Her Cultivation Diary

Those that are slightly redder are being eaten by Aunt, who's holding them in her hand. As she eats, she smiles at Big Aunt and says:

"Tantan's Aunt, you've really gone all out for this New Year... Do you like pickles? The kids' granduncle taught me a way to pickle some vegetables, I'll bring you a jar the next time I visit the wholesale market."

Big Aunt, who is also thrifty and good at managing the household, is unfazed by Aunt's stinginess and just nods generously at the moment:

"Sure, if you don't mind, drop by the market sometime. I can give you some imperfect fruits from my stall."

"I won't mind at all."

Aunt says straightforwardly, "Every night our family goes to the small supermarket at 9 o'clock. Just half an hour before closing, there are always lots of great deals on fresh fruits and vegetables."

Big Aunt:...

Even though she was prepared, she didn't expect someone to be this persistent. Looking over at the father and son happily sipping tea, she really didn't know what to say.

Lun Chuan silently listened to the two chatting, then picked two cherries and handed the bowl to Qiaoqiao:

"Aunt picked these specifically for you, try them and see if you like them."

Qiaoqiao, who only recently got to taste cherries a few times at Big Aunt's place, widened his eyes in delight and quickly accepted them.

However...

After taking a bite, he secretly said, "They aren't as tasty as strawberries."

Thinking a bit more, he added, "Also not as nice as watermelon."

Thinking again, "And not as good as the cherries from the front of our house — but those cherries spoil quickly. Brother, don't leave, okay? Wait until the cherries are ripe, and I'll pick them for you."

"Hey," Song Tan interrupted him with a smile, "That's exactly what I wanted to say. Qiaoqiao, how are you so clever to say it for me?"

Seeing the silly child's eyes sparkling, she pretended to ponder and picked a cherry:

"Or how about this, after the New Year when Professor Song comes over, I'll ask where to get good seedlings, and we can plant a few trees for ourselves."

Just as she was saying this, Yun Duo walked in again from outside, carrying a big basket filled with...

Mushrooms?

Song Tan looked over curiously.

In terms of hospitality, you have to count on Wu Lan.

Wu Lan immediately went up to greet her:

"Yun Duo, it was so busy and noisy just now, I forgot to tell your sister that it's lively with so many people here, so just don't go back — give her a call."

As long as Yun Duo isn't deliberately being contrary, her smile is very sweet, and even her sharp features soften considerably:

"Thank you, Auntie — let's talk separately, otherwise, I won't be able to call out."

Her eyes were filled with longing, "My sister said she's not coming, we haven't seen each other for a long time. She wants to go home and make the mushroom soup I like, and I need to head back soon."

Listen to how dignified this is!

Saying she's causing trouble and also saying she won't be eating here, what a clever child!

Plus, looking at this girl smiling so brightly, Wu Lan could hardly believe this is the young sister Yunyun always argues with, who doesn't want to go to school.

Wu Lan thought of this and respected Yun Duo a bit more, became even more sincere: "We're from the same village, coming to play and bringing so much stuff, if people hear about it, they'll make fun of me."

"Here, put the basket down, take it back when you go. If your sister scolds you, just say I told you to."

"I've introduced our young ones here; you young people surely have things to talk about, go and hang out there. Help yourself to the fruit and snacks on the table, don't be shy."

As she said this, she feared Yun Duo might be reserved, and nudged her towards the sofa.

At the same time, she called out loudly, "Tantan, you and Xiaolun have been through a lot, you both should also advise Yun Duo. There's a time for everything, and right now it's time to study, don't delay because of earning a little money."

With this interruption, Yun Duo's awkward hesitation vanished, and Song Tan also smiled and beckoned:

"Come over here."

"Do you want to advise me?" The girl who struggled her way out of the mountains asked without hesitation as she sat down.

"My sister always says studying is more important. But studying and diploma are two different things. I'm so young, shouldn't I seize the opportunity to earn more money?"

"Once I achieve economic freedom, I'll naturally have the mindset to read more books."

Song Tan thought for a while, pointed at Wu Lei: "I don't really have a stance to advise you, after all, my Brother Wu Lei graduated from college but now works herding cattle."

"My Brother Yanping also graduated from college, and now he's doing odd jobs at my house."

She looked at Yun Duo and saw that the resistance in her eyes slowly faded with these two typical examples, then smiled:

"But, what truly is economic freedom?"