"This is actually a rare Jianlan treasure Xia Hemei. Mr. Zhang is really lucky." Lu Mingtao could see the extraordinary nature of this orchid at a glance. What surprised him even more was that in the autumn wind, this Xia Hemei actually survived.
The flowers are blooming, which is so unreasonable. "I wonder if Mr. Zhang can part with me?" Autumn is here, and the weather is getting colder day by day. Although the fourth master's appetite is better, it is still not satisfactory. He looks for some strange objects.
It's good to let him take a look and relax his mood.
"Haha, Mr. Lu, don't be interested in this orchid. It's just been delivered and it hasn't been warmed yet. The old man hasn't appreciated it enough." Old Doctor Zhang said sweetly. Before Lu Mingtao could say anything else, Butler Zhang took one.
The bag came in. "Master, the things are here." After saying that, he took out the contents of the bag. Inside were several paper packages, each of which was tightly wrapped. There were words written on them, including cucumbers.
, beans, cabbage, spinach, the two largest packages have watermelon written on them. "It seems Mr. Lu should be relieved that the things have arrived." Old Doctor Zhang said with a smile.
"Thank you, Mr. Zhang. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have gotten this special watermelon and melon seeds." Lu Mingtao saluted him, "Young Master Lu, you're welcome." Mr. Zhang smiled and waved his hand.
"Sir, Miss Zhu asked someone to bring two hundred kilograms of white rice, fifty kilograms of peanuts, and ten kilograms of dried chili peppers." Butler Zhang brought some of the same things that Lin Zhu had brought and showed them to Dr. Zhang.
"This should all come from her place. Is there anything special about it?" Old Doctor Zhang muttered to himself.
"Oh, your god-granddaughter actually grew peanuts." Lu Mingtao looked aside for a while and recognized the peanuts. He also found some in his business, and the quantity was larger than what Lin Zhu sent.
But the quality is far different. Although the particles are full, they are not visually comparable to the peanuts Lin Zhu brought. The peanuts Lin Zhu sent were all out of shell. Lu Mingtao picked up one and put it in his mouth to taste it.
When I tasted it, I had an indescribable feeling. Compared with the ones I had eaten at the store, although the taste was the same, these peanuts were richer.
"Girl Zhu sent these peanuts over, can you tell me how to eat them?" Old Doctor Zhang had never eaten these things before and was scratching his head. "Miss Zhu wrote a list and attached it to the list. Look." Butler Zhang gave the list to
Old Doctor Zhang. "Hahaha, you are indeed my god-granddaughter. She is very sensible." Old Doctor Zhang happily held the list and smiled. "I wonder if I can let you take a look at it?" Lu Mingtao was very excited about the things on the list.
Out of curiosity, there are peanuts in his store. But there are too few production methods and they can only be made into dried fruits. They are not very popular.
"Let's see, but after reading it, Mr. Lu should express something." Old doctor Zhang said firmly. Lu Mingtao was not sure about this. He also doubted that a country girl could have any good ideas.
"Mr. Zhang, please give me a price." After reading the list, his mind completely changed, and he immediately made a decision to purchase these prescriptions. In fact, Lin Zhu didn't write much, but there were instructions on how to use chili peppers.
Lu Mingtao, a shopping prodigy, certainly saw the huge business opportunities. If he didn't take action now, how long would it be before he took action?
"It's up to you. The price of the special watermelon costs you money, so I won't make the decision." In fact, Dr. Zhang couldn't put a price on these things, and he didn't know how much these things could bring to Muyue Trading Company.
It's a benefit, but since Lu Mingtao asked for it, he must give it to him.
"Mr. Zhang, don't you need to ask the owner of this thing?" Lu Mingtao raised his eyebrows. He got it so easily. He felt a little too relaxed. "Haha, since Zhu Yatou gave it to me, it's up to me to make the decision, don't worry.
I won’t come after you.” Old Doctor Zhang smiled, “But as you can see, she will definitely grow more peanuts and peppers in the future.”
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhang. We, Muyue Trading Company, will charge whatever she has. The price will be determined as the market goes by. What do you think?" Lu Mingtao has been in business for many years. Of course he heard the meaning of Mr. Zhang's words. For him, accepting Lin Zhu's property
It's very easy to solve, these are just things that can be solved with money, and he happens to be not short of money.
"When the time comes, you can send someone to discuss it with her. I can no longer make decisions for her." Old Doctor Zhang waved his hands, indicating that he would not interfere in the subsequent matters. He thought of the white rice sent by Lin Zhu again, "Master Lu, look
How is the quality of this white rice?”
