The poor girl from the 1970s was forced to kiss by the damp educated youth.

In the afternoon, there were far fewer guests, and when no one was around, Chen Zhi and Xi Lang would sit at the coffee table and read books.

The shop was quiet, and two people with ethereal beauty sat amidst the blooming flowers, looking as beautiful as a painting, drawing glances from passersby.

At three o'clock, Xi Lang stretched and said, "Let's go back."

Chen Zhi blinked. "Closed so early?"

Xi Lang nodded, "These flowers in the shop aren't rare varieties, they won't sell for much money, and there's no point in keeping them."

Chen Zhi: "..."

Even if they're not rare, a potted plant still costs a few to over ten yuan. Business in the afternoon isn't as good as in the morning, but they still sold five or six potted plants and made tens of yuan. So why is it not interesting?

Chen Zhi found it quite interesting; these flowers were a business with no initial investment, and she would profit from every extra pot she sold.

Xi Lang: "We still need to go back to the house to prepare tomorrow's goods, prune the flower branches, divide the flowers, and water them. We also need to water the vegetables and fruit trees. There's a lot of work waiting for us."

Chen Zhi thought about it and agreed, "Then let's go back."

Back at the mansion, the first thing Chen Zhi did was count the money.

Today we sold over fifty pots of flowers. The most expensive was a Yao Huang variety, which sold for sixty yuan, followed by Da Zi Pao and Wei Zi. Peonies and roses were relatively large and sold for over twenty yuan each. Other flowers were priced between five and ten yuan, and this price range sold the most, especially orchids.

Chen Zhi counted the money twice and finally confirmed, "It's 892 yuan in total."

So much money!

In the past, the Chen family in Sandong Village couldn't save this much money even in twenty years.

"Business is a bit better today since we just opened. In a few days, it will be good if we can earn a hundred or so yuan a day," Xi Lang warned Chen Zhi.

To everyone's surprise, Chen Zhi was still very excited, saying, "Making a hundred yuan a day is already amazing."

Let alone earning 100 a day, how many people earn 100 a month these days?

Chen Zhi suddenly felt that she was quite amazing.

Seeing her enthusiastic expression, Xi Lang's eyes softened. "Being content with what you have is very good."

Next, the two of them studied how to propagate by cuttings and branches. Based on everyone's preferences today, they decided to buy larger flowerpots tomorrow to plant more large rose and peony plants.

Roses bloom year-round, producing abundant, vibrant, and beautiful flowers. Placing one on each side of the shop entrance makes for an excellent decoration.

Chen Zhi thought there should be no shortage of buyers for roses.

Peonies are a good choice; they symbolize wealth and prosperity. The next few months are the peak blooming season for peonies, so it's a good time to plant more of them.

As for camellias, Chen Zhi plans to only plant the rare and expensive varieties.

Orchids only need small to medium-sized flower pots. Choose simple flower pots to match the elegant and noble orchids.

As for other plants, such as peonies, crabapples, carnations, and clematis, we can plant some more to enrich the variety in the store.

"Why not try non-flowering plants, such as asparagus fern, money tree, lucky bamboo, and bonsai pine? Many people like them too." When he was in Hong Kong, he saw money trees and lucky bamboo placed in some office buildings.

Chen Zhi didn't understand what was so attractive about plants that didn't flower, but she trusted Xi Lang. If Xi Lang said that people liked them, then it must be true. "Then let's plant some."

Chen Zhi picked out a pinkish-purple rose for Si Xuan. The plant was as tall as her, with 120 blooms and 50-60 buds. It was the best-blooming rose among all her potted plants.

Xi Lang picked out a jade orchid for Ye Fengrong. It wasn't particularly rare, but it was one that wasn't available in the Beijing market at the moment.

Xi Lang rode his bicycle ahead, with Chen Zhi sitting behind him, holding a jade orchid in one arm and a potted rose bush even thicker than herself in the other. The tall plant completely obscured her. The flowers were so vibrant that everyone who passed by stopped to admire them.

