flstandardbreds Chapter 151 Alarm from Plants
Chapter 151 Alarm from Plants
Yan Wanwan's eyes sparkled, and she said gratefully, "Sister, how much money are you prepared to give?"
Yan Xiaorui: “…”
"Ahem! There's no rush for this."
Yan Xiaorui looked worried and advised earnestly, "Sister, we haven't even finished taking care of the farmland we've reclaimed yet, and now we have to start reclaiming the wasteland. How much manpower and resources will it take! We need to develop steadily and step by step. We can't rush for quick results."
"Don't worry, I've already checked. The other arable land is now in good condition. With regular care, there won't be any problems. Our Nanping Prefecture is vast and sparsely populated. It would be a shame to leave those wastelands idle. It's such a waste. By building canals and dams, we can turn wasteland into treasure, grow more food, and we won't be controlled by others in the future."
Her last words touched Yan Xiaorui's heart, but she quickly frowned, her face showing confusion. "Shouldn't the imperial court be responsible for these measures?"
"This is my fiefdom, and the imperial court never interferes."
Yan Wanwan explained, a hint of sarcasm flashing in her eyes.
In fact, Yan Wanwan had long realized the potential of those wastelands. The fertility of the soil there even exceeded that of existing farmland, but it had been abandoned because of the poor terrain.
She sighed slightly and continued, "If the court doesn't provide money, then all expenses will have to come from your pocket. Don't let your family's wealth be wasted by then."
Yan Wanwan blinked excitedly, "So, big sister, how much do you want to sponsor?"
Yan Xiaorui: “…”
She couldn't help but look up at the sky in silence. Was there no way to avoid this topic?
"Sister, this is a huge project for you. I think I can't be of much help here. How about this, can you see if you can assign me some other work? As long as it's something you ask me to do, I'll definitely do it!"
After saying that, Yan Xiaorui smiled embarrassedly.
Yan Wanwan couldn't help but burst out laughing and said, "Sister, look at what you said. I was just joking. But there's something that really needs your help."
Yan Xiaorui was immediately interested when she heard this and asked hurriedly, "What's the matter?"
"I plan to reclaim a large amount of wasteland, and there is currently a huge shortage of manpower. The number of people in our Nanping Prefecture is limited, and I am afraid it will be difficult to meet the demand. Therefore, I hope my sister can recruit some people from other places." Yan Wanwan said seriously.
Yan Xiaorui nodded in agreement and said, "This isn't difficult. The wages offered by Nanping Prefecture have always been generous, and many people from other places have wanted to come and get a job here. However, you specifically emphasized this to me. Do you have any special requirements?"
Yan Wanwan smiled and praised, "As expected of my sister, you guessed it right away. I'd like to trouble you to help screen out those with unknown identities and ulterior motives during recruitment. Our Nanping Prefecture has finally developed and has achieved the current good situation. I don't want some unruly people to sneak in and ruin this great situation."
After hearing this, Yan Xiaorui looked troubled and sighed, saying, "If it's anything else, I can find a way to control it. But investigating a person's background is really not an easy task. How can it be figured out in just a few words?"
Yan Wanwan hurriedly explained, "Sister, don't worry. You just need to pick out those who look suspicious, and leave the subsequent investigation to me."
Upon hearing this, Yan Xiaorui breathed a sigh of relief and responded readily, "That's great! Just tell me how many people you need, and I'll definitely get this done beautifully and properly for you."
"Thank you so much, my dear sister!" Yan Wanwan's eyes curved with gratitude.
Yan Xiaorui's eyebrows curved, a gentle smile on the corner of her lips. She stretched out her finger and gently poked Yan Wanwan's head. The action was intimate and natural, and her voice was full of intimacy and teasing: "You, girl, have become more and more lovable since you came to Jingzhao Prefecture. You are very different from before."
The corners of Yan Wanwan's mouth, which were originally filled with smiles, froze slightly, and a trace of imperceptible tension flashed in her eyes.
She stared at Yan Xiaorui's face, carefully discerning the meaning behind her words. After confirming that Yan Xiaorui was just saying it casually and had no other hidden meaning, she quietly breathed a sigh of relief, a sweet smile returning to her face, and softly said, "It was only after I got out that I truly understood how good my family was to me, especially you, my sister, who has been the best person to me in this world."
Yan Xiaorui's cheeks flushed slightly when she was praised like this, like the first blooming peach blossoms in spring, shy and charming.
She nodded gently, her eyes full of smiles. "You're absolutely right. I've been away from home for so long, and I've always missed my mother and brother. I wonder if my father has returned home yet?"
A sharp light flashed across Yan Wanwan's eyes, then disappeared in an instant. She quickly restrained her emotions, a gentle expression on her face, and softly comforted her, "Don't worry, sister. Now that we have news about Dad, I think it won't be long before Dad returns home and our family can be reunited."
"Really? That's great!"
Yan Xiaorui's eyes were full of surprise and anticipation, and her voice unconsciously rose a few notes.
For a long time, she had always believed that her father was a businessman who traveled around the country and was away from home all year round to run his business. Moreover, every time he returned, he would bring back a dazzling array of rare and precious treasures, which made her never have the slightest doubt about his identity.
The two sisters chatted for a while, and soon Yan Wanwan came out of the house.
As Yan Wanwan returned home, she pondered the idea of using plants and mechanical equipment to control the canals once they were completed. This would not only save significant manpower and resources, but also significantly improve detection results.
Since arriving in Nanping Prefecture, she'd discovered that, while the population wasn't large, the plant resources were incredibly rich, providing her with ample energy. However, her abilities had reached a bottleneck, and she struggled to break through. She wondered if growing more plants would help her reach new heights.
Yan Wanwan strolled leisurely on the streets of Nanping Prefecture, looking at the smiling people around her who lived and worked in peace and contentment, and felt a sense of peace in her heart.
Suddenly, the alarm sounds of the plants echoed in her mind. Yan Wanwan's face suddenly changed. She looked up and shouted to the people on the street, "Everyone, get to an open area immediately! Move quickly!"
The people were suddenly shocked by her shrill shout, as if time had frozen for a moment. They then whispered to each other, confusion written all over their faces, and countless pairs of eyes shot towards her like searchlights.
The crowd was in an uproar, everyone was talking in low voices.
"Are you just standing there waiting to die? Run to the open space!" Yan Wanwan shouted frantically in her heart, wishing she could rush up and drag these people away one by one.
If she hadn't been unable to use her supernatural powers due to special circumstances, she would have wanted to grow millions of branches immediately and "throw" all these people to a safe place. Why waste her breath here?
Just when the situation was at a stalemate, someone in the crowd suddenly pointed at her and shouted excitedly, "That's County Master Yan! Everyone, listen to her."
Everyone finally woke up from their dream. Although they still had doubts, they stood up one after another and walked quickly towards the open space she pointed to.