"It looks like it's just ordinary white rice, but it looks a little brighter. It's smooth when you hold it up, and it's not astringent at all." Lu Mingtao grabbed a handful of white rice and rubbed it in his hands. "Butler Zhang, could you please ask the kitchen to cook it?"
Come here with a bowl of rice." Lu Mingtao put down the rice in his hand and turned around to explain to Butler Zhang. Old doctor Zhang also nodded to him, so Butler Zhang took the order and left.
"This granddaughter that Mr. Zhang recognizes is not ordinary!" Lu Mingtao asked tentatively. "It's not easy to be alone and pick up an orphan with the same disease. What's rare is that he doesn't blame others and always works hard to make progress."
Afterwards, he felt that something was wrong. Lin Zhu seemed to be out of touch with him, so he couldn't help but laugh. Seeing him smiling inexplicably, Lu Mingtao looked puzzled. So old doctor Zhang asked Lin Zhu to help Fu Dou'er to do some interesting things when he was arrested.
When he told it to him, he burst out laughing when he heard Lin Zhu's views on catching food and toys, thinking that she was just a child. There was also the joke about having money to spend and spending it casually, "It seems like your
My god-granddaughter is a sweet-tempered person like you." He said with a smile.
"I'm obsessed with money at a young age. Let's see who dares to marry her when she grows up. No, I have to write a letter and scold her. The punishment last time was a little lighter. This time I must make it memorable for her." Zhang
The old doctor felt that his education had failed. "Mr. Zhang, don't worry. This Miss Sun has some wealth and means, so she will definitely not be wronged in the future."
"I am afraid that she will go astray. She is still young now. When she grows up in a few years, it will be too late to correct herself." Old doctor Zhang thought, this bamboo girl dared to speak so freely when she was only nine years old. What if?
This reputation has been ruined. Who will dare to marry her in the future? Lu Mingtao has always heard from Dr. Zhang that the god-granddaughter he recognized is young, but in his opinion, it should not be possible to grow such special watermelons and peanut peppers.
What the little girl did, so she asked curiously, "I wonder how old this Miss Sun is this year?"
"What? Are you attracted to her?" Old Doctor Zhang glanced at him sideways, "You can't do it. You're too old." Lu Mingtao was very shocked. He was also a handsome young man in the capital, no matter he was a lady or a young lady.
Xiaojiabiyu is very fond of him. And although he is almost thirty years old, he still attracts many young girls aged fifteen or sixteen. How come Dr. Zhang is already old now?
Dr. Zhang didn't want him to be too entangled, so he kindly explained to him, "Zhu Yatou is only nine years old this year." Ignoring Lu Mingtao's shocked expression at these words, Dr. Zhang's attention was focused on the bowl brought over by Butler Zhang.
, to be more precise, on the rice in the bowl.
The rice grains in that bowl were clearly defined. The rice grains were crystal clear, and the bursts of rice fragrance exuded made people salivate in their mouths. "Bring it to me and have a taste." Old doctor Zhang didn't care about Lu Mingtao standing aside, and directly picked it up.
They picked up a bowl of rice and started eating. Lu Mingtao, who was attracted by the aroma of rice, also picked up another bowl, so the two of them quickly finished the bowl of rice without any side dishes.
The two put down their bowls and chopsticks, with some unfinished thoughts. "I won't share this rice with you." Before Lu Mingtao could say the words, Dr. Zhang was the first to speak up. After Lu Mingtao heard this, he didn't say a word.
After glancing at Butler Zhang, Butler bowed and stepped out.
"You send people out, even if you want to ask me, there is no need to discuss." Old doctor Zhang still looked like you can do nothing to me. "Zhu Yatou only sent so much, it is too little. It cannot be divided."
Fourth Master's appetite is still not good." Lu Mingtao said softly and sighed slightly.
Old Doctor Zhang was also silent. "Okay, I'll give you half." After a while, Old Doctor Zhang said. "Thank you, Mr. Zhang. Mr. Lu also thanks you on behalf of the Fourth Master." Lu Mingtao said to Old Doctor Zhang again.
present.
"Okay, I can only help him a little here." The fourth master's illness has always been a concern of Dr. Zhang. "Mr. Zhang, Mr. Lu wants to pay a visit to Miss Zhu. Is it possible?
?" Lu Mingtao became curious about Lin Zhu. It was a pity that he couldn't meet him last time.
"It's better not to go now. She has also bought a few farms there. There will be a big harvest next year. Let's go then. Your goal is too big. If you go there suddenly, it will cause unnecessary trouble to her."
