Financial freedom starts with the daily intelligence system!

Strange to say.

Previously, our family had a lot of debt, so we couldn't afford to have a second child.

Jiang Tao and Xu Li always take necessary measures when playing poker.

It was understandable that she couldn't get pregnant at that time.

Since the Spring Festival, he and Xu Li have not taken any measures.

Aside from the occasional verbal praise from Xu Li, he was mostly right on target.

But two or three months have passed and there's still no sign of it.

The couple even went to the hospital for a check-up because of this.

Both of them are healthy and have no ailments, so they can conceive normally.

But I just can't get pregnant.

Xu Li was quite anxious about this, and even learned many positions online that could help her conceive.

But it didn't have any obvious effect.

Jiang Tao was speechless about this, but there was nothing he could do but let nature take its course.

There's nothing urgent to deal with this afternoon.

Jiang Tao was just getting up to go to his bedroom for a nap when his phone suddenly rang.

Jingle Bell--

I looked up at my phone screen, and the caller ID showed "Liu Pingmei".

Upon seeing the name, Jiang Tao was slightly surprised, but he still swiped his finger to answer the call.

Liu Pingmei is a sister-in-law from the western neighbor's house in Jiangtao Village.

Jiang Tao used to spend very few days at home throughout the year, and when he met Liu Pingmei, he would just nod and say hello.

The two had exchanged contact information for many years, but had only spoken on the phone a handful of times.

"Hey sister-in-law, what's up?"

When the call connected, Jiang Tao smiled and greeted the person on the other end.

"Really? Thank you for reminding me, sister-in-law. I'll go back and check."

"Okay, goodbye."

The call was answered, and after only a few brief words, the call was disconnected.

Jiang Tao didn't even bother with his lunch break. He rushed out the door, went downstairs, got into his Mercedes-Benz G-Class, and headed straight for Jiangjiazhuang.

It took about 15 minutes for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class to stop in front of Jiang Tao's house in Jiangjiazhuang.

Park the car, get out, and use the key to open the gate.

As soon as he entered the house, Jiang Tao’s gaze quickly fell on the walnut tree he had planted on the west side of the yard.

He didn't plant this walnut tree to eat walnuts.

This is a mutated walnut tree.

According to the information provided by the daily intelligence system at the time, once it matures and enters the fruiting stage, the annual output value will be around 60!

Jiang Tao quickened his pace and walked up to the walnut tree, his eyes narrowing slightly.

Just as Liu Pingmei's sister-in-law had said, all the leaves of this walnut tree had withered.

Most of them fell to the ground, with only a few still hanging on the branches.

"Brother Shu, please don't die!"

Jiang Tao stepped forward and touched the tree trunk, looking distressed.

This thing doesn't eat grass or feed, and doesn't require much care, yet its annual output value can reach 60 yuan.

It was more profitable and easier than the supermarket that Jiang Tao had handed over to his older brother and sister-in-law to run.

This is no ordinary tree; it's Jiang Tao's cash cow!

"Brother Shu, you have to hold on! I'll find a specialist to try and save you. You must hang in there!"

Jiang Tao knew absolutely nothing about trees, and looking at the wilted walnut tree, all he could do was scratch his head in bewilderment.

Professional matters should be left to professionals.

After taking out his phone, Jiang Tao quickly scrolled through his contacts.

Soon, his attention was focused on the contact person, "Veteran Farm".

Jiang Tao had previously gone strawberry picking once with Xu Li and the others at the veterans' farm, and later went alone once more.

Over time, he and the owner of the veterans' farm became acquainted, though not exactly close, and exchanged contact information.

Farm owner Yu Shuai majored in agriculture and forestry in college. After graduation, he took over the farm from his father, so it can be considered a job that matches his major.

Among the people Jiang Tao knew, Yu Shuai was probably the only one who knew anything about fruit trees.

In this emergency, Jiang Tao immediately pressed a button to dial Yu Shuai's number.

beep-

The phone rang a few times before being answered, and a man's voice came from the other end.

"Hey Mr. Jiang, you finally remembered me! Would you like to come and pick fruit at our orchard?"

"Our apricots are ripening in large quantities right now, making it the perfect time to pick them."

"I'll definitely come over when I have time, Mr. Yu. There's something I'd like to ask you about."

"President Jiang, please tell me, and I will answer to the best of my knowledge."

"That's it..."

Jiang Tao carefully explained the condition of his walnut tree to Yu Shuai and asked if it could be saved.

Yu Shuai did not give a clear answer over the phone.

He needs to see the condition of the walnut trees in person before he can provide a corresponding rescue strategy.

