Chapter 62: It turns out you really like asking for subscriptions!

  Congratulations on getting a monthly ticket

  Xiao Yuanfeng got up and walked over to let busy Meng Ping help himself get a small jug of wine, then said: Actually, wanting to know if you like or not is very simple. You're sleeping together every day, aren't you? Just take a look at yourself and see if you have any feelings, and it'll be clear whether you like or not.

  Xiao Yi Mo silently furrowed his fine eyebrows.

  Do you feel anything?

  Does it actually feel anything?

  It's uncertain, if it weren't for this small body of hers, I really wouldn't be able to help but eat her up.

  Moreover, what's the point of figuring out whether I like it or not? At this point in time, even if I want to do something else, I won't be able to do anything anyway.

  Although people say that men are lustful, if it's not someone they like, they can't sleep with them, let alone do other things. Xiao Yuanfeng looked like he had a lot of experience.

  Feng Er, come and tell Master, how many young girls have you slept with until today? Hua Fei asked in a gentle voice.

  Cough, Master, this kind of thing... Xiao Yuanfeng looked over with great difficulty.

  Xiao Yimoyang raised an eyebrow: Master, don't you understand him yet? He can only boast about his eloquence, but in fact, he's just like you and me, a novice.

  Xiao Yuanfeng was choked by the strong wine that he couldn't swallow, and after patting his chest, he said with a rough breath: What's wrong with you, I have to guard my body like jade for my future wife.

  Little treasure, you're still young, that's a must, how old are you anyway? Xiao Yu Feng, you're not big either, it's also a must. As for Master, how old is he? Su Xiao Fan slowly approached with a bowl of green bean soup.

  "How did you get out?" Xiao Yimiao's face changed, and she wondered why this girl would interrupt the conversation between men on such a topic.

  "Hmm, I've taught Su Bing how to do it. Su Xiaofan glanced at the position beside Xiao Yimeng, which was originally her seat, but now occupied by Xiao Yuanfeng, so she moved to the other side and handed the bowl in her hand to Xiao Yimeng: Do you want to drink green bean soup?"

  Xiao Yi Mo shook his head, his ink-like eyes staring tightly at her. Usually, women would avoid such topics when they heard others discussing them, but she was different, not showing any signs of embarrassment or shyness.

  Just as she sat down, Su Xiaofan's face turned black, looking at the wine glass that was now in Xiao Yimeng's hand.

  Yes, it's from the wine glass.

  This is too weird, who has ever seen a five or six year old child holding a wine glass and drinking with two adults?

  Snatched the wine cup from Xiao Yi Mo's hand, placed it on the tip of his nose to take a sniff, and indeed it was wine. Then he took a sip, and indeed it was wine.

  Both eyes angrily looked at Xiao Yuanfeng: Did you help him pour it?

  It was me who fell down. Xiao Yuanfeng was somewhat unclear about her state, she looked very strange just now.

  You actually poured wine for a five or six-year-old child to drink, and even discussed with him whether he was a virgin or not. Previously, you also instilled in him strange ideas about women being full-bodied or not. He lifted the lid of the wine jug and took big gulps, then paired it with several dishes: Hmm, the craftsmanship is good, did you make this? Although I've heard the king say that this woman's cooking skills are top-notch, this is actually my first time eating her cooking, and indeed it's not bad, comparable to the chefs in the palace.

  It's worth noting that the head chef of Wang Ye's mansion was an imperial chef carefully selected and sent by the Emperor from the palace.

  Naturally. Su Xiaofan smiled sweetly.

  As a cook, the happiest moment is when the dishes I make can bring joy to those who eat them.

  Sometimes you can still see a happy expression on the face of the person eating, at that time, even if it's free to serve others, you feel like it's worth it.

  "Is there a place to stay in this tavern, can you accommodate me for a few days?" Lan Ming struggled to get out these words. She had always liked being alone, whether it was when she went out on business or when she was at home, and didn't like interacting with others much. But this time her mission was to gather information from the other person's mouth, so not interacting was absolutely not an option.

  Where haven't you lived? Su Xiaofan's eyes widened.

