The two families gathered around the table for dinner, creating a lively atmosphere. The Xue Family seemed to have a good relationship with each other, and Xue Liujin, who no longer acted stubborn and had lost his temper, appeared quite cheerful, showing great affection for his daughter and granddaughter.
Watching their laughter and chatter, but thinking about the tragic ending of their family in her previous life, Chiang Xiao didn’t say much throughout the evening.
She felt a deep sense of melancholy.
"Xiao Chiang, help yourself to more dishes," urged Xue Liujin, who had drunk a whole pot of Ganoderma water today and felt a significant improvement, believing that his body had become much lighter.
He didn’t need to say it; both the Xue Family and Zheng Yucheng could see it for themselves.
"Grandpa Xue, I’ve had plenty," Chiang Xiao quickly replied.
Xue Liujin was about to say something when he suddenly felt a wave of sleepiness come over him, and he couldn’t help but yawn, followed by another one, struggling to stay awake. He got up, walked over to the sofa, collapsed onto it, and just managed to say, "I’m a bit tired, going to have a nap," before sleep took hold.
The next second, snoring sounds were already resonating.
The group by the dining table was all stunned.
Madam Xue was in disbelief, walking over to him, she extended her hand to pat his arm gently, and softly called out, "Old Xue? Old Xue?"
Response came in the form of snoring loud as thunder.
Xue Liujin was sleeping deeply.
"Oh my gosh, Xiao Ping, hurry, take a look at your dad, he’s asleep, he’s asleep!" Madam Xue exclaimed, tears of joy dancing in her eyes.
She had never imagined that her husband sleeping soundly could make her feel so happy!
Chiang Songhai and Ge Liutao were also taken aback by surprise, joining in the Xue Family’s excitement.
Chiang Xiao couldn’t help but smile, feeling that this was to be expected.
With Ganoderma water combined with the Calming Talisman Figure, if there were no effect, her Space would have protested.
Zheng Ruhua looked at her and asked in a low voice, "Chiang Xiao, I heard that you dug up the Lingzhi from the mountains yourself, is that right?"
"Then, can I come over to your place during the winter break and you show me around the mountains too?" Zheng Yucheng had shown her the painting by Chiang Xiao and for the past few days, Zheng Ruhua had been very curious about this peer who was a genius Painter. Today, hearing about Chiang Xiao’s mountain adventures digging for Lingzhi, Zheng Ruhua longed for such a life.
Chiang Xiao paused, not expecting the city girl to want to experience life in a poor mountain village. She was about to refuse when Zheng Yucheng already started saying insistently, "Xiao Chiang, it’s rare for Ruhua to have this interest, please don’t refuse her request. My daughter stays home all day reading books; if this continues, I’m worried about her physical strength, her eating habits, and her poor appetite. You look so healthy!"
Chiang Xiao felt a drop of sweat form.
She used to be much thinner than Zheng Ruhua, okay?
"Our place is just poor, and there’s really not much to do. There might also be dangers in the mountains," Chiang Songhai told the truth straightforwardly.
However, Zheng Ruhua was set on going and looked at Chiang Xiao with pleading eyes.
After thinking for a moment, Chiang Xiao nodded in agreement.
"Alright, when you come over, I’ll take you to the mountains to have a look and make you some wild game to eat." The thought of wild game almost made her slap her forehead; right, she still hadn’t checked out the factory she had heard about in the county town to see if she could sell some of the meat from her Space.
It happened that Madam Xue suggested Ge Liutao accompany her to the department store the next day, and an idea struck Chiang Xiao. She decided to leave her grandparents in the care of the Xue Family for half a day as she planned to go on a solo mission!