Chapter 331
Su Hongchen pondered his parents’ words and had to admit they made sense. However, the thought of his sister getting married so soon left him feeling uneasy.
Mr. and Mrs. Su, seeing his discomfort, found his reaction both amusing and exasperating. “If you think Jiang isn’t good enough, then find someone better. If you can find a better candidate who’s willing to marry your sister and be in this situation, we won’t rush Xiaoxiao’s marriage.”
Su Hongchen’s eyes lit up. But after considering it, his enthusiasm dimmed. Though he wanted his sister to stay a bit longer, preferably marrying someone in their military district to keep her close and safe, he knew Jiang Yexun and his family were hard to top.
Not that the other candidates were bad in their work, but compared to Jiang Yexun and his mother, their standards for a partner and daughter-in-law fell short.
“Alright, Jiang Yexun isn’t bad after all. Xiaoxiao likes him. If he dares to mistreat her, I’ll bring my brothers and beat him up,” Su Hongchen said, grinding his teeth.
Mr. and Mrs. Su looked at him curiously. “Didn’t you say you’d handle it yourself? Why bring your brothers this time?”
Su Xiaoxiao couldn’t help but chuckle at this.
Mrs. Su glanced at her and then at her stern-faced son. “So, you’ve already fought and lost?”
Su Hongchen frowned. “I didn’t lose, but it was a draw.”
“Well, that’s not bad. At least Xiaoxiao won’t be bullied by outsiders. And if Jiang mistreats her, there’s still you and your comrades to deal with him,” Mrs. Su said with a smile.
She sighed, then turned to Su Xiaoxiao, who was hiding her smile. “You’ve grown up and picked a good husband. We’re relieved. But remember, no matter what happens, if you’re being mistreated, you must tell us immediately, okay?”
“Of course, I know.” Su Xiaoxiao, having read many novels and watched many dramas, was aware of the risks of not sharing troubles with family. It often led to more problems.
“Alright, you two go to bed. Xiaoxiao, don’t sleep in tomorrow. We need to buy things at the supply and marketing cooperative. With the wedding coming up suddenly, we haven’t prepared your dowry yet,” Mrs. Su said with a sigh.
Su Xiaoxiao agreed and went to her room, immediately locking the door. She then took out the jade bracelet and observed it. The temperature had returned to normal.
Knowing she couldn’t wear the jade bracelet outside, she placed it on the bed and sat cross-legged, staring at it intently.
“Ancestor, are you here?” Su Xiaoxiao asked cautiously.
Her fingers touching the jade bracelet felt nothing unusual. She added, “Eh, golden finger? Space…”
Before she finished speaking, the scene before her shifted, and she found herself in a courtyard.
Wasn’t this Jiang Yexun’s villa from her past life?
Su Xiaoxiao was surprised but noticed differences. The garden, once full of flowers, was now just blackened soil. The fountain in the center was surrounded by a mist.
She hurried over to the fountain. The air around it was fresh, and she felt her pores open as she approached. She dipped her hand into the fountain, feeling immense comfort. She even scooped some water to drink, savoring its sweet taste, which made her feel satisfied and revitalized.
After drinking her fill, Su Xiaoxiao looked at the vast garden. Being in the land of farmers, her instinct was to consider planting something. She didn’t lack food or vegetables but needed many herbs for making Whitening Pills and Moisture Pills. Buying them in bulk might attract attention.
So, she decided to fill the entire garden with medicinal herbs. Besides being skilled in identifying antiques, her greatest talent was remembering recipes. If she could produce these recipes, whether for official use or private sale, she’d make a significant profit.
Determined, Su Xiaoxiao mentally commanded, “Out,” and was immediately back in her room.
Curious whether the bracelet was necessary, she tested again by removing it and calling for the space. She was once more in the courtyard, confirming the bracelet’s role.
Excited, she couldn’t sleep and rolled around in bed. Suddenly, her stomach started to hurt.
She grimaced and rushed to the bathroom, spending over half an hour there, her legs going numb. Finally, she leaned against the wall to get out.
“What’s wrong? Did you eat something bad?” Su Hongchen asked, concerned.
No, she had eaten something highly nutritious!
Su Xiaoxiao shook her head silently. Su Hongchen helped her back to her room. “If the pain continues, I’ll take you to the hospital. No reason to avoid seeing a doctor.”
“It’s not painful anymore,” Su Xiaoxiao denied, blushing.
“Don’t be shy with me,” Su Hongchen said, sending her back to bed. He remained concerned, “If you’re still in pain, I’ll take you to the hospital. There’s no reason to avoid medical help.”
“Got it,” Su Xiaoxiao said, closing her eyes, embarrassed.
Once Su Hongchen left, Su Xiaoxiao opened her eyes, pouting in frustration. She planned to share the good stuff with her family, so she hoped her brother would experience the same stomach troubles the next day!