Indeed, she knew it—Grandpa had been getting busier and busier recently, and she hardly ever saw him around. There must be something going on.
"As long as you’re not in danger, that’s good. Once you’re done being busy, I’ll cook for you to welcome you back."
It was only then that Bai Zhi got up. It seemed that every year around this time, Grandpa would go to visit relatives, which really meant following his master to sell medicinal herbs. She was well aware that the medicinal herbs here were diverse and many were rare, so they must be important, right?
"You’re saying it now, but if you go back on your word, I won’t stand for it, just so you know."
What was supposed to be a serious conversation collapsed completely because of Old Han’s remark.
"I’ll bring back fresh ingredients. Remember to make full use of them."
Old Han was already becoming impatient. The girl’s cooking really suited his palate, but there was one thing—he wasn’t allowed to request specific dishes, and that wasn’t good.
"Fine!" Bai Zhi gritted her teeth and agreed, "But you have to take good care of my grandpa. He’s getting on in years and his health isn’t great. At his age, he still helps you out, so you must, must take good care of him."
Bai Zhi looked at Old Han very seriously, as if to say if Old Han didn’t agree, she would refuse to cooperate.
She had always found Grandpa and Old Han to be very mysterious and wondered what they were hiding. But since they didn’t want to talk about it, there was nothing she could do. She was just very worried and felt that she had to work even harder so that they wouldn’t leave her behind again.
Old Bai, frail as a reed? In poor health? What nonsense! He wasn’t even aware of that. He could take on a tiger, no problem!
And did Old Bai need his protection? This seemed backwards, didn’t it?
Old Han didn’t seem inclined to agree, but seeing the girl’s eyes red with passion, he nodded.
Fine then, if he promised, he promised. This girl was truly dutiful. Old Bai was getting a real bargain here.
This time, Bai Zhi’s thanks were genuinely heartfelt.
To her, Grandpa was the most important person, providing her first warmth and selfless love.
"Alright. Go work on your Rejuvenation Powder. I believe in you, you’ll definitely succeed. The results are so obvious now. You can dilute it, then make it into a powder or paste, that would be okay.
Xingxing, your future is bright."
Old Han had never expected the girl’s talent to be so high. Since the formulas were all quite bizarre, he hadn’t paid much attention, but the girl had managed to pull it off—all harmless stuff like itching powder and the like.
"Master, really, you aren’t suited for such serious topics. I’m not used to it."
Bai Zhi burst into laughter. The familiar old man, always clamoring for tasty food, was the one she knew best.
"You girl. Alright, go on then."
Old Han felt a bit helpless, so he couldn’t be the stern figure, could he? It wasn’t as if life was too dull, so he needed to find things to do.
Bai Zhi continued experimenting. It was best to adjust the powder by adding some egg white. But the cost was too high.
She needed to have a good talk with Bai Xiang. As soon as she arrived, Bai Xiang had just finished cleaning. He threw the rag down excitedly and grabbed Bai Zhi’s hand.
"What are you saying? It can whiten and beautify the skin?"
Even though boys wouldn’t use it, for girls, this product would undoubtedly be exceedingly popular.
So, it had great potential.
"Cousin, we’re going to be rich!"
Bai Xiang could almost see himself counting money until his hands cramped.