Bai Zimo was infected by Lin Feng’s powerful aura, and she didn't doubt Lin Feng's financial strength at all.
The reason she bought this piece of land was that it had been on her sect’s radar for several years. This was the most spiritually abundant place in the eastern part of the city, perfectly suited for cultivating precious medicinal herbs.
This was also her primary reason for proposing to purchase the land.
"Alright, I can agree to your terms!"
After much consideration, Bai Zimo had no choice but to compromise.
The funds provided by her sect were limited. If Lin Feng truly bid a high price to compete with her, her costs would be even higher, something she was unwilling to see.
"However, I'm very curious. What do you need that land for?"
Bai Zimo asked, puzzled.
"To grow herbs, of course. Are you the only one allowed to grow herbs here? Don't you allow me to?"
Lin Feng concocted a reason with a smile. In reality, he simply had a sentimental attachment to the place where he had lived before.
Bai Zimo naturally didn't believe Lin Feng’s words, but she was a shrewd woman and knew that if she continued to press, Lin Feng would definitely not reveal the truth.
"Do as you please. I will leave that piece of land to you!"
After speaking, Bai Zimo turned and discussed the next matters with Director Hu.
Meanwhile, at the Yunlong No. 1 villa on the other side.
Liu Mengyao saw the breakfast Lin Feng had prepared and the note he left as soon as she woke up.
She angrily tore the note to shreds, hating Lin Feng intensely!
This guy had promised to take good care of her before.
Now, she couldn't find him anywhere, what was he so busy with?
Liu Mengyao's chest heaved with anger. At this moment, she received a call from Uncle Fu.
"Miss, I've found out about Lin Xiaoqi, the person you asked me to investigate."
"Who exactly is he?"
Liu Mengyao eagerly asked, unable to hide her excitement.
"Miss, I'm not sure myself. Because he is a shareholder of the Dou Mao platform, the platform is unable to disclose his personal information to me."
"You said he's a shareholder of Dou Mao?!"
Liu Mengyao was shocked, but gradually she came to understand.
No wonder Lin Xiaoqi could spend so much money. It turned out this guy was from Dou Mao.
However, such a formidable character could not possibly be the Xiaoqi Gege she had been searching for.
Xiaoqi Gege was an orphan, with no one to rely on. How could he have become a shareholder of Dou Mao?
It seemed she had been mistaken!
"Miss, do you want me to continue investigating? If this matter is particularly important, I can still forcibly obtain the information through our family's connections!"
Uncle Fu inquired.
"No need. I don't want my family to know about this matter!"
"How about this, gather all the information on orphanages in the city for me. I have a use for it."
Liu Mengyao had to resort to a more arduous method.
Due to the passage of time, she couldn't remember the name or location of the orphanage where Xiaoqi Gege had lived.
She could only search like looking for a needle in a haystack, bit by bit.
As long as she found the orphanage where Xiaoqi Gege had lived, that orphanage would surely know Xiaoqi Gege's current name and whereabouts.
"Yes, Miss. I'll start gathering it right away!"
Uncle Fu dared not delay.
On the other side, Bai Zimo's discussion with Director Hu went very smoothly. Director Hu was also surprised that Bai Zimo could offer such favorable terms.
"Young lady, you are truly a good person. On behalf of the children at the orphanage, I thank you!"
Director Hu held Bai Zimo's hand excitedly, tears welling up in her eyes.
Then, Director Hu shifted her attention to Lin Feng. "Young man, thank you too. Thank you for speaking up for our orphanage and securing greater benefits."
Director Hu looked at Lin Feng gratefully. She knew very well that all of this was because Lin Feng had said something to Bai Zimo.
Lin Feng stepped forward, gazing at Director Hu before him, suppressing the emotion in his heart, and said, "Director Hu, haven't you realized who I am? I am Lin Xiaoqi, Xiaoqi!"
"Xiaoqi?!"
Director Hu frowned in surprise. The image of a little boy who used to cry easily surfaced in her mind. She suddenly hugged Lin Feng tightly by the waist, "Xiaoqi, it's you, Xiaoqi! Our Xiaoqi is finally back!"
Director Hu was so excited that tears streamed down her face, and her body trembled.
Lin Feng's eyes were also moist. He hugged Director Hu's trembling body and managed a smile, "Director, I'm back. From now on, it's my turn to take care of you!"
"Good child, you've truly grown up!"
Director Hu wiped the tears from her eyes and looked Lin Feng up and down. She could faintly still see traces of Lin Feng from his childhood.
"Xiaoqi, it's been almost five years, why are you only returning now? Do you know that Auntie Wang and I have been missing you and Xiarán?"
Director Hu asked with a slight hint of reproach.
"Director, it's my fault. I'll come back often from now on."
Lin Feng also felt guilty. He had intended to visit the orphanage earlier, but all the money he had saved over the years had been spent by that shrew Qin Wenwen, and he didn't want to return empty-handed.
"Lin Feng, speaking of Xiarán, are you still in contact with her? You two had the best relationship in our orphanage!"
Director Hu's face revealed a loving smile as she recalled the past.
"Director, ever since Sister Xiarán was adopted, I haven't been able to contact her. However, I heard that she might have gone abroad and should be doing well."
Lin Feng's thoughts were in a whirl. He remembered the Sister Xiarán who used to follow him around all the time, and he missed her dearly.
Now that he had money, he would definitely go abroad to find her when he had the chance!
"It's good that she's doing well. What about you? Do you have a girlfriend now? You mentioned in a letter that you got into medical school and met a very good girl. When will you bring her to see me and Auntie Wang?"
Director Hu cared about Lin Feng's romantic life as if he were her own son.
"Director, I broke up with my previous girlfriend. We weren't a good match, but now I've met a better girl!"
Lin Feng thought of Liu Mengyao and Feng Jingwen. Although he couldn't quite call either of them his girlfriend, they were at least his targets.
"Alright, as long as you've made up your mind, Auntie Wang and I will help you vet her!"
Director Hu patted Lin Feng on the shoulder. The child who used to cry so easily had truly grown up.
Seeing the two of them interacting intimately, Bai Zimo finally realized that Lin Feng had lived in this orphanage before.
No wonder Lin Feng had reacted so strongly earlier!
Bai Zimo smiled knowingly and tactfully withdrew, not wanting to interrupt Lin Feng and Director Hu's reunion, and returned to the pharmacy with Old Liu.
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Back in the pharmacy, Bai Zimo instructed, "Old Liu, arrange for people to clear the land of the orphanage these next few days. Before the temperature rises too much, plant the medicinal herbs as soon as possible."
"Uncle-Master, rest assured, I will complete these tasks as quickly as possible!"
Old Liu was completely obedient to Bai Zimo.
However, when he saw Lin Feng, who had somehow followed them, he said grumpily, "Kid, why are you still lingering around? What do you want now?"
"Old man, for someone your age, don't be so hot-tempered!"
"What else would I be here for? Of course, to buy medicine!"
Lin Feng smiled, then found Bai Zimo and handed her a written list of medicinal herbs. "Miss Bai, do you have these herbs here?"
Bai Zimo took the list and glanced at it. "I have all the herbs you are asking for, except for this one: Seven Star Grass!"
"Seven Star Grass?!"
Old Liu became agitated and questioned, "Kid, how do you know about Seven Star Grass? What exactly are you?"