parentshiftbook Chapter 30, Rank 7
Chapter 30, Rank 7
Rice, flour, grains, and oil...
The bag was full.
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These are now currencies that are even more valuable than silver.
"Sister Qiu is truly the wealthiest family in Willow Lane," Li Yuan couldn't help but tease.
"Nonsense!"
He Qiu rolled her eyes at him. Today, she was dressed in a white dress, which seemed simple, but that glance just now added a strange charm to her, completely different from her previous cautious and even somewhat timid demeanor.
"Looks like I'm leaving. I feel much better now; things are different."
Li Yuan sighed inwardly.
Indeed, she lived a very repressed life in Willow Lane.
It's quite remarkable that they've managed to persevere for so many years.
Now that I'm leaving, it feels like I've released all the pent-up emotions and feel refreshed.
"Qiu girl is here."
Wang Xiulan rushed over from the kitchen. "Girl, what's wrong...?"
"Sister Qiu is going to the inner city tomorrow. She has too much stuff to take with her, so she sent some over," Li Yuan explained.
"Ah...so fast!"
Wang Xiulan stepped forward and took her hand, "Let's have dinner at Auntie's house tonight. I don't know when we'll see each other again."
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Auntie."
This time, He Qiushi agreed without hesitation.
...
In the kitchen.
Wang Xiulan was busy with the work, while He Qiushi assisted her.
Xiao Lijun was playing by himself on the side.
Li Yuan watched this scene with a harmonious atmosphere, somewhat like that of a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.
"It's good!"
He muttered to himself, "Uh—, it's almost autumn."
I couldn't help but laugh at my own thoughts.
"Ah Yuan, what are you laughing at?"
Perhaps because she was leaving tomorrow, leaving this place of sorrow, He Qiu was more talkative today and was not as reserved as usual.
"Sister Qiu is truly virtuous."
His words immediately made He Qiu's face flush.
"That's right. Back then, everyone praised the He family for their good judgment, and they were the envy of all the families in Liushufang. It's just that the He family didn't have that kind of luck," Wang Xiulan said, holding a spatula.
Upon hearing this, a look of pain appeared in He Qiu's eyes.
Realizing she had misspoke, Wang Xiulan gently stroked her forehead and said apologetically, "Auntie shouldn't have said those things, girl. It's all in the past. Once you're in the inner city, live a good life, if possible..."
"Auntie, I will never remarry."
He Qiu said this very firmly.
"Why!"
Wang Xiulan sighed; it was truly heartbreaking.
Li Yuan also shook his head slightly. That's just how the world is. Women value fidelity above all else, and widows are no exception.
"What a pity..."
...
Today was very plentiful.
Rice, braised pork, meatball soup, salted duck stir-fried with soybeans, and a side of stir-fried greens with lard.
A perfect combination of meat and vegetable soup.
"Ah Yuan said my family is a wealthy family, but your family is, isn't it?" This lavish feast was probably only served before the famine years, during the Lunar New Year.
Moreover, only a few families have this capability.
"Isn't this to congratulate Sister Qiu on bringing out all her savings?"
Li Yuan smiled.
She also knew He Qiu Shi well, and since she was leaving soon, it didn't matter if she saw it.
"Nonsense."
He Qiu glanced at him again, seemingly unintentionally.
"Come and eat."
Wang Xiulan placed the prepared meal in front of He Qiushi, having just missed the scene that had just unfolded.
"Thank you, Auntie."
He Qiu said with a smile.
During the meal, Wang Xiulan kept putting food on her plate, and He Qiushi nodded her thanks repeatedly. Over the years, she had forgotten what it felt like to be loved.
Wang Xiulan kept reminding her to be careful when she went to the inner city, because the world was too difficult.
As for Li Yuan, he chimed in intermittently.
"Sister, you're going to the inner city, is it big? Can I come visit you sometime?"
While eating, Li Jun suddenly asked a question.
He had heard about the inner city many times and had always been curious about it, so he finally couldn't help but ask.
"Oh, right!"
Madam He Qiu also put down her chopsticks. "I bought a house in the inner city, and there are four spots available. However, it will cost some money. If you aunts want to go, you can stay at my place."
"this......"
Upon hearing this, Wang Xiulan hesitated, then looked at Li Yuan.
"We'll see."
Li Yuan pondered for a moment before speaking.
"Okay then."
He Qiu didn't press the issue, as everyone has their own ideas. However, she still spoke up, "If you want to go to the inner city, you can go to Xiao Mo Fang Tofu Shop. There's a constable named Qiu there. I've already told him that he can help you with the paperwork."
"Captain Qiu?"
That surname?
"Yes, it's my brother!"
elder brother!
So the rumor that a constable was interested in her was actually his brother. No wonder.
If it were truly intentional, how could it have been endured for so long?
Everything makes sense now. The small ink shop can operate smoothly. So that's how it is.
"Okay, I'll remember that. Thank you, Sister Qiu."
...
After the meal, Wang Xiulan chatted with He Qiushi for a long time, and finally personally saw her off.
back home.
"Qiu girl has finally escaped her misery."
Wang Xiulan was genuinely happy for her.
"By the way, Yuan, what do you think about what Qiu said?"
"Let's wait and see. The rebels shouldn't be able to break in anytime soon."
Li Yuan said.
Another point is that he is not clear about the situation in the inner city, but in the outer city, with his strength, he can protect his family for the time being.
Of course, he knew in his heart that Wang Xiulan probably didn't want to go; she wanted to wait for her father, Li Shouyi, to return.
But given the current situation... it's really hard to say!
...
Upon returning to his room, Li Yuan immediately began cultivating.
The situation is getting increasingly chaotic. Whether we go to the inner city or stay here, we must improve our strength as soon as possible. Only by being strong enough can we protect our home.
As the progress of the health-preserving exercises gradually increases.
Health Preservation Exercises (Minor Success (192/200))
...
194!
198!
...
The qi and blood within the body circulated throughout the body, and the dense lines under the skin almost shimmered at this moment.
Li Yuan felt as if his skin had reached its limit.
"It's time to upgrade!"
He could feel that the thin layer of paper separating them was already extremely fragile.
In my mind.
The four characters "Heaven rewards diligence" shone brightly at this moment.
"boom!"
Suddenly, a surge of warmth welled up in my chest.
Moreover, it radiates immediately from the chest to all parts of the limbs.
At this moment, Li Yuan felt as if his whole body was being burned. This warm current strengthened his flesh, skin, and bones, and finally flowed into his dantian, merging with the qi and blood to form a drop of blood.
And this drop of blood, like a bright lamp, shone brightly, overflowing with traces of vital energy... nourishing the bones within the body!
Li Yuan suddenly opened his eyes.
"What a powerful feeling!"
He couldn't help but look at his hands, and the next moment his wrists trembled slightly.
boom!
A loud explosion suddenly occurred.
He then immediately checked the panel in his mind.
Heaven rewards diligence.
Name: Li Yuan
[Realm Level: Rank 7 (Bone Forging)]
[Exercise Method: Health Preservation Exercise (Proficient)]
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