As Yang Hongmei prayed, she pondered that her cough wouldn't be easy to get better in this cold weather.

What should she do to nourish her body?

She was extremely satisfied with her job, so she was more anxious than anyone else when Blind Lin coughed.

So at noon, Blind Lin ate rock sugar pears that Yang Hongmei had specially steamed for him.

"Master Lin, I heard you had a cough this morning. I made rock sugar pear soup, which can relieve cough and soothe the throat. It will help you get better faster."

Before leaving, Yang Hongmei made a point of mentioning it, because she was afraid that if she didn't, the steamed pear with rock sugar would be given to Su Tiantian.

During her time cooking here, Yang Hongmei has come to understand things better.

Blind Lin cared a lot about this little girl. For example, if she didn't ask, he would definitely give her steamed pears, a sweet treat.

Su Tiantian felt a little guilty.

She knew best what was wrong with her master's voice.

Thank you.

Lin the Blind did not offer an explanation, because he also needed this excuse.

Let's just assume he's not feeling well.

Su Tiantian stopped playing in the afternoon and took a nap.

So she recovered in a few days, and Lin the Blind's voice naturally got better as well.

Lin the Blind had been keeping an eye on Su Tiantian, and in less than a month he noticed that Su Tiantian was making progress far too fast.

That very night, Lin the Blind caught Su Tiantian absorbing the essence of the moon.

Along with her, black dog and black rice were also absorbed.

Lin the Blind did not disturb her, but waited quietly until Su Tiantian finished before he coughed softly. It was late at night, unlike during the day, and he was afraid that making too much noise would frighten the child.

"Master, why aren't you sleeping?"

Upon hearing the sound, Su Tiantian immediately ran to Lin the Blind's side.

Black Rice wagged its tail and hummed softly twice.

Lin the Blind Man touched Su Tiantian's slightly cold little hands and pulled her back into the house first.

"If your master hadn't found out, when were you planning to tell him?"

Lin the Blind asked helplessly, worried that his child was too lazy, but he was also worried that his child was too diligent. Was he working so hard that he was risking his life? What if he ruined his health?

"You're still young, your body won't be able to handle this. Here's what we'll do: since there's less morning sun energy in winter, you should focus on your nighttime cultivation and sleep until you naturally wake up in the morning. It's good that you can balance two types of cultivation because of your special status, but you're still growing. You don't want to stunt your growth and become a short, stout person, do you?"

Instead of lecturing, Blind Lin carefully considered the pros and cons before making a choice.

Su Tiantian is special, and there are many things he can't think of. As her mentor, he is also learning.

He had actually done some research, but he was too slow; he was still thinking, while Su Tiantian had already taken action.

"I want to grow taller! I'll listen to my master."

Upon hearing that she wouldn't grow tall, Su Tiantian immediately shook her head; she didn't want to be a shorty.

"Sleep well. From now on, exercise in the morning, play in the afternoon, and continue your spiritual practice in the evening using this method."

Lin the Blind Man smiled and pinched Su Tiantian's cheek.

Su Tiantian immediately went to bed and lay down. Lin the Blind Man groped around to cover her with the blanket before leaving.

Throughout the winter, Su Tiantian cultivated at night. When spring arrived and flowers bloomed, she switched back to her cultivation method of absorbing the morning sun's energy.

She understood what it felt like to absorb intoxication, as Lin the Blind Man had described.

She's grown taller in the last few months, and isn't as chubby anymore; her arms, which look like lotus roots, have completely disappeared.

In the afternoon, Blind Lin fumbled around planting, Black Rice helped bury the soil, and Su Tiantian picked wild fruits and lay down to eat them while taking a nap.

Tomorrow is her fourth birthday. It's Saturday, and her mother, Su Luo, will come to celebrate with her. Her mother said that some of her good friends will also be coming.

Su Luo knew Hu Fei, but had never met her.

Su Tiantian smiled as she thought about it.

Lin the Blind couldn't help but laugh when he heard her laughter. His life had become much more vibrant since Su Tiantian came into his life. Even the dog was happy, and swallows had come to build their nests this year.

Many more bird nests have appeared in the surrounding trees.

"Sweetie, have you finished eating? If you have, let Black Rice find you some more."

While wielding his hoe, Lin the Blind asked Su Tiantian.

Black Rice paused its paws that were burying the soil, and looked towards Su Tiantian.

There are some fruits in the mountains this season, and they taste quite good.

"No need, I've had enough. Master, let me help you throw the seeds."

Su Tiantian quickly waved her hand to refuse, afraid that if she spoke too late, Heimi would run off to find Guozi.

She wanted to help with the work, but the foreman always said, "What are you doing, kid? Go play."

Even if she insisted on helping, Lin the Blind would say he was going home to rest after only a short time.

Su Tiantian had no choice but to come along, doing nothing but keeping company.

As the sun set, Blind Lin packed up his hoe and went home with Su Tiantian.

Yang Hongmei had already prepared the meal and gone home.

Now she gives Lin Xiazi a recipe every week. If there are any changes needed, she will make them immediately. If there are no changes, she will cook the meals according to the recipe for a week. After cooking for her for several months, she has completely figured out Su Tiantian's taste.

The master and apprentice ate together with Heimi.

After eating, take a walk to digest.

That night, Su Tiantian was pulled into a dream.

Tian Guangyuqing and Su Yongli created this dream together to wish her a happy birthday.

Su Tiantian was very happy. It was her birthday again, which meant she could see her father and mother again.

She has grown another year older.

On May 10, 1989, Su Tiantian turned four.

Su Luo bought a cake and some snacks and took Hu Fei with her to celebrate Su Tiantian's birthday.

This was the first time Hu Fei had seen Su Tiantian. She grabbed Su Luo's hand and said excitedly, "Su Luo, your daughter is so cute! She's chubby and adorable. You actually gave birth to such a well-behaved daughter. Ahh, I want one too!"

After Hu Fei finished speaking, she ran towards Su Tiantian. She squatted down and hugged Su Tiantian, who was fragrant and soft, just like the little cakes they had brought.

"Hello, Aunt Feifei, I am Su Tiantian."

Su Tiantian is well-behaved and polite, and everyone likes her.

Hu Fei's heart melted at the sound of that soft, cute voice.

She took out the pretty little hair clip she had bought for Su Tiantian and said, "Hi Tiantian, today is your birthday. This is my birthday present for you. Do you like it?"

This hair clip is inlaid with a gold butterfly, and the crystal embellishments make the gold butterfly much more vivid.

Su Tiantian smiled and nodded: "Thank you, Aunt Feifei, I like it very much."

She likes gold and shiny things.

Hu Fei immediately took it out and put it on Su Tiantian.

"Come in quickly."

Blind Lin beckoned them into the courtyard.

They were all very familiar with Su Luo. As for Hu Fei, Lin the Blind was also very happy because Hu Fei had given Su Tiantian such a beautiful hair clip, and he was thinking of giving Hu Fei a talisman in return later.

Once inside the courtyard, Hu Fei found a comb to brush Su Tiantian's hair. Su Luo smiled and said, "Then you play with my daughter for a while. I'm going to help in the kitchen."