Chen Hongtao looked at the round fruits produced by Lithops with uneasiness, and couldn't help but feel troubled for a moment.
The vivid black clouds lingered on the surface of the increasingly plump fruit, which was the size of a baby's fist, making Chen Hongtao dare not touch it easily.
On the other hand, out of curiosity, Chen Hongtao also wanted to see what changes would happen to Lithops after they bear fruit.
The only good thing is that the clear frost and dew collected in the small pits on the ground below the Lithops has not been affected by the fruits produced, and still shines with the sparkling light containing the breath of life.
Chen Hongtao, who was wrapping the oilcloth around his body, looked like a young Arab. His eyes were moving and furtive as he approached the mutated jadeite stone flower, as if he wanted to observe its changes in detail.
After inspection, Chen Hongtao found that the cracks produced by the jadeite Lithops were not very fine and did not seem to have reached the level of collapse. However, the life essence of the jadeite was blended with the black rosy charm and was absorbed by the plump fruits.
"Buzz~~~" After a whole stick of incense passed, in the vibration of the black fruit filled with dots of flowing texture, the withered energy of the jade stone flower seemed to be exhausted, and it stopped paying attention to the plump black fruit. of support.
The underground training ground was completely quiet, with only the sweet and heart-warming fragrance of the black fruit.
?????????????????????????????????????????????????????See the rosy charm lingering on the surface of the black fruit converges into the fruit. The plump fruit is like a melon that is about to ripen and fall off. I was starting to feel a little anxious.
Although the sweet aroma of the black fruit and the flowing texture inside are very tempting, Chen Hongtao has experienced the withering and corrosive power of the black mist many times with his own eyes, which makes Chen Hongtao a little frightened.
The fruit seems to be ripe. Whether to pick it or not, and how to pick it are all questions that Chen Hongtao is thinking about in his mind.
"If someone were in the underground training ground at this time, they would have noticed that Chen Hongtao's eyes kept moving, as if he were a sneaky thief.
However, the ripe black fruit is the size of a baby¡¯s fist. But he didn't give Chen Hongtao time to think about it for a long time. Without Chen Hongtao's touch, the ripe fruit had slowly fallen off the branches.
Seeing that the fruit was about to fall to the ground, Chen Hongtao, who was nearby, couldn't help but think about it. Almost reflexively, he reached out and gently picked up the black fruit in his palm.
The black fruit is cool to the touch, with a full and moist feeling, and does not cause any harmful effects in Chen Hongtao's palm.
"I'm prosperous. I'm really prosperous this time~~~" Seeing Chen Hongtao who was fine, he immediately became happy. While muttering to himself, he kept looking at the fruit carefully.
Soon after the fruit naturally falls off, not only the branches growing out of the gaps in the Lithops, but also the black flowers begin to slowly wither, turning into black and hidden in the gaps between the two leaves of the Lithops.
¡°I just don¡¯t know how long this fruit can be stored!¡± Noticing the withered branches, Chen Hongtao took out a mutton-fat jade box and tried to put the fruit into it.
After observing it for a while, I found that nothing unusual happened to the fruit placed in the jade box. Chen Hongtao then sealed the box, wrapped the black and cracked jadeite stone flower with oilcloth, tied it and put it into the Namor Ring.
Although he speculated that the black fruit might be a good thing, Chen Hongtao did not dare to eat it at this time. In addition, the cracks in the jade stone flower also gave Chen Hongtao some pain.
Originally, Chen Hongtao had high hopes for this strange stone. I didn't expect such a thing to happen.
"Take it!" As Chen Hongtao opened a jade bottle, he moved his fingers with the power of spiritual consciousness, and the clear frost and dew in the small puddle turned into a wisp of water. Cleverly poured into the jade bottle.
After scanning the underground training ground and finding nothing out of the ordinary, Chen Hongtao didn't know whether to be excited or heartbroken, so he stepped out on the stone steps and walked out with worry about gain and loss.
Qin Yazhi, who was pacing anxiously outside the Qingxin Hall, saw Chen Hongtao walking out of the hall intact, and quickly greeted him with uncontrollable joy.
"Hongtao, are you okay?" Qin Yazhi looked at Chen Hongtao carefully.
Chen Hongtao smiled slightly: "It couldn't be better. After spending a day in the underground training ground, I'm a little hungry. Let Eve bring all the family members over to have dinner together."
After confirming that Chen Hongtao was fine, Qin Yazhi felt a lot more relaxed, and then asked out of curiosity: "Is there anything wrong with that fruit? You have to pay more attention."
"I put it away properly. Don't worry, Aunt Qin, I won't take it easily." Chen Hongtao comforted Qin Yazhi with a smile.
"There is no guarantee that a bold and upright guy like you won't do anything desperate. You should think twice before you act. You should really pay attention in the future. "Qin Yazhi reminded Chen Hongtao with a deep smile, then glared at him and left, discussing the dinner.
By this time, Chen Hongtao had already put on the face-changing mask again, regaining his mature and masculine appearance in his thirties.
