The next morning, as soon as Shen Xingmian woke up, she saw the sleeping face of the child opposite her. The child had long, curled eyelashes, and even with his eyes closed, one could tell that his eyes must be very beautiful.

Her nose is also very pretty, with a little bit of sweat on the tip, giving it a fluffy look.

It's strangely cute.

Beautiful human babies are so adorable!

Moreover, this child is very sensible. He has never acted arrogantly or thought that everyone should fawn over him just because people respect his status.

Instead, it remained quiet and unassuming.

Even when I was in so much pain yesterday, I gritted my teeth and endured it so as not to cause trouble for others.

If she hadn't happened to come and see him, he probably wouldn't have made it past yesterday and would have died. Just thinking about that possibility made Shen Xingmian feel very sad.

After spending a few days with the child, she developed a very good impression of him.

He was like a completely different species from those bratty kids who scream and yell on high-speed trains. He stayed quietly all day, answering every question with a clear mind.

Its logic is so clear that it doesn't seem like that of a child of this age.

Shen Xingmian wouldn't presume to save everyone, but if it's someone with whom she's already formed a bond, she'll definitely do everything in her power to help.

Just as I was thinking this, the child's eyelashes suddenly fluttered, and he slowly opened his eyes.

Shen Xingmian felt as if her heart had been struck; this was probably how the dwarves felt when they saw Snow White.

That's incredibly strange.

No, even if she's not Snow White, she can't be a dwarf!

With a smile, Shen Xingmian said "Good morning" to Xiao Yanyue, then got up, stretched, and prepared to wash up and have breakfast before starting that important "operation".

If this matter isn't resolved quickly, her heart will remain preoccupied with worry, which isn't worth it.

We should get things sorted out quickly, leave as soon as possible, reach the North as soon as possible, and seize the iron ore mine for ourselves before we can feel completely at ease.

However, there's no need to worry too much about the iron ore mine. Right now, the Gao family is penniless and simply doesn't have the financial resources to send more people.

Even if iron ore can be converted into cash, it will take a considerable amount of time.

Moreover, the northern border is mountainous and the roads are long, and who knows how many unexpected situations might arise along the way? Even if they send people over, they might not be able to outpace us.

Shen Xingmian went to the kitchen and got some porridge, steamed buns, and side dishes, then took them to Xiao Yanyue's room, intending to eat with him.

The child is still too thin. We need to urge him to eat more, otherwise he won't grow tall and he'll have a lot to cry about later.

When Xiao Yanyue carried the tray in, she had already washed up. The conditions here were much better than on the road to exile, and there were even maids to help bring her water.

Shen Xingmian placed the tray on the small table by the bedside and greeted her with a smile, "Good morning, Daodao! Come and eat. After we finish eating, we'll pack up and set off!"

She deliberately spoke in a lighthearted tone, not wanting the child to feel pressured.

She planned to lure the Gu worms and then give him an injection to put him to sleep so he wouldn't be in too much pain.

"In a moment...do you have other plans? About my health. You saw me like that yesterday, your reaction shouldn't have been so calm, so do you have a solution?"

Xiao Yanyue spoke calmly, with a composure beyond her years.

"You can see right through anything. Kids who are too smart aren't cute!" Shen Xingmian said sullenly as she stirred her porridge with a spoon.

"Then... could you tell me how to solve this?"

After asking the question, Xiao Yanyue immediately explained, "It's not that I don't trust you, I just want to be more aware of my situation. If it's inconvenient to tell you, that's fine too."

Shen Xingmian didn't want him to become cautious and sensitive in the future, so she immediately shook her head to indicate that it was okay. After thinking for a moment, she explained, "You were poisoned by Gu when you were very young. It has been dormant for many years and only took effect yesterday."

I didn't want to tell you, since kids are all afraid of bugs.

But don't worry, I've already thought of a plan. After we finish eating, I'll put you to sleep first, and then lure the Gu worm out.

Seeing the child's somewhat dazed expression, Shen Xingmian couldn't bear it and comforted him, "Don't be afraid. I promise you, I will never let you feel any more pain. Just sleep for a while without feeling anything, and that nasty bug will be taken care of!"

Hearing her so anxiously comfort him, Xiao Yanyue immediately felt a little embarrassed. He lowered his head shyly, his voice tinged with amusement: "Of course I believe you. If it weren't for you, I don't know how many times I would have died."

"Then, Mianmian will have to work hard this time too."

After saying that, he raised his head, his eyes sparkling as he looked at Shen Xingmian. The trust and affection in his eyes seemed so real that they hit Shen Xingmian, leaving her momentarily at a loss for how to respond.

Finally, suppressing the heat on her cheeks, she gently patted Xiao Yanyue's head and urged, "Knowing I've had a hard time, hurry up and eat. We need to leave as soon as you're better!"

After saying that, she handed him the bowl of porridge and then added with concern, "It's a little hot, blow on it before you drink it."

As she ate, she pondered how she had become like an old woman, and when this change had begun.

Is it true that humans all have this involuntary protective instinct when facing fellow humans who are weaker than themselves?

In order for the human race to continue to reproduce and not be wiped out one day, compassion for the weak is planted in our genes.

Looking down at her slender arms and legs, she suddenly realized that she wasn't exactly a strong person. If it weren't for her superpowers and spatial abilities coming with her, she probably wouldn't have been able to handle many of the previous situations.

I still need to learn from my mother!

She must grow up to be like her mother, so that no matter how strong the opponent, she will be confident in fighting them with her own strength.

That's so cool!

After dinner, Shen Xingmian, as usual, called her maternal grandfather to oversee the operation. Although he could hardly help much in this surgery, having an elder in the family is like having a treasure, and his presence would make her feel a little more at ease.

She refused Xiao Yanyue's idea of ​​staying awake, firstly because it would be very painful, and secondly... she didn't want her secret to be known by outsiders so soon.

The three people in her family are all people who would risk their lives to protect her if something happens, so there's no problem with her exposing her spatial abilities and supernatural powers.

But she'll have to think carefully about the fifth person.