  He was skeptical of his words, knowing that he gave people the feeling of being a very wealthy person. Even if the king wasn't here, he wouldn't starve to death, staying in an inn or something like that isn't a big deal at all, as long as you have money...

  Yes, the silver was stolen. Lan Ming slightly lowered his head.

  In a place where others couldn't see, a strange expression faintly appeared on his face that had remained unchanged for thousands of years. It's worth noting that he was least skilled at lying to people.

  But when are you going to move in? Su Xiaofan glanced at the upper berth, not knowing if Meng Ping and his brother were sleeping up there or not. And also didn't know if he was afraid of the heat.

  I don't know, I'll wait for the king's orders to come. Lan Meng took some time to calm down before raising his head again, and his face still had its usual cold expression.

  You're also one of the emperor's personal bodyguards, right? If you go to contact the officials, they'll have a place for you to stay. Su Xiaofan suddenly thought of this. Generally speaking, as an imperial guard in Beijing, he would be considered a high-ranking official in a small place like this. He should be able to command those officials just by showing them some kind of token, like on TV.

  Lan Meng hesitated for a moment before responding: If such a shameful thing were to spread to the prince's ears, what would become of us?

  Su Xiaofan nodded slightly as if she understood and didn't understand at the same time, then leaned in close to ask in a low voice: "Could it be that you're going incognito or something?"

  In her heart, she still hasn't forgotten the previous incident where Shangguan Qing wanted to deal with Zhang Yuncong. She might be the person he wants to use, but for now, she doesn't want to play the role of being completely used by them. If one day she becomes stronger, maybe she can borrow their hands to avenge Zhang Yuncong's harm and death to Su Xiaofan.

  You're overthinking. Lan Meng's words were quite to his liking, and he couldn't help but mutter to himself that deceiving people was just like doing other things - the more you practiced, the more skilled you became. Maybe with practice, he could also deceive people with ease in the future.

  Alright, you eat first, I'll go discuss with them later. Su Xiaofan stood up and was about to head to the kitchen to ask Meng Jie something.

  Lan Ming silently drank his wine, his eyes fixed on Xiao Yi Mo who had been staring at him all along.

  Always felt that the little kid's gaze at oneself hid a murderous aura.

  Is it just an illusion of mine?

  What killing intent could a five- or six-year-old child have?

  After hearing Su Xiaofan's words, Meng Jie said generously: Let him stay, my brother and I both sleep on the table, it's cooler downstairs, if he doesn't mind, he can also sleep on the table with me.

  "Alright, from now on, spare me some of that silver and whatnot. After all, there are many people who come here to eat for free every day." Su Xiaofan poured himself a cup of wine with a gloomy expression.

  Xiao Yi Mo glanced at him sideways: You've already brought us trouble.

  Lan Meng pretended not to hear what he said and ignored him.

  Today, three people finally waited for Su Xiaofan and others to return home together.

  All the way, Xiao Yi Mo had her eyes slightly closed, looking at Su Xiao Fan who was sleeping soundly on Yu Xiao Xi's lap.

  It seems like she's still unclear about whether or not she's afraid of the dark today.

  Outside Su Xiaofan's home.

  Everyone on the board was stunned there.

  "Or should I wake her up?" Yu Xiaoxi finally couldn't help but ask out loud.

  Xiao Yi Mo furrowed his brow, under the moonlight, a pair of ink-like eyes were fixed on Su Xiao Fan's peaceful sleeping face.

  Yu Xiaoxi silently watched Xiao Yimeng, who was clearly just a child, yet had so many worries. She didn't let Su Bing or anyone else carry her in, nor did she seem to want to wake herself up. Was she planning on waiting here for her to wake up naturally?

  "What's going on?" Ye Shi emerged from the house with a lantern in hand, asking uncertainly.

  Xiao Fan fell asleep. Yu Xiao Xi lowered her voice slightly.

  This child didn't sleep at all last night, did he? Ye Shi walked over and gently patted Su Xiao Fan's cheek.

  Su Xiaofan slowly woke up: "Grandma? We're home, I'm going to take a bath." After taking a look around, she got down from the cart and stood up. Her whole body was sticky and uncomfortable, so she wanted to take a bath before finally being able to sleep.

