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After breakfast, Tao'er rested for a while before starting to make arrangements.

"Qingfeng, Dongkui, you two go and buy some things."

She counted on her fingers, "Buy more lamb and beef, and some green vegetables and radishes, and some pork belly too. If you don't have any, that's fine."

Qingfeng responded, quickly wiped his hands, and went out the door with Dongkui.

Before leaving, Dongkui glanced back at Tao'er, wondering if she wanted to buy some pastries. Seeing that Tao'er was already looking down and searching for something, she didn't ask any further questions, lifted her skirt, and stepped over the threshold.

Thinking that I would buy some pastries myself, I figured Peach Sister wouldn't say anything.

Tao'er turned and went into the inner room. With a wave of her hand, she took out several items from her spatial storage: a scooping net, a harpoon, and a fish basket, and laid them out on the ground one by one.

These were bought before the house was ransacked. At that time, she thought it was better to be prepared, so she stuffed them all into her space. She never expected them to actually come in handy today.

The harpoon's sharp edge flashed in the light, the landing net's mesh was even and solid, and the fish basket was finely woven—all were brand new, unused items.

She went outside again and called out to Xiao Yi, who was chopping wood in the yard: "Xiao Yi, go to the back mountain and cut some old bamboo. Make sure it's the kind that's been growing for one or two years or more, don't cut the young ones."

"Chop it back and cut it into sections this long."

She gestured the length, which was about a hand span.

Xiao Yi placed the axe on the wooden stake, looked up at her, a smile in his eyes, but also a hint of confusion: "Why are you cutting the bamboo into sections?"

Tao smiled, her eyes crinkling: "You'll see when the time comes, I have a wonderful use for it."

Just do as I say.

Xiao Yi didn't ask any further questions and headed towards the back of the mountain with his wood-chopping knife.

Having spent so much time with Tao'er, he had long since figured out her temperament.

This girl has a lot of ideas. If she says they have a clever use, then they must have a clever use. Asking too many questions is actually not good.

Tao'er took out another bag of charcoal from her spatial storage, filled to the brim with black granules.

She tied the bag shut and called Ah Chen over: "Ah Chen, take this bag of charcoal, pack it up and prepare it for later. Take it with you later."

Don't forget this! It's essential for a barbecue.

Ah Chen nodded and replied crisply, "Don't worry, Ah Tao, you can trust me to do things. I definitely won't miss anything."

He took the bag and placed it next to a pile of items by the door.

Tao'er nodded. Just then, Elder Li returned from outside.

Before Tao'er could speak, Elder Li spoke up.

"Tao'er, I rented two carriages from the carriage shop and brought them back."

The price for the driver and the cart for the day was also agreed upon.

The carriage costs twenty coins a day, plus thirty coins for the driver.

Upon hearing this, Tao'er thought to herself that Uncle Li was quite thoughtful.

"Oh, thank you, Uncle Li. I'll go pay the fare."

Tao'er was about to go out to pay the fare when she said that.

I thought that although it was a bit pricey, the most important thing was that everyone had fun, and that was a rare treat.

Elder Li waved his hand, "Peach girl, no need, I've already paid."

"Uncle Li, how can we do this? How can we let you spend so much money!"

I'll give you the fare!

Elder Li glared at her, "Peach girl, what's wrong?"

"Can't I use the master's money?"

Tao'er quickly waved her hand, "No, that's not what I meant..."

"If not, then take the money back."

I'm looking forward to a big meal today!

Just make some more delicious food.

"See if two carriages are enough. If not, I'll go rent another one."

"That's enough, you can squeeze in and sit down."

Uncle Li, please rest for a while. I'll call you when you're ready.

Tao'er quickly replied.

That was her plan all along—to rent two carriages.

There were eight of them; one carriage certainly wouldn't be enough to fit them all.

Moreover, it's quite a long way to the suburbs, so walking is impossible.

Eight people in two cars, spacious and just right.

One by one, the items were put back into the yard: the mutton and beef were wrapped in oil paper, and the green vegetables and radishes were put in baskets.

The harpoon net leaned against the corner of the wall, and the bamboo tubes were stacked neatly section by section.

The charcoal bag was bulging, and Tao'er also found a thick felt cloth in her space, which could be laid on the ground for people to sit on.

When Qingfeng and Dongkui returned, they had a few more things in their hands. Dongkui also bought some seasonings, including Sichuan peppercorns, cumin, and chili powder, which she wrapped in paper into several small packets and placed on top of the basket.

Actually, Tao'er had all of these in her space. Tao'er didn't say anything when she saw them, since these things don't spoil easily anyway.

If you don't finish using it, just leave it in the storage space.

At the beginning of the Si hour, the sun was neither high nor low, and the spring breeze carried the fresh, moist scent of the grass and trees that were about to sprout.

Two carriages stopped outside the courtyard gate. The coachmen helped load the things onto the carriages, and Xiao Yi and Qingfeng each jumped into the driver's seat. With a flick of the reins, the horses began to trot.

Tao'er, Dongkui, and the two children sat in the back carriage, while Elder Li sat on the front carriage, leaning against several baskets with his eyes closed, resting.

Ayan and Huanhuan leaned over the edge of the car and looked out, laughing and chattering all the way, like two little sparrows released from their cage.

After walking for about half an hour, the road gradually narrowed, while the trees on both sides became denser.

Xiao Yi pulled on the reins at the front, turned around and called out, "Tao'er, what do you think of that place ahead?"

Tao'er peeked out and her eyes lit up immediately.

It was a gentle slope nestled against the mountain and beside the water. The mountain was not high, but lush and green, with some miscellaneous trees growing on it, just sprouting tender green leaves.

At the foot of the mountain is a small river with crystal-clear water. You can see the round pebbles at the bottom. The water flows gently, making a gurgling sound, as if it is talking to people.

On this side of the riverbank is a large lawn, the grass is newly grown, and it looks as tender as if it is covered with a layer of green velvet.

Wildflowers bloomed sparsely on the lawn, yellow, white, and purple, dotting the landscape and swaying in the breeze.

"This is it! Great place!"

Tao'er patted the carriage floor and happily jumped off.