Chapter 152: The Unbelievable Sweet Potato Test Results!

Chapter 152: The Unbelievable Sweet Potato Test Results!

Fu Peng could hear the surprise in his cousin's voice, but what exactly was he surprised about?

His cousin's voice came through again, "Brother Peng, it's about the sweet potatoes you asked me to test for your friend. The results are unbelievable, or rather, hard to believe. A single sweet potato contains elements and effects that are just astounding."

"I'll head over to your place," Fu Peng said and hung up the call. He then instructed his driver to head to the Ming City Agricultural Research Center.

He could tell that the sweet potatoes entrusted to him by Mr. Zhang were no ordinary potatoes. Otherwise, his cousin wouldn't be this shaken.

It didn't take long for Fu Peng to arrive at the research center in Min City, where his cousin Lin Le, dressed in a lab coat, was already waiting for him at the entrance.

The Ming City Agricultural Research Center, a national-level agricultural institution, not only conducted tests but also carried out agricultural research. It wasn't a place just anyone could casually enter.

Naturally, there were no rules against visitors, but they had to be accompanied by a staff member and properly documented.

Fu Peng met Lin Le, completed the necessary paperwork, and then followed him to a testing room.

"What's going on? What's so unbelievable?" Fu Peng asked, getting straight to the point.

Lin Le immediately handed him a file, "Take a look at these test results."

Fu Peng took the file, but after a moment, he put it down with an awkward smile, "I don't understand any of this. Can you explain it to me?"

Lin Le chuckled and explained, "The sweet potato contains a very special type of anthocyanin, vitamin A, and other elements. Moreover, these elements contain a unique substance that enhances their effects."

Fu Peng looked at his cousin with a mix of frustration and curiosity, feeling utterly lost in the technical jargon.

Lin Le smiled awkwardly, "Let me put it more simply. This sweet potato has an incredibly strong skin whitening effect. Yes, the kind of whitening that women have always been chasing after. Can you imagine? A single sweet potato can have such an effect. I have no idea how this sweet potato was cultivated."

Fu Peng was taken aback, "How strong is 'strong'?"

Lin Le elaborated, "To put it this way, it's even better than the most effective whitening products on the market. However, the sweet potato's effects are long-term and work from the inside out, truly whitening the skin. Those whitening products might seem very effective when applied, but once the makeup is removed, you know what your sister-in-law looks like, right?"

"Uh!" Fu Peng was taken aback and didn't dare to answer, but he understood the point.

Lin Le continued, "So, if this sweet potato is cultivated and promoted, the cosmetics industry might lose its market in the whitening business. Women might start making this sweet potato their main food."

"Wow, that's amazing," Fu Peng finally understood just how extraordinary the sweet potatoes were that Mr. Zhang had asked him to test.

The person who developed this sweet potato was truly something. Just by promoting and cultivating this sweet potato, Mr. Zhang could become a major player in the agricultural industry.

He had definitely made the right choice in befriending him.

After learning the results, Fu Peng left the research center and immediately called Zhang Lin.

In the farm office, Zhang Lin answered the call from Fu Peng.

Fu Peng's voice came through, full of surprise, "Mr. Zhang, your sweet potatoes are incredible. The test results are unbelievable. You're going to make a fortune."

"Mr. Fu, it's just a small thing," Zhang Lin, who already knew about the sweet potatoes' effects, humbly replied.

"Mr. Zhang, you're too modest!" Fu Peng laughed, "By the way, the research center needs to go through some procedures, which will take about two days. My cousin will send you the test results and documents when they're ready."

"Thank you, Mr. Fu. Feel free to visit the farm for some tea!" Zhang Lin invited with a smile.

"Definitely will!" Fu Peng replied cheerfully.

After hanging up, Zhang Lin called Liu De and asked him to dig up some more sweet potatoes. He wanted to take them home and eat a little every day.

While a man with very pale skin might not be ideal, he was willing to make some sacrifices to test the sweet potatoes' effects.

At that moment, Zhang Lin received a call from his senior, Chen Xin. He answered and heard Chen Xin's voice, "Junior, I have some good news to share. Mu Wan agreed to date me."

"Congratulations, Senior Chen," Zhang Lin said, knowing that Chen Xin had finally been hooked by Lin Wan's younger sister.

Chen Xin smiled, "Junior, I actually have a favor to ask."

