Chapter 595 - Chapter 595: Chapter 595 If Ruoruo Wants, I Will Try My Best to Cooperate_1 (1/2)
Chapter 595: Chapter 595 If Ruoruo Wants, I Will Try My Best to Cooperate_1
“Ask him not to worry about me, I’m doing just fine,” Xiumei grumbled before going off to do her tasks.
Though she said nothing, Wei Ruo could keenly sense that Xiumei was still missing Xu Zhengyong.
Sighing, Wei Ruo penned a response to Xu Zhengyong’s letter, assuring him that Xiumei was doing well.
That night, Wei Ruo invited everyone, including Zhang Yi and Yun Zixiu, for a banquet in the hall. They all had a joyful meal together.
When discussing future plans, everyone was filled with enthusiasm and anticipation.
They had faith that they could turn the Jiliao Region into a land of prosperity and provide a better life for its people, making King Rui Residence even more splendid.
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On the fifteenth of May.
After the abundant potato harvest, the gate of the King Rui Residence was surrounded by villagers, making it impassable.
The villagers who came were from regions a bit far from the King Rui Residence.
Originally, when Wei Ruo first promoted potato cultivation, only a small area close to the King Rui Residence was used as an experimental plot.
Firstly, promoting it in a larger area in one go would have been too difficult.
Secondly, Wei Ruo didn’t have enough food to distribute to everyone in such a large area.
Although she had ample food reserves, distributing them house by house would have been unsustainable.
Now that the first batch of potatoes had been harvested and the news had spread, the people from other regions couldn’t hold back their desires to grow this short-term crop as well.
Therefore, they came to the King Rui Residence one after another, petitioning the King and Queen to allow them to grow potatoes too.
Upon seeing the crowd, Wei Ruo agreed to their requests and told them that they could get potatoes from the King Rui Residence as long as they obeyed her rules.
Afterwards, Wei Ruo went back to the inner courtyard to see Wei Jinyi.
“Second brother,” Wei Ruo called out to Wei Jinyi, her face adorned with a smile, a hint of request in her manner.
Despite her confession, Wei Ruo’s addresses to Wei Jinyi hadn’t changed.
“Hmm, tell me.” Sensing that Wei Ruo needed something, Wei Jinyi waited quietly for her to speak.
“Second brother, many villagers came wanting to follow me in growing potatoes.”
“You are best at such things.”
“Second brother, you probably know why the court’s efforts at disaster relief are always challenging. It’s because instructions from above are distorted by the time they reach the people, leading to many issues. However, when I engage in business or disaster relief, it’s effective because I either do it myself or have people I trust do it, with fewer intermediaries involved.”
“However, this method is only suitable for small-scale, localized operations. Once the scale expands, and more people become involved, things can get complicated and may become out of my control. In such larger scenarios, it involves more than just business strategies, it also involves governing strategies – which are not my forte.”
As she spoke, Wei Ruo’s eyes flickered back and forth at Wei Jinyi.
Indulging her with a smile, Wei Jinyi readily agreed: “I will help you manage these, Ruoruo. You only need to focus on what you are good at.”
“That’s exactly what I was waiting to hear, brother.” Wei Ruo was gratified by this response, she moved closer to Wei Jinyi and planted a peck on his cheek.
After giving her kiss, Wei Ruo seemed startled, as did Wei Jinyi.
The two looked at each other.
Though they had confessed their feelings more than half a month ago, they had still continued their usual ways of living, including living in separate rooms.
Touching her lips, Wei Ruo’s expression transformed from initial surprise to concealed delight.
“Second brother, your cheeks look soft and delicate, and they felt just as smooth, how pleasant.”
Wei Jinyi’s cheeks turned slightly red, as he turned his head and said, “You kissed me, shouldn’t I get something in return for fairness?”
“What do you want in return?” Wei Ruo asked.