Xu Hengshan lives in the Jianglin Villa Community, which is not far from the crazy campus, surrounded by mountains and rivers, and the surrounding natural ecological environment is excellent, which is probably the reason why Xu Hengshan chose to retire here.

Strongly invited by Xu Hengshan, Sui Ge went to Xu Hengshan's home as a guest.

In fact, even if Xu Hengshan's invitation was not so strong, Sui Ge decided to go cheekily, so as to increase the chance of getting along with Tang Yuxi, and it is obviously very important to have a good relationship with Xu Hengshan's quasi-grandfather.

Xu Hengshan seems to be a flower lover, and the front and back yards of the villa are all gardens. He seemed to have a good impression of Sui Ge's classmates, so when he arrived at home, the first thing he did was to take Sui Ge to admire his garden, and Tang Yuxi had to accompany him.

Xu Hengshan has obviously spent a lot of money on his garden, and even some luxury: all stainless steel structure, high-tech light collector, temperature and humidity automatic control...... The cost is definitely worth more than the decoration and furniture of his home.

Most of Xu Hengshan's gardens are filled with flowers and bonsai, as well as some vine plants. Judging from the types of flowers and plants he raised, it shows that he has basically stopped engaging in agricultural scientific research, and is completely for leisure.

"Xiao Sui, I know that you have a nickname called 'Brother Weed', which shows that you are very good at raising flowers and grass." Xu Hengshan said, "Tell me, how are these flowers and plants of mine raised?" ”

"This ...... Do you always want to listen to the truth or lie? Sui Ge asked.

"Of course it's true." Xu Hengshan said, "My old man is not the kind of person who only likes to listen to flattery. ”

"Then I'll be blunt—" Sui Ge said, "In my opinion, these flowers and plants that you have raised are really not very good. ”

"You talk nonsense!" Tang Yuxi hurriedly retorted, "My grandfather is the top agricultural expert in the country, and he can't raise flowers and plants!" ”

Sui Ge said with a smile: "Professor Xu's professional knowledge is naturally unquestionable, and it is also something I admire. However, raising flowers and grass is different from crop cultivation and planting, and Professor Xu must not have raised flowers and grass for a few years. The state of growth of these flowers and plants, in my opinion, can only be regarded as a very average level. ”

"Good!" Xu Hengshan said briskly, "The young man is good, dare to tell me the truth." When my students and friends came before, I knew that even I didn't think these flowers and plants were very good. I compared it with the flowers and plants in the flower and bird market, and it is indeed not as good as those flower farmers in other people. ”

"This is natural." Sui Ge said, "Professor Xu should have read books on flower maintenance and have rich theoretical knowledge, but knowledge cannot replace experience. ”

"Yes, knowledge is no substitute for experience." Xu Hengshan nodded, and then said, "Come, go see my baby." ”

The treasure Xu Hengshan said is actually a pot of chrysanthemums. He led Sui Ge to a beautiful wooden flower stand, on which more than a dozen pots of chrysanthemums were neatly placed, and these chrysanthemums were growing quite well, and some of them had already grown buds. However, the chrysanthemum at the top of the trellis is a little bad, although it has grown a thumb-sized white and red bud, but the bud has not yet bloomed, it is already a little bad, the flower stem below is also bent, and the leaves are all listless.

"Alas, an old friend heard that I now like to raise some flowers and plants, so he sent me a few chrysanthemum seeds, and he ended up raising such a plant. I saw that it was about to bloom, but in a blink of an eye, I was sick, as if I couldn't live. I also invited a few friends from the scientific community to come and enjoy the chrysanthemums after a while, and if this one all died, it wouldn't be interesting. Touching the flower pot, Xu Hengshan said distressedly.

Sui Ge took a closer look at this chrysanthemum and said, "Hey, isn't this the 'Danfeng Drinking Snow' chrysanthemum of Huangshan?" Unexpectedly, there are still now. ”

This time it was Xu Hengshan's turn to be surprised. Sui Ge only glanced at it a few times, and recognized that this was the best "Danfeng Drinking Snow" in the chrysanthemum, which was really not simple. You must know that this kind of chrysanthemum only grows in the steep place of the cliff of the Yellow Mountain, and it is rumored that it has become extinct. Many people don't say they've seen it, and they're afraid they haven't even heard of it. Even when this chrysanthemum is in full bloom, I'm afraid that few people will be able to recognize it. Xu Hengshan invited his friends to enjoy the chrysanthemum, originally planning to let his friends guess the origin of the chrysanthemum as a pastime.

Xu Hengshan didn't know that there was a technique called "Spirit Grass Four Diagnosis Techniques" in Shennong's Immortal Grass Recipe, which could diagnose the habits, medicinal properties, spirituality and nature of any kind of herb and tree, and even with this technique, some spiritual weeds and herbs could be cultivated into real spirit grasses. Therefore, it is easy to identify the origin of a plant and heal several flowers and plants.

Surprised for a moment, Xu Hengshan's confidence in Sui Ge suddenly increased, and he asked eagerly: "Xiao Sui, your vision is really powerful, so is there a way to heal this chrysanthemum?" ”

Sui Ge said: "I am a little sure. But I'll have to touch it first and take a closer look. ”

"Okay. But be careful, it's already fragile. Xu Hengshan said nervously.

Sui Ge gently pressed the stem of the chrysanthemum with two fingers, and then touched the leaf again, as if a doctor was taking the pulse of a patient. Then, he picked up a bit of soil from the flower pot and asked, "The soil in the flower pot should have been collected from the Yellow Mountain, right?" ”

Xu Hengshan nodded, a little shocked in his heart, and said, "How can you see it?" ”

Sui Ge smiled faintly and said, "If the soil is not made locally, there is no way for it to take root and sprout. Your friend must know this and will mail it to you. ”

"That's true." Xu Hengshan already had full confidence in Sui Ge, and said, "Then how should it be treated?" ”

"This chrysanthemum is not sick at all." Sui Ge said amazingly, "It's just not spiritual!" ”

"No spirits?"

