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Wang Zongsheng, the younger generation, also chimed in agreement, finding it quite interesting. He shared his plans of moving to the Changning Garrison in a couple of years, to lend a hand at his father, Wang Shouyi’s, Ping’an Wang Family’s fish stall. This, he said, would help him broaden his horizon.

On one side, Wang Shouyue finally regained his senses.

Listening to these supposedly interesting tales, he found them rather ordinary. Once his innate sense of superiority kicked in, he joined the conversation, speaking mostly of the strange happenings at the Longzuo County Town.

Wang Luotong and others listened with interest, finding it all quite novel and amusing. After all, the communication between Changning Garrison and Longzuo County Town was limited due to the distance.

Turns out, the town of Longzuo County had plenty of interesting happenings.

Observing their intrigued faces,

Wang Shouyue became more engrossed in conversation and pleasantly said, “What you may not know is that around the Longzuo County, a variety of wheat called ‘Wang No.7’ is being cultivated. This wheat can increase the annual yield by up to forty to fifty percent. The extra profit has exceeded thirty percent from previous years.”

“The only regret is that the Wang No.7 wheat variety is hard to find and cannot be re-cultivated. We, the Wang family of Longzuo only managed to secure a few thousand acres of the wheat through some connections.”

“Don’t know which Wang family has developed such wheat, it surely brings pride to our ancestors. With these wheat and rice varieties, the Wang family must be making huge profits.”

There are various Wang families across the Dry country, just in Longzuo County alone there are at least ten to twenty. And looking at the entire country, there are countless families with the surname Wang.

Thus, for a moment, Wang Shouyue did not realize the true owner of these wheat and rice seeds was the Ping’an Wang family.

Wang No. 7 wheat…

Wang Shouye and the others exchanged intrigued glances, revealing strange expressions.

At the same time,

Wang Shouyue continued enthusiastically, “However, we should soon be able to get more of Wang’s No. 7 wheat and Wang’s No. 9 rice seed. After discussing with my ancestors, we can allocate some to you, the Ping’an Wang family, to improve the yield of your farms.”

It shows that despite his candidness and strong sense of superiority, he has a kind heart.

Immediately, Wang Shouye felt quite embarrassed and, not wanting him to continue, hastily changed the subject, “Brother Shouyue, look around these fields.”

Wang Shouyue swept his gaze across the neatly planned and tilled fields. The crop of the season was clearly wheat. With the arrival of spring, the wheat sprouts peeped out of the soil. The entire scene was filled with tender green color and was very soothing to eyes.

“The planning and management of Ping’an Town is excellent, very neat and pleasing to the eyes.” Wang Shouyue commented, “But I see that there are villages around, these ought to be producer owned farms, what’s so special about them?”

“Ahem.” After coughing twice, Wang Shouye patiently explained, “Brother Shouyue, these are all Wang’s No. 7 wheat.”

“What?” Wang Shouyue looked as hit by lightning. His wide-eyed gaze swept over the surroundings. “All these fertile lands are grown with Wang No.7 wheat variety?”

“All of them.” Wang Shouye spoke in a low voice, “All civilians in Ping’an Town are cultivating Wang’s No. 7 wheat, approximately eighty to ninety thousand acres.”

“How would it be possible?” Wang Shouyue took two steps back, seemingly in disbelief. His face turned red as he repeatedly defended himself, “Aren’t these all civilian farmlands? How can they be cultivating Wang No. 7 wheat variety?”

“Even if you, the Ping’an Wang family, can access quality seeds, you would only use them in your own fields, right? You wouldn’t let the civilians profit!”

They were all relatives and belonged to the same ‘Shou’ generation.

Wang Shouye couldn’t bear to let him continue in embarrassment and softly reminded him, “Brother Shouyue, pay attention to- Wang’s No. 7.”

“Wang’s, Wang’s!” The revelation made Wang Shouyue tremble. His face was filled with shock. “This, this! You mean the Wang No.7 wheat was cultivated by our Ping’an Wang family?”

He was speechless.

He just wanted to boast about the progress of Longzuo County and satisfy his sense of superiority; was he asking for too much?

What’s wrong with this world? Was he wrong?

Oh Lord, why would you embarrass Wang Shouyue like this!

In an instant, Wang Shouyue’s face turned hot red with embarrassment, that he almost wished to burrow into the ground.

In the same amazement, Wang Xiaozheng came to the rescue, saying, “Never could have imagined our Ping’an Wang Family to be so fortunate as to cultivate such superior quality wheat and rice. It really demonstrates the rise of our family.”

Members of the Wang Family once again modestly responded saying it’s nothing much to boast about.

They all were in the core of the family and knew clearly that Wang’s No. 7 wheat and Wang’s No. 9 rice were just a variety eliminated by their family.

In the heavily-guarded core farmlands,

the mysterious varieties of wheat and rice being cultivated were the true backbone of their business.

Their high yield and quality were so that the family didn’t dare to label them as ‘Wang’s’; they only managed to sell them to other counties through discreet channels.

Of course, this secret was never revealed. It was the core secret of the Wang family, and even their relatives and allies were not aware of it.

“Dear guests, let’s get back in the carriage. Once we reach the main residence, Bro Four will treat you well.” Even though they were cousins, Wang Shouye, being a distinguished member of the family, didn’t want his guests to feel uncomfortable or embarrassed, so he changed the subject.