Her Cultivation Diary-Chapter 1972 - 1739: What to Bring

Huo Xueying was just venting her frustration.

In fact, she rummaged through the house, even made a big round at the supermarket, but in the end, she didn’t prepare anything.

A bit dejected.

Going to someone’s house to eat and drink, how could she go empty-handed?

But the food and drink, what they have at Song Tan’s home is way better than anything outside. Clothing, jewelry, and accessories, she realized at the last class reunion, are worth millions...

Ah!

With her boyfriend about to finish work, she resolutely went to the jewelry store, pondered for a moment, and bought a small, lightweight zodiac pendant.

The recent rise in gold prices made her grit her teeth, but at least she prepared a gift, which finally allowed her to relax about eating and drinking at their home!

When they met at the parking lot, her boyfriend Zheng Qu hesitated for a moment:

"Do you think if I head to the wholesale market and grab a stack of plastic bins now, it’d be too straightforward?"

Huo Xueying also blushed a little: "Although we’re going to eat and take things, doing it so directly might not be suitable..."

The two exchanged uneasy glances.

Thankfully, at this moment Song Tan sent a message:

"You better drive a bigger car. When you leave, besides the specialties we’ll give you, we’d like to ask you to help take some things to Zhu Xin’s place as well..."

As for the fire department and Wu Jing (not a typo), we took one of their retired dogs back then, now the dogs are thriving, often accomplishing great feats.

For sustainable development, and with good reason not to forget those who helped us dig wells, when someone finally goes back and forth from Ning City, naturally they have to take some things along.

When he stated this request, Zheng Qu glanced at his SUV and instantly felt relieved.

Even Huo Xueying wore a smile:

Having tasks for them is great! With tasks to do, it feels less awkward while they eat, drink, and take things there!

Nowadays, with express delivery being so convenient, Song Tan’s message surely aims to reassure them, right?

The two relaxed and Zheng Qu also took out what he had prepared—

Much like Huo Xueying, he didn’t know what to gift, so after much consideration, he bought Qiaoqiao a live streaming stand with tracking.

He scratched his head again: "Originally thought of buying a drone, but the bad quality ones, I fear would break things, and the good quality ones are truly over budget..."

Such are the humble lives of working folks, with barely any savings by year-end.

The two looked each other in the eye, having shamelessly agreed, they no longer dwelled on it, and hurriedly set off!

...

Meanwhile, at the entrance of the courtyard, with some free time finally spared, Wang Qing boarded the car swiftly. The leader sat in the back, still attending to some tasks, and thus the three-headed out lightly and briskly.

"I’ve already booked the rooms; it’s a guesthouse run by Boss Song’s cousin, top-tier room type."

The leader furrowed his brows, then relaxed: "Running a guesthouse in that village, its primary target should be tourists. The pricing for the deluxe suite shouldn’t be high, right?"

Secretary Wang chuckled.

"You indeed understand economics—correct, initially the clientele was fishing folk and occasional overnight guests. Now it’s even favored by patients from the village clinic."

"The priciest king-size room costs over two hundred bucks a night."

Even in Yun City, this price is equivalent to a typical hotel on non-holidays, and the leader indeed felt satisfied.

The driver’s eyes flickered when he heard "clinic patients"—anything medical always triggers concerns about infection risks.

But before he could inquire, Secretary Wang already explained:

"Despite the large number of patients there, disease transmission isn’t a worry, as you know, Doctor Guo’s specialty is in internal health management. That’s the reputation being spread."

With Traditional Chinese Medicine, folks generally wouldn’t travel from far without it being targeted treatment.

The leader nodded approvingly: "You consistently handle matters thoroughly, I have full confidence. But I remember there being two guesthouses in the village, how’s the other one? Is it profitable?"

This brings complexity to the discussion.

Lun Chuan’s guesthouse investment was significant.

The setup alone exceeded two hundred thousand, followed by costly interior furnishings, totaling nearly five hundred thousand.

If it were a hotel putting in such an amount, it would certainly be small and shabby.

But this is a rural guesthouse, with not many room types, not to mention the top two suites are personal dwellings for him and Lun Jing.

With such a large investment, profitability is naturally not apparent now.

However...

Curiously.

Despite an average room price exceeding six hundred, people have consistently booked since opening.

Initially, it was late-night vegetable pickers, then it attracted wealthy folks from the entertainment circle, then affluent patients...

Due to employing few staff, on a full count, they manage to ensure nearly a 50% booking rate every month...

Such a description indeed sounds quite outrageous.

Lun Chuan originally intended this guesthouse as a residential setup for himself and Lun Jing.

The remainder as guesthouse rooms was meant for Lun Jing’s business endeavors.

Profitability wasn’t even considered, just ensuring basic utilities and labor operating costs monthly was the goal.

Unexpectedly, even after calculating like this, there’s still a slight surplus!

After detailing all these intricacies, Secretary Wang adds with slight regret:

"Actually, that guesthouse’s landscaping is extraordinarily beautiful. Various plants and flowers arrayed aesthetically at the entrance, attracting many villagers to take photos nearby, though those not booking can only snap pictures at the perimeter..."

Most importantly, judging by online reviews, staying there includes afternoon tea and desserts made with Lao Song’s family ingredients.

Just for that, staying there suddenly doesn’t seem so luxurious.

But given they’re traveling with the leader now, it’s not suitable for them to stay at such a premium place, they can only indulge their desires internally.

The leader remains oblivious to these internal conflicts.

His trip harbors just two goals: to regulate his health and bring back some specialties.

For instance, tofu products from Yunqiao Village, or vegetables sold by local villagers.

Moreover, chatting with several agricultural students on Song Tan Mountain—a local prestigious agricultural university located in Ning City.

Every autumn harvest season, the university hosts bustling vegetable stalls, having garnered media attention and being highly popular among local residents.

For Song Tan’s family to retain three agricultural students, not only due to attractive salaries but surely there are achievements luring them.

Investigate the development status thoroughly, observe comprehensively, if any unique aspects or challenges in rural economics are identified, it’d make this trip worthwhile.

In summary, the silent driver drove on, each passenger holding distinct expectations.

Yet the driver couldn’t fathom why the leader opted for a remote countryside visit instead of using reputable health team doctors available here.

If Doctor Guo could attract figures like them, he must be a wise elder, full of longevity and with superb medical skills, right?

Considering this, since he’s already here, should he too...