The next day was bright and sunny.
Gu Nian was pulled out of bed by Lin Sanshui, who asked, "We’re going to the town to sell ginseng, would Niannian like to come?"
Lin Sanshui also wanted to rely on Gu Nian’s luck, wondering if her presence might help sell the ginseng for a good price.
Gu Nian frowned, "Well... I’ll go tell Young Master Nan, maybe I won’t study reading today."
"Alright, then hurry up and go, I’ll ask your mother to make some pancakes to take along." Lin Sanshui said.
After hastily getting up, Gu Nian jogged over to Nan Jin Yu’s place.
Wuxin and Wuming had risen early and were practicing martial arts in the courtyard.
Over these many days, Gu Nian had become quite familiar with them.
Ignoring the others, Gu Nian walked in and asked, "Is Nan up yet?"
Since that day when she called him that, Gu Nian originally intended it as a joke, but Nan Jin Yu took it seriously and wouldn’t let her change the nickname.
Wuxin reacted first and replied, "The master is already awake, he’s in the study, Miss Gu, you may go."
Gu Nian nodded with a smile and then walked into the study. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novᴇl(ꜰ)ire.ɴet
Nan Jin Yu was sitting behind the desk, reading a book; every time Gu Nian came, she seemed to catch this scene.
Who knows what book it is that looks so engrossing, making him so captivated.
"Up so early today?" Nan Jin Yu asked without even raising his head.
Miss Gu replied with a smile, "Yesterday, the brothers went up the mountain and found a ginseng; my father said he wanted me to go to the town with him. So I came to ask Nan for a day off from studying today, can you give me a day off?"
Gu Nian’s expression had a touch of coaxing to it, which made Nan Jin Yu’s lips curve into a smile, "Your family seems pretty lucky, ginseng isn’t easy to find."
Gu Nian chuckled awkwardly, "It’s just the brothers’ good fortune."
"How big is the ginseng? Why not let me take a look!" Nan Jin Yu suddenly said.
Gu Nian exclaimed in surprise, "Ah?"
Nan Jin Yu raised his brows, "What’s the matter? Worry I can’t afford it?"
"No... it’s not that, I just didn’t think Nan would be interested in this." Gu Nian replied.
Nan Jin Yu chuckled, "Ginseng is one of those things that’s rare and coveted, the older it is, the more precious. Your Nan isn’t short on money; having come across it, naturally, I want to keep it. Who knows when it might come in handy to save a life."
After years of experiencing the harsh world outside, Nan Jin Yu wasn’t joking about this.
Just like his leg, if he could find enough medicinal ingredients, healing it wasn’t out of the question.
However, fate is unpredictable, and the medicine needed is elusive, with all efforts leaving him empty-handed.
Anyway, her goal is to make money, doesn’t matter who buys it.
Gu Nian readily agreed, "Why not, I’ll go home and bring that ginseng over. Nan can take a look and then decide, alright?"
"Of course." Nan Jin Yu remained as calm as ever.
Gu Nian hurried home, "Dad, Dad..."
Hearing her call out, Lin Sanshui quickly answered, "I’m here, what’s the matter?"
"Dad, Nan said he wants to see the ginseng, can I take it over for him to see?"
At this point, Gu Nian still didn’t know Nan Jin Yu’s true identity.
However, from what she felt inside, judging by Nan Jin Yu’s mannerisms, he really wasn’t just someone who cared about wealth.
"Sure, but doing that might make it quite late by the time we get to the town." Lin Sanshui worriedly noted.