As if a flash of inspiration flashed through his mind, Evelyn Qin's eyes widened in surprise, and he stood up and asked Boss Zhao, "Has the green radish been placed here for a while, exposed to the sun?"
"Yes, what's wrong?" Boss Zhao didn't quite understand. "Don't plants need to photosynthesize? The green radish has so many green leaves and is so lush, it must need a lot of sunlight. I specially chose to introduce the green radish during this period."
This is really taken for granted.
Evelyn Qin didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Who told you that the more leaves a plant has, the more sunlight it needs? Yes, some trees are not afraid of wind and rain, nor are they afraid of the sun's heat. The same is true for plants growing in the wild, but these are all potted plants at home. Even if the green radish is hardy and easy to keep, it doesn't mean it can survive in any situation. The green radish is not afraid of darkness, but it doesn't grow well in a very dark environment, so it needs to be moved to a location with good light regularly. Did the researcher tell you that?"
"But the light should be moderate, it is afraid of the sun!"
Boss Zhao opened his mouth in surprise, "Are you serious? How did you know?"
After saying that, I remembered, "Yes, your family members are all plant researchers, so you have experience."
Evelyn Qin felt a little heavy.
Although humans have made preparations to enter underground shelters, on the one hand, the apocalypse has caused too much destruction to civilization, both in terms of precious information and valuable talents; on the other hand, the shelters are not so easy to stay in. From time to time, the materials of a shelter will age and collapse, and an emergency evacuation will be necessary. This evacuation process will also lose some carefully preserved information.
Unfortunately, this kind of loss is uncontrollable, which results in some things being preserved intact while others are completely gone.
Of course, the national order is still there, and each large refuge will back up the fire they consider extremely precious, but obviously, the genes of the green ivy are still preserved, just like other seed banks, but the knowledge of its maintenance is gone.
It's not just the green ivy. Five hundred years after the end of the world, a lot of knowledge that was just common sense to humans before the end of the world has become rare.
Although Boss Zhao thought what Evelyn Qin said made sense, he couldn't let Evelyn Qin take any precious natural plants for experiments, so he was very stingy and only gave Evelyn Qin one pot, asking her to make a comparison. If it was proved that this pot of green ivy was in better condition, he would rescue the others.
Evelyn Qin was not angry that he did not believe in himself.
It is actually best to keep it as it is before seeing the results. At least it can still survive. But if you let someone who does not have any authority tinker with it, all the plants may be killed.
Evelyn Qin didn't use any special abilities, but handled the situation according to what he knew. He first loosened the soil and then cut off the yellow leaves. This drastic operation made Boss Zhao feel very distressed.
He thought that the leaves had not completely withered yet and might be able to be saved, but he had already agreed to let Evelyn Qin handle the whole thing with the pot of green ivy, so he could only turn his head away and not look at it, thinking viciously in his heart: Just two days, no progress in two days, get out of here!
Apart from the possible problems, caring for plants is indeed a very easy task, especially since there are not many potted plants in Xinxin Flower Language.
Evelyn Qin was very satisfied with this workload.
Before leaving get off work, she specially injected some vitality into the withered green ivy, hoping that they could hold on a little longer and survive.
I get off work at five and it's already half past five when I get home.
Qin Huijun and Nathaniel Qin had just finished their land reclamation and were cooking sweet potato porridge. They were relieved to see Evelyn Qin coming back.
"Where have you been, sis? I thought you were lost?"
Nathaniel Qin looked up at her. This angle was particularly cute. Evelyn Qin couldn't help but touch his head. "Well, I found a job, but it's a probation period now. I have to pass the probation period before I can become a regular employee."
Nathaniel Qin shouted in surprise, "Wow, sister, you are amazing. You found a job so quickly!"
Aunt Wang, who was already eating sweet potato rice, couldn't help but say sarcastically, "How can you find a good job when you are skinny and short-lived? I'm afraid you will be fired after just one day of trial."
Evelyn Qin smiled and said, "Then you don't have to worry about it, Aunt Wang."
Qin Huijun heard something strange and was afraid that this job was not that simple. She said, "The sweet potato porridge is almost ready. Fengfeng, go get a big bowl and I'll make some egg soup to celebrate your sister finding a job."
That night, Evelyn Qin drank egg soup and fell asleep with great expectations, without noticing Qin Huijun's hesitant look.
Boss Zhao set her working hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an hour and a half for lunch and rest.
Evelyn Qin hurried to the flower shop after breakfast. The door was open and Boss Zhao was looking at the pots of green ivy on the shelves with an extremely ugly expression.
After yesterday's direct sunlight, the problem with the green ivy has become more serious.
