Spoiled By the Young Master After Reborn In the 80s
Chapter 86: Eighty-five, Appraisal of Ginseng

Chapter 86: Eighty-five, Appraisal of Ginseng

Hearing Luo Shu’s agreement, He Xiangyu was very happy. Her fondness for Luo Shu increased a bit more in her heart.

She smiled and patted Mu Wan’s arm, "Wanwan, go give Uncle Xu a call and ask him to come over to the house."

Mu Wan pouted and walked over to pick up the phone. Even though Luo Shu wasn’t angry, she still felt a bit embarrassed.

It wasn’t long before Xu Guohua hurried over.

After hearing from Mu Wan that there was a hundred-year-old wild ginseng for him to appraise, he rushed over. He had heard that Jimin Pharmacy had acquired a hundred-year-old ginseng; he had wanted to have a look, but before he could, it had been sold. This had upset him for several days.

"Old Xu, I appreciate you taking the time to come over," He Xiangyu greeted Xu Guohua with a smile.

"No trouble at all. Where is that wild ginseng? Show it to me quickly!" Xu Guohua said somewhat impatiently. He’d been deeply involved in medicine for many years and seen innumerable herbs, but he had seen only a few wild ginsengs over a hundred years old.

"Look at you, so anxious. Why don’t you take a seat first!" He Xiangyu teased Xu Guohua with a smile. They had known each other for many years, so a little joke between them was certainly harmless.

Xu Guohua chuckled and nodded, following He Xiangyu towards the sofa. His eyes fixed eagerly on Luo Shu and Fu Yi, who were sitting on the sofa. He had heard from Mu Wan that the wild ginseng belonged to her friend, so it must be these two people in front of him.

He Xiangyu, seeing Xu Guohua’s demeanor, couldn’t help but laugh, pointing at the wild ginseng on the coffee table, "The ginseng is right here!"

Xu Guohua quickly turned his head and as soon as he saw the wild ginseng on the coffee table, his eyes lit up, "What a fine specimen! Truly a superb piece of ginseng! Dense and well-formed roots, clear and orderly, with a grayish-yellow surface. This wild ginseng must be at least a hundred and twenty or thirty years old."

Learning that the wild ginseng was indeed over a hundred years old, He Xiangyu was also delighted. With this ginseng, plus the divine doctor she planned to invite, her grandmother-in-law’s health would surely improve.

Xu Guohua reached out to pick up the wild ginseng, examining it affectionately, "Can you sell this ginseng to me?" Such quality wild ginseng was extremely rare. Having finally come across one, how could he not be tempted?

"That won’t do!" Before Luo Shu could speak, He Xiangyu had already preemptively rejected Xu Guohua’s request, "This wild ginseng is for treating my grandmother-in-law’s illness. Don’t even think about it."

Xu Guohua sighed regretfully, playing with the wild ginseng for a long time before reluctantly handing it back to He Xiangyu. He knew Old Madam Mu’s condition well; the ginseng would indeed benefit her, so of course, he couldn’t compete with her for it, no matter how much he coveted it.

Turning to Luo Shu and Fu Yi, "May I ask where you found this wild ginseng?"

"It was found in the Yunxiang Mountain Range," Luo Shu replied. There was no need for her to hide such a matter.

"Thank you for telling me!" Xu Guohua said with a smile, expressing his gratitude. He had heard of the Yunxiang Mountain Range and knew that the mountains there were treacherous, with frequent sightings of fierce wild animals, which made it quite dangerous.

"Mom, you should go get the money for Luo Shu," Mu Wan tugged at He Xiangyu’s sleeve and said.

"If you hadn’t mentioned it, I’d have completely forgotten," He Xiangyu said apologetically to Luo Shu, "I’ll go get the money for you; please wait a moment." Now that the ginseng’s age was confirmed, she naturally should pay for it.

Luo Shu received the money, chatted with He Xiangyu and her daughter for a while, then got up to take her leave. She still had to visit the family compound in the city to check on her godmother.

Zhao Aishu got up early this morning and had already paced back and forth in the house several times. If not for the housekeeper persuading her, she would have wanted to go out for a walk. After so many years, she could finally walk like a normal person. The joy of this recovery was something most people couldn’t understand.

Turning off the television, Zhao Aishu went to the kitchen, picked up the spinach she had bought that morning, and started washing it in a basin. Since her legs became immobile, it had been many years since she had cooked. Now, at last, she had the chance again.

The housekeeper entered the kitchen and, seeing Zhao Aishu washing the vegetables, hurriedly offered her help, "Madam, let me do that. I know you’re happy today, but since your legs have just recovered, you should still rest more."

Zhao Aishu smiled and shook her head, "It’s alright, I know my limits. I haven’t cooked in so long, I’m really itching to. I wonder if the food I make will still be edible?" When the housekeeper had first arrived, she had told her to just call her by her name, but the housekeeper insisted on calling her "madam" no matter what she said. At first, Zhao Aishu wasn’t used to it, feeling almost like a landlady, but over the years, she had gotten used to it.

"How could it not be edible? Madam, it’s been a long time since you cooked, but your skills are still there," said the housekeeper with a smile. She had been with the Xu Family for many years and had always had a good relationship with the Xu couple, who treated her like family.

Zhao Aishu gave the housekeeper a sidelong glance with a smile, "When I finish cooking, you can’t complain that it’s not tasty."

"I promise I won’t complain, but madam, at least let me help you wash the vegetables," said the housekeeper. Even though she hadn’t heard Zhao Aishu complain about discomfort, she was still a bit worried, since she had only just begun to walk