Returning home, Cheng You saw a group of people waiting by the door again.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Zhao Jisheng.
Li Meiqi said, "Teacher, I told you, they're definitely not home."
Zhao Jisheng walked forward with a smile, "You've kept us waiting. I've come to deliver the first batch of seeds to you."
These medicinal herb seeds were meticulously selected to ensure the finest quality for Cheng You.
Cheng You nodded, "Let's go inside first."
She opened the door and casually asked, "Meiqi, aren't you guys starting school today too?"
Li Meiqi nodded, "Yes, but like you, we don't have military training, and we want to come help you."
Cheng You understood her meaning; frankly, they wanted to come and learn.
She smiled and shook her head, "You won't learn much from me. On the contrary, I want to learn from Professor Zhao."
She had previously tried making medicine with her own cultivated herbs, and the effect was almost the same as adding condensed dew directly. The medicinal herbs produced in Qili Village were slightly less potent.
The root cause was the condensed dew.
She already had a general idea: in the future, she wanted to fence off a piece of land to cultivate medicinal herbs on a large scale to supply Zhenshan Hall, gradually transforming the method of making medicine and establishing a standardized pharmaceutical process.
Otherwise, the current situation was too limited.
"I only know some basic knowledge, which is rather general and rough. Following me is purely a waste of time."
Zhao Jisheng did not doubt her.
He was an atheist, but in Cheng You, he saw something different.
She probably had a fortunate encounter, possessing something that could maximize the efficacy of the medicine.
What Zhao Jisheng admired was Cheng You's boldness in extending a cooperative intention to the authorities.
"When you're done with this batch of seeds, you're welcome to come to the Agricultural Research Institute to exchange knowledge anytime."
Cheng You smiled and shook his hand, "I will have to rely on Professor Zhao to teach me everything he knows."
"Cheng You, what is this?" a voice called out from the inner courtyard.
Zhao Jisheng looked back, "Meiqi, this is someone's home, don't run around."
Whether Li Meiqi heard him or not, she exclaimed, "Teacher, I see ginseng!"
Those who study herb cultivation are naturally familiar with various medicinal herbs.
Upon hearing her words, Zhao Jisheng could no longer maintain his composure and hurried over.
He paid no heed to politeness.
When he saw that the ginseng was planted in a flowerpot, he was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
It seemed like something Cheng You would do.
"You girl, ginseng can be planted in flowerpots? Did you even bother to read the notes I gave you! What good quality can ginseng grown like this possibly have..."
Before he finished speaking, Li Meiqi interjected excitedly, "This ginseng looks good! Has it been many years?"
It was difficult to tell just by looking at the leaves and appearance, but Li Meiqi felt it was definitely not bad.
Cheng You said, "It's been two years. I cherish them very much. You all don't know that I got them from..."
Four faces turned to her in unison, clearly disbelieving.
You planted them in flowerpots and still called them cherished?
Cheng You rubbed her nose, "My backyard is only so big, I can't grow many medicinal herbs, so I had to plant them in flowerpots. And look how well they're growing!"
Zhao Jisheng couldn't refute this. They were indeed growing well, and he wished he could take them back immediately for research. "The quality of this is definitely superior to the ginseng we brought back from Qili Village."
"Of course!" Cheng You said.
They didn't know that she poured the water she used to wash her face onto the flowerpots every day.
Zhao Jisheng marveled for a moment, then, realizing his lapse in composure, quickly straightened up.
He accidentally glanced at the flowerpots next to him and couldn't help but bend down again.
"This... is Polygonum multiflorum, right?"
"Uh-huh."
Two pots of ginseng, two pots of Polygonum multiflorum. She was very fair.
Zhao Jisheng was exasperated, "You're being absurd! How can you plant medicinal herbs in flowerpots? This is not conducive to their growth!"
Cheng You blinked innocently, "There's nowhere else to plant them."
"How about this, move them to the base at the Agricultural Research Institute, and I'll personally look after them for you, how does that sound? Don't worry, I won't claim ownership, they'll still be yours. I just want to observe them."
Cheng You shook her head like a rattle drum, "No, no."
If she didn't water them, their growth wouldn't be as good as before.
Transplanting wasn't necessarily a good thing.
Zhao Jisheng said regretfully, "With this quality of ginseng, how many can you cultivate?"
Cheng You pointed to the seeds placed nearby, "Without those, I could have more."
That was impossible.
Zhao Jisheng understood another meaning from her words: Cheng You's resources were limited.
This was also why Zhenshan Hall had not opened any branches yet.
Qi Ning quickly squeezed forward and asked, "Professor, is this ginseng very valuable? How much is it worth?"
Zhao Jisheng was somewhat displeased, "This cannot be measured in money!"
No matter how much money they offered, he wouldn't sell it.
"If it were really to be sold, would a hundred yuan be enough?" Qi Ning asked.
Zhao Jisheng waved his hand, "Multiply that by a hundred, and even our Agricultural Research Institute would consider it."
However, Cheng You would definitely not sell it.
Facing Qi Ning's adoring gaze, Cheng You felt a little guilty.
Don't be fooled, she was also someone who would bend for money! She wasn't that noble!
"Professor, if you really like it that much, then take it back and observe it for a few days. You can return it to me after a few days."
Cheng You waved her hand generously, fulfilling their wish.
She considered it as tuition for her studies with Zhao Jisheng.
Zhao Jisheng eagerly grasped her hand, his face beaming.
"Cheng You, I thank you on behalf of the country and the people."
"It's not that serious, it's not like I'm giving it to you." Cheng You was overwhelmed.
Since she had agreed, Zhao Jisheng busied himself calling people over to pack, carefully wrapping the flowerpots as well.
He looked so protective, as if he had found gold.
Qi Ning watched them carry the items away with longing eyes, "Are you really letting them take it away?"
How much money that would be worth.
Cheng You said, "I'm just lending it to them for research, not giving it to them. If I'm not heartbroken, why should you be?"
Qi Ning pouted, she was indeed heartbroken.
Even if a leaf fell, she would feel heartbroken.
Cheng You was so wealthy, yet no one in the Qi family knew!
What a great treasure Song Qinglan had lost.
"Sister-in-law, please forgive my ignorance and offense. From now on, you are my role model, and I will strive to be like you!"
Cheng You patted her head, "Very good. Go inside and start studying."
Qi Ning: "...Can't I start tomorrow?"
"Tomorrow after tomorrow, how many tomorrows are there?"
"Alright, I'm going then."
Resigned, Qi Ning dejectedly entered the pharmacy.
Cheng You turned back and smiled at Qi Chengyan, "It went more smoothly than I expected."
The attitude of the Agricultural Research Institute and the Health Bureau was very conducive to promoting cooperation between both parties.
Qi Chengyan: "I hope it continues to be smooth."