After unlocking the material space, I raised my younger siblings in a farmhouse.

Chapter 140: Raising Livestock

Lin Jinxiu was a little emotional, "I didn't feel anything when they were at home, but after this person left, I actually felt that the house was a little too deserted."

Lin Chuyi found it a little funny and couldn't help but tease: "Big sister, when did you become so sentimental?"

Lin Jinxiu asked back: "Don't you think your home is too quiet?"

Lin Chuyi shook his head honestly, "No feeling."

Lin Jinxiu was choked by Lin Chuyi's words and suddenly forgot what she was going to say next.

"Miss, since you feel your home is lonely, why don't you raise some chickens and ducks in the yard?" Aunt Huang, who was standing next to her, suddenly interrupted.

Hearing what Aunt Huang said, Lin Chuyi turned to look at her and spoke with a smile.

"Auntie Huang, we don't raise chickens or ducks, and your previous job didn't include this either. But this job is also within the scope of 'rough work', which means that even if you add these two jobs, I don't have to pay you for the processing. Are you willing to do this?"

To be honest, although Lin Chuyi is only a ten-year-old girl, in Aunt Huang's eyes, she is still the master who holds the fate of their family of three in her hands.

Even though Lin Chuyi had never treated them harshly, she still had an inexplicable fear of Lin Chuyi.

Facing Lin Chuyi's gaze, Aunt Huang was a little nervous, but she still bravely spoke her true feelings.

"To answer the young lady, I have seen and remembered all the kindness you have shown us. I know we are very lucky to have met such a good master like you."

"I am grateful in my heart, but I have no way to repay you. The only thing I can show off is my ability to do rough work. I just want to do more work for the family, at least to be worthy of the salary the girl paid me."

"But there is only so much work to do inside and outside the house, and Madam Shen helps to share the burden, and the eldest daughter will also lend a hand, so there is even less work for me to do. I feel guilty for taking this salary."

"Young lady, you know that I was born into a farming family. I am not as meticulous as Madam Shen in many cases, but I think I have some experience in taking care of poultry and livestock."

"I thought that our yard is not small. If we raise some chickens and ducks, they will lay eggs in a few months. The eggs can be used to nourish the bodies of the masters. When the New Year comes, the chickens and ducks can be slaughtered and used to make soup, which can save a lot of money on buying meat."

"I volunteered to raise livestock for my family. This was my own idea. When I buy the livestock, I can take care of them by myself. The girl doesn't have to pay me any fees."

When Lin Chuyi heard what Aunt Huang said, she did not agree immediately, but turned to look at Lin Jinxiu.

"Sister, you make all the decisions about family matters. What do you think?"

Lin Jinxiu originally wanted to talk to Lin Chuyi about raising poultry and livestock, but she was afraid that Lin Chuyi would not agree, so she spoke more tactfully.

Now that Aunt Huang had taken the initiative to bring it up, she naturally chose to climb up the ladder.

"I think this is a good idea. Before, we hadn't finalized our house yet, so we naturally had no time to think about these things. Now that we have settled down, it's time to raise these poultry and livestock."

"Studying takes a lot of brain power. I plan to give them a few eggs in the future. I will prepare a boiled egg every morning. It will take a lot of eggs in a month. It's not good to buy them from other people every time."

Lin Chu nodded slightly, "Okay, since you all want to raise them, then go ahead and raise them. I'll go buy some chicks and ducklings later, but I have to be frank. You can raise them, but you must pay attention to hygiene issues. I don't want to have to check whether there is chicken poop on the ground every time I come back."

Both of them were amused by Lin Chuyi's words. Aunt Huang assured her, "Don't worry, young lady. I promise that this situation will never happen."

"Okay, I'll trust you this time. If you can't do it, the next time I come back, it will be the death day for those little chickens and ducklings."

When Lin Chuyi came back from outside with a dozen chicks and ducklings produced from the space, he saw Grandpa Huang surrounded by enthusiastic villagers at the gate of his yard.

Lin Chuyi listened carefully to their conversation for a while and realized that they were asking about matters related to pepper cultivation.

Mr. Huang, the "pepper planting expert" who just graduated yesterday, answered the villagers' endless questions in a clear and logical manner. He seemed very confident and maintained his expert image very well.

Lin Chuyi raised the corners of his mouth, and with satisfaction he carried the cages of chickens and ducks, walked around the group of people, and went straight into the yard.

She handed the cage to Aunt Huang, who stretched her neck to look out with a worried look on her face.

"Auntie Huang, these are the chickens and ducks you wanted, six of each. Take a look. If there's anything wrong with them, I can exchange them."

When Aunt Huang heard Lin Chuyi's voice, she came to her senses and hurriedly took the cage from Lin Chuyi.

She said to Lin Chuyi with a guilty look on her face: "Girl, I didn't notice that you came back. What did you say just now? I...I didn't hear it clearly..."

Aunt Huang's voice became lower and lower, and Lin Chuyi waved his hand indifferently.

"It's okay. I just want you to check if there are any problems with these chicks and ducklings."

"Oh ok."

After Aunt Huang responded, she put the cage on the ground, lifted the cloth covering the cage, reached into the cage, and carefully checked the health of the chicks and ducklings inside.

While Aunt Huang was looking down, Lin Chuyi walked behind her and looked in the direction where Aunt Huang was looking just now.

From this position, one could just see the round back of Grandpa Huang's head as he was surrounded by the villagers. Lin Chuyi knew what Aunt Huang was worried about.

Aunt Huang rummaged through all the cubs in the cage and then stood up with satisfaction.

"Girl, based on my many years of experience, there is nothing wrong with these chicks and ducklings. They can be raised. However, chickens and ducks this young need to be raised for at least half a year before they can lay eggs."

Lin Chuyi was stunned. She was used to the high productivity of space, but she ignored the specific growth cycle of poultry and livestock in real life.

Lin Chuyi slapped himself on the forehead, he was so careless. "It's my fault. You can keep them for now. I'll see if there are any laying hens next time and bring back two more."

"Okay." Aunt Huang responded and covered the cage with the cloth again.

At this moment, Lin Chuyi spoke again.

"Don't worry about Lao Huang. The villagers don't have any bad intentions. Lao Huang can handle it."

Aunt Huang felt embarrassed and a little worried when Lin Chuyi revealed her secrets.