This is the first hint of spring in Beijing this year!

A little girl exclaimed in surprise, "Are the roses already blooming at this time of year?"

Yes, have the roses bloomed yet?

But the weather isn't warm yet, and these flowers are blooming really early.

"These flowers are so beautiful!"

In previous years, the roads were all gray and drab; it's been a long time since I've seen such vibrant flowers.

Someone boldly asked, "Young man, where did you buy these flowers?"

"There's a flower shop on Jade Street," Xi Lang replied, only then realizing that their flower shop didn't have a name yet.

When he mentioned this to Chen Zhi, Chen Zhi was taken aback. "Aren't we only going to sell for a short period of time?"

At this point, Chen Zhi still felt that going home to farm was the safest option, as that land was where she truly belonged.

But is that really the case?

Chen Zhi fell into deep thought.

"You really enjoy farming?" Xi Lang asked.

Chen Zhi shook her head, "I just feel that I haven't been to school, and I don't know what else I can do if I don't farm."

"Isn't growing flowers good? Or do you not like growing flowers?" If she prefers farming, then he will accompany her back to farming.

Chen Zhi: "I don't dislike it, but I'm not sure if the flower shop business can last. I always feel that the ground under my feet is more reliable."

What should they do if the flower shop stops making money and they can't go back to their old ways?

Xi Lang hadn't expected this reason.

"There's always a way out, why think so far ahead? Besides, I'll take care of everything. Just follow your heart and leave the rest to me. If you want to go back to Sandong Village, we won't buy the flowerpots. If you want to stay in Beijing and open a shop, then we'll stay and wait for you to go back when you want to."

"Then let's open a shop in Beijing first." Chen Zhi wanted to go back to Sandong Village, but she was even more reluctant to part with those flowers, which could sell for a lot of money. She couldn't earn that much money even after farming in Sandong Village for several years.

Si Xuan and Ye Fengrong had been keeping an eye on the sounds outside the door. When they heard a knock, they ran out to open it.

"Wow, what a huge pot of flowers!" Si Xuan was stunned by the large rose bush at first glance. She had seen larger rose bushes before, but this was the first time she had ever seen one growing in a pot and growing so well.

Moreover, the flowers were far too large, with layers upon layers of thick petals. If she hadn't been told it was a rose, she would have thought it was a peony.

"Is this flower heavy? Here, let your uncle carry it." Ye Fengrong reached out to Chen Zhi. Such a big flowerpot, the little girl must be exhausted from carrying it all the way.

Chen Zhi placed the potted jade orchid in Ye Fengrong's hands, saying, "This is for your uncle, uncle, please take this."

As she spoke, she scooped the potted roses into the house. Xi Lang, behind her, pushed the cart at a leisurely pace.

"What's wrong with you, kid? How could your wife carry such a heavy thing all the way here?" Ye Fengrong said reproachfully. "If I had known the flowers would grow so big, I would have pushed a cart to bring them back."

Xi Lang: "She's strong, she'll be fine."

Ye Fengrong rolled her eyes in exasperation. "You're hopeless!"

Si Xuan glanced at the uncle and niece, said nothing, and jogged inside. She had to check on the girl, lest she accidentally hurt herself somewhere.

"Aunt, where would you like to put these flowers?" Chen Zhi asked with a strong voice.

Seeing that she was not red-faced or out of breath, and looked completely at ease, Si Xuan thought to herself that her nephew was right, this girl was very strong.

But you can't just take advantage of someone's strength and treat them like cattle or horses.

This nephew has no sense of compassion.

Si Xuan complained as she went to steady the large flowerpot, "This spot is fine. Be careful not to hurt your hands or feet."

"Don't worry, Auntie, I won't hurt myself."

Si Xuan looked at the potted plant with great joy. She had originally thought it was just a potted flower and hadn't paid much attention to it, but the flower had greatly exceeded her expectations.

This is truly a pleasant surprise!

