Chapter 2, Starting Point

Am I an orphan from now on

Lu Tianhao did not explain what is meant by the relationship between supply and demand. To be honest, he himself is still exploring this issue. He only knows that once good things become abundant, they lose their value. However, such good things are extremely difficult to cultivate, and if cultivation fails, it results in a complete loss of investment.

The farmers watched as Lu Tianhao counted the stacks of hundred-yuan bills, then carried out the pots of fresh flowers that had already been planted, all of them dumbfounded

It seems that after moving here, my father and mother have not been in contact again

However, Lu Tianhao did not plant these

In the period that followed, the number of people coming to Lu Tianhao's home to buy flowers gradually increased

During the day, he has to go to school, and in the evening, he must manage household chores. The most troublesome aspect is the ten acres of land at home, which need to be sown in spring and harvested in autumn

Lu Tianhao seemed to hear his father's stern words: "Child, you must pull yourself together! You can do it! Never give up on yourself! Remember, you are Lu Tianhao! You are your father's son! ... You can do it! ..."

Speaking of this 18,000 yuan, even with Lu Tianhao's small mind, he finds it full of irony. Because if his father were still a civil servant, the compensation would have to be at least 200,000 yuan

They were there, busily toiling away at something, and after taking some flowers, they hurriedly left behind a large sum of money

One day, the chubby girl Jiang Tingting secretly asked Lu Tianhao, "What kind of flowers are you selling? Why does one pot cost several hundred yuan?"

People think this child has gone mad, relying on the money left by his father to live, not striving for independence and self-improvement, but instead engaging in all sorts of dubious activities all day long. They are truly worried about how he will manage once he has spent all the money

After careful consideration, Lu Tianhao decided to lease out nine acres of land, which would yield a substantial rental income each year. Following his father's passing, the driver responsible for the accident compensated him with 18,000 yuan. In addition to his father's savings, which amounted to several tens of thousands, it was estimated that this would be sufficient to support his living expenses for several years.

It has been seven days, sustained by the support of the villagers for seven days.

Jiang Tingting shouted, "I will go back and tell my mother!"

Now, after enduring hardships and enjoying the sweetness of life, Lu Tianhao feels that it is time for him to do something else

Lu Tianhao respectfully bowed several times before his father's grave: "Dad, I will live well, I promise you"

The villagers tried to take him to find his mother, but he was refused by Lu Tianhao

Lu Tianhao replied nonchalantly: "Isn't cultivation difficult? This time we didn't manage to cultivate the black tulip, which is a pity. However, perhaps next year we can, and it should be no problem to sell for several tens of thousands and *illustrated* books."

Lu Tianhao's nine acres of land were taken over by the neighboring plump girl's family. The plump aunt, seeing him all alone and pitiful, offered him a rather high price.

Lu Tianhao's own plot of land is located in the backyard of his residence

Lu Tianhao drank it all in one go

A boy who has just turned eleven this year has put in a great deal of effort for these flowers

Jiang Tingting was immediately taken aback: "Ah? This flower is so expensive?"

People only see him making money, but they do not realize the amount of effort and cost he has invested in the process

Lu Tianhao replied expressionlessly: "Is it a lot? It's just some ordinary flowers with decent quality. If you want to talk about good ones... there are a few tulips over there that can sell for several thousand, I suppose that counts as good."

When spring arrives, while others are busy working in the fields, his garden is filled with the blooming of uniquely fragrant flowers

Wolong Town is a grain-producing town, where almost every household is filled with corn and rice, along with a small amount of sugarcane

Ah? Jiang Tingting cannot understand why this is the case

Given the physical condition of a ten-year-old boy, this is indeed an unbearable burden.

That morning, a group of city dwellers, whose origins were unknown, drove their luxury cars directly into this ordinarily unremarkable small town, heading straight for Lu Tianhao's home

He plants flowers

For the word "orphan," the first concept he comprehended was loneliness. With the absence of his father's strict guidance, he also lost his loving care. From that moment on, in this world, he truly found himself all alone.

It should come to an end by today

Although he can cook and do laundry by himself, without food, what will he use to sustain his life

Various flowers

Lu Tianhao sat quietly alone in front of his father's grave, playing the harmonica

However, a surprising scene unfolded

Then, he stood up and walked home

Especially with the books, they are rare and uncommon flowers and plants. Heaven knows where he obtained them, as he has transformed the entire acre into a grand garden

He simply stated, "I can live on my own"

Today is the day of the ritual for the deceased. In rural areas, there are many customs. After a person passes away, their soul must be guided for seven days. He has been here for a full day, and only after the ceremony concluded did the villagers disperse.

Although he is only 10 years old, he clearly understands one thing: his mother may not welcome him coming to disturb her... Moreover... he does not even know where she is.

Jiang Tingting felt as if she had seen God

Lu Tianhao shouted, "You better not say that. If everyone in the town plants flowers, the town will go bankrupt"

The chubby girl next door brought him a bowl of porridge, claiming that it was made by her mother

He does not know why his mother divorced his father, but he is aware that his mother has already remarried

For a ten-year-old boy to live independently is truly not an easy task