Just as two officials from the Industrial and Commercial Bureau began to seal off the ginseng shop, the Director of the Western District Police Station, Jiang Dequan, changed his expression and pointed at Wang Zhong, scolding him, "Mr. Wang, how dare you deceive me? Come on, arrest him and take him to the station for a thorough interrogation..."

"Director Jiang, you sure change your tune quickly!" Xu Qingxue interrupted Jiang Dequan before he could finish his order, sneering and staring at him sarcastically.

At that moment, Jiang Dequan's face was as ugly as it could get. However, having been a cunning police officer for over a decade, he quickly apologized and promised, "Chief Xu, I was momentarily confused and listened to only one side of the story. Don't worry, I will investigate this thoroughly and give you a proper explanation!"

"No need, I don't want you involved in this matter anymore!" Xu Qingxue waved her hand and ordered, "Come on, take him to the Public Security Bureau!"

Jiang Dequan's heart sank upon hearing this. If Xu Qingxue were to handle this case, he feared Wang Zhong might not withstand the pressure and might expose his bribery, which could not only end his career as the station director but also land him in prison, especially as he had accepted over a hundred thousand from Wang Zhong over the past two years.

Despite his panic, all he could do was watch helplessly as Xu Jingxue's four subordinates detained and escorted away store owner Wang Zhong and Bald Afai.

Watching store owner Wang Zhong and the bald youth Afai being taken away by the police, and witnessing the ginseng shop being sealed off, Wang Xiaoqiang felt as if he were dreaming. Everything was happening too fast, causing his mind to short-circuit. However, one thing was clear: the elderly Mr. Xu who was present was no ordinary person!

While Wang Xiaoqiang was baffled by Xu Yongqian's identity, Xu Yongqian was also astonished by Wang Xiaoqiang's "Kung Fu." The martial arts skills demonstrated by Wang Xiaoqiang had surpassed his understanding, leaving him in disbelief.

The elder had seen all kinds of storms in his lifetime, and to him, today's events were minor. He ceased to pay much attention to them and instead focused on Wang Xiaoqiang.

Wang Xiaoqiang, not wanting to be burdened by this incident, was thinking of quietly leaving. He had just taken a couple of steps when the elder called out to him, "Young man, I haven't had the chance to ask for your full name yet, how can you just leave like this!"

"Elder, I have an urgent matter to attend to, so I must leave now!"

Wang Xiaoqiang offered an excuse and slipped away quickly, but unexpectedly, the elder ignored even his daughter's call and chased after him.

As Wang Xiaoqiang left the herbal medicine market and saw the elder persistently following behind, panting heavily and drenched in sweat, Wang Xiaoqiang couldn't bear it and stopped to wait for him.

As Xu Yongqian approached, Wang Xiaoqiang asked, "Elder, is there something else you need?"

Xu Yongqian caught his breath and clasped his fists, saying, "Young man, I truly must thank you today..."

"Elder, with your status, it was perhaps unnecessary for me to intervene on your behalf..."

"Ah, but that's not how it should be said. Regardless of my status, you helped me, and that's something I cannot forget." Xu Yongqian took Wang Xiaoqiang by the arm and said, "Let's move, it's too hot here, not a place for a discussion. Let's find somewhere to have a good chat."

Wang Xiaoqiang glanced around and pointed towards the nearby Flower and Wood Market, suggesting to the elder, "Elder, how about we take a stroll there?"

"Sure!" The elder quickly agreed, and then they both headed towards the Flower and Wood Market.

Noticing that the elder had just taken a punch from Bald Afai and was behaving as if nothing had happened, Wang Xiaoqiang curiously inquired, "Elder, it seems like you practice martial arts..."

Xu Yongqian waved his hand quaintly and said, "Just call me Xu Yongqian, elder feels too awkward..."

"Alright," Wang Xiaoqiang hesitated a bit, "Elder Xu, my name is Wang Xiaoqiang, but you can call me Little Wang or Little Qiang."

Although Xu Yongqian did not like being called "Elder," he had no choice. He was old enough to be Wang Xiaoqiang's grandfather, and he felt it was inappropriate for him to address him by name, so he accepted the title, "Alright, I'll call you Little Qiang then, it feels friendlier. By the way, Little Qiang, where are you from?"

As the two talked, they figured out each other's backgrounds, and Wang Xiaoqiang learned that Xu Yongqian had been the Director of the Provincial Party Committee Office in H province, was now retired, liked to practice Taiji, and enjoyed gardening. His spouse wasn't in good health, suffering from rheumatic heart disease, and rarely went out.

He bought Wild Mountain Ginseng to help nourish his spouse's health.

Wang Xiaoqiang did not feel inferior because of the other's status; he naturally and candidly saw himself as a farmer. Xu Yongqian, on the other hand, did not look down on Wang Xiaoqiang just because he was a mere farmer; instead, he felt a kinship with him because Xu Yongqian's ancestors had been farmers.

"By the way, earlier you said I was a practitioner of martial arts, and you were absolutely right. However, my skills are nothing compared to yours; they are worlds apart!" Xu Yongqian humbly said, his eyes shining as he stared at Wang Xiaoqiang. The old man had loved martial arts all his life. Despite his age, he still had an intense interest in martial arts.

He had followed Wang Xiaoqiang here to thank him in person, and also to figure out what kind of "Kung Fu" Wang Xiaoqiang had performed that seemed so extraordinary.

"Uh, Elder Xu, you are being modest. I really only know bits and pieces, just stumbling around blindly..."

"Haha, you say I'm modest, but I think that you are the modest one. The skills you displayed are unlike anything I've ever seen or heard of…" Xu Yongqian said curiously, unable to hold back.

"Ah, it's really nothing. I practiced Hard Qigong for a few years." Wang Xiaoqiang hadn't expected to end up talking in circles and almost trapped himself with his own words, promptly making up an excuse, although it was a poor one, it was somewhat acceptable.

"Oh? Qigong!" exclaimed Xu Yongqian. "No wonder it was so impressive. Ah, it's a pity I missed the age to practice Qigong, otherwise I would truly want to take you as my teacher and learn Hard Qigong..."

The old man regretfully shook his head.

During their conversation, the two had walked into the River City Flower and Wood Market.

Although the Flower and Wood Market was not as bustling as the medicinal herb market, there were plenty of flowers and trees. Stepping in felt like entering an ocean of flowers, like walking into a green world.

Xu Yongqian knew nothing about ginseng, but he was quite knowledgeable about plants. As they walked along, he kept pointing things out to Wang Xiaoqiang, "Little Qiang, look at this orchid, its name is 'Flying Buddha,' and a single plant can cost several hundred thousand!"

When Wang Xiaoqiang looked, it was a very beautiful orchid, its pistil resembling a Buddha statue.

"And that Beauty Tree, guess how much it costs... each one could cost millions…" said Elder Xu to himself.

A single tree costing millions made Wang Xiaoqiang secretly marvel, and suddenly, an idea popped into his head: to start a flower and wood base back in his hometown, making use of the barren mountains and vacant land to earn money.

Just as Wang Xiaoqiang was deep in thought, a voice rang out, "Elder Xu, you've come over, it's rare to see you wandering around here!"

"Haha, yes..." Xu Yongqian replied, "I just happened to pass by today, and by the way, Old Jiang, has anyone been able to cure your Golden Sand Tree Chrysanthemum?"

"Ah, don't remind me, I've called many people, but none could cure it."

When Wang Xiaoqiang turned his head, the person speaking with Xu Yongqian was a man around sixty years old, surrounded by various plants, watering them while greeting Elder Xu.

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