Chapter 176 Yuzhou Refugees
As Wan Qiqi picked up the seed and examined it closely, her eyes gradually dimmed again.
She discovered that while the seeds were real, they were not viable because they had been cooked and could not germinate or grow.
Clearly, this businessman was unaware of this matter and believed it was a problem with someone else's planting, which led to the current dispute.
Seeing her expression, the burly man was somewhat displeased and said irritably, "Are you going to buy it or not?"
Wan Qiqi immediately replied, "Buy it! How much?"
How could I not buy it?
These seeds can't be planted, but she has a shop!
By replacing these seeds with those from the online store, she can grow them successfully and develop her own path to making money!
Upon hearing this, the burly man paused for a moment, then asked with a hint of uncertainty, "Are you sure? Don't come looking for me if you can't grow it after you buy it!"
"Confirmed." Wan Qiqi smiled and carefully wrapped the seeds. "All of them, how much?"
The burly man hesitated for a moment, then extended one finger.
"A string of cash?"
The burly man shook his head.
Wan Qiqi frowned. Was this guy going to ask for an exorbitant price?
Then I thought, if the price were really sky-high, no one would buy the seeds.
Then she shouted, "One hundred coins?"
The burly man nodded vigorously.
Wan Qiqi breathed a sigh of relief, counted out one hundred coins from her purse, and handed them to the burly man, saying, "Check if the count is correct."
She handed several bags of seeds to Wu Gousheng, saying, "Keep these safe, don't lose them! These are your treasures that will make you rich in the future."
Although Wu Gousheng didn't know what kind of seeds these were, he listened to Wan Qiqi and put them away safely.
After counting the money, the burly man broke into a bright smile. "Don't worry, girl! I guarantee you'll make a fortune growing these!"
Wan Qiqi smiled without saying a word.
She can certainly make a fortune! But not because of the seeds he gave her.
Buying some useless seeds for 100 coins to start new dishes is such a good deal.
Her eyes darted around, and she counted out another hundred coins from her purse, handing them to the burly man. “Next time you travel, bring me back some other seeds. Don’t take any of the ones you have this time; take the new ones. Go with the locals and pick out whichever family’s seeds they buy.”
The burly man was stunned. He hadn't expected anyone to pay him to order seeds, and he was speechless for a moment.
After a long pause, he finally took it. "Where are you from, young lady? Where can I find you?"
After pondering for a moment, Wan Qiqi asked, "How long does each of your travels take?"
"It could take a year or two."
"Two years later, in winter, still here, I'll be waiting for your seeds."
"good."
After the two made their agreement, the burly man left with his belongings.
People around her couldn't help but urge Wan Qiqi to get the money back, since she had given away two hundred coins for nothing. Wan Qiqi just smiled and didn't say anything, not caring much.
She felt that the trip to Yuzhou was really worth it!
Faced with this scene, Bai Lingxuan's eyes were full of scrutiny of Wan Qiqi.
All the information told her that the person in front of her was Wan Qiqi, but after she fell into the water, not only did her personality change, but her cognition also seemed to be richer than before, which was unbelievable.
I saw in her the independence and self-reliance that women should have, rather than relying on men to live.
This is what she has always longed for, and what has been denied time and time again.
Wan Qiqi turned around, met Bai Lingxuan's gaze, and smiled sincerely, "Miss Bai, if I can truly grow something good, I will definitely share it with you!"
She was in such a good mood that she didn't notice the slight abnormality in Bai Lingxuan's expression.
Although Lin Zhaodi's matter is still unresolved, there is something that makes her happy, something she has always wanted to resolve.
That's wonderful!
As long as she can grow chili peppers, she will definitely make Boss Zhu's restaurant a hit in Yunhe County, and even across the country.
Just then, a young man dressed similarly to the person behind Bai Lingxuan appeared and bowed to her with clasped hands.
"Miss, the government officials are driving out the refugees from the city again."
Bai Lingxuan's expression changed abruptly, and she uttered, "Lead the way!"
Wan Qiqi waved to Wu Gousheng and followed Bai Lingxuan.
Bai Lingxuan glanced at them but made no attempt to stop them, so the guards allowed them to follow.
Yuzhou City was bustling, but the surrounding area was swarming with people.
Two consecutive years of drought have left the land barren, with not a single blade of grass growing, not even the wild grasses in the mountains. The riverbeds have dried up, leaving only cracks.
In order to survive, the people all fled to big towns, hoping to find a glimmer of hope.
Initially, it was just a small group of refugees, but the Bai family took it upon themselves to take them in, providing them with accommodation so that they could study in the city and survive.
Later, the number of refugees increased, the shelters were overflowing, and the city's security became increasingly chaotic.
The villagers, unfamiliar with city customs, angered many high-ranking officials and dignitaries.
But since it was the Bai family who took in the refugees, they couldn't say it directly and could only ask the government to intervene.
The government naturally didn't want to leave these refugees at the city gates and add to their burden, so they kept causing trouble.
When Bai Lingxuan arrived at the scene with her people, the refugees had already started fighting with the government officials.
But they were no match for the government troops. They were quickly defeated, and some were even beaten until they vomited blood!
Upon seeing this scene, Wan Qiqi felt her hair stand on end.
Neither side is actually at fault, but such a direct approach shouldn't have been used.
Someone in the crowd shouted, "Miss Bai is here!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the refugees all looked at Bai Lingxuan and rushed towards her as if they had seen a savior.
"Protect Miss Bai!"
Someone shouted something, and the soldiers quickly stood in front of Bai Lingxuan, suppressing the refugees.
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