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nOne Problem

n“Of course!” Shao Xiaoqi replied with trust and determination in his voice. “Fifth Brother would never be wrong!”

nHis fifth brother was the Cultivated Talent, who had learned quite a bit and knew a lot. If he said that the mushrooms were fine, then they were definitely fine.

nQiao Xuan nodded in agreement and said with a smile, “Qi is right!”

nShao Taotao showed a look of realization. “That is true!”

nShao Yunduan. “…”

nWhat a blame he had to take!

nThe four of them went home together, as they were talking.

nQiao Xuan could not help but keep asking Xiaoqi what was happening in the mountains.

nShao Xiaoqi felt a bit regretful. “I wasn’t so lucky today. I got nothing. I wish I had trapped some wild rabbits, roosters or some other small birds, so that we could eat some meat tonight! This place is too close to the village, and hence, there aren’t many wild roosters around. In a couple of days I will go to the Wangqing Mountains, where we are definitely going to get a lot! Few people visit there, so we are definitely going to get many wild animals…”

nHe was not only good at setting up traps, but also at shooting arrows. He was good at some Kung Fu, which was all taught by the deceased Grandpa Zhao.

nBut Grandpa Zhao kept telling him that unless he was defending himself, he should never reveal that he was good at shooting and Kung Fu.

nGrandpa also told him not to reveal this secret to anyone in the family!

nHe had no idea why, but Grandpa was very nice to him, so if he made the promise to Grandpa Zhao, he would definitely keep it.

nTherefore, even though he had made arrows and bows with bamboo, he was not going to do anything like this when he was lingering in the village, fearing that someone would see him. He only showcased his skills when he was deep in the mountains.

nQiao Xuan was apparently very interested in what she was told. She asked with a smile directly. “It sounds very interesting! Qi, next time you go to Wangqing Mountains, take me with you, okay? And Fifth Brother too!”

nShao Yunduan frowned slightly as he threw a look at her. So, she had become addicted to walking in the mountains?

nHe could not help but caution them. “It is very dangerous in the deep mountains, Qi, you…”

nBefore he could finish his ‘you shouldn’t go there’, Qiao Xuan said with a smile, “Are you scared?”

n“Of course I am not.” He was not going to admit even if he was!

n“Nor am I !” Qiao Xuan said to Shao Xiaoqi. “Look, your Fifth Brother wants to join us too!”

nShao Xiaoqi got totally happy and he struck his chest. “Okay, don’t worry, Fifth Brother, and Fifth Sister-in-law, everything will be fine when I am with you. I won’t take you to any dangerous places!”

nShao Taotao cheered and chimed in as well. “I want to go with you too!”

nShao Yunduan. “…”

nThat was another blame he had to take.

nAnyway, since he could say nothing more, he would just drop the topic here.

nWhen mushrooms and brackens were brought home, Ms. Fang spoke highly of Qiao Xuan. But she wasn’t sure about those mushrooms either.

nQiao Xuan passionately proved that those mushrooms were fine after feeding them to the roosters. Only then did Ms. Fang get assured.

nFor dinner, they made fried mushrooms, mushroom soup, pickles with spring baboom and bracken. All were very fresh and tasty, and were highly appreciated.

nThey had never expected that the mushrooms could taste so good.

nThere were many mushrooms growing in the mountains. They would serve as very good dishes, if they were well-distinguished.

nAlso, though fresh mushrooms could not stay fresh for long, they could be dried and stored, ready to be eaten whenever, throughout the whole year.

nTherefore the following day, the interested Qiao Xuan, together with Shao Xiaoqi and Shao Taotao went into the mountains again. Shao Yunduan had no choice but to follow after.

nIt was another day full of harvest. Within half a day’s time, mushrooms, brackens and wild bamboos filled up their hemp bags!

nIt seemed as if those mushrooms did not have to be found, but appeared right in front of their eyes directly. They could find the mushrooms wherever they wanted.

nBoth Shao Xiaoqi and Shao Taotao were cheerful.

n“We are so lucky today!”

n“True!”

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