Chapter 33 Do you guys really sleep like this with just a small blanket?
Ning Jia returned home late at night in the rain. Although there was a raincoat in the basket of her electric bike, the wind outside was so strong that even wearing a raincoat was useless. Under the onslaught of the strong wind and rain, her shoes and pants were completely soaked, leaving her drenched like a drowned rat.
As she parked her electric scooter and opened the door looking disheveled, a bolt of lightning struck behind her, illuminating her in a sinister light. This eerie scene startled the little ones who had been waiting and were about to fall asleep, waking them up completely.
"A ghost! A ghost!" "Chieftain, the devil is coming!" "Run! Run!"
The little creatures were terrified and in a panic. Some hid under the sofa cushions, some jumped into the potted plants, and others were running around in all directions...
"Don't panic, everyone. They're on our side."
Cang Lan glanced at the visitor's attire, stroked her chin, and calmly said, "It's Lord Ning Jia who has returned."
Ning Jia was standing at the door, wiping her feet and changing her shoes, when she looked up and saw the little people gathered there. She thought they were there to welcome her and was immediately touched. "I just went to deliver some goods, there's no need for such a fuss."
The little people blinked, but none of them spoke.
Bai Su reacted quickly, dragging a pack of tissues from the coffee table and placing it at Ning Jia's feet. "Lord Ning Jia, you're soaked. Please wipe yourself off."
He Meng quickly ran up to Ning Jia, glanced at her, and said, "Ning Jia, why are you all soaking wet? Haha, you look just like last time..."
Canglan interrupted Hemeng, "Are you alright? Come in and change your clothes quickly, don't catch a cold."
"fine."
Ning Jia didn't bother to change her clothes. She grabbed a tissue, hastily wiped the water off her face, then flashed a bright smile and eagerly headed into the living room.
"Hehe, guess how many sachets we sold tonight?"
He Meng knew how many sachets Ning Jia had taken, and immediately said, "50?"
Bai Su thought for a moment, "The sachets don't seem to be selling very well lately. 50 is a bit too many, I think 40 is better."
“No, you’re all wrong.” Ning Jia shook her head, her bright smile contrasting sharply with the bleak wind and rain outside.
"Hehe, it's 300!"
That's why she came back so late.
The feedback from those who received the free zongzi-shaped sachets in the study room was excellent. Whether they were preparing for postgraduate entrance exams, civil service exams, or professional certification exams, almost everyone wanted to buy the sachets to boost their energy. The sachets she brought with her were quickly snapped up, and she received many more orders.
"Oh, that's great!" He Meng grinned foolishly, still not understanding the meaning of the number.
Bai Su understood immediately, a hint of surprise flashing across her face, before she smiled and said, "That's great."
Canglan smiled with satisfaction. It seemed that Lord Ningjia's efforts had not been in vain, and there would be plenty of money coming in soon.
Although it was already past 10 p.m., Ning Jia was still full of energy. She quickly took a shower and sat down to check the accounts. "Fenqi's cookies, 10 sachets; You Nini, 5 sachets; Xiao, 5 sachets..."
After confirming everything was correct, she finally felt relieved and calmed down a bit. It was only a little over ten thousand yuan, and most of it was pre-orders; the money hadn't even been deposited into her account yet. Was she already getting carried away? How pathetic!
But then she thought, if I can keep earning money like this, so be it, haha.
Oh right, she quickly checked the stock she had at home and found that there were less than 100 left, and the inventory was seriously running low.
Canglan asked from the side, "Lord Ningjia, are we running out of sachets?"
Ning Jia nodded, "The orders I received today were all quite urgent, and I need to deliver them first thing tomorrow morning, but the weather forecast still predicts heavy rain, so I probably won't be able to go to the park..."
Canglan stroked her chin. "That's alright. There's still plenty of Devil's Grass stored here. As for the grass bags..." She glanced at the potted green ivy plants in the house and smiled, "We can use the leaves from the house to make them."
Upon hearing this, Ning Jia readily agreed, "Then let's use pothos. Anyway, it grows fast, and I can just divide it later."
After arranging the sachets, Ning Jia relaxed, only to feel a sudden wave of exhaustion wash over her. Looking at the little people, they all seemed dazed, and several tiny ones were already fast asleep on the sofa...
"Sorry for keeping everyone from resting." Ning Jia said somewhat apologetically.
He Meng and the others rubbed their eyes, shook their heads, and yawned widely. "No, it's nothing. It's just for making money."
"Can we go to sleep now?"
“Of course,” Ning Jia nodded hurriedly, and as if infected by the yawn, she opened her mouth and let out a big yawn.
"Time to sleep, time to sleep."
The little ones breathed a sigh of relief and jumped onto the spacious sofa. They each found an empty spot, stretched out their tiny arms and legs, lay down in a V-shape, and closed their eyes, ready to fall asleep.
