Word Spirit Farming System

“Before leaving.”

Cheng Yun was stunned when he heard his words.

After a moment, he regained his voice, “What did you say?”

Yang Hongjin repeated it again, explaining the whole process excitedly.

It turned out that someone in the village had told him before that as a man, he should support his wife and not let him work so hard. Yang Hongjin secretly kept this in mind.

These days, while he was helping out at Yueqiong Tower, he saw how exhausted his wife was every day, unable to straighten his back. Even their habit of chatting before going to bed had disappeared. Yang Hongjin felt both distressed and helpless, not knowing what to do.

That day, while dining in Nanming City, he overheard people at the neighboring table talking about going to work on the roads outside the city. They mentioned that even young children and people who were not very bright could participate in the road construction. He listened carefully and stored the information in his mind.

After returning, when he heard others in the village discussing the matter, he went to his elder brother to seek his opinion.

Coincidentally, Yang Hongcai also received the news and planned to go and investigate. They both went together to ask the village chief about it.

Eventually, they confirmed that the information was true. This time, because important people from the capital were coming, a significant amount of money was invested in this project. Every village received the message and hoped that everyone would participate enthusiastically.

On the spot, Yang Hongcai and Yang Hongjin signed up and the village chief collected the names and handed them in. After confirmation, they could set off in three days.

And just now, Yang Hongcai informed him that the confirmation letter from the city had arrived. Both he and his brother were successfully selected. After tidying up, they could depart for work in three days.

As Cheng Yun listened, his face darkened.

Their family was not in need of money at all. Working outside the city for ten days to earn five hundred yuan might be considered a decent reward for the common people, but compared to their prosperous business, it was merely a drop in the bucket.

On one hand, Cheng Yun was touched by Yang Hongjin’s intention to take care of him, but on the other hand, he was extremely worried about it.

He had no idea about the situation outside the city. He had only heard that a group of people would be going to work on the roads, and even the employees at the restaurant wanted to go. However, that work was laborious, not to mention the risks of accidents when a group of people gathered together.

If Cheng Yun didn’t have much money in his pocket, perhaps he would have joined them. It wasn’t that he looked down on manual labor, but they simply didn’t need to do it now, especially considering Yang Hongjin’s condition.

Cheng Yun used to get nervous when Yang Hongjin was not under his watchful eye. However, in recent days, he showed signs of improved intelligence, which allowed Cheng Yun to relax and let him go out for walks.

But even so, it was limited to the village, where the people were simple and everyone knew each other. To let Yang Hongjin go to a place he couldn’t see, even with Yang Hongcai’s help, Cheng Yun couldn’t help but worry.

Yet, faced with Yang Hongjin’s excited face, he couldn’t bring himself to refuse. The last time they went hunting, he had already declined once. At that time, he promised that he would let him go next time, but now that the time had come, he found it difficult to easily give his consent.

Yang Hongjin was beaming with excitement, thinking that his wife would be delighted to hear this news. However, after waiting for a long time, he didn’t receive the expected response.

Gradually, Yang Hongjin calmed down. He saw Cheng Yun frowning and remaining silent, which made him become flustered. “Wife?”

Cheng Yun glanced at him with furrowed brows but couldn’t say anything.

“Wife, are you unhappy?” Yang Hongjin was fearless in everything except his wife’s unhappiness. However, he wasn’t smart enough to understand why Cheng Yun wasn’t happy. He could only instinctively say, “Wife, please don’t be unhappy. If you’re unhappy, I’ll be unhappy too.”

Cheng Yun sighed, feeling a mix of emotions as he listened to Yang Hongjin’s words.

He pulled Yang Hongjin to sit down and spoke with a serious expression, “Do you really want to go, Hongjin?”

Yang Hongjin stared at Cheng Yun’s face, then asked in return, “Does my wife want me to go?”

“You cunning guy,” Cheng Yun glared at him. “You’re not allowed to read my reaction. Tell me, do you really want to go?”

Cheng Yun composed his expression, but Yang Hongjin couldn’t understand his mood at the moment. Although he sensed that Cheng Yun didn’t have high expectations for this matter, he had promised his wife not to lie to him anymore.

So he nodded honestly, “I want to go.”

“Aren’t you afraid of danger?”

“Is my wife afraid?”

Cheng Yun, feeling exasperated, poked his head, “It’s not about me going, I’m asking about you.”

“In that case, Hongjin is not afraid,” Yang Hongjin straightened his chest, showing a sturdy and resolute appearance. “Hongjin can protect his wife, he is not afraid of hardship, and besides, I have my brother with me!”

“Well…” Cheng Yun couldn’t hold back and said, “If you can’t go, will you be very upset?”

“Why can’t I go?” Yang Hongjin didn’t even consider that Cheng Yun might not want him to go. He thought in a straightforward manner, “The village chief said our names were on the list, so we can go.”

Cheng Yun sighed once again. He knew that he couldn’t escape this journey.

If he tried to stop him, he knew that Yang Hongjin would obediently stay at home and not go anywhere. But after struggling repeatedly, he couldn’t bring himself to act that way.

