Everyone fell silent. Lin Zhenying and his wife thought for a long time but couldn't recall a single good deed.
In the garden, Grandfather Lin smiled and said, "Ye Tian, have you used up the three thousand jin of Polygonum multiflorum I gave you?"
Ye Tian replied, "Almost. I was just about to discuss with Grandfather if you could continue to supply Polygonum multiflorum."
Grandfather Lin said, "Currently, the annual yield of Polygonum multiflorum from the mountain is at most a thousand jin. Any more would affect future harvests."
Ye Tian responded, "A thousand jin? That's still good. Grandfather, from now on, I'll give you elixirs for free, and you'll give me Polygonum multiflorum for free."
Grandfather Lin chuckled, "Just giving me elixirs, I'm afraid I'd be at a disadvantage."
Ye Tian knew the old man was shrewd. He said, "Grandfather, you should know that the elixirs I refine are to be given to the Grand Tutor, who will then present them to those esteemed officials. In other words, what you receive is the same as what they get."
Grandfather Lin sighed softly, "I don't really have high demands; I just want to live a few more years."
Ye Tian looked at him, "And how many years do you wish to live?"
Grandfather Lin replied, "I've read some books. Scientists say humans can theoretically live to be one hundred and thirty to one hundred and fifty years old."
Ye Tian stated, "Theory is theory, and reality is reality. I can only say I'll do my best to ensure you live to one hundred and twenty."
Grandfather Lin's eyes lit up. One hundred and twenty years old! That meant he still had over twenty years to live!
"Good! It's a deal!"
Ye Tian then asked, "One more thing, why does the Polygonum multiflorum on that mountain have these medicinal properties?"
Grandfather Lin said, "Actually, I had people investigate it back then, but no clues were found. If you have time, you can go and see for yourself; perhaps you can find the reason."
After reaching an agreement, the two soon returned to the main hall.
In the hall, Lin Zhenying was glaring at Lin Ni, breathing heavily, clearly quite angry.
Upon Grandfather Lin's return, they quickly suppressed their displeasure and put on smiles.
Grandfather Lin said, "Daughter-in-law, prepare some food and wine. I want to have a few drinks with Ye Tian."
The old lady hurried to have the meal prepared, while Grandfather Lin pulled Ye Tian to sit at the head of the table, a seat previously occupied by Lin Zhenying.
Lin Zhenying dared not say anything and signaled Lin Changxin to pour wine for Grandfather Lin.
Lin Changxin smiled and said, "Great-grandfather, this is medicinal wine prepared by my father. It's good for the body."
He poured a cup for Grandfather Lin, then for the old lady and Lin Zhenying. It was evident he had no intention of pouring for Lin Jinsheng and Ye Tian.
However, Grandfather Lin took his cup and offered it to Ye Tian, saying with a smile, "Little Ye, you drink this."
Ye Tian glanced at it and said, "Grandfather, this wine is not prepared correctly. Long-term consumption is harmful to the body. You shouldn't drink it."
Hearing this, Lin Zhenying became furious. "Ye Tian, what nonsense are you talking about! I've been drinking this medicinal wine for over a year. It was prepared by someone according to a secret recipe."
Ye Tian replied, "That means your recipe is flawed." He then looked at Lin Zhenying and suddenly shook his head.
Lin Zhenying was startled. Knowing Ye Tian was a doctor, he asked, "Ye Tian, what do you mean by shaking your head?"
Ye Tian said, "It's nothing. Ziyi, go to the car and bring my wine."
He had brought back several jars of good wine from Yang Shoucheng last time, and there was one jar in the car.
Lin Ziyi and Lin Ni went to get the wine. Grandfather Lin said, "Zhenying, Little Ye's medical skills are excellent. Don't take it lightly." As someone who had been through a lot and as an elder, he kindly reminded Lin Zhenying.
Lin Zhenying couldn't sit still. "Ye Tian, don't just say half of it. Do I have a health problem?"
Lin Changxin snorted, "Dad, don't listen to his nonsense. You're in good health. He's just trying to scare you."
Ye Tian gave them a 'believe it or not' look and picked up his chopsticks to eat.
Lin Zhenying shot Lin Changxin a fierce glare. He coughed and said, "Ye Tian, just say what you have to say. I'm listening."