Shocked! The Young Master's Petite Darling Is a Master of Mysteries-Chapter 329: Xia · Second-Hand Dealer · Sleep
Shu Dao Mountain gazed at those fruits, a hint of nostalgia in its eyes.
Ever since arriving in the present world, he hadn’t tasted anything from the Mystical World for a long time.
"Mrs. Lu, this thing can prolong life, you should try it, it’s very delicious!" Shu Dao Mountain kindly explained from the side.
Mrs. Lu gave a nod, and Uncle Sun, being quite perceptive, took some to wash clean and placed them on a fruit plate to serve Mrs. Lu.
Mrs. Lu picked one that looked pleasing enough and cautiously took a bite.
With just one bite, her eyes lit up—delicious!
As the matriarch of the Lu Family, Mrs. Lu had tasted countless delicacies over the years, but none had captivated her taste buds like this fruit did at first bite.
"Old Sun, you should try it too!" Mrs. Lu was generous, and upon finding the taste to her liking, she immediately shared it with those around her.
Uncle Sun rubbed his hands together with a smile, "Mrs. Lu, this was brought over by the young master and Miss Xia, and there isn’t much of it. You should save it for yourself!"
Mrs. Lu laughed, "After all your years with the Lu Family, do you think I’d begrudge you a single fruit? Go on, try it!"
Mrs. Lu was so enthusiastic that Uncle Sun, curious about these strangely shaped fruits, reached out for the oddest looking one.
He didn’t expect it to taste good, but as soon as he took a bite, he couldn’t help but shiver slightly with awakening.
"Mrs. Lu, this fruit is incredible!" Uncle Sun exclaimed excitedly.
He had lived a long while, but it was the first time he had tasted such amazing fruit!
Where exactly had the young master and Miss Xia gone to find such delicious fruit? If these fruits could be mass-produced, they would sell like crazy!
Behind the two, Shu Dao Mountain wore a proud smile, seeing Mrs. Lu and Uncle Sun’s reactions akin to his own when he first arrived in the present world, where everything seemed fresh and new.
"If it’s that good, I’ll bring you some more next time." Lu Zechuan’s voice sounded behind Uncle Sun.
Xia Mian, behind Lu Zechuan, was casually wiping her mouth.
Mrs. Lu had thoughtfully prepared meals for the two of them, deliciously cooked and presented, which Xia Mian accidentally overindulged in.
Upon hearing Lu Zechuan’s words, Uncle Sun quickly waved his hands, "How can I let the young master be troubled, one is enough for me!"
Though that’s what he said, the sweet aroma lingered in his mouth, and even his somewhat deteriorated body felt more sprightly.
Uncle Sun said nothing, but inside, a storm was raging; could this fruit actually make one feel young again?
"Sister, I want to eat this fruit too~" Meng Meng pointed at the fruit on the coffee table, her eyes sparkling.
Since arriving in the current world, she hadn’t tasted the fruits from the Mystical World for a while, and she missed them a bit.
Xia Mian smiled, rubbed Meng Meng’s little head with her hand, and took a fruit from the platter for her to eat. Noticing the longing in Shu Dao Mountain’s eyes, she gave one to the pair as well.
As the trio chomped on their fruits, their expressions turned a bit dejected.
Initially, when they followed Xia Mian to the present world, they intended to learn something and make a name for themselves, but now, they felt somewhat lost.
This place was not their home after all; was it really right to stay here?
They felt a pang of homesickness.
Xia Mian lingered her gaze on Shu Dao Mountain and Shu Dao Temple for a moment and saw right through their thoughts, "I have some things I need your help with."
Shu Dao Mountain and Shu Dao Temple stopped their chewing and looked up at Xia Mian, "What does the Grand Ancestor require of us? Just command us!"
Why the formality with them!
Though they longed for home, if the Grand Ancestor had needs, they would wholeheartedly help alleviate her troubles!
"In a while, come to the study with me," Xia Mian said flatly.
What she was about to discuss wasn’t suitable for Mrs. Lu and the others to hear.
Shu Dao Mountain and Shu Dao Temple nodded immediately in agreement.
Mrs. Lu, being perceptive, recognized Xia Mian had matters to discuss in private and yawned as she waved at Sister-in-law Zhang, "I’m getting old and can’t keep up with you young folks. Just a short while, and I’m already feeling sleepy. You should both spend the night here; it’s late, no need to move back and forth."
Lu Zechuan responded with a smile and agreed.
Sister-in-law Zhang assisted Mrs. Lu upstairs to rest.
Uncle Sun, having finished his fruit, also got up and left.
Xia Mian glanced at Lu Zechuan, who in turn looked at Shu Dao Mountain and Shu Dao Temple.
"Let’s go to the study," Lu Zechuan said calmly.
Lu Zechuan clearly understood what Xia Mian was up to; buried within her was a fascination with wealth and the thought of making money!
Shu Dao Mountain and Shu Dao Temple followed Xia Mian with complete devotion, after all this time with the Grand Ancestor, finally, they could be of use to her!
Meng Meng and Little Black Cat tagged along like two little shadows.
Upon entering the study, Xia Mian didn’t hold back, "Do you want to continue enjoying the things from the Mystical World?"
Shu Dao Mountain and Shu Dao Temple exchanged glances, momentarily unsure of what Xia Mian had up her sleeve.
"I plan to bring fruits and vegetables from the Mystical World to sell in the present world, what do you think?" Xia Mian’s gaze landed on Shu Dao Mountain and Shu Dao Temple, "You two will be in charge of this matter."
Shu Dao Mountain and Shu Dao Temple blinked; this indeed was something they could manage, but neither of them had the ability to travel back and forth between the Mystical World and the present world.
"Soon, Lu Zechuan and I will attempt to establish an exclusive passage to the Mystical World," Xia Mian explained seriously, "A passage that only we can use."
Hearing this, Shu Dao Mountain and Shu Dao Temple visibly relaxed, "We’ll follow the Grand Ancestor’s lead!"
To freely enter and exit the Mystical World and the present world, while learning from the Grand Ancestor—this plan was perfect.
Xia Mian waved her hand, "That’s settled then. Once we build the exclusive passage, the cross-world trade will be your responsibility."
Shu Dao Mountain and Shu Dao Temple’s minds became active with ideas.
From what the Grand Ancestor suggested, she not only wanted to bring things from the Mystical World to the present world but also introduce items from the present world to the Mystical World?
Only Xia Mian and her lot dared to undertake such a venture.
After all, for most people, traversing between the two worlds wasn’t a simple task.
Not to mention, gathering resources from both worlds for trade wasn’t necessarily going to be smooth sailing.
With plans clearly laid out, Xia Mian turned around to find Meng Meng already asleep on the study couch, cuddled up with Little Black Cat.
A little cherub, a little pet—the scene was truly heartwarming.
