The next day, Wang Qingchen took advantage of the noon break to visit the Huo Trading Firm and found Shopkeeper Hong. Learning that Boss Xue was still in Qingshan Town, Wang Qingchen planned to go directly to Boss Xue’s residence there. However, remembering the gatekeeper from last time, Wang Qingchen worried about being turned away again, so he mentioned the matter to Shopkeeper Hong.

Shopkeeper Hong burst into laughter upon hearing this. “Haha, you don’t need to worry about that. I already told Boss Xue about you being sent away last time. His gatekeeper won’t dare to turn you away this time.” Hearing this from Boss Xue, Wang Qingchen felt a bit embarrassed. “Actually, you can’t really blame the gatekeeper; no one would believe me looking how small I am.”

After chatting with Shopkeeper Hong for a few more sentences, Wang Qingchen headed straight for Boss Xue’s residence in Qingshan Town.

When he arrived at the residence, as expected, this time the gatekeeper, after asking his name, did not make things difficult for him and directly led him inside.

After Wang Qingchen sat down in the main hall, a maid brought a cup of tea and informed him that Boss Xue would be over shortly.

Wang Qingchen didn't wait long before he heard Boss Xue's voice drift in from outside the door, “Good lad, coming so quickly, do you have some good news? It hasn’t been a waste of my time staying in Qingshan Town these days.” Upon hearing the voice, Wang Qingchen stood up, and just as he did, he saw Boss Xue enter from outside. He was dressed very casually, looking as if he hadn't even gone out yet today.

“By your good fortune, sir, the pot of huā you newly cultivated has revived; it’s fine for you to take it back now,” Wang Qingchen said with a smile.

“Haha, that’s wonderful news! I knew you could save it for me. I certainly haven't misjudged you.” Boss Xue was indeed overjoyed upon hearing this.

“It’s nothing like that, sir. I just have a bit of luck with these things.” Wang Qingchen replied humbly.

“Nonsense. Even if it’s just good luck, if others have no luck in this area, you are the best. By the way, did you bring that huā today? I don't see it?” Boss Xue looked around but couldn't spot the huā.

“Oh, I didn’t know if you were still in Qingshan Town before, so I didn’t bring it over. I was originally planning to ask Shopkeeper Hong to send word to you, but when he told me you were still here, I took the liberty of coming over.” Wang Qingchen explained.

“You boy, what’s this about taking the liberty? Why do you speak so stiffly? I’ve already told everyone in the residence; you can come whenever you like from now on.” Boss Xue showed slight displeasure at Wang Qingchen's formality.

“If you say so, I’ll take you at your word! Just don't complain about me disturbing you when I visit in the future,” Wang Qingchen said, laughing.

“Haha, no disturbance, no disturbance, just come right over,” Boss Xue boomed with laughter.

“Then I'll bring the huā over tomorrow morning!” Wang Qingchen proposed.

“Wait, no need for such trouble. I’ll just go to your house and pick it up myself!” Boss Xue waved his hand dismissively.

“That won’t do. If you come, it will cause too much of a stir. It’s better if I bring it over. Oh, and the seeds you gave me before have sprouted. Most of them are still small, but one has grown larger. I’ll bring that big one over tomorrow as well,” Wang Qingchen said.

“What? Those huā seeds have sprouted?” Boss Xue looked utterly disbelieving, then his face filled with excitement. One must know that he had consulted many seasoned experts before, and none could get them to sprout. He had only asked Wang Qingchen to try as a long shot, not holding out much hope. Now that they had actually sprouted, how could he remain calm?

“Uh, yes,” Wang Qingchen said, hesitating slightly at Boss Xue’s strong reaction.

“Hahahaha, this is truly excellent!” Boss Xue walked over and placed both hands on Wang Qingchen’s shoulders. “You really are my lucky star! This is wonderful; now let’s see how they compete with me!” Seeing Boss Xue so excited, Wang Qingchen felt a bit sheepish. “Actually, there is one more thing I haven’t mentioned, which is—” Wang Qingchen glanced at Boss Xue, noting his expression was still amiable, “—the huā seeds you gave me, I gave a small portion to others, and now one or two of theirs have also sprouted. However, I have already told them that if their huā are not sold, fine, but if they are sold, they must be sold to you.”

Boss Xue didn't seem angry upon hearing this, but he was more concerned about another point. “You mean they can grow those seeds too?”

“Uh, this—” Wang Qingchen suddenly recalled that when Boss Xue gave him the seeds, he had mentioned that many insiders hadn't been able to grow them. Now, suddenly, several people could grow them—anyone would find that strange!

Wang Qingchen thought for a moment and decided it was better to offer an explanation. “Actually, I had grown their huā seeds for a period of time before giving them some.” “Oh, that explains it! I was wondering why so many old hands couldn’t grow them, yet a few random people here can! But don't worry, if they want to sell what they’ve grown to me, I won’t shortchange them on the price.” Boss Xue was very shrewd; he could figure out without thinking that those who received Wang Qingchen’s huā seeds must have a close relationship with him, and building good relations with them would be highly beneficial to him.