They even kindly said they would drive over right away.

"Let's talk when we meet later. Thank you, Mr. Yu. I'll definitely come to your farm to pick fruit again when I have time."

"Mr. Jiang, you're too kind! Our Veterans' Farm welcomes you and your friends anytime."

The two chatted briefly on the phone before ending the call.

The call ended in less than 15 minutes.

A truck exactly like the 4.2-meter truck that Jiang Tao drove in Beijing pulled up at the entrance of his alley.

Upon seeing the car, Jiang Tao, who was standing at the entrance of the alley waiting to greet Yu Shuai, was slightly stunned.

In a daze, he thought he had turned back into the truck driver he used to be.

Everything I've experienced in the last few months has been a dream.

squeak~
When Yu Shuai saw Jiang Tao standing by the roadside, he smiled and waved to him while simultaneously stepping on the brakes.

"Mr. Jiang, I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting!"

Yu Shuai quickly turned off the engine, removed the key, pushed open the car door, and jumped out of the car.

However, Yu Shuai's cool moment lasted only a second.

The moment he landed, his feet landed precisely on a tree branch.

"Ouch, holy crap..."

With a startled cry, Yu Shuai slid forward more than a meter and landed hard on his bottom.

"..."

"..."

awkward!

At this moment, Yu Shuai felt extremely embarrassed!
"Cough cough, Mr. Yu, are you alright?"

Jiang Tao suppressed a laugh and went forward to inquire about Yu Shuai's condition, reaching out to help him up.

"Cough cough, it's nothing, it's nothing. I just accidentally stepped on a branch. Cough cough, I'm fine."

Yu Shuai was too embarrassed to let Jiang Tao pull him up, so he pushed himself up from the ground with his right hand.

"Mr. Jiang smokes."

As he spoke, Yu Shuai took out a pack of Su cigarettes from his pocket, pulled one out, and eagerly handed it to Jiang Tao. "Thank you for making this trip in person, Mr. Yu. Let me take you to see the tree first."

Jiang Tao smiled and took the cigarette Yu Shuai offered him. The two then walked side by side toward Jiang Tao's house.

Back home, the two went straight to the pit of the walnut tree.

Yu Shuai first glanced at the branches and leaves, then squatted down and pinched the trunk near the ground.

"The roots are rotten."

Yu Shuai diagnosed the condition of the walnut tree after observing it for more than ten seconds.

"What? The roots are rotten?"

Jiang Tao felt a pang of anxiety upon hearing Yu Shuai's diagnosis.

The roots are rotten, how can it survive?

If he dies, he will suffer a huge loss!

"Yes, the roots are rotten. Mr. Jiang, look, the bark is already soft."

As Yu Shuai spoke, he pinched the trunk of the walnut tree hard with two fingers.

Just as he said, Jiang Tao saw Yu Shuai easily deform the bark on the tree trunk with just two fingers.

Jiang Tao asked somewhat unwillingly, "Boss Yu, is there any way to save this tree? Can it still live?"

"It's possible to survive, but it's a bit strenuous, and there's no need for it."

As Yu Shuai spoke, he stood up from the ground and slapped Ma Hetao hard with his palm.

With a whoosh, the few remaining withered yellow leaves on the tree instantly fell to the ground.

Jiang Tao's eyes twitched when he saw Yu Shuai's actions; he really wanted to slap him too.

Dude, this is my cash cow! How can you just take pictures of it like that?!
It was already on the verge of death, and you're just making things worse!
"If Mr. Jiang wants to plant a walnut tree, you can just come to my orchard and transplant one over, or I can deliver it to you and plant it for you."

"I guarantee I can feed them this time."

As Yu Shuai spoke, he reached out to pat the tree trunk again.

Snapped!
Jiang Tao reached out and grabbed Yu Shuai's wrist, preventing him from hitting him.

There was still hope for him, but don't let a few slaps from you kill him completely!

"Mr. Yu, you just said my tree can still be saved, right? Then please help me save it!"

"This tree is called Little Green. It was planted by my daughter and it's her pet."

"This tree is more than just a tree to my daughter; it's her little friend."

"So, if there's any chance of saving it, I'd rather try to save it."

Jiang Tao released Yu Shuai's hand with a gentle smile and explained to him.

"Uh……"

Yu Shuai looked at Jiang Tao with a somewhat bewildered expression.

There are plenty of people who keep pets.

This was the first time he had ever heard of keeping a tree as a pet!

but……

This isn't too outrageous.

"Okay! Then I'll help you save this tree."

