He could not imagine what his wife could not cook. Everything was delicious.

At noon, the meal was also very satisfying; at night, it was rich.

She helped raise Ji Jianyun’s spirit.

After dinner, Su Danhong gave the bowls and chopsticks to Ji Jianyun to clean up. He liked to help her with the housework, so she should always give him a chance to do it, shouldn’t she?

As a matter of fact, if she had arrived right now, then she would not have dared to do this. She never had any thoughts of this at first, but now that she had come here for so long, she would miraculously follow what the locals did.

Ji Jianyun was washing the dishes while Su Danhong was boiling water. It was for Ji Jianyun to soak his feet.

There were several herbs from the garden that she watered with the spiritual spring water. In addition to mosquito repellent herbs, there were medicinal ones that she put in the boiled water.

The couple were busy in the kitchen, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

Su Danhong suddenly remembered something and said, “Oh, right, Jianyun, let me tell you something.”

“What's the matter?” Ji Jianyun asked.

“Before you came back, eldest sister-in-law and second sister-in-law visited me. They wanted to return the 200 yuan so that they could manage the orchard with us,” Su Danhong replied.

Ji Jianyun was confused and asked, “And what did you say?”

“What can I say? I said to wait until you come back and that it’s your decision,” Su Danhong chuckled.

Ji Jianyun nodded. “Yeah, just leave it to me. The owner of this mountain area is already in my name, and there are records of it with the town committee. Eldest brother and second brother won't get involved.”

How could he not know what they wanted?

They watched the orchard develop and wanted to form a partnership. However, it was clear that he and his brothers had made a previous agreement. It was impossible for them to have the lotus root break when the fibers remained joined1. Moreover, he did not like to work with his brothers. Everyone was better off doing their own work. If not, then there would be conflicts in the future and it would destroy their relationship.

Su Danhong saw that he understood and was relieved.

After Ji Jianyun washed his feet, Su Danhong scooped up some medicinal water for him to soak in the yard.

At this moment, Ji Jianguo and Ji Jianye came. Su Danhong greeted them. She poured them tea and went back to their room. She knew that they would come today because Jianyun went out today. They would come as soon as they saw that he was all right.

That's also why she was quick and didn’t hide this matter from Ji Jianyun.

Ji Jianyun made Da Hei and the other dogs go back and invited his two brothers to sit down. Ji Jianguo and Ji Jianye saw that he was soaking his feet with medicinal water, but did not pay attention to those small details.

Without any subtlety, they got to the point.

“Jianyun, look, there is such a large area of land in the back mountain. If it was fully planted, then there would be a lot of trees, and if you rely on just yourself, then your hands might be too full. See, you are not alone, you have brothers. We can’t say much about Lao Si since he is in Jiangshui City, but eldest brother and second brother live in the village, and we can help you with everything,” Ji Jianguo said with a grin.

“I know. Even though Danhong insists on paying a wage, it’s only a little bit, so it’s fine. My brothers know that things have been settled. If we hire others, then there is no need for my brothers and you won’t be given a cent,” Ji Jianyun said solemnly.

“No, Lao San, that's not what eldest brother and I mean. What we mean is that the orchard is so big now. Even if you have just come back, we’re just afraid that you might not be able to handle everything. Besides, you don't have a lot of experience. Eldest brother and I have been doing farm work for so many years, so we have experience!” Ji Jianye explained at once.

“Right, right. Jianyun, those matters from New Years got pretty bad, but it was also because of our parents. We are their sons, so why did they have to give the money to Lao Si? 500 yuan is a lot of money!” Ji Jianguo complained.

They did not blame their wives for making a scene. They were just as unhappy on the inside!

They were all sons, so why should their parents give money to Lao Si, but not them? Lao Si only returned once or twice a year, so how could he show filial piety to their parents? It was them who took care of things!

If they didn’t get any money, then why should it be given to Lao Si? With this reasoning, how could they accept it!

Ji Jianyun didn't say anything about this. After all, it was only human nature. In fact, he was a little unhappy when he heard that their parents had given all their family wealth to Lao Si to buy a home. However, he didn’t blame his parents and scolded Lao Si in his mind.

Throughout their lives, their parents had never lived comfortably and now his two older brothers held a grudge.

“That’s in the past. Danhong took out money to settle it. There's no need to say any more because the results will still be the same. We have this orchard now. I don’t know if we can get the orchard completely ready, but I have already ordered another batch of fruit saplings. It will be delivered tomorrow. My friend knows a lot about managing fruit trees. When I learn some skills from him, I can take good care of the orchard,” Ji Jianyun said with a smile.

Ji Jianguo and Ji Jianye knew that the door to be vague did not exist anymore. After all, they were brothers, so they didn't hide it and opened the door to see the mountain2.

“Jianyun, we'll give you the 200 yuan back. How about we manage the orchard together?” Ji Jianguo asked.

Ji Jianye also looked at Ji Jianyun, and had the same intentions.

Ji Jianyun chuckled, “If I was still in the army, then such a large orchard cannot be managed by Danhong alone. Now that I am back, I can manage it myself. My friends have connections and we are all close friends. They will not make me suffer a loss. Eldest brother, second brother, just don't worry about it.”

Although he did not answer their questions directly, Ji Jianyun made it clear that there was no way for them to manage the orchard together.

He didn't know much about managing the orchard, but Danhong said he could go out and learn it while the orchard was being set up. As long as he was willing and he was not foolish, he believed that he could learn.

Ji Jianguo and Ji Jianye saw that there wasn’t another door, so they went back.

Su Danhong came out and stopped them. She said, “Eldest brother-in-law, second brother-in-law, wait a minute, this is the egg cake3 I just made today. You can take it back and let Hou Wazi, Xiaozhen, and Xiaoyu have a taste."

Each family had one bag, and it contained a lot. There were almost seven or eight egg cakes.

“There is no need, no need.”

They refused at once.

“Just take it back. It's all for my nieces and nephew. Tell them to come and play with me when they are free,” Su Danhong said and smiled.

It was only then that they took the bag and carried it back.

Although they were angry at Lao San for not being loyal to them, it did not last long because they were surprised by how they first declined but then accepted Lao San’s wife’s courtesy.

The things that the Lao San’s wife usually bought for their children were all good. Hou Wazi received a pair of sneakers from her; and Xiaozhen and Xiaoyu cherished the hairpin and doll from her.

Su Danhong politely saw them out. Then, she turned and closed the door, and saw her man looking at her with a mischievous glint in his eyes.

1. 藕断丝连 (ǒu​duàn​sī​lián) – idiom for being in contact with each other even though they are separated
2. 开门见山 (kāi​mén​jiàn​shān) – to get right to the point.
3. Pic