RDD 50

Chapter 50

The place was vividly green, a plain of grass, and the goats ate easily. There were chickens and ducks, squeaking and quacking, walking around with their little ducklings and chicks.

Corazon and Alberto had 5 hectares and they sold half of it. Their family usually grows corn, so their land was not wet and muddy like rice paddies.

They told us they wanted to start a chicken and duck farm. Free range too.

In my opinion, 2.5 acres was more than enough. Hell, they could even buy more goats if they wanted to.

It was already three days after Christmas and our family was quickly adjusting to life in the village. Because this place was called a "village", there was no entertainment at all.

Even the TV in the house was a small black and white TV, Sophia and Roman didn't like black and white TV, so they lost interest in watching it. Instead, the children decided to walk around with Penelope. The village was large and full of greenery.

As for me... I'm digging holes to build a fence around the farm.

To keep the chickens and ducks from escaping and to protect them, Alberto bought a metal mesh fence. The fence was only four feet high. They were confident that the chickens and ducks would not escape.

Standing next to me was the youngest child in the family, Santiago.

"I think that's enough, brother-in-law."

"Then let's put up the pole."

"Okay."

We placed the pole that would be the post to connect the metal net. We filled the hole with earth and made sure it would not fall down.

I wiped off my sweat. It was good that I kept up with my training mission, otherwise I would never last long. Now I can see that my stamina has improved.

Then we went to our next destination and I dug a hole again. Just like last time, we put another post in the hole and filled it with dirt.

Alberto and the others were doing the same work we were. Because their parents announced that they wanted to start raising chickens and ducks, both sons and husbands decided to help. Of course, I was one of the people who volunteered.

No one would ask for a salary because we all got a lot of money last time.

In a way, I'm helping my in-laws because I want to return the favor.

[Ding! Mission completed]

What?

I was confused for a moment. However, I remembered that it was already 30 minutes before I started this job.

Does this mean that doing a tedious task like digging holes can be recognized as exercise?

Considering that I completed the task, I guess it is.

I nodded in satisfaction. I was helping my in-laws out of goodwill, and I got another system point, which is definitely worth it.

"It's my turn now, brother-in-law."

"Then," I handed him the pickaxe and wiped my face.

They were farmers, so their equipment was mostly related to farming. So we used the pickaxe because they only have one shovel and Alberto was currently using it.

Well, a pickaxe can do the job too! It can dig into the ground.

"You said you wanted to go to college. Are you still sure?" I asked Santiago to lighten the mood.

"About that... I asked my friends and they said that there is no electrical engineering in the city, I have to go to the next province if I want to study electrical engineering."

"The next province? Penelope said that is quite far away."

"Indeed, that's why I'm hesitating." Santiago started digging. Unlike me, who was an amateur, Santiago was much better. He knew the best way to dig.

"Do you have other plans?"

I asked casually.

"Well..." It was clear that he hesitated to speak. He almost lost his balance with the axe.

"Just say it. You don't have to be afraid."

"Brother-in-law... Do you think it's better to enroll in the capital instead? I heard that the curriculum there is much better than in the provinces."

"Heh!" I chuckled.

"Kid, if you want me to be honest, don't believe what they say. It's not true at all. In my opinion, teaching in the provinces is much better than in the capital. That universities in the capital are nothing but "money suckers".

I have seen graduates from many provincial universities. In my opinion, they were more intelligent and healthier. Penelope is the best example.

She studied in a public high school, yet she was smarter than me, who went to a prestigious school. Of course, hard work was also a factor.

Maybe it's the difference in mentality. I didn't study because I feel like I'm inheriting the family business.

"Is that so?" Santiago was shocked when he heard what I said.

Kid, I'm not lying to you. In my opinion, the capital is nothing but a deep shit, especially in the next two decades.

"If you want to enroll in the capital, you can stay with us. But you have to sleep in the living room." I muttered.

"That's..."

"I know it's obvious that you want to ask me that. You're just hesitating. If you want to, you have to convince Penelope, not me."

"Okay."

Santiago was going to study in Manila.

That's good, then I can hire him to work on my upcoming business.

That was exactly why I didn't have a problem with him living with us, because I could have another manpower... I'm not a bad guy, okay?

I don't want to stop him from going to college. He can work part time instead, that's good because his salary would be lower. Again, I'm not a bad guy...