"Sis, let's take a picture together."

Xiuxiu chuckled and patted the donkey's head.

This place is so beautiful, she wants to take a picture with her sister and keep it as a keepsake.

"A group photo? We'll need to find someone to take it for the two of us."

Lu Fangfang took out her camera and looked around. She saw a tall man lying on the grassy slope to the east of the lake.

At this moment, a straw hat was still covering his head.

Who else could this be but Old Xu?

She called out to Xiuxiu and quietly walked over.

Seeing this, the little wild donkey wagged its tail and followed behind the two.

Upon getting closer, it saw several small yellow flowers blooming on the grass next to Old Xu's head. It stretched out its donkey head, opened its mouth, and nibbled at them.

After chewing twice, it stuck out its tongue and licked Old Xu's lips as well.

"Good horse, stop fooling around."

Old Xu reached out and gave the little wild donkey a push.

Seeing this, the little wild donkey became interested and went closer to lick him.

"Naughty horse."

Old Xu patted the little wild donkey's head and suddenly felt that something was wrong.

Why are this horse's ears so short? And they don't feel familiar to me.

Huh? Why is this horse grinning?

"The Chule Plain lies at the foot of the Yin Mountains, where the sky is like a yurt, covering the vast wilderness. The sky is vast and blue, the plains are boundless, and the wind blows the grass low, revealing cattle and sheep..."

Singing softly, Xu Huayun lazily removed the straw hat from her head.

Turning his head, he saw a large donkey face right in front of him.

"Oh...ah..."

The little wild donkey grinned and licked him again.

Xu Huayun was startled, then realized that it was Comrade Lu's little wild donkey.

He quickly stood up and saw Lu Fangfang and Xiuxiu standing in front of him with smiles on their faces.

His face flushed slightly, and he scratched his head, saying somewhat embarrassedly, "Comrade Lu, Comrade Xiuxiu, what brings you here?"

"Let's enjoy the beautiful scenery, Comrade Xu, we're sorry to disturb your sleep."

Lu Fangfang couldn't help but laugh.

Old Xu and the little wild donkey were really funny just now.

"It's alright, I won't bother you, I won't bother you."

Xu Huayun quickly waved his hand, and his face turned even redder as he listened to Comrade Lu's words.

He quickly wiped the sweat from his forehead by raising his sleeve.

In recent years, he has spent his days with horses, in places like grasslands and snow-capped mountains. Having not interacted with people for a long time, he feels that even his speech has become somewhat rusty.

"Sis, stop teasing Lao Xu. Lao Xu, take a picture of me and my sister."

Xiuxiu took the camera from her sister and handed it to Lao Xu.

Xu Huayun quickly took it.

Looking at the Seagull camera in his hand, he was quite impressed.

"Xiuxiu, Comrade Lu, you're standing by the water with your backs to the snow-capped mountains. Let me take a picture of you."

Lu Fangfang thought it was a good idea, so she pulled Xiuxiu and walked to the water's edge.

After Lao Xu finished taking a picture, she called over Xiao Hua and Xiao Zang Hu.

Beside them, the little wild donkey also shamelessly walked over slowly.

Lu Fangfang smiled and touched it, then they took a group photo together.

"Sis, could you take a picture of me and Lao Xu?"

Ahead, Xu Huayun paused for a moment, then quickly waved her hand, "No, no, I don't need it."

"Old Xu, let's take a picture. You're my teacher."

Xiuxiu took the camera from Lao Xu's hand and then handed it to her sister.

Lu Fangfang looked at the two of them suspiciously, but still took a picture of them.

After finishing, she handed the camera to Xiuxiu and then talked to Lao Xu about serious business.

The grass under the snow-capped mountains of Gona is very tender now, which is perfect for the quails in their farm. Mixing some tender grass with their quails every day can save them a lot of feed.

After listening, Xu Huayun readily agreed.

“Okay, that’s easy. Every afternoon after I get back, I’ll ride my horse and deliver the grass to your farm. By the way, are two sacks of tender grass enough? If not, I’ll cut some more.”

"That's enough, Lao Xu. Our farm won't take yours for nothing. We'll trade you quail eggs."

Lu Fangfang was quite happy. She estimated that in another half month, the grass in front of the farm would turn green, and then she wouldn't have to bother Lao Xu anymore.

"Hey, Comrade Lu, I don't want quail eggs. I'm someone who needs reform. I'm quite satisfied as long as I can contribute to your farm."

Xu Huayun waved her hand, indicating that she didn't need any reward.

After hearing this, Lu Fangfang sighed and didn't say anything more.

Looking around, I saw that the little ones in the house had all run to the meadow to graze and catch pikas, while only Xiaohua sat on the grass, looking up at Gona in a daze.

Something came to mind, and she walked over to Xiaohua and slowly sat down.

"Little Flower, what are you thinking about?"

"Meow~"

Little Flower was feeling a bit down. It looked at Lu Fangfang and then buried its head in her arms.

Lu Fangfang rubbed Xiaohua's big head and sighed.

This little guy, seeing these things, must be thinking of the snow leopard and the dead snow leopard cub.

She lowered her head with a touch of tenderness and kissed Xiaohua on the head.

"Little Flower, would you like to go see the snow-capped mountains?"

"Meow~"

Xiao Hua raised her head and looked at Lu Fangfang with anticipation.

“I’m heavily pregnant now and can’t climb up. Let Xiuxiu go with you. Cordyceps are in season now, so you can take Xiuxiu to dig some.”

Lu Fangfang gently rubbed Xiaohua's head as she spoke slowly.

At this time last year, Xiao Hua was still a snow leopard cub, lying in the clothes in her arms, helping her find cordyceps.

A year has passed, and now Xiaohua is quite a big girl; she's almost too heavy for her to carry.

"Oh, right, take your aunt to the place where you found the snow lotus before, and have her dig up a snow lotus. It's her first time climbing a snow mountain, so please take care of her. Go ahead."

"Meow~"

Xiao Hua nudged Lu Fangfang, then got up and ran to Xiu Xiu, grabbed her trouser leg, and pulled her towards the snow mountain.

"Hey? Xiaohua, what are you doing?"

Xiuxiu was chatting with Lao Xu when Xuebao pulled her away.

Seeing this, Lu Fangfang quickly spoke to her again.

"Cordyceps, snow lotus?"

Xiuxiu was stunned for a moment, then became excited.

When she was bored these days, she read her sister's complete guide to Chinese herbal medicines and knew that it was a good thing.

She picked up a small shovel from the donkey cart and immediately accompanied Xiaohua as they prepared to climb the snow-capped mountain.

"Xiuxiu, be careful. It's quite dangerous up in the mountains. If you can't find it, then forget about it."

"Sister, I understand."

Xiuxiu responded and climbed the snow mountain with Xiaohua.