Ye Tian nodded, "Alright, I'll accompany you."
He asked, "Does your great-grandfather live alone?"
Lin Ziyi replied, "Great-grandfather resides in Shou Xian Town, looked after by a concubine. My grand-uncle is in poor health and also lives in town. My grand-uncle's family members also live with Great-grandfather."
Ye Tian couldn't help but feel a bit curious, "Why would your grand-uncle, being in poor health, choose to live in town?"
Lin Ziyi explained, "This relates to the origin of Shou Xian Town. This town has always produced long-lived individuals. The town has a long history, with a population of 100,000, including over 300 centenarians and more than 1,300 people over ninety. Everyone says Shou Xian Town is a blessed land, conducive to longevity, which is why there are so many long-lived people. Perhaps for this reason, my grand-uncle decided to return here to recuperate."
Ye Tian inquired, "Back then, why did your grandfather end up moving to Hai Cheng?"
Lin Ziyi sighed softly, "My grandfather was a bit sensitive. He was scolded by Great-grandfather over a certain matter, and in a fit of anger, he left the provincial capital and moved to Hai Cheng. Great-grandfather also had a bad temper, and the father and son never saw each other again after that."
Ye Tian asked, "Ziyi, what kind of person do you think your great-grandfather is?"
Lin Ziyi pondered, "I was still young then, so it's hard to say. This visit might be the last time I see him; I heard his health isn't good."
Ye Tian said, "Okay, good. First, you'll accompany me to visit Old Qiao, and then we'll go see your great-grandfather."
Upon seeing Old Qiao again, the elder had a ruddy complexion and appeared much more spirited. Ye Tian prescribed another formula and then took his leave.
Before departing, Old Cheng saw Ye Tian and Lin Ziyi to the door and said with a smile, "Little Ye, thank you so much this time! With Old Qiao out of danger, a great weight has been lifted from my heart!"
Ye Tian replied, "Don't be so polite with me. If Old Qiao needs anything in the future, just contact me directly."
Old Cheng nodded and handed Ye Tian a document, saying, "Take these few documents and review them carefully when you get back."
Ye Tian asked, "What documents?"
Old Cheng's expression was somewhat peculiar as he said, "You'll know soon enough."
Since he wouldn't elaborate, Ye Tian didn't press further. He took the documents and headed directly to Shou Xian Town with Lin Ziyi.
Shou Xian Town is a small town under the provincial capital, nestled against Shou Xian Mountain to the north. A small stream flows down from the mountain, forming a spring about an acre in size at its base, which the locals call Longevity Spring.
As their car drove into Shou Xian Town, Ye Tian noticed it was beautifully developed. The roads were wide and straight, with expensive flowering trees lining both sides.
The houses in town were at least three-story villas, elegantly designed with gardens and ponds. Every household owned a car, and most of them were luxury vehicles.
Ye Tian couldn't help but ask, "Ziyi, the living standards of the people in Shou Xian Town are very high."
Lin Ziyi smiled and replied, "Of course. The town-run enterprises in Shou Xian are very developed, with an output value of one billion yuan a few years ago. By the way, my Lin family is a major shareholder in these town-run industries."
Ye Tian didn't see any factories and asked, "What kind of business generates a billion yuan a year?"
Lin Ziyi explained, "We mainly deal in agricultural and sideline products from Shou Xian Town, as well as the spring water. Shou Xian Town has a great reputation, so consumers recognize products from here, believing that food produced in Shou Xian is healthier."
As she spoke, she searched the web, and numerous products bearing the "Shou Xian" name appeared, such as Shou Xian peaches, Shou Xian sweet potatoes, Shou Xian rice, Shou Xian bamboo shoots, Shou Xian spring water, and more, totaling over a hundred varieties!
For instance, the Shou Xian rice cost over three hundred yuan per jin, but it was exquisitely packaged. The Shou Xian tea even cost over ten thousand yuan per jin.
He chuckled, "Shou Xian Town has been built into a brand; no wonder it's so profitable."
Lin Ziyi nodded, "These changes were all brought about by my great-grandfather, which is why the people of Shou Xian Town respect him greatly and call him Grand Elder Lin. Within a hundred-mile radius, everyone knows about Grand Elder Lin of Shou Xian Town."
The car drove into a wooded area, which was clean and filled with the sounds of birds and the fragrance of flowers. After driving through the woods for a few minutes, they faintly saw a grand estate.
As the car approached the estate entrance, two security guards emerged. They looked at Lin Ziyi and Ye Tian and asked, "Can I help you two?"
Lin Ziyi stated, "I am Lin Ziyi, and I've come to visit my great-grandfather, Grand Elder Lin."
Upon hearing that she was Grand Elder Lin's great-granddaughter, the two security guards exchanged glances. One of them said, "Please wait a moment, we'll inform him."