Reborn as a Fake Heiress Marrying the Tycoon novel Chapter 399

Chapter 399: Aunt Zhang’s Help

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Under the assistance of Aunt Zhang, Gu Zi, with a basket in hand, proceeded inward. Aunt Zhang followed closely behind, looking for ways she could lend a hand to Gu Zi.

Gu Zi gestured for Aunt Zhang to take a seat. There were small stools scattered around the courtyard. Setting her basket down, she picked up a hoe and continued to dig trenches in the soil. She planned to use these trenches to plant the seedlings. Three trenches were dug in a small patch of earth, each perfectly sized for the fennel, mint, and coriander she intended to plant.

Aunt Zhang watched her. Gu Zi was clad in a white shirt and blue casual pants. Her beautiful, seaweed-like hair was tied back with a band, and she wore a wide-brimmed straw hat. Underneath the hat was a stunning face that drew the gaze of those around her. Sweat from her digging had dampened her collar, adding a certain charm to her appearance.

She worked with a serious dedication. Despite her delicate appearance, her digging was surprisingly efficient. Aunt Zhang, a countrywoman, had seen many city girls in her time, most of them pampered and delicate, but none were as hardworking as Gu Zi.

A woman like Gu Zi was a rare find. The more Aunt Zhang watched her, the

more she liked her. She approached Gu Zi and said, “You’ve dug these trenches well, but if you want to grow mint properly, this soil won’t do. It needs to be mixed.”

Gu Zi paused her work, wiping the sweat from her brow with a handkerchief. She laughed and said, “Ah, could you help me mix the soil then? I thought as long as there was soil, the plants would grow. It seems I still have a lot to learn about farming from you.”

Aunt Zhang laughed heartily, more than willing to assist. She glanced around the courtyard, spotting a pile of river sand that Gu Zi had previously used for a clay oven. Aunt Zhang fetched some of it, then went with Gu Zi to gather some decomposed leaves. She also brought some organic fertilizer from her home.

“Having soil is enough for plants to survive, but to thrive, they need the right kind of soil. For mint, you need a base of leaves, river sand, and organic fertilizer. I’ve already prepared the mint seedlings at home, so you can plant them directly.”

As Aunt Zhang spoke, she began to mix the soil. Gu Zi was not one to stand by idly. She pitched in, working alongside Aunt Zhang.

She also listened attentively to Aunt Zhang’s advice, taking note of the key points like a diligent student listening to her teacher.