After some time, Jian Yixue, who was sitting and reading, felt a soreness in her neck, so she put down her book and prepared to walk around and stretch her muscles.
As Jian Yixue walked to the window next to her desk and looked out at the endless grassland, she felt much of her discomfort disappear.
This grassland would be a great way to make the most of the land if it were used to grow medicinal herbs.
She turned to look at the baby dozing on the desk and asked curiously, "Baby, wake up. Is there a place upstairs where we store medicinal herbs?"
The little one opened its eyes wide at the sound, turning its head to search for Jian Yixue. Once it found her, it said in a cute, dazed voice, "Yes, Master. The first floor is for books and knowledge, and the second floor is for practice. There's also a separate storeroom for medicinal herbs on the second floor. Would you like to take a look, Master?"
After listening, Jian Yixue nodded, turned around and picked up the baby: "That's exactly what I was thinking. Come on, let's go upstairs and take a look."
Holding her adorable baby, Jian Yixue found the wooden stairs behind the bookshelf and slowly walked up them.
Upon reaching the second floor, one sees a row of several small rooms made of vermilion wood, with carved windows depicting various flowers and plants, connected side by side, but only one door in the very center leads into the room.
She walked to the door, holding the baby in one arm, and raised her other fair hand to push open the door.
She was instantly stunned by the sight before her and remained speechless for a long time.
The antique-style hall was divided in two. On the left was a huge bronze alchemy furnace, carved with a pair of lifelike dragons and phoenixes intertwined. On the right was a rectangular pear wood table against the wall, somewhat resembling a modern workbench, on which were placed incongruous modern medical instruments.
Jian Yixue was completely bewildered. Could this creator be someone who traveled back in time?
"Sweetie, what impression do you have of the creator of this space?"
The adorable baby in her arms shook its head: "Master, I don't remember. It seems that many things are shrouded in a fog when I wake up this time, and I can't see them clearly. Maybe I will remember them when I slowly recover my energy."
Hearing this explanation, Jian Yixue nodded helplessly.
"Let's go in and take a look. Maybe you'll remember something."
Then, Jian Yixue went inside with a puzzled look in her eyes.
There were two large rooms connected to the innermost two sides. Jian Yixue carried the baby and went into the left room first.
There were rows of wooden cabinets filled with antique-style carved wooden boxes, and Jian Yixue felt that she had seen them somewhere before.
She walked over and opened the box. A golden halo lit up, and an unknown medicinal herb floated in the air. Jian Yixue was startled by what she saw.
Seeing her reaction, the adorable baby in her arms said, "Master, don't be afraid. This is a storage box with its own internal space, which ensures that the medicine's effectiveness is not compromised."
Jian Yixue found it amazing that something that only existed in fantasy stories actually existed.
"Sweetie, do you think there might be something upstairs where we can cultivate?"
"I don't know, Master. This memory just popped up suddenly. I don't know anything else."
Jane sighed, "Damn it, this is ridiculous."
Oh well, let's just treat it as an adventure, that's pretty good too!
Jian Yixue then opened a few more boxes, and seeing that they were mostly filled with mature medicinal herbs, she closed the boxes and went next door.
The structure here is almost identical to the one over there, except that it's filled with seeds, so it seems we'll have to be self-sufficient.
We can plant some medicinal herbs when we have time; given the time here, they should be ready to harvest soon.
Back in the lobby, Jian Yixue looked at everything and seemed to have a feeling she couldn't quite describe.
Just as she was thinking, a sudden cell phone ringtone sounded in her mind.
"Sweetie, someone's looking for me outside, I have to go out now, you have fun."
After saying that, he ignored the baby's reaction and his consciousness left the space.
Jian Yixue, who had just come out, opened her eyes, picked up her phone from the bedside table, and her face lit up with a smile when she saw the caller ID.
"Mo Han".
Hearing her cheerful voice, Ye Mohan on the other end of the phone couldn't help but smile. "Yeah, what are you doing?"
"Hmm~ I'm catching up on sleep in my room, what's up?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Mohan asked with concern, "Didn't you sleep well last night?"
"No, I'm fine. It's just that I didn't have anything to do while you were at work, so I came back after visiting Grandpa."
"Yes. I need to go to the US; there's been a bit of a problem with business there."
Jian Yixue frowned. In his previous life, he had also gone to the United States around this time, and stayed for more than half a month.
She later learned that during that time, the political situation in Country M was turbulent, and he had been injured there.
Is it absolutely necessary to go?
"Um."
Meanwhile, in the office, Ye Mohan frowned, thought for a moment, and added, "Hmm~ the business over there has been targeted and encountered some problems."
Hearing him say that, Jian Yixue understood that he had no choice but to go.
He could only give them a serious warning: "The political situation there is unstable these days, so you must be careful when you go. Your safety should be your top priority, okay? Remember to let me know you're safe every day."
Ye Mohan felt a warmth in his heart upon hearing this.
His wife is becoming more and more competent.
"Xue'er, I'd like to entrust Grandpa's affairs to you during my absence. I don't trust anyone else with them. Are you capable?"
Jian Yixue knew he was referring to her grandfather's poisoning, and said seriously, "I can do it, don't worry. I will take good care of Grandpa, and I will also investigate this matter thoroughly and find out who is behind it."
"Take care of yourself and wait for me to come back. I'll make sure Butler Jin cooperates with you," Ye Mohan said affectionately.
"Okay, I'll wait for you to come back." Jian Yixue felt a warm glow inside; he cared about her.
In the office, Ye Mohan, who had just hung up the phone, had no smile on his face, only a serious expression.
Lin Yi, standing beside him, said, "President, I've booked the earliest flight, and we should be heading to the airport soon."
"Um."
Ye Mohan picked up his phone and walked out of the office, with Lin Yi quickly following behind.
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night,
The corner behind the kitchen of the Ye family's old house.
"It seems like they've discovered me. Lately, I've had a feeling like someone's watching me."
In the darkness, a woman's voice rang out in a panic.
"What are you panicking for? They have no evidence. Don't lose your composure." A sharp, stern male voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Do as I say, and I guarantee your safe departure; otherwise, your son..."
"I'll do as you say, just don't touch him," the woman said urgently.
"Okay, that's good." Then she hung up the phone.
Then, a woman with a flustered expression, looking around anxiously, emerged from the darkness and, seeing no one around, headed straight for the kitchen.
Unbeknownst to her, after she left, a figure disappeared into the night not far from where she had been standing.
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