Chapter 145

Ming Chunxi worked with him. "Shall we ask the craftsman to put the tied-up charcoal on top tomorrow?"

Qing Mengzhu looked up and smiled, "Yes, I told my master to set off some charcoal for blessings, saying it's a ritual from your hometown."

They specifically chose an auspicious day for digging the well, and the timing of sealing it was also particular. With such meticulous attention to detail, it's understandable that they would specifically place a piece of charcoal inside. The Cai brothers shouldn't have any doubts.

Ming Chunxi nodded. "That's good."

Qing Mengzhu: "I hope the Water Spirit Pearl's effects aren't too obvious, otherwise the improved groundwater in the area will definitely attract a lot of attention."

They had used Spirit Pearl Dregs Spirit Pearl Dregs before, and the effects were good. Although it had some impact on the environment, the scope of the impact was very small, and it was mostly a positive one.

The Spirit Pearl should also have a positive impact. Qing Mengzhu is worried that the scope of the impact will be too large, but the instructions given by the Interstellar Mall indicate that it can be placed in the well, so there shouldn't be too much of a problem.

Qing Mengzhu planned to keep an eye on the well after it was dug. If the impact was significant, they would then dig the well open and retrieve the Water Spirit Pearl.

Qing Mengzhu's family dug a well, which took them a little over a week in total.

The bamboo charcoal containing the Water Spirit Pearl was successfully placed into the water. After the well was cleaned and the water was tested and found to be safe, they covered the well with a steel cover, locked it, and then used an electric water pump to pump water.

If we need to use the well, it will be convenient to simply open the well cover.

Anyway, their well is 20 meters deep, but the water level is only four or five meters from the wellhead, which is not too deep and not difficult to use.

The day after the well was officially put into use, Qing Mengzhu and Ming Chunxi specially invited Zhou Yan and the others to come over for tea and to taste the effects of tea brewed with well water.

Zhou Yan brought gifts and glanced at his yard. "You've moved quite a few plants out?"

Qing Mengzhu: "Yes, there used to be a lot of flower pots piled up in the yard, but now that we've dug a well, there's not enough space in the yard."

As she spoke, Qing Mengzhu looked at the things he was carrying. "You came all this way, why did you bring a gift?"

Zhou Yan: "These cookies from the kitchen go perfectly with tea. Shall we have black tea or green tea today?"

Qing Mengzhu: "Black tea. It's cold; drinking black tea will make you feel more comfortable."

Zhou Yan then opened one of the boxes of cookies. "Let's have cranberry cookies then."

Zhao Hexi arrived quickly and said as soon as he entered the courtyard, "Quick, quick, let me taste this tea and see how it differs from the previous tea!"

Qing Mengzhu: "It should be even sweeter."

The three sat down in the courtyard. Qing Mengzhu pressed the button for the electric water pump, and the faucet spouted water with a "beep beep" sound. In just over ten seconds, the kettle was full of water.

Zhao Hexi peeked inside and exclaimed, "This water is so clear! Can we drink it directly?"

The well water has been tested, and drinking it raw is fine. Qing Mengzhu thought for a moment and said, "It should be okay, but it's best to drink boiled water."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Hexi eagerly drank a bellyful of well water, which instantly sobered her up. She exclaimed, "So refreshing! I used to drink this well water all the time when I was a child; it's plentiful and thirst-quenching, especially in the summer—it's incredibly comforting!"

Zhou Yan also took a small sip. "The well water is indeed warm in winter and cool in summer, not bad."

Qing Mengzhu smiled when she heard that they were only praising the well water and had no other suspicions.

After Zhao Hexi others finished tasting the well water, Qing Mengzhu personally boiled water to make tea.

Soon, the tea was brewed. Their homemade black tea had a bright red color and a delicate fragrance. It looked very beautiful when poured into the white porcelain cup, resembling a piece of jelly.

Zhou Yan picked it up and smelled it first. "This is the smell, it smells wonderful!"

Qing Mengzhu and Ming Chunxi drank tea brewed with water from his family's well yesterday. The well water now contains a trace of Spiritual Power, making the tea mellow and sweet with a very good taste. As long as one's sense of taste is not impaired, it is impossible for them to find it bad.

Zhao Hexi took a deep breath, took a sip, and said, "No wonder you insisted on digging a well; the tea brewed with well water is indeed exceptional."

