The true heiress of metaphysics travels back to the 1970s and recognizes her father, a high-ranking

There were many branches on the mountain, and Jiang Muyan and the other two quickly gathered a large bundle each.

Because Jiang Xiechuan and Fu Moxuan were present, she couldn't easily put the branches into the mustard seed bag. Worried that picking too many would be difficult to carry back, she spoke up:

"These branches will last us a long time, let's go back!"

After saying that, she pulled over a few resilient branches and quickly bundled the dry branches she had collected into a bundle.

Just as I was about to bend down and lift it up, a large, bony hand had already taken the bundle of branches away.

"Um... I can do it myself!" Jiang Muyan said somewhat shyly.

"Let's go." Fu Moxuan's voice was deep and steady. As soon as he finished speaking, he carried a bundle of firewood in one hand and strode ahead.

On the other side, Jiang Xiechuan had just finished bundling his firewood. He watched Fu Moxuan's retreating figure, inwardly marveling. Was this still the "King of Hell" he knew? He used to avoid girls like the plague, so why was he being so attentive today?

Jiang Xiechuan was completely bewildered, but he didn't have time to think about it in detail. Jiang Muyan was, after all, his grandmother's savior, and since Brother Fu had already offered his help, he naturally couldn't fall behind.

He quickly caught up with Jiang Muyan and said without waiting for a reply, "Muyan, let me help you carry the cane!"

She hadn't noticed it before, but when she heard Jiang Xiechuan address her as he did, Jiang Muyan was momentarily dazed.

Her master and fellow disciples all liked to call her "Muyan," and now that she heard Jiang Xiechuan call her that, she suddenly didn't want to refuse.

Jiang Xiechuan was originally the original owner's family member, and would also be Jiang Muyan's family member in the future. Although she hadn't decided whether to acknowledge them as family yet, she still had to protect them for the time being.

Just as she was somewhat stunned, Jiang Xiechuan took the rattan cane from her hand without saying a word.

Seeing the two men in front of her each carrying two large bundles of things, walking steadily, while she herself was empty-handed, Jiang Muyan couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips into a smile.

As she watched Jiang Xiechuan's retreating figure, she thought to herself, "This must be the twin brother or sister of the original owner, right? And the reason he came here must be to protect his maternal grandparents in the cowshed."

Thinking back to what she had seen in the face of that educated youth at the welcome party last night, the smile in her eyes faded slightly, and a cold glint flashed across them.

Since she is using the original owner's body, she will protect the original owner's real family whom she has never met, and no one will be allowed to hurt them!

"Mu Yan, why are you cutting so many vines?" Jiang Xie Chuan's voice interrupted her thoughts.

Jiang Muyan snapped out of her daze and answered truthfully:

"I want to weave some baskets, tables, chairs, and things like that!"

"You can weave tables and chairs just from rattan?" Jiang Xiechuan asked with great curiosity.

"For tables and chairs, you need to use some wooden strips so that they can be woven together to make them sturdy and durable."

"Mu Yan, you're amazing! You can even do this!" Jiang Xie Chuan couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

He even considered comparing Jiang Chuyao to the girl in front of him. She suddenly realized that the two were completely incomparable.

Even though Jiang Chuyao is his sister, he feels that the image of his sister should be that of a kind and sensible person like Jiang Muyan.

Jiang Muyan felt a little embarrassed by his praise and changed the subject, asking, "Jiang Xiechuan, do you know where in our brigade we can find a wardrobe maker?"

In winter, the kang (a heated brick bed) is heated here, and with that, ash inevitably settles, so clothes and bedding need to be stored away in a cabinet. She could stuff everything into a mustard bag, but if there wasn't a single piece of clothing in the room, it would be too conspicuous and easily arouse suspicion.

"Our brigade has them!" Jiang Xiechuan replied immediately. "Old Wang behind the brigade leader's house knows how to make them. I bought my cabinet from him; it was much cheaper than in town, and he even delivers it to my door."