  Just a few steps into the courtyard, he turned back and asked: Where is little treasure staying today?

  Xiao Yi Mo silently lifted her small legs and stepped over her, entering inside.

  Let's go, Xiao Fan. Yu Xiaoxi and Su Bing saw this and left together.

  The two of them exchanged a glance and then turned around and left.

  Little treasure wants to take a bath with me? Su Xiaofan entered the house, put away the clean laundry, and saw that he hadn't sat down on the bed, but was standing by the bedside.

  No. Xiao Yi Mu's mouth twitched, and he still hadn't forgotten the embarrassment of taking baths with her several times before. Fortunately, after his prolonged protests, she had long stopped bathing with him, and even bought a small basin for him to use when washing up.

  In the end, when Xiao Yi Mo had finished washing up and walked into the house, Su Xiao Fan was already asleep.

  Doesn't look like you're afraid of the dark. Xiao Yimò furrowed his brow, turned off the light with a swift motion and climbed into bed.

  She turned her body and looked out the window for a while, just as she was about to close her eyes and sleep, her whole body was pulled over by Su Xiaofan and hugged in his arms.

  Xiao Yi Mo struggled with a black line all over his face for a few times, but he couldn't get rid of it.

  She didn't have a habit of sleeping in someone's arms before, why did it change overnight?

  He felt his own occipital bone was stuck to the soft part of her chest, slightly trembling with her even breathing, and his whole face turned red in an instant, his breathing also became a bit disordered.

  "Hey, woman, let go of me. Xiao Ye's tender face turned from red to black, if it goes on like this all night, how am I supposed to sleep?"

  Good boy, don't make a fuss. Su Xiaofan, who was sleeping soundly, patted his hand gently with the hand that had been holding his, as if comforting him.

  Xiao Yi Mo was speechless, and shifted his gaze out of the window, wanting to divert his attention.

  Then calm down your overly excited heart at this moment.

  In the past, I hadn't been to many places that were deeply recommended by people, but once someone starts ordering new dishes, it's impossible for me to do it myself. Even just following what others have done is exhausting enough, let alone trying to innovate on my own.

  Su Xiaofan helplessly hooked the corner of her lips and said that perhaps her own desire to leave them would still end in miscarriage.

  In that case, just find a way to expand the wine tavern then.

  Are you thinking of playing truant today? Su Xiaofan carried some chickens and ducks that she had tied up like the day before, put them on the cart outside the door, and asked Xiao Yuanfeng aloud.

  Not at all. Xiao Yuanfeng stood up straight and took the zither from Su Xiaofan's main hall, then turned around and went into the courtyard.

  Are the chickens and ducks you raised really more delicious? Although Su Xiaofan didn't like Shuiyun, she appreciated her independent personality.

  In her eyes, a woman cannot be too dependent on her husband or natal family.

  Although I am a person completely dependent on my husband...

  But yearn for a life that can rely on itself and stand up to a piece of sky.

  Yeah, the guests' reaction is pretty good. Do you want to go sit in our wine cellar? Su Xiao Fan extended an invitation out of politeness, although she didn't know if they would accept, and when she looked at her own dilapidated house, there wasn't a hint of disgust in her eyes, but when she looked up at him, a strong sense of disgust appeared, probably because of the relationship between him and her son.

  Moreover, the village chief was also curious as to why he didn't discuss with the couple before directly deciding on the marriage for Little Treasure.

  What other hidden circumstances are there?

  Alright, since you've sincerely invited me, I'll go take a seat. Shuǐyún Jī stood up, turned around and walked out.

  Yunji sister also wants to ride their wooden cart out? Huafei got up, following behind her, and asked uncertainly.

  Let's go. Shuigongzi glanced at the simple handcart parked outside the door, it must not be comfortable to sit on it, and it's better to walk slowly.

  Su He silently watched as a group of people departed in a grand and majestic manner.

  Su Xiaofan walked to the gate of the courtyard, took out some silver from her bosom and handed it over to Su Bing's hand: Today, no matter what, you must persuade Meng Ping to accept this silver. Otherwise, I won't be able to face people when they come for lunch at noon. Meng Ping also followed him in.

