Chapter 4 Meeting an old friend
When Gu Nian went out again, she had already changed into a woolen coat. She checked the weather on her phone and saw that the temperature in Jiangcheng was only 9 degrees. This was incredible. It was only August, and the temperature in Jiangcheng at this time of year in previous years was around 20 degrees. The temperature suddenly dropped by 20 degrees compared to previous years!
It was already freezing cold outside, with only a thin ray of sunlight bringing little warmth to pedestrians. Many people in Jiangcheng did not check the weather forecast in advance, and were caught off guard by the sudden low temperature when they went out. They often left home wearing only long-sleeved T-shirts, shirts, and thin sweaters, and ended up shivering on the road.
"What kind of weather is this? Why is it so cold all of a sudden?" Someone complained. He just wore a shirt like usual, and his nose was running because of the cold.
"Didn't you check the weather forecast? It said there was a cold wave coming." The person next to him said. He had put on a thin suit over his shirt because he had checked the weather forecast, but he still felt the biting cold.
"Can there be a cold wave in Jiangcheng?" Others didn't believe it.
Gu Nian came out of the villa wearing a woolen coat and heard the residents talking on the road. She didn't plan to join the conversation and walked forward on her own, intending to go to the flower and bird market. She hadn't taken a few steps when she saw a gray-haired, energetic old man wearing gloves, a scarf, and a sports suit, jogging in the morning.
Gu Nian was stunned, and felt that the old man looked familiar, but the old man had already seen Gu Nian. "Is it Anian? Is it Anian from Gu Laodao?"
It turned out to be Grandpa Jing! Gu Nian finally recognized him. When she was in Jiangcheng, Grandpa Jing's family lived next door to her grandfather Gu Ming. Grandpa Jing knew the six divinations, Qimen Dunjia, and some Chinese martial arts. He was a full-time fortune teller, so he often talked about metaphysics with Grandpa, and always called Grandpa Gu Laodao. Other neighbors didn't know that Grandpa also practiced Taoism, but only knew that Grandpa taught physics, so they all called Grandpa Teacher Gu.
Unexpectedly, Grandpa Jing also moved to this community. Gu Nian immediately stopped and started chatting with Grandpa Jing. When Grandpa Jing learned that she had moved back from Pingcheng and exchanged her parents' old house for a villa in Jiangcheng, Grandpa Jing said with relief: "It's good to come back. Jiangcheng is a good place. You can settle down here and have a good rest for a while. Don't go anywhere else."
Gu Nian was stunned when he heard this. He felt that what Grandpa Jing said was very meaningful. Could it be that Grandpa Jing also knew something?
Jingshui changed the subject and asked with concern, "Girl, why are you going out so early?"
"I plan to buy some seeds. There is a small garden in the villa, and I plan to plant something." Gu Nian replied.
Go to the flower and bird market? Jingshui thought for a moment and said, "Let's go to Grandpa Jing's house first. The flower and bird market is far from here, I'll ask the kid at home to drive you there, and he can also help you get things when the time comes."
Gu Nian was embarrassed. She hated to trouble others, but Jingshui insisted. She could not persuade the elders and had to go to Jingshui's house. Jingshui's house was across the road from Gu Nian's house. It was a three-story villa, which was larger than the villa Gu Nian chose. The villa was also well decorated. Gu Nian noticed that the villa also had an insulation layer installed. When she asked about it, Jingshui smiled and said that he was old and had rheumatism. He was afraid of cold and damp, so he installed this insulation layer. Although Gu Nian had doubts in her heart, she always felt that Jingshui was well prepared, but she swallowed her words back.
The one who opened the door was Jingshui's grandson Jingli. In Gu Nian's memory, Jingli was a friend who played sand and water fights with her. He was a sunny and enthusiastic little boy. I didn't expect that after not seeing him for so many years, he has grown into a tall and handsome boy. He wore a black sweater and black trousers, which made him look taller and longer. He wore several exaggerated crystal rings on his hands, and even a crystal pendant around his neck. His hair was dyed silver-gray, and he looked like a very fashionable boy.
