Yu Jinghai's study was vacated.
Old Master Shen sent his youngest daughter and son-in-law out of the study.
Yu Jinghai glanced at Li Zhengguo.
Old Master Shen glared at his son-in-law, "What? Can't Little Li know about some confidential matters?"
Yu Jinghai quickly exited the study.
Old Master Shen got straight to the point with Tian Jing, "Plant some ginseng at your nursery base."
Tian Jing asked, "What for?"
"To make medicine and soak wine," Old Master Shen stroked his chin.
"People of our status and position all wish to live a few more years."
"Besides seeing how far the country we built develops, we also want to see our descendants become successful."
"Too many descendants lose themselves in the immediate glory and wealth."
"We old bones want to live to deter our rivals, and also to live to educate our descendants well, so that when we pass on, we won't be ashamed to face our ancestors."
"Since you can shorten the growing period of plants, you should also be able to shorten the growth rings of ginseng."
"We want ginseng that is at least thirty years old."
"Why me?" Tian Jing looked into Old Master Shen's eyes.
"In the special forces, there must be wood-element psychics."
"Yes!" Old Master Shen nodded. "There are several, but they all have companion plants and are combat-oriented."
Companion plants?
Wood-element psychics with companion plants can only use their energy to upgrade themselves and their companion plants.
Any attempt to release energy outwards will be intercepted by the companion plants.
The energy intercepted by the companion plants is then transferred back to the psychic, forming a cycle, much like cultivation.
Therefore, not only can they not cultivate and accelerate growth, but the companion plants will also destroy the vegetables.
No wonder the nursery base task was assigned to her, and no wonder there were wood-element psychics in the country, but no optimized seedlings.
However, Ranran's ability is the same as hers.
"Old Master Shen, does your so-called 'you' refer to a private circle?"
"Semi-private and semi-public. We mentioned it to the higher-ups, and they said they wouldn't interfere and wouldn't force anything."
"We investigated. The seed storage in Kushan is sufficient, and you are already reducing the harvest from each greenhouse."
"Using two or three greenhouses to plant ginseng won't cause any problems, right?"
Tian Jing asked directly, "Don't you know that Li Weixin is the same as me?"
"We know," Old Master Shen nodded. "Because it's not purely public, we cannot assign tasks to Li Weixin."
"And that young man, Li Weixin, loves to fight."
Tian Jing smiled and asked, "What you get is the most precious life and health, and what about me?"
"Hehehe," Old Master Shen gave a dry laugh. "Apart from money, we can't give you anything."
"Given your personality, you wouldn't be happy to accept a high official title, would you?"
This old man had studied her personality thoroughly.
It was acceptable to plant ginseng for these old revolutionaries.
At the same time, she could also make everyone in this circle owe her a favor.
"Fifty," Tian Jing held up her palm. "My ability can only control fifty plants at a time."
"Ginseng is not a vegetable. If you force its growth too much, the effect won't be achieved. It's delicate and very difficult to care for."
Old Master Shen didn't believe it, but he knew he couldn't add any more conditions, so he agreed.
With the main issue settled, Old Master Shen was relieved.
"I'll take you around."
Since the old man was personally acting as a guide, Tian Jing and Li Zhengguo naturally had to go.
When Shen Jianrong heard that her father was going to take her in-laws around, she quickly followed.
Yu Ziyu also called her boyfriend to join them.
Yu Jinghai wanted to go too, but was asked to stay home by his father-in-law.
Yu Jinghai didn't understand what was so special about staying home.
...
Old Master Shen led the five people with a clear purpose to a two-story courtyard.
Lou Caiyun, who was tidying the vegetable patch in the courtyard, saw Old Master Shen arrive and quickly patted the dirt off her hands before walking out.
"Uncle Shen, when did you arrive? Come in and sit."
"No need," Old Master Shen waved his hand at her and turned to introduce Tian Jing and Li Zhengguo.
"These are Jianrong's in-laws, that is, Ziyu's future father-in-law and mother-in-law."