  Then I'll go first, don't know if you'll need me again later. The man put it down and was about to leave, having dealt with this, he could go back now, the sun was getting hotter by the minute.

  If it's fresh and cheap, I'll take some. Su Xiaofan turned her head and smiled at him.

  Good. The man should have finished and left already.

  Su Xiaofan returned the remaining money bag to him and seriously measured the deer on the ground, then took a knife from one side and prepared to process it.

  Xiao Fan? Meng Ping took over the money bag and continued to ask, but she hadn't even responded to her own words yet.

  "Huh? Su Xiaofan looked up and saw several people surrounding her in the kitchen, blinking suspiciously: What are you all doing?"

  Yu Xiaoxi couldn't help but laugh: They want to know what you're doing.

  "Oh, sorry about that. I was thinking about how to cook this deer and didn't hear you. I'll talk to you in a bit." Su Xiao Fan looked at the knife in his hand, swiftly cutting off the skin with three or two strokes, then began separating the meat from the bones, laying out each part separately.

  Xiao Fan is very skilled. Yu Xiao Xi felt that in her hands, the scene that should have been bloody and cruel was instead extremely pleasing to the eye, each knife stroke precise and accurate, not a single drop of blood spilled, neat and orderly, and she quickly finished processing the deer.

  Right, Meng Ping, you'll remember to remind those guests later that when eating venison, they can't eat the store's roasted chicken, but it goes well with roasted duck and such. Su Xiaofan spoke up while taking a piece of meat and placing it on the cutting board, cutting it into small square pieces.

  Meng Ping nodded, although he wanted to tell her that perhaps no one had touched the deer meat, but didn't say it out loud.

  After all, I haven't seen anything she's made before, maybe what she makes will be different from others.

  Right, I forgot the most important thing. Su Xiaofan put down the kitchen knife in frustration.

  What's wrong? Yu Xiaoxi walked over and thought that if she needed to buy anything, she would go run errands for her.

  Get that thicker bamboo skewer, like the kind used for candied hawthorn, and then get an even thicker one. Su Xiaofan furrowed her brow as she scanned the kitchen.

  Meng Jie said: Ah, I know where it's sold, I'll go buy some back.

  After looking around the kitchen for a long time, Su Xiaofan still couldn't find what she wanted, and then walked to the backyard, pointing at the floor and saying: "Su Bing, help me build a fire there in a while."

  Good, call me when it's time to go up. Su Bing responded vaguely, suddenly very curious about what she was going to do.

  Su Xiaofan cut all the venison into square blocks and then put them all in a large basin, then put in all the necessary seasonings, started stirring and marinating.

  At noon, a sweet and savory aroma wafted out of the kitchen, different from the roasted chicken and duck of previous days, it was another kind of special aroma.

  I'll go take a look at what delicious food they're making inside. Xiao Yuanfeng couldn't resist the temptation, got up and walked in.

  In the backyard, Su Xiaofan sat on a small stool, holding several strings of venison and roasting them. Next to him were many plates, which now held several strings of freshly roasted venison.

  Xiao Yuanfeng walked over and took a string of them to eat, then exclaimed: "Too delicious!"

  Su Xiaofan turned her head and asked: Did you eat roasted chicken in front of you?

  Not yet? Xiao Yuanfeng's mouth was full of venison and his words were unclear.

  That's good, when eating this, you can't eat roasted chicken, let's have a few more strings, finish and come help me roast. Su Xiaofan didn't know if anyone would order it or not, but roasting required some time, if many people ordered, she alone might really not be able to keep up.

  Good. Xiao Yuanfeng nodded vigorously several times.

  It smells so good! Is there a new dish today?

  In the store, customers smelled your fragrance and started asking out loud.

  "Hmm, our chef has newly developed roasted deer meat skewers. Just two large copper plates for one skewer, sir, why not try two skewers? However, you can't order it with our signature dish, Tongzi chicken. Meng Ping saw someone asking and went over to respond with a smile. Until he smelled that aroma, he was worried that no one would buy it, but now he has completely let go of his worries."

