"Little Qiang, how much Black Maca did you plant?" Tang Xiaofei asked in amazement after her exclamation.

"I harvested a total of a thousand seeds, which is almost several tens of catties…" Wang Xiaoqiang said, "Does your Hundred Herbs House buy Maca…"

"Our pharmacy doesn't buy it, but other pharmacies might, though the price won't be very high," Tang Xiaofei replied, leaving Wang Xiaoqiang quite disappointed.

However, Tang Xiaofei quickly added, "Little Qiang, you need to understand the principle that unique goods can command a good market. If you have something good in hand, you don't have to worry about not being able to sell it. Here, let me give you a contact. You should go find him, and through him, I believe you can sell your Maca for a high price…" Saying so, she gave Wang Xiaoqiang a phone number.

"Little Qiang, this is Boss Zhu, a senior Pharmacist in the Provincial Capital that I know. Find him and see if he can help you sell it…" Tang Xiaofei said, almost as if she was reminding him, "If you can't reach Mr. Zhu by phone, you can first find Xueyan. Through Xueyan you can get to Boss Zhu because her dad and Mr. Zhu are very good friends…"

"Ah, that's great!" Right there and then, Wang Xiaoqiang wanted to leave the Tang family and head to the Provincial Capital, but Tang Mingyuan insisted he couldn't leave without having a meal first. Left with no other choice, Wang Xiaoqiang agreed to stay for dinner, and Tang Xiaofei additionally invited Jiang Xiaoxin over for the meal as well.

Thus, Wang Xiaoqiang saw Jiang Xiaoxin again.

After the meal, Wang Xiaoqiang took Jiang Xiaoxin back to her school. Jiang Xiaoxin said, "Little Qiang, could you talk to Aunt Tang and tell her not to pick me up for meals at school anymore…"

"Ah, the Tang family picked you up for meals again…" Wang Xiaoqiang said somewhat surprised.

"Yes, they come every Sunday. She really doesn't seem to mind at all…" Jiang Xiaoxin revealed a strange smile.

"Ah, is that so? But if she doesn't mind, do you actually find it bothersome...?" Wang Xiaoqiang said.

"Of course, I don't find it bothersome either. Not only do I not mind, but I also feel particularly warm, like I'm coming home. But Little Qiang, that's not actually home, so I feel quite bad about it... I thought it was you who told them to do this…"

"I didn't tell them, but if you feel okay about it, why not just go ahead and think of that place as home? Hey, I heard Tang Xiaofei has a son, should be around sixteen or seventeen, right? Also in high school? Want me to play matchmaker for you… Heh…" Wang Xiaoqiang stared at Jiang Xiaoxin and laughed.

"Stop it, don't talk nonsense!" Jiang Xiaoxin glared at Wang Xiaoqiang, "The whole school, even the entire middle schools in the county, know that I'm your girlfriend. If I really wanted a boyfriend, I'd probably have to wait until I get into university..." she said half-seriously, half-jokingly.

"Then study hard and aim high, strive to get into a university and find a boyfriend… Haha…"

"Go on, making fun of me again! I'm studying to gain knowledge, not to find a boyfriend. You're twisting my words..." Jiang Xiaoxin retorted annoyedly.

"Hey, how am I twisting your words? Who just said you could only date in university, hmm?" Wang Xiaoqiang said.

"What I meant… Sigh, you, you wouldn't understand…" Jiang Xiaoxin blushed and couldn't continue.

"Of course, I wouldn't understand if you don't tell me…" Wang Xiaoqiang said with a shrug.

"I'm not telling you." Jiang Xiaoxin turned her face away and looked out the window at the scenery.

"Hey, we're here. What are you thinking about? We've arrived and you haven't even noticed." Wang Xiaoqiang stopped the car at the school gate.

"Mwah! See you…" Jiang Xiaoxin suddenly kissed Wang Xiaoqiang on the cheek, opened the car door, jumped out, and ran into the county's key high school, her charming figure looking all the more enchanting.

"Minds wandering again… This isn't good for studying." Wang Xiaoqiang, touching the spot where she had kissed him, watched her retreating figure and frowned, muttering to himself.

After dropping off Jiang Xiaoxin, Wang Xiaoqiang drove to the Provincial Capital. Now that he owned two properties in Riverside Villa, he could say he had a home in the Provincial Capital. Unfortunately for Wang Xiaoqiang, his parents, Wang Kuishan and his wife, didn't feel comfortable living in the city. After staying in Riverside Villa for less than half a month following the Spring Festival, they went back to their old home, declaring they wouldn't stay there again as it was no fun at all.

