Switched Marriage: The Coddled Little Wife-Chapter 399: Despicable Bone

Yesterday, Qin Han heard that Lin Chuxia wanted to set up a vegetable greenhouse with the villagers, and he was intrigued.

Having been influenced by those around him since childhood, Qin Han had always loved gardening.

During dinner yesterday, the idea of a vegetable greenhouse was brought up, and he was very interested in this new venture and wanted to give it a try.

However, Qin Han also knew that he was indispensable at the Bun Shop.

How could he just abandon the Bun Shop, which his younger sister had entrusted him with, to return to farming?

Last night, Zhang Guilan both persuaded and scolded him, calling him a fool.

Many people who wanted to quit farming for office jobs couldn’t find the opportunity.

Now he had a good position as a manager, not only earning a salary but also sharing in the profits of the shop.

Such opportunities were rare, yet he was still not satisfied and wanted to go back to farming.

Qin Han knew this, so he was even more conflicted.

On one hand, he felt that he should manage the shop well for his younger sister; on the other hand, he was drawn to what he loved doing.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chuxia smiled and said, "Alright, call your brother out then. I’ll have a word with him."

Zhang Guilan responded, handed her the prepared dough, and quickly went inside to call Qin Han.

Lin Chuxia let the two children work with Qin Yang on their calligraphy and went to the main hall to wait.

Qin Han arrived still looking puzzled, "Did my younger sister need me for something?"

"Big brother, your sister-in-law just shared your thoughts with me."

Upon hearing this, Qin Han glanced at Zhang Guilan, then hurriedly said to Lin Chuxia, "Younger sister, don’t listen to her nonsense. I was just mumbling. Being a manager is such a great thing; I wouldn’t let it go."

"Really? I was actually planning to let sister-in-law take over the Bun Shop, and you could come help me with the village matters. It seems I thought too much. I’ll find someone else from the village then."

"Ah?" Qin Han was taken aback, a look of surprise on his face, "Younger sister, you mean you want me to come back to the village to manage the vegetable greenhouse?"

Lin Chuxia shook her head, "Managing the vegetable greenhouse might not fulfill your wish, brother. Actually, I plan to open an agricultural supply store in the village, and I want you to manage it."

A vegetable greenhouse would certainly be considered a novelty, requiring both technical support and a variety of facilities, as well as good strains of off-season vegetables.

Rather than letting the villagers blindly struggle to find what they need, it made more sense to solve the problems from the source.

Initially disheartened by Lin Chuxia’s rejection, Qin Han perked up upon hearing the rest, "Alright, anything related to gardening works for me."

He was almost stifled working daily at the Bun Shop.

He was naturally not suited for detailed work.

But an agricultural supply station was different; whether it was seeds, pesticides, or fertilizers, he knew them well.

He was also interested in growing off-season vegetables. Even if he wasn’t allowed to farm himself, just being involved with the villagers in the daily affairs would keep him motivated.

Zhang Guilan watched as her husband quickly came out, his mood having transformed completely, in stark contrast to just a moment before.

Lin Chuxia was straightforward in handling affairs, so while talking to Zhang Guilan, she shared her plans.

"I’m just not sure if sister-in-law’s health will be up to it. If not..."

"What wouldn’t be up to it?" Zhang Guilan interrupted Lin Chuxia before she could finish.

"I’m pregnant with my second child; I have experience. Don’t worry, I even worked in the production team during the first few days of my pregnancy with Zhuangzhuang."

"Alright, that’s settled then. When Wu’s wife can start working again, she can help you out for a few months."

Both Lan Chuxia’s elder brother and sister-in-law, and Wu and his wife, are people Lan Chuxia trusts.

"Don’t talk about work during the festival; it’s time to eat."

Qin Yang came over to call Lan Chuxia after he finished putting up the couplets.

They went to the kitchen to serve dishes, and Zhang Guilan gave Qin Han a meaningful look, "Are you satisfied now? It’s only because your sister-in-law is easy-going. If it were someone else, giving them such a good job and still being ungrateful, you wouldn’t have such good days."

Even the manager position didn’t impress him; has he gotten arrogant?

Qin Han scratched his head with a smile, feeling a bit capricious about the whole thing, but indeed his sister-in-law is a kind person.

"Who else do we have such good fortune with than such a sister-in-law?"

Zhang Guilan nudged him with her arm, "Then, you better behave yourself. Your sister-in-law entrusted the agricultural supply store to you, and you must do well; don’t think about doing anything fishy."

"I wouldn’t dare. I’ll definitely take good care of the agricultural supply store and earn her some good money."

With this matter settled, Qin Han was particularly proactive and energetic in everything he did today.

Even his parents were getting a bit fed up with their eldest son.

Lan Chuxia was somewhat unable to understand Qin Han’s thoughts, apologizing to Qin Yang, "I originally thought having the big brother help manage the Bun Shop would let him learn something and make more money, but I didn’t expect it would constrain him."

Qin Yang looked disdainful, "Don’t take his words to heart. He just loves farming and everything about it. When he was a kid at school, studying was all frowns for him, but talk about working in the fields, and he was all ears. Probably his grandparents influenced him; they valued the land too much."

"I don’t take it to heart. It’s good for Big Brother to be this way; I am planning on setting up a vegetable greenhouse and need someone just like him."

Qin Yang smiled, turned to Qin Han and said, "Big bro, I have lots of books on vegetable cultivation in my room, want to take a look?"

Qin Han’s eyes lit up immediately, "When did you start liking these books, little brother?"

Zhang Guilan smiled and slapped him lightly, "You think everyone’s like you?" That book was definitely bought by his sister-in-law.

Qin Han also realized he’d gotten a bit too excited today.

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In the evening, after dinner, the family started watching the Spring Festival Gala.

Lan Chuxia had bought a television for Qin Father and Qin Mother, and Qin Han had bought them a radio last year.

Nowadays, the elders lived a unique life in Qin Family Village.

Little Zhuangzhuang, who couldn’t sit still, dragged his dad out into the yard to set off fireworks and called Ningning to join.

Outside, fireworks popped continuously while Little Ningning watched with wide hopeful eyes.

Qin Juan patted her little head, "Ningning, be good. Let’s just watch TV inside."

A shadow fell over Ningning’s eyes as she softly agreed, "Okay."

Little Zhuangzhuang wouldn’t accept this; he had been inseparable from Sister Ningning these past few days. How could he leave her behind on such a fun occasion as setting off fireworks?

He grabbed Ningning’s little hand, "Sister Ningning, let’s go, let’s go. My dad will set off big fireworks for us, and I can set off my little red fireworks for you too."

Mrs. Qin also chimed in, "Juanzi, let the children go play. Why restrain her during the festival?"

"Exactly, with all the excitement outside, how can the kids stay in?" Zhang Guilan also added.

Qin Juan looked at her mother and lowered her voice to remind, "Mom, I am a married daughter, and a married daughter can’t come and step on her parental home’s threshold during New Year’s."