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

Chapter 59 Departure from Shanghai
"Just follow Uncle Luo's arrangements. The clerical work isn't tiring and it suits you."

"I know, I know!"

The two adults and one novelist returned home laughing and joking, only to find a door god standing at the gate of the courtyard.

Hearing the sound from afar, Fu Jiaming immediately stood up from the steps in front of the door. Seeing their surprised expressions, he couldn't help but reveal a set of bright white teeth.

"Finally back! What have you been doing? I've been waiting so long that the flowers on the wall are about to bloom!"

"You think you can see the wall covered in flowers before we do? Dream on!"

Ever since that dinner last night, Luo Shuangshuang has found fault with everything he does.

What kind of gay man would so brazenly compete with a pretty female man for food?

He lacked any of his buddy Yanbei's manners. Yanbei ate politely and even kindly pushed the plate over to Ning Baogai when he saw that Ning Baogai had trouble picking up the food. The two were very harmonious.

On the other hand, the two of them looked like they were in a battleground, practically fighting each other to decide who got the food!

The biggest problem is that this guy not only steals, but he also has to show off after he gets what he wants. It's absolutely intolerable!
"Hehe, Comrade Luo Shuangshuang, how about we make a bet?"

Seeing her bristle like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, Fu Jiaming's smile deepened, and he couldn't help but want to tease her even more.

It turns out there really are people like me, who are both picky eaters and love to peck.

Forgetting for a moment the purpose of his visit, and even ignoring that the host's house was right in front of him, Fu Jiaming pointed to the vines that had climbed over the courtyard wall and said, "How about we bet on who can see the roses bloom first?"

"I'm not afraid of betting, so tell me what we're betting on!"

"The loser has to promise the winner one thing, provided it doesn't cross any moral boundaries, okay?"

"Hahaha, one isn't enough, at least three!"

"It's a bet!"

Su Ning, who had been watching the show with Xiao Qiu, noticed a strange look in his eyes as the two of them, like children, exchanged three high-fives to seal their alliance.

As he opened the door, he casually reminded them, "You two can keep your promise now."

"what?"

"what?"

The two, who were exchanging harsh words, were momentarily stunned, even their expressions of confusion were exactly the same.

"You two made a bet on who would see the climbing roses in my yard bloom first. Wasn't the bet deliberately delivered to my door?"

Fu Jiaming scratched the back of his head: Didn't I specify in the bet that it was between the two of us?

Luo Shuangshuang, who had never lost a bet with her brother since childhood, but set a new record for the fastest failure this time, realized that this guy was indeed her nemesis!

"My brain!"

After a moment of confusion, he finally remembered and gave Luo Shuangshuang, who was also stunned, a look that said "we'll fight another day." Fu Jiaming then followed her into the courtyard.

She stomped her feet, and as if someone's big face was on the ground, she finally released the pent-up frustration in her heart. Luo Shuangshuang raised her head and chest, full of energy again.

"Hmph, I'm happy to lose to Ning Baogai~"

……

Once inside the courtyard, Fu Jiaming took out the train tickets he had bought from his pocket and handed them to her. "I almost forgot about the important matter. Here, the tickets are ready. Yanbei and I will pick you up first thing tomorrow morning."

"No need to pick me up, just meet at the bus station."

"Yanbei has applied for a car, so we'll take it directly to Xingcheng."

This is more convenient and time-saving than taking a bus. The most important thing is that the car smells better than the bus, and you won't have such a severe motion sickness reaction.

Therefore, Suning nodded in agreement and did not refuse their arrangement.

"By the way, I'll be bringing an extra person with me. Will there be room for them?"

"Who?"

Could it be that Luo Shuangshuang is also going to Shanghai for fun?

Fu Jiaming's eyes suddenly lit up, and he didn't even realize the inexplicable excitement in his heart: There's still one ticket missing. I don't know if I can get one by asking someone now.

"I have to take Xiao Qiu with me."

"Huh? It's not Luo... cough, it's Xiao Qiu. It's alright then, such a small child won't take up much space and can sit down, so there's no need to buy a ticket."

It's good, hehehe, it's really good.

He couldn't quite put his finger on whether he was disappointed or what, but Fu Jiaming shook his head. "How about we leave at seven tomorrow morning?"

"no problem."

"Okay, I need to go back and pack some things for my family. See you tomorrow morning."

As she spoke, she walked straight towards the door, coming and going in a hurry. Luo Shuangshuang gently touched her arm, "Why does she suddenly seem like she's lost her soul? Is she sick?"

