Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Shao Xiaoqi was a fast learner. Soon he could ride alone in the horse farm, steady and calm.
Yuezheng Xiao praised him with a smile. "Qi learns fast!"
Xie Jingrong added. "He seems to have established a friendship with the horse very easily."
Qiao Xuan felt proud and added. "Of course he is. He never fails in hunting!"
"Hunting?" Yuezheng Xiao felt his chin and got very excited. "Qi, you are so talented. What about hunting together? I also want to go have a look at your mountain!"
Qiao Xuan laughed too, but felt a bit guilty.
There were many things in the mountains…
Shao Yunduan said, "Actually hunting is a matter of luck, but there aren't many people in our village who can hunt. The mountain is full of woods, and there are many prey. If you are interested, Brother Yuezheng, please come and visit us when it gets colder."
Yuezheng Xiao was glad to hear the offer. "It's a deal! We will definitely go over, right, Brother Xie?"
Xie Jingrong nodded and gave a brief smile. "Yes."
Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan also went up on the horseback. They were not very good at riding compared to Qi. They were nervous and stiff on the back of the horse and soon Qiao Xuan felt arms and legs languishing. A little while later, she dismounted.
Shao Yunduan rode the horse for two laps and went off too.
Shao Xiaoqi wanted to go beyond the horse farm, and Yuezheng Xiao, who was in a good mood, decided to guide him from the backdoor.
Xie Jingrong turned to Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan. "Yuezheng is very good at riding, and the horse is mild. Don't worry, he should take care of Qi well." Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan nodded.
They were not worried about Qi. He seemed like an active boy but he knew what he ought to do and what not.
The three of them returned to the abbey first.
Taotao had been feeding the fish and looking out for Qiao Xuan and the others. She came over the moment she saw them. Shao Yunduan and Xie Jingrong were chatting in the pavilion, drinking tea, whilst Qiao Xuan and Shao Taotao just walked around randomly.
Qiao Xuan subconsciously started to pay attention to the plants.
The plants were flourishing in the garden, and lavender was blooming vividly. There were some other small flowers as well.
Qiao Xuan was more interested in fruit trees and vegetables, but they did not seem to exist here. So, she stopped thinking about it.
Well, the plants in the garden were all for show, and the fruit trees would be limited to pomegranates, persimmons, peaches and plums.
She could go to seek some later.
They ate lunch at the garden. Xie Jingrong hired the chef from the mansion,
who had been busy getting ready for the lunch. The chef cooked one whole table of dishes for them.
Yuezheng Xiao teased his friend by saying that he managed to eat the dishes only because Shao Yunduan and his family were here. Xie Jingrong had never treated him so well before.
They spent the afternoon rowing late, and after dinner, the sun set and they left the abbey.
Yuezheng Xiao took them back to the hotel. "Brother Xie's abbey is so nice, so beautiful too!" "Of course, the province just looks so different!"
"But I love our home more."
"Me too, but I want to buy a horse!"
Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan were amused by Shao Xiaoqi and Shao Taotao's conversation.
Qiao Xuan smiled. "You behaved very well. Also, I agree with you.. When we make more money, we will build a huge abbey, alright?"