Dai Xingyun would occasionally bend down and carefully clear away the surrounding soil to avoid damaging the precious wild ginseng that was about to emerge from the ground.
Meanwhile, Shen Xiaoxiao was intently wielding her small hoe, digging diligently.
The two had a clear division of labor: one was responsible for digging, and the other for cleaning up the surrounding environment. Their cooperation was excellent, as if they had worked together countless times before.
Time flies, and before we knew it, less than half an hour had passed, and a whole wild ginseng was successfully dug out of the ground.
Its rhizome is thick and its fibrous roots are numerous and long, indicating that it is quite old.
Shen Xiaoxiao gazed at the enormous ginseng in her hand with undisguised envy in her eyes.
She couldn't help but exclaim, "Young educated youth, in my opinion, this ginseng must be at least 80 years old! If you're not in a hurry to use the money, it's best not to sell it; keeping it could save your life."
After saying that, she handed the ginseng to Dai Xingyun with envy.
Dai Xingyun did not reach out to take the ginseng. He smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Keep it! After all, we found and dug it together."
Shen Xiaoxiao quickly shook her head and refused, insisting, "That won't do! You found it first, so it should belong to you."
"And if you take it to a pharmacy, you can sell it for at least a thousand; if you go to a large pharmacy in a big city, the price will probably be even higher."
As she spoke, she once again offered the ginseng to Dai Xingyun.
Seeing this, Dai Xingyun thought for a moment and then suggested, "How about this, let's consider this ginseng as our joint property, and then split the proceeds equally when we sell it?"
"As for the ginseng, give it to me first. I'll send it to my grandfather and ask him to help me find a suitable buyer to sell it."
Nevertheless, Shen Xiaoxiao was still unwilling to accept this generous gift, and the two of them went back and forth, refusing it from each other.
After a stalemate of back and forth, Dai Xingyun finally spoke up forcefully, "It's settled then, or I'll just throw it away?"
Shen Xiaoxiao quickly and tightly hugged the ginseng to her chest, as if afraid that Dai Xingyun would really snatch it away and throw it away. She muttered to herself, "Then I won't be polite. I'm going to take advantage of this great deal!"
Standing to the side, Dai Xingyun quietly watched the woman in front of him. She carefully protected the precious medicinal herbs as if they were rare treasures.
That focused and cautious expression made Dai Xingyun's lips involuntarily turn up slightly, gradually forming a gentle smile full of doting affection.
Without the slightest hesitation, he nodded decisively and replied, "Yes, take it." His voice was deep and magnetic, like ripples on a lake in spring, gently rippling into Shen Xiaoxiao's heart.
At this moment, the setting sun has begun to slowly tilt westward, and the originally azure sky is gradually tinged with a faint orange-red, like a beautiful scroll slowly unfolding.
As time went by, it grew darker and darker, and the whole world seemed to be enveloped in a warm and peaceful atmosphere.
Shen Xiaoxiao, who had been focused on protecting the medicinal herbs, suddenly felt a burning gaze fixed on her. She subconsciously looked up and met Dai Xingyun's deep and bright eyes.
Instantly, an indescribable shyness welled up in her heart, and two delicate blushes quickly rose on her cheeks.
To break the awkward silence, she hurriedly tried to change the subject: "Oh dear, it's getting late, let's hurry back!"
As she spoke, she unconsciously fiddled with the medicinal herbs in her hands, trying to hide her inner unease.
Faced with Shen Xiaoxiao's actions, Dai Xingyun still smiled, a smile as warm as the winter sun, warm but not dazzling.
He replied softly, "Okay!" From beginning to end, his gaze never left Shen Xiaoxiao.
Being stared at with such direct and intense gazes made Shen Xiaoxiao feel increasingly uncomfortable, as if a deer was pounding wildly in her heart.
Finally, she couldn't help but exclaim coquettishly, "You!"
Just as he was about to say something more, Dai Xingyun also spoke at the same time: "You!"
Their words, spoken in unison, collided and echoed in the air, then dissipated into a clear, melodious laugh...
The two of them spoke at the same time, and then, as if by telepathy, they both closed their mouths at the same time.
When Dai Xingyun saw this scene, he was slightly stunned at first, but he quickly came to his senses and a gentle smile appeared on his lips.
Then, in an extremely gentle tone, he said to Shen Xiaoxiao, "You go first."
Upon hearing Dai Xingyun's words, Shen Xiaoxiao's heart pounded like a deer, and she nervously clenched the hem of her clothes with both hands.
After hesitating for a moment, she took a deep breath, as if trying to use it to give herself some courage.
Finally, she mustered her courage, slowly opened her mouth, and asked softly, "Why did you come up the mountain with me to gather herbs today?"
After saying that, she paused, then continued, "Also, why did you split such precious ginseng with me? With your abilities, you could have kept all of this for yourself."
As she continued speaking, Chen Xiaoxiao's voice grew softer and softer until it was almost inaudible, like a whisper.
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