Ning Jia watched this scene and felt that something was wrong: "Uh, are you guys just sleeping like this?"
Canglan shook her head. "I'll have to trouble you to turn off the overhead light later, otherwise it's too bright and everyone won't be able to sleep."
"Oh, okay," Ning Jia replied, then realized what she found odd. "Wait, um, don't you guys sleep in beds? And pillows and blankets, don't you need those?"
He Meng raised her hand, "If there's a haystack or something, it would be nice for me to crawl into and sleep there."
A haystack? Where is Ning Jia supposed to find that right now?
Seeing this, He Meng waved her hand and said, "Never mind if you don't have one. This sofa is quite soft and it's nice to sleep on."
Seeing Ning Jia's incomprehension, Bai Su explained, "Our clan is used to living outdoors and sleeping in the open. As long as there are trees and grass, we can rest anywhere."
"Even if you say that, I still feel... I've neglected you a bit," Ning Jia murmured.
Since the guests were guests, Ning Jia couldn't bear to see the little ones sleeping so carelessly. Although she was already very tired, she still went to the bedroom and found a pile of clean cloths.
She took the large bamboo basket she usually used to carry babies and goods, dusted it off, and then lined it with a soft blue cotton pillowcase, creating a small, comfortable cradle. As for the pillow…
With a quick glance, she picked up an old-fashioned blue checkered handkerchief, folded it into a triangle, then folded both ends towards the middle, and tied a knot... Soon, a long, oval "little mouse" was finished.
Ning Jia made several in a row, placing these long pillows on the "sheets" in the large bamboo basket, and then laying handkerchiefs underneath the pillows to serve as small blankets. A soft and cozy bed that looked very comfortable to sleep in was ready.
Upon closer inspection, the bedding was all blue, and the colors matched quite well. Satisfied, Ning Jia followed suit and quickly made two more cradles.
Fortunately, many things in this house were not thrown away before. This bamboo basket is particularly useful, and these old-fashioned pillowcases and handkerchiefs are still quite new. I washed and dried them a few days ago and put them in the closet. Now they come in handy.
Ning Jia was enthusiastically setting up the room while pondering that time was still a bit rushed, and she wondered if the children would be satisfied with this "temporary bedroom".
Many little ones climbed up from the sofa while Ning Jia was setting up the cradles, curiously watching from the side. When they learned that these "little nests" were prepared for them, they were all happy.
After all, the previous outdoor sleeping arrangements were due to limited conditions. Now that Ning Jia had specially made such beautiful beds and quilts for them, the "open-air bedroom" sofa suddenly seemed less appealing. Everyone looked at the brand-new bamboo basket and was eager to try it out.
Chief Canglan glanced at his clansmen's reactions, then at the very comfortable bedding, and thanked Ning Jia, "You've gone to so much trouble again."
“It’s nothing,” Ning Jia said bluntly. “I found these fabrics at a bargain price; I didn’t spend a penny on them.”
Now that they had a new bedroom, the little ones discussed it among themselves and decided to give priority to families with children.
Tuan Tuan is currently the youngest member of the clan and has been given the highest priority in the selection process.
Tuan Tuan's father carefully picked up the sleeping Tuan Tuan and jumped into the bamboo basket first. He lifted the handkerchief and placed the child in his arms on the soft sheets. After Tuan Tuan's mother also got into the bamboo basket, the family of three, with their heads on soft long pillows and covered with soft handkerchiefs and blankets, couldn't help but sigh with comfort.
Seeing this, other families with toddlers couldn't wait to jump into the bamboo basket with their babies in their arms. The whole family huddled together, neatly covered with small blankets, creating a very heartwarming scene.
The first bamboo basket successfully accommodated two families, totaling seven people, and quickly filled up. Following suit, the other two bamboo baskets also filled with little ones, each belonging to a family.
He Meng nestled against her mother, Zhe Lan, with her head resting on the pillow. She pulled the handkerchief and small blanket up to her neck, leaving only her little head sticking out, and happily squinted her eyes.
"Wow, Mom, smell this! It smells so good!"
She sniffed hard, feeling that the pillow smelled sweet, the sheets smelled sweet, the blanket smelled sweet, and even the air smelled sweet when her mother was around. She whispered to Zhelan and drifted off to sleep without realizing it.
The other little people were also immersed in the fresh scent of laundry detergent, their lips curving into smiles as they closed their eyes.
The once lively living room fell silent. Ning Jia smiled slightly as she looked at the sleeping little figures in the bamboo basket. Just as she was about to turn off the lights and go back to her room, she noticed that there was still one small creature that had slipped through the net on the sofa—
"Hey, Bai Su, what are you still doing here?"
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