After being universally criticized online, he cultivates immortality and farms to lead his motherlan

Chapter 184 Trending on Black Searches

“Yes, it’s completely different from when I first arrived,” Jian Ning said with a smile.

The Border Collie was a gift from Chen Qian, and the little one naturally had a stronger affinity for Chen Qian, wagging her tail at him constantly.

Chen Qian patted its head, waved the takeout from Huiyunxuan in his hand again, and said to Jian Ning, "Although your cooking is better, I didn't come empty-handed. Huiyunxuan has launched several new dishes for the New Year, and they have a good reputation. I thought you hadn't tried them yet, so I brought them over for you to try."

Jian Ning didn't stand on ceremony with him.

"Sure, I was too lazy to cook anyway."

The two went inside. Chen Qian put the bag on the dining table, opened it, and laid out the food one by one.

Jian Ning went into the kitchen to wash two pairs of chopsticks and some fruit, strawberries that she had planted last year.

She built a large greenhouse, and with the addition of a spiritual energy gathering array, when she returned this time, the strawberries had ripened considerably.

Jian Ning picked some and put them in the refrigerator.

A plate of plump strawberries was served, and Chen Qian immediately smelled a rich strawberry aroma, which smelled wonderful.

The fruit is sweet and delicious inside and out.

He picked up a strawberry and took a bite. The strawberry juice slid down his throat first, and the strawberry aroma burst in his mouth. The sweet strawberry flavor made him realize that this was a rare and delicious strawberry.

It's no exaggeration to say that Chen Qian felt that even his breath smelled sweet like strawberries.

"These strawberries are so delicious, did you grow them?"

Although the second half of the sentence was a question, Chen Qian was almost certain of the answer.

After all, the lettuce in a bowl of instant noodles once amazed him so much that he wanted to recreate it early in the morning, but he just couldn't make it taste the same. Later he realized that the lettuce he bought didn't taste the same as the lettuce that other people grew.

Jian Ning sat down opposite him and replied, "Yeah, I came across it when I was at the agricultural fair last year. I tried a few strawberries and thought they were pretty good, so I bought some seedlings to plant."

When she ate it before the New Year, she complained that she hadn't grown enough.

When the strawberries grow runners this summer, they will multiply on their own.

She has a wood spirit root and magic, so strawberry seeds can certainly be used, but strawberry seeds are naturally not as successful as stolons in terms of reproduction and survival rate, and the quality is not as good.

Even under the same cheating conditions, the propagation method of stolons is superior to that of seeds.

After finishing one strawberry, Chen Qian couldn't resist taking another; it was just too delicious.

He asked curiously, "In this weather, are strawberries still growing? Isn't it supposed to be April or May?"

Jian Ning knew in her heart that it was probably due to the influence of spiritual energy, but her expression remained calm. "I don't know, anyway, mine has grown."

Chen Qian even did a quick search to find out, "So strawberries are a fruit that ripens in late spring and early summer. I've been a paparazzi for years, and I really haven't paid attention to these kinds of common-sense things."

Jian Ning picked up her chopsticks. "If you like them, come to my strawberry patch later and pick some."

“Ningning, since you’ve already asked, I won’t stand on ceremony with you.” Chen Qian also picked up his chopsticks and gestured to the dishes on the table: “Let’s eat and talk. This mutton soup is said to be the best among the new dishes at Huiyunxuan. The mutton is tender and not gamey, and the soup is incredibly delicious.”

He picked up an empty bowl and first served Jian Ning a bowl of mutton soup, then served himself a bowl.

"Let me try it." Jian Ning took a sip.

Drinking hot soup is incredibly comforting in this cold weather.

The delicious dishes, perfectly matched with the season, are simply unbeatable.

Her eyes brightened slightly. She put down the soup bowl, gave a thumbs-up, and said, "Really good."

It's made her want to raise sheep this year. With such a large estate, covered in grass, it would be a shame not to raise sheep.

Then we'll set up a rack in the yard and roast a whole lamb; it would be so comfortable.

Springtime is the season of renewal and also a good time for raising sheep.

Jian Ning made up her mind; she was determined to raise these sheep.

But not now; let's eat first.

Chen Qian then introduced several other dishes: braised ribbonfish, four-happiness meatballs, stir-fried seasonal vegetables, and a dish called "Three No-Stick".

Several of the dishes were ones that Jian Ning had never eaten before.

This "three-no-stick" dish, which is like both porridge and cake, tastes very sweet and delicious.

Jian Ning ate very happily. She didn't know if other cultivators abstained from grains, but her mouth certainly couldn't abstain from them.

The two ate while chatting about their recent lives.

"I quit being a security guard and went back to working with my master," Chen Qian confessed. "There was a crackdown last year, but gossip has resurfaced this year, since netizens still love to read it."

Chen Qian also inquired about her, saying, "Why haven't you been selling your vegetables lately? I saw in your review section that many netizens are urging you to upload new dishes soon."

As for the comments section where some people were getting angry and saying some unpleasant things, he didn't mention it.

Jian Ning said, "After returning from the New Year holiday, I had some things to take care of and went to Ancheng before coming back."

The implication is that he's too busy.

"What a coincidence, I also went to Ancheng a while ago to follow a top celebrity. He's from Ancheng, and his life there is so boring. He's either staying at home or going fishing. I didn't get any footage," Chen Qian complained. But then he changed the subject, "Hey, it seems like some big shot went to Ancheng. Some areas have been under control for over half a month, and no one is allowed to go there. There's an agricultural base there. Sometimes when I pass by, I can see police patrolling, with several shifts of officers taking turns."

Upon hearing this, Jian Ning asked with a curious expression, "What important person is it?"

Chen Qian waved his hand and joked, "Ningning, with such strict controls, how would I know? I'm a paparazzi, at most I can only photograph celebrities. When it comes to those higher-ups, we wouldn't dare."

Jian Ning smiled and said, "You do know how to behave."

Chen Qian added, "Of course, we must be extremely sensitive in this regard."

Jian Ning lowered her head and tasted a piece of mutton. It was stewed until very tender, smooth, soft, and fragrant, with a hint of white radish flavor.

Then I tried a piece of white radish, which was not bad, but not as delicious as the ones I grew myself.

Chen Qian kindly brought it up again, "Hey, speaking of which, have you seen your sister constantly trending on negative topics these past few days?"

Zhang Nan and Jian Ning are best friends; this is information that can be found online without Jian Ning even needing to say it.

Moreover, Chen Qian is a paparazzi in the entertainment industry for many years.

Jian Ning nodded and said calmly:

I saw it last night before going to bed.

Chen Qian picked up a four-happiness meatball, about to take a bite, but upon hearing Jian Ning's words, he put it down again, and pretended to purse his lips, "Oh, so that's why you asked me to dinner last night? Ningning."

She emphasized the word "Ningning" very heavily.

Jian Ning chuckled lightly, skipping the pretense, and asked directly, "Is that not allowed?"

"Fine, fine." Chen Qian said resignedly, "I'm beholden to your kindness, I accepted your strawberry."

Jian Ning's tone became serious, and she even unconsciously tensed up a bit: "Old Chen, do you know the specifics of Nan Nan's negative trending topic?"