Evelyn Qin was not afraid of him and walked straight to a corner. She had let the green ivy dry in the sun before, so she moved it to this shady place and used her supernatural powers to check it. Evelyn Qin raised her eyebrows in surprise.
The vitality of the green radish has become much stronger, and the difference can be directly felt by the supernatural power.
It’s so effective?
She suddenly realized that she could no longer look at these natural plants with the same perspective as before.
She used to think that her boss was short-sighted, thinking that the green ivy needed a lot of sunlight just because it had many leaves. But now she thinks that perhaps after more than 500 years of the apocalypse, the characteristics of many plants have changed. Or maybe they are all trying to save themselves and adapt to this new world.
Evelyn Qin's heart sank, and he decided to be more careful when taking care of natural plants in the future.
"Xiao Qin, you are here. This is the green radish I gave you yesterday. Can I have a look?"
Boss Zhao finally noticed Evelyn Qin.
She didn't hold out much hope, and her expression was dejected. She was prepared in her heart, muttering softly, "Oh, this green ivy should not survive. I shouldn't have listened to that researcher's trickery and introduced it. Can I really only take it back and cook a dish like they said..."
Evelyn Qin's mouth twitched, and he handed the potted plant in his hand to Boss Zhao.
This green ivy is too small and doesn’t grow well, so the pot is also small.
Boss Zhao held the basin, his expression slightly changed, "Huh? Its vitality seems to be much stronger?"
He immediately put the basin on the shelf and stroked it carefully with his hand, as if he was feeling something.
Evelyn Qin looked at him.
People with special abilities can recognize other people with similar abilities, but Boss Zhao does not have any special abilities.
"Can you tell?" she asked, a little surprised.
Boss Zhao had already withdrawn his hand and was carefully observing the leaves of the green radish. Hearing this, he was very proud, "Of course, my affinity for wood is as high as 45."
"Then you didn't become a spiritual master?" Evelyn Qin was surprised. Looking at Boss Zhao's appearance, it didn't seem like he couldn't afford the awakening potion.
This incident seemed to have touched Boss Zhao's sore spot. He frowned and said angrily, "Do you think it's that easy to become a wood spirit master? My affinity for wood is only 45. I've tried low-level and mid-level awakening potions but they didn't work. Now I can only try to buy high-level potions, but high-level awakening potions are not that easy to get. They are very expensive and there is no market for them."
Evelyn Qin realized that each potion could only be taken once.
"Although I haven't become a wood spirit master, I have a strong sense of plants. I can quickly detect diseases on plants. Otherwise, I wouldn't dare to open a flower shop."
Boss Zhao just said a few proud words, and couldn't help but look at Evelyn Qin, "Your experience is indeed good. You actually know the habits of green radish. Could it be that green radish has been cultivated in the capital?"
Evelyn Qin shook her head, "I don't know. I seldom go out. I used to stay at home underground. I only know this because I occasionally hear my elders mention it."
Boss Zhao felt a little sympathetic when he thought of the stepmother she mentioned. "Although I don't know if you know how to take care of other plants, you are still very good at taking care of the green radish. I have decided to hire you. The basic salary is 20 yuan per month. If you help sell or rescue certain plants, you can get a commission. I will give you 10%."
Evelyn Qin didn't think it was too little and agreed immediately.
Without Boss Zhao's platform, others would not dare to entrust precious natural plants to her for treatment.
"Okay then, I'll leave these green radishes to you to take care of."
"Wait a minute, boss." Evelyn Qin pointed at the withered green radish carefully, "If I save them..."
"I'll calculate your commission!" Boss Zhao said unhappily, "You are so calculating at such a young age."
Evelyn Qin explained helplessly, "I lost my foundation and almost died after I found my mother. My mother spent all her money to treat my illness. Now my family lives in a shantytown and is waiting for my salary to improve their lives."
Boss Zhao said nothing more.
There were no customers in the flower shop the entire morning, but Boss Zhao was not in a hurry. He just watched Evelyn Qin diligently taking care of the green ivy, observing the soil and the leaves. He even made a sun-proof curtain for the shelf where the green ivy was placed to block out the extremely hot light.
He thought to himself: What Xiao Qin said seems to make some sense.
At noon, he said, "I'm going to the store next door to buy some food. From now on, I'll include a meal. You can take care of the store."
Evelyn Qin agreed.
Boss Zhao left, but the two bodyguards he hired were still guarding the door. These two bodyguards were also working very hard. Although there was a sunshade shed in front of the flower shop, the sun was too strong and could not block much light. Evelyn Qin was indoors, and Boss Zhao often sprayed water to maintain the humidity, so the temperature was lower, but the two bodyguards outside were sweating profusely, and their clothes were wet and dry, dry and wet. Evelyn Qin could not do anything, so he handed them two glasses of water from time to time.
