When the three old men saw Xiao Ruanruan's angry expression, they quickly put their eyes down and continued to pretend to be a hen, a yellow dog, and a kitten.
Xiao Ruanruan was at a loss for words. She couldn't be angry with the three old rascals, but Brother Gu Chen had been threatened into betraying her, so she couldn't be angry with him either.
Oh well, never mind!
In the end, she had to shoulder everything herself!
If she had to choose between Gu Chen on one side and her three grandfathers who saved her life and treated her like their own granddaughter on the other, what else could she do?
She stood on the recliner, tiptoeing to reach Gu Chen's shoulder, and patted him on the shoulder. "Brother Gu Chen, I'm sorry, I misunderstood you."
The three grandfathers weren't threatening you on purpose; they're just like children. Just ignore them.
"I don't blame you anymore. Come and help me carry the medicinal herbs!"
As she spoke, she pulled Gu Chen down to sit and began to continue memorizing the information on medicinal herbs.
But as he carried her, Gu Chen secretly pulled her into his arms and sat her down. However, Xiao Ruanruan was so focused on carrying him that she didn't notice these details.
When Xiao Ruanruan got tired and took a break, Gu Chen saw that it was almost time and went to prepare dinner.
Little Ruanruan watched as Grandpa Yan and Grandpa Peng, dressed as a hen and a yellow dog, squatted on the ground, their legs trembling. Meanwhile, Grandpa Huang, dressed as a tabby cat, chased Little Flower around, making her jump and leap, and he himself was also exhausted and covered in sweat.
Xiao Ruanruan felt a little sorry for them and decided to end their punishment for the day. It was a small punishment to teach them a lesson so that they would remember not to drink alcohol again in the future.
But to everyone's surprise, the three old men got into a competition, each claiming they could play the role for longer than the other two and would definitely not lose, so they resolutely refused to end the punishment.
Little Ruanruan was speechless. They even had to compare themselves to each other. There was really no one else like these three old children.
Since she couldn't persuade the three old children, Little Softie gave up and took WALL-E for a stroll in the mountains.
Although she couldn't take a shortcut and have the robot collect the herbs for her without memorizing them herself, the robot she had painstakingly modified would definitely come in handy.
Now that it's late autumn, many wild fruits ripen during this season.
Things like wild hawthorn, akebia quinata, and wild persimmons.
Little Softie just modified Little WALL-E's hands and feet again, so that it can climb trees easily.
She decided to pick some wild hawthorns to make hawthorn cakes and brew hawthorn wine. The akebia quinata is delicious to eat raw, and so are the wild persimmons, which can be eaten as fruit or made into dried persimmons for preservation.
The three grandfathers, who were like children, had a sweet tooth, and she wanted to prepare more food for them to store while she was still living there.
After all, she'll have to leave to participate in the Youth Science and Technology Competition finals by the latest.
In this remote mountain forest, where few people venture, and no one else comes to pick wild fruits, Xiao Ruanruan didn't go very far or put in much effort before Wali had already picked a whole basket of hawthorns and persimmons for her, as well as a large bag of akebia melons.
Qiu Shun, who came along, helped Xiao Ruanruan carry the basket and bags, but Xiao Ruanruan noticed that Uncle Qiu Shun, who used to be carefree, now looked worried and troubled.
Moreover, Uncle Qiu Shun was still immersed in his own world, sometimes frowning and shaking his head, sometimes sighing, and sometimes looking a little more relaxed.
Xiao Ruanruan raised her hand in confusion and tugged at Qiu Shun's sleeve. "Uncle Qiu Shun, what's wrong? Did you run into some trouble? Or did something happen at home?"
"Huh?" Little Ruanruan's tug and question startled Qiu Shun so much that he almost jumped up.
Qiu Shun smiled at Xiao Ruanruan with a flustered expression, "No, it's nothing, Xiao Ruanruan, I'm fine."
Besides my little master, I have no other family. Wherever my little master is, that's my home.
Hearing Qiu Shun say this, Xiao Ruanruan felt relieved. Brother Gu Chen was Uncle Qiu Shun's only family member, so it was indeed impossible for anything to happen to Uncle Qiu Shun's family.
But why does Uncle Qiu Shun look so worried and anxious?
As Xiao Ruanruan tilted her head in confusion and looked up at Qiu Shun, Qiu Shun seemed to have made up his mind. He gritted his teeth, squatted down, and put his big hands on Xiao Ruanruan's shoulders. "Little dumpling, I'm sorry."
Little Softie: ? ? ?
Qiu Shun: "Actually, the three old men know so much about you not entirely because the young master told them. Some of it was... something I told them while bragging."
Little Softie: !!!
"Uncle Qiu Shun, so what was that you were worried about earlier?"
Qiu Shun nodded solemnly, "As the young master's personal bodyguard and special assistant, I should act as a blind, deaf, and mute person without the young master's permission."
However, I failed in my duty.
"Little dumpling, after I apologize to you now, I'll go back and confess to my master."
Looking at Qiu Shun's solemn and fearless demeanor, Xiao Ruanruan blinked her big, crystal-grape-like eyes. She didn't think it was such a big deal.
Although she was angry with Brother Gu Chen, it was mostly just a joke.
But Uncle Qiu Shun is like this now...
She tiptoed and patted Qiu Shun's shoulder with her little hand. "Uncle Qiu Shun, it's okay. Even if you don't brag to Grandpa, I'll tell him about these things sooner or later."
It's nothing serious, don't worry about it!
Qiu Shun was instantly moved. The little dumpling was so kind; she forgave him without even being angry with him.
If only my little master were this easy to talk to...
Little Ruanruan saw through Qiu Shun's thoughts, patted her little chest, and said in a soft, sweet voice, "Uncle Qiu Shun, why don't you not tell Brother Gu Chen about this?"
If Grandpa and the others accidentally let it slip and tell Brother Gu Chen, just tell me. I'll help you, and I promise Brother Gu Chen won't punish you.
Qiu Shun raised his hand and ruffled the little dumpling's hair. "Little dumpling, thank you. But every profession has its rules. I can't keep this from my little master, or I'll feel guilty."
Since the truth came out after lunch today, he has been suffering from the torment of his conscience, which is why he decided to confess when he gets back!
(I'll make up for yesterday's missed update with one chapter today, and another one tomorrow.)
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