"Senior Chen, just tell me what it is. I'll do my best to help!" Zhang Lin replied with a smile.

"Reserve a spot for me at your farm; I’m planning to work there," Chen Xin said with a hint of embarrassment. After all, asking a friend for a job over the phone wasn’t exactly easy for anyone.

"Work at the farm?" Zhang Lin was taken aback. He had indeed been thinking of recruiting this senior, as the farm’s operations increasingly required legal expertise.

However, after some investigation, he found out that this senior wasn’t just any ordinary lawyer. He had his own thriving business and could easily earn a million yuan a year. As a result, Zhang Lin couldn’t offer him a comparable salary, so he had given up on the idea and hadn’t mentioned it when they met.

Chen Xin seemed to sense Zhang Lin’s hesitation and quickly added, "I know you’re probably worried about the salary. Don’t worry, I just need the same pay as Mu Xue. I don’t want to make things difficult for you."

"Senior, why would you do this?" Zhang Lin was genuinely confused.

Why would someone who could earn a million yuan a year settle for a salary of 40,000 yuan plus bonuses?

Chen Xin explained, "It’s because of Lin Wan. She’s worried about me running around for cases all the time, getting too close to female lawyers and assistants, and staying in the same hotels during business trips. She’s afraid I might do something reckless and feels insecure. So, I told her I’d go work at your farm. That way, I’ll be around the farm all day, and she’ll feel more at ease."

"Fair enough. Although I earn a good salary now, many cases are really taxing, and the constant travel is exhausting. Working at your farm will be more relaxing, and I can spend every day with a beautiful woman."

"Uh, Senior, your reasoning is a bit unusual, but I’ll still accept it," Zhang Lin replied. He found Chen Xin’s behavior quite peculiar and somewhat contradictory.

Chen Xin clearly had a thing for beautiful women, and he seemed to be easily swayed by each new encounter. Otherwise, why would he have shifted his attention from Lin Wan to her sister as soon as she was introduced?

But now that he had won Lin Wan’s sister’s heart, he was willing to make such a sacrifice for her, just to make her feel secure and happy.

It was almost like giving up the world for love.

However, Chen Xin’s behavior also reminded Zhang Lin of a saying: "Don’t be too focused on finding a girlfriend; instead, be focused after you find one."

"Junior, it’s settled then. I’ll come to the farm in a few days," Chen Xin said, satisfied, and hung up with a smile.

Zhang Lin couldn’t help but chuckle. Although Chen Xin’s decision was unexpected, it was a good thing for the farm.

That evening, Zhang Lin returned home with the sweet potatoes Liu De had dug up. As soon as he put them down, he received a call from Chu Heng, the producer of "The Brainiest."

As soon as the call connected, Chu Heng said, "Mr. Zhang, the new episode of 'The Brainiest—Bamboo Forest Maze' will air tonight. We’d like to invite you to watch it."

"Mr. Chu, I’ll definitely watch it carefully," Zhang Lin replied. He wasn’t surprised, as the show was closely tied to Linyuan Farm, and it was only polite to notify him before the broadcast.

So, after dinner, Zhang Lin sat in front of the TV and tuned in to the channel airing "The Brainiest."

As the show began, the previous champions, runners-up, and third-place winners from earlier seasons were shown flying in from various locations to Ming City, where they gathered and then took a bus to You City.

The camera captured the contestants chatting as they traveled.

"I heard the show has gathered us to solve a maze!"

"Apparently, it’s a farm in a county!"

"What’s so difficult about a farm maze that they need so many of us?"

"I don’t need anyone. I can solve this maze on my own."

"Haha, a little bamboo forest maze. The show is underestimating us."

"..."

Clearly, the contestants were initially confident and arrogant.

Zhang Lin, however, knew this was all part of the script. One of the contestants, He Rou, had already attempted the bamboo forest maze at Linyuan Farm and had failed miserably. Now, she appeared confident and dismissive of the maze, playing her part well.

He understood the show’s strategy: by portraying the contestants as overly confident and then showing their collective failure, the show could highlight the difficulty of the bamboo forest maze and engage the audience.

Next, the show featured aerial shots of Linyuan Farm, showing the tourists coming and going.

"Our farm looks great on camera," Lin Yan’s voice came from behind.

