Upon reaching the hidden cave on the back mountain, the Snake King couldn't wait to jump into the water.
I was so happy!
Like a naughty child!
right!
The Snake King's temperament is like that of a child. Is this the temperament of all demons?
Since it acts like a child, then treat the Snake King like a child from now on, and see what happens!
He Tiantian thought to herself, and at the same time believed the Snake King's words, and continued to clean up the rabbits without any psychological burden.
As dawn broke, He Tiantian hurried to wake the Snake King, only to find him fast asleep on a rock.
He Tiantian tidied up everything, threw all the dirty things into the basin, then picked up the wooden basin, poured water, and rinsed the dirty things away smoothly.
As for the Snake King, He Tiantian put it in her clothes pocket and then sneaked down the mountain.
He Tiantian was extra careful to avoid being discovered.
That day, the Snake King did not return to He Tiantian's feet. Worried that the Snake King would get cold, He Tiantian put the Snake King in the quilt.
This is He Tiantian's benefactor, so we must treat her with utmost care.
He Tiantian dozed off for a while, then heard Grandma Qi San get up outside, so she got up too.
After she finished dressing, He Tiantian lifted another small blanket next to her. Inside, the snake king's size hadn't changed, but its skin had shed a layer, turning into a shiny silver-white.
The Snake King was still asleep, so she kept it in the bed. However, He Tiantian could tell from the Snake King's appearance that it must have made progress in its cultivation.
After making breakfast with Grandma Qi, Sister Wu, Ye Xiaofan, Wang Lei, and Zhang Qingshan came to say goodbye. All four of them had train tickets for tomorrow afternoon or evening, so they would take the village's oxcart to the county town early tomorrow morning.
Secretary Qi happened to be going to the county town as well, so he took them to the train station.
After seeing the four people off, He Tiantian went to find Secretary Qi.
He Tiantian has been getting a lot of pine nuts lately. She also smoked some rabbits, so she can send more to her parents, Huo Yingjie.
Secretary Qi is not home today. Instead, he led the villagers to the back mountain to hunt wild boars. Only Liang Hongyu and Qi Xiaoyan are home.
"Xiao Yan, why didn't you go to the livestock team?" He Tiantian asked in surprise. Usually, Qi Xiao Yan would be studying with Professor Wang at this time.
"So many people are going to the livestock team today. It'll be too much of a hassle and could cause trouble for Professor Wang," Qi Xiaoyan said. "I can study at home; I don't need to go to the livestock team. You love going to the back mountain, why aren't you going?"
“Grandma Qi said that I’m not allowed to go up the mountain to catch a cold wind since I’ve just recovered,” He Tiantian said. Qi Xiaoyan in front of her had a rosy complexion and steady breathing, and looked very healthy. “How have you been lately? You look much better than before.”
Qi Xiaoyan touched her chest and said excitedly with a smile, "Yes, I feel very comfortable too. Before, when I sang, I had a lot of trouble hitting high notes and I couldn't reach them. I would feel uncomfortable if I walked fast, and I would have nightmares and night sweats. Now all of these symptoms are gone."
He Tiantian was overjoyed, just as the Snake King had said, her blood was a kind of elixir.
"That's good. How about this: I was thinking that Secretary Qi will be taking Sister Wu and the others to the train station tomorrow, and the village has caught several pigs and rabbits, which will probably be sold in the county town. I was thinking of sending some of the pine nuts I collected earlier back home for them to try," He Tiantian said. "You should also go to the county town to get a check-up at the hospital and see what the doctor says and what precautions you should take!"
Upon hearing this, Liang Hongyu's eyes lit up. She had been worried about her daughter's health. Now that her daughter was feeling better, she wanted her to go to the hospital for a checkup.
“Xiao Yan, you’ll go with us tomorrow. Your dad’s probably busy processing the game and won’t have time to take you. I’ll feel more at ease if Tian’er comes along,” Liang Hongyu said. “Go ahead, don’t worry about the money, your second brother sent some back.”
Qi Xiaoyan nodded and said with a smile, "Mom, let's not touch Second Brother's money. Let's save it for him to get married. I've been working this year and earning work points, so I can get grain and money. I don't need to spend Second Brother's money anymore. Look, Second Brother is already twenty-four. If he doesn't find a wife soon, it will be even harder for him to get married in the future."
“Sigh, your second brother is such a blockhead. He has vacation this year and another one at the end of the year. I’ve already looked at a few places, and we’ll meet them then. If things go well, we’ll settle on a marriage proposal,” Liang Hongyu said. “Hoping your second brother can find someone on his own is harder than climbing to heaven!”
Upon hearing this, Qi Xiaoyan asked with concern, "Mom, what kind of families are you looking at? Do you know them well? You can't just listen to the matchmaker; you have to find out for yourself. My second brother is such a good person; if he finds an unreliable wife, she might hold him back."
He Tiantian thought about Qi Rongjun from her past life; he had indeed married a rather unsatisfactory wife. He Tiantian didn't know how their relationship was, but every time she returned to Qi Family Village, that woman was arrogant and looked down on people with her chin.
Liang Hongyu didn't avoid He Tiantian, treating her as if she were an outsider. However, since this was their family matter, He Tiantian didn't interrupt and just listened from the side.
Seeing that He Tiantian showed no shyness or embarrassment whatsoever, Liang Hongyu sighed inwardly. "Sigh, she doesn't even want my son." But the age difference between them was too great; they weren't a good match either.
“Don’t you trust me to do things? They were all introduced by your aunts, so how could they be bad?” Liang Hongyu replied. “Don’t worry about adult matters. Just take care of yourself. When you’re out in public, be dignified and graceful. Don’t be like some people who can’t take their eyes off a man.”
Qi Xiaoyan covered her mouth and laughed, shaking her mother's arm and saying, "Mom, I know, please don't say things like that again. Sister Tiantian is still here!"
“Aunt Liang is right. When I was about to board the train for educated youth, my mother also told me that girls should be careful with their words and actions, especially in relationships with men and women. You must be cautious,” He Tiantian said. “Listen to Aunt Liang’s words. Men are afraid of choosing the wrong career, and women are afraid of marrying the wrong man. These are not just empty words.”
Hearing He Tiantian's words, Liang Hongyu was even happier and said repeatedly, "Tiantian is so insightful. You must remember these words. Your father and I only have you as our daughter. If you have any thoughts, you can tell us. We all hope you will find a good home."
He Tiantian looked at Qi Xiaoyan with a half-smile. When Qi Xiaoyan met He Tiantian's gaze, she blushed with embarrassment and said, "Mom, I'm not talking to you anymore. Tiantian and I have something to talk about. You go and do your thing."
Qi Xiaoyan pulled He Tiantian into the house, preventing Liang Hongyu from following.
Liang Hongyu was also happy to have a friend like He Tiantian; sometimes children are more receptive to the advice of their friends. A good girl like He Tiantian would be a good role model for her innocent daughter. (To be continued.)
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