He had always taught Yang Hongjin not to lie, not to break promises, and also hoped that he would have more exposure to the world and grow up quickly.

In Cheng Yun’s opinion, the reason why Yang Hongjin improved so quickly was partly due to his medicine and the power of his words, and partly because Cheng Yun allowed him to interact with the world, unlike in the past when Li Fengjiao had confined him, preventing him from taking a step to explore the world. Therefore, Cheng Yun always welcomed his attempts and wanted them to succeed.

If he were to act purely out of selfishness now and ruin his promise by not letting him participate, he would be no different from those parents who could never achieve anything by coaxing their children.

He recalled his own childhood, which was spent in a constant cycle of anticipation and disappointment. He didn’t want his future child to follow in his footsteps, nor did he want his partner to have the same experience as him.

After much struggle, Cheng Yun was constantly weighing the pros and cons in his mind, convincing himself that with his elder brother and the presence of officials, the journey wouldn’t be as dangerous as he imagined.

He touched Yang Hongjin’s face and spoke the words that were almost squeezed out from between his teeth, “Then be careful and don’t make me worry.”

Because Yang Hongjin was about to set off, Cheng Yun hadn’t felt like doing anything these past few days and focused on packing his belongings.

“Ten days may seem long or short, but I’m worried that your luggage might be too heavy to carry. I’ve only packed three sets of clothes for you, and you should wear your coat. Remember to put it on whenever you rest. Don’t think it’s too hot and refuse to wear it. The weather can easily cause you to catch a cold.”

“Usually, stick with elder brother when you’re working and don’t stray too far from him. If elder brother isn’t around, you can greet the people in the village and work with them. Just remember not to be alone.”

“I’ve put a hundred yuan in the pockets of your clothes. Each set has a little money. If you feel hungry or thirsty, buy something to eat or drink for yourself. Don’t let yourself go hungry.”

“Remember, you must never wander off! If you encounter any danger, don’t try to be brave. Let other men handle it while you stay behind. If you see elder brother overwhelmed with work, you can lend a hand, but if it’s dangerous, take care of yourself.”

“And, when you’re out, remember to speak less and try to keep a serious expression. Your face can intimidate people even without speaking. Don’t let unfamiliar people easily take advantage of you for their amusement.”

After saying all this, Cheng Yun taught Yang Hongjin how to behave, advising him to speak only a few words in public situations, except when speaking privately with Yang Hongcai.

He didn’t dislike this idiot, but he was afraid that those boring people would make fun of him for no reason. The past incidents in the village had happened more than once, and he still remembered the old story of Wang Cui. Cheng Yun had felt distressed for a long time after learning about those incidents.

He thought for a moment and added, “I heard that Big Brother Chen is also going. I’ll wake up early tomorrow and check everything again. If I meet Big Brother Chen, I’ll ask him to help look after you.”

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While Cheng Yun packed and muttered, reminding Yang Hongjin of everything, he remembered what he missed and said it repeatedly. He even made Yang Hongjin memorize it.

Yang Hongjin could feel that his wife was especially nervous about him. He felt delighted in his heart and didn’t find his wife annoying at all. He loved listening to him speak.

They spent two happy days like this until the day before departure when Yang Hongjin suddenly became downcast.

On the evening before their departure, Cheng Yun double-checked to make sure they hadn’t forgotten anything, then they both washed up and got into bed.

“We’re setting off tomorrow, so get some rest early tonight,” Cheng Yun tucked him in and gave a few more reminders about safety.

As Yang Hongjin listened to the gentle voice of his wife in his ears, a feeling of reluctance surged within him. He turned over and hugged Cheng Yun, burying his face in his shoulder and rubbing against him, acting spoiled. “Wife, I can’t bear to leave you.”

Cheng Yun was momentarily stunned, but then chuckled softly. “You’re only realizing it now?”

This made Yang Hongjin even more unhappy. “Ten days is such a long time.”

“Yes,” Cheng Yun sighed and murmured, “Ten days is indeed quite long…”

The two of them just held each other without speaking. Cheng Yun thought that with Yang Hongjin’s temperament, he might say that he didn’t want to go. But after waiting for a while, he turned his head and found that Yang Hongjin had fallen asleep while still holding him.

Cheng Yun smiled helplessly, adjusted Yang Hongjin’s body to make him more comfortable, tucked him in, and then lay down on his side, quietly watching him.

He reached out and caressed Yang Hongjin’s eyebrows, gently tracing his face. Unconsciously, his eyes revealed an affection he wasn’t aware of.

This was the first time since he came to this world that he would be separated from this fool. Just the thought of not seeing this person for almost half a month after tomorrow made him feel suffocated and restless.

In the past, he never thought that he could be so attached to someone. He grew up in a family that was falling apart, and he thought he had lost the qualification to have a warm family a long time ago.

It was Yang Hongjin who allowed him to have a family again, to experience the warmth of having loved ones. Yang Hongjin said he couldn’t bear to leave, but wasn’t it the same for himself?

After a long while, Cheng Yun whispered softly, “Come back safely, idiot. Don’t make me worry.”

Then he sat up and gently pressed a kiss on the edge of Yang Hongjin’s lips.