Chapter 28 Bullying (2)_1

"Good." The old man agreed with her, as farmers of course gained strength from more activity.

"Grandpa, are those water-pepper plants?" Lin Ziyin observed their surroundings, noticing a variety of wild vegetables growing all over the place. She had not expected there to be so many good things on the mountain.

Ziyin, that plant has a strange taste." The old man replied.

Upon hearing this, Lin Ziyin immediately stood up, "Grandpa, this is a good thing. Let's pick more of the tender leaves, I can use them." Lin Ziyin said gleefully. This kind of wild vegetable had a spicy flavor, which could be used as a substitute for pepper. This way, they could save some money on spices.

When the old man heard that it could be used, he too started to help her pick without asking her for what.

The pair searched and picked along their path and filled half their basket in no time. Meanwhile, as they were walking uphill, Lin Ziyin also found some star anise and other spices.