Chapter 451: When the Time Comes, You Can’t Call Me Stinky
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Zheng Guo looked incredulous. Little Cat was abnormally calm. When he saw the badge on the other party’s body, he clicked his tongue even more. His official rank was actually higher than his.
Zheng Guo could not help but speak much more politely. “Your patent evaluation is at the national level and can’t be sold without permission. However, you will receive a large amount of allowance every month, as well as the income from various patent sources. You can go to the bank to confirm and withdraw these allowances every month.”
Bai Wutong gave a lot of allowance for national patents. When Zheng Guo saw this amount, he couldn’t help but wonder why he didn’t have the brain like Little Cat.
Little Cat was not short of money. He took the bank pa.s.sbook from Zheng Guo and looked at it calmly before taking the Little Cat lamp to the Zhang family.
Little Cat had become the youngest high-level core researcher in the research room. Madam Zhang had been proud of it for a long time. Even now, she was still full of smiles and looked a few years younger.
Even Patriarch Zhang praised her for having foresight. If she had been a step later, Little Cat would have many pursuers and the marriage engagement might not have been possible.
As soon as Little Cat arrived, the servants of the Zhang family invited him in enthusiastically.
Soon, Zhang Tiantian rushed out like a whirlwind and said happily, “You’re here!!!”
After Little Cat entered Qinghe University, he was nowhere to be seen all day long. Zhang Tiantian had not seen Little Cat for a few days.
Now that everyone said that she had picked up a treasure, Zhang Tiantian was especially proud.
Little Cat nodded and handed her a large cloth bag.
Zhang Tiantian took it. “What is this?”
Little Cat said, “Doll lamp.”
Zhang Tiantian opened it and saw a tall hat on the Little Cat doll’s head. There was a big gla.s.s wick inside. Every st.i.tch and thread seemed to have been made by him. She said excitedly, “Thank you. It’s very cute. I like it very much.”
Hearing that she liked it, Little Cat felt relieved. He reached out and pressed the switch on the chest of the Little Cat doll. With a whoosh, the light on the head of the Little Cat doll lit up.
This was much brighter than the fruit-generating wick she had seen last time. It was like a small sun suddenly appearing on the head of a Little Cat doll. It was dazzling.
Xiao Xue was shocked. The other servants’ eyes widened in disbelief.
Zhang Tiantian said excitedly, “It’s so bright. I really like it!”
Little Cat smiled. “You can place it at the head of the bed to light up at night. If the battery runs out, come find me. I’ll charge it for you.”
Zhang Tiantian had only said it casually the last time, but Little Cat had really developed it. It was no wonder that he could enter the research lab. This was too amazing.
Zhang Tiantian was all smiles. “I really like it so much. There’s no better gift in the world than yours.”
When her best friends saw this, they would definitely envy her to death.
No, she couldn’t let anyone see this. She had to hide it well.
Little Cat still had to go to Qinghe University later. After saying a few more words to Zhang Tiantian, he hurriedly left the Zhang residence.
As soon as he left, Madam Zhang and Zhang Xiu ran over to look at the gift Little Cat gave.
Although the Little Cat doll’s workmanship was a little simple, the sun-like lamp above its head really surprised them.
Zhang Tiantian stared at it in admiration. “It’s really beautiful, so beautiful!”
Madam Zhang also felt that it was beautiful. Patriarch Zhang and Zhang Xiu also looked envious. They really wanted such a lamp.
Patriarch Zhang said eagerly, “Daughter, can you lend it to your father for the night?”
This thing was really too precious. If it could be sold, he would definitely make a killing. However, Patriarch Zhang had also asked around. All the core parts of this thing were produced by the Imperial Court. He could not start this business at all.
However, he was considered the luckiest person in all these years to have picked up such a powerful son-in-law like Little Cat.
Zhang Tiantian protected it in her arms. “No, Little Cat gave it to me. You can only look at it and not take it away.”
Madam Zhang couldn’t help but sigh. “When can we have such a thoughtful gift?”
Zhang Xiu echoed, “That’s right. When will I have someone give me such a thoughtful gift?”
Zhang Tiantian could tell what they meant and smiled proudly. “Little Cat said that it won’t be long before everyone can use it. The Imperial Court is increasing its production!” Then she said, “Don’t ask for it. Little Cat is so busy. How can he have the time to make it for you?”
Madam Zhang couldn’t help but chuckle. “Oh, you’re protecting him so quickly. It seems that our Tiantian has chosen the right person for her marriage.”
Zhang Tiantian blushed and said shyly, “Mother, he’s been very good to me to begin with.”
Bai Wutong’s study also used a table lamp. Looking at this bright table lamp, memories seemed to pull her back to the modern world.
She turned around and saw the cute Stinky sitting on the desk beside her, writing and drawing. She couldn’t help but smile.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the study door. “Come in.”
Granny w.a.n.g led a group of servants in and served a few sets of exquisite afternoon tea.
Stinky looked up and his gaze landed on the exquisite plate. When he realized that there were some snacks that he liked, he couldn’t help but lick his lips with a look of envy.
Bai Wutong walked up to him and picked up the small house he had just drawn. “It’s a good drawing and the color is used beautifully. How about I reward you with some snacks?”
Stinky jumped off the table happily. “Thank you, Mother.”
They sat together at the French windows. Autumn was overflowing, like a beautiful golden painting.
Stinky took a bite of his small dessert and looked at the slowly sliding leaves. He sighed in a mature voice. “It’s autumn.”
Bai Wutong chuckled. “Winter is coming soon. Will spring be far away?”
Stinky shook his head. “No.” He just missed his father.
Bai Wutong knew that he missed Tianbao but was reminded not to mention him in front of her. She patted his little head with heartache. “Stinky is about to become an elder brother. Do you like a younger brother or sister?”
Stinky’s eyes lit up and he said decisively, “I like both!”
Bai Wutong stroked her larger stomach and smiled gently. “They will definitely be very happy to have a brother like Stinky.”
Stinky raised his head high. “You can’t call me Stinky when the time comes.”
“Then what should I call you?” Bai Wutong smiled and said, “Lord Ling Yun?”
Stinky said proudly, “Brother Stinky!”
Bai Wutong’s smile deepened. “Yes, Brother Stinky. Our Brother Stinky is so cute.”
Stinky finished his snack in satisfaction and obediently returned to the desk to quietly draw his blueprint.
After Bai Wutong finished dealing with usual matters, Cui Shize handed over the scrolls. There was not enough cotton in the workshop.
The southern frontier was only one-fifth the size of the Ling Kingdom, but the climate was diverse. There was an area where cotton was specially planted.
However, the yield of this area was not enough for the locals even before they came to the southern frontier.
The Syrians raised sheep. Wool could replace cotton, but as they bought it in large quant.i.ties, the price increased, and even doubled..