dognovel Chapter 224 Flowers and Trees
Chapter 224 Flowers and Trees
That day, Young Master Zhao arrived at the Wu residence with an attendant as scheduled. Young Master Wu, Qingsheng Ranmo, and the others greeted him warmly. Young Master Zhao bowed repeatedly to express his gratitude.
Later, he had his attendant bring out an exquisite potted plant from a box. It was a delightfully emerald green, like a small pine tree. Everyone couldn't help but admire it. Young Master Zhao said it was a small gift for the Wu family, a new variety he had personally cultivated.
Mr. Wu expressed his gratitude. He said that they would be friends in the future, so there was no need to be polite and he could just visit him often. Then he invited him into the house for tea.
After walking a few steps, Master Zhao looked around the courtyard, nodded slightly, and then looked at the flowers and trees in the courtyard, frowning slightly. Master Wu noticed his expression and asked him if he had any particular preference for the flowers and trees in the courtyard.
Young Master Zhao nodded and said that he had studied gardening for many years and that he was the one who designed the flowers and trees in his own courtyard. Young Master Wu's courtyard looked very nice, but the flowers and trees didn't seem to be very lush, which might be related to the water and soil cultivation.
Wu Shao said that was right. He also felt that the flowers and trees in the garden were not very good, but he didn’t know where the problem lay and how to solve it, so he just maintained the status quo.
Young Master Zhao said frankly that he could bring some of the improved soil and technology from his home to help make the flowers and trees grow more lush and beautiful.
Everyone nodded in agreement. Xiaoyue City is located in an arid region with saline soil, resulting in a low survival rate for planted flowers and trees. While only the wealthy could afford to cultivate them, ordinary people, finding it troublesome, were reluctant to plant. Even if wealthy families planted flowers, they wouldn't thrive without meticulous care.
The skill Young Master Zhao learned might not seem unusual if it were placed in a place like Dayue City, which is suitable for the growth of plants. However, in the climate of Xiaoyue City, whether flowers and trees can survive and grow well really depends on the level of cultivation technology.
Although Wu Shao's family also has a gardener, there is nothing special about his skills. In addition, the family does not pay much attention to this area on a daily basis, so the flowers and trees in the courtyard look really ordinary.
Young Master Zhao immediately offered to help check and tidy up the place, but Young Master Wu, not wanting to bother, quickly and politely said, "No need to bother today. We can do it another day." Then they went into the house to drink tea and chat.
Qingsheng talked about the hospitality Mr. Zhao had given him that day, praising him as a tolerant and kind elder.
Young Master Zhao politely said that his father's complexion and health had improved significantly since their last visit. He hoped he would move around more often in the future. The old man really wanted to chat with the young people.
Several people nodded. Wu Shao then asked, "Then Master Zhao, would you like to go and see my father today?" Master Zhao thought for a moment and said,
"According to etiquette, we should visit Mr. Wu. I just don't know if he would find it convenient. How about this, Young Master Wu, please show Mr. Wu the potted plant I just gave you. If he appreciates it and accepts it, you can choose another day to come and pay him a visit."
Young Master Zhao's words were tactful and reasonable. After all, the relationship between the two families was there, and it wouldn't be good to rashly propose a meeting and get rejected. Now, with the potted plant as a medium, if Master Wu was willing to accept it, there would be a future; if not, that would be another matter.
Young Master Wu nodded, believing this method to be the safest. He then politely stated that he would visit Master Zhao when the time was right. However, he lacked any skills in gardening and was afraid he could not be of any help to the Zhao family.
Everyone burst into laughter when they heard this. Qingsheng jokingly said, "You can show Master Zhao and the others a set of boxing techniques to liven up the atmosphere." Master Zhao quickly said,
"How dare I trouble Young Master Wu. We can all hang out and chat more often in the future." He continued, "I'll go back and sort things out, and then I can come to your house to help plan the flowers and trees. I hope Young Master Wu won't mind."
Young Master Wu said hurriedly, "Brother Zhao, you are too kind. I have also been eyeing the flowers and trees in the courtyard for a long time. It is a good opportunity to use Brother Zhao's skillful hands to decorate them for us."
The two agreed on a time to come back next time. Then they drank tea and ate fruit. The host and guest laughed and chatted, enjoying themselves, their thoughts completely forgotten.