Stunning Check-in: A Carefree Life Begins in the Countryside

the other side,

Xia An was unaware that Luo Yunshu and the others had held a small meeting regarding Kong Qingci's matter.

at this time,

He was adjusting the acupuncture treatment based on Scarface's pulse.

Or twist, or change position...

Having gone through something like that last night, I feel much more relaxed today.

He even had the leisure to check the rewards he received from checking in on Kong Qingci's profile:

The items included ten large banknotes, a watch, and three sets of polyester shirts.

The watch is a men's watch, and he was just missing one, so this one is perfect.

Similar to the Dacron shirt and ice silk underwear, a set includes thirteen pieces.

The thirteen pieces are all different in style and color, each with its own unique characteristics.

The three outfits are the same style, but the colors are slightly different, such as the three pieces that Xia An can wear.

not bad!

Xia An nodded inwardly and continued to check his harvest from the day's climb up the mountain.

In addition to firewood made from eight oak/black birch trees and roe deer, there are also some herbs.

But their luck seemed to have run out with the roe deer and wild boar piglets; they caught none of the other prey.

but,

The good news is that two of the wild boar piglets are male, and he has managed to raise wild boars in the spiritual spring space where there is no kinship avoidance.

Xia An regained her senses, stopped thinking about it, and continued the acupuncture.

After more than an hour,

Xia An finished her acupuncture, covered Scarface with a blanket, and left Scarface's house.

But instead of rushing back, he went down to the riverbank and headed towards the spot he had visited the previous night.

From afar, a figure could be seen crouching in the shade of the reeds. Who else could it be but Yang Yanqiu?

With a flick of his wrist, Xia An had several items in his hand.

The items are two packets of brown sugar (one jin), four apples, a pair of canvas shoes, two pieces of ice silk, a shirt, and two crucian carp.

He carried his things and walked over quickly.

When Yang Yanqiu saw him coming, she got up and threw herself into her arms. "An~, you're here."

Xia An held her, sat down, and smiled, "Yanqiu, are you feeling better?"

Yang Yanqiu blushed, "I'm a little tired today, but if it's you... I can too!"

Xia An shook her head and smiled, "I'm not in such a hurry. Let's just talk for a while."

"Uh-huh."

Yang Yanqiu nodded, nestled in Xia An's arms, seemingly feeling very safe.

But considering her own situation and the wild thoughts she had today, she looked uneasy.

"An~, I'm just giving myself to you like that, will you think I'm frivolous and not want me anymore?"

"How is that possible?"

Xia An shook his head, cupped her head in his hands, and looked at her earnestly, saying:

"You are my woman now. If you don't abandon me, I will never leave you, understand?"

"An~, you're so kind!"

Yang Yanqiu smiled and leaned in to kiss him on the cheek.

Xia An was somewhat moved. He held her intimately for a few moments before smiling and saying:

"You were so resolute last night, but today you're overthinking things. Do you really not have faith in me?"

"No, not really," Yang Yanqiu said shyly, her face still flushed.

"I'm a little worried, but I also believe you won't let me down."

"Of course not!" Xia An affirmed.

He's not a complete jerk, how could he do something irresponsible?

Remembering his purpose for tonight, he picked up the item he had casually placed aside earlier.

"This is what I prepared for you. If you feel you can explain it clearly, you can take it out openly and honestly."

"If that doesn't work, then use it privately."

"This..." Yang Yanqiu's eyes widened slightly, and she hesitated for a moment before speaking:

"An~, all I want is to be with you, let's forget about all this."

Xia An ruffled her hair. "What are you thinking? You're my woman. If I can't give you a good life, what am I good for?"

"Since I can't give you a formal title for now, you still need to have enough to eat and wear. Otherwise, I won't be able to hold my head up high when I'm with you."

Yang Yanqiu shook his head and smiled, "It's not that serious."

Xia An rubbed her head. "Okay, listen to me."

"I don't have many apples left, so I'll share half with you. The brown sugar was specially prepared for you."

"Clothes go without saying."

"If you really can't find an excuse, just tell your uncle and the others that you secretly asked someone to buy it."

Yang Yanqiu nodded. "I understand, thank you, An~"

Xia An smiled. "You're one of my people, why are you thanking me?"

"By the way, I noticed your mud-brick house has two doors. Do you live separately?"

"Yes!" Yang Yanqiu nodded. "There's a firewall in the middle. My parents and I live there, and my aunt, cousin and his wife live there."

"My aunt had a falling out with my family, and that's how we separated."

"Things have gotten a little better in the last two years, but we still cook separately."

Xia An nodded slightly. "In that case, it's fine if your parents know about these things, but if you can avoid letting them know, then don't."

"I don't know them very well, and I'm worried they might do something bad to you."

"I...okay, I understand."

Yang Yanqiu did not refuse, and glanced at the things in front of him.

"Everything else is negotiable, but these shoes and shirt are public items. You can say they were bought privately through someone else."

"This fish..."

Xia An smiled and said, "Just say you were lucky and found it in a shallow pit by the river. Who cares if they believe it or not."

Yang Yanqiu nodded with a smile, "If you don't believe me, let them try their luck."

Xia An smiled and said, "Alright, it's getting late, you should go back and get some rest."

"Yes, you too."

Yang Yanqiu nodded, kissed Xia An on the corner of her lips, and left with the things in a basin.

Xia An turned and walked upstream, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

"If Yuxue comes, she can stay at Yunshu's place, or at Yanqiu's..."

"We can't stay by the river all the time, can we?"

"How about we use Xia Ming's pseudonym to build a house in Anping Village?"

Thinking about it, Xia An shook her head.

Xia Ming's pseudonym is that of an employee. If he does this, he needs to get a marriage certificate with Yang Yanqiu before he can let her live there, which would render the pseudonym useless.

After all, Yang Yanqiu's family problems are a bit serious, which will have a significant impact on obtaining a marriage certificate.

"Let's wait and see. If there's really no way to fix it, then so be it."

Xia An shook her head.

He preferred to use Xia Ming as a pseudonym to register his marriage with Li Yuxue and have her settle down in Anping Village.

But if necessary, that's fine too.

Thinking this, Xia An quickened his pace and headed towards Luo Yunshu's house.

at this time,

The lights in Yang Yanqiu's home were off.

But when Yang Yanqiu walked in, a gaze fell on her from the kang (a heated brick bed).

Immediately afterwards, the flashlight suddenly turned on, startling Yang Yanqiu.

She turned her head and saw that her father, Yang Zhiming, was already asleep, while her mother walked over.

She looked at the things in Yang Yanqiu's basin, especially the ice silk, and her expression changed rapidly.

"Follow me!"

She turned off the flashlight, pulled Yang Yanqiu out of the room, and moved a little away from the house.

"Yanqiu, tell me honestly, who gave you those things?"

Yang Yanqiu didn't dare to look at her. "I...I bought it through someone else in private."

"To be honest, you might fool your dad and the others, but do you think you can fool me?"

Yang's mother had a somber expression, her gaze fixed on Yang Yanqiu as if she could see right through her.

Yang Yanqiu bit her lower lip lightly, "Mom, please don't ask anymore, okay?"

"You..." Seeing her like this, how could Yang's mother not understand?

Her expression shifted, and she sighed softly, "How long has it been? What stage are we at?"