stingy landlady

Chapter 153 Women's Special Products Workshop (3)

Guizhi affirmed that Zhu Jiu's method of isolation was good, which put Zhu Jiu at ease.

Guizhi continued, explaining the precautions for raising pigs:

"Feeding piglets is different from feeding sows! When piglets are small, they need more and finer grains. They need to be fed at the same time and in the same amount every day, and they can't be fed one meal while hungry or the other while full!"

I've rambled on for so long, did you remember everything? I'm free these next couple of days, I'll be home, so feel free to come find me if you need anything!

Zhu Jiu nodded respectfully.

"Boss! I basically understand!"

"Good! Can you manage on your own? If not, find someone else to help! Pigs are clean animals, so their manure needs to be shoveled twice a day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon!"

Guizhi asked Zhu Jiu as she walked out.

Zhu Jiu touched the back of his head and said:

"Don't worry, boss! If I get too busy, I'll find someone to help shovel the pig manure! I can control the amount of feed myself!"

"Okay! But there's one thing: keep the pigpen door closed at all times! Don't let anyone in! It will frighten the piglets or the sow!"

Actually, they were afraid that too many people would easily cause bacterial infections in the piglets. Guizhi didn't know how to explain it, so she could only say that she was afraid of being frightened. Of course, there was some truth to that!

"Second Sister! Let's go check out the cattle pen!"

"Take care, boss!" Zhu Jiu waited until Guizhi and Guihong walked towards the cattle pen before going about his own business!

"Third Sister! This place is quite big! You've built quite a few shacks here?"

"Second sister! Where will we live if we don't stay in the shack? Let's build a thatched house after the New Year when the weather warms up and the ice thaws!"

If possible, it would be best if every household had a thatched hut!

"Third Sister! They all call you the boss! You're their boss? How could Father agree to let you manage such a big operation?"

Guizhi deliberately steered the conversation towards Guihong:

"Father even let Second Sister manage the plant garden! That shows how broad-minded Father is!"

Gui Hong thought about it and realized it was true, then said:

"It's not that we don't have brothers, so the girls have to bite the bullet and take the plunge! But Third Sister! I really like my life now!"

"Second Sister! There are so many people working here, they're all used to it! I don't need to worry about them! They call me 'Boss' because I come here often, it's just a compliment! Hehe! Manager Gui Hong!"

Gui Hong smiled happily:

"Third Sister! You know my heart best! I want to be a shopkeeper from now on! Third Sister! If you really can open a shop in the county town or the prefectural city, you must, you absolutely must take me with you!"

Gui Zhi solemnly said:

"Don't worry, Second Sister! I'll forget everyone else, but I'll never forget you!"

Upon arriving at the cattle pen, Guizhi carefully observed the condition of each cow. She discovered that the cows had already eaten their fill and were chewing their food!

Whether standing or sitting, they completely ignored the arrival of Guizhi and the others!

Guizhi looked around and then said to Niu Qi, the long-term farmhand who raised cattle:

"The cows are well-fed! They're still quite small, so feed them less grain, but they need deworming medication!"

Buy more pumpkin seeds, roast them, and mix them into the feed for the cattle for several days in a row! Next month, buy some neem bark, crush it, and mix it into the feed for the cattle, or boil it in water and feed it to the cattle!

This way, you can basically deworm them once a month, and the cattle will grow quickly! Pay attention to the cattle's feed; don't feed them any that is moldy or spoiled! Do you understand?

Niu Qi listened attentively and respectfully, and replied:

"Yes, sir!"

Feed the calves less grain when they are young, and deworm them once a month! This time, use roasted pumpkin seeds mixed into the feed; next time, use bitter gourd husks! Cattle cannot eat moldy feed!

Guizhi thought for a moment and then said:

"Cattle need to drink clean water, and their eating habits should be checked every day! If a cow suddenly stops eating, carefully observe whether it's from fighting or is sick."

This is very important! Cows that fight will have leg pains, and if they get sick, they might develop stomach tumors or catch a cold, etc.! If I'm not here, remember to go to town to see a vet!

"I've got it, boss!"

Guizhi and Guihong continued walking towards the orchard and found that the farmhands had carefully wrapped the fruit trees with straw. This would keep the fruit trees warm! Guizhi didn't need to worry about everything; one person can't always think of everything. Guizhi was in a good mood after seeing this.

"Second Sister! Let's go back! Let's see what Eldest Sister and Wanrou have figured out!"

Gui Xiang probably made a menstrual belt a few days ago, and this new type of menstrual belt was made very quickly, with cotton stuffed inside!

Wanrou's boxer briefs are slightly looser than modern ones, similar to the kind that older people like to wear, and should be quite comfortable.

Ju Shuang's strapless top looks like a half-up vest, it's neither fish nor fowl.

Guizhi thought carefully and said:

"I wanted to make a corset that could accentuate the bust; this little vest is missing something!"

Gui Hong quickly said:

"Want to try them on?"

He then covered his mouth and chuckled!

Guizhi immediately put the vest on Guihong.

Gui Hong tried to hide, but Gui Zhi smiled and said:

"Don't hide! Second sister! Let me see if this bra cover is wrong! We're all women, what's there to be afraid of!"

Gui Hong was naturally generous and straightforward, so she obediently stood there and let Gui Zhi see how it looked on her.

"There should be a strap here, so you can tie it in the front yourself after putting it on! It's easy to put on and take off, and you can adjust the tightness yourself! Be careful not to tie the strap backwards, otherwise it will be troublesome if it's on the back! You'll need someone to help you tie it."

Guizhi thought and worked at the same time, explaining to Jushuang and the others who were doing needlework!

"Wanrou! Eldest Sister! Jushuang! Let's leave these underwear as they are for now! Make a few more, one set for each of us, and let's try them on. We'll see how comfortable they are after a few days. If they are comfortable, then we're halfway there!"

What else is there to say? It's all about tailoring to individual needs. Just do it!

Around 7 PM, a sudden commotion broke out outside. Guizhi and Wanrou went out and saw each other in the moonlight. They walked together, supporting each other, to find out what was wrong.

It turned out that the ox-drawn sleds used for transporting timber from the mountain had returned! The farmhands all came out to help unload the sleds and carry the timber! The timber was cut neatly and evenly, and the thickness was about the same; it was clearly carefully selected!

Guizhi asked the person who had just come down the mountain:

"You haven't eaten yet, have you? Come inside the shack and warm up. I'll go cook you some noodles right now! It'll be hot, soup and all!"

The dozen or so people who came down from the mountain were also freezing; they were busy stamping their feet, rubbing their hands and faces, and covering their ears! Hearing Guizhi's words, the leader quickly replied:

"Master! I ate something on the mountain before coming down! I was worried that if I came back in a hurry, the people down the mountain wouldn't be prepared! I also figured it would be dark by the time I got back!"

"Then let them all go inside and warm up! Quickly heat up the kang (heated brick bed), and boil some water while you're at it!"

The farmhands at home led the oxen to be tied up, and fed them grass and water!

As soon as the people who had just come down the mountain entered the shack, someone had already lit a fire to heat the kang (a traditional heated bed)! The large pot was washed clean, filled with clean water, and boiled to be used for drinking or washing!