Lucky Farmer Girl: I rely on metaphysics to support my family

Chapter 821 Sincerity
Tang Wan stood by the window, watching Wang Da's departing figure, then turned and entered the space.

Not long after, Wang Da arrived at the Zhao family's house.

Young Master Zhao unfolded the short note that Wang Da had sent and quickly glanced through it.

He looked at Wang Da, who was waiting respectfully, and put on his usual smile: "Thank you for making this trip, Brother Wang. Tell Miss Master that I will bring people to pick it up in an hour."

"Yes, I will definitely deliver it." Wang Da bowed and replied.

As Zhao Si Gongzi watched Wang Da leave, he lightly tapped the table with his fingertips.

The completion of this last batch of grain delivery also means that the day when the master leaves the northern desert is just around the corner.

He owes his success today entirely to the master's magnanimity and the great help he received.

The master left the northern desert, a journey that will be long and arduous, and who knows when they will meet again.

Both out of courtesy and reason, one should prepare a decent parting gift to express one's sentiments.

When the master came last time, he didn't have time to find a suitable gift. Today might be the last time they meet. Thinking of this, Young Master Zhao called his attendant.

Young Master Zhao said calmly, "Tell Steward Zhao to arrange for vehicles and manpower that can carry 500,000 catties of grain, and to set off in an hour."

The attendant responded and was about to leave when he heard Young Master Zhao say, "Come back after you've finished making arrangements. I have other matters to attend to."

The attendant should have bowed and turned to leave.

After the attendants left, Young Master Zhao sat alone in his study, pondering what to give the master as a parting gift.

What should I give as a gift?
Gold and silver jewelry? That's rather vulgar, and the master doesn't seem to value those things.

Silks and satins, antiques and calligraphy? That doesn't seem to fit the style of a master.

Young Master Zhao frowned in thought. He suddenly remembered that the master seemed to have mentioned that some jade could be used to make magical artifacts, while others could not.

As for which ones will work and which ones won't, I really don't know.

However, you can prepare several pieces of jade; there will always be a few that are usable.

Young Master Zhao got up and paced around the study a few times.

The family has been in business for many years and has accumulated a considerable fortune, including many jade ornaments and uncarved jade pieces.

It's settled then. Let's go check out the warehouse.

Just then, the servant who had just gone to find the steward returned with his report.

Seeing this, Young Master Zhao stopped and said to his attendant, "Go and tell the warehouse manager to make a list of all the high-quality jade materials registered in the warehouse, as well as the exquisite and portable items from the Western Regions or the South, and send them over quickly. Also, have the manager of 'Zhenlong Pavilion' come over and report on the good things he has recently acquired."

The attendant hesitated for a moment, but finally spoke up: "Fourth Master, I'm afraid we should report the matter of the storeroom to Madam or Master."

Young Master Zhao waved his hand, slightly impatiently saying, "I know, go and have someone prepare. I'm going to see my father."

After his attendants left, Young Master Zhao straightened his robes, composed himself, and headed towards his father's outer study.

He knew that using the top-quality stones in the warehouse, especially the finest raw stones, did indeed require his father's approval.

When Master Zhao saw his son come in, he put down his pen and asked, "Fourth son, is something the matter?"

After bowing, Young Master Zhao respectfully explained the matter of obtaining the grain and his intention to prepare generous gifts for Master Zengbie.

Upon hearing this, Master Zhao stroked his beard and praised, "Fourth son has grown up and knows how to repay kindness, very good. The master has been kind to my Zhao family and is also a business partner. We must not be careless in giving him a parting gift."

Master Zhao paused for a moment, then slowly said, "You may choose whatever you need from the storeroom." The Fourth Young Master Zhao replied truthfully, "I am ashamed to say that I only know that the master once said that jade can be used to make artifacts, but I do not know which ones are suitable. Therefore, I thought it would be better to prepare several pieces of high-quality material than to send only one piece that may not be suitable."

Master Zhao nodded: "Good idea. In that case, select a few more pieces."

Then, Master Zhao summoned the servants waiting outside the door: "Go and fetch the register of jade materials and precious objects in the storeroom, and also write down those few pieces of raw jade that were newly purchased from the south last year, and bring them here as well."

"Yes, sir." The servant acknowledged the order and left.

Before long, several thick registers and lists of raw jade were delivered to the study.

The father and son carefully examined the materials and discussed them. They finally decided on six pieces of jade, each with its own unique characteristics. Two of them were top-quality mutton fat white jade pebbles, two were jadeite rough stones with excellent translucency, and two were rare Tianhuang frozen stones.

"These six pieces will do, symbolizing good fortune and showing sincerity," Master Zhao said, stroking his beard.

"Father's considerations are thorough," Zhao Si Gongzi nodded slightly in agreement.

Just then, the steward who had been sent to arrange the vehicles and personnel reported: "Master, Fourth Master, the vehicles and personnel are all ready and we can depart at any time."

Young Master Zhao stood up and said to Master Zhao, "Father, then I will be going."

Master Zhao nodded: "Go ahead, and give my regards to the master, wishing him a safe journey. Make sure the transaction is clear and the etiquette is impeccable."

"I understand, son." Young Master Zhao bowed to his father and turned to leave.

After leaving Master Zhao's study, the Fourth Young Master Zhao paused for a moment, but decided to go to the storeroom first. They had just given orders to fetch jade materials when the steward informed them that they could set off, presumably because the jade materials were not yet ready.

When we went to the warehouse, it was indeed not fully prepared yet, but fortunately the jade had been found.

Young Master Zhao watched as his servants carefully wrapped the six pieces of jade and placed them into a sandalwood box before setting off in a grand procession with the jade and the carriage to Tang Wan's residence.

On the other side, Tang Wan finished making another batch of cosmetics in her space. Estimating that it was about time, she slipped out.

She had barely sat down in the study when she heard a commotion coming from the front yard.

Tang Wan got up and went out to greet them.

Then, Zhao Si Gongzi, accompanied by two servants carrying exquisite wooden boxes, walked towards Tang Wan with a broad smile.

"Master, I, Zhao, have come to collect the last batch of grain as agreed," said the Fourth Young Master Zhao, bowing respectfully.

"Young Master Zhao is punctual," Tang Wan nodded slightly.

Young Master Zhao gestured for his servant to step forward, and he personally opened the wooden box, revealing the six pieces of jade inside.

Young Master Zhao said earnestly, “Master, your kindness to me is like giving me a second life. I will never forget it. Master will be leaving the northern desert soon. The mountains are high and the roads are long. I have no way to repay you. I can only find these few rough pieces of material. I hope you will not reject them. This is just a small token of my and my father’s gratitude.”

Tang Wan's gaze swept over the six jade stones. They possessed a rich spiritual energy, clearly indicating top-quality material, excellent for crafting magical artifacts. This demonstrated the Zhao family's thoughtfulness in presenting this gift.

She did not refuse and readily accepted the other party's sincerity.

"Young Master Zhao and Master Zhao are very kind," Tang Wan nodded slightly.

Tang Wan gestured to Wang Da beside her to take the wooden box.

He then replied with a smile, "This item is indeed useful to me, so I will accept it without hesitation. I wish the Zhao family's business prosperity."

Seeing Tang Wan accept the gift, Young Master Zhao's smile became even more sincere: "Thank you for your kind words, Master!"

Just as Tang Wan was receiving Young Master Zhao, the War King, far away in the capital, encountered some trouble.

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