Qing Mengzhu: "Right? You can only taste the pure flavor of the tea; you can't taste any other flavors."

Qing Mengzhu invited them over for tea, not only to demonstrate the effects of the well water, but also to discuss the planting of summer vegetables.

The members have already selected the types of summer vegetables; now we need to select the specific varieties and planting areas.

The three chatted and drank, and finally decided that the seedlings would be bred in Qing Mengzhu's field, and after a batch of spring vegetables was sold, the seedlings would be moved to the company's land for planting.

It was mainly Qing Mengzhu who discussed things with Zhao Hexi, while Zhou Yan, as the chef, provided them with advice.

When Ming Chunxi returned, Qing Mengzhu was writing a planting plan based on the results of their discussion.

Ming Chunxi watched as he moved his computer into the yard, sipping tea and writing a plan. He walked over and gently patted the back of his neck. "Is this the planting plan?"

Qing Mengzhu: "Yes, we'll be preparing for breeding the day after tomorrow. Take a look at these vegetable varieties and see if you have any suggestions?"

After carefully reviewing it, Ming Chunxi said, "You've written very comprehensively. Now that it can be scanned using the Mall Assistant, there shouldn't be any problems."

Qing Mengzhu: "Yes! I'm going to take a group to visit the seed market these next couple of days to select the most suitable seeds."

Ming Chunxi: "Should we go together this weekend?"

Qing Mengzhu smiled and said, "No need for that. We can't always rely on the boss to step in. As Junior Grower, I have a certain ability to judge seeds. If I really can't tell, I can use the Mall Assistant to scan them. I shouldn't need anyone to keep watch for me."

Ming Chunxi: "How about we make time to go to a concert this weekend?"

Qing Mengzhu with surprise, "Whose concert is this? Did you buy tickets?"

Ming Chunxi said a very famous name, "A friend gave me two tickets, so I don't need to buy them."

Qing Mengzhu readily agreed, "Then I'll try to free up the weekend. Oh, by the way, wait a moment, we'll scan for the Soil Fertility Restoration Agent."

Qing Mengzhu forgot to scan before, but suddenly remembered today. Not wanting to scan alone, she decided to wait for Ming Chunxi to come back so they could scan together.

The Soil Fertility Restoration Agent was something they had been eyeing for a long time, and Qing Mengzhu looked forward to seeing the scan results with Ming Chunxi.

Ming Chunxi stood next to Qing Mengzhu: "I wonder if the Mall Assistant will provide any useful information this time?"

Qing Mengzhu: "We'll know after the scan. Wait a moment, I'll close the courtyard gate first."

The two of them went together to lock the gate, and then retrieved the Soil Fertility Restoration Agent from their personal center to scan.

Qing Mengzhu prayed in her heart that this time she would get a more useful result.

The two held their breath and waited. After a moment, the Mall Assistant provided the scan results.

The main active ingredients in Soil Fertility Restoration Agent include brassinolide, orchid flocculent charcoal, and shell gelatin.

Qing Mengzhu looked at the scan results, her eyes flashed, and a look of surprise appeared on her face.

Ming Chunxi could tell from his expression that he had gained something, and couldn't help but ask, "Have you heard about the ingredients?"

Qing Mengzhu shook her head. "Never heard of them, and I have absolutely no idea what the last two are, but I do know about rapeseed."

Ming Chunxi also found the name familiar. "What is this?"

Qing Mengzhu: "It's a type of vegetable belonging to the Brassicaceae family, specifically the Brassica genus! We have quite a few vegetables in the Brassicaceae family, such as cabbage, Chinese cabbage, mustard greens, and pickled mustard greens."

Qing Mengzhu's eyes sparkled. "I don't know what brassicin is, but it's probably related to vegetables in the Brassica genus!"

Ming Chunxi: "Are you sure?"

Qing Mengzhu nodded. "'Brassica rapa' is such an obscure word that it's unlikely to be associated with anything else. I don't think it refers to anything else. We can try it with more plants in the Brassica genus; maybe we'll figure it out soon."

Author's Note:

There will be a giveaway of 88 small red envelopes in this chapter, and another chapter around midnight!

Chapter 145

The two searched online using the keyword "Brassica oleracea," trying to find information about plants in the Brassica genus that can improve soil.