The rescue was over, and they didn't dwell on it, continuing their lives as usual.

The fruit trees in the yard that bloomed first are now laden with fruit, their branches are turning yellow, and they're almost ripe.

Now that Yu Yin and Lu Shurui are sleeping together, it's not easy for them to enter and exit the space. They can only go in and take a look on their days off when they go up the mountain.

The space has changed dramatically. Many fruit trees have been planted one after another, and most of the open space is now filled. There are no plans to plant any more unless we come across a variety that we don't already have.

Many fruit trees have blossomed. It's their first year flowering, so there aren't many, but it's still quite good. The vegetable garden has also seen an increase in varieties, all from seeds that Yu Yin has been sourcing. That's the amazing thing about this space; no matter what kind of seed it is, as long as it's planted, it will sprout, and once sprouted, it will grow very well. It's an incredible, almost supernatural existence!

The lotus flowers in the spring water grow even better, with dark green leaves and pink petals covered in dewdrops—I wonder where they came from. If I get the chance, I'll harvest some lotus roots and eat them—fried lotus root sandwiches, cold lotus root slices—it's absolutely delicious!

The number of chicks has increased significantly. As long as the eggs are placed in a tattered quilt and covered for a period of time, they can hatch into chicks. As for the underlying principle, Yu Yin has given up on it.

The newly planted grains, with their pungent, sour taste, coincided with Lu Shurui's persistent pestering for several days, nearly killing Yu Yin. Unaware of the situation, Lu Shurui was covered in bites, which angered Yu Yin.

In short, there was enough food in the space for their family of four, and Yu Yin did not plan to expand the planting area further.

After tidying up the space, Yu Yin carried a basket down the mountain to pick bamboo shoots, planning to add them to the chicken soup that evening—it would be incredibly delicious. She also caught one of the little roosters in the space; Ah Xiang would have to take the blame again.

Upon entering the courtyard, the three men were nowhere to be seen; where had they gone for a stroll?

Yu Yin had just put down her basket and hadn't even had time to change her clothes when guests arrived.

"Is this Commander Yu's house?"

Yu Yin opened the courtyard gate to find two unfamiliar women. The older one exuded an air of nobility, displaying the superiority of her status with every gesture. The younger woman, not very old, was pretty and refined, adopting the image of a well-bred lady.

Both of them were carrying things and smiling, but they couldn't hide the disdain in their eyes.

Who are you?

“I am Qiao Anan’s mother, and this is his fiancée. We are here to thank you for saving my son’s life.”

At first, Yu Yin couldn't remember who Qiao Anan was, but once she heard about the life-saving grace, she understood. She was the mother of the People's Liberation Army comrade on the mountain.

"Ah, which PLA comrade's family member are you? Please come in."

Yu Yin let the person in and led them into the house.

"Please, make yourself at home. Would you like tea or plain water?"

From the moment she entered the courtyard, Qiao's mother kept the surrounding environment clean, tidy, and meticulously maintained.

"Ah, no need, we're not thirsty."

Yu Yin could tell that they wouldn't drink water or eat fruit at home, so she didn't insist or stand on ceremony.

"I just happened to be there when I rescued him. There's nothing to thank me for. It's not worth the trouble for you to make a special trip."

"You can't say that. It may be just a small favor for you, but it's a great kindness to our Qiao family. Annan is the eldest son and grandson of our Qiao family, so he's special. Therefore, we should definitely express our gratitude. It's only proper etiquette."

Yu Yin sensed that the person's words had a hidden meaning, so she didn't say anything more and waited to see what her purpose was.

“My son Anan has been given high expectations since he was a child. He has been given the best in every aspect, including his wife.”

Yu Yin listened for a long time. It seemed that they were afraid she would become attached to their precious son, so they came here to assert their dominance. But didn't they find out beforehand?

"Um, I was saying..."

“This is a thousand yuan. I know it’s nothing compared to my son’s life, but it’s our small token of appreciation.”

Qiao's mother interrupted Yu Yin by taking out a thick paper package, as if afraid she would say something unacceptable. A thousand yuan, enough for a hundred ten-yuan bills, not a small sum.

Yu Yin looked at Qiao's mother and fiancée, who were staring at her nervously, and found it rather interesting.

"It seems you're here to buy out this life-saving favor. Is this price appropriate?"

Yu Yin felt uncomfortable. She had gone to great lengths to save people and hadn't expected any reward. Why had she been chased all the way to her home?

"You, how can you be so greedy? Auntie has already given so much money, and you're still not satisfied."

"Oh ho, looks like your fiancée isn't all that great, is she? She's stingy with money. You should have said so earlier. I'd go to the hospital and ask Comrade Qiao how much his life is worth."

The fiancée was furious, her face flushed, but she didn't know how to retort. Finally, she took out a stack of ten-yuan notes from her bag, slammed them on the table, and asked, "Is this enough?"

Yu Yin shrugged and remained silent. You all know whether it's enough or not.

Mrs. Qiao couldn't quite figure out Yu Yin; did she want money or not? Since things had already come to this point, they had to continue. Mrs. Qiao was also worried. She'd overheard people at the hospital saying that a regimental commander's daughter had saved Captain Qiao's life, and that in gratitude, she might offer herself in return. How could she not be anxious? How could her outstanding son marry a regimental commander's daughter with no family background? It just so happened that a girl from the same compound who admired her son had come with her, leading to this situation today.

“There are five hundred left, that’s all. You should know what you can and cannot do after you’ve taken the money, and you should be clear about your identity and status.”

Yu Yin wasn't offended by her condescending attitude; she'd heard much harsher things before. Fine, she hadn't expected any favors anyway. Free money is free money; why not take it? Only by accepting it could she feel at ease.

"Okay, I understand. I'll take the money. We're even. But once I leave this room, I won't admit to taking your money. Don't go back to the Revolutionary Committee and report me."

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