He paused, then enthusiastically suggested:

"Muyan, do you want to buy a cabinet? I'll take you there after lunch tomorrow. Old Wang will definitely be home then."

"Okay, then thank you!" Jiang Muyan said with a smile.

"Don't mention it!" Jiang Xiechuan waved his hand. "Besides, you helped my grandma today!"

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On the way back, Jiang Xiechuan mostly chattered about the interesting things that happened in the brigade, while Fu Moxuan carried firewood at the front, listening silently and only occasionally responding.

The three walked briskly and soon returned to the educated youth compound. Fu Moxuan and Jiang Xiechuan placed the firewood and rattan at the kitchen door, greeted Jiang Muyan, and then turned to leave.

Jiang Muyan first brought the rattan that had been drying in the morning into the house, and then soaked the newly cut rattan in warm water.

Seeing that it was still early, she thought she would weave a basket for a while before cooking.

Just as she was busy at the dormitory entrance, a familiar voice came from beside her:

"Jiang Zhiqing, what are you busy with?"

Jiang Muyan looked up and saw that it was Aunt Zhang from the brigade leader's family, carrying a small bamboo basket, walking towards her with a smile.

She quickly stood up to greet her: "Auntie, what brings you here?"

Zhang Caizhen handed the basket she was holding forward. Inside lay a dozen round eggs and a bunch of fresh green vegetables.

She held Jiang Muyan's hand, her face full of gratitude:

"Jiang, we're so grateful to you! If you hadn't noticed Huixi was pregnant, we would still be completely in the dark! The doctor said the pregnancy is a bit unstable and she needs to be carefully nurtured. If this is delayed, the consequences could be unimaginable!"

As she spoke, she shoved the bamboo basket into Jiang Muyan's arms:

"These eggs were laid by our own chickens, and the vegetables are also homegrown. They're not worth much, so please don't look down on them!"

"Auntie, you're too kind!" Jiang Muyan quickly waved her hand. "I just mentioned it casually; it's not worth you going to such lengths!"

"This is hardly an expense!" Zhang Caizhen said earnestly. "You've done our family a huge favor; this is nothing! If you don't accept it, your aunt will feel terrible!"

Seeing Aunt Zhang's unyielding expression, Jiang Muyan knew that further refusal would only create distance, so she smiled and accepted it.

"Then I won't be polite, thank you, Auntie!"

Zhang Caizhen finally breathed a sigh of relief and was about to take her leave when she heard Jiang Muyan say again:

"Auntie, wait a moment, let me make room for you in the basket."

Before Zhang Caizhen could refuse, Jiang Muyan had already turned and gone into the house.

She first took out a bowl and carefully put the eggs in it, then took out a bag of pastries from her mustard bag, which she had bought in Qing City.

She put the snacks into the bamboo basket, handed them back to Zhang Caizhen, and said with a smile, "Auntie, these snacks are from Qing City. Please take them back for Yuanyuan to try."

When Zhang Caizhen saw the pastries in the basket, her eyes lit up, but she quickly waved her hand to decline:

"You absolutely mustn't! Jiang Zhiqing, it's not easy for a young woman like you to be out there all alone. Keep these snacks for yourself!"

"Auntie, please take it!" Jiang Muyan pushed the basket into her arms, her eyes crinkling with a smile, her tone sincere:

"The eggs and vegetables you gave me were a lifesaver; otherwise, I wouldn't know where to buy them!"

Eggs were alright, but she walked around the whole town yesterday and couldn't find any vegetables for sale.

Upon hearing Jiang Muyan's words, Zhang Caizhen did not refuse; she smiled and accepted the basket and the bag of pastries.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony! If you run out of eggs and vegetables in the future, just come to my house for more. There's plenty in the garden, more than you can eat!"

"Okay, thank you very much, Auntie!" Jiang Muyan replied with a smile, but she wouldn't actually go to her house to take it.

After all, the winters here are cold. Even if they can't finish eating the vegetables now, they can blanch them, dry them, and store them for later use during the winter.