Zhang Lin realized his mother had been watching the show with him.

The show continued, and overall, it was much more entertaining than previous seasons. The difficulty of the bamboo forest maze, along with its unique challenges and puzzles, captivated the audience.

The next day.

Zhang Lin woke up and, as soon as he arrived at the farm, he checked his phone for the latest news. He discovered that Liyuan Farm and the Bamboo Forest Maze were trending again, ranking just behind the hottest topic, "Brainiest of the Brainy."

This indicated that the "Brainiest of the Brainy—Bamboo Forest Maze" episode had become quite popular, garnering a significant viewership.

It seemed that Zhang Lin's farm had benefited from the show's popularity, with the Bamboo Forest maze likely to spark another wave of interest. Unfortunately, the 5,000 tickets wouldn't be increased, making it even harder for tourists to secure a spot.

Just as Zhang Lin was thinking about this, Chu Heng's call came in early: "Mr. Zhang, our show is a hit. Although it can't quite match the ratings of the most popular variety shows, it's still a great start. So, when will you be updating and upgrading the Bamboo Forest Maze? Please let me know, and our production team will cover the costs."

Zhang Lin, amused by the eagerness to pay, responded with a smile: "Sure, I'll let you know, Mr. Chu."

After hanging up, Zhang Lin, as usual, took out his special medicinal wine, poured himself a glass, and went to plant peach trees as a form of exercise.

Time passed, and two days flew by.

During these two days, the construction of the mountain spring health resort was in full swing. The county officials visited again and were stunned by the construction speed.

Zhao Han and the county officials couldn't believe how fast the construction was progressing, especially upon learning that work was ongoing 24 hours a day.

Was there really a construction team that could achieve such a level of efficiency?

But the facts were right in front of them.

At this rate, the mountain spring health resort would likely be completed in just over a month.

That's 1,000 acres of land.

Zhang Lin, however, understood that the game system's construction team operated beyond conventional standards.

After seeing off the county officials, he returned to his office to find Fu Yao waiting for him.

Today, the girl was wearing a pair of soft, glossy stockings, which looked quite nice.

"Uncle Zhang." Fu Yao greeted him with a smile.

"Waiting for me specifically?" Zhang Lin asked.

"Uh-huh!" Fu Yao nodded, handing him a resignation letter. "I'm here to resign. High school is starting soon."

Zhang Lin nodded, took the letter, and signed his name. He knew the girl was still in high school and would need to return to school after her summer job.

Seeing Uncle Zhang sign so easily, Fu Yao felt a sudden emptiness in her heart, though she wasn't sure why.

But Uncle Zhang didn't even try to persuade her to stay.

Zhang Lin, noticing her slight disappointment, smiled and said, "Why the long face? You're just going back to school, not leaving the farm forever. You'll always have a place here!"

Hearing this, Fu Yao finally smiled. "Thanks, Uncle Zhang."

Clearly, she was easily comforted.

After thanking him, she left the office, feeling happy. Uncle Zhang had said she would always have a place at his farm.

But as she stepped out, she wondered if his words were a bit ambiguous.

And she did want to come back to Uncle Zhang's farm.

As she was thinking, she almost bumped into Zhong Miaoying at the corner.

"Yao Yao, what's with you today? You seem distracted," Zhong Miaoying greeted her.

"Me? No way," Fu Yao quickly denied, leaving with a smile.

Zhong Miaoying shook her head and walked into Zhang Lin's office with a document. "Mr. Zhang, you have a package from Ming City."

Hearing this, Zhang Lin immediately took the package and opened it. Inside were the sweet potato test results and a certificate with a national stamp, proving that the sweet potatoes from Liyuan Farm had the desired effects.

He immediately pulled out his phone and called Lin Muxue: "Senior Sister, you've always wanted to know what whitening product I used. Come over, and I'll tell you."

Zhong Miaoying, hearing this, looked up at her boss with excitement.

Everyone in the office knew about Mr. Zhang's skin whitening, especially since it had become more noticeable over the past few days. The fact that a man's skin was now smoother and whiter than theirs was simply too much.

They were all envious and jealous.

She had been curious too, wanting to know about the product, but she hadn't dared to ask Mr. Zhang, especially since he hadn't even told Director Lin.

Now, Mr. Zhang was about to reveal it.

She wondered what it could be.

(End of Chapter)

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