Chapter 58: The watermelon seeds brought out from the game have sprouted!

Chapter 58: The Watermelon Seeds from the Game Have Sprouted!

Hearing his wife's words, Ma Lieven was displeased and called out directly into the inner room, "Sister Wu, come out for a moment."

A middle-aged nanny walked out from inside. "Mr. Ma."

"Sister Wu, take this rice inside and cook a portion of it, keeping it separate from Madam's. Also, prepare a portion of these—the okra, Chinese yam, and broccoli," Ma Lieven instructed the nanny. She was an exceptionally skilled cook, which was why he had hired her at a high salary.

"Very well, Mr. Ma," Sister Wu nodded.

The driver, catching the cue, smartly carried the items along with Sister Wu into the kitchen, and then respectfully took his leave.

Before long.

Sister Wu finished preparing the meal and came out to invite Ma Lieven and the two women to the table.

The table was already set with the okra, Chinese yam, and broccoli, alongside two different kinds of cooked rice.

To a tycoon like Ma Lieven, such a meal might seem a bit meager, but he alone knew that this was the kind of meal many wealthy people would kill to eat.

Whether it was authentic Xiangshui Tribute Rice or these specially graded okra, Chinese yams, and broccoli, they were simply unbuyable, no matter how much money one had.

"Sister Wu, which batch of rice is the one I brought back?" Ma Lieven asked.

Sister Wu pointed to the one on the left. "Sir, this one."

Ma Lieven nodded and said to his wife, "Darling, you guys try the portion bought from Li Fei first."

Chu Qing nodded, scooped a bowl of rice for herself and Lin Liu, and took a couple of bites.

Then, she said, "The texture and flavor are just like before. This is genuine Xiangshui Tribute Rice."

Lin Liu nodded in agreement as well.

Ma Lieven shook his head and said, "That just means we've been scammed again. Now, try the one I brought back."

"???" Chu Qing was filled with confusion, but she complied anyway, scooping a bowl from the other container Ma Lieven had brought. However, after just two bites, an expression of sheer incredulity appeared on her face. "Honey, why is this rice so delicious?"

Chu Liu, holding her baby nearby, was equally astonished; she had never tasted rice so divine either.

Ma Lieven chuckled. "Realize it now? This is the true Xiangshui Tribute Rice. We never tasted the real thing before, thought whatever we bought was authentic, and ended up paying an idiot tax."

Hearing this, Chu Qing was immediately vexed. "How could Golden Jade Luxury pull something like this? I'm never going there again."

No one liked being played for a fool.

Ma Lieven said triumphantly, "Don't be mad. Fortunately, I met Boss Qin this time and realized I was being duped all along. From now on, I only trust Boss Qin for these things. By the way, you should try this okra, yam, and broccoli too—they're also rare treasures from Boss Qin's place."

These words naturally piqued the curiosity of both women. Just what kind of towering figure was this Boss Qin to make the dignified Ma Lieven speak in such a manner?

The Grade 2 okra, yam, and broccoli lacked flavor and textural enhancements, so they didn't taste like much at first bite.

Yet, as time passed, the sensation shifted. Gradually, a warm current and a feeling of profound comfort blossomed within.

"Mmh… Ah…" Lin Liu, having just finished eating and putting down her bowl, suddenly couldn't help letting out a very suggestive sound.

This caused both Ma Lieven and his wife to stare at her in astonishment.

"That… um…" Lin Liu suddenly turned crimson with embarrassment. She hadn't expected to suddenly feel two streams of warmth rush straight to her chest, and the resulting comfort was simply irresistible, feeling just like—

Naturally, this was the effect of the Grade 2 okra's lactation-boosting attribute [+2], especially since she had just given birth.

With this little interlude, Lin Liu felt too awkward to stay and left with her baby immediately after the meal.

As for Ma Lieven, he wore a wretched grin as he pulled his wife upstairs.

...

That night.

Zhao Moqing stayed at Qin Lin's home for the first time, and the room was filled with an equally ambiguous atmosphere.

Qin Lin hugged Zhao Moqing from behind. "If I'd known, I would've taken you to a hotel first! We can't even celebrate properly now!"

"Hmph, is that all you ever think about?" Zhao Moqing said, blushing furiously.

"Can you blame me? You're the one who asked me to help you organize your little undergarments!" Qin Lin complained bitterly. The soundproofing of this rental house was terrible; they couldn't do a thing.

"You just have a filthy mind!" Zhao Moqing chided coquettishly.

It was a quiet night, yet filled with a unique and lingering flavor.

The next morning, the moment Qin Lin woke up, he checked the light screen in his mind. All the crops had matured. The Xiangshui Tribute Rice had finished growing late last night, but since he was already asleep at the time, he could only harvest it this morning.

He controlled the game character to harvest all the crops and then planted new seeds before retracting his focus. He found that Zhao Moqing was already awake, a pair of watery, beautiful eyes fixed intently on him.

For Zhao Moqing, this night felt entirely different. After all, she was now staying at Qin Lin's house openly and honorably as his wife.

"Get some more rest. I'm going to transport the goods to the manor; I need to deliver those special-grade items personally." Qin Lin kissed Zhao Moqing on the forehead, then got up, washed up, and headed out.

On the other side.

Ma Lieven had also woken up early. Boss Qin's goods had left him feeling like a warrior even after a full night; his mood was marvelous, his entire body bursting with vitality.

This cemented his resolve to maintain a good relationship with Boss Qin, considering these items were exclusively available through him.

Half an hour later, Ma Lieven and his wife showered and went downstairs. As soon as they reached the ground floor, Chu Qing received a message. With a peculiar expression on her face, she asked Ma Lieven, "Honey, where did those things you brought back yesterday come from?"

"What's wrong?" Ma Lieven asked, puzzled.

Chu Qing gestured toward her chest and explained, "Didn't Lin Liu eat some yesterday? When she woke up this morning, her milk supply was so abundant she fed the baby completely, and there was still a ton left over. She never used to have enough for the baby before."

"..." Ma Lieven froze. Not only did it work on men, but it worked on women too?

He immediately pulled out his phone to do a quick search, and sure enough, okra was beneficial not just for men, but for women as well. It was just that the effects of Mr. Qin's special grade varieties were exceptionally potent.

This realization sparked a sudden thought in his mind.

...

When Qin Lin arrived at the warehouse, he went straight into the game, moved the okra, yam, broccoli, strawberries, and watermelons out, and transported them to the manor in batches.

As for the Xiangshui Tribute Rice, he left it inside the game. It wasn't wise to bring too much of it out into the real world; aside from what he kept for personal consumption, he figured he would temporarily sell it within the game.

By the time Qin Lin finished delivering all the goods to the manor, he discovered that Zhao Moqing and Lin Fen had arrived as well.

"Mom wanted to come over, so I brought her along," Zhao Moqing explained.

"Mhm!" Qin Lin nodded.

He knew his mother's personality. He had promised to let her come help at the manor but hadn't fulfilled it yet; now she had seized the opportunity.

As they walked into the lobby together, Chen Dabei came running over, his face plastered with astonishment. "Boss, those watermelon seeds have sprouted!"