Era: After foreseeing the future, I changed my fate using spatial abilities.

Chapter 161 is expected
When Suning's meal was almost ready, it was already dark, but the person still hadn't come over from the cowshed.

Considering their current status, it's indeed inconvenient for them to do as they please, so staying in the dark and avoiding people is the best option.

He put down the spatula, put the large wooden pot lid on, and quickly walked to the small gate in the backyard. Only after making sure the door was unlocked did he return to the kitchen with peace of mind.

The last winter melon soup was simmering in the pot. The winter melon was already soft and tender. I sprinkled some chopped green onions on top, added some salt, and served it in a soup bowl, placing it in the center of the table.

With the help of the vegetables delivered by the old man and the piece of smoked bacon that I hadn't refused, I made a sumptuous dinner.

Looking at the four dishes and one soup on the table, he nodded in satisfaction: He hoped that Old Liu, who had lowered his guard, was easy to talk to.

"Suning".

"Grandpa Yan, Grandma Yan, Old Liu, this..."

Yan Changrong and Liu Wenbo both blushed slightly, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

Behind them were two middle-aged couples who looked somewhat uneasy and uncomfortable; they were Lin Tao and Liang Wanru from the cowshed.

Just as they were about to leave as it was getting dark, they ran into the two men who had secretly hunted a small pheasant and were planning to treat Liu Wenbo to a nice meal.

They learned that the couple had both been university professors, and that their current predicament was due to their son's accusations, which were made in collusion with their most trusted student.

Yan Changrong, feeling deeply saddened, and Liu Wenbo, caught in a dilemma, exchanged glances before turning their pleading eyes to Yan Bei.

That's how this situation came about.

"Su Ning, these two are Uncle Lin and Aunt Liang."

"Hello Uncle Lin and Aunt Liang, everyone please come in!"

Su Ning was only slightly surprised, but her expression of astonishment quickly changed, without a trace of displeasure or anger in her eyes.

With a smile, he invited everyone into the house. Fortunately, his grandfather had chosen this remote location when selecting the land for the house, so the house was spacious throughout, and the kitchen didn't feel cramped even with so many people inside.

After the elders had all gone inside, Yan Bei, who was left at the back, seized the opportunity to speak, "Su Ning, I'm sorry, this was something I decided on my own..."

After all, they live in the same place, and who knows how long they'll be spending time together in the future. They'll run into each other all the time, so it's best to maintain a good relationship if there are no problems between them.

Only when there is internal harmony can one stop worrying about guarding against both sides.

"I see."

Even if he didn't say it, Su Ning understood his considerations, so when she saw him, she lowered her head and looked timid, which made the smile in her eyes deepen.

"Let's go, don't keep the elders waiting."

"Okay. Thank you... Ningning."

Ok?
Just as she turned around and took a long stride, Su Ning nearly twisted her ankle. She whirled around and bumped right into those eyes that sparkled like starlight. Her heart started pounding uncontrollably again.

His lips curled up, his cool and handsome face like a snow lotus blooming in the night, its beauty fleeting.

"I feel like calling you by your full name is too formal. Is it okay if I call you by this instead?"

"Of course, it's just a form of address."

With a smile, Su Ning hurried into the house as if fleeing.

It's not like no one has ever called her that before, so why does it sound so damn gentle coming from his mouth, and why does it make her feel incredibly...sexy?

I shook my head violently, trying to shake off the dangerous thought.

"What's wrong, Ningning?"

"Cough, it's nothing, just a mosquito."

Unable to contain himself, Yan Bei chuckled softly, his eyes brimming with uncontainable joy.

Seeing her narrowed eyes and slightly threatening gesture, he tried his best to control his facial expression.

"Ning girl, come and sit down!"

Zhao Panpan didn't notice the two's suspicious expressions. With a kind smile, she took the hand of the woman who approached her and invited her to sit in the empty seat next to her.

As for the neglected little grandson?
Such a grown person doesn't need any care!
She's not the only one who's clearly hypocritical.

Sure enough, even though two people came in one after the other, Yan Changrong only had eyes for Su Ning.

"Ningning, you must be exhausted from cooking so many dishes! Come on, sit down and rest, you must be worn out."

She's so capable, beautiful, and intelligent, how come she's not his biological granddaughter?
Well, I guess I'll have to settle for second best. If I can't be her granddaughter, I can at least be her granddaughter-in-law.

