Not long after, Qin Huairu returned.
“What did my Master say?”
Jia Dongxu asked with a stern face.
“First Master said he would find Second Master and Third Master to persuade Chen Jianye together.”
Qin Huairu replied.
“Hmph, Yi Zhonghai is very clever, he doesn’t want to be the bad guy himself.”
Jia Zhangshi saw through Yi Zhonghai’s intentions at a glance.
If he really wanted to get things done, he would have gone alone.
If he wanted to muddle through, he would naturally find more people.
Jia Dongxu stared at Qin Huairu, his gaze flickering.
Killing two birds with one stone was certainly wonderful.
But thinking about giving his wife to Sha Zhu, even if it was just for Sha Zhu to touch her hand, Jia Dongxu felt a surge of discomfort.
No, absolutely not!
At the Chen Family’s doorstep.
“Jianye, why are you sharpening your knife again?”
Yi Zhonghai was feeling quite vexed.
He wished he had made Sha Zhu put more strength into that bench swing, sending Chen Jianye away for good.
It would save him from being tormented by Chen Jianye every day now.
Liu Haizhong and Yan Fugui stood beside Yi Zhonghai.
If there were any problems, the two were ready to push Yi Zhonghai to the front.
Yi Zhonghai called them over to help, not to sacrifice their lives.
“Kitchen knives aren’t sharp, they need frequent sharpening.”
Chen Jianye said without turning his head.
“Can you not sharpen your knife at the doorway? Go inside and sharpen it, okay?”
Yi Zhonghai discussed.
“No.”
Chen Jianye stated flatly.
Sharpening the knife indoors wouldn't torment the petty people.
He had to let the petty people see him sharpen the knife, and enjoy the Chen Family’s method of making people nervous.
“How about this, if your kitchen knife isn’t sharp in the future, I’ll sharpen it for you.”
“You rest.”
Yi Zhonghai said helplessly.
“No, I cook for myself now, so I have to sharpen my own knife to get the right feel for cooking.”
Chen Jianye disagreed.
“Tsk, what do you want me to say for you to agree?”
Yi Zhonghai smiled bitterly.
“Why can’t I sharpen my knife at the doorway? Which law or rule forbids it?”
Chen Jianye looked up and asked seriously.
“But when you sharpen your knife at the doorway, some people get worried.”
Yi Zhonghai explained.
“Why would those people worry? Second Master, if I sharpen my knife at the doorway, would you worry?”
Chen Jianye asked.
“No worries.” Liu Haizhong shook his head.
“Third Master, what about you?” Chen Jianye asked again.
“What am I worried about? If you have time and like to sharpen knives, sharpen them yourself.”
Yan Fugui said with a smile.
“See, normal residents don’t worry, only those who want to harm me and take advantage of me worry.”
“They worry when I sharpen my knife, they worry when I eat, they worry when I drink water.”
“They’ve done bad deeds, they can’t stand to see me do well, is that still my business?”
Chen Jianye asked seriously.
“Then what do you want to do?”
Yi Zhonghai was at his wit's end.
“I’m also quite puzzled why some people just can’t stand to see me do well.”
“I go to work properly, but he insists on having Sha Zhu mess with me; I cook at home, but he comes to say I’ve dirtied his family’s clothes.”
“I study at home, but he insists on complaining to Director Nie.”
“Yi Zhonghai, let me ask you, is it my problem or the Jia’s problem?”
Chen Jianye continued.
“I’ll call Jia Dongxu over.”
Yi Zhonghai had nothing to say, waved his hand, and turned to leave.
Once some things are stated plainly, there’s nothing left to say.
Yi Zhonghai came to the Jia, said a few words, and brought Jia Dongxu over.
“Dongxu, tell Jianye, why did you have Sha Zhu mess with him?”
Yi Zhonghai asked.
“I was getting revenge for you, First Master.”
Jia Dongxu shifted the blame.
Yi Zhonghai’s face immediately darkened: “I don’t need you to get revenge for me.”
“Master, Chen Jianye slapped you, and you didn’t get angry with Chen Jianye, but as your apprentice, I couldn’t stand it.”
Jia Dongxu said self-righteously.
“Dongxu, in the future, whatever you do, please don’t say it’s for me.”
Yi Zhonghai said earnestly.
Jia Dongxu was speechless for a moment.
He couldn’t possibly say that his resentment stemmed from Chen Jianye forcing the Jia to return the Chen Family’s belongings.
That would make him seem very petty and greedy.
“Alright, if you were truly sincere, you should have acted then.”
“Whether you could win is one thing, whether you fought is another.”
