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Yvonne had no idea how many people were eyeing her little oranges. The small stash left home was completely gone within three or four days.

But there was good news–Richard’s vineyard on the outskirts of Strate City had a grapevine where the grapes had finally turned purple.

An employee had noticed it during their patrol, snapped a photo, and sent it to the manager, who cautiously forwarded it to Richard.

This time, the greenhouse was up, preventing birds and pests from stealing the fruit. Since then, Richard has become more engaged, visiting the vineyard every few days.

On one of his visits, he discovered something unusual. A company was planning to build houses near his vineyard.

When Richard first bought the land, he had done his research. The area had always been used for animal farming, but neither animal nor plant farming had been profitable—nothing had ever succeeded there.

Over time, it had accumulated several abandoned farms.

The area was relatively remote, and high–priority development projects had never extended this far. So, it had always been considered land with little value.

But not long ago, Richard bought the farm, and soon after, a few others followed suit and purchased land nearby.

At the time, Richard found it quite amusing–who would have thought that the land value would suddenly skyrocket just a month later?

Confused, he decided to ask about it. The company leader recognized him immediately and greeted him with unusually warm hospitality.

During their conversation, Richard learned about how the company had acquired the land.

The CEO of their group had passed through the area last week and was struck by how fresh and clean the air was. After making some inquiries, he found the land was also very affordable, so he decided to build a retirement home there.

The location was very close to Richard’s vineyard.

When business was brought up, Richard’s mind shifted into high gear. He glanced out at his lonely vineyard and began to think deeply.

Richard thought, ‘Funny how no one ever mentioned the air quality before I built the vineyard. In the end, the problem all comes back to my vineyard.‘

Richard squinted thoughtfully, eyeing the smiling man in front of him. He thought, “The younger generation has an eye for business. He saw the potential in this place right away!

air quality make this place perfect for a retirement home. Over time, my vineyard will only improve the

be partly because of my vineyard’s influence. I can’t let this opportunity pass without getting something in return.

do, those who

insight flashed in Richard’s eyes. He turned to the leader beside him and said, “Here’s the deal. I have some ideas about this land. Leave me your CEO’s contact information, and

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frozen in disbelief for a few seconds, then quickly double–checked what

are you saying you want to

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son and grandson, I’m no saint. Watching others profit from my resources

next generation while benefiting my business and utilizing

contacted his CEO,

said nothing. Before visiting the vineyard, he had his bodyguard jot down the

started to ripen. He stood under the vine, gazing up at the small grapes, like the fox in Aesop’s fable

He debated for a

resisted the urge. He didn’t want

today and felt satisfied. With light steps,

say a word; the driver automatically pulled up to the Holmes residence.

with a bodyguard carrying a covered jar as he walked out of

into the passenger seat of a car, clearly heading somewhere. Richard’s instincts

a second thought. He grabbed the passenger door and leaned in, asking the bodyguard,

looked surprised but answered

jar of homemade

from fresh fruit, with a low alcohol content, perfect for casual drinking.

lit up at the mention of it. He leaned even closer to the

me smell

it’s meant for someone else, Richard.

reluctantly withdrew, his disappointment evident as he stepped back.

a thought struck him, and his eyes

from those fragrant flowers in your garden, is

nodded honestly.

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