Stay Home Daddy: I Was Reborn After My Daughter Passed Away
Chapter 100: Hundred Abundant Harvest in Space_1

Chapter 100: Hundred Abundant Harvest in Space_1

Upon hearing this, the village chief’s eyebrows twitched.

Recently, there had been no shortage of rumors about Gu Chen in the village, some saying that Gu Chen had made a good amount of money selling vegetables.

Others said Gu Chen had gone to the city to engage in thievery.

The most preposterous claim was that he was trafficking people.

There were always rumors of all sorts.

If it had been just a few people discussing it, the village chief could have understood.

But now everyone was only talking about him, which was something that had never happened before in the village.

He had now become the subject of everyone’s discussion during their leisure time.

But from this letter, the village chief felt he was different from what everyone had been saying about him.

How could someone who can write such words be the kind of person everyone described him to be?

The contrast between a ruffian and an intellectual was just too great.

The village chief couldn’t help but be filled with interest in Gu Chen.

What kind of person was he really?

After a while, he finally spoke to Old Wang, "That, tell him for me, say that once I’m done with my busy schedule, I’ll make a special trip to thank him."

He was extremely curious about this young man who was the subject of all the village gossip.

Once he had successfully buried his mother, he was determined to see for himself what this person was really like.

What other secrets he might have.

Upon hearing these words, Old Wang was thrilled, so much so that he washed his face quickly after getting home and was ready to deliver this good news to Gu Chen.

He thought it was a good thing.

It was something to be proud of!

With an air of nonchalance, Gu Chen nodded, "Okay, I got it."

Seeing his composure, Old Wang grew curious and leaned forward with a puzzled face, "You kid, the village chief is coming personally to thank you, and that’s your attitude?"

Why isn’t the kid excited?

This is such a prestigious matter.

Gu Chen didn’t take the matter seriously, and he shrugged his shoulders.

"Isn’t this attitude quite fine?"

The village chief just mentioned it, he didn’t specify a date, maybe it was just a polite remark?

Besides, even if the village chief did come, it wouldn’t mean they’d give me any extra land, so what’s there to get excited about?

If he comes, we will treat him well; if not, then let it be.

Isn’t it better to let things take their natural course?

Old Wang was exasperated, and he gave Gu Chen a look of disappointment.

This kid!

Others would beg for the kind of opportunity that was being handed to him.

Yet here he was, indifferent.

He sighed and said irritably, "I’m telling you, when he comes, you better treat him well. The village chief knows a lot of people in the city. Whether you’re selling vegetables or doing something else, he might be able to help you!"

After all, he had watched this boy grow up and naturally had to give him some advice, hoping for nothing but the best for him, to do well and even better!

Gu Chen knew that Uncle Wang meant well.

He nodded with a big smile, drawing out his words, "Got it, Uncle Wang."

But in reality, he didn’t hold much hope for the village chief’s help.

After all, he was just a vegetable seller. Could the village chief help him set up his stall early in the morning or bring him lunch at noon?

Suddenly, it seemed as if Gu Chen had thought of something; he narrowed his eyes.

Wait... that’s not right, not right at all!

If the village chief happened to know the head of a coal washing plant or the director of a hospital, then his vegetables!

Or his medicine!

They would have a good destination indeed!

Mass production, payment on the same day.

That was all money!

Thinking this way, Gu Chen’s mood improved significantly.

Old Wang yawned, not forgetting to remind him as he did.

"I’m going to sleep now, haven’t slept all night and I’m dead tired. You better think about it, you’re not a three-year-old anymore."

Gu Chen nodded earnestly with a teasing smile on his face.

"Thanks, Uncle Wang, truly there’s no one better than my Uncle Wang in the whole world!"

If the village chief really could come, it might actually be a good thing.

Old Wang smiled helplessly, "You rascal, always so full of hot air."

...

Arriving at the public toilet, Gu Chen didn’t go in directly but walked toward the woods behind it instead.

The woods were thick with trees and naturally secluded. Coupled with the early hour, everyone was still at home, so there was no one around.

Once inside the woods, Gu Chen decisively darted into the space.

Out of sight, out of mind. But when he saw it, he was taken aback.

The goji berries had piled up higher than the goji bushes!

The entire space was half-filled with them!!!

Looking around, all he could see was a sea of red.

Fearing the berries might have gone bad after a while, Gu Chen quickly reached to the very bottom and grabbed a handful to inspect.

The goji berries in his hand had turned from red to a dark red.

But they were still plump, showing no sign of spoiling.

Still worried, Gu Chen popped one into his mouth and chewed it.

The taste was sickly sweet, indicating they were fully ripe.

Fortunately, they hadn’t gone bad. It seemed the Spirit Field even had a preservation feature, which was really great!

He breathed a sigh of relief.

Then he walked a few steps to the side.

The matsutake mushrooms he had planted on New Year’s Eve had grown thick and robust, with plump and sturdy caps and stems as thick as two fingers. With such quality, if he were to sell them himself, he could definitely fetch a price twice the market value.

And since he couldn’t sell them until tomorrow at the earliest, by then they would have grown even better and larger, bringing in even more money!

The ginseng next to them, though significantly larger than when he had bought it, hadn’t grown that much bigger.

But Gu Chen wasn’t worried.

He hoped the ginseng would grow larger; after all, an extra day would bring in more money.

And with such things, the older it was, the higher the price it commanded.

Even if time moved faster in the space, it would still take at least half a month.

By then, he reckoned his cordyceps would be ready too.

Gu Chen shook his head, dismissing the thought, focusing on working diligently. Only hard work would bring in honest money!

As usual, he watered these crops and gave them a simple tidy-up.

Only then did he leave the space.

...

Back at home, his mother Shen Cuizhi was already busy preparing lunch in the kitchen.

Ji Pianran was also helping out.

Tangtang and his two brothers were sitting in the yard feeding rabbits.

After casually greeting Tangtang and his two nephews and seeing the three kids eagerly feeding the rabbits, Gu Chen headed to the kitchen.

Upon entering the kitchen, he saw the big rooster that Shen Cuizhi had slaughtered in the morning hanging from the beam.

The claws were pointing up, the head down.

It’s lifeless round eyes made Gu Chen feel a twinge of remorse.

In the countryside, it’s common to hang everything edible from the beams.

Firstly, to keep the mice from spoiling it, and secondly, to save space.

Many households did the same.

If he hadn’t reacted quickly, he would have bumped right into it.

He said with a look of surprise, "Wow, even the rooster is being slaughtered today, ready to feast on some meat?"

At his words, Ji Pianran silently turned to look at him.

Her expression carried a tinge of sorrow.

She spoke softly.

"This chicken was slaughtered by mom early this morning, for us to take back and eat."

When Gu Chen had left the house, Shen Cuizhi was in the kitchen plucking the chicken, so they hadn’t crossed paths, and he had no idea his mother had actually slaughtered the only big rooster in the house for him.