Chapter 11

"Then, may I ask where we will meet? I still don't know your surname, Mr. Lin," Lin Xiaoping asked after calming down.

"Sorry, that was my mistake. My surname is Ye."

"Would it be okay to meet at Hongda Square tomorrow morning, Mr. Lin? When you arrive, give me a call."

"Sure, I'll be there on time."

The next day, Lin Xiao specially put on a suit he hadn't worn for a long time and said to himself in front of the mirror, "Wow, who is this handsome guy? Oh, this must turn heads, being handsome is a fault."

He was so narcissistic, it went beyond your imagination.

It's hard to imagine someone who can stand in front of a mirror making V signs for 10 minutes, Brother... What era is it now, still making V signs? That's a sign of being silly, now it's all about the thumbs up.

Alright, let's get back to the main topic.

At the side of Hongda Square, Lin Xiao met a middle-aged man who had put on some weight. He had a faint smile on his face, making him look quite amusing.

"Hehe, I didn't expect Brother Lin to be so young. I thought I had the wrong person at first. Truly young and talented," Ye Ding said with a chuckle.

"Let me introduce myself first. My name is Ye Ding, and I am the owner of the Blood Jade Orchid," Ye Ding said with a smile.

"Mr. Ye, you flatter me. I just happened to read about it in an ancient book."

"Lin Xiao, it's a pleasure to meet Mr. Ye." Lin Xiao extended his hand.

"Hehe, let's not call each other Mr. and Mr. Since you're younger, I'll just call you Brother Lin. Do you have any objections?" Ye Ding said warmly.

"Since Mr. Ye sees me as a brother, I'll call you Brother Ye. Nice to meet you, Brother Ye," Lin Xiao replied.

"Haha, that's more like it. It seems Brother Lin is a straightforward person, just like me," Ye Ding laughed heartily.

Actually, Ye Ding had considered befriending Lin Xiao. He had consulted many experts both domestically and internationally, but there was no good way to stop the orchid from withering. He had tried everything, and in desperation, he posted the pictures online.

A few people claiming to be experts had inquired, but they disappeared after hearing that even the authoritative institutions in the country couldn't help.

"Since Brother Lin knows the name of the orchid, you should know how to treat it, right?" Ye Ding said.

"Of course. Since I have the confidence to come here, it means I can treat it."

"From the look of it, Brother Ye must have had experts come to examine and treat the orchid. So, Brother Ye, don't test me. You'll see when the time comes. By the way, although your clothes don't have any brand labels, they are clearly not cheap. I've heard that many rich people have their clothes specially designed without any brand labels. Moreover, the combination of your clothes and your demeanor is very elegant, which undoubtedly shows that you are a man of considerable wealth," Lin Xiao observed carefully.

Ye Ding was surprised by this comment but quickly regained his composure and clapped, "Brother Lin, you have a keen eye. Actually, when I first met you, I suspected you could really cure this magical orchid. Mainly because you are so young, truly a rising star."

"Hehe, that's normal. Who can resist a pretty face like mine?" Lin Xiao joked, seeing the relaxed atmosphere.

"Haha, that's true, Brother Lin's face is really fair," Ye Ding laughed.

"Brother Ye, let's go see the Blood Jade Orchid first," Lin Xiao said, seeing that the conversation was winding down.

"Sure, the car is downstairs. Let's go together," Ye Ding said.

Ye Ding's home was in a villa district in the suburbs. In H City, where land is extremely valuable, those who live in the villa district are usually CEOs of listed companies or officials at the department level or above.

The car drove into the villa district and stopped at a villa that was one of the best in terms of location and size.

Lin Xiao suddenly asked Ye Ding in surprise, "Brother Ye, why are there so few security guards in this villa district? I only saw three at the entrance, and none inside."

"Hehe, Brother Lin, the security guards are actually hidden. No one comes out, and since the residents of this villa district are either rich or powerful, most have bodyguards, so there's no need to worry about safety," Ye Ding explained with a smile.

Lin Xiao, upon hearing this, felt a bit silly. He immediately released his perception and found that he was being watched by at least five pairs of eyes, and there were at least a dozen security guards around the villa.

Inside the villa, Lin Xiao touched and looked at everything, like Liu Laolao visiting the Grand View Garden, finding everything new and interesting.

However, there was no cliché scene of a row of maids lining up to welcome them.

The interior was simple yet not simplistic, exuding a subtle luxury. Every detail was carefully designed to be aesthetically pleasing.

Seeing Lin Xiao's excited expression, Ye Ding couldn't help but laugh, "Brother Lin, actually, there's something I haven't told you. I know the name and effects of the orchid because my father is on his last legs. That's why I mobilized all my resources to find the Blood Jade Orchid."

"Oh, so Brother Ye also knows that the Blood Jade Orchid combined with the essence of a hundred-year-old ginseng can extend life. It seems my request was a bit abrupt. Since we both understand, it's easier to talk," Lin Xiao said, surprised.

"Yes, but because I didn't know the correct way to harvest the Blood Jade Orchid, its effectiveness is now very low," Ye Ding said with a bitter smile.

"Even if the other two Blood Jade Orchids are still there, harvesting them would have the same effect, which is useless. Since Brother has a method to restore the Blood Jade Orchid, please help. I'm grateful in advance," Ye Ding said seriously.

The Blood Jade Orchid is quite special and cannot be simply categorized as a herb. Many herbs can be used directly after harvesting, but the Blood Jade Orchid must be in good condition to extract its full medicinal effects.

"Then, how did Brother Ye know about this formula? I just happened to read it in an ancient book," Lin Xiao asked.

"Actually, the formula has always been known, but the ingredients are too hard to gather, and the cost is too high. Finding the Blood Jade Orchid this time was just luck."

"I just didn't expect that when I was preparing to extract it, someone told me about this issue," Ye Ding sighed.

"Due to the cultural gap, many ancient formulas have been lost, and even those that haven't been lost lack detailed instructions," Ye Ding continued.

"Then, let's bring out the Blood Jade Orchid first. I'll take a look and give you a result," Lin Xiao said.

"Sure."

Ye Ding personally brought out the Blood Jade Orchid from the room.

Lin Xiao didn't wait for Ye Ding to invite him and immediately started examining it.

The Blood Jade Orchid was in poor condition, clearly suffering from a lack of suitable soil and unable to absorb the essence of the moon in the city. It looked completely lifeless.

Lin Xiao observed it and had a general idea. He then said to Ye Ding, "Brother Ye, if you trust me, let me take this Blood Jade Orchid home. I'll call you in three days to come and pick it up. I'm confident I can cure it."

"Really? Really? Really?" Ye Ding repeated three times, showing his excitement.

"Yes, I can cure it, but I need to take it home. It's not convenient here," Lin Xiao replied.

"Alright, since Brother has the confidence, take the Blood Jade Orchid. I look forward to good news from you."

"Brother Ye, aren't you afraid I'll take the Blood Jade Orchid and disappear?" Lin Xiao joked.

"Look at what you're saying, Brother. I trust you," Ye Ding said.

Actually, Lin Xiao knew that he was alone and that with Ye Ding's resources, if he really took the Blood Jade Orchid and disappeared, he would be found immediately.

"Alright, I'll take the Blood Jade Orchid home. I'll call you in three days to come and pick it up," Lin Xiao said, picking up the Blood Jade Orchid.

Lin Xiao was quite confident about curing the Blood Jade Orchid. With the fertile soil and spring water from his space, as long as it wasn't completely dead, he could cure it. It was just a matter of time.