  Not just at this moment, but from now on, whenever Xiaofan wants to do something, he will no longer have any doubts.

  Alright, let's start with ten strings then.

  Good, just wait a moment. Meng Ping turned around and made a gesture to Yu Xiaoxi who was standing at the kitchen door, and Yu Xiaoxi went in and brought out the venison that the man had ordered.

  Wow, it tastes so good! The customer who ordered is eating with satisfaction and can't stop praising.

  At this time, people at other tables also started ordering deer meat one after another.

  In no time, those who were roasting inside would be done.

  Su Xiaofan got up and took the last plate of venison out, then said to Xiao Yuqiu and Xiao Yushu: "How about you two go in and help me roast meat skewers with Xiao Yuanfeng?"

  Good. The two hesitated for a moment before getting up and walking in.

  You come in too. Su Xiaofan also pulled Lan Ming in casually.

  Little treasure, how did you get in too? Just after telling everyone about the approximate roasting method, Su Xiaofan turned around and saw Xiao Yimo standing at the door, holding a string of roasted meat.

  Xiao Yimao slowly and neatly ate: Come in and take a look.

  Su Xiaofan turned her head and continued to be busy: Go out, wait for a while to get a body of oil smoke flavor.

  Xiao Yimo stood still as if he hadn't heard anything.

  Su Xiaofan didn't have time to continue talking to him either, as there were still many people outside who had ordered but hadn't been served yet.

  Why don't you think that we will also get stained with the smell of oil fumes? Xiao Yuanfeng, although he thought roasting this thing was quite fun, still naturally said it out loud.

  You're a big man now, stop comparing yourself to kids all day. Su Xiaofan glared at him and then began to ponder in her heart, if the business gets better in the future, should she hire some partners or shop assistants?

  Xiao Yuanfeng's pursed lips were dissatisfied, but he couldn't argue with this uninformed person, and could only mutter to himself that Xiao Yimian was actually older than him.

  This girl's craftsmanship is pretty good. Shuiyun Ji ate the delicious dishes on the table while savoring the wine, and suddenly threw away all her dissatisfaction with Su Xiaofan in her mind.

  Indeed it's not bad. Huā Fēi Cén smiled and nodded in agreement.

  Isn't she good enough? Why don't you like Mo Ge to marry her? Shuiling ate the delicious food on the table with elegance and composure, occasionally turning her head to glance at the customers in the store. When she came here this morning, she thought that this wine shop would have few customers, but unexpectedly, it was almost full by lunchtime.

  Shuīyún Jī put down the wooden stick she was eating from, raised an eyebrow and said with a proud tone: My Mò (ink) is not something that can be matched by just any rough and wild servant girl.

  Shuiling'er slowly turned her head, and Su Xiaofan was not bad either. She was much better than ordinary village girls, and if she dressed up in nice clothes, she would definitely be a little beauty.

  Yun Jie sister, what's the situation with telling the villagers that Ling'er is Mo'er's future wife? Hua Fei Chen held a wine cup in her hand, her pure eyes staring straight at Shui Yun Jie.

  Is this really the case? Shuiling's beautiful eyes widened in surprise, and although she was usually calm and composed, she couldn't help but feel a little shocked. Why didn't she know about something that concerned her, as the person involved?

  It was just to see that girl's reaction, Ling'er don't get excited. Shuiyun Ji turned her eyes and forced a smile on her face.

  Shuiling'er pouted: Why look at her reaction, and drag me into this?

  Shuīyún Jī glanced in the direction of the kitchen: Don't you like our Mo'er anymore?

  I like to return, but once that kind of talk gets out, my reputation will be ruined. Shuiling'er finally knew why Su Xiaofan's friends always looked at her with a group of strange eyes.

  No problem, our Ling'er won't be living here often in the future. Shuiyun Ji smiled carelessly.

  The water spirit is speechless.

  She has done it to this extent, what does she want to probe Su Xiaofan about?

  And Su Xiaofan didn't show anything out of the ordinary either.

  It seems like they don't even care about it at all.

  In the evening, after seeing off all the guests, everyone was exhausted.

  I'm so tired, I won't be doing this tomorrow. Xiao Yuanfeng lay on the table that Yu Xiaoxi had cleaned up, letting out a weak groan.