"Hmm." Sui Ge continued, "This chrysanthemum is called Danfeng Drinking Snow. Danfeng, talking about the color and shape of its flowers, is like a danfeng holding its head high. Drinking snow is talking about its wind bones, only after drinking snow with proud frost, it will bloom fresher and brighter! That's why there is a saying that 'Qiu Ju is proud of frost, and Danfeng drinks snow'. The temperature and humidity of your roof garden are very suitable for the growth of flowers and plants, but it is isolated from wind, frost and rain, and if it is other chrysanthemums, it will naturally bloom brightly in this environment. But this chrysanthemum will not, otherwise it would not be called the best in the chrysanthemum, ranking among the top ten famous chrysanthemums such as 'Green Peony', 'Huangshi Gong', and 'Jade Pot Spring'. To make it bloom, it must be tempered by wind, frost, rain and dew, and the greenhouse garden will only wear out its spirit and bones. It's like a chicken coop, you can never raise a real eagle. ”

"It's really better to listen to your words than ten years of books."

Xu Hengshan said convincingly, "Xiao Sui, I really didn't expect you to know so much. Chicken cages can't raise real eagles, this is really reasonable, it seems that you are really talented in flower and plant maintenance...... Oh, then according to you, just put it in the open air, and that's it? ”

Tang Yuxi was also slightly moved, for the first time, she felt that this "little **" seemed to have some connotation, and she paid a little attention to what Sui Ge said.

Sui Ge nodded and said, "Well, basically, just keep it in the open air." However, it needs to be given some suitable soil. If Professor Xu can trust me, Dirt, I'll go find you some. ”

"That's good. Wait here while I'm going to find some suitable dirt. Sui Ge said.

"Let the brook give you a ride." Xu Hengshan said.

About half an hour later, Sui Ge returned, bringing back a small bag of black iron-colored dirt.

When Sui Ge poured the soil into the flower pot, Xu Hengshan smelled a few faint wisps of fragrance.

"Xiao Sui, what kind of soil are you, why do you still have a little fragrance?" Xu Hengshan said strangely.

"Professor Xu, I'm afraid you smell the fragrance of flowers." Sui Ge laughed and leveled the soil in the pot with his hands.

These black and iron-colored soils are actually the soil where Sui Ge raised the silver sound spirit beetle. Ever since he subdued the Yinyin Cricket, Sui Ge kept it in an iron box on the balcony with some dirt in it. Because over time, these soils will be contaminated with the aura of the silver sound spirit python and gradually turn into spiritual soil.

Chrysanthemums like "Danfeng Drinking Snow" can be called the best in chrysanthemums, not only with wind bones, but also with spirituality. The reason why this kind of chrysanthemum only grows in the steep cliffs of Huangshan is because they not only need to be nourished by nutrients in the soil, but also need to be nourished by the aura between heaven and earth. And only in famous mountains and steep places, they can absorb enough aura.

The soil of Huangshan certainly has a certain spiritual aura, but it is still not a spiritual box. Sui Ge put the spirit box into the flower pot so that this chrysanthemum could absorb enough spiritual energy.

With the nourishment of aura, and then after the tempering of wind, frost, rain and dew, this "Danfeng Drinking Snow" will naturally bloom with strong bones and gorgeous unparalleled.

"Alright, now you can put it in the open air. Professor Xu, where are you going to put it? Sui Ge asked Xu Hengshan.

"Hmm...... It is not appropriate to put it on the lawn below. Kitchen...... No, it's better to put it on the balcony of my bedroom. Xu Hengshan thought twice before making a decision.

So, Sui Ge helped Xu Hengshan carry the flower pot to the balcony of his bedroom.

After placing the flower pot, Xu Hengshan looked at it again and again, and then said: "Xiao Sui, I feel that this chrysanthemum is already more energetic than before." ”

"yes, that's for the best." Sui Ge said, "If there is nothing else, I will go back first." ”

"Don't worry. I have to have a cup of tea, and I'm really bothering you today. Xiaoxi, go make a pot of tea for Xiao Sui, use my special Longjing. Xu Hengshan said, he had to keep Sui Ge for a cup of tea.

Hearing that he could drink the tea made by Tang Yuxi himself, Sui Ge naturally couldn't move.

Xu Hengshan said while drinking tea: "Xiao Sui, you don't know, since my wife died, I have put all my energy on these flowers and plants, and this is already my only fun. I'm not afraid of your jokes, if this chrysanthemum really dies, I guess it will be sad for several days. After all, it was planted by my own hands, and I have feelings......"

Sui Ge took the tea brewed by Xu Hengshan, drank it all, and felt that his mouth was full of fragrance, and the tea made by Tang Yuxi was really delicious. Sui Ge's gaze was cast towards Tang Yuxi, and suddenly, his gaze was attracted by something in the corner of the living room, and his eyes lit up suddenly, as if he had found some rare treasure.

What caught Sui Ge's eye was a decorative painting, framed.

But to be precise, it is not a painting at all, but a plant specimen.

Inside the frame, there is a branch of an ancient pine tree, with a cluster of pine needles at the top, and there are only nine of them. These nine pine needles are thinner and longer than those of ordinary pine trees, about 15 centimeters long, and the needles are extremely sharp. What's even more bizarre is that these pine needles seem to be heavy, and each one hangs from the ground, which looks unique.

This is - nine-leaf hanging needle pine!

Sui Ge was horrified.