I wonder when Xiao Qi will finally win the heart of his beloved, so that the two old folks can finally drink tea served by their granddaughter-in-law.

What a useless thing! Yan Bei turned slightly to the side and sat in the last empty seat: But what kind of look was that from his old man?
Disdain? Him?

"Xiao Su, right? We apologize for disturbing you today."

"Don't say that, Mr. Liu. I usually live alone at home. I'm more than happy to welcome you all."

Liu Wenbo smiled and nodded noncommittally. Given their status, who could genuinely welcome them from the bottom of their hearts nowadays without fear of being implicated?
However, seeing the girl's sincerity, he saw no need to say anything that would spoil the mood.

……

After a lively meal, everyone in the room, especially Liu Wenbo and his two companions, relaxed considerably.

Indeed, Chinese people cannot build closer relationships without dining together.

After shedding their facades of coldness and aloofness, Old Liu is warm and kind, Lin Tao is elegant and talkative, and Liang Wanru is intellectual and virtuous.

If one hadn't experienced so much hardship and witnessed so much warmth and coldness, why would one be willing to live with a mask on all these years? It's all just self-protection.

They had to go back to the cowshed later, and they were worried that drinking might cause problems, so Su Ning brewed them a pot of tea so they could drink it instead of alcohol.

Holding the teacup, the rising wisps of white steam dazzled Liu Wenbo's eyes. How long had it been since he had eaten such a decent meal and drunk such a good cup of tea?
This feeling, and this rare kindness, far surpassed anything he had ever experienced before, and he would remember it for the rest of his life.

Not only him, but Lin Tao and Liang Wanru will probably be the same.

"Mr. Liu."

Startled by the interruption, Liu Wenbo was momentarily taken aback. When he came to his senses and saw the two people who had somehow appeared beside him, he smiled and put down his cup. "So, you two little ones, is there something you want to ask me?"

He had noticed the eye contact between the two of them as early as during the meal, and they kept glancing at him unintentionally.

How could I not know? Old Yan might genuinely want to get together, but these two probably have other things on their minds.

All he can get now is that medical skill that you can't take with you when you die, so... Liu Wenbo already had some guesses in his heart.

"We can't hide anything from you, Mr. Liu. We just want to ask you if you have any methods for treating intracranial hemorrhage?"

"Intracranial blood stasis?"

When asked about his area of ​​expertise, Liu Wenbo subconsciously straightened his face and asked thoughtfully, "Tell me the specifics."

"A blunt force trauma to the back of the head left a blood clot that compressed a nerve, causing paralysis below the spine. Can this condition be treated with Traditional Chinese Medicine?"

"can."

"Really?" "That's great!"

"but…"

The two people's happy faces froze at his sudden change of tone, and they asked in unison, "But what?"

“However, if I were to treat this patient, I would need to use many herbs, one of which is very difficult to find. If it is not available, it would be best to use a two-pronged approach, combining herbal decoctions with acupuncture.”

"Old Liu, which type of medicine is the one that's hard to find?"

"Ganoderma lucidum spore powder that is over a hundred years old."

What a coincidence!

Thinking of the enormous red Ganoderma lucidum growing by the spring in the Peach Blossom Spring, Su Ning didn't know what expression to make.

"What? You..."

Immediately noticing her unusual expression, Liu Wenbo, who was stroking his gray beard, tightened his grip, ignoring the few strands that had been pulled out, and stared at her in astonishment, "You've really seen this before?"

"Yes, I saw it on Baoshan Mountain at a friend's maternal grandparents' house."

……

After safely escorting Liu Lao and the other two back to the cowshed, Yan Bei returned and, seeing the less-than-pleasant expressions on their faces, immediately knew that Su Ning must have told them everything.

"Xiao Qi, your Uncle Fu is so badly injured, it might not be safe for him to stay there."

“I know, Uncle Fu probably understands that they will all be here soon.”

"Thank goodness Old Liu was here!"

Yan Changrong sighed, not knowing whether this was fortunate or unfortunate, but fortunately, there was always a way out.

That child is very thoughtful, and this incident will probably stay in his heart for a long time.

Even if they knew the truth, they wouldn't blame him; he would just get stuck in his own rut and wouldn't be able to see the bigger picture.