  Had enough? Weren't you having a great time roasting and eating at the same time? Su Xiaofan stood in the middle of the store, waving her hands.

  Eating is indeed enjoyable, but holding that thing to roast for so long is too tiring. Xiao Yuanfeng felt his hands were about to go numb, and as a martial artist, he couldn't help but wonder how Xiao Yushu was doing? Thinking of this, he turned his head towards Xiao Yushu's direction.

  Xiao Yushu sat wearily on one side, rubbing his hands.

  It won't work to just hold it up like this, Meng Jie. Let me draw a picture for you and see if someone from the blacksmith's shop can make it. Su Xiaofan stretched her neck and continued on her way.

  Upon hearing this, Meng Ping quickly fetched a brush and ink.

  I always feel that Xiaoxi and I, who are in charge of serving dishes and attracting customers, are not as tired as the others.

  Su Xiaofan handed it over to Meng Jie after drawing it.

  Meng Jie nodded after taking a closer look and said: Indeed, it's fine. In that case, just put it on top and flip-fry it.

  Xiao Yuanfeng also stood up, walked over to take a look, and then excitedly snatched the paper away: Give it to me, I can find someone to do it overnight, and tomorrow you won't need my help to roast.

  Really? Su Xiaofan expressed skepticism towards his words.

  Don't worry, there's a blacksmith at Uncle Fu's place. Xiao Yuanfeng smiled and replied, thinking that he had escaped, feeling refreshed in his heart.

  Alright, then we'll trouble you with that. And tomorrow we'll give you the silver. Su Xiao Fan also lay on the table to rest, never feeling that being a chef was such a tiring job. His past self no matter how long he cooked or prepared for banquets would not get tired like this, it seemed that this body indeed lacked exercise.

  Xiao Yuanfeng waved his hand indifferently: "Silver and coins are nothing anyway."

  By the way, when did your mother leave? Su Xiaofan suddenly stood up, busy for a day, and almost forgot about Little Treasure's mother and that Ling'er.

  When it wasn't too hot in the evening, they went back. Yu Xiaoxi walked to Su Xiaofan's side and sat down, turning her head to ask Xiao Yimeng: What's with that girl?

  Xiao Yimeng calmly looked at her and then opened his mouth; it was just a distant relative after all.

  Yu Xiaoxi had been holding back this question all day, wanting to ask but never finding the right moment: So, your mother wants to be closer?

  She was just bored and messing around, as I said before, my mansion won't be taking in any concubines. Xiao Yi's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, yesterday she looked so listless and he thought it was because she had heard about his own affairs and was worried, but today she got up looking like nothing was wrong, turns out one night without sleep was just because she was scared?

  But seeing her like that yesterday, I was actually a little excited. Is it really as Master said, have I fallen for her?

  But what is it like to love someone?

  That's what your mother told the villagers herself. Yu Xiaoxi still clung to this point and wouldn't let go.

  After all, Xiao Yi Mo is still young and can't make decisions on his own for many things, even if it's his own business.

  It's okay, Xiao Xi, don't worry about it. Who knows what the future holds? Su Xiaofan didn't show it all day, but he still had some thoughts about that beautiful girl named Ling'er, because he felt that she would match well with his little treasure when she grew up.

  Although I wish it were that simple, my mood is a bit heavy, so I've been keeping myself busy all day, trying to temporarily put aside those things that bother me.

  But at this moment, after hearing Xiaobao's words, my mood suddenly cleared up. The heavy feeling that made me breathless had disappeared. It was all because of his simple sentence that I seemed to have believed.

  Why is that?

  Alright. Yu Xiaoxi took a deep breath, perhaps she really was just excited about things related to Shang and Xiao Fan, since Xiao Yimeng had said so, she might as well believe him for now.

  Xiao Yi Mo looked at Su Xiao Fan's expression on her face, although it was much more relaxed than before, but what did she mean by those words?

  No one can say for sure what the future holds, but once a woman becomes someone's concubine, she'll have to spend her whole life with him. Doesn't she know that?

