Acai's Sky

Chapter 659: What Does the Heroine's Escape Have to Do with Me?

Mr. Mu looked at Ah Cai's focused and serious look, and a feeling of relief welled up in his heart.

He was so satisfied with Acai's learning attitude that he even took the initiative to give Acai more homework after school.

When Ah Cai heard the news, her eyes widened and she secretly complained, "Oh my God! I've been studying so hard, why is this Mr. Mu giving me more homework? He's going to lose such a good student like me!"

Although she was constantly roaring inside, Ah Cai pretended to be well-behaved and obedient on the surface.

When she saw the thirty large characters assigned by Mr. Mu, she was so surprised that she couldn't close her mouth.

Blinking her bright eyes, she looked at Mr. Mu in disbelief, as if she wanted to find a hint of a joke on his face.

However, Mr. Mu didn't notice Ah Cai's angry expression at all. He packed up his things quickly and left without looking back.

Ah Cai sighed helplessly and had to drag her heavy feet back to Qingxue Pavilion where she lived.

As soon as she entered the room, she collapsed on the couch like a deflated ball.

Seeing this, Rong Mama hurriedly and considerately handed over a glass of freshly squeezed juice.

Ah Cai took it weakly and slowly sucked the bamboo straw, as if she wanted to use the sweet juice to soothe her wounded heart.

At this moment, Madam Ying hurried in and said softly, "Miss, I just received a message from Old Master Tong Er, the patriarch of the Tong family, asking about the cost of this year's sacrifices and the money needed to repair the ancestral hall..."

Before he could finish his words, Ah Cai suddenly sat up straight, his mouth wide open, his face filled with astonishment. "What? Dad actually gave me all these clan affairs to deal with? I'm only ten years old!"

Madam Ying also looked helpless. She shook her head gently and sighed, "Yes, Miss, I also feel that this matter is a little inappropriate. You are still young, and you have to take on such a heavy responsibility. It is really hard..."

Ah Cai leaned on the couch, frowned slightly, and began to ponder thoughtfully.

She looked out the window and seemed to see the drought that was about to come in the next few years.

At this moment, a thought suddenly flashed through my mind: The second old master wants to renovate the ancestral hall this time. Isn’t this a perfect opportunity?

So, Acai quickly turned her head and looked at Nanny Ying beside her, with excitement shining in her eyes.

While gesturing with his hands, he said, "We have to start renovating the ancestral hall first! Also, we need to add another layer inside the hall, using radish bricks and glutinous rice bricks. We need to make it as thick as possible and add as many layers as possible!"

Upon hearing this, Madam Ying frowned, a puzzled look on her face as she asked, "Miss, are you planning to prevent famine?"

Ah Cai narrowed her eyes slightly, nodded gently, and explained, "Indeed, the ancestral hall needs to be renovated right now, and these bricks made from grain can be stored for about ten years. This way, we can replace the grain bricks every ten years, leaving a way out for our Tong family."

After hearing this, Madam Ying suddenly understood and nodded repeatedly to show her agreement.

Then, she hurriedly turned around and followed Nanny Gu to get the silver, and arranged for the housekeeper to be in charge of renovating the Tong family ancestral hall.

At this moment, Madam Rong walked into the house as light as a swallow, her footsteps so light that it seemed as if there was no sound at all.

He held a thick stack of account books steadily in his hand, and then carefully and neatly placed them on the large table.

After putting the account book away, Rong Mama couldn't help but cast a curious glance. She had just happened to have overheard something, and as her eyes wandered, she couldn't help but feel puzzled.

He asked softly, "Miss, since you're doing this to prevent problems before they happen, why don't you just start making sweet potato bricks? You know, the yield is quite high, and the bricks made from them are easy to preserve, making them a truly excellent choice!"

Upon hearing this, Ah Cai stopped what she was doing, gently rubbed her swollen temples, and slowly said, "Ah, to be honest, I don't remember ever seeing a crop like sweet potatoes. So, it would be best if we plant more sweet potatoes in the next few years. When the time is right, these sweet potato bricks will definitely come in handy."

After hearing this, Rong Mama's face showed a hint of regret, but she quickly recovered and agreed, "Yes, Miss. Sweet potatoes are truly the standard food that saves lives in times of disaster! I just hope that every year in the future will be a good year with good weather and good harvests. That way, we can plant more sweet potatoes and make more sweet potato bricks!"

Ah Cai nodded slightly in agreement. Then, as if suddenly remembering something, she added with a smile, "Oh, by the way, we have quite a few vegetable packets stored in our [Homeland] warehouse. Just brew one, and in no time, we'll have a bowl of steaming, delicious soup!"

Rong Mama was quick-witted and instantly understood the deeper meaning of her young lady's words. She quickly responded, "I understand! I will immediately head to the pickle shop under your name and instruct them to start making dried vegetables immediately. When winter comes or when disaster strikes, these dried vegetables will surely be of great use!"

Ah Cai said without looking up while busy with her work, "Don't stop making pickles. Think about how to make them last longer and make as much as possible for future use."

After hearing this, Aunt Rong nodded quickly, then turned around quickly and walked out the door in a hurry to arrange the relevant matters.

After standing there in deep thought for a moment, Madam Gu suggested, "Should we tell Third Master Tong about making grain bricks? That way he'll have some peace of mind."

Ah Cai nodded in agreement and responded, "Madam, you're absolutely right! In ancient times, repairing the ancestral hall was a major event for a family, and I should have reported it to my father. Besides, I plan to make grain bricks this time, which is also a very important matter for our Tong family!"

So, Nanny Gu made a prompt decision and walked towards Mr. Tong Sanye's study without hesitation.

When she arrived at the study door, Nanny Gu knocked gently and only pushed the door open after receiving permission.

She bowed respectfully to Third Master Tong, who was sitting at the desk, and said softly, "Third Master, how are you? I am Gu, the nanny who serves Miss Nine. I have come here today to report something to you."

Then, Madam Gu told the whole story about the clan's intention to renovate the ancestral hall.

He also described in detail the decision made by his young lady on how to build the walls in the ancestral hall - to use radish bricks and glutinous rice bricks, and to replace them every ten years.

Because of this design, it can be said that a way out is reserved for the entire Tong family.