Urban Super Medical Saint

Chapter 151 The Same Taste as Our Family's Herbal Tea [2nd Update]

"Mom, where's Dad?" Early in the morning, after practicing at Mao Hour, an invigorated Ge Dongxu returned from the mountain and asked his mother curiously upon not seeing his father.

"He went to town to get some Qinghe Herbal Tea. Lately, this Qinghe Herbal Tea is so popular that every guest asks for it. Honestly, if you ask me, what's so special about it? It tastes just like the herbal tea we make at home," Xu Suya replied.

Another scorching summer season had arrived, and Baiyun Mountain was welcoming its peak tourist period, and Ge Shengming's family inn was experiencing a surge in guest traffic as well.

"You're right, if you ask me, even the tea Dongxu brews has a purer taste than that one," Xu Suya had barely finished speaking when Ge Shengming's voice came from outside.

He was just getting off the three-wheeler used for hauling goods, carrying a box with a fiery red packaging inside—it was indeed the Qinghe Herbal Tea.

Seeing his dad going to town early in the morning to fetch the beverages produced by his own factory, Ge Dongxu's expression was indescribably splendid.

After a while, Ge Dongxu scratched his head sheepishly and said, "Mom and Dad, actually, there's something I haven't told you."

"We've said it before, it's your business, you decide for yourself. If you want to tell us, you do; if you feel it's unnecessary, then don't," Ge Shengming spoke as he continued to move the beverages inside.

Ge Dongxu hurriedly helped carry a few boxes and then sat down with his parents before scratching his head again, looking embarrassed, "I think I still need to mention this matter."

"Alright, go ahead," Ge Shengming and his wife looked at their son curiously, noting his embarrassed expression.

"Actually, that Qinghe Herbal Tea Beverage Factory was started by me and a few friends. I am the biggest shareholder," Ge Dongxu said.

"Pfft!" Ge Shengming, who had been busy to the point of smoke coming out of his throat, had just taken a sip of the iced tea on the table and sprayed it out when he heard Ge Dongxu's words.

"You, you mean the Qinghe Herbal Tea Beverage Factory that's so popular now, the one the Deputy Mayor attended the opening of, and Professor Tang, he's your friend too?" Ge Shengming didn't even bother to wipe the drops of water hanging at the corner of his mouth but stared blankly at his son and asked.

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Ge Dongxu nodded with a smile.

"Whack!" Xu Suya suddenly slapped her thigh and exclaimed, "That explains it! I knew the taste of this herbal tea was the same as the one you used to brew for us—it was your recipe all along!"

"You sneaky little guy! You've been doing business on such a large scale without me realizing it! And here I am, still running a family inn!" Ge Shengming's mouth gaped upon seeing his son nod, then he heavily patted Ge Dongxu's shoulder with an expression full of amazement.

As a father, Ge Shengming was naturally supposed to be happy about his son's impressive achievements, but when he compared himself to his son, he immediately felt a profound sense of defeat.

"Actually, Dad, if you wanted to open a big hotel, it wouldn't be a problem. I bought a piece of land in the county a while ago; we could totally build a restaurant even bigger than Uncle Three's," Ge Dongxu said.

"You also bought land in the county town?" Ge Shengming's mouth fell open again.

Ge Dongxu figured that since the subject was broached, there was nothing to hide from his parents, so he told them about his investment in setting up a trademark factory, buying land, and how much the land was currently worth.

Ge Shengming and his wife were rendered speechless and stunned, taking a long while before managing to say, "You mean to say that our family now has assets worth several million?"

"Pretty much like that, and considering the growth momentum of Qinghe Herbal Tea and the currently rising land values, I estimate we might have six to seven million in assets by the end of the year," Ge Dongxu said after some thought.

"Six to seven million!" Ge Shengming and Xu Suya found it difficult to breathe.

For a family like theirs, at this time last year, ten thousand yuan was still a significant amount to them. Now, Ge Dongxu was suddenly telling them that by the end of this year, they might possess assets worth six to seven million, a leap so large it was beyond the scope of their imagination and endurance.

"So, Mom and Dad, you really don't need to work so hard now. I'm currently building a villa in the city where you can live and go wherever you want to have fun," Ge Dongxu said as he handed each of his parents a bottle of herbal tea.

They drank a big gulp of herbal tea before they seemed to slowly recover. Then, after staring at their son for a good while, making Ge Dongxu feel quite uncomfortable, they seemed to come to a significant resolve. They looked at each other, Xu Suya nodded at Ge Shengming, he nodded back, and then he began to speak, "Dongxu, your mother and I are very happy that you're doing so well and earning so much money. But you know your mother has always loved children and the teaching profession. If you ask her to live in the city while she's still young, she'd definitely get sick from boredom. As for me, you know I've been used to being poor since I was young; I get restless if I'm not working. Running this family farm might not make much money, but it's my passion and happiness, simple and enjoyable. Plus, the environment in Baiyun Mountain is great, with fresh air and beautiful scenery, which your mom and I both love. So, we'd prefer to keep things as they are. Just knowing that you are successful makes us happier than anything else. Teaching and running the family farm have truly become our way of enjoying life, not just a means to earn money."

"Your dad's right, you're already making so much money, there's no need for us to get caught up in the hustle. Living simply and quietly is the best. With a successful son, we don't have to worry about money. Your dad may be uneducated, but he really hit on something profound with his last sentence," Xu Suya followed up with a nod.

Ge Dongxu, being a cultivator, pursued the natural way. Seeing his parents happy with such a lifestyle, which was indeed healthy, suited him just fine. Unlike some city dwellers who lived indulgently and dissolutely, appearing to lead lush lives but feeling incredibly empty inside, it did not necessarily mean they lived well. So, without further persuasion, he nodded and said, "Anyway, you decide what you want. Live the life you enjoy, and don't overexert yourselves. Just let me know what you need. But, I think Dad could learn to drive. Then we could buy a car, so you two can be more free to go wherever you want."

"What do we need a car for? A small truck would be so much better, good for carrying both people and for hauling goods from the market," Ge Shengming replied.

"Alright then, it's certainly better than the hard work of pedaling a tricycle," Ge Dongxu said with a smile, knowing that his father still had a small-scale farmer mentality and would need time to adjust his thinking.

After all, slowly but surely, as people's living conditions improve, their mindset will naturally evolve, and buying a car all at once might be too conspicuous in the village.

"Haha, that's for sure!" There isn't a man who doesn't like cars. Imagining himself with a car in the future, Ge Shengming couldn't help but laugh joyfully.

"Okay, once you're past this busy summer period, I'll give Director Zuo a call and ask him to arrange a good instructor for you," Ge Dongxu said.

"There's no need for all that trouble, I can go by myself," Ge Shengming replied.

Ge Dongxu, having gained more experience in society, knew that the one thing the world never lacked was opportunistic people. He didn't want his father to be treated like a dog by an instructor while learning to drive, so he firmly said, "No, let's have Director Zuo arrange someone. We can pay a bit more."

Knowing his son was considerate of him, Ge Shengming no longer opposed the idea and nodded, "Alright, you arrange it."