Why did you provoke me?

Secretary Wu told Yu Meng about preparing a tea room for Nangong, and Yu Meng couldn't help but give him a thumbs up, "Uncle Wu, it has to be you."

Secretary Wu smiled smugly, "If we just lower ourselves and flatter them a little, it'll be fine."

Yu Meng just smiled. What she didn't say was that when Nangong wanted to stay in the sunny house, he had no intention of leaving. Since he was eating and staying for free, given his personality, he certainly couldn't just sit there doing nothing; he had to do something.

"Finally, someone can help Uncle Wu with the burden. But he's still sick, so we mustn't overwork him," Yu Meng advised.

"Don't worry about that. I need to talk to Qian Chuan and get him some good medicine. He's so big, yet so thin you could be blown away by the wind. His body is severely depleted." Secretary Wu said with a look of heartache.

"It's good that you have made arrangements. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, he won't leave. It would be a loss if he got exhausted."

"You really won't leave? That would be wonderful news," Secretary Wu asked again.

Yu Meng nodded. "Find an opportunity to ask him about the Zhou family's affairs; do they need any help?"

"I wonder what his relationship is with the Zhou family? He seems to care a lot about Zhou Jingyan." Secretary Wu asked with a gossipy look on his face.

"Why worry so much? If he cares, let's lend a hand. It's not a bad thing anyway."

"Teacher Yu, you don't know either?"

Yu Meng turned and left. "Do you think he'll tell me, or am I the one who'll ask?"

"That's true," Secretary Wu muttered to himself.

Yu Meng turned and went to Niannian's room. She hadn't seen her for a while and wondered what she was thinking about in her room.

As the saying goes, once a mischievous child quiets down, they're probably brewing something big. Given Nian Nian's usually boisterous nature, she's been unusually quiet these past few days.

Yu Meng pushed open the door. The things inside were neatly arranged, but too neatly arranged, lacking any warmth or human touch.

I hurriedly went into the bedroom, and the bedding on the bed was neatly arranged without a single wrinkle.

There was a small note on the bedside table: "Fourth Sister, strong people can't be raised in a greenhouse. I'm going to gain experience." It was signed Niannian.

Yu Meng looked at the date. Goodness, she and Zhang Zhen left on the same day. She wondered how she managed to keep it from Jing San. No, perhaps she was an accomplice.

Yu Meng opened her communication ring and sent a message to Niannian, "I won't stop you from becoming stronger, so why are you sneaking away?"

Niannian replied quickly, "I was just feeling unsure, but now that you say that, I feel relieved."

"When you're doing things, stick with Jing San. Don't be reckless, and definitely don't act alone. You hear me? I don't want to see you get hurt!"

"I understand, I won't let myself get hurt, I'm afraid of pain." Niannian's voice was filled with joy.

Yu Meng turned off the communication bell and sat on the edge of the bed. Everyone has their own path to walk, and she couldn't take their place. She had accompanied them for a while and escorted them for a part of the journey, but in the end, they still had to walk on their own.

Yu Meng stepped out of her room, watching the white clouds in the sky. Slowly, the shapes of the clouds changed, and her hair was blown by the wind, obscuring her vision. She reached up and tucked her hair behind her ear, took a deep breath, and returned to her room.

Overthinking is useless; improving yourself is the key.

On the way to Fengxian County.

Jing San watched as Niannian put away the communication bell. "How was it? Did Teacher Yu blame you? You really screwed me over this time."

Niannian glanced at him sideways. "If I'm not confident, can I do it?"

Jing San scoffed, "I wonder who it is that's practically wearing a communication bell in their eyes, and now they're finally putting it on."

"Hmph, same to you. Didn't you see it? And you're criticizing me."

Jing San couldn't argue with her. When he first saw Niannian, his hands and feet were trembling. His first thought was, "How did this witch get here?" Later, things got even worse; she had actually followed him secretly.

He stopped the car and insisted that she get out. In the end, he gave in. He couldn't help it; if he didn't agree, Niannian would act spoiled, saying that he had told her the outside world was too wonderful and that she was attracted by what he was saying. In the end, it was all his fault.

Jing San dared not gamble on who Yu Meng would choose if he and Niannian stood together. He couldn't bear the blame, so he was also afraid of Yu Meng sending him messages.

Both of them were nervous these past two days, afraid that their communication bells would ring.

To be honest, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief when Nian Nian's communication bell rang. Now, seeing Nian Nian's relaxed, confident, and joyful expression, he finally felt relieved.

"Teacher Yu really dotes on you," he said enviously.

"Of course, she taught me, and she knows my abilities, it's just that I haven't had any real-world experience." Nian Nian said proudly.

Seeing Nian Nian suddenly become lively, Jing San poured cold water on her enthusiasm, "If there's any action, you can't act recklessly. You must stay by my side. If you get hurt, Teacher Yu will skin me alive."

"Don't worry, I'll definitely plead for you when the time comes," Niannian said insincerely.

Jing San gritted her teeth, "I really thank you."

Niannian glanced at him. "I may not be as strong as you guys, but am I worse at other skills? Why are you all fine while I have to get hurt?"

Liu Wei, who was driving next to him, couldn't hold back any longer and burst out laughing.

The two of them looked at him at the same time. "What are you laughing at? You're involved in this too. When the time comes, no one will be able to escape."

"Isn't everything alright? Teacher Yu has already agreed, so why am I still involved?"

"You're an accomplice?" Niannian said with a smile.

Liu Wei raised his hand and slapped himself. "Serves you right for laughing. Now look what you've done, you've gotten yourself into trouble."

The funny actions made Niannian and Jingsan burst out laughing.

With the matter that had been troubling them resolved, they were now in the mood to talk about other things.

"I heard that Xiao Wen built a huge bee farm there. It seems he rented the entire mountain for a hundred years, and paid in full."

"Is the official in that county stupid?" Niannian asked directly.

"Why are you being silly? This is a political achievement. That barren mountain has been there for hundreds of years. Who turned it into money? That's an achievement."

"But if you rent it out for ten years first, and the environment changes, the rent will be much higher when you renew the lease."

"Do you think Xiao Wen is stupid? If the people in the county are going to scheme against him like this, he won't go to some remote mountain; he'll stay in this county. Who will suffer the loss then?" Jing San chimed in from the side.

"That's really ruthless!" Niannian exclaimed, not knowing whether she was referring to Xiao Wen or the people in the county.

"But with them there, our mission will be much easier. I just don't know if there are any treasures there to help cultivate our lines." Liu Wei joined later, and his lines were the weakest.

Niannian's eyes darted around. "Do you want your lines to get stronger faster?"

"Who wouldn't want that? Do you have a way?" Liu Wei and Jing San looked at her at the same time.

Niannian nodded, "When I was practicing, the lines only came back to mind when I was sleeping. I practiced all the other time."

"How do we train?" Liu Wei asked.

Niannian just looked at him without saying a word.

Jing San scoffed from the side, "The law should not be easily passed on. It would be strange if she would even say it."

"No, we are all from the sect. Nian Nian is still our teacher. Although we have never called her that, that is her status," Liu Wei said confidently.

"Teaching you is a favor, not teaching you is your right. Don't try to morally blackmail me." Jing San seemed to be at odds with Liu Wei.

Niannian glanced at Liu Wei and then at Jing San. "You two, one playing the good cop and the other the bad cop, I'll just watch the show. You two continue."

"No, Niannian, that's really what I think. Since you said you would teach me, of course you will. It's all Jing San's fault for stirring things up." Liu Wei's simple voice rang out again, and he didn't forget to take a jab at Jing San.