  "Right, when are you going to come live with me? I'll make sure to pick a good time and tell Grandma and the others in advance. Su Xiaofan thought it was all the same wherever she lived, and besides, things weren't difficult at home now, with silver coins coming in every day. However, after a while, when all the chickens and ducks that could be sold were gone, they would have to take a break for a period of time."

  The day before my birthday is over, and I can move out as soon as they leave. Xiao Yimiao actually didn't want her to stay overnight.

  These days will come a lot of people, because I am here, some things now still don't want her to know.

  Su Xiaofan silently nodded.

  Dragging his tired body, after returning home, Su Xiaofan felt something strange as soon as he stood at the gate.

  "Grandma?" Su Xiaofan called out softly before walking in with big strides.

  In the past, as long as I pushed the skateboard a little bit, Xiaohui would come out to greet me, but today I didn't see Xiaohui's shadow at all, and even when I made such a big noise, there was no reaction.

  This shouldn't be, Little Gray will definitely run out upon hearing its own voice.

  Fan'er is back. Ye Shi walked out of the house with a slightly unnatural expression.

  What's wrong? Is Grandma uncomfortable somewhere? Su Xiaofan walked over and supported her hand.

  It's nothing, that little dog you're raising, Xiao Hui... Ye Shi was about to say something but stopped. This child and the young master seem to both extremely like that dog.

  Su Xiaofan frowned: What's wrong with Xiao Hui?

  Xiao Xiao's mother also started searching for Xiaohui everywhere in the house.

  Although I dislike her spoiling the dog, since she likes it so much, I can also try to like it. Moreover, putting aside all that, it is indeed very lovable, especially its big watery eyes that seem to be able to speak.

  Jia's room was small and grey, her body curled up into a ball on a stone slab.

  The small body was trembling uncontrollably, and when you leaned in closer, you could still hear the faint moans escaping from its mouth.

  Is she ill? Xiao Yi Mo asked, her voice inquiring as she held Su Xiao Xuan who was sitting on the edge of the bed. The expression on Jia Shi's face was also like that of Ye Shi, giving people a feeling of wanting to speak but hesitating.

  It was as if she had been punched. Jia saw Su Xiaofan walking in and hesitated for a moment before speaking up.

  Was beaten? Su Xiao Fan nervously squatted beside Xiaohui, stretching out her hand to pick it up, but just as she touched it, Xiaohui, who had closed its eyes, suddenly opened them slightly and let out a painful low growl.

  Su Xiaofan quickly withdrew her hand: Xiao Huihui, where does it hurt?

  Waaah...

  Xiao Huihui opened her big, shiny eyes and stared at Su Xiaofan, making low humming noises with her mouth.

  Su Xiaofan looked at its pitiful little eyes, her heart aching, and turned to ask Madam Jia: "Mother, tell me, what's going on?"

  After lunch, I couldn't find Xiaohui's shadow near home with your grandma, so we started searching around and finally found Xiaohui lying in the grass by the ridge outside Sanpo's house. When we brought it back, it was still quite spirited and could walk a few steps unsteadily, but afterwards it became weaker and weaker. Your grandma and I were worried to death, but didn't know what to do... Jia said with her head down that it seemed like Xiaohui had been beaten by someone, just her own speculation.

  How did Mother know that it was beaten by someone? Su Xiaofan was puzzled, according to her words, when they found Xiao Huihui, they shouldn't have seen anyone else coming.

  But guessed Xiao Hui was beaten by someone, rather than eating something that shouldn't be eaten.

  After all, dogs love to find food everywhere, maybe they ate something toxic...

  Thinking of this, Su Xiaofan felt a wave of worry, wondering if there was a veterinarian nearby.

  I used to raise a dog with your father before, and it also suddenly disappeared. After finding it back, the situation was similar to Xiaohui's now. When we went to bury it on the way, we met a doctor who took a look at it and said that it had been beaten by someone, injuring its internal organs. It's too long ago, even Jiashi is almost as old as I am now.

  But after what happened with Xiao Hui today, that memory from before has become clear again.

  Even the heart-wrenching feeling at that time can be clearly recalled now.