Wang Xiaoqiang could only respond to this with a wry smile.

Upon reaching the Provincial Capital, Wang Xiaoqiang first tried to call Mr. Zhu. After trying for quite a while without an answer, he headed to the villa. People who live in Riverside Villa are either rich or privileged; the residents are all very civilized. Usually, no one shouts or screams, whether it's day or night, and it's quite peaceful.

No wonder Wang Kuishan and his wife couldn't get used to living there. They had spent their entire lives in the countryside, enjoying the balanced bustle of rural life. Suddenly coming to a villa district in the Provincial Capital, surrounded by strangers, with not even the possibility of communication with neighbors, not to mention knowing them, felt like a form of house arrest.

However, Wang Xiaoqiang had grown quite accustomed to it. After resting in the master bedroom of villa number 8 for a while, he called Jing Xueyan.

Surprised to receive Wang Xiaoqiang's call, Jing Xueyan exclaimed, "Brother Qiang, is that you?"

"Yes, Xueyan, right? Are you free today?" Wang Xiaoqiang asked.

"Yes, yes, Brother Qiang, I'm off today, have nothing to do the whole day…" Jing Xueyan replied.

"Hmm, can you come over to my place?"

"Your place… Uh, okay, your home is in Bluestone Town of Huagui County, right?" Jing Xueyan hesitated.

"No no, you're talking about my hometown. I've set up home here in the Provincial Capital now…"

Before Wang Xiaoqiang could finish his sentence, Jing Xueyan already cried out in delight, "Ah, really? Where in the Provincial Capital?"

"Riverside Villa, villa number 8." Wang Xiaoqiang said, "Actually, I'll come and pick you up. It's not too convenient by taxi…"

"No need, no need, Brother Qiang. Um, I have a car now too. It's not very high-end though…" Jing Xueyan said humbly. Since her program changed, her salary had increased and she was able to buy a car worth more than a hundred thousand within a year, making her part of the car-owning class.

"Alright then, come by car…" Wang Xiaoqiang replied.

Riverside Villa! Riverside Villa, a place where each house costs over tens of millions! Brother Qiang really wasn't an ordinary guy. When he struck, it was with the most luxurious house in River City. Hmm, today I must perform well in front of him. I wonder if the kiss I gave him last time still lingers in his heart.

Jing Xueyan went to the bathroom to bathe again, then dressed in a sexy cotton dress and meticulously applied her makeup before driving her Honda to Riverside Villa.

This limited-edition villa, desired by the whole city, truly lived up to its reputation, very grand and stylish. Each villa occupied a large area of land, complete with gardens, parking spaces, and an enormous swimming pool.

Tsk tsk, if I had a villa like this, how wonderful would that be?!

Jing Xueyan was filled with longing. However, she quickly remembered that with her salary alone, buying such a villa would be an impossible dream for her entire life. So, if she married a rich man...

At this thought, Jing Xueyan involuntarily stroked her hair that had fallen onto her shoulders. Always confident, she now began to doubt herself, suspecting that Wang Xiaoqiang's invitation was his way of wanting to start a relationship... It was yet another fantasy of hers.

With her aspirations and fantasies in tow, Jing Xueyan stepped into the villa's living room, where Wang Xiaoqiang came out to greet her. After half a year, he noted she had become even more charming and alluring, radiating intelligence with just a hint of sensuality, an aura truly out of the ordinary.

"Little Yan, hello, we meet again..." Wang Xiaoqiang extended his hand very gentlemanly.

Jing Xueyan was slightly disappointed; she had expected a hug from Wang Xiaoqiang, but it turned out to be just a handshake. She quickly dismissed the thought, feeling ashamed for even having it. She scolded herself inwardly, 'Jing Xueyan, how can you think like that? Isn't this beneath you?!'

"Little Yan, please sit..." Wang Xiaoqiang pulled Jing Xueyan to sit on the villa's sofa. Jing Xueyan looked around the villa and said, half in admiration and half tentatively, "Brother Qiang, buying such a huge villa, are you planning to get married?"

"Marriage is still far off; I just wanted to have a home in the provincial capital," Wang Xiaoqiang stated plainly.

"Brother Qiang, such a large house for just you? Doesn't it feel empty?"

"Property only appreciates; it doesn't depreciate. Actually, Villa Number 9 is also mine," said Wang Xiaoqiang.

