Chapter 130 We’ll Return to Xiaohe Mountain

Chapter 130: Returning to Xiaohe Mountain

Qian Nanqing gazed at the empty nutritious bento box, still craving more.

“Jiale wasn’t kidding—this taste is absolutely incredible!”

“Let me check what’s available on the app.”

She picked up her phone and opened the Xuehe Gourmet app. Registration was required before accessing the main page; her account number was her membership card number, and her password was the one she’d set during registration.

Recalling that her parents would also be home for dinner tomorrow night, Qian Nanqing ordered four nutritious bento boxes—one for her own lunch and three for the family to share at dinner.

In addition to the bento boxes, she ordered one of each juice available on the app, plus three servings of Immortal Brew Honey Water.

She also added a full set of Spirit Flower Cookies, one Nine Heavens Exquisite Yao Fruit, one Jade Meat Crisp, and one Auspicious Mist Spirit Soup.

Realizing her cart total had already exceeded 500,000 yuan, Qian Nanqing linked her bank card and topped up her membership account with 5 million yuan.

Since her mother loved savoring tea and her father was a connoisseur of fine wine, Qian Nanqing added Clear Heart Tea and Jiao Horn Wine to her cart.

“All set.” After double-checking, she proceeded directly to checkout and completed payment.

Upon successful payment, her loyalty points increased—reaching a satisfying total of 20,024.5.

With so many points, she happily browsed the rewards page.

Although she’d admired the Blazing Peacock Feather Dress yesterday—and Du Shuyi had no objection to matching—after exploring the gift section today, she discovered numerous even more beautiful dresses and naturally changed her mind.

She added the Hundred Flowers Trailing Gown, the Plain Snow Plum Blossom Dress, and the Simple Pink Cloud Dress to her cart.

When her eyes landed on the self-defense bracelet, she paused. Its description stated it emitted a spray capable of temporarily immobilizing attackers.

Better safe than sorry—she added the bracelet to her cart. Deciding that was sufficient, she added one bottle each of Spirit Fruit Wine, Purple Pupil Wine, and Solid Origin Wine, then clicked “Checkout.”

A pop-up window appeared on the checkout page, prompting her to enter her clothing measurements. After completing this and entering her payment password, her order was successfully placed.

Clothing items would take 2–5 days for delivery, while all other products could be collected the next day.

Meanwhile, Fu Yucan ordered two bottles of wine for himself via the app—and even called customer service to inquire about recommended consumption guidelines.

The agent who answered had a sweet voice and was exceptionally patient—but it wasn’t Ji Fu’s voice.

After exchanging a few brief pleasantries, he hung up.

On the other end of the line, the agent with the sweet voice was Jiang Yingxue’s new employee, Jiang Wei—known as Xiao Wei.

Xiao Wei was a spiritual pet selected by Jiang Yingxue from the Beast Forest: a sixth-tier Moonlight Spirit Rabbit. Gentle-natured and patient with people, she was ideally suited for customer service.

*

Back on Xiaohe Mountain, Professors Cen and Luo surveyed the mountain they’d spent recent days excavating, their faces lit with gratitude and quiet joy.

They had identified and shipped back to the research base nearly all plant species previously displayed at the Xuehe stall—even unfamiliar or novel specimens not yet featured there.

Having already transported ample mountain spring water for research the previous day, their task today was soil sampling.

They brought eight students, divided into four pairs. Each pair received a burlap sack.

“Students, today marks the final day of this fieldwork. You’ve all worked diligently these past few days. Let’s push through just one more day of effort—once we finish, we’ll wrap up and head back to S City.”

“Yes, Professor!” The students took their sacks and began collecting soil samples from various locations across the mountain.

During this period, they dined at the Xuehe stall whenever it was open; otherwise, they ordered takeout.

Professor Cen had also asked Boss Jiang when she planned to open a branch in S City—but Jiang Yingxue remained focused solely on J City.

Though he felt a twinge of regret, Professor Cen was equally eager for their research outcomes. “If possible, I truly hope these nutritious plants can one day blanket farmers’ fields.”

The sun climbed higher. Once they’d filled four burlap sacks, they could descend the mountain and depart for S City.

Deep in his heart, Professor Cen sensed he would return to Xiaohe Mountain again.

*

Over a month later—just before He Siqin’s wedding—Jiang Yingxue announced her upcoming absence. Since her family was traveling to Y City for several days, she posted an advance notice on the app and handwrote another notice to hang at the stall.

Customers who saw the announcement immediately activated stockpiling mode.

Especially Qian Nanqing—who had recently become fully hooked. Now, her entire family were registered members of the Xuehe stall.

Both of Qian Nanqing’s parents were high-achieving professionals, extremely busy, and lacked time to visit the Xuehe stall in person to collect orders placed via the app. So, they issued Jiang Yingxue a formal letter of authorization.

The letter stated they authorized their daughter, Qian Nanqing, to collect all products purchased from the Xuehe stall on their behalf. Should any issues arise, they assumed full responsibility—and clarified that the Xuehe stall bore no liability.

Given their close familial ties and harmonious relationship, the Xuehe stall accepted this authorization.

With this document, Qian Nanqing could collect goods for all three family members independently.

Upon seeing the holiday notice, Qian Nanqing immediately informed her parents and began stockpiling.

The next day, she arrived at the Xuehe stall accompanied by a household servant to pick up her order.

Qian Nanqing asked, “Boss, with such lovely weather, why aren’t you setting up the stall? Where are you headed?” Having visited frequently, she’d grown quite familiar with Jiang Yingxue and Ji Fu—and even knew Xiao Zhao, who occasionally assisted.

Jiang Yingxue smiled. “Lovely weather is precisely why we’re going out for a walk—we’re heading to Y City.”

Qian Nanqing asked, “Are you going to Y City for tourism—or market research?”

“Boss Jiang, my family owns a shop on this street—I’ll give it to you. Don’t stand on ceremony with me; I have no ulterior motive. I simply want to eat your food every day.”

Jiang Yingxue smiled faintly. “Hehe—I truly appreciate your kindness, thank you. But the shop is already under construction—in Nanhe Village, not downtown.”

“We’re going to Y City more for leisure—attending my cousin’s wedding, and taking along a group of spiritual pets who’ve never been there before, to stroll the city streets and explore deep mountains and ancient forests.”

Disappointment flickered in Qian Nanqing’s eyes. “Ah? Not in the city? Will Nanhe Village be far?”

Jiang Yingxue replied, “Not too far—about a 20-minute drive.”

Qian Nanqing smiled. “Okay, have fun in Y City, Boss Jiang and Xiao Fu!” For convenience, she was already mentally planning to buy a house in Nanhe Village.

Then, teasingly, she added, “Don’t enjoy yourselves so much that you forget to come back—or we’ll all starve! We might just organize a team and go drag you back to work, hehe.”