Farming Space Makes Me Rich (2)

Chapter 363: Peanuts

Translator: Lonelytree

Peanuts were legumes. After the peanut stalks were pulled from the ground, the peanuts had to be removed individually from the roots. This was the perfect job for children.

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After Xiao Lingyu hired ten women from the village, she had Xiao Xiaohui call a group of children from the village to come and pick peanuts from the roots.

The peanuts were still lush and green. Some of them had bloomed with yellow flowers. Those who didn't know better would think that these peanuts were not ripe yet.

The children picked the peanuts at a price of 20 cents per catty.

After all, the children were lively and active. This was an exercise and playtime for them. Xiao Lingyu had money, but she wouldn't spoil the children with money. They had to work hard to earn money. That was a lesson worth learning.

It was currently summer vacation, and with just a wave of Xiao Xiaohui's hand, 10 to 20 children came over.

Since there was money to be earned, the parents of the children were naturally happy to let their children go over to help.

Xiao Lingyu let Xiao Xiaohui bring his companions to the field. Since they would be paid by the weight of their harvest, everyone was given a small basket, and there was a scale set up. Once the small basket was full, it would be weighed, and the peanuts would be collected in a large basket. Xiao Lingyun

was responsible for keeping the accounts for the kids.

Over ten women harvested the peanuts from the three Mu of land. The children picked up the peanut stalks. Of course, the children were slower than the adults. They finished harvesting almost two Mu of land in one moming.

"These peanuts grow so much and evenly."

After the peanuts were uprooted, many people saw the densely packed peanuts growing together. They found it unbelievable. The peanuts were large and voluminous.

It was one thing about the strawberries because normal villagers didn't know how to grow them, However, the villagers also grew their own peanuts, but their peanuts never looked this perfect.

"What's so strange about that?" The person next to her said matter-of-factly, "The Xiao Family's crops have always been special. The strawberries are the perfect example. Even their vegetables are different and are sold at a high price. So why are you surprised that their peanuts grow so well?"

"That's true. Since the peanuts grow so well, the soybeans will be similarly perfect."

"That's for sure. However, Xiao Lingyu has grown so many peanuts and soybeans. Do you think she will sell them like this or after processing?"

"How would I know? We'll know when it's time." She smiled.

On the other side, the children came with little stools. They carried the peanut stalks the adults had pulled out of the soil and placed them in a pile. Then, they started to pick the peanuts from the roots.

To account for the hot day, they were provided with several big umbrellas.

Two of the children looked at the peanuts in their hands and then at the others. Then, they peeled the peanuts and put them into their mouths.

"Wow, these peanuts are so delicious. They're sweet and fragrant." After secretly tasting the peanuts, the children couldn't help but be surprised.

This instantly annoyed Xiao Xiaohui. He glared at Xiao Baozi and said angrily, "Fat Bun, I hired you to pick peanuts, not to eat them!"