Chapter 186

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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!

will only improve the air. It’s a promising project, but I

shrewd businessman. Richard thought, ‘If the retirement home is built, it’ll be partly because of my vineyard’s influence. I can’t let

If I do, those who dislike me will jump at the chance to

moment of thought, a gleam of 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 once I’m done here, I’ll contact

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disbelief for a few seconds, then quickly double–checked

saying you want

giving little away, though his mind was anything but

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I’m willing to steal oranges from my son and grandson, I’m no saint. Watching others profit from my resources would hurt just as much as losing money.

generation while benefiting my business and utilizing Yvonne’s talents is a win for everyone. This plan

contacted his CEO, excited

though he’d just hit the jackpot, Richard smiled and said nothing. Before visiting the vineyard, he had his bodyguard jot down

grapevine where the purple grapes had started to ripen. He stood under the

and he craved something sweet. He debated for a moment whether to pick the grape, unsure if

the urge. He didn’t want to ruin the

made a small profit today and felt satisfied. With light steps, Richard made his way

to say a word;

with a bodyguard carrying a

a car, clearly heading somewhere. Richard’s instincts told him that the jar contained

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

surprised but answered honestly.

it’s a jar of homemade fruit

wine made from fresh fruit,

lit up at the mention of it. He leaned even closer to the car window, his

me smell

for someone else, Richard. I can’t open it.”

was intended as a gift, Richard reluctantly withdrew, his disappointment evident as he

and his

the wine made from those fragrant flowers in your

nodded honestly.

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