He asked, puzzled, "Why did Juhua scatter so many chili seeds? There's no way we can plant them all. I see there's still half a row left in the field."
Yang gave a wry smile. "She's still inexperienced and tends to go overboard. She just scattered them over a whole row. You don't need nearly that many seedlings."
He shot her a cheerful, sideways glance. "How old is she, really? Girls from most families don't know the first thing about managing this stuff. They just plant whatever their parents tell them to. The fact that Juhua can make her own decisions shows she's got a good head on her shoulders. So what if she used too many this time? She'll know better next time! Kids have to learn by doing. They'll get it right after a few tries."
Yang's face bloomed into a wide smile, pleased by He's words. "You're right! My Juhua loves to use her head. She likes to try her hand at everything, and she usually does a pretty good job."
