Reborn as the Villain's Wife, I Shine in 80s
Chapter 65 - 064 Break into the Back Mountain

Chapter 65 - 064 Break into the Back Mountain

Thinking about it carefully, this still didn't feel secure enough. Tian Sangsang exchanged for a stun baton and a dagger in her space. If she couldn't dodge in time and got stuck, she'd use these two weapons to defend herself first.

Naturally, there was no way she could bring her son to the back mountain. She couldn't completely guarantee her own life, so how could she dare to bring a little one along? It was definitely safer to let him stay home alone.

Tian Sangsang walked along the farmhouse, left the property, and saw the wide river at the village entrance. Crossing the road and heading forward led to a mountain trail. On both sides of the trail were rows of trees. After walking for a while, her eyes were met with green mountains and clear waters. Glancing at the creek from last time, she spotted clams, oysters, razor clams, and baby sea clams—these were all things Tian Sangsang loved to eat. When cooking noodles, she usually added oysters, though they needed to be mixed with some sweet potato flour. Dried razor clams were used for making bone broth, which was very nourishing.

Bending down, Tian Sangsang picked five of each of the four kinds of seafood. No need to gather too much, since once placed in her space, they would rapidly multiply.

Tian Sangsang wasn't surprised by the presence of seafood in the creek—after all, the world was vast, and there was no shortage of strange phenomena. There were always things that defied common sense. After all, nothing could be more unbelievable than transmigration and rebirth, which had already happened to her.

Before her, a series of peaks cradled the horizon. Between two of the peaks lay a narrow path, and along it ran a winding creek. Tian Sangsang followed the creek deeper into the mountains. The deeper she went, the cooler it became. Wisps of fog, somewhere between ethereal and tangible, floated in the air. Ancient trees loomed one after another, while thick grass carpeted the ground beneath her steps.

"Coo... Coo..." Unknown birds called out, their cries echoing in Tian Sangsang's ears.

She wasn't particularly afraid. She'd gone hiking in forests during past trips to certain places. Back then, it truly had been an expanse of lush greenery where sunlight could only filter through gaps in the towering trees. The canopy blocked most of the sky, and the forest trail exuded tranquility. At the time, she'd walked and imagined scenarios like wild boars charging out of nowhere, or discovering some ancient tomb. The mere thought of it had her blood boiling. Maybe every person harbors a hidden adventurer within.

Modern urban life is far too stressful, busy, and monotonous—heading outdoors is the perfect way to unwind.

Tian Sangsang kept walking. Out of the corner of her eye, a patch of green caught her attention. They were just ordinary leaves, but among them grew a cluster of red fruits. Tian Sangsang had never seen such fruits before and wanted to uproot the plant, but couldn't. Was there something in the soil? She simply took out her dagger, loosened the earth, and unearthed a ginseng plant. Its roots were robust and large, almost shaped like a person—it was clearly old. Surrounding the ginseng were several smaller ones, slender and delicate. Tian Sangsang carefully dug out each one, shook off the dirt, wrapped them in cloth, and placed them in her basket. She then scanned the vicinity and collected honeysuckle, mint, fish mint, angelica, Polygonum multiflorum, and more.

However, the main purpose of this outing was to find rose and jasmine blossoms. She wasn't sure if they were tucked away in the depths of the mountain. It was also said that the mountain had plenty of fruit trees, so she hoped to find some rare fruits as well. A faint breeze brushed past her ears; suddenly, Tian Sangsang froze, holding her breath. There seemed to be some movement ahead. Through the shadows, a figure flickered.

Her heart skipped a beat. Tian Sangsang instinctively gripped the dagger in her hand tightly. A hint of blood lingered in the air, and the earthy clothes of the figure grew clearer with each passing moment.

When the figure came into full view, she recognized the familiar face and let out a sigh of relief, patting her chest. Waving her hand, she exclaimed, "Brother Li, is that you!"

Li Zhengxiong held a wild rabbit in his hand. The rabbit's blood had stained the side of his pants. It was still alive, struggling feebly, which made Tian Sangsang feel a pang of pity.

"Sangsang, why are you in the back mountain?" He walked a few steps forward, a little surprised to find someone from the village here.

Seeing an acquaintance made Tian Sangsang happy. She answered honestly, "I'm here looking for flowers."

"Huh?" Li Zhengxiong didn't quite understand. Looking for flowers? She was the boldest woman he'd ever seen. Memories of her catching fish barehanded in the river last time flashed through his mind, making his face flush slightly. He replied, "What kind of flowers are you looking for? I've been around here; maybe I can help point the way."

Tian Sangsang beamed with joy. "I'm looking for roses and jasmine flowers."

Li Zhengxiong thought for a moment and said, "I once stumbled upon a patch of flowers in a valley to the east. I'm not sure if it has the ones you're looking for. Shall I take you there?"

"Sure, thanks." Tian Sangsang smiled brightly. She trusted Li Zhengxiong. She wasn't worried about being led astray; after all, with her hefty figure—her belly fat jiggling as she walked—what could anyone possibly want from her? Perhaps some people might consider plump, fair meat, but who in their right mind would want someone with dark, greasy skin that smelled faintly of gasoline...

"No need to be so polite." Li Zhengxiong's face turned even redder. Why was she always so polite?

"Stay close to me, and walk slowly. The mountains have snakes sometimes, and some venomous ones aren't easy to deal with if bitten."

Tian Sangsang shivered, sticking close to Li Zhengxiong's pace. Snakes were her absolute nemesis—no explanation needed. Just thinking about them made her feel cold all over.

No telling how long they walked, circling countless ancient trees, when Li Zhengxiong suddenly stopped and turned to her. "We've arrived—this is the place.

Tian Sangsang squinted her small, slit-like eyes, widened just a tad by the pinch of her chubby cheeks, and stared in awe at the flower patch before her. It was as if she'd stumbled into paradise! Though it was just a small area of flowers, about the size of an acre—not as grand as Butterfly Valley—the variety of flowers was astounding. Vivid, colorful blooms swayed with the wind, their intoxicating fragrances luring wild butterflies. The butterflies—mostly dark hues like black and blue—fluttered gracefully around the blossoms.

"So many flowers!"

Lilies of the valley, irises, hyacinths, lilies, butterfly flowers, violets, jasmine, rhododendrons, roses, peonies, magnolias, hibiscus, forget-me-nots—it was a dazzling display. The rose petals in the rose patch glistened brightly, their leaves adorned with sharp thorns. Unlike ordinary roses, these had a certain elegance to them. Interwoven among the roses were small wildflowers in shades of pink, white, and yellow... (Here, let's deliberately ignore the growth attributes of these flowers, O.O. Just know—nature! How stunningly colorful and diverse you are!!)

Tian Sangsang plucked a thorny rose and brought it to her nose, taking a gentle sniff. Ah, fragrant. From now on, this was her ticket to becoming fair-skinned.

Li Zhengxiong stood quietly at the side, his posture awkward as he tried to figure out what to say or do. No wonder they said women loved flowers and plants. Watching the black-skinned woman among the floral scenery, he thought she wasn't exactly beautiful—not by ordinary standards—and might even be the ugliest girl in the village. But the delicate smile curving her lips at that moment was breathtakingly lovely. Somehow, her smile infected him, and a foolish grin spread across his own face as well.

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