"The young man beside Ziyu is her boyfriend."
Tian Jing raised an eyebrow. No name, no surname, what kind of introduction was this?
Old Master Shen then introduced to Tian Jing and Li Zhengguo.
"Little Tian, Little Li, this is Comrade Lou Caiyun. Her husband is Gao Wenshi, the Deputy Minister of Logistics for this military region."
Gao? It seemed to be the Gao Erbo that Ziyu had intended to find but failed.
Tian Jing felt a helpless urge to laugh at Old Master Shen's childlike behavior.
By bringing her and her husband to meet the Gao family, he was indirectly giving them a hint.
If the Gao family was too confident and didn't doubt the investigation results, Old Master Shen would have reason to despise them.
Tian Jing, whose playful spirit had also been ignited by Old Master Shen, put on a humble smile and awkwardly extended her hand to Lou Caiyun.
"Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you."
Lou Caiyun directly extended her dirt-covered hand towards Tian Jing.
"Hello, it's not easy to come here, stay for a few more days."
"Yes, yes, you're right," Tian Jing's expression became even more humble, and she tightened her grip on Lou Caiyun's hand.
"It took me two days to come here. I plan to visit Kyoto next, so as not to waste this long trip."
Lou Caiyun forcefully pulled her hand back, no longer looking at Tian Jing, her gaze swept across the faces of Li Zhengguo and Li Weibao.
Then she turned to Old Master Shen, "Uncle Shen, come in for a chat?"
"Hahaha," Old Master Shen laughed heartily. Tian Jing must have recognized the Gao family. He waved his hand.
"No need. Remember to tell your husband that I came by today."
Saying that, he turned and waved his hand, "Let's go, I'll take you to see the front. There are shops, a library, and a cinema. Go see if there's any movie you want to watch."
Shen Jianrong, who was being pulled by her daughter, looked back and glared at Lou Caiyun, only to see Lou Caiyun curl her lips in disdain.
Seeing Shen Jianrong look back at her, Lou Caiyun even smiled at her.
There was no embarrassment of being caught at all.
Shen Jianrong wanted to turn back and slap Lou Caiyun's face.
But she was pulled away faster by her daughter.
She said angrily, "Ziyu, are these your future father-in-law and mother-in-law?"
"Not only are you not stepping forward, you're also holding me back?"
Yu Ziyu remained silent and forcefully pulled her mother over to Tian Jing.
"Auntie, do you know about the Gao family?"
Tian Jing's eyes looked innocent. "What are you talking about? What Gao family?"
"Hahahaha," Old Master Shen laughed heartily.
"Ziyu, sometimes it's enough to know something in your heart."
"Don't you understand the peculiarity of your future mother-in-law?"
Yu Ziyu was speechless.
With a mother-in-law who had ears that could hear a thousand miles, could she still talk about secrets?
Tian Jing patted the stunned Yu Ziyu. "Under normal circumstances, I don't listen, but if it's sent to my ear, I have to listen."
Yu Ziyu was speechless.
This mother-in-law could also read minds.
Shen Jianrong became even more confused. "Tian Jing, what did you hear? What's wrong with the Gao family?"
"Why did you deliberately let Lou Caiyun look down on you?"
Tian Jing smiled slightly at her. "Sometimes, if you put yourself in a humble position, you can test some people's character."
Shen Jianrong pressed, "Then what did you test?"
Tian Jing snapped her fingers at her. "Lou Caiyun or her parents are from a remote small place or are rural people."
Shen Jianrong was extremely surprised. "You? How could you guess so accurately?"
"Hahaha," Tian Jing was amused by her. "Because Uncle Shen said that glory and wealth can captivate people."
"Among these people in the compound, if you go back three generations, few were not from humble origins."
"Insecurity can easily turn into arrogance."
Shen Jianrong became even more confused. "Tian Jing, no matter how they change, it has nothing to do with you, right?"
"Right!" Tian Jing smiled. "It has nothing to do with me. Let's go, don't worry about them. Let's see if there's any movie worth watching."