"I can't say I can save you 100%, but the chances of survival are at least 90%."

Although he couldn't understand it, Yu Shuai chose to respect other people's preferences.

Jiang Tao said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Mr. Yu. It would be best if you could save it, otherwise I won't be able to explain it to my daughter."

"I'll do my best! Mr. Jiang, do you have a shovel at home? I'll dig out the roots and deal with them first."

"Yes, I'll get it."

After Jiang Tao finished speaking, he turned around and walked towards a small storage room at the base of the south wall.

Even if people don't farm, they still tend to have a vegetable garden.

Jiang Tao's family also has farm tools such as shovels.

Soon, Jiang Tao brought over two shovels.

The two of them started digging together!
"Mr. Jiang, I never knew you could do such a tough job as digging holes so well."

Yu Shuai was utterly astonished when he saw Jiang Tao shoveling soil so easily and quickly.

Jiang Tao has a physique of 132 points, but in terms of strength, probably no one in the world can compare to him.

Digging holes with a shovel is a piece of cake for him, as easy as a child digging sand with a shovel.

"Hehe, I also come from a farming background. I did a lot of farm work when I was a child, so this little bit of work is nothing to me."

While chatting casually with Yu Shuai, Jiang Tao quickly shoveled soil and dug a hole.

The two chatted casually while working.

In less than five minutes, they dug a large pit with a diameter of about half a meter and a depth of more than one meter.

The roots of the walnut tree were also completely dug out.

Just as Yu Shuai had said, more than half of the roots on the walnut tree had turned black and rotten.

Yu Shuai first went back to the car and got a large pair of tree trimmers.

Then he transformed into a plant doctor, nibbling away at all the rotten roots of the walnut tree.

After filling the pit with fertilizer that he had specially ordered from the farm workers, he replanted the tree in the pit.

After filling the soil and watering it, Yu Shuai hung a bottle of tree-specific nutrient solution on the walnut tree.

After a series of procedures, it really did look just like a doctor treating a patient in a hospital.

"Alright, Mr. Jiang, there shouldn't be any major problems!"

After Yu Shuai finished applying the IV drip to the walnut tree, he looked at Jiang Tao with a smile.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Yu, for your help today!"

Jiang Tao looked at Yu Shuai, and his goodwill towards this boss Yu increased greatly!

He had only visited the other party's orchard twice for fruit picking, yet today he made a phone call to come all the way here to "treat his trees."

After all that trouble, it took at least an hour.

"Hehe, no trouble at all. If you ever need my help, Mr. Jiang, just give me a call."

Yu Shuai looked at Jiang Tao with a sincere expression, showing no intention of seeking credit or reward.

Jiang Tao: "By the way, Mr. Yu, you said back then that the apricots on your farm were ripe, right?"

Yu Shuai smiled and said, "Yes, Mr. Jiang can bring his family to pick fruit when he has time."

“My family has already returned to Beijing, and I’m also planning to return tomorrow. So, Mr. Yu…”

Jiang Tao thought for a moment and said, "Send me 200 catties of apricots, I'll take them back to the capital for my relatives and friends to try."

"No problem! Mr. Jiang is so generous! I'll call the farm right away and have the workers pick the fruit for you."

When Yu Shuai heard that Jiang Tao was willing to take care of his business, he didn't refuse and readily agreed.

He then immediately took out his phone and contacted a person in charge at the farm, telling them to hurry up and pick apricots for Jiang Tao.

"Pick the biggest ones, the best quality ones! Be quick."

"Okay, we'll send it directly to Jiangjiazhuang later."

After giving a few simple instructions over the phone, Yu Shuai hung up and looked at Jiang Tao, smiling:
"Mr. Jiang, I've already arranged it for you. It will be delivered in a little while."

As Jiang Tao took out his cigarette case and handed Yu Shuai a Da Tian Ye cigarette, he said, "I'll transfer the total amount to you first."

Yu Shuai smiled and said, "Our retail price is 8 yuan per jin, but we'll give you a discount to 5 yuan per jin."

"Eight yuan, please! Mr. Yu helped me a lot today, and I feel a little embarrassed that you went to all this trouble to pick apricots for me."

As Jiang Tao spoke, he took out his phone, found Yu Shuai's WeChat account, and transferred 1600 yuan to him directly.

This amount of money is insignificant compared to the enormous benefits that the mutated walnut tree can bring to Jiang Tao in the future.

"Mr. Jiang, you're too kind. I, Lao Yu, just love dealing with people like you!"

After saying a few words with a smile, Yu Shuai stopped refusing and directly clicked to accept payment. (End of this chapter)