Chapter 105: Limited Knowledge
On the day she returned from the flower shop, Daohua received three pots of peonies, daffodils and orchids sent by Zhou Jingwan. When the flowers were delivered, all the Yan family members were there.
"Why did Miss Zhou think of sending you flowers?"
The first person to ask was Yan Zhiyuan.
Others were also very curious. Although the wealthy families in Xingzhou City had paid more attention to the Yan family since the young prince stayed at their house for a night, this was limited to ordinary interactions, and no one showed any special closeness.
The same is true for the Zhou family. Apart from exchanging gifts during festivals, they have never taken the initiative to give gifts like today.
Seeing everyone looking at her, Daohua smiled and said, "Today, when I was at the store, I happened to meet Grandpa Zhou and Zhou Jingwan. We chatted for a while, and when they left, I gave them a few pots of flowers. This should be their return gift."
Upon hearing this, Yan Zhigao and Madam Li exchanged a quick glance.
The old man of the Zhou family is a well-known flower lover. Everyone in Xingzhou City knows this, and they also learned about it after they arrived.
The three pots of flowers in front of you are all rare species and very valuable. You can tell at a glance that they have been carefully cultivated. I'm afraid that Miss Zhou sent the flowers on the instructions of Old Master Zhou.
Yan Zhigao looked at his eldest daughter who was smiling and pulling the old lady to see the flowers, and sighed in his heart that his daughter was really lucky to have caught the eye of Old Master Zhou.
Otherwise, I wouldn’t have gotten these three pots of flowers.
"I heard that when Old Master Zhou retired, the emperor rewarded him with many famous flowers, and he took them all back to his hometown." He knew that many people in Xingzhou City were thinking about the flowers raised by Old Master Zhou, and wanted to get some of the dragon's energy. Unfortunately, only a few people could get it.
Upon hearing this, Daohua immediately looked away from the flowers and asked in surprise: "Really? Then will these three pots..."
"What are you thinking about?" Madam Li smiled and shook her head. "Every family treasures the gifts bestowed by the Emperor. I'm sure these three pots were cultivated by Old Master Zhou himself."
Daohua rolled her eyes and said with a smile, "Maybe it was grafted with flowers given by the emperor."
Madam Li thought for a moment and then asked Daohua, "Peony, daffodil, and orchid are all famous flowers. Do you think we should send some gifts back to Miss Zhou?"
Daohua tilted her head: "Do you need it?" The flowers she sent today might not be as expensive as those from the Zhou family, but there were many of them. She sent the five pots that Zhou Jingwan liked and the three pots that Old Master Zhou selected.
"Of course!"
Yan Zhiyuan spoke before Madam Li could, "The three pots of flowers the Zhou family sent are famous flowers. They are not comparable to those random, nameless flowers you planted. One pot is worth more than ten pots in your shop."
Hearing this, Daohua was a little unhappy.
Yes, the flowers she grows are not as famous as peonies, orchids and the like, but the quality is good. Didn’t you see how Old Master Zhou couldn’t let them go?
Yan Zhiyuan continued, "Besides, they have taken the initiative to send gifts. If you send some back, it will also deepen your relationship with Miss Zhou." This will bring the Yan family and the Zhou family closer.
Daohua looked at her stepfather, and seeing that he didn't object, she looked at Madam Li and asked, "What do you think I should give you in return?"
Madam Li smiled and said, "This is a communication between you little girls. We adults will not get involved. You can give whatever you want."
At this time, Yan Zhiyuan spoke again: "I think it's better to give you the wine. I think it's quite good, Mr. Zhou."
Mrs. Li suddenly stood up, interrupting Yan Zhiyuan. She walked towards the old lady with a smile and said to Daohua, "Go and prepare it yourself. Dinner will be served soon. Come back quickly."
It has been said that adults should not interfere in the interactions between young girls. She understands that her second brother is used to focusing on his studies and wants to deepen his relationship with the Zhou family, but if he is too eager, he will be looked down upon.
Daohua didn't like others telling her what to do, so she agreed with a smile and then took Wang Maner out of the room.
"Miss, should we give the second master the wine he mentioned?" Wang Man'er asked on the way.
