MSISAS |Chapter 38: The Second Day

The nights in the mountains are cool. Lu Xianzhi slept inside the bed.

This was the room of the old woman’s daughter-in-law and son, but since they had gone to the city and didn’t have time to return, Xu Qing and her group found a place to stay.

Lu Xianzhi was a restless sleeper. After Xu Qing tucked her in, she held Lu Xianzhi as she fell asleep again.

They slept well through the night.

Today, they had to complete their task. Xu Qing got up early to draw her task from the program team.

At this time, Lu Xianzhi was still sound asleep.

The other guests were all paired up, which made Xu Qing seem a bit out of place, but her appearance didn’t give anything away. She was always cool and composed around strangers, and her face had a naturally distant look, adding a sense of aloofness.

Maybe it was someone like Lu Xianzhi, so persistent, who could make the distance disappear.

Xu Qing drew a task card that required her to rely on her own talents or the assistance of the hosts for lodging to gain 50% of the profits.

This was to be exchanged for food ingredients.

Xu Qing went home, put on her black denim jacket, and patted Lu Xianzhi’s bed, “It’s time to get up and do our tasks.”

But her voice was so gentle, it didn’t really sound like she was telling someone to get up.

Turning to leave again, Lu Xianzhi just thought a mosquito was buzzing around, mumbled a few words, then turned over and continued sleeping.

Xu Qing was outside, preparing breakfast with the old woman, stirring the porridge with a spoon.

Children played with the little dog.

The dog occasionally ran over to Xu Qing, rubbing her leg and barking a couple of times. Xu Qing smiled, put down the spoon, petted it a couple of times, looked at Lu Xianzhi who still hadn’t woken up inside, and sighed.

She covered the pot and walked inside.

Lu Xianzhi slept with her cheeks flushed, evidently enjoying a deep sleep.

Xu Qing sat on the bed, pulled the blanket away, and hugged Lu Xianzhi onto her lap, letting her head rest on her shoulder, gently patting her.

Lu Xianzhi slowly woke up, her eyelids still heavy, one eye barely open, drowsily accepting the toothbrush and cup Xu Qing handed over, sluggishly brushing her teeth.

After brushing, Xu Qing washed her face with cold water, and Lu Xianzhi was suddenly wide awake.

She stretched with a lazy yawn.

Her body had already gotten used to moving before her brain woke up.

Xu Qing knocked on Lu Xianzhi’s head, curious about her constitution.

Lu Xianzhi’s eyes were wide and round, as Xu Qing watched her with a smile.

Lu Xianzhi really liked Xu Qing’s smile; it had a youthful charm.

Even though she was already twenty-six.

Humph, such beauty… always enchanting me.

Lu Xianzhi helped with the fire, ending up with a face full of soot, although she didn’t realize it.

Sitting by the fence with an air of melancholy, along with children and the dog also beside her.

Lu Xianzhi teased the dog.

At this point, Lu Xianzhi’s idol image was completely shattered.

In the afternoon, Xu Qing, carrying Grandma’s bamboo basket, went to the market to sell. Considering Grandma’s legs, only Lu Xianzhi and Xu Qing went. As a child, Lu Xianzhi loved playing with grass and flowers, weaving crickets and roses out of grass.

Soon many children gathered around, and the things Lu Xianzhi sold weren’t expensive, just three yuan each.

In no time, she had sold quite a few.

Meanwhile, around Xu Qing were grandpas and grandmas.

“Young man, how much does this cost?”

“Fifteen each.”

“Granny wants to buy one. Young man, are you married? You look so handsome.”

“Hey, Old Li, I came here first. Hey, young man, my daughter is in her prime at twenty. She’s the most beautiful in the village!”

“Don’t listen to her nonsense, my daughter is the village flower, let me tell you…”

There was a hint of a smile on Xu Qing’s lips as she secretly glanced at Lu Xianzhi.

At first, Lu Xianzhi didn’t hear, busy negotiating with the kids, “Three yuan! All just three yuan! Tell sister what you want, and she’ll make it for you!”

“Sister! I want a puppy!”

“Sister, I want a butterfly.”

Later Xu Qing’s voice grew louder and louder until Lu Xianzhi heard it.

Putting down the grass in her hands, Lu Xianzhi said, “Kids, don’t wander off, sister has something to attend to.” And she walked over with a smile.

“Grannies and grandpas, she’s already taken!”

Xu Qing watched as Lu Xianzhi linked her arm with his, smiling at her.

The grandmothers looked at the young girl, “It’s such a pity. My sister is still very good. Young man, do reconsider.”