"Yes, I'm afraid he's really quite ill."

Su Ning, who was close by, didn't miss the word he uttered. Although she had never seen a pig run, she had eaten pork. She felt that Fu Jiaming seemed to have some feelings for the silly girl.

It was just like a newly sprouted bud, and he hadn't realized it yet.

"With so many problems, what serious illness has he contracted before his leg is even fully healed?"

Luo Shuangshuang spoke harshly, but kept glancing at his back, wondering what was wrong with him.

"Suddenly it looks like a wilted eggplant, it's really disgusting to look at, yeah, it's an eyesore!"

With a slight smile playing on his lips, Su Ning, an observer with a clearer perspective, remarked that it's best to let things take their natural course.

Destined to meet each other for thousands of miles, but no chance to meet each other.

"Oh, Ning Baogai, I just realized how cute your dimples are when you smile!"

Upon discovering this new world, Luo Shuangshuang immediately banished the annoying face from her mind and couldn't help but reach out a finger and tap the dimple at the corner of her mouth.

Swatting away her wandering hands, Su Ning changed the subject, "Have you thought it through? I'm leaving tomorrow, so if you don't say anything now, I'll have to choose the gift according to my own taste. Don't blame me if you don't like it."

"I really don't know right now. Why don't you choose, Ning Baogai? I trust your judgment!"

After laughing heartily, Luo Shuangshuang playfully flirted with her, saying in a coquettish tone, "I'll love anything you give me~"

"Hiss, speak properly!"

He rubbed the goosebumps that had appeared on his arms and irritably pushed away the guy who was still trying to stick to him.

The joyful laughter from inside the house carried far, causing Xiao Qiu in the yard to smile involuntarily. Holding her little circle, she looked at the horizon, as if waiting for nightfall to arrive so she could see her mother transformed into stars.

……

The next day, as soon as the first clear chirping of a bird rang out, Su Ning opened her eyes.

She quietly dressed herself, covered the still-sleeping Xiao Qiu with a light blanket, and then quietly left the room.

Taking advantage of this lull, I entered the space. The vegetables and fruits in Peach Blossom Paradise ripened earlier than those outside, and I estimate they can be harvested in another two or three days.

The chickens, ducks, and geese have also gotten quite plump, and they should be ready for market in about ten days.

After finishing her work as usual and recording the time and general progress of her tasks, Suning took out some things she would need later and left the space.

This train journey wasn't as far as from Beijing to southern Hunan, but it still took three and a half to almost four days.

Especially with Xiao Qiu around, she needs to prepare more snacks and dry food.

After thinking for a while, I rolled up my sleeves and kneaded most of a basin of dough, which I used to make steamed buns, mantou, and flower rolls, as well as fried dough twists and cookies.

She didn't know how to make the spicy sauce her aunt made, but she learned how to make the mushroom sauce and spicy beef jerky that her grandfather had recorded. Both of these are delicious with rice or steamed buns.

Boil another pot of tea eggs, and add the preserved eggs and duck eggs that I pickled in the space last time.

Food is hard to carry in hot weather; it will spoil in less than half a day in the sweltering heat of the train.

"Oh, and some more spiced beans and five-spice peanuts."

……

As dawn broke, the aroma wafting from the kitchen forcibly woke Xiao Qiu from her sleep. "It smells so good!"

After rubbing my eyes to fully wake up, I quickly put on my clothes and shoes, folded the thin blanket in half and placed it at the foot of the bed, and then ran out of the room.

"Sister Ningning."

"Xiao Qiu is awake? Wash your face and brush your teeth before having breakfast. Do you need any help?"

"I learned it yesterday, Qiuqiu can do it by herself!"

Xiao Qiu waved her hand cutely, turned around and went to the washing area, washing her face and brushing her teeth just like she had been taught yesterday, doing it quite well.

When she finished washing up and returned to the kitchen, Su Ning had already packed everything up and prepared breakfast for the two of them.

"These are vegetarian buns with mushroom filling. Xiao Qiu, blow on them carefully to avoid them getting hot."

"Well, okay~"

"Good girl, you have to finish this bowl of millet porridge too, besides the steamed buns."

Afraid she might get carsick and vomit, I didn't serve her much, just a small bowl of porridge with two vegetarian steamed buns.

While Xiao Qiu was eating, Su Ning turned around and went to get her suitcase, which contained two sets of clothes, towels, and toiletries.

Just as I finished tidying up, there was a knock on the door. I glanced at the time; it was exactly seven o'clock.

(End of this chapter)