Ye Fengrong, standing to the side, looked at the jade orchid in his hand with great affection, saying, "This flower grows so well."

Xi Lang: "Planting branches from branch to branch naturally yields good results."

Ye Fengrong: "..."

So what are you responsible for?

Do you live off a woman?

The next morning, Xi Lang went out early to restock the flower shop.

When he finished restocking and returned home, Chen Zhi was still asleep.

Xi Lang didn't call her, and went downstairs to prepare breakfast.

After Chen Zhi got up, breakfast was already cooked. She yawned and said, "Good morning."

"Good morning. I need to find someone to repair the house today, so I don't have time to go to the flower shop with you. Are you alright by yourself?" Besides repairing the house, he also needs to find Song Zhaoyuan to see if he can get rid of those Japanese rats all at once. In addition, there are also things waiting for him to deal with at the calligraphy association and the Taoist association.

Chen Zhi recalled the scene from yesterday and felt that she could handle it perfectly well, so she replied, "Yes, no problem."

Xi Lang: "If there's no one in the afternoon, we'll close the shop; we don't need to wait until dark."

"Yes, I know what I'm doing."

Chen Zhi went to the flower shop by herself. When she passed Jiang You's shop, Jiang You hurriedly locked his shop door and chased after her, asking, "What flowers do you have today?"

"It's similar to yesterday, except I've added some chrysanthemums and peonies." Chen Zhi looked at Jiang You, "Are you going to buy more?"

Jiang You nodded, "A friend of mine is opening a shop, and I plan to send him two potted roses."

Upon hearing this, Chen Zhi said, "The roses are quite nice today. You can choose two pots later."

"Do you have any red ones? I'm planning to get two red ones, because they symbolize good fortune and prosperity."

There are exactly two red ones.

"Okay, I'll take them all."

Before the shop even opened, Chen Zhi had already sold two potted plants, earning forty yuan.

The flowers were so big that Jiang You couldn't carry them, so Chen Zhi delivered them to Jiang You's shop in the end.

Jiang You smiled somewhat embarrassedly, "Brother, I haven't been exercising lately, I'm not usually this weak."

Chen Zhi did not speak.

"But this one potted plant of yours weighs two hundred pounds, it's normal that I can't lift it, don't you think?"

"Um."

"That's right, this weight is unusual. It's strange, I could barely lift it yesterday, why can't I today? Did the flower get bigger overnight?"

The roses Jiang You bought yesterday are still at the store entrance, and compared to today, they've definitely grown a lot bigger.

Jiang You looked at Chen Zhi in surprise: "So the flowers you brought out yesterday weren't even the best ones."

Chen Zhi: "..."

No, it grew overnight.

Chen Zhi thought the shop would be quieter today, but as soon as she opened the door, customers started coming in one after another, including some who had come yesterday.

Grandpa Tang arrived early as well, and the first thing he asked Chen Zhi upon entering was, "Where are my Eighteen Scholars?"

Chen Zhi was moving flowers when she heard this. She looked up and casually pointed, "Over there."

Tang Chenfeng didn't come today. Old Master Tang brought two bodyguards with him. He threw down the money, and the two bodyguards picked up the Eighteen Scholars, looking as if they were afraid someone would snatch them away. Anyone who didn't know better would think they were carrying some rare treasure.

In addition, Mr. Tang also bought two pots of chrysanthemums that had flower buds.

"I'll come again tomorrow," said Grandpa Tang.

Chen Zhi: "There aren't any new varieties tomorrow."

"We should still come and take a look," Old Master Tang muttered.

Just then, a few people appeared outside. "Hey, that's it, that's the shop. Look at the roses by the door, do you think they're suitable?"

Chen Zhi asked in confusion, "Suitable for what?"

"It's you, my beautiful neighbor!" He Qianqian looked at Chen Zhi with surprise and delight. "What are you doing here?"

Chen Zhi: "This is the shop I own."

"Oh, that's wonderful! We need some potted plants as props for filming. Could you rent us a few?"