Xu Xiaoyu was the only one not smiling. She didn’t understand what Xiao Lu found amusing.
She and Wu Shuchen had arrived late and were unaware of Guo Xuyang’s intention to buy a farm, nor its price.
Moreover, four hundred thousand US dollars in exchange for fiat currency was only about three million, which, to her, was truly not much.
“Let’s go, let’s head downstairs to eat something,” Guo Xuyang led the way into the elevator.
The hotel offered breakfast, but it was mostly milk and pastries, which he truly couldn’t get used to.
It was a shame there was no lamb soup sold here.
He suddenly remembered that the farm had ready-made stoves. His mind, meanwhile, was filled with lamb.
“Xiao Lu, can we use the stoves at the farm freely?”
“Strictly speaking, those are private property and cannot be used. I wonder why Mr. Liu is asking this?”
“I want to get some lamb and cook it myself at that place. It would be much more comfortable than eating breakfast anywhere else,” Guo Xuyang said.
“I’ll call the farm owner first. Since we intend to acquire his farm anyway.”
“That works. Could you ask him in advance if we can use it? And is he available this morning? We should try to finalize it in one go.”
“No problem,” Xiao Lu said, dialing the number posted online.
“Mr. Verto, I saw your farm for sale announcement online. I wonder if you’re available today? If you have time, we could sit down and talk. That’s great. Where are you now? Oh, I don’t quite understand the place you mentioned. How about this, we meet at your farm. If it’s suitable, we can complete the paperwork today. Yes, I’m ready. Yes, this is my phone number. We haven’t had breakfast yet. Seeing that your stove is still usable, could we use it? Okay, thank you very much. We’ll see you at noon, goodbye!”
“What did he say?” Guo Xuyang asked.
“He agreed to meet at the farm to discuss, but he can only make it at noon.”
“Then we’ll wait for him at the farm.”
“I’m sorry, I have classes this morning. Please take me back to school first,” Xu Xiaoyu said.
“Let’s drop Ms. Xu off first, then we’ll go to the farm,” Guo Xuyang said to Xiao Lu.
After bullying her yesterday, it wasn’t good to gather together again today.
Furthermore, she was not wearing anything underneath. Guo Xuyang couldn’t help but look down.
Seeing his gaze, Xu Xiaoyu’s face immediately turned red, and she quickly covered herself with her hands. She couldn’t help but curse him as a pervert in her heart.
This small gesture went unnoticed as the others were still discussing what to eat.
“If we go to the farm now, it’ll be noon by the time the lamb is cooked. How about we find a place to grab a quick meal? Xiaoyu still needs to go back to school, we can’t let her attend class on an empty stomach,” Li Minyu said.
“Then let’s find a shop by the roadside to make do. I’ll treat everyone to delicious lamb soup at noon. I guarantee you’ve never had lamb like this before,” Guo Xuyang said.
“Is it really that delicious? I haven’t had lamb soup in a long time. Most places here serve grilled lamb,” Sun Yue said.
“Once the lamb is cooked when we get back, you’ll know. Xiao Lu, find a place to buy a few fast-food meals, we’ll eat on the way.”
“Okay, Mr. Liu.”
Each of them had a fast-food meal, a hot dog with a hot drink, and that was their breakfast.
“I’ll pick you up at noon for lamb soup. This stuff is great for your health,” Guo Xuyang said to Xu Xiaoyu as she got out of the car at the school entrance.
“No need. I never want to see you again. Please don’t bother me in the future.”
“Then make sure to keep warm these next few days. And don’t wear so little clothing.”
This statement made Xu Xiaoyu stumble, almost falling. She knew Guo Xuyang was definitely doing it on purpose.
The people in the car looked at Guo Xuyang, then at Xu Xiaoyu, whose walking posture was not quite right, and seemed to understand something.
“Mr. Liu, you’re amazing,” Xiao Lu said, giving Guo Xuyang a thumbs up.
“Keep driving. The lamb I’m treating you to at noon is something I brought from very, very far away. After your first bite, you’ll definitely want a second. It would be a loss if she doesn’t come,” Guo Xuyang said.
“Mr. Liu, where is the lamb? Why don’t I see you carrying any lamb?” Xiao Lu asked.
“That’s a secret, of course, I can’t tell you.”
The group drove to the farm, chatting and laughing.
“The location of this farm is really good. It’s not far from the main road, and it’s very flat. I really don’t know why the farm owner is willing to sell such a good place,” Sun Yue said, looking at the vast land.
“He doesn’t want to live in this place anymore. He yearns for the outside world, so he wants to sell this farm,” Xiao Lu explained from the side.
“There’s an old saying that wealth doesn’t pass three generations. It seems this applies to foreigners as well,” Guo Xuyang said.
“Their families haven’t reached a certain level yet. They are just ordinary farm owners. Families with long histories like the Du Ponts, Rothschilds, and Rockefellers often achieve such brilliant results through the efforts of several generations. They are not on the same level,” Sun Yue said.
“However, it’s still quite good that these farm owners own so much land. At least they worked hard for it. It’s a pity that their descendants don’t cherish the achievements of the older generation and are willing to sell it. In our hometown, we’d say they are betraying their ancestors. I really don’t know how their deceased ancestors would view their descendants,” Guo Xuyang said.
“Stop being so sentimental. Didn’t you say you were going to cook lamb soup? Hurry up,” Li Minyu interrupted their conversation.
“That’s easy. You guys go clean up the kitchen first. It’s been who knows how long since anyone has been here. I’ll go wash the lamb and come back to chop it up and start cooking.”
As Guo Xuyang spoke, he walked towards a small river.
“Out,” he murmured, taking out a piece of lamb weighing over ten pounds and washing it in the river water.
One had to admit, the environment here was excellent. The water in the small river was crystal clear, and many fish, whose names he didn’t know, were swimming about.
With mountains, water, and fertile land, it would be even better if a few more small buildings were built here.
He just didn’t know what procedures were needed to build houses here.
However, all this could be handed over to Xiao Lu and his girlfriend to manage, while he only needed to grasp the general direction. A manor-style villa would be built, as there was plenty of land.
He became lost in thought for a moment, until Li Minyu, with his bulging stomach, came up beside him, bringing him back to reality.
“What are you doing? I’ve been calling you for ages and you’re not responding?”
“What do you think about building a manor-style villa here?” Guo Xuyang asked.
“A manor-style villa? How much land would that take?”
“We have plenty of land anyway.”
“You haven’t bought it yet.”
“Is buying it a problem? If not, we can just add more money. Problems that can be solved with money are not problems.”
“Who can compare to you? Only you could be so extravagant.” Li Minyu gave him a sidelong glance.