193. All are willing to work like dogs and horses.

The intentions had been clearly expressed, so Governor Wen and Du Wenlan exchanged a few pleasantries before rising to leave.

After seeing them off, Liao Ya came running over excitedly and said, "The two officials brought many medicinal herbs and even ambergris."

Lu Yao smiled and said, "I'll learn how to make ambergris myself soon."

The fragrance was of no use to him, but the two women had quite a need for it.

With her eyes sparkling, Liao Ya stared unwaveringly at her junior brother and said admiringly, "You're a big shot now, even third-grade officials have to come and curry favor with you."

"Just forging relationships in advance."

Lu Yao saw it clearly; he was now equivalent to a top-tier technical talent, definitely to be courted and flattered by all manner of people.

He felt somewhat elated after being showered with praise by two third-grade officials. He actually dared to audaciously wrap his arm around his senior sister's waist, teasingly saying,