Soap?
Juanjuan only knows about soapberry, which is used for washing clothes. So, judging from the literal meaning of the word, is this "fragrant soap" a fragrant soapberry?
Whether it was soap or not, Juanjuan didn't know, but wasn't Third Brother right in front of her?
I know exactly what he sent!
Juanjuan: "Third Brother, what is this?"
Under everyone's curious gaze, Bai Yunqi spoke: "Soap."
Jiang Dai and Bai Tian's expressions changed simultaneously. Who could understand the joy of suddenly hearing about something that was common in their hometown in this world where there was no soap?
After the initial emotional joy, rational doubt returns.
Just as the two were pondering.
"Scented soap? Is it just fragrant soapberry?"
Curious, Juanjuan looked down at the soap in the box, then gently poked it with her finger, afraid of damaging it.
Bai Yun'an chuckled, seemingly oblivious to the subtle changes in his parents' expressions: "You can understand it that way. The soap isn't the point; the point is this."
He then took out the soap and handed it to Juanjuan, before taking out the ancient books from the box.
The book lay quietly on the table, its worn cover weathered by time, with four large characters still faintly discernible.
"Wow! A masterpiece of nature?"
Bai Tian exclaimed in amazement, "666!"
Is this a parallel version of *Tiangong Kaiwu* (The Exploitation of the Works of Nature)? It's that amazing!
Jiang Dai was also surprised. So, now there are not only barbecue powder and soap, but even the twin of Tiangong Kaiwu—Tiangong Zaowu—has appeared?
She turned around and looked at her father, who was utterly shocked.
Juanjuan couldn't help but ask, "Daddy, do you know about this?"
Father knows this; it must be from their previous world. But Third Brother, aren't you afraid of our suspicions by just showing it off like this?
Bai Tian was about to say, "How could he not recognize this thing?"
But then it suddenly occurred to me that, considering my own life story and the information gap with Juanjuan, I really shouldn't know her now.
So, he naturally shifted the blame onto Jiang Dai.
“Your mother knows it. She told me before that in her hometown, there is a rumored ancient book that records the methods of making many things.”
The reason is that Jiang Dai's original identity is still unknown; she is neither from Niantao Village nor from the capital, and she has used this excuse many times before.
The main selling point is ease of use.
"That is indeed true."
Jiang Dai nodded, covering for Bai Tian.
Then he looked at his third son, about to ask a question, but then he caught a glimpse of some gifts piled up beside him, and swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth.
"Alright, since this book was given to Juanjuan by Third Brother, then Juanjuan should keep it safe."
"This is delicious food that your mother prepared for you! Come on, see if you like it all?"
Jiang Dai changed the subject and invited the whole family to sit down first.
[Let's not ask yet. This is Juanjuan's birthday. If we ask, the atmosphere and focus will shift.]
[Jiang Dai, wait a minute. Even if you have questions, this isn't the right occasion.]
Furthermore, the fact that the third brother could produce it means either it wasn't his, or he already had a plan in mind even if questioned.
Jiang Dai gave Bai Tian a wink, signaling him not to ask yet.
As she turned her head, she saw her little girl staring intently at her, her eyes filled with admiration and joy.
Jiang Dai: ?
What did she do?
After finishing her meal, Juanjuan began studying the jigsaw puzzle that Jiang Dai had given her, while also leaving her parents and brothers some space to discuss secrets.
Bai Tian and Jiang Dai had already taken a quick look at the ancient book, "The Creation of Nature".
It shows signs of damage, the pages are yellowed, and the font is commonly used in the Great Yu Dynasty. Judging from this, this book, "The Creation of Heaven," must have existed long ago.
The contents are truly comprehensive; the power of knowledge is vividly demonstrated here.
Any content not found here, regardless of its subject matter, would have unimaginable value if applied here.
In the next room.
Bai Yun'an looked at his parents in front of him, as if he had guessed that they wanted to ask about the origin of the book, so he simply told them directly.
"These ancient books and soap were given to me by an old gentleman."
Bai Tian:?
[Is this the mysterious old man most commonly seen in novels?]
Although Bai Tian doesn't read novels often, he still knows some of the tropes, which have been criticized to death.
For example, a line like, "Miss, this is the first time the young master has ever smiled so happily."
Things like "a mysterious old man passed down a treasure," "you'll never die if you fall off a cliff," and "there's treasure at the bottom of the cliff, and there's treasure inside the Water Curtain Cave"...
"The old man saw that I was destined to meet him and told me about a place where treasure was hidden, but I haven't gone to see it yet."
As he spoke, Bai Yun'an took out a map that was also worn out, with the ink color much faded.
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