Chapter 132 Rare Flowers
Xiao Mansion, back garden.
Zhang Anjie stood by the flower bed with his hands on his hips, looking very proud.
Shen Dingli was the servant in charge of sweeping the floor in the Xiao residence. Standing next to Zhang Anjie, he patted his shoulder and praised him, "You're great, boy. When the young lady and the mistress chose you from so many gardeners, I thought they did it because you didn't want any money. I didn't expect you to be so good at it. You really got rid of all the bugs in the flower bed!"
Zhang Anjie put his hands on his waist, with a smug smile on his face. Hearing Shen Dingli's praise, he was even more delighted: "Of course, don't you see who I am! The insects in this flower bed, as long as they meet me, Zhang Anjie, that will be their doom!"
Zhang Anjie listened to Shen Dingli's praise, his face was filled with a proud smile, his eyes sparkled with confidence. He looked up at the flower bed, as if admiring his own masterpiece.
"This is all part of my job. Thank you for the compliment, Brother Shen." Zhang Anjie responded modestly, but the proud tone betrayed him.
At this time, Xiao Wen, the eldest daughter of the Xiao family, slowly came over. She was wearing a lavender dress and walked lightly, like a blooming flower. There was a hint of approval in her eyes, but her face remained calm.
"Zhang Anjie, you are really capable." Xiao Wen said softly, with a barely perceptible joy in her tone.
Zhang Anjie was delighted and bowed his head quickly, "Miss, you are too kind. This is what I should do."
Xiao Wen smiled slightly, with a gentle light in her eyes. She walked to the flower bed and gently stroked the blooming flowers, as if she was stroking her own child.
"Shen Dingli, you just said that Zhang Anjie got rid of all these bugs?" Xiao Wen suddenly asked.
Shen Dingli nodded and explained with a smile, "Yes, Miss. Zhang Anjie not only got rid of the insects, but also made the flowers grow more colorful and eye-catching. I watched him tidy up the flower beds, and I was really impressed."
Xiao Wen nodded slightly and turned to look at Zhang Anjie: "What method did you use?"
Zhang Anjie thought for a moment, then replied, "Miss, the method I used is 'loosening without blocking'. I first cleared the weeds in the flower bed to give the flowers and plants more space to grow. Then, I used a special insect repellent that can drive away insects without harming the flowers and plants."
Xiao Wen's eyes flashed with curiosity: "Specially made insect repellent? It sounds interesting. Can you share it with me?"
Zhang Anjie smiled slightly and took out a bottle of insect repellent from his arms: "Miss, this is what I mixed myself. If you don't mind, I can give you some."
Xiao Wen took the insect repellent, sniffed it gently, and a satisfied smile appeared on her face: "It smells so good, I didn't expect you have this skill. Zhang Anjie, you are really a talent."
Zhang Anjie smiled shyly, but his heart was filled with joy.
At this time, Xiao Wen suddenly made a request: "Zhang Anjie, I want you to be the head gardener of the Xiao Mansion, responsible for managing all the flowers and plants in the mansion. What do you think?"
Zhang Anjie was stunned. He didn't expect Xiao Wen to make such a request. He lowered his head and thought for a moment.
"Miss, I'm just an ordinary gardener and I'm afraid I can't take on such a heavy responsibility." Zhang Anjie said modestly.
Xiao Wen smiled gently: "Zhang Anjie, you don't have to be modest. I believe in your ability and I believe you are qualified for this position. Are you willing to accept this challenge?"
Zhang Anjie's eyes flashed with determination: "Miss, I am willing to accept this challenge. I will do my best to make the flowers and plants in the Xiao Mansion more luxuriant."
Xiao Wen nodded with satisfaction and turned to leave. Zhang Anjie and Shen Dingli looked at each other and saw the joy and excitement in each other's eyes.
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Xiao Wen looked around in the garden and called Zhang Anjie's name softly.
There was no movement.
There was a flash of anger in Xiao Wen's eyes. It was a date they had agreed on.
Zhang Anjie was late. She bit her lip and looked around again. After making sure that no one was around, she couldn't help but raise her voice: "Zhang Anjie, come out!"
Just then, there was a slight noise from the flowers, and Zhang Anjie's head popped out from behind a cluster of blooming flowers. He smiled sheepishly, brushed off the dirt on his body, and walked out.
"Miss, I'm sorry, I'm late." Zhang Anjie apologized while secretly observing Xiao Wen's expression.
Xiao Wen stared at him coldly, with a hint of reproach in her eyes: "How can you break your promise to me?"
Zhang Anjie scratched his head and explained awkwardly: "Actually, I just found a rare flower in the garden and wanted to study it, so I wasted time."
Xiao Wen heard this, and the anger on her face slowly dissipated, replaced by curiosity: "Oh? What kind of flower is so rare?"
Zhang Anjie's eyes flashed with pride. He walked up to Xiao Wen and pointed at a small lavender flower: "This is what I found. It's called 'Meng Hui'. It only blooms at night and is very beautiful."
Xiao Wen looked at the small flower with a flash of surprise in her eyes. She gently touched the petals and said with emotion: "I didn't expect that there is such a treasure in our Xiao Mansion's garden."
The two of them were enjoying the flowers and chatting. Zhang Anjie carefully explained the knowledge of various flowers to Xiao Wen, while Xiao Wen listened attentively and asked her own questions from time to time. At this time, Zhang Anjie's expression became serious, and his eyes were full of love for flowers.
"Miss, I have always felt that flowers and plants are also living things. They need our love and care. Just like this 'Dream Back' plant, it will only show its beauty when night falls."
Xiao Wen was touched when she heard this. She looked at Zhang Anjie and felt warm in her heart. She suddenly felt that this usually taciturn gardener actually had a warm heart.
"Zhang Anjie, do you really like flowers and plants?" Xiao Wen asked softly.
Zhang Anjie nodded with a firm expression: "Yes, I like flowers and plants. I like their beauty, and I like the happiness they bring to people even more."
Xiao Wen looked at Zhang Anjie and could not help but feel a little respect in her heart. She suddenly felt that this gardener was not ordinary. She smiled and said, "Well, the garden will be handed over to you from now on. I believe you will take good care of it."
A hint of surprise flashed in Zhang Anjie's eyes. He didn't expect Xiao Wen to trust him so much. He nodded solemnly: "Miss, don't worry, I will do my best to take good care of the garden."
One day, Xiao Wen looked at the flowers blooming in the garden and said to Zhang Anjie: "Anjie, do you know? I always feel that every flower in the garden is like a story, and you are the one who weaves the story."
Zhang Anjie smiled and looked at Xiao Wen: "Miss, I think each of us is a flower in the garden, some are beautiful, some are ordinary, but we all have our own unique charm. And I am just the one who accompanies you in your growth."
After hearing this, Xiao Wen felt a warm feeling in her heart.