Having resolved the hidden worries of the Mount Hua Sword Sect, Wang Xiaoqiang embraced the moment wholeheartedly, and naturally, his cultivation base was rapidly soaring, aiming to reach the "Solidification" realm.

Before he knew it, ten days had passed, and Wang Xiaoqiang thought of returning home to check in. After all, he had been away from home for almost half a year this time.

Wang Xiaoqiang did not let Lin Xianshu and Ye Qingcheng follow him. Lin Xianshu still remained in the family, and taking advantage of this opportunity, Ye Qingcheng also went back to visit her family.

Before heading home, Wang Xiaoqiang decided to bring back some specialties from Zhejiang Province.

Among them was Longjing tea, which is named after the Longjing tea area by West Lake in Hangzhou. It is one of the top ten famous teas, boasts a history of over 1200 years, was classified as Superior Grade during the Ming Dynasty, and was listed as a tribute during the Qing Dynasty Era. During his visit to West Lake in Hangzhou, Emperor Qianlong praised Longjing tea and designated the eighteen tea trees in front of Hu Gong Temple at the foot of Lion Peak Mountain as "Imperial Tea." West Lake Longjing is a type of green tea, and Longjing tea belongs to the category of pan-fired green teas, characterized by their flat and smooth shape. Depending on the region and method of production, it is divided into Longjing, Flag Spear, and Big Square. West Lake Longjing is graded from 1 to 8 based on its appearance and inner quality. Lion Peak's produce is considered the best for its tender green color, lasting high fragrance, and is known as the "peak of Longjing"; the tea from Longjing Village is rich with visible buds, and has a stronger taste; whereas the produce from Meijiawu is finely made, with a green color resembling golden nails, smooth and flat, with a greenish-yellow broth that tastes fresh and crisp.

The top-grade West Lake Longjing tea in the spring, as well as Zhejiang Longjing tea, has a flat, smooth appearance with pointed tips, buds longer than the leaves, a tender green color, and a smooth surface without fuzz. The broth is a bright tender green (yellow); it has a fresh fragrance or tender chestnut aroma, but some teas carry a high fire fragrance; the flavor is either refreshing or rich and mellow; the bottom leaves are tender green and quite intact. As the grades decrease, the appearance changes from tender green → greenish-green → dark green, the body from small to large, the leaves from smooth to rough; the fragrance transitions from refreshingly light to rich and bold, with the fourth level teas starting to have a rough taste; the bottom leaves change from tender buds to holding leaves, and the color transitions from tender yellow → greenish-green → yellow brown.

The summer and autumn Longjing teas have a dark green or deep green color, larger bodies, smooth surfaces without fuzz, bright yellow broth, a clear fragrance but coarser, a dense slightly astringent taste, brightly colored bottom leaves, their overall quality much inferior to same-grade spring teas.

Machine-made Longjing tea, now mostly made with multifunction machines, but some are made combining machines and manual labor. The appearance of machine-made Longjing tea is mostly flat, rod-like, incomplete, with a dark green color, and overall inferior quality compared to hand-roasted.

The nutritional value of Chaoshan plums is very high; they belong to alkaline foods. The sour taste is due to organic acids which can raise the alkalinity of the blood, promote metabolism, relieve fatigue, prevent anemia, also combat aging, aid digestion, suppress colds and coughs. They are even effective for motion sickness, vomiting, sobering up, and removing bad breath, making them an indispensable snack and medicinal ingredient at home.

Chaoshan is famous for its ten-li plum sea and has become a major tourist sacred land in Hangzhou City. Attractions such as Daming Hall and Floating Fragrance Pavilion still have rare ancient plums like the Tang Plum and Song Plum. Flowers grow singly or in pairs at the same time, blooming before the leaves, white or pale red, with a light fragrance. The stone fruit is spherical and greenish. Apart from being eaten fresh, they can also be processed into preserved plums, mandarin peel plums, and jams, and are exported to Southeast Asian countries, Hong Kong, and Macau. Chaoshan in Hangzhou is known for its excellent quality and various types of fruit plums, ranking first among the three major plum regions (the other two are Wuxi Plum Garden and Dengwei Mountain in Suzhou).

Product anecdote: The story comes from "Shishuo Xinyu: Deception." The idiom "Quenching thirst by thinking of plums" metaphorically means to comfort oneself or others with mere thoughts. One summer, Cao Cao led his troops to attack Zhang Xiu. It was incredibly hot, and by noon, the soldiers' clothes were soaked and their marching pace slowed down. Some of the weaker soldiers even fainted by the roadside. Cao Cao, seeing the decreasing speed worried about delaying the military opportunity, pondered for a while and then had an idea. He spurred his horse to the front of the troop, pointed with his whip and said, "Soldiers, there is a big plum forest ahead. The plums there are big and delicious. Let's hurry, and we will reach the plum forest after this hill!" Upon hearing this, the soldiers perked up as though they had already tasted the plums and quickened their pace significantly.

Changhua pecans are deciduous trees, belonging to the walnut family, genus Carya, with about 20 species, China being one of the places of origin. Owing to their high nutritional value and unique taste, pecans have gained recognition from consumers and gradually become a popular high-end nut.

The cultivation history spans more than 200 years, with the 'thin shell, large fruit' being most ideal; they have thin shells, large grains, full kernels, and are crisp, deliciously fragrant, and crunchy. The main production area is between 500 to 800 meters elevation in Heavenly Eye Mountain, where pecan trees are mostly planted in moister conditions in shaded wind-protected valleys and foothills. Saplings begin yielding fruit around 7 years, with production significantly increasing after 10 years, reaching peak fruiting at 20 years, aging begins after 60 years, and the prime productive period lasts from 30 to 40 years.