Daohua shook her head. Although wine was just fruit wine, it still had the word "wine" in it. She and Zhou Jingwan weren't that close, and it felt rude to give wine to a young girl.
Moreover, wine is rare in the market, and things are valuable because they are rare. Since she has already given the Zhou family ten pots of flowers, it would be too much to give them something too expensive.
"Didn't I make a few boxes of rouge and moisturizer not long ago? Just give that to me!"
Zhou Jingwan's skin is not very good, so the moisturizer and rouge she makes are made from the flowers and herbs grown in the space. They have good skin care and makeup effects and are more practical for her.
Soon, Daohua gave the return gift to the Zhou family servant, and then took Wang Maner back to the old lady's room.
After learning about her gift, Yan Zhigao and Madam Li said nothing, but Yan Zhiyuan curled his lips and said, "A few boxes of rouge and rice flowers. Second uncle, don't you think you are too petty?"
This time it wasn't Madam Li, but Old Lady Yan who interrupted Yan Zhiyuan: "What valuable gifts do you need to give to young ladies when they are interacting with each other?"
Yan Zhiyuan: "Mom, big brother, I'm worried that Daohua will ruin her relationship with Miss Zhou."
Old Madam Yan looked at her granddaughter, whose mouth was already pouting, and stood up. "Alright, as a grown man, don't get involved in other girls' affairs. Let's eat."
"Mom, Big Brother, I know my words may be unpleasant to the ear, but I'm really doing this for the good of our Yan family. We don't have much money, and if we can establish good relations with the Zhou family, Big Brother won't be isolated and helpless in the officialdom in the future."
Daohua walked behind, looking at her second uncle who was still explaining to the old lady and her stepfather with disapproval, sneering in her heart.
She really couldn't like the people from the second house.
If you want to curry favor with others, no one will stop you, but if you order others to do this or that, that is very annoying.
"He is your second uncle and an elder. Even if you feel uncomfortable, don't show it." Mrs. Li's voice suddenly sounded in her ears.
Daohua was startled for a moment, then immediately adjusted her expression: "Mom, I understand."
Madam Li: "A girl's reputation is the most important thing. Disrespecting elders is a serious mistake."
Daohua frowned: "Then I have to endure it?"
Madam Li glanced at her husband, who was whispering with Yan Zhiyuan in front of her. "Don't we still have your father? He might not be so shrewd when it comes to matters in the backyard, but he's more nervous than anyone else when it comes to matters concerning the family's interests."
"Your second uncle is a commoner after all, and his knowledge is limited. Little do you know that blindly trying to please those in high positions will not only make you not be valued, but will make you look down upon. The return gift you sent is quite good, so there is no need to listen to him."
Rice Flower nodded.
At the Zhou family, Zhou Jingwan received a return gift from Daohua and liked it very much. Daohua had given her rouge before, and the one she used was better than the one her second uncle brought back from the capital.
She knew that the rouge was made by Daohua herself, but since they were not familiar with each other, she didn't feel comfortable asking for it. Now Daohua sent her a few boxes. For the beauty-loving girl, this was much more thoughtful than any other gift.
Old Master Zhou looked at his smiling granddaughter and said to his eldest son and daughter-in-law with a smile: "The eldest daughter of the Yan family is quite good. Jingwan can interact with her more in the future."
After that, Daohua and Zhou Jingwan had more frequent interactions.
Zhou Jingwan is a little spoiled, but she doesn't have any major flaws in her character. She is straightforward and cheerful, and doesn't have many ulterior motives. It's easy to get along with her.
Daohua was also happy to interact with such a little girl. The two of them would get together from time to time, adding some fun to the boring life in the backyard.
On the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Yan Zhigao looked at Zhou Jingwan who came in person to deliver the Mid-Autumn Festival gifts and then quickly chatted and laughed with Daohua. He glanced at Yan Zhiyuan who looked uncomfortable beside him and patted him on the shoulder.
The second brother's heart is with the Yan family, but some of his ideas and concepts are indeed not suitable for interactions between wealthy families. The eldest daughter is very sensible and neither humble nor arrogant, which makes people feel comfortable when getting along with her.
(End of this chapter)
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