Lin Shen: [I recently learned a new way to grill fish, and I hope to have the opportunity to demonstrate it.]

When Xia Wenxi saw Lin Shen's reply, she thought for a long time but didn't know what to say. However, it seemed impolite not to reply, so she gave him three thumbs up as a gift for the grilled fish Lin Shen made.

Xia Wensheng's team, who witnessed the whole thing on screen, were grinning from ear to ear. "Lin Shen, Lin Shen, you've actually met your match!"

Then, Xia Wenxi inexplicably received a large transfer from Xia Wensheng.

Although she found it strange, it didn't stop her from collecting money.

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Xia Wenxi was awakened by the sound of roosters crowing the next day. The loud crowing of roosters rose and fell, occasionally interspersed with the barking of dogs.

Today, Xia Wenxi planned to go out and explore, so she wasn't going to sleep in. After washing up, she went downstairs and found a pot in the kitchen where breakfast had been left for her.

She just woke up to find a text message from her parents on her phone, saying they had gone for a walk after dinner and that she should get up and eat by herself.

A bamboo steamer was placed on top of a large iron pot, containing a steamed bun, two eggs, and several side dishes. When the steamer was removed, steaming white porridge was revealed in the pot.

This scene inexplicably reminded her of the short time she spent at her grandmother's house when she was a child. Back then, when she woke up late, her grandmother would leave food for her in the same way.

Recalling the good old days resulted in her finishing the rest of her breakfast in one go, and she was practically burping afterward.

"Xiao Bao, why are you washing the dishes? Someone will come and clean them up later."

"Mom, you're back? I ate too much this morning, this is a good opportunity to digest." Xia Wenxi shook her hand and said to Ke Shurong with a smile.

Ke Shurong took two tissues from the cabinet next to her and casually pulled her daughter's hands up to dry them.

"Go for a walk to help with your digestion. I was just about to tell you that if you're free, come with me for a walk in the mountains."

Xia Wenxi didn't move, letting her wipe her hands, and smiled, "Okay, I'll go change my shoes and we'll set off. But where's Dad?"

Ke Shurong pursed her lips and said, "Where else could your dad have gone? Fishing! He didn't catch any fish yesterday, so he's still upset. He went out again early this morning with his fishing rod. Let him be, we won't bother with him."

Xia Wenxi found it somewhat amusing and hoped that her father could catch a fish today, otherwise he wouldn't be able to have any fun for the next few days.

After changing into a pair of comfortable shoes in her room, Xia Wenxi went out with Ke Shurong.

Yesterday, the car drove directly to their place, so there were still many places in the village that they hadn't seen. But Ke Shurong had clearly figured it out very well, and even led Xia Wenxi along the village's side paths.

“It’s closer from here. Last time I came, an older woman from the village showed me the way.”

After winding your way into the village via a side road, the scene transforms into a completely different farmhouse experience.

The houses in the village vary in age; some have become mottled and yellowed, while others look newly built and impressive just by looking at their facades. Still others are just brick and stone frames with people working on the scaffolding outside.

Xia Wenxi thought of what the fish-killing aunt had said yesterday. With this agritainment business, young people who had left were slowly returning to their hometowns, and the villagers all had jobs. That's probably why you can see new houses being built everywhere in the village.

At this time of day, there aren't many people in the village; most are probably busy outside, and the children have already gone to school.

Along the way, you can only occasionally see a few elderly people and preschool children sunbathing in front of their homes. When you see them pass by, you will greet them with a friendly smile.

Seeing her daughter's expression, Ke Shurong said knowingly, "How is it? Isn't this place pretty nice?"

Xia Wenxi nodded, "Yes, except for the lack of takeout, everything here is great."

Ke Shurong laughed when she heard her daughter mention takeout, remembering that the family's housekeeper had secretly told her about it before.

“Aunt Li secretly asked me before, ‘Do you think her cooking is not good and you often order takeout?’ The housekeeper also told me that Aunt Li asked her daughter to teach her how to use the internet, saying that she wanted to learn to make things that young people like.”

Xia Wenxi never expected that ordering takeout and eating some "junk food" would make her aunt feel threatened.

"When I get home, I'll eat more of Aunt Li's cooking. No wonder she's been making me so many trendy dishes lately, that's why. But Aunt Li's cooking is really good, I can't even fit into several of my pants anymore."

Ke Shurong has always doted on her daughter. Upon hearing this, she simply said, "If you can't wear the pants, just buy some new ones. When we get back, Mom will take you shopping for clothes."

When the agritainment businesses first opened, the back mountain area wasn't developed. However, due to the influx of curious tourists who insisted on going into the mountains, the owners, fearing something might happen, simply included the back mountain area within the agritainment business area.

When Xia Wenxi came back today, she saw the developed mountain road. However, compared to the scenic area, the mountain road here is still relatively untouched. If it weren't for the occasional roadside signs, one would really think that this is what the road originally looked like.

It's already May, and even in the village, it gets quite hot after the sun comes out, but it's a completely different feeling once you get into the mountains.

The trees in the mountains grow lushly, and sunlight can only penetrate through the layers of branches, bringing in very little heat. Occasionally, when passing by a pool of water, one can feel a slight coolness.

"It's too hot in the city now, it's much more comfortable in the mountains."

When Xia Wenxi heard her mother speak, she looked up and saw that her mother's face was not red and she was not out of breath. On the contrary, she was a little out of breath. She couldn't help but secretly resolve to exercise more.

But what she said was, "Mom, let's rest here for a while."

When Ke Shurong saw that her daughter's cheeks were already flushed, she knew that she was tired, and said with a smile, "Okay, take a rest. I'm tired too."

However, even though Ke Shurong said she was tired, she immediately took out her phone and started taking pictures and videos everywhere. Compared to Xia Wenxi, who found a rock and sat down, it was obvious who was tired.

The mountains were quiet, but you could hear the gurgling of the stream and the chirping of birds in the trees. Xia Wenxi leaned on a rock, her eyes fixed on a patch of light projected onto the ground in front of her, which had come here by crossing the branches.

Suddenly, Xia Wenxi felt a slight itch on her left hand. When she raised her hand, she found a tiny ant crawling up her finger onto the back of her hand. However, she didn't remove the ant immediately. Instead, she quietly observed it for a while before carefully picking it up and placing it back on the ground.

It was placed onto the patch of light she had just seen.

Sunlight, water, life...

Perhaps she no longer needs to worry about which world she is in.

————Small Theater

Mr. Lin: I've learned another way to grill fish. A man who can cook must be very charming!

Wenxi:

President Lin has lost all his strength and means...