  It was from then on that our family never raised a dog again, always feeling that seeing a little dog would remind me of the one that had died. It's just that these past two years have been so painful because of my husband's affair, perhaps I will completely forget about that little dog from before.

  Is there a doctor around here? Su Xiaofan stood up, clutched her purse tightly, and was willing to spend some silver coins as long as it could be cured.

  It's already late at night, even if I go to call them, they may not come, and it's still very far. Ye stood at the door.

  If I had known it would get worse and worse, I should have taken it to see a doctor before nightfall.

  Yu Shu is skilled in medicine, but I don't know if he will diagnose animals. Xiao Yi Mo remembers that Yu Shu has been studying medicine since childhood and often treats people in the valley.

  I went to call him. Su Xiaofan rushed out hastily.

  Glancing out at the dark expanse outside, although still a bit fearful, she walked out of the courtyard without hesitation.

  Woman, wait, I'll go with you. Xiao Yi Mo ran after her in small steps.

  Good. Su Xiaofan turned around and waited for him to walk closer before holding his small hand.

  Aren't you afraid of the dark? Yet you ran out. Xiao Yi Mo looked at her, who was constantly tense and looking around, that expression indeed seemed like she was afraid of the dark.

  Su Xiaofan pouted: being afraid of the dark doesn't mean you can just leave Xiao Hui alone.

  Xiao Yimo silently followed her.

  After walking for a while, Su Xiaofan, who was originally silent, suddenly spoke up: Suddenly I feel that with Little Treasure by my side, I'm not so afraid of the dark anymore.

  Xiao Yimò raised his head and looked at her, in the darkness of night, although he couldn't see her face clearly.

  Her smile still clearly floats in her own mind, so clear.

  It's as if I had already memorized her every smile and frown.

  And what's with this heart beating so fast all of a sudden?

  After finding that Xiao Yu Shu.

  Xiao Yushu carefully examined the patient with a serious expression before saying: "Indeed, he was beaten. He can still be saved, but if we drag it out until tomorrow morning, I'm afraid it will be too late."

  Then hurry up. Su Xiao Fan looked at him anxiously, fortunately she didn't choose to live in the tavern.

  If something like this happened today, if I lived in a tavern, wouldn't I be unable to see Xiao Huihui by the time I got back?

  Thinking of this, Su Xiaofan vigorously shook her head a few times, waving away the ominous thoughts in her mind.

  After half an hour of effort, Xiao Yushu finally put down the silver needle in his hand, wiped the sweat from his forehead and said: Alright, it should be fine now. After a period of recuperation, he will be jumping around again.

  All right, thank you. Su Xiaofan reached out to smooth Xiao Hui's fur, which was usually sleek and smooth but now looked dull.

  I'll send you out. Xiao Yimeng said, and then walked out with his hands behind his back.

  Xiao Yushu tidied up his things and bid farewell to the people in the house before walking out. What kind of wind is blowing today? He's actually going to send himself off?

  After leaving Su Xiaofan's yard, Xiao Yimeng fell silent for a long time before speaking up to ask: "Yushu, what do you think it feels like to like someone?"

  Xiao Yushu was stunned for a moment, then replied: I don't have personal experience, so it's hard to say, but my dad once said that when you like someone, you want to chase away all the men around her, even if they're just animals.

  Xiao Yi Mo was taken aback, indeed she had such thoughts, if there were other men around her, she would want to chase them away, and from time to time, she would feel displeased because of her special fondness for Xiao Hui.

  So this is what it feels like to have a crush on someone?

  When did I start liking her?

  Brother likes Su Xiaofan, right? Xiao Yushu asked with a faint smile.

  As an onlooker, oneself and others have already seen through his thoughts, he just hasn't realized it yet.

  Yeah, I guess that's what it is. I'll go back and tell Master to find a way for me to recover as soon as possible. After saying this, Xiao Yimeng turned around and walked into the courtyard.

  Xiao Yushu smiled and nodded behind him, even if he didn't speak up, Shifu had been thinking of a way, it just seemed like a lot of trouble, or perhaps Shifu already had a plan? He just hadn't said it out loud? After all, looking at Shifu's recent behavior, he seemed not to be in a hurry at all.