Chapter 438: Big Contrast
Perhaps because he saw things from his hometown, Tu Ran spoke more than usual.
She said to herself, "These are the things I often ate when I was a child, but they are not so common these days."
"Because there are more tourists and more people hiking, the ecology is actually not as good."
These words seemed to be spoken to Nie Xiu, and also seemed to be spoken to Nie Xiu's bodyguard.
Both the master and the servant were men of few words and did not say a word.
Tu Ran started introducing things to herself and picked up a bunch of small black fruits.
Turning back to ask Nie Xiu, "Do you know this?"
"Solanum nigrum fruit."
Are you kidding? Nie Xiuke is the king of survival in the wild. It is impossible for him not to know these things in the wilderness.
Tu Ran nodded. "I didn't expect that someone like you from a wealthy family would know about this. Nightshade is the scientific name. The fruit is poisonous when it's green, but it tastes delicious when it turns black. It can dissipate blood stasis, reduce swelling, and clear away heat and detoxify. My grandfather always said that these are gifts from nature to mankind."
"But we don't call it nightshade fruit, we call it stars."
"Stars?" Nie Xiu frowned slightly. This name was quite novel.
Tu Ran nodded and picked up the small red wild fruit. "You know this too, right?"
"Wild hawthorn." Nie Xiu only took a glance and called out the name. None of these could stump him.
"That's right, but we call it mountain red. Like hawthorn, it has the effects of helping digestion, strengthening the stomach, and promoting qi and dispersing blood stasis. Some village women who have just become pregnant like the taste of this, but I think it tastes a bit sour, and I don't really like sour things."
When Tu Ran talked about the specialties of his hometown, he lost his guard.
But after saying this, I felt that it was inappropriate. After all, it was sent by Miss Shen. If I say I don’t like it, wouldn’t it be ungrateful?
Tu Ran continued to smooth things over, "But if you dry the fruit and make it into candied fruit, it's delicious, and you can also make fruit tea."
Nie Xiu said coldly, seeing through Tu Ran's little thoughts, but did not expose him on the spot.
"This last one is amazing. It's a miracle cough medicine."
Tu Ran held a bunch of small orange-yellow fruits in his palm. After peeling the skin, he found crystal clear yellow fruits inside.
This time she didn't ask Nie Xiu and directly introduced, "Red Girl Fruit."
"The fruit is slightly sour, the peel is extremely bitter, and it has a cold nature."
"It clears away heat and toxins, acts as a diuretic and reduces swelling, clears the lungs and relieves coughs."
When I said this, I suddenly thought of Gu Huan. If I see her again, I can give her some tea to drink.
"Doctor Tu is amazing. I thought these were wild fruits, but they turned out to be medicinal herbs." Xiao Jie listened attentively and became curious about the taste. He had never eaten these before.
"A bitter girl can't just eat without any food. I'll make it again when I get back."
"But this star can be eaten after washing. I'll make some for you."
"You should treat me first."
“My time is valuable.”
Nie Xiu didn't appreciate it at all and didn't want to eat any Black Stars. He was not interested in the snacks that these little girls liked.
Of course, Tu Ran likes it not because these things are so delicious.
Just because it brings back the taste of home, it reminds me of Phoenix Ridge.
However, after hearing what Nie Xiu said, Tu Ran was not angry.
"You said you wouldn't eat this."
"No, I won't give it to you."
"Shut up." Nie Xiu turned his head away, not wanting to say more.
Tu Ran found it unbelievable. She was a person of few words, and this guy actually said she was noisy?
Are you kidding me?
"Then you are suitable to live in the mountains, so that no one will disturb you." Tu Ran retorted unconvinced.
Nie Xiu didn't say anything, and Tu Ran took out the needle and started to prick him.
I don’t know if she did it on purpose, but the pain today is even more intense than before.
"Are you taking revenge on me?"
After a long silence, the boss couldn't hold it in any longer.
Tu Ran raised her head and met his phoenix eyes, "Why do you say that?"
"It hurts a lot more today than last time."
"Haha." Tu Ran chuckled angrily.
"You are really judging others by your own standards."
"Am I so petty? If I'm going to take revenge for such a small thing, what's the point of being a doctor? I'd rather just work at a funeral home, how much better would that be?"
"You're in pain because you've gotten better and your meridians are unblocked."
"So the sensitivity to pain has also increased."
"If you don't believe me, you can go ask a Chinese medicine expert instead of embarrassing yourself here."
"What did you say?" Nie Xiu said with a cold face.
In an instant, the atmosphere dropped to freezing point.
"Master, Doctor Tu means that your condition has improved..." Xiao Jie wanted to step forward to explain.
"Shut up."
"What did you just say about me?" Nie Xiu looked at Tu Ran coldly.
"If you don't understand, ask someone who does. Don't embarrass yourself in front of me."
"You're so brave."
All the grievances and setbacks that Nie Xiu had never suffered in the first half of his life have come true in recent days.
It's normal for the boss to not be used to it.
"Don't be so subtle. Aren't you just going to kill me?"
"Scare who?"
"Kill if you want."
"Right now, right now." Tu Ran also argued.
"Don't think I don't dare..."
"I didn't think so. I know you dare, so you'd better do it quickly. Oh, wait a minute, I'll have a bite of Xingxing's first to satisfy my craving."
The nightshade fruit was right in front of him, so Tu Ran grabbed a handful and put it in his mouth, chewing it.
The expression is also very satisfied. This is the feeling. I miss it very much.
Perhaps she was filled with emotion, as she suddenly said, "In life, we only live in a few moments. We can never estimate the value of each moment until it becomes a memory."
Yes, just like now.
When I went to the mountains with my grandfather to collect herbs, I came across wild nightshade fruits and ate them casually.
She didn't take it seriously at the time, but now thinking back, she was so happy back then.
With my grandfather's company and love, I can grow up freely in Phoenix Ridge.
Be a woman like the wind, standing in a small thatched cottage on the top of a mountain, watching the four seasons change, spring goes and autumn comes...
Then, every happy moment cannot be replicated.
Even if you try hard to copy it and pursue exact sameness in the future, it will never be the same.
Maybe I understood what Tu Ran just said.
Nie Xiu actually added, "I want to buy some osmanthus flowers and carry them with me to drink, but it doesn't feel like the journey of youth."
Tu Ran was stunned, and Nie Xiu was also stunned.
They looked at each other, and for a moment, the air became quiet.
A certain big boss is no longer clamoring for fighting and killing.
Tu Ran suddenly remembered something, stood up and ran downstairs, and took out a ginger-colored jar from the kitchen.
"You just said you wanted to buy some osmanthus flowers to go with the wine, right?"
Nie Xiu said nothing and looked at Tu Ran.
"Here, osmanthus wine, this is for you."
"It's just for the occasion."
"Why are you giving me something?" He had just said he wanted to kill her, but now she was giving him something. The contrast was so great that Boss Nie didn't like it very much.
"Because I'm afraid you will kill me, I want to give you a gift." Tu Ran replied seriously.
Nie Xiu: ...
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