Chapter 512: A Fulfillment of Duty
Chapter 512: A Fulfillment of Duty
Jiang Xia suggested, "We have grapes at home, but how about growing passion fruit? I'm craving some passion fruit."
Even though Zhou Cheng Lei had been to many places and was relatively well-traveled, he was still a little lost, "Passion fruit?"
"Passion flower, have you heard of it? I want to grow that," Jiang Xia said, her mouth watering at the thought of the fruit's aroma. But the season wasn't right; it seemed there were no passion fruits available at this time.
Zhou Cheng Lei had heard of passion flowers and even tasted them. The fruit was indeed fragrant, but it had little flesh and was mostly seeds, and it was sour.
However, Jiang Xia had a preference for sour fruits at the moment, so her desire to eat them was quite normal.
"Next time when Dad goes to collect dried fish, ask him to bring back a few plants to grow. I've never seen anyone growing them around here," said Zhou Cheng Lei, knowing that people in that region grew them.
"Okay," Jiang Xia agreed.
Zhou Cheng Lei asked further, "What about the outer circle? Should we buy some flowers to plant later?"
Jiang Xia shook her head, "We won't be staying here for long. Flowers require regular care, so let's just plant vegetables when we come to stay."
Vegetables could be harvested in about twenty days, and since she planned to stay here for about a month to give birth, it was more convenient than planting flowers.
As Zhou Cheng Lei loosened the soil, he said, "We can't grow green leafy vegetables at this time of year. We can only plant chives, amargoso, baby bok choy, and tender Chinese cabbage. But they won't grow as well as in autumn and winter, and they'll stay small and easily attract insects. Which one do you want to plant? I'll bring some seeds from home later."
The space was limited, so if they planted tender Chinese cabbage and baby bok choy, it would only last for a day or two. Growing melons, on the other hand, would provide a longer harvest period.
However, how long they could eat from the harvest wasn't important, and they didn't expect to grow enough vegetables on this small rooftop garden to feed the whole family. It was simply a pipe dream.
It could only serve as a way to pass the time.
Jiang Xia surveyed the small garden, "Let's plant a few chili peppers and eggplants around the outer circle."
A few chili peppers and eggplants would be enough for one meal.
"Then let's also plant some baby bok choy and tender Chinese cabbage! Aren't you going to plant watermelons and cantaloupes? Forget about the other vegetables."
The other vegetables could be bought, and the village's vegetable garden would likely have plenty of melons, amargoso, and amargoso, so they could just pick some when they wanted to eat them.
"Okay," Zhou Cheng Lei agreed.
Planting baby bok choy and tender Chinese cabbage on the rooftop should be feasible, as planting them in the garden would easily attract insects.
Zhou Cheng Lei finished preparing the soil and first planted the watermelon and cantaloupe seeds in the flower beds on both sides.
After the rain, the soil was already moist, but he still watered it.
Once he finished with everything, Zhou Cheng Lei said, "I'll go buy some vegetables to cook for dinner."
For dinner, Zhou Cheng Lei planned to go out and buy some seafood and vegetables to cook at home.
He had already called the village and informed Zhou Mu that he wouldn't be returning for dinner, so they would eat at the city house.
"Okay," Jiang Xia replied.
As the two of them went downstairs, they saw Jiang Fu knocking on the door.
Jiang Xia smiled and asked, "Dad, why are you here? Did you knock for a long time? We were planting watermelons upstairs."
Jiang Fu happened to pass by before going to a dinner engagement and specifically came up to inform them about the day's events. After hearing Jiang Xia's words, he said, "You can plant more vegetables and fruits. I'll come by regularly to water them when I go jogging."
Zhou Cheng Lei opened the door and invited Jiang Fu in.
Jiang Fu then explained the situation and mentioned that he had reported it to the police. After the investigation was clear, they would handle it accordingly, "I'll advise her to come forward and confess. That way, she can get a reduced sentence or fine."
Jiang Fu, seeing that the perpetrator was about the same age as his daughter and had been deceived, wanted to give her some advice.