However, Jingli's sunny and enthusiastic personality has not changed at all. He recognized Gu Nian at a glance. Gu Nian still had smooth black hair, black eyes, white skin, and was as delicate as a porcelain doll. She was simply an enlarged version of her childhood. He shouted excitedly: "It's Ah Nian! Are you coming back to Jiangcheng to play? I haven't seen you for a long time." As he said that, he walked up and gave Gu Nian a solid hug.
Gu Nian had some mild social anxiety and had not interacted with outsiders for a long time. She did not expect her childhood friend to be so enthusiastic. She was inevitably a little embarrassed. Jing Shui saw her embarrassment and explained to Gu Nian: "Jing Li just came back from studying in Red Lion Country, and he hugged people when he was excited."
Jingshui told Jingli that Gu Nian was going to the flower and bird market, and Jingli immediately drove his jeep out of the garage and asked Gu Nian to get in. Seeing his enthusiastic face and no reluctance, Gu Nian got in the car at ease. It must be said that the enthusiasm of the grandfather and grandson of the Jing family also warmed her heart.
In less than twenty minutes, Jingli sent Gu Nian to the flower garden, which is a local market selling green plants, flowers and ornamental fish.
Gu Nian looked around and found a seed store with the largest storefront. He walked in and asked, "Boss, I want to buy some seeds."
The boss lazily asked behind the counter: "How much do you want?"
"Spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, eggplants, leeks, Chinese cabbage, lettuce, celery, radish, loofah, pumpkin..." Gu Nian listed more than 20 kinds of vegetables and fruits in one breath. The boss's eyes widened, and Gu Nian said with lingering interest, "One pound of seeds, too."
This was a good deal. The boss suddenly became enthusiastic and asked attentively: "Girl, do you still need flower pots? Do you want some pesticides? I'll give it to you at a lower price."
Since she had her own land, she didn't need to use the flower pots, but she could buy some pesticides. So, on the recommendation of her boss, Gu Nian bought some more pesticides, spending just over 600 yuan in total. Before leaving, Gu Nian added her boss's contact information, and the boss said he would send her some more planting technology videos and books as after-sales service.
Seeing that Gu Nian bought so many seeds, Jing Li simply bought some seeds as well. His grandfather had nothing to do at home all day, except for morning exercises and scolding his grandson, so he simply let his grandfather grow something to pass the time.
Gu Nian watched Jing Li buy and praised him for being thoughtful. He also said worriedly that it would be better to buy more seeds. In case the germination rate of these seeds is not good, or Grandpa Jing does not know how to farm, at least there will be enough seeds at home to ensure that Grandpa Jing can grow them, so as not to make the old man unhappy. Jing Li thought about it and it made sense. He was always generous, so he bought a few more bags.
Gu Nian heaved a sigh of relief. When the apocalyptic cold wave arrives, some plants will mutate and adapt to the cold environment, and they will still be able to grow normally. However, it is not an exaggeration to say that such plants are one in a hundred. I hope that some of the vegetables and fruits grown by Grandpa Jing can survive the cold wave and successfully mutate, so that the Jing family can eat fresh vegetables. Because of this, Gu Nian tricked Jing Li into buying more seeds.
Jingli loaded all the stuff into the trunk of the jeep and took Gu Nian home.
The car was driving on the highway, Gu Nian was sitting in the passenger seat, and asked casually: "What are you going to learn in Red Lion Country? Do you want to do scientific research there?" Gu Nian knew that Grandpa Jingshui was a fortune teller, but Jingli had no interest in Ziwei Liubu since he was a child, and declared that he would never inherit Grandpa Jing's mantle in the future, which was rebellious and gave Grandpa Jing a headache. Although Red Lion Country has declined in recent years, its scientific research strength is still second to none in Blue Water Star. Maybe Jingli went there to do scientific research?
Jing Li laughed and said cheerfully, "I went to study religion and classical astrology. I can help you look at the horoscope and tell your fortune when I have time."
Gu Nian's head was full of question marks, and he looked at Jing Li speechlessly. So what? You jumped from Eastern numerology to Western numerology? Is this your rebellion?
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