Boss Zhao didn't say anything when he saw it.
Evelyn Qin was pleasantly surprised when he found that the lunch he bought was rice with one meat dish and one vegetable dish. However, as soon as he put it in his mouth, his face immediately turned expressionless.
It wasn't that bad, it was much better than 007 sweet potato, but she had too high expectations for rice.
It would be much calmer to give up the fantasy at this time.
Gradually, I can taste some flavor.
The meat had a medicinal smell and it was hard to tell what kind it was. It must have been cloned in a biological factory. In comparison, the green vegetables seemed fresher and sweeter. The rice gave Evelyn Qin the feeling of eating bran and was spicy in the throat, but the taste was relatively light. It was so pure and unpretentious among all the dishes that seemed to have overturned seasoning bottles. Isn't this exactly the positioning of white rice?
It may seem tasteless, but it tastes delicious when paired with other dishes.
Evelyn Qin smiled unconsciously.
When Boss Zhao saw this, he felt even more sorry for the child. His own food standard was relatively high, but he was reluctant to give such good things to his employees, especially the two bodyguards who had big appetites. He often gave himself a snack at night. Besides, the failure to introduce Green Ivy was a big loss for him, so he became even more frugal.
So the quality of this lunch was even lower, and he couldn't eat any more after just two bites.
As a result, Evelyn Qin, who came from the imperial capital, ate with gusto.
How difficult her life was when she was making a living under her stepmother.
Boss Zhao secretly made up his mind to treat Evelyn Qin to a big meal after she saved this batch of green radishes.
The little money spent on the celebration is nothing compared to the investment in the green ivy, but people with experience in caring for plants are hard to come by.
Two guests came in the afternoon.
When someone came over, Boss Zhao's face looked rather ugly, but he still greeted the other person.
The man spent an hour in the store, carefully looking at all the potted plants, but ended up not buying anything.
After he left, Boss Zhao complained to Evelyn Qin, "Li Yaocheng is such a stingy guy. His family is not without money. His son is very successful. Before, his family bought a big house and brought back two potted plants from me. The old man was so distressed that he came to my house and asked to return them. I knew he didn't take good care of the plants when I saw the wilted plants. Of course I didn't accept them. Then he made a scene in the store and wanted me to change two pots for him. Fortunately, his son was more understanding and dragged him back."
"This old man is very vindictive. He comes to my store every afternoon when he is free, and doesn't buy anything just for free!"
Boss Zhao was very angry. "Xiao Qin, I think you feel the same way. There are many natural plants in my shop. It is comfortable to stay here. It can clear the lungs, nourish the skin and detoxify. If it is not a business, I will kick him out if I refuse customers!"
Evelyn Qin listened carefully and nodded from time to time. She knew that Boss Zhao was not exaggerating.
These natural plants do have something special. It's not just their vigorous vitality, but also because with every breath they release not only fresh oxygen, but also some vital energy. These lively and agile vital energy is very beneficial to the human body.
However, Evelyn Qin did not use his supernatural power to absorb as much as he could.
Such plundering will not improve her abilities much, but it will have a greater impact on the natural plants in the house.
They are still too small to withstand such destruction.
Now she was mobilizing her special powers, as if simulating the breathing of plants to form a cycle, which was continuous. Although the effect would not be too obvious, it would benefit both parties.
Boss Zhao's anger finally disappeared after the second customer bought a potted plant.
Evelyn Qin was shocked to find that this potted plant actually cost thirty-six yuan.
Thirty-six, her one and a half months salary.
In particular, Evelyn Qin discovered that Wang Qiuer's monthly salary of twelve yuan was already considered a high salary, and Qin Huijun's nine yuan was also good. First, it was paid by the government, and second, the physical work was relatively heavy. The more common salary in the city center was five or six yuan, and three or four yuan was also available. But in this case, they often had to work an extra job, otherwise they would not be able to support themselves.
As for her, being able to take care of natural plants is considered a high-paid skilled worker.
Some people cannot get enough food, while others can buy natural plants at will and pursue enjoyment. Evelyn Qin thought to himself, as expected, no matter which world it is, there are both poor and rich people.
At this time, Evelyn Qin didn't know that the so-called natural plants were not as simple as she thought. They were not just for beautiful display at home.
The customer carefully paid the money to Boss Zhao, his face full of heartache. He held the potted plant carefully and kept asking the boss if he could take it back for treatment if anything went wrong. Only after hearing Boss Zhao's assurance that he would definitely pay for it did he breathe a sigh of relief and leave.
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