Her Cultivation Diary
Chapter 619 - Chapter 619 619.They cant come out_1

Chapter 619: 619.They can’t come out_1 Chapter 619: 619.They can’t come out_1 Both sides were courteous to each other, creating an especially fitting atmosphere. Chen Auntie was all smiles as she watched.

By the time Tian Tian had her turn with the watermelon, a single bite flooded her mouth with a refreshing, sweet chill that left everyone so engaged that they couldn’t find the words to speak, focused solely on eating the entire watermelon down to the rind!

Only after tossing the last piece of watermelon rind did Chen Auntie sigh, “No wonder Lao Song’s family treats watermelon like such a treasure, hardly willing to share a taste… It’s definitely worth 20 yuan a pound. It’s just too expensive, I wouldn’t bear to eat it myself.”

At that, everyone nodded in agreement.

But with the watermelon eaten and the tea served, they couldn’t just sit around in the hall, could they?

How else could they encourage the two youngsters to chat more?

Li Lanhua took the initiative, suggesting, “Tian Tian, we don’t have much entertainment at home, but if you’re bored, you can go with Tianyu to the mountain–the one where they sell watermelons. They knew you were coming and specially asked us to tell you.”

“Their Chestnut Garden has beautiful Golden Sakura blooms, and if you walk in the shaded areas, it’s not that hot. You and Tianyu could go have a look.”

“If you don’t feel like going, you can just sit in the hall and enjoy the fan. Chen Auntie and I will start cooking.”

With that, the two exchanged a knowing glance and head to the kitchen, grinning.

The room once again fell silent.

Zhou Tianyu was silent for a moment before clearing his throat when he noticed Tian Tian wasn’t saying anything either, “So… shall we… shall we go for a walk?”

Tian Tian smiled again, “Sure, let’s take a walk up the mountain.”

She picked up her modest floral hat, put it on, and paired it with a simple floral shirt, black pants, and white shoes… She looked so youthful and like something out of the seventies that Zhou Tianyu didn’t know what to make of it.

He could only silently lead the way.

But… what should he say?

Just as he was worrying about it, Tian Tian asked, “The Lao Song’s family you mentioned earlier, where are they?”

Zhou Tianyu immediately felt relieved, pointing with his hand, “See that bamboo grove up ahead? Just go around it, and you’ll find it. They built a villa, it’s easy to spot.”

He pointed in another direction, “Over there is their Chestnut Garden, that’s where we’re heading.”

In the heat, they walked slowly, finding relief in the shade of the trees as they made their way up the mountain.

The cool breeze on the small hillside blew gently, easing the irritation and sweat, and when Tian Tian saw the luxuriant Golden Sakura surrounding the Chestnut Garden, she opened her mouth but took a while before sighing,

“It’s so beautiful…”

Turning her head, she then asked Zhou Tianyu, “Selling so many Golden Sakuras, does it bring in money?”

Zhou Tianyu thought for a moment, “I think so, I’ve heard my mom say that the fruit is quite expensive when plucked.”

He took out his phone, “I’ll take a video and post it on my Moments.”

“Oh…” Tian Tian mused.

“What about you?” she continued to ask.

“What?” Zhou Tianyu was startled, “Me? What about me? Oh, you mean in the future, right? Well, I’ll definitely have to develop in Beicheng.”

“It’s a big city, after all, with better healthcare, education, and convenience in daily life–much better than here. It’s easier to order takeout or receive parcels there.”

Tian Tian, however, asked, “What about your parents? With you as their only son, what will they do if they need you when they’re older and you’re in Beicheng?”

Not this kind of talk again! If needed… If needed, he would take leave and come back!

Zhou Tianyu’s expression darkened as he finally remembered his mother’s insistence on setting him up on dates–it was all because she hoped he would stay. So he didn’t hide his thoughts,

“My parents are still young and in good health. I can make one or two thousand a month in Beicheng, and if I save a bit more, I can accumulate enough money to bring them over at some point.”

“Even headache and fever aren’t so much trouble, but for serious issues, the medical care in small places just isn’t adequate.”

Tian Tian sighed, her expression softening, “I couldn’t do it; I’m too attached to home. My parents are not in good health, and they can’t travel far.”

Zhou Tianyu paused, wrestling with whether to give some advice or not… Working to the bone in the village earned just a few bucks, whereas going out could provide more opportunities to make money.

So… did that mean it was unsuitable on both accounts?

What to say?

He did have a fondness for Tian Tian, after all, she was quite a sight to behold, even though her skin was a bit darker, her smile was especially infectious when she laughed.

And even though she wasn’t dressed fashionably, she was remarkably grounded. Having worked for many years, he knew how rare it was to find such a down-to-earth personality.

He struggled and struggled and finally couldn’t hold back from asking, “Have you ever thought about going out to work? Or maybe take a self-study exam to get some credentials?”

As he spoke, he was conflicted and subconsciously reached out to pluck a white petal in front of him.

The petal was freshly bloomed, and even with a slight bit of force, the thorny, sharply trembling branches quickly caused the whole cluster of leaves to rustle.

The budding fondness, due to the harsh realities, was about to be severed, and Zhou Tianyu felt agitated. He looked up as he followed the sound and saw the chestnut branches poking out from above.

Under the partly hidden chestnut leaves, round and bristling with green thorns, the chestnuts were huddled together, extraordinarily cute.

He couldn’t help but stand on tiptoe and jump up, grabbing the branch, then with a smile he asked Tian Tian, “This chestnut must be tender–want to eat it?”

Tian Tian shook her head, paused, and then said, “We should eat the ones on that side.”

She pointed, “This side is fenced off, wasn’t it you who said it belongs to Lao Song’s family? They’re surely going to sell them, so let’s not eat these ones.”

“The grass is so tall over there, I guess it’s like our village; no one takes care of the Chestnut Garden, so it doesn’t matter if we pick a couple.”

“No worries!” Zhou Tianyu had already set out, “I’ve eaten at their place before; they’re nice and generous people, eating a few chestnuts is nothing to them.”

“Still, let’s not,” Tian Tian stepped back, shaking her head, “those are for selling.”

“…Ah.”

Zhou Tianyu was a bit embarrassed, his fingers loosened, but before the chestnut branch could snap back into place, the next moment–

“Woof…”

A threatening animal growl suddenly came from nearby.

He took a glance forward–well then!

Behind the fence, covered in Golden Sakura, two fierce large dogs were slightly lowering their heads, fixating their eyes on him as if they were about to bite at any moment!

“Oh my goodness!”

Zhou Tianyu nearly jumped in fright.

Weren’t they supposed to say these dogs weren’t vicious?!!!

Fortunately, they were fenced in and couldn’t get out… he breathed a sigh of relief.

In the next instant, a man’s voice came from the other side:

“Hey, what are you up to?”

Turning their heads, they saw a young man standing on the path ahead.

He wasn’t even wearing a hat, his short hair glistening with sweat, his skin also darkened by the sun, with his hands pinching the hem of his T-shirt, holding something inside.

Curiously looking at them right now.

Then the man smiled, “Oh, Zhou Tianyu, right? I’m Sun Ziqiang! I was there drinking at Song Tan’s place that day, I was there too! I’m the one who operates their excavator.”

He took a look at Tian Tian, “Your girlfriend, huh?”

Without waiting for Zhou Tianyu to reply, he quickly raised his voice:

“Dabao, Erbao, look what tasty treats I’ve brought for you!”