After lunch, Gu Qingli accompanied Xiao Yunjing to the fields to check on the seedlings.
Gu Qingli looked at the dense seedlings. How can I convince Xiao Yunjing? She thought for a moment and then said, "Yunjing, these seedlings are so dense. Can we pull out some of the extras? Just like when we plant medicinal materials, keeping two or three in each spot."
"Is that possible?" Xiao Yunjing was doubtful. He had never farmed before but had seen others do it. He didn't recall ever seeing anyone do what Li'er was suggesting.
"I don't know," Gu Qingli replied. "But I feel that if they grow so densely, the mature seedlings will surely be thin and won't bear much grain."
Xiao Yunjing looked at the already dense seedlings. It seemed Li'er's words made sense. He nodded and said, "Li'er makes a good point. Should I go and pull some out now?"
