It's Qiuqiu and the Child Who Support Me (continued)

They were already satisfied with the delicious staple food, but they never imagined that the quality of fruits and vegetables could become so good. Even though they haven't tasted them yet, everyone is already drooling just imagining it.

Tao Qiu and Lou Yu's neighbors also realized why the rice and noodles they were eating smelled similar to the food at the two other houses—they had been eating there for a while!

It's possible that they were still experimenting before, and the amount they grew was only enough for their own consumption, which is why it wasn't announced.

Now that the seeds have been cultivated, fruits and vegetables can be as widely available as rice and flour.

The neighbors were almost in tears. Indeed, perseverance pays off. Next year, they wouldn't have to eat their steamed buns and rice while smelling the aroma of two different houses.

Lou Quan dared to say that because the test results for that batch of seeds had come back.

Without Tao Qiu's special abilities participating in the cultivation of the second-generation crops, the content of active energy contained within them decreased again after maturity, and the aroma and flavor were also greatly diminished.

According to calculations, by the time the third generation matures, the active energy will have decreased significantly. At that time, even if it is sold, it will not attract much attention, and the effect will be similar to that of new rice flour mixed with ordinary rice flour.

The new rice and flour products contain a higher proportion of regular rice and flour, so their warming and nourishing effects on the body are cumulative over time. The body's reaction after eating them, such as feeling warm all over, is not as obvious as when eating special ingredients alone, and the feeling of fullness can be completely masked.

In the short term, people who don't know the inside story will only focus on the taste of rice, noodles, vegetables, and fruits. Even if they eat these foods for a long time and their bodies gradually become healthier, they will at most think that the food is of high quality and good for their health. They will not associate it with Tao Qiu having supernatural abilities.

Despite the rice and flour products remaining on the market, sales remained strong, and Lou Quan was very satisfied.

While everyone was cheering and celebrating at the Yong'an Base, Lou Quan received a phone call from the old men.

"Lou Quan, is there something wrong with the seeds you gave us?"

What's the problem?

Why does the grain we grow not smell or taste as good as the ones you gave us before?

After the harvest, the old men received their first batch of processed rice and flour. Even after being cooked, it was still very fragrant and tasted good, but it was still a little inferior to what Lou Quan had previously sent.

The old men confirmed with each other that it wasn't their imagination; the quality had indeed dropped a notch.

Fortunately, the old men hadn't seen the yield at the Yongkang Base planting area, otherwise they would have asked a question too.

Lou Quan said calmly, "That's perfectly normal. The rice and flour you ate back then were grown from first-generation seeds, while I sold you second-generation seeds."

"What?!" the old man roared in fury. "Why didn't you say so before?!"

"You guys too? Didn't you ask?"

"You..." Another old man almost fainted from anger.

They finally understood why Lou Yu warned them not to break their word during the previous transaction, and that there would be a time when they needed his help.

Because of the mutated energy in the water and soil, the quality of the superior seeds will deteriorate with each planting. Until they can cultivate the same superior seeds themselves, they will have to continue to buy seeds from Lou Yu if they want to continue eating this kind of food.

Good lad, no wonder you're from the Lou Family, you're quite the schemer!

Lou Quan scoffed, "Why get so angry? Even though it's a second-generation seed, the taste isn't that much different. You can sell the grain first, then attract a few other families to beg you to buy their crops and seeds. The profit from that will be enough to make up for your investment."

Upon hearing Lou Quan reveal their plan, the old men didn't feel ashamed at all; being thin-skinned wouldn't earn them big money.

The other families, having been expelled from the Yongkang Base Lou Quan and having broken ties with him, would only be able to obtain seed material through the Lou Family's main line.

Lou Quan continued, "Actually, the quality of grain grown from third-generation seeds is quite good, at least better than ordinary crops. I wouldn't mind if you sold them third-generation seeds."

The old men's thoughts were guessed again.

Lou Quan had a grudge against those families. The old men were exploiting them, and Lou Quan was happy to see that.

He would be even happier if a few families discovered the truth and started fighting with the old men.

The old man said, "They're all second-generation seeds, so let's not charge such a high price. Let's lower the price a bit."

Lou Quan: "When I bought weapons before, why didn't you ever think of lowering the price? I had to give you freebies before you would sell them to me. Now it's a seller's market, and you still want to bully me? Is this how you elders act?"

The old men. "..."

Why is this kid so vengeful?

The price reduction deal ultimately fell through.

After hanging up the phone, Lou Quan leaned back in his chair, beaming with joy.

It feels so good to have gotten revenge!

At the Central Base, because the newly produced grain was scarce, and because they wanted to make a quick buck, the Lou Family took a high-end approach. The Yongkang Base sold grain by weight, while they excessively packaged it and sold it by the box.

With their family's influence, promoting a product would be incredibly easy, especially since the product quality was also excellent. In less than half a month, the existence of the Lou Family premium rice and noodles had spread throughout the upper echelons of the Central Base.

