After Aunt Guihua took the bag, she took Lin Zhiyue's hand and walked into the house, muttering, "Come in quickly, the sun is getting hot outside, don't get burned."

Walking into the main room, the interior is simply but neatly decorated. A square wooden table is placed in the middle of the room, surrounded by several wooden chairs, and a few yellowed New Year pictures are hung on the wall, adding a bit of life to the room.

Aunt Guihua warmly invited Lin Zhiyue to sit on the chair, turned around and took out a large coarse porcelain bowl from the cabinet, poured a bowl of hot water from the thermos, carefully brought it to Lin Zhiyue, and said, "Yueyue, drink some water quickly. You must be thirsty after rushing all the way here."

Lin Zhiyue took the bowl with both hands and said gratefully, "Auntie, you are so polite. I'm not thirsty." But looking at Aunt Guihua's eager eyes, she still took a sip. The hot water flowed down her throat and warmed her whole body.

Aunt Guihua sat down next to Lin Zhiyue, took her hand, looked her up and down, and said distressedly: "Yueyue, you are a child, living alone, don't be too frugal. If you have any difficulties, just tell me, I will help you without hesitation."

Lin Zhiyue's eyes were slightly red, and she nodded vigorously, saying, "Aunt, I remember it all. I saw and remembered the care you and uncle gave me before. I came here this time just to thank you."

Aunt Guihua patted Lin Zhiyue's hand gently and said, "Silly child, what are you thanking me for? Your parents passed away early, and as the elders, it is our duty to take care of you. By the way, you came to see me today, is there anything you need?"

Lin Zhiyue hesitated for a moment, thinking about how to start. She took a deep breath and said, "Aunt, I'm thinking that I'll have to rely on you and uncle for some things when I live in the village in the future. I'm a little girl and I don't understand many things. I'm afraid that I might make mistakes by accident and cause trouble for the village."

Aunt Guihua smiled and nodded, saying, "Yueyue, you are right to have this idea. Living in the village, everyone helps each other. If you don't understand something, just ask. Your uncle is in charge of the brigade, and I can tell you about some policies."

The two chatted for a long time. Aunt Guihua gave Lin Zhiyue a lot of practical advice on everything from the big and small affairs of the village to her future plans.

Before they knew it, the sun had risen high in the sky. The sunlight shone through the window onto the two of them, casting a warm glow.

Lin Zhiyue stood up to say goodbye. Aunt Guihua held her hand and said reluctantly, "Yueyue, come here often in the future. Don't treat this place as a stranger."

Lin Zhiyue nodded vigorously and said, "Aunt, I understand. Please go back and don't send me off."

Walking out of the captain's yard, Lin Zhiyue felt particularly relaxed.

Lin Zhiyue stood at the entrance of the village and looked up at the rolling mountains in the distance.

The morning sunlight outlines a golden contour for the mountains, and the mountains are shrouded in clouds and mist, like a dream, like a beautiful ink painting.

Looking at the mysterious forest, Lin Zhiyue suddenly felt a strong urge in her heart. She thought: "I might get something unexpected if I go to the mountains for a walk."

She has been struggling in the apocalypse for many years, experiencing countless hardships and dangers. The tests of life and death have long given her an extraordinary keen perception and response ability to danger. She is not afraid of the dangers that may be lurking in the mountains.

What's more, her mental strength has become extremely powerful through the trials of the end of the world, and now she has also traveled to this era.

In her mind, if she encountered any ferocious animals in the mountains, she only needed to use her mental power to launch a fierce attack, which would be enough to protect herself and escape unscathed.

With such confidence and expectation, Lin Zhiyue walked towards the mountains with firm steps.

As you step into the forest, you will be instantly surrounded by a strong natural atmosphere.

The sunlight shines through the dense branches and leaves, casting mottled shadows like stars.

There are thick fallen leaves under my feet, which are soft and comfortable to step on, making a slight "rustling" sound.

As she walked, Lin Zhiyue couldn't help but widen her eyes, her heart filled with surprise.

She discovered that the mountains were a natural treasure trove, with all kinds of herbs everywhere.

On a sunny hillside, several Astragalus plants swayed gently in the breeze. Their roots were thick and their skin was a light earthy yellow, making them obviously good medicinal materials of good vintage.

Not far away, clusters of Bupleurum chinense grew lushly, with the emerald green leaves and tender yellow flowers setting off each other.

Going further, there are the Atractylodes lancea with serrated leaves and the Angelica dahurica with a unique fragrance.

Seeing these precious herbs, Lin Zhiyue could no longer suppress his inner excitement, and his hands became busy involuntarily.

She squatted down cautiously and carefully identified each herb. Relying on the rich experience accumulated in the last days, she accurately judged the type, year and quality of the herb.

For those herbs growing in shallow soil, she used the small shovel she carried with her to gently dig up the surrounding soil, and then dug out the herbs with their roots, trying not to damage the roots.

As for some herbs growing between rocks or on steep slopes, she uses all her skills, including her hands and feet, to climb to the right location and pick them carefully.

Every time Lin Zhiyue picked a herb, he would gently put it into the backpack, his movements were so gentle as if he was treating the most precious treasure in the world.

Her eyes sparkled with excitement and satisfaction, and she kept muttering to herself, "These are all treasures. In this era, they will definitely come in handy."

As time went by, there were more and more herbs in the backpack, and Lin Zhiyue's harvest became more and more abundant, but her pace of exploration did not stop at all. She continued to walk deeper into the mountains and forests, looking forward to discovering more surprises.

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