Chapter 263 - Orchid Exhibition (4) (1/2)

Translator: Exodus Tales Editor: Exodus Tales

“Well, I’m growing old. I’ve already seen a lot of things in life. I’ve come to the realization that I don’t need to insist or demand for things to be in my life anymore.”

All of a sudden, it appeared as though Grandpa Jian became Buddhist. Furthermore, he also started to talk to Grandpa Qian about Zen philosophy.

Just as Grandpa Qian was considering whether or not he should perhaps learn something from Grandpa Jian, the exhibition staff walked over.

They smiled at Grandpa Jian before asking, “Grandpa Jian, are you sure you’re not considering selling your orchid? More than one person has already told me that they’re willing to pay a very high price for it.”

“I’m not selling it! It doesn’t matter what price they offer!”

Grandpa Jian’s att.i.tude was incredibly resolute. There was nothing that the exhibition staff could say to sway his att.i.tude.

Upon hearing this, Grandpa Qian widened his eyes in disbelief, “What is this? What’s going on old man? Did you grow this new species of orchid?”

Grandpa Jian held his head high and pride was written all over his face, “Yes I did. It’s the only one of its kind in the world. And I grew it!”

“Where did you get it?” Grandpa Qian asked out of curiosity. His curiosity was already overwhelming him.

“I’m not telling you!”

“Hey, that’s not nice of you! We’ve been acquaintances for so many years already. And you didn’t even tell me that you got your hands on a new species of orchid?”

“Wouldn’t you be even more jealous if I did?”

“Ugh…” Grandpa Qian said. He suddenly realized that Grandpa Jian’s words made sense. As of now, he was already incredibly jealous.

However, Grandpa Qian wasn’t the only one who was curious. Jian Shuxing and the others were also curious.

Jian Shuxing couldn’t help but ask his father, “Father, when did you invest in this kind of research?”

Generally speaking, the breeding of new species of floral required specialized personnel to carry the work out. It required a lot of research and experimentation.

Grandpa Jian glanced at the bewildered faces of Jian Shuxing, Wen Nuan, Jian Yuncheng, and Jian Yunnao. Then, in an unhurried tone, he answered:

“Quite some time ago. I started investing almost fifteen years ago. I spent quite a lot of money on this.”