Chapter 148 Getting to Know Each Other
As the two walked up the mountain, Jinran introduced Gu Siyan to various wild vegetables and fruits that were edible.
"It's not the right time yet. Otherwise, when the pine nuts are ripe, I'll take you to pick pine cones. Actually, we country kids all have our own secret hideouts, and we go to the same places every year. We all think ours is the best."
Gu Siyan found everything she saw particularly novel.
After walking a little further in, Jinran called a stop. "We can't go any further. If we go any deeper, we'll be in the deep mountains. Look, there aren't many footprints left. If I didn't have you with me, I could explore deeper into the mountains, but with you following me around, you're just making things difficult!"
Gu Siyan: "Do you have to be so obviously disgusted?"
"Woof woof~~"
"Meow meow~~"
Jinran heard the four little ones' calls and said with a smile, "The friend I wanted to introduce to you has arrived."
Gu Siyan only heard the meowing and asked curiously, "Is it a cat or a dog?"
"I guess so!"
Gu Siyan loves fluffy things the most. After the four little ones approached, Gu Siyan fell silent. Are there cats and dogs like this?
Jinran introduced them: "This is my boyfriend, Gu Siyan. And these four are Doujin and its partner Zhaocai, Fugui and its partner Jinbao. I raised Doujin and Fugui from a puppy, but they found their own partners. Aren't they impressive?"
The four little ones kept sniffing around Gu Siyan, then each one nuzzled against him, as if acknowledging him, which made Gu Siyan feel very flattered.
He whispered to Jinran, "Does this mean he likes me?"
Jinran shook her head. "No, it's because you're going to treat me badly that they're marking you so they can hunt you down from afar."
Gu Siyan said, "........." He had been to school and wasn't so easily fooled.
For the four little ones, going up the mountain was like coming home.
They led Jinran and Gu Siyan to find many wild vegetables and fruits that shouldn't be in season, and then kindly gifted them a wild ginseng.
Gu Siyan was stunned. This must be a treasure-hunting beast!
"The money I used to buy the house was exchanged for the ginseng they gave me. They are all very spiritual. After I started school, I let them play freely, but they can always find me whenever I go up the mountain."
"Woof woof~~" The human is lying to idiots!
"Meow meow~" The fool actually believed it, and our number of believers has increased again.
Jinran: "Her organization is legitimate."
The two filled the baskets, wrapped up the ginseng, and placed it in Gu Siyan's arms, instructing him, "Keep this safe, we'll take it home to make wine later."
"Not for sale?"
"No need, we have enough money now. When we make the wine, we'll share some with Professor Gu, Professor Wang, and my grandfather. They'll definitely be happy."
Gu Siyan smiled and said, "My grandfather is extremely handsome."
After saying goodbye to the four little ones, Jinran turned her back to Gu Siyan and whispered to them, "Have fun on the mountain. We'll leave in a few days and you can come back then, okay? Don't forget about it when you're having fun."
The four little ones gave a perfunctory agreement, and then they all ran off.
As the two descended the mountain, they encountered Shen Yanhong. Jinran ignored her and led Gu Siyan past her.
As Shen Yanhong watched the departing figures of the beautiful couple, a flickering fire shone in her eyes, lingering for a long time.
When Jinran returned home, no one was home. Her grandparents must have gone out to show off their new clothes.
Jinran glanced at the time and started cooking. She asked Gu Siyan, "Have you ever had authentic Northeastern stew?"
Gu Siyan shook his head.
"Young man, let me show you around today. I'll also show you how to make pancakes by the pot, they smell amazing!"
Gu Siyan also helped out, and Jinran didn't refuse. The two of them were like newlyweds, chatting and laughing as they worked.
When Grandma Shen came back and saw this scene, she smiled and said, "Little Gu, you don't need to do this. Go and chat with your grandpa. Nini and I will cook."
Gu Siyan washed his hands regretfully. The atmosphere was so good just now; he might have even been able to propose.
Jinran: "............" If you dare to propose to me right here at the stove, I'll refine you.
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