Zhou Cheng Lei's voice turned cold, "That's a fulfillment of duty."
"The investigation might take some time. During this period, the relatives from the other side might keep coming to find you. Do you want to stay in the city for a while?"
Zhao Chenglei turned to look at Jiang Xia. He also had the same thought, mainly that his aunt and uncle would definitely send someone to visit. He didn't want Jiang Xia to face these matters and affect her mood.
Jiang Xia shook her head. "I'll stay in the city, and you'll stay in the city too. Dad is going out to sea again. Why don't I let Mom go alone? It's fine, not everyone can affect my mood."
Zhao Chenglei said, "I can bring Mom over, or I can go out to sea from the city. Besides, Mom doesn't mind. She'll just scold us when she gets back."
"Zhou Zhou still has school. I'll also scold them! We didn't do anything wrong, why should our whole family hide from them? If we hide, they'll think they're right! They'll think we're guilty! If anyone has the face to come, I'll scold them too!"
"Do you want me to beg them for mercy? If I don't go and scold them, I'd be a saint! Speaking of which, should I take the initiative and scold them first?"
Jiang Fu: "..."
Zhao Chenglei: "..."
The latest, smallest, and shortest one is the one who speaks at 6:9 in the morning.
In the end, Jiang Fu didn't dare to advise his daughter. Pregnant women's emotions are easily affected, and when his wife was pregnant before, her emotions were very unstable. He was truly afraid that his daughter would go and argue with others and not win, ultimately angering herself and her three unborn grandchildren.
Moreover, village women arguing—what kind of swear words wouldn't they shout?
Not only would they curse with their mouths, but they'd also start fighting!
How could his daughter, with her big belly, be a match for those women who could carry a load of water and still run up the mountain?
"There's no need to argue with those people, it's useless. It will only make people think it's a spectacle. If they come and argue fiercely, just call the police. You can close the door and let them argue until they're tired." Jiang Fu didn't dare say too much, lest his daughter's emotions become agitated. He quickly changed the topic, asking what vegetables were planted on the rooftop. He said he would start watering them tomorrow.
Jiang Xia replied, "I haven't planted any vegetables yet, only watermelons and cantaloupes. Dad, if you want to plant something, you can."
Jiang Fu smiled and said, "Then I'll find some seeds to plant first. Since you two don't have time to come and stay, I'll just pick the vegetables and take them home to eat."
"Dad, you can plant whatever you want to eat."
Jiang Fu said a few more words, and it was time for him to leave. He signaled his son-in-law to take good care of his daughter, not to let her argue with others while pregnant. One wrong move, and it would be too late for regrets.
The next morning, Jiang Fu went for an early morning run and also brought breakfast for the couple.
He also had a key to this house. Zhao Chenglei had previously left a set of keys at the Jiang family's.
Jiang Xia was still asleep, and after chatting with Zhao Chenglei for a while, Jiang Fu reminded him to never let Jiang Xia go and argue with others. Then he left.
After Jiang Xia woke up and had breakfast, the two of them returned to the village.
Upon returning to the village, Zhao Chenglei told Zhou Mu about what Lei Yuzhen had done and also mentioned the possible consequences for Jiang Fu and the likelihood of his aunt's family coming over.
Xu Ling was also there.
Zhou Mu was so angry that she directly scolded, "What are you doing? Begging for mercy? Is there any love left in this family, still has any love? There's no love left! There's no need to visit relatives in the future! Do they still have the face to come? I'll scold them to death! They don't need to come! I'll go! She gave her such a good job, and she doesn't show gratitude. Instead, she does such an ungrateful and unfilial thing, a despicable act that shocks the heavens! She's truly heartless and ruthless!"
Xu Ling was also shocked after hearing this! Fifty or sixty thousand yuan was enough to build a multi-story house in the village! How dare Lei Yuzhen do this?!
Two days later, Da Biao Shun came early in the morning.
Thank you, my dear readers, for your concern. Today, I feel much better!
Regular updates will resume.
I'll slowly make up for the two missing chapters, so please bear with me~
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