Lou Family premium rice and noodles not only look and smell delicious, but also have health benefits, such as relieving pain and prolonging life.

Of course, the Lou Family didn't know that the product actually had such effects; they were just making it up to sell it at a higher price.

Capitalists in business always exaggerate the value of a single unit to ten. The buyers initially didn't take it seriously; they just thought the rice and noodles tasted good, which is why they made the purchase.

More than a month after the product was launched, Lou Family Premium Rice and Noodles suddenly saw a surge in popularity due to an incident.

The cause? It was the old patriarch of a family that was considered quite prestigious in the Central Base. Because he was sickly and plagued by misfortune when he was young, he suffered from a series of serious illnesses in his old age. Now he was terminally ill, and the doctor determined that he only had a few days left to live.

In this situation, all you can do is eat and drink as usual, and then hit the road when the time comes.

However, due to illness, he couldn't swallow the staple food from his hometown, and had no appetite for any delicacies. Most of the time, he could only rely on intravenous drips to stay alive.

Seeing that the old man was about to starve to death before he even died from his illness, the Lou Family's premium rice and noodles happened to be on the market. The young people in the family had heard that the quality was very good, so they decided to try it out, even if it seemed hopeless.

The rice was still cooking in the kitchen when the aroma wafted out and reached the old master of the house, who immediately started clamoring to eat it.

Normally, someone who has to force themselves to eat just two small spoonfuls of rice ate half a bowl of rice and half a steamed bun that meal.

The old man only eats rice and steamed buns; he refuses to touch any side dishes, saying the smell makes him nauseous and he doesn't want to spoil his staple food.

His children and grandchildren are all filial; they were overjoyed to see his appetite improve.

Since the old master can only eat the premium rice and noodles from the Lou Family, then let him eat that every single day. He's practically halfway to the underworld, so don't talk about balanced nutrition anymore.

The Lou Family's premium rice and flour were expensive, but the family wasn't short of money and couldn't afford it, so they ate it for over a month. They kept buying more, and the old patriarch never got tired of it.

Perhaps because he could eat again, his mood improved. The old master, who had previously been bedridden and needed to be served for everything, actually stood up on his own on a clear and sunny day and was helped to walk around the yard.

That day, the children and grandchildren all thought it was a final burst of energy before death. On the surface, they coaxed the old patriarch, saying that his condition was probably improving and that he should stay with the family for a long time. But behind their backs, their eyes were secretly red with tears.

They were all prepared to cry, but to their surprise, the old patriarch didn't die for a day, two days, three days, or even a week; in fact, his spirits were getting better and better.

Eventually, he was able to walk around and feed the fish by himself, leaning on his cane.

His children and grandchildren rushed him to the hospital for a checkup. The doctor said it was a miracle; the old man's condition had not only improved, but he also showed signs of rejuvenation.

In order to find out the reason for the old man's improvement, the doctor and the family carefully examined everything about the old man's home, including his clothing, food, housing, and transportation. Finally, they focused their attention on the Lou Family Premium Rice and Noodles.

The doctor sent the sample for testing, and it turned out to be this very thing.

However, this body has reached its end; a complete cure and restoration of health are impossible. But if it continues to eat this kind of food, there is hope of extending its lifespan by two or three years.

Hearing the doctor's words, the old man and his children and grandchildren were overjoyed, because they all thought it would only be a matter of one or two months, so let alone two or three years, even getting a free day was a bonus!

Everyone fears death, especially those in high positions of power. Who wouldn't want to live and continue enjoying their privileged life?

Before this family knew the truth, they made quite a fuss, attracting a lot of attention. Naturally, their every move didn't escape people's notice.

As soon as the old master's health improved, the news that Lou Family's premium rice and noodles could be revived spread. The rice and noodles, which were already selling like hotcakes, sold out that very day, and customers kept urging for new stock.

The old men of the Lou Family were dumbfounded. Had their boast come true?

After learning what had happened, the old men were filled with regret. They should have set the initial price at least ten times higher!

Oh dear! What a loss!

Sure enough, in the eyes of capitalists, not making a 10,000% profit is considered a loss.

The goods were already scarce, and they sold out almost instantly, so they didn't have time to raise prices.

Regular acquaintances called the old men, asking if they still had any stock left and urging them to put it back on the shelves quickly.

The old men had actually kept quite a bit for themselves to satisfy their cravings, but now that they knew the special benefits of rice and flour, they only regretted not keeping more and were unwilling to share it.

Despite their desperate pleas, they wouldn't budge.

Who told them to be old? If they had taken care of themselves earlier, they would definitely have lived longer than the old patriarch.

However, their old friends kept raising the price and offering conditions they didn't want to refuse, so they gritted their teeth and shared a small amount.

Naturally, Lou Quan's phone was bombarded with calls from the old men.

When they were so anxious that their lips were blistered and they wished they could come to the Yong'an Base themselves, Lou Quan finally answered the phone leisurely.