Lu Xianzhi felt a bit angry hearing this.

Grabbing Xu Qing’s clothes, Xu Qing wasn’t ready, bending down a bit. Xu Qing turned to look at Lu Xianzhi, who suddenly planted a kiss on her cheek, “Mwah.”

“Mwah mwah mwah…”

“…”

The last one landed heavily on Xu Qing’s lips.

Then Lu Xianzhi released Xu Qing, “Everyone saw that, so don’t think about it, she’s mine.”

The grandmothers laughed, “Alright alright, if you don’t want her, then so be it. Young people today are so full of life. Back in my day, my old man and I weren’t this open. Young folks today have so much energy.”

Lu Xianzhi was blushing a little from their words.

Xu Qing patted Lu Xianzhi’s head.

“Good girl, we’re done here, let’s go to yours together.”

Lu Xianzhi looked up at Xu Qing, who just gazed at her gently.

She was almost being spoiled by Xu Qing. He was too handsome, wah wah wah, don’t even think about it, mine!!!

Lu Xianzhi started negotiating with the kids again, while Xu Qing stood by, helping collect the money.

“Gege, you are so handsome, can I hug you?”

“Sure.”

Xu Qing squatted down to give the child a hug.

After one, there would naturally be a second, a third…

Xu Qing got a bit numb from squatting, Lu Xianzhi glanced over, “Alright kids, what you wanted is done.”

The kids crowded around, and Xu Qing finally stood up.

Once Lu Xianzhi finished selling, they walked home together with Xu Qing. On the way, Lu Xianzhi pouted, “How come you’re so popular, luckily you’re mine.”

“Hmm, I’m yours.”

Xu Qing lovingly patted Lu Xianzhi’s head.

Signaling to the cameras not to film anymore.

Xu Qing held Lu Xianzhi’s hand as they walked to the pond, picking up stones and throwing them into the lake to skip them. Lu Xianzhi wasn’t to be outdone, “Humph, you need more practice!”

Xu Qing laughed and teasingly challenged Lu Xianzhi, who puffed up her cheeks, angrily holding three stones.

The setting sun cast its light on the lake, the sparkling waves. The young man stood by the lake, smiling with such exuberance.

Lu Xianzhi’s heart was ensnared, beating wildly as she stared blankly at her.

Xu Qing pushed Lu Xianzhi’s wind-blown hair back and bent down to kiss her.

Lu Xianzhi’s waist was held by Xu Qing. Their height difference was really something, so she had to tiptoe to kiss back.

The willow trees swayed in the wind.

Lu Xianzhi’s face turned red from the kiss, Xu Qing held her with both hands, resting her head on Lu Xianzhi’s ear, “Little Zhi is jealous, I like that a lot.”

Lu Xianzhi was already out of breath by then.

Xu Qing gave her another gentle kiss on the ear.

It seemed like time had stopped, leaving only the two of them in the world.

She thought she couldn’t promise forever, but could a lifetime count as forever?

Time reveals a horse’s strength, a long time shows a person’s heart.

The camera only filmed from afar, the lake surface sparkling in the light.

Xu Qing bought some meat, just right for giving Grandma and the young girl a special meal.

Normally, they would only eat meat when the daughter-in-law and son came back for the Chinese New Year, but today, there was meat.

Grandma smiled as she added food for the children.

A scene of harmony.

『Oh my, everyone, destiny brought us together.』

『Greetings, my fellow sisters.』

『Lu Xianzhi’s morning is me, no doubt.』

『Xu Qing looks so lonely, everyone else is paired up.』

『There’s nothing to be done, the girlfriend loves sleeping.』

『Ah, Xu Qing is so doting!!! What a fatherly boyfriend.』

『Lu Xianzhi’s sleepy eyes are something we’re all used to! Haha!』

『Haha, Little Lu sitting with the dog with a sooty face, so funny. No more celebrity airs left.』

『Iconic moment, folks. Sure enough, Xu Qing’s charm appeals to all ages.』

『Hehe, Little Lu is jealous.』

『Suddenly, I want to kiss my partner as the sun sets. So beautiful.』

『Same.』

『Teacher Cheng managed to sell the tea!! The program team is adding fuel to the fire!! Director, have you no shame?』

『Little puppy selling art haha.』

『No no, little greasy dog. Sister Jiang said it.』

『Haha.』

『See you next week, everyone!!』

『See you next week!』

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Wishing all the high school entrance exam students good results!!

The exam is coming soon! Don’t read anymore!

Eat well and rest well.

Good luck! Just take the test with a normal mind.