“With your word on that, I am relieved,” Wang Qingchen said with a smile.

The two didn't talk much longer. Qingchen took his leave, as he still had classes that afternoon.

After school, Wang Qingchen asked Li Yuntai and the other two to go back first while he went to buy a huā pot.

Halfway there, Wang Qingchen employed his old trick, secretly placing the huā pot into his spatial dimension.

During dinner that evening, Wang Qingchen told his family that he would bring the huā pot to Boss Xue the next morning.

“Qingchen, you still have school tomorrow. Why don't I take the huā over for you?” Wang Qinghua suggested.

“It’s fine, Big Brother. I’ll just leave a bit earlier tomorrow; it won’t interfere with attending school,” Wang Qingchen said with a smile. He was quite pleased that his elder brother was thinking of him like that.

“But you are still small. Wouldn’t it be safer if your big brother delivered it?” Madam Yang patted Wang Qingchen’s head.

Wang Qingchen thought about his small frame and felt a bit wronged. “Mother, it’s fine. Didn’t I bring the previous huā back myself without any issue? Besides, we are still building a house now, and Big Brother needs to help with that!”

When the family heard Wang Qingchen say this, they considered it reasonable and said no more.

That night, after Wang Qinghua was fast asleep, Wang Qingchen secretly went into the spatial dimension, moved the large sprout he had chosen earlier into the newly bought huā pot, and waited for the next day to deliver it to Boss Xue.

The next morning, Wang Qingchen prepared to set off early. He took the family’s carrying basket and placed Boss Xue’s newly cultivated huā inside, then hoisted the basket onto his back. According to what he told his family, carrying it was less tiring than holding it in his hands. The family didn't object, as being low-key was always good.

Not long after leaving, Wang Qingchen placed the huā in the basket into his spatial dimension, carrying the empty basket toward the town. Upon reaching town, he found a spot where no one was paying attention, placed the two pots of huā from his dimension into the basket, and then resumed carrying the basket towards Boss Xue’s residence.

When Boss Xue truly saw the two pots of huā, he was extremely excited. “Excellent, truly excellent work!” Boss Xue praised.

Wang Qingchen scratched his head somewhat sheepishly. Could he say that he hadn't expended much effort?

“This is what grew from the seeds I gave you?” Boss Xue pointed to one of the pots.

“Yes, this pot is the one. This sprout is the largest; I didn't bring the others over as they are still small,” Wang Qingchen replied.

“That’s good, that’s very good. The more that grow, the better. You’ve helped me immensely this time, haha!” Boss Xue was thoroughly satisfied. He then pointed to the pot of his newly cultivated variety, “For this pot, we’ll stick to what we agreed upon last time: for helping me revive one huā, I’ll give you ten taels of silver as compensation.” He then pointed to the other pot, “As for this pot, including the ones at your home that you helped me grow, I will give you twenty taels of silver per sprout. How about that?”

Wang Qingchen grinned broadly, “I’ll do as you say.”

Wang Qingchen naturally had no objection. Ten taels of silver for reviving one huā was settled last time. As for those grown from seeds—regardless of the fact that Boss Xue provided the seeds—the number of sprouts that grew was quite considerable. He had initially expected to earn a good amount even at ten taels per sprout, so how could he object to twenty taels per sprout now? It seemed Boss Xue was a good man, at least in terms of being generous with compensation. At this moment, Wang Qingchen conveniently ignored how much money Boss Xue stood to make from this newly cultivated variety.

After receiving thirty taels of silver handed over by Boss Xue’s servant, Wang Qingchen tucked the money into his book bag and happily left with the basket, as he still needed to attend school.

Upon arriving at the academy, Wang Qingtong naturally had to ask when he saw Wang Qingchen carrying the basket.

“Oh, I just delivered the huā Boss Xue asked me to nurture.” Wang Qingchen replied.

“Really, Qingchen? How much money did Boss Xue give you? Did he say he would also buy the ones we grew?” Wang Qingtong asked eagerly.

“Not much money. He will buy the huā you grew once they get bigger, too. But you absolutely cannot tell anyone about this, including the fact that I delivered the huā to him today, understand?” Wang Qingchen stressed.

“Really? He’ll buy them? That’s wonderful!” Wang Qingtong was delighted for a moment, then added, “Qingchen, don’t worry, I won’t gossip to others. I won’t even tell my parents.” Ever since Wang Qingtong shared his ideals with Wang Qingchen last time, and Wang Qingchen hadn't objected, his attitude towards Wang Qingchen changed completely. He felt that Wang Qingchen had shared his secret with him and kept it confidential, so now he couldn’t betray Wang Qingchen.

Of course, on the way home from school, Li Yuntai and Wang Qingyi also inquired about the basket. Wang Qingchen told them the same thing he told Wang Qingtong, and Li Yuntai and Wang Qingyi also promised not to tell others. The group unanimously decided that if anyone asked, they would say they had come to town to sell dried mushrooms.

After Wang Qingchen returned, he took the silver out and handed it to Wang Youfu, who became excited once again looking at the gleaming silver.