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Rebirth of the Charming Girl in Space

Chapter 286:

Prodigal Son

Massaging her head, Murong Lingran replied casually, "Plant whatever makes money and whatever tastes good."

"Are you sure it will make money?"

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Thinking he was underestimating her, Murong Lingran's displeasure showed on her face. "Ninth Young Master, look at my vegetable business. Isn't it doing well now? Although, you've contributed to it, and I appreciate your help."

"Do you really appreciate my help?"

"Yes, our whole family is deeply grateful for your kindness."

Helian Rongjiu suddenly laughed and said, "Do you really want the other half of the mountain?"

"Of course," Murong Lingran looked at him with a puzzled expression, "Ninth Young Master, you wouldn't happen to know the owner of the other half of the mountain and be able to persuade them to sell it to me, would you?"

Helian Rongjiu cleared his throat and suddenly straightened his chest. "What's so difficult about that? It's just a matter of a few words."

Murong Lingran's eyes immediately lit up. She quickly poured a cup of tea and personally brought it to him, saying in a pleasing manner, "Ninth Young Master, you are so outstanding, talented, and wise. Could you... could you please help persuade that person?"

The barren mountain, neither large nor small, seemed insignificant if only half was considered.

Helian Rongjiu, rare to see her flattering him, chuckled as he accepted the tea she handed over. Without intending to trouble her, he straightforwardly said, "Sure, it's not a difficult task. That half of the mountain isn't worth much, and I'm not short on money. I'll just give it to you."

Murong Lingran was astonished, "Give it to me directly? No other conditions?"

He was just giving her half a mountain like that?

Could there be such a good thing in the world?

What a prodigal son! If she were his parents, they would surely be infuriated.

Even if he had money, it shouldn't be given away so casually.

"Of course," Helian Rongjiu raised an eyebrow, "This young master is wealthy and generous. It's just half a mountain, considering our acquaintance, I'm giving it to you."

Murong Lingran skeptically asked, "Ninth Young Master, you're not hiding some ulterior motive, are you?"

"How can you say that?" Helian Rongjiu glared at her. "This young master's life is quite valuable. Consider it my way of repaying your father's debt of saving my life."

He didn't forget the disdainful look she gave when receiving the silver note from the Xiang family last time. He had more money than the Xiang family; how could he be outdone?

"Ninth Young Master has helped our family so much, and the debt of saving a life has already been repaid."

Helian Rongjiu was irritated. He also had a day when he couldn't give away what he wanted to give. With a unsatisfied tone, he said, "Since you feel undeserving, then buy it with money. I'll sell it to you at the official price, whatever the government values it at, I'll sell it to you at that price. Is that acceptable?"

Murong Lingran's eyes lit up, nodding excitedly, "That's great, that's great. I'll buy it with money."

No pain, no gain; she felt more secure using something she bought with her own money.

Helian Rongjiu was speechless. He tried to give it to her, yet she insisted on paying. He had never seen someone like her.

After settling on the time to visit the government office tomorrow, Helian Rongjiu finally revealed the purpose of his visit – he came to invite her to make a cake.

It turned out that after the Empress Dowager ate the cake last time, she couldn't forget it and mentioned it while chatting with a few imperial consorts.

The consorts had never tasted pastries made with eggs before and requested the Empress Dowager to let them try as well.

Initially reluctant, the Empress Dowager hesitated to have the sovereign leave the palace just to cater to those who had envied and competed with her for so long. It seemed undignified.

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