Although the location has been determined, it will take another three days to deliver.”

Ran He nodded slightly. Although three days was not a short time, it was still within an acceptable range.

Once all the herbs are gathered, they can start preparing those precious medicinal foods.

Meng Changfeng also couldn't hide his excitement. Even though he had already prepared himself mentally, when this moment really came, his inner joy seemed to far exceed that of Mo Changfeng.

After all, the joy of witnessing your friend's gradual recovery is beyond words.

"I'm away for a few days. Aren't you going to prepare a nice lunch to welcome me home? Why are you leaving so soon?"

Meng Changfeng complained deliberately as if jokingly, but there was a hint of reluctance in his eyes.

On ordinary days, Ran He might have agreed happily, but today she had a lot of things to deal with. She had to count the number of mushrooms collected by the villagers and prepare lunch, not to mention considering the situation on Wu Xu's side. She couldn't delay too much, so she politely declined Meng Changfeng's kindness and set out on her way home.

"It depends on the situation," Ran He raised his eyebrows, with a hint of subtle tenderness and hesitation in his tone, "If you really can't be in two places at once, you can find some free time to come to Fushan Village to find me and have a meal together. When you get to the entrance of the village, just ask anyone and they will naturally show you the way to my house."

She paused, a warm smile appeared on her lips, and she added: "Don't forget to bring Mo Changfeng along. If he can get better in the three days when I collect all the herbs, we may leave this small place immediately. With that in mind, we might as well celebrate in advance and hold a banquet to put a perfect end to this period."

"Okay, I'll talk to him later."

Meng Changfeng agreed readily. Although he secretly planned on joining in the fun today, he changed his mind and was afraid of appearing too abrupt and rude, so he couldn't help but laugh to himself.

Ran He strolled into the bustling market, carefully selecting fresh beans and juicy green vegetables. Each one seemed to have been appraised by her discerning eyes to ensure the highest quality.

What’s even more special is that she went to the butcher’s shop and carefully selected two pieces of top-quality pork with alternating fat and lean parts, and wrapped them with great care.

Afterwards, he used the space magic weapon he carried with him and waved it lightly. All the ingredients disappeared instantly and were properly stored between that magical world.

Now, money is just a numbers game to her, and buying ten pigs is just a small matter. She can store them in the space and take them out easily to enjoy the delicious food anytime and anywhere.

When passing by the orchard, she picked a few ripe fruits, including golden oranges, pink peaches, and bunches of plump grapes. Each of them exuded an enticing aroma. She planned to bring them to her children at home so that they could taste this gift from nature.

The sun was setting. In order to get home before nightfall, Ran He simply hired a carriage and rushed towards Fushan Village. He was anxious to see the children's smiling faces as soon as possible.

As soon as I arrived at the door of my house, I met villagers carrying baskets loaded with fresh mushrooms.

"Hey, Miss Ran is back! Come in quickly."

Ran He quickly put down the things in his hands and called the mother and son who came with him to go into the house to rest, intending to have lunch together before continuing their busy work.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Gou Dan and his mother smiled and readily agreed, planning to continue the busy work of drying mushrooms in the afternoon.

At this time, Wu Xu had jumped lightly from the cart and sat quietly on an old wooden chair beside the doorstep, patiently waiting for Ran He to return.

Whenever villagers came to hand in mushrooms, they would inevitably cast complicated glances at Wu Xu. They had mixed feelings in their hearts - this once glorious young master of the Wu family had now fallen to such a state, even the Wu family had cruelly abandoned him, and he was willing to give up his blood ties just to get rid of this so-called burden.

Fortunately, Ran He was not an ordinary woman. She had a big heart of love and did not despise Wu Xu at all because of his disability. Instead, she accepted him with a broad mind. This friendship made people involuntarily respect him.

Ran He was concentrating with his eyes focused, while Zhu Cuihua beside him took over the weight swiftly and carefully weighed each basket of mushrooms. Ran He took careful notes on the side, and the two of them worked in perfect harmony, as if they had been partners for many years.

After collecting the mushrooms, Zhu Cuihua said goodbye simply. Even though she was curious about Wu Xu's story, she kept her identity in mind and did not ask any further questions. She left everything to Ran He and outsiders were not allowed to interrupt.

The mushrooms were moved in an orderly manner to a well-ventilated location aside, ready to be dried, and Xiao Gou Dan excitedly helped to spread them out.

Wu Xu was curious about Ran He's purpose in buying these mushrooms, but since she didn't mention it, he had to suppress his doubts for the time being.

After dealing with the mushrooms, Ran He turned and walked into the kitchen and began to prepare lunch.

She first carefully washed the fruits in the basket and arranged them neatly in plates for Dabao and the other children to enjoy.

"Eat some fruit first to satisfy your craving. Mother will prepare the meal soon."

Dabao sensibly handed a round grape to Ran He first, and then shared it with his younger brother and his father in a wheelchair.

Wu Xu stared at the crystal clear, colorful fruit in front of him, and a barely perceptible sadness flashed across his eyes. Such fruit was common in Kyoto, so how could Ran He find them in a remote village? After all, he was not a country bumpkin who could be easily perfunctory, and he couldn't help but have some doubts about this matter.

Soon, the dining table was filled with three dishes and one soup carefully prepared by Ran He. Although they looked simple and plain, Wu Xu felt Ran He's meticulous care for children from these dishes.

Under such a tight schedule, she still tries her best to give the children the warmest and most nutritious meal. This thoughtfulness warms people's hearts and adds a bit of extraordinary flavor to these ordinary days.

"Let's eat," Ran He said softly, with a hint of imperceptible tenderness and firmness in his words, as if this simple sentence contained countless unexpressed emotions.

“This is the first real reunion for our family.”

Her eyes swept across each person at the table one by one, her bright eyes sparkling with expectation and hope. It seemed that at this moment, all the past was gently covered by the warm light, turning into the steaming, fragrant dishes on the table.

"You can no longer be a bodyguard. You still have a long way to go. Don't be too cautious."

Her tone revealed motherly care and delicacy, a deep understanding and tolerance for her family.

"Since I have accepted you because of the child, I will naturally be responsible for you."

Although this sentence is concise, it contains Ran He's complicated feelings.

She knew in her heart that this acceptance was not entirely selfless, but was out of consideration for the children's happiness.

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