There is another reason why Dr. Zhang doesn't want him to go, that is, Chang's mother is still there. Before General Chang's matter comes to light, it would be best for Chang's mother not to be exposed.
"Okay, but in order to express the sincerity and gratitude of Muyue Trading Company, I will prepare some gifts to send over." Lu Mingtao thought about it for a while. Now is the busy time of the trading company, and he really can't leave.
"Okay, it just so happens that I also want to send some things over, and there are two people from Linjia Village. Let them go back with me when the time comes. It's good to have someone to take care of me." Old doctor Zhang thought of the Wang family and his son, who seemed to be staying in the capital for a few days.
Oh my god, it just gives them more time to prepare gifts.
Lu Mingtao was very lucky to have accepted the invitation from Dr. Zhang’s second son, Zhang Weize, today. Otherwise, he would not have had access to all these good things. He returned home happily.
Lu Mingtao returned home and took a short rest before taking his things to the village where the fourth master was temporarily staying. "What good things are there this time?" The fourth master was lazily lying on the recliner, holding a book in his hand, and there was no page.
He flipped through the pages. "Of course it's something useful to Fourth Master." Lu Mingtao hesitated, "You'll find out in a moment."
"Oh, what makes Mr. Lu so excited, could it be that he found some delicious food?" Fourth Master narrowed his eyes, "You dare to show off in front of me. It seems that I am still too tolerant of you."
"Forget it, you ignore everything in the business and leave it all to me alone. You call it tolerance. Thank you. Please be strict with me. What do you think of this month's account book? Check it carefully.
Check if I have stolen your money, okay?" Lu Mingtao rolled his eyes, this kind of indecent behavior was only shown in front of Fourth Master.
"How long do you want to stay here? It's time to go back." Lu Mingtao asked seriously. The weather was getting colder and colder. Staying in Zhuangzi all the time was a burden on his body.
"A few days ago, I went to Brother Qi's house to attend his son's first birthday party. I met my good brothers and didn't say a word. The next day, the palace sent me a letter asking me to stay here for a few more days. Haha." Fourth Master said lightly.
He laughed, but there was no smile at all in this laughter, and his expression became increasingly grim.
"Oh, Prince Qi's son is also having a birthday party. It must be very lively." Lu Mingtao changed the topic, "Don't you know what you caught when you arrested Zhou? Did you catch money, food, etc."
"Haha, I really made you say that. I caught a small wooden horse and a snack. Didn't you see that Brother Qi's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot?" The fourth master thought of the scene that day and it was unkind.
He smiled. "It's not bad to seize these. I won't have to worry about food and drink in the future, and I can have fun in time. Wouldn't it be nice?"
"If you want Brother Qi to hear what you say, I won't beat you up. It's not like you don't know that he most wants his son to fight on the battlefield." After listening to Lu Mingtao's words, Fourth Master thought it made sense, but for
The royal disciple said that this was the most useless thing. "But you have never cared about these things. Why are you interested today?"
"I went to Mr. Zhang's house today and heard what Mr. Zhang said about it."
"Oh, does his family have a child over one year old?" Fourth Master was talking enthusiastically. "It's a child adopted by his god-granddaughter in the country. Because he didn't know the specific birth date, he randomly decided on one, and it happened to be the same as King Qi's.
On the same day as my son, he grabbed a silver ingot and a wooden sword." Lu Mingtao told the Fourth Master again the joke he heard from Dr. Zhang.
"He is a very interesting person." Fourth Master commented on Lin Zhu with a smile.
"Not only is it interesting, it's also surprising. She is only nine years old this year." Lu Mingtao told the news that once stunned him. Now that he saw the surprised expression on the fourth master's face, his mood suddenly improved.
Get up, it seems that he is not the only one who is frightened.
"This joke is not funny." The fourth master's expression suddenly returned to its original sternness. "This is what Old Doctor Zhang said himself." After Lu Mingtao finished speaking, he heard a knock on the door from outside, so he stood up and opened the door, bringing in a piece of food.
box.
"I'm not hungry." Fourth Master looked at it with a frown. His appetite was not good, and he felt his stomach tightening when he saw the food.
"Come and have a taste. This is what I just reluctantly asked for from Dr. Zhang. If I hadn't moved you out, he wouldn't have given me a grain of rice." Lu Mingtao understood very well that Dr. Zhang was stingy, because this
The rice was the most delicious he had ever tasted in his life. So he also wanted Fourth Master to try it. It would be best if he could eat it. There were no side dishes to go with it, just a bowl of white porridge.
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