The product is sold in Jiang Province, East Sea, and also exported to over 10 countries and regions, including Hong Kong, Macau, and Southeast Asia.

The cultivation and processing of pecans in Lin'an Changhua date back over 500 years, boasting a long history. Among the 17 varieties of pecan worldwide, Lin'an pecans are renowned for their large kernels, thin shells, fine quality, and crispy delicious taste, known as "the world's beautiful fruit" and are one of Lin'an's "Old Three Treasures." Pecans belong to the walnut family, also called little walnut. They are deciduous trees with naked buds and are monoecious. The nut is ovate. They are produced in the Heavenly Eye Mountain area at the border of Zhejiang and Anhui, distributed in Changhua, Yuqian, and Chun'an Linqi, Tang Village in Anji, Xiaofeng in Anji, Fenshui in Tonglu, among others, with Changhua having the highest production. Harvest begins after the White Dew season, and following a peeling process, high-temperature desouring, and roasting, the kernels become prime treats for holiday consumption and gifting for friends and relatives, deeply loved by both domestic and international consumers.

Carring too much stuff naturally became inconvenient, so Wang Xiaoqiang bought another car, a modestly priced one at just over ten million. It was a global limited edition, and although there were many top limited edition sports cars in the world, models limited to 50 units were not common. This Bugatti Veyron L'Or Blanc edition sports car was not only limited to one unit worldwide but was also the first car in the world to use porcelain elements on its body, making it a unique piece in automotive craftsmanship history. The ceramics were crafted by a German company named KPM Royal Porcelain Factory, incorporating high-tech elements like aluminum, titanium, fiberglass, and carbon fiber, with extensive porcelain decorations inside. The car's design was a stunning fusion of classical beauty and modern technology!

In terms of its power system, the Bugatti Veyron L'Or Blanc edition had the same 8.0T engine as the Grand Sport convertible model, with a maximum output of 1001 horsepower. As for its price, this rare gem retailed at 1.65 million pounds, which was about 17.09 million yuan!

However, when Wang Xiaoqiang bought it, he spent nearly 20 million yuan, and it was through the Lin Family's connections in Zhejiang Province. Of course, although it was nominally Wang Xiaoqiang who bought the car, ultimately, the Lin Family paid for it. They managed to escape calamity thanks to Wang Xiaoqiang, so it was only right to show gratitude. They just feared Wang Xiaoqiang might refuse it.

Wang Xiaoqiang drove the sports car, speeding along the highway, drawing eyes from many. Soon, a red sports car appeared. It seemed its driver wanted to race with Wang Xiaoqiang. The red sports car was a newer BMW model, priced between nine hundred thousand to one million yuan. Honestly, it was nothing compared to Wang Xiaoqiang's car. But the woman inside was quite stunning. As soon as she saw Wang Xiaoqiang overtake her, she immediately caught up, rolled down her window, and poked out a face that dazzled, "Hey, handsome, nice car!"

Wang Xiaoqiang turned and sized up the woman. She was a sexy sight with big eyes and fiery red lips, looking incredibly seductive.

Wang Xiaoqiang smiled, "Beautiful, your car isn't bad either."

"Oh, are you mocking my car?" The woman obviously knew it, as Wang Xiaoqiang's car was clearly no ordinary vehicle, and she could see that too.

"Consider it so," Wang Xiaoqiang replied nonchalantly, to an infuriating degree.

The woman rolled her eyes, feigned frustration, and thought to herself—how was this man so bad at conversation? After all, I am a beauty, a goddess; you could at least give me some face. The more she thought about it, the angrier she got, and the less willing she was to concede, "Handsome, my car might not compare to yours, but my driving skills are definitely not inferior. Want to have a race?"

This woman was actually a racing fanatic who often enjoyed challenging people to races. Today, she wasn't very interested at first, but after seeing Wang Xiaoqiang's luxury car, she wanted to find out where he bought it. Instead, she met his taunts and felt compelled to put him in his place through other means.

"A race?!" Wang Xiaoqiang was a bit surprised, but he didn't refuse. His eyes swept over the woman's fiery red lips, his gaze narrowing slightly, "No problem, but here's the thing, I like to spice things up. Let's make a bet…"

"Like spicing things up…?" The woman raised her eyebrows, excitement sparkling in her eyes, "It seems we're really meant to be; I love excitement too. You say it, what shall we bet?"

"We'll make it interesting," Wang Xiaoqiang said earnestly, "If I win, you join me for some fun in the car. If you win, I'll agree to do anything you want..."

Wang Xiaoqiang's bet was not just outrageous—it was downright sleazy. Normally, anyone would curse him out, but unexpectedly, the woman snapped her fingers in agreement, "Alright, I accept your bet. But if you lose, this sports car of yours is mine."

Seeing the woman agree so promptly, Wang Xiaoqiang was taken aback, as he didn't expect her to be so straightforward. Honestly, he wasn't attracted to her beauty—compared to Lin Xianshu, she was far less pretty. It was just a long and lonely journey, and he was simply looking for some excitement and wanted to see a resentful expression on her face. Instead, he did not see that, and it even made him feel disgusted. How pure could such an easy-going woman be? Perhaps she was an experienced woman of the night. But seeing how readily she agreed, he also cheerfully said, "It's a deal." (To be continued. If you enjoy this book, please visit qidian.com to vote and support me. Mobile users, please go to m.qidian.com to read.)

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