“You didn’t fight then, but you played dirty tricks behind his back. Do you really think what you did was smart?”
Chen Jianye sneered.
“I just can’t stand your domineering attitude. Others fear you, but I don’t.”
Jia Dongxu gritted his teeth and said.
“Then why don’t you dare to fight me with a kitchen knife?”
Chen Jianye laughed again.
“I can’t explain it clearly to someone like you, I’m too lazy to bother.”
Jia Dongxu flung his hand and left.
“Jianye, it’s really not your problem.”
Liu Haizhong smiled.
“Jianye, you carry on.”
Yan Fugui followed.
The few of them left.
Chen Jianye continued to sharpen his knife.
He had already decided in his heart that no matter which round of the transfer examination Jia Dongxu died in this year, he must take Jia Dongxu away in the next transfer examination.
A toad jumping around doesn’t bite, but it’s annoying.
Jia Dongxu had already found a way to die.
After another half hour of sharpening, Chen Jianye touched the blade of the kitchen knife.
Without even needing to say it could cut hair, ordinary vegetables could be easily sliced in two with a single cut, absolutely no problem.
Putting away the knife, Chen Jianye returned to the house.
Blowing out the kerosene lamp, Chen Jianye lay on the bed, his body disappearing.
He arrived at the Lingquan Space.
Although Chen Jianye knew that there wouldn't be any changes in just one day since he planted the seeds last night, he couldn't help but want to check.
Entering the Lingquan Space, Chen Jianye rubbed his eyes.
The seeds, which had been covered with soil, had actually sprouted green shoots.
Especially crops like potatoes, sweet potatoes, and peanuts, which have relatively long growth cycles.
From planting to germination, it generally takes about 7-14 days; under colder climates, it's normal for them to sprout in twenty days.
However, the potatoes in the Lingquan Space had already sprouted tender shoots.
Sweet potatoes, which have a slightly longer growth cycle, also sprouted, just a tiny head poking out.
‘Converted, the crops in the Lingquan Space grow about seven to ten times faster than in the outside world.’
“Holy crap!”
Chen Jianye calculated in his mind and couldn't help but exclaim.
A growth rate of seven to ten times greatly shortens the growth cycle of crops.
For example, potatoes, with a growth cycle of about eighty to one hundred and twenty days, can mature in about ten days in the Lingquan Space.
Sweet potatoes have a slightly longer growth cycle, but they can mature in the Lingquan Space in only about twelve days.
Other vegetables like green onions and celery are even more outrageous.
They can mature in about a week, and then be harvested every three days, absolutely no problem.
Chen Jianye was well aware that a tax-free private plot was extremely valuable.
And this private plot, cultivating crops with a ten-fold growth cycle, was simply a priceless treasure.
Chen Jianye immediately used a bucket to draw water and watered the crops that had already sprouted green shoots.
After an hour of busy work, Chen Jianye looked at the fruits of his diligent labor, his face full of smiles.
Leaving the Lingquan Space, he blissfully entered dreamland.
The next day, Chen Jianye went to work at the Rolling Mill as usual.
Wang Lif continued to patiently teach him the basic knowledge and simple operations of Carpentry.
He even brought a workpiece and let Chen Jianye try to operate it.
Seeing Chen Jianye complete it very well, Wang Lif was very happy.
Chen Jianye estimated in his heart that Wang Lif letting him operate with a workpiece meant that his novice training was about to end.
Towards the end of the afternoon shift, he proposed that he wanted to take over the work.
“Are you sure you’ve thought it through? Can your body handle it?”
Wang Lif asked with some concern.
Although he also intended to have Chen Jianye take over the work.
Chen Jianye proactively bringing it up suited his intentions perfectly.
But as a Team Leader, he was more concerned about Chen Jianye's physical condition.
“I can handle it, my body is very good, and my head doesn’t hurt anymore.”
Chen Jianye said with a smile.
“Then you try it tomorrow. If you feel uncomfortable, you absolutely must not grit your teeth and endure it.”
Wang Lif agreed.
“Squad Leader, I want to ask, do I have a chance to participate in the Carpentry transfer examination in a week?”
Chen Jianye seized the opportunity to ask.
“You kid, you haven’t even learned to crawl yet, and you’re already thinking about walking.”
“It depends on your performance at work.”
Wang Lif chuckled, neither refusing nor agreeing.
Chen Jianye smiled ‘naively’.
He had to participate in the transfer examination.
First-Level Fitter was the true Carpentry, which could increase wages and social status.
Furthermore, if he didn’t participate in the Carpentry assessment, how would he find an opportunity to send Jia Dongxu away?