[Serum]

And that's where his neighbor told him the bad news? (Woodworms, that could be bad news for a man in his position?)

But if he, for instance, received a free subscription to a magazine, monthly describing/illustrating what he likes best, then good news would come in trees? (is that the correct interpretation of this saying?)

It's always good to have a clear insight in the situation.

Anyway, the woodworms would truly upset me, better straighten that out before contacting Castle for your smoked controllers!