The villagers, after discussing Wang Youfu’s acquisition of farmland for a while, slowly began to feel envious. No wonder they hired a wet nurse to look after them; it turned out they were quite wealthy and didn't care about a little money. This further solidified the village women's belief that Madam Yang was blessed.

The Wang Youfu family didn't pay much mind to the villagers' reactions, but they were somewhat surprised that the old residence hadn't made any move regarding the matter. Based on past experience, the old residence would surely find some excuse to demand favors or benefits. Wang Youfu's family was completely unaware that the Old Master was now determined to reform Wang Youliang’s temperament. The Old Master had only hinted at this to the Old Madam, keeping it entirely secret from everyone else.

However, since the old residence hadn't caused any trouble, the Wang Youfu family didn't dwell on it and continued with their daily routines.

Now that Wang Qingchen had his own room, many things became more convenient. For instance, when he needed to enter the space at night, he could do so even while lying on the kang (heated brick bed), eliminating the need to sneak outside as before.

One evening, Wang Qingchen entered the space on a whim and discovered that some of the flower seeds given to him by Boss Xue had bloomed. Wang Qingchen was excited, especially since the flowers in the pots outside had never bloomed. Since getting his own room, Wang Qingchen had moved all his previous flower pots there. Even though he didn't tend to them much, the space soil ensured they remained healthy and thriving, though they never showed any blossoms. Now, upon entering the space, he realized so many flowers had already bloomed.

Walking closer, Wang Qingchen saw flowers he didn't recognize among the blooms. The only one that felt familiar was the one bearing golden-yellow flowers, which resembled tulips from his previous life, though he couldn't be certain, as he hadn't known much about them back then. He looked at the others: one kind had very large, densely packed petals in a striking crimson color. Another looked somewhat like a hyacinth, but larger, with flowers clustered together in a spherical shape. Nevertheless, three or four varieties had yet to flower.

Looking at these blooms, Wang Qingchen couldn't help but consider selling them to Boss Xue. Flowers blooming at this time of year were rare, and Boss Xue could certainly profit immensely. After all, the ones in the pots outside hadn't bloomed at all! But since these flowers bloomed within the space, he worried that taking them out into the cold might cause them to wilt or freeze.

After a moment of thought, Wang Qingchen decided to leave the final decision to Boss Xue, or rather, Manager Xu, who was currently handling his affairs. He planned to visit Boss Xue’s estate the next day to inquire. He just wasn't sure if a manager would still be there, as Manager Xu would also be returning home for the New Year, and Wang Qingchen wondered if he would return to Qingshan Town in the new year.

The next day, after school, Wang Qingchen told Li Yuntai and Wang Qingyi to return first, and he went alone to Boss Xue’s estate.

Unexpectedly, even though Manager Xu had gone home for the New Year, he had returned after the holiday. Thus, Wang Qingchen met with Manager Xu successfully.

"Qingchen, what good news have you brought me this time?" Manager Xu asked with a smile.

"Uncle Xu, you guessed right. But whether this is good news depends on whether you consider it so," Wang Qingchen replied with a chuckle.

"Oh? What is it?" Manager Xu became interested.

"It's this: a few pots of flowers I have have already bloomed, and I wanted to see if you were interested. They bloomed here, but since it’s so cold outside now, I worry that if I bring them out, they won't withstand the chill and will freeze, especially since they shouldn't be blooming at this time," Wang Qingchen explained.

"Bloomed? You mean the flowers grown from the seeds Boss Xue gave you have bloomed?" Manager Xu asked, slightly agitated.

Wang Qingchen nodded. "Yes, I came to ask if you accept these blooming ones. If you do, they might freeze the moment I take them out; they might be damaged by the cold before I even reach your place. I’m quite troubled by this! So, what do you suggest we do?" Wang Qingchen said.

Manager Xu considered this. When he visited Boss Xue in the capital over the New Year, he hadn't heard that the flowers previously sold by Wang Qingchen had bloomed. Now, Wang Qingchen had managed to get them to flower. It seemed the young man had skill in this area; he could make flowers withstand the cold and bloom regardless.

As for Wang Qingchen’s concern about the flowers suffering from the cold when moved, Manager Xu found that quite manageable, as they frequently dealt with such situations. Sometimes, flowers that bloomed in summer or autumn were brought to them, and some flower farmers possessed unique skills allowing these flowers to open in the harsh winter. They had their own methods for insulation when collecting such flowers to prevent cold damage. Therefore, Wang Qingchen’s worry was not a major issue for Manager Xu.

