My Taoist nun girlfriend is from the Republic of China era, 1942.

Chapter 63 Disrespect for Science: Chen Xiaomiao

A few days later, the test results showed that everything was normal, and Sun Yao was relieved. She booked a ticket home for the next day.

As dawn broke, Lu Yuan and Chen Xiaomiao got up and walked out of the bedroom one after the other. Three bowls of steaming noodles were already set on the dining table.

Sun Yao was untying her apron, a shy smile on her face: "Cousin, sister-in-law, are you up? Eat while it's hot."

Chen Xiaomiao rubbed her eyes, then asked in surprise, "Yaoyao, why are you up so early?"

Sun Yao said with a relieved tone, "I'm leaving today. I wanted to make you some breakfast... Thank you for taking care of me these past few days, cousin and sister-in-law."

"No need to thank me, it's nothing."

Chen Xiaomiao quickly waved her hand, slurped up a mouthful of noodles, and breathed out hot air as she did so.

"Sister-in-law, my sister called again last night..."

"Is your sister still angry?"

"No... she apologized to me, saying she was too hasty and pushed me too hard."

Sun Yao breathed a sigh of relief: "Sister-in-law, you're right. It's better for the two of us to talk things out."

Lu Yuan asked with concern, "Yao Yao, if you don't go to university, what are your plans for the future?"

"I want to try filming videos at home..."

Sun Yao lacked confidence, clearly understanding that her decision would not be approved by Lu Yuan.

As expected, Lu Yuan frowned immediately after hearing this.

He was just about to remind Sun Yao that becoming an "internet celebrity" was unrealistic when he suddenly noticed Chen Xiaomiao's left index finger rapidly calculating under the table.

"middle!"

Chen Xiaomiao said with certainty and joy, "I think this can work out!"

Sun Yao was touched by her enthusiasm and took it as ordinary encouragement, nodding vigorously: "Yes, I will definitely try my best!"

Seeing this, Lu Yuan silently swallowed his "preaching" words and instead gently instructed, "No matter what you do, your first priority is to take care of your health. Contact me and Grandma immediately if anything happens."

"Good cousin."

Seeing that her decision was affirmed, Sun Yao's face lit up with a bright and relaxed smile.

After having breakfast, Lu Yuan and Chen Xiaomiao took Sun Yao to the high-speed rail station and then returned home.

As soon as Lu Yuan entered the room, before he could even change his shoes, Chen Xiaomiao rushed into the master bedroom.

When he followed her inside, Chen Xiaomiao had already packed her clothes and toiletries.

"What are you doing?"

“Yaoyao has left, so of course I have to move back to sleep.”

Chen Xiaomiao quickly darted past Lu Yuan and headed straight for the guest room.

"Hey, you..."

Before Lu Yuan could finish speaking, the guest room door clicked open.

He stood there, sighed helplessly, and raised his hand to rub his temples.

I wonder how long this girl will keep "pondering"...

The leaves turned from dark green to golden yellow, then were swept away by the cold wind, and the weather grew colder day by day.

That evening, Lu Yuan, still shivering from the cold, pushed open his door and was greeted by a rich aroma of wheat and minced meat.

In the kitchen, a large bowl of freshly cooked, plump white dumplings was steaming hot. Chen Xiaomiao was carefully scooping out the last few dumplings from the pot with a strainer.

"Hey, what's the occasion today? Why are you making so many dumplings?"

Lu Yuan took off his coat and went into the kitchen. Without even washing his hands, he picked up a dumpling and threw it into his mouth. He then tossed another one to the silly dog, Erbaiwu, who was wagging its tail wildly at his feet. Erbaiwu caught it with a "whoosh," shook its head because it was hot, but couldn't bear to spit it out. It comically spun around twice before swallowing it.

Chen Xiaomiao put the strainer away and wiped her hands: "Today is the Beginning of Winter, let's have a hot meal!"

Lu Yuan suddenly realized that the delicious juice burst in his mouth, dispelling the chill from his body.

He chewed on his dumplings, his gaze sweeping over Chen Xiaomiao's rather thin home clothes, and casually asked, "Are you cold at night? If you are, turn on the air conditioner."

Chen Xiaomiao was pouring vinegar into the bowl when she heard this and paused.

"Isn't that lump of iron for blowing cold air?"

"It can also blow hot air."

"Eh?"

Chen Xiaomiao was amazed: "This thing can be both cold and hot, what's the explanation? Tell me about it."

Lu Yuan was taken aback by the question. It involved thermodynamic principles. Was he trying to explain compressors, refrigerants, and four-way valves to a Taoist priest from the Republic of China era?

"This... is a bit complicated, it involves physics and chemistry."

"Physics? Chemistry?"

Chen Xiaomiao was even more confused; those two words sounded mysterious.

"To put it simply..."

Lu Yuan thought for a moment and explained in a way she could understand: "When you're chopping vegetables and tossing the wok, you're figuring out how to save energy and how to use your strength cleverly. That's physics."

When you're making soup or stir-frying vegetables, figuring out how to season it, how much salt to add, when to add the vinegar, and how to control the heat—that's chemistry.

Taken together, they are collectively called science.

Chen Xiaomiao seemed to understand but not quite, and frowned as she tried to digest the information. Suddenly, she exclaimed "Ah!"

"I remember now, that city girl who used to always pester Brother Xiaoshu always talked about 'breaking through ignorance and respecting science'! Isn't that it?"

Lu Yuan awkwardly touched his nose: "Uh... that makes sense. But it might not apply to you."

"Why?" Chen Xiaomiao asked, puzzled.

“Because…” Lu Yuan said vaguely, “the situation is special.”

Chen Xiaomiao's journey from the Republic of China era to the present day, coupled with her special abilities, is utterly unscientific.

However, Chen Xiaomiao wasn't too bothered by it; her interest in "science" was clearly less than her concern for the dumplings and electricity bill in front of her.

"I don't need to turn on that metal thing, it wastes electricity."

"It uses too much electricity... I have a way to save electricity."

What method?

Lu Yuan leaned forward slightly and whispered seductive words in Chen Xiaomiao's ear.

"You move back to the master bedroom, and we'll sleep together. Two people sharing one blanket will keep the heat going, and it'll definitely be warmer than with the air conditioning on!"

“You…”

Chen Xiaomiao puffed out her cheeks and glared at Lu Yuan, wanting to retort, but couldn't find the words.

Lu Yuan added seriously, "Don't overthink it, there's scientific evidence for this."

Chen Xiaomiao gave a soft "humph," picked up the dumplings, and walked out of the kitchen, muttering to herself.

"You...you're just talking nonsense! I think science...is really not a good thing..."

(End of this chapter)