"What, Number 9 is also yours?" Jing Xueyan stood up in shock, striding forward with her long, beautiful legs, and ran to the large bright window. She peered through the glass to the villa opposite, "Brother Qiang, are you investing in real estate?"

"No no, I never really intended that. It was originally bought for my parents, but they couldn't get used to living there, so it's been left empty..."

"Brother Qiang, it's such a waste to leave it empty, why not rent it out..." said Jing Xueyan, her pretty large eyes curiously wide.

"That won't do; I don't like the idea of someone else's scent in my villa. I'd rather leave it vacant," Wang Xiaoqiang contested.

"Brother Qiang, would you mind if I lived there? I would like to rent your villa..." Jing Xueyan teased half-jokingly.

"You? No need to talk about renting. If you want to stay, just stay, as long as you don't bring a boyfriend over," Wang Xiaoqiang said generously, waving his hand.

"Hmph, I don't even have a boyfriend," Jing Xueyan said. "Brother Qiang, I was actually joking. Such a big house is scary for me to live in alone."

"That's also true," Wang Xiaoqiang said, stroking his chin, evaluating Jing Xueyan, "It's a pity I don't live here often, otherwise you could live upstairs."

"Ah, Brother Qiang, it's the thought that counts," said Jing Xueyan, shaking Wang Xiaoqiang's arm. "Brother Qiang, I should thank you. Because of you, I've been on good shows, my salary has increased, and I even bought a car. I owe it all to you. How about I treat you to dinner tonight..."

"Sure," Wang Xiaoqiang saw Jing Xueyan holding on to his arm and shaking it, seemingly expectant of something, so he slapped her pert bottom "Hmm, has it gotten plumper?"

"Ah, Brother Qiang, you're so naughty, why hit my butt..." Jing Xueyan threw a coquettish look at Wang Xiaoqiang through half-closed eyes.

"I was just checking the feel... heh heh..." Wang Xiaoqiang chuckled mischievously.

"By the way, Brother Qiang, I'd like to take a tour of your room..." Jing Xueyan said coquettishly.

"Take a look; come on, I'll show you around..." Wang Xiaoqiang led Jing Xueyan on a tour around the rooms. When they reached the master bedroom, Jing Xueyan's shapely rear landed on the Mercury Home Textiles bed, bouncing a few times "Ah, this is so comfortable..."

Wang Xiaoqiang sat down on the bed as well, "Does it feel good? It's even more comfortable lying down to sleep at night..."

"Brother Qiang, you're terrible, seducing a young girl..." Jing Xueyan punched him playfully in the shoulder.

Wang Xiaoqiang caught her fist and pulled her into his embrace. Jing Xueyan half-heartedly fell into Wang Xiaoqiang's arms.

Wang Xiaoqiang took advantage of the situation, his hands wandering over her exquisite and graceful curves, going lower, and just as his hand slipped under her skirt, unfortunately, his phone rang.

Both of them startled in their hazy state, Jing Xueyan quickly dodged to the side, Wang Xiaoqiang pulled out his phone to see it was a call from Mr. Zhu, pleasantly surprised he pressed the answer button, "Hello, Mr. Zhu. Good..."

"Is this Mr. Wang?" The caller identified himself, leaving Wang Xiaoqiang puzzled.

"Uh, I'm sorry, Mr. Wang, I didn't bring my phone with me when I stepped out earlier, so I didn't see your call in time,"

"No problem, no problem... Mr. Zhu, it was Tang Xiaofei who asked me to find you," said Wang Xiaoqiang.

"Yes, I know, Tang Xiaofei already told me. Hey, Mr. Wang, where are you? I'll come to you..."

"No no, I wouldn't dare to trouble you to make the trip. I'll come to you instead..." said Wang Xiaoqiang.

"How about we meet somewhere..." Mr. Zhu suggested.

"Okay, let's go to the Garden Hotel. It's almost dinner time; I'll treat you to a meal..." said Wang Xiaoqiang.

"How could I accept that..." Boss Zhu said.

"Ah, it's just a meal; don't be so polite, Boss Zhu. By the way, I hope you don't mind that I bring someone along. You know her; her name is Jing Xueyan..."

"Uh, Xueyan? Of course, I don't mind." Boss Zhu said "I'm close buddies with Xueyan's dad..." (To be continued. If you like this novel, you're welcome to vote for it at qidian.com; your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read at m.qidian.com.)

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