Manager Xu thought for a moment and then asked, "How about this: I will personally go to your home to collect the flowers this time. I have ways to keep them warm on the journey so they won't suffer from the cold. What do you think?"

Wang Qingchen quickly nodded. This was the best arrangement; he only needed to present the flowers to Manager Xu, and he wouldn't have to worry about any subsequent insulation measures during transport. Thus, they agreed that Manager Xu would come to Wang Qingchen’s house early the next morning to collect the flowers.

Just as Wang Qingchen was about to take his leave from Boss Xue’s estate, he remembered something and asked Manager Xu, "Uncle Xu, I just recalled something. The flowerpots I used for the flowers I sold you were bought from town. I remember Boss Xue mentioning previously that some pots weren't presentable enough. If you plan to transplant the flowers into nicer pots, you can simply give me the old ones. I will re-pot the flowers and return them to you. How does that sound?"

Manager Xu was delighted; this was exactly what he wanted. In fact, he and Boss Xue had discussed this before, but first, the flowers previously given to Wang Qingchen were delivered along with their pots, so there was no immediate concern. Second, they weren't sure if the exotic seeds Boss Xue gave Wang Qingchen would even grow, so they hadn't considered this aspect. Later, when they thought of it, they worried that replanting might stress the hard-won blooms and cause them to die, so they hadn't brought it up with Wang Qingchen. Now that Wang Qingchen offered, Manager Xu had no reason to refuse.

"I actually intended to mention this myself, but I was afraid of causing you trouble, so I held back. You should know that in the capital, Boss Xue lost three pots of these exotic flowers during transplanting attempts. If you don't find it too much trouble, we would certainly welcome the opportunity to exchange pots," Manager Xu explained.

Wang Qingchen heard that the transplanted flowers had died, and he guessed it wasn't due to the repotting itself, but perhaps because they had used soil other than the space soil. However, Wang Qingchen didn't reveal this suspicion.

"It's no trouble at all. I’m confident in transplanting them," Wang Qingchen said with a smile.

Manager Xu grew excited. Indeed, this young man was highly skilled in this area—offering to handle the transplanting so readily. Manager Xu expressed deep admiration.

Wang Qingchen mentioned there were four blooming plants in total, so Manager Xu provided four pots that were quite exquisite compared to the ones Wang Qingchen had previously used. He handed the pots over to Wang Qingchen, who then took the pots and bid farewell.

At dinner that evening, Wang Qingchen informed his family that Manager Xu would be coming the next day to collect the flowers, so everyone could be prepared. The family was delighted, as this meant more income. Afterward, Wang Qingchen returned to his room, bolted the door, and began his repotting endeavor.

Wang Qingchen brought the flower pots into the space and carefully transplanted the four chosen plants. Considering the intense cold outside, he decided to leave all four pots inside the space before emerging.

The next morning, Wang Qingchen took the four pots out of the space as soon as he woke up. Right after he finished breakfast, Manager Xu arrived in a carriage.

Manager Xu didn't just arrive alone; he brought a gift, which left Wang Youfu and Madam Yang feeling extremely honored. In their view, without Boss Xue and his associates, their family wouldn't have experienced such fortune or achieved their current affluent life. Seeing Manager Xu bring them a gift made them immensely excited.

Manager Xu exchanged pleasantries with Wang Youfu and Madam Yang for a few moments before steering the conversation toward the flowers.

Wang Qingchen did not disappoint; he brought out the four potted blooms. Upon seeing the flowers, Manager Xu became instantly thrilled. Based on his many years of experience in this industry, these four flowers were definitely new varieties; at the very least, he had never seen anything like them in the entire Dayin Dynasty. And now they were blooming—they would certainly be coveted by many officials and noblemen.

With these thoughts, Manager Xu quickly moved the four pots into the carriage, which likely contained a brazier, ensuring it was warm and protected the flowers from freezing.

After carefully stowing the four pots, Manager Xu then brought up the matter of compensation with the Wang Youfu family.

"According to the price set previously between Qingchen and Boss Xue, it was twenty taels of silver per pot. However, since these flowers are now blooming, that price is certainly unsuitable. But I am not authorized to set the final price. I did, however, send a letter to Boss Xue yesterday to inquire about this. My suggestion is that we initially calculate it at twenty taels per pot, and once Boss Xue determines the final price, I will supplement the difference. What do you think?" Manager Xu said sincerely.