Doctor and His Glamorous Sister-in-Law

At Hu Jing's words, Liu Jingming couldn't help but roll his eyes.

"Jingjing, what's so great about fine wheat? It's not like you're a farmer. I didn't send you to university so you could end up farming! But you, on the other hand…"

As soon as she heard Liu Jingming about to launch into a long lecture, Hu Jing hurriedly cut him off.

"Second Uncle, please don't start!"

"If you don't understand, then don't talk about it!"

"Anyway, just don't lease the land to Liu Ergou, okay?"

Seeing his niece's pleading look, Liu Jingming found it hard to refuse. "Alright, alright, I won't lease it to him."

"Well, if I don't lease it to him, I'll lease it to you. You're my own niece. I can't ask for the 150,000 I was going to charge Liu Ergou. How about 100,000 for you? Your uncle is being pretty fair, right?"

However, after hearing Liu Jingming's offer, Hu Jing stuck out her tongue and said something that made him want to collapse.

"Second Uncle, while your offer is great… I don't have any start-up capital right now, hehehe!"

After saying this, Hu Jing laughed in embarrassment.

Liu Jingming's face was a picture of despair. He was at his wit's end with his niece. She was so full of fantasies, talking about genetically modified corn when she didn't even have any start-up funds.

Seeing his expression, Hu Jing thought for a moment and quickly added, "Hey, Second Uncle, I have a brilliant idea!"

"You see, that Liu Ergou planting herbs is just throwing money down the drain!"

"Instead of letting him throw his money away, why not have him invest in me? When I make a profit, I'll pay him back right away. At worst, I'll give him some shares!"

Even Liu Jingming, who couldn't stand Liu Ergou, was left speechless by her words. He really didn't know what to say about his own niece anymore.

Why is she so prone to such wild fantasies? What kind of relationship does she have with Liu Ergou for him to just give her money? It's not like Liu Ergou is brainless.

Before Liu Jingming could say anything else, Hu Jing became even more animated.

"Second Uncle, the more I think about it, the more solid my idea seems!"

"Quick, Second Uncle, take me to Liu Ergou. I want to talk to him about this in person. If it works out, you'll be the hero!"

"And when that time comes, the very first money I make will go toward building you a house. I'll definitely build you a three-story Western-style villa! How about that, Second Uncle?"

Hearing his niece's words, a bitter smile crept onto Liu Jingming's face. He had been the village chief for over a decade, and he was always the one making grand promises to others. Who would have thought that all these years later, his own niece would be making grand promises to him. He was truly at a loss for words.

Liu Jingming was about to refuse her, but Hu Jing seemed to sense it and immediately began to plead coquettishly.

"Second Uncle, Second Uncle, please help me out!"

"Just take me to see that Liu Ergou and talk to him for me, please! I'm begging you!"

Seeing his niece act like this, Liu Jingming had no choice but to sigh and agree.

Afterward, the two set out to find Liu Ergou.

Meanwhile, Liu Ergou and Liu Yunxi were in the wasteland collecting soil samples. Having worked together, they had already finished their task and were heading back. Just as they got home, Liu Jingming arrived at their doorstep with Hu Jing in tow.

Before Liu Ergou could even greet his sister-in-law, his peripheral vision caught sight of Liu Jingming and Hu Jing approaching.

He didn't have much of a reaction to Liu Jingming, but when he saw Hu Jing, he couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

How did this woman find me? Is she here to settle a score?

When Hu Jing saw Liu Ergou, her mouth fell open in surprise. She never imagined that the man who had peed all over himself earlier was the very Liu Ergou she was looking for. For a moment, Hu Jing imagined she could smell that pungent odor of urine on herself again, but she knew it was just a phantom scent.

Taking a deep breath, Hu Jing quickly walked up to Liu Ergou and got straight to the point. "Hello, you're Liu Ergou, right?" she asked, pointing at Liu Jingming. "I heard from my Second Uncle that you want to lease the wasteland to plant herbs?"

Seeing this, Liu Yunxi finally understood that Hu Jing hadn't been lying to her. She also hadn't expected Liu Jingming to be her second uncle.

Hearing Hu Jing's question, Liu Ergou nodded.

"Yes, I'm planning to lease the wasteland to grow medicinal herbs. Why do you ask?"

"Well, it's like this," Hu Jing explained. "From a professional standpoint, planting herbs has no future. You'll most likely lose everything and end up with nothing!"

"I say we should collaborate. You provide the capital, and I'll provide the technical expertise. We'll grow genetically modified corn together!"

"I've already found a market for it. As soon as the corn is harvested, we can sell it immediately!"

Hearing this, Liu Ergou's expression turned strange. To be precise, he was looking at Hu Jing as if she were a complete idiot.

Is this woman crazy? She can't just expect to get something for nothing, even if she is Liu Jingming's niece. A technology investment? This is getting more and more ridiculous.

Seeing Liu Ergou's silence, Hu Jing pressed on, "I know what you're worried about, but I can guarantee that if you grow corn with me, you will definitely make money!"

"If you plant medicinal herbs, you'll most likely lose money!"

At this, Liu Ergou's interest was piqued. He wanted to see what other nonsense this woman would spout. He gestured with his eyes for her to continue.

Hu Jing didn't hold back. "Regarding the herbs, I did some market research before coming here."

"According to my analysis, the current demand for traditional Chinese medicine isn't high. Even the pharmaceutical companies that use it have their own dedicated, large-scale suppliers. They won't bother with a small-time operator like you."

"Your only option would be to sell these herbs to traditional apothecary shops, but very few people take traditional Chinese medicine these days."

"So if you plant them, you'll either lose money or, at best, break even!"

As she finished, Hu Jing looked at Liu Ergou with an air of complete confidence, as if it were a foregone conclusion that he would agree with her.

How could a country bumpkin like Liu Ergou, someone who never went to college, possibly understand all this? I sound so professional, he'll definitely go along with my plan!

Her imagination was a beautiful thing, but reality was cruel.

Liu Ergou's next words left her completely stunned.

"Well, you make some valid points, but there's one thing you seem to have overlooked."

"The thing is, my herbs have already been pre-ordered. The buyer is Baozhi Hall, and I've already signed a long-term partnership with them."

Having said that, Liu Ergou fell silent and simply looked at Hu Jing.