During dinner, the family was in the side hall of Qingxin Hall. Not only Chen Zhengguo and Guan Jingxiang were present, but Chen Zhenfei and several little ones were also running around in the main hall under the care of the nanny.
Seeing a five-year-old girl in Chen Hongtao's arms, Wang Jinlan's beautiful face showed a charming smile: "This girl Zhenyue will kiss you. If it were someone else, this little ghost would not be like this."
The little girl had two braids and was very cute. Her face was as red as a red apple. After hearing what Wang Jinlan said, she was even a little shy and hid in Chen Hongtao's arms.
After putting the little girl on the ground and coaxing her to the nanny, Chen Hongtao said with a smile: "The four generations of children in our old Chen family all have the character "Zhen" in their names. If it were a boy, it would be fine, but if it were put on a girl, it would be dead. , I really don¡¯t know what the old man thinks.¡±
"You guys are just slandering behind my back. Why haven't you refuted it in front of the old man?" Fang Meiru teased Chen Hongtao with a smile.
Chen Hongtao smiled brightly: "Whenever we invite Hongjun and Hongjian to live here for a while, they may not be able to see these little guys for a long time, so they must be thinking too much."
Hearing what Chen Hongtao said, not only Chen Zhengguo and Guan Jingxiang, but also the four daughters Wang Jinlan smiled in relief.
"Hong Tao, you have lived in Campelos Island for so long, you should go out for a walk. Now the Asian financial crisis is in full swing, and the tsunami has rushed to Hong Kong, causing people in Hong Kong to panic. If you can, Helping us can also make our Chen family look better in the country. Even if your uncle and the others are embarrassed to say it, they still hope that you can turn the tide and calm down this financial tsunami." Chen Zhengguo put down his chopsticks and expected.
"You are all retired, why do you care about those things? You are eating and drinking all day long!" Guan Jingxiang glanced at Chen Zhengguo and said with a smile.
"Having the ability brings with it a great responsibility. What's wrong with contributing to the country? Haven't you seen the tragedy in Thailand? I have asked Helen before. Although the country has sufficient foreign exchange reserves and intends to keep the RMB strong and not depreciate, But this financial tsunami is anything but ordinary. There are many terrifying international speculators that have developed over the years, especially capitalists like Byron, who cannot be underestimated. Some huge capital consortiums, and even the former Pearl Group Anyone in the investment cluster is a dangerous person." Chen Zhengguo grinned with a serious look on his face.
After Chen Hongtao chuckled, he expressed his position: "Dad, I know, tomorrow, tomorrow I will fly to Hong Kong to try to calm this storm."
It wasn¡¯t until the family finished their meal laughing happily, and Chen Hongtao left the table to play with a few little ones, that Chen Zhengguo showed an apologetic smile to his four daughters-in-law.
"We have long wanted Hong Tao to go out. Although he has maintained external influence in Campelos Island these years, the capital political landscape outside has undergone great changes. Now even Mingzhu Century Bank's equity is also gradually dispersed. Not only the U.S. Petroleum Reserve and the Federal Reserve, but Century Bank also needs to see it in person, and the past relationships also need to be walked around." Helen said with a smile.
"Jinlan, what do you think about Zhenfei and the other little guys?" Guan Jingxiang asked Wang Jinlan solemnly.
Feeling her mother-in-law's temptation, Wang Jinlan and her four daughters couldn't help but smile: "We have always treated the little guys like Zhenfei as our own, and we also hope that these children can inherit the family business so that the Chen family can continue to be glorious. Our health is also not very good. When these little guys grow up in the next few years, I will find a suitable opportunity to let Hong Tao hand over the family business to them. Seeing that Hong Tao has not paid much attention to it these years. Regarding the affairs of Mingzhu Holdings, I guess I have plans to step back, but Zhenfei and the others are still young, so we have to see if they have the willpower to support this family business."
¡°Both Chen Zhengguo and Guan Jingxiang, as well as Wang Jinlan¡¯s four daughters, all know Chen Hongtao very well.
Youdao is not always a monster. Whether it is Mr. Chen¡¯s intention or other members of the Chen family have some special ideas, everyone knows it very well. At least for Chen Hongtao, who is still maintaining his majestic vitality, even if it is the Chen family, When the younger generation of the clan grows up, they cannot rely on him.
??In the eyes of those who know Chen Hongtao, the capital industry at home is no longer too important to him who has no ambitions.
Let WangThe most important reason why Lan Lan and others feel at ease is that Chen Hongtao is still there and can accompany them on their long journey.
"If he hadn't taken the initiative to hand over this family property, I'm afraid that even if Zhenfei and the others were old, they wouldn't have had any chance to inherit the financial empire. They are living a peaceful and comfortable life now. There is no need to worry about anything. Everything goes as it goes. Naturally, I believe Hong Tao will also consider it." Fang Meiru smiled quietly to her mother-in-law Guan Jingxiang.
(Thanks to Fat Boy for the 400 coin reward, second update.)