Rebirth: Slice-of-life Cultivation

Chapter 1848 - 1017: Sober Degeneracy

Tongtong’s hometown.

She treaded on the wild grass in the yard and walked to the edge of the courtyard wall. In the countryside, neighbors are very close; the houses are right next to each other. The kitchen window of Aunt Hua’s house was facing Tongtong’s small yard.

"What’s the matter exactly?" Aunt Gu asked, if it weren’t for Xiao You, seeing Tongtong return with a smile earlier, she would have thought nothing had happened.

Xue Yuantong didn’t hide anything: "On our way home, we ran into Boss Ma’s son fighting. He stopped Chuchu and wanted her WeChat, so I gave him Jiang Ning’s WeChat instead."

Aunt Gu frowned: "What nonsense!"

She had long regarded Jiang Ning as her son-in-law; how could they involve him so casually?

Xue Yuantong looked indifferent: "Mom, it’s fine. Jiang Ning is amazing, and besides, he’s not in our town."

When Aunt Hua heard, she chimed in: "If not, it’s hard to shake him off. Alas, Boss Ma and his lot!"

Boss Ma is well-known in Hu Miao Town; he started with a sand quarry many years ago. Just this alone shows his impressive connections and makes him a tough character.

Aunt Gu picked up the large kitchen knife and swung it fiercely, instantly splitting the chicken in two, causing a heavy vibration on the chopping board.

Xiao You’s tablet nearly flew in fright; she glanced at the fierce assault, thinking to herself: ’No wonder Mom said Tongtong has always been obedient, never had a rebellious phase.’

"Just a damn small-town bully." Aunt Gu said with a cold face, her tone disgusted.

Having worked at Evergreen Liquid for over a year, she wasn’t just a cook but often followed the team, seeing many local bosses.

Yet Aunt Gu was aware that in Hu Miao Town, Boss Ma was indeed formidable.

Aunt Gu wiped her hands: "I’ll ask our department’s supervisor."

Xue Yuantong remained unconcerned: "Mom, we’re leaving this afternoon anyway, why ask about this?"

Beside them, Xue Chuchu said reassuringly: "It’s okay, I won’t meet him."

Aunt Gu didn’t listen, and just said: "Whether it works or not, I should ask."

Asking if Evergreen Liquid had any connections in Hu Miao Town.

"And you, Tongtong, don’t randomly give out Jiang Ning’s number next time."

"Mom, you don’t know how awesome Jiang Ning is!" Xue Yuantong crossed her arms. She didn’t need any connections; when Jiang Ning stepped in, all the monsters retreated.

"Say less, will you?" Aunt Gu advised.

Xiao You held her tablet, continuing to immerse herself in the game.

Aunt Hua saw and scolded: "Xiao You, still playing, if you don’t study well, you’ll be working for Boss Ma in the future!"

Xue Yuantong glanced at Xiao You, feeling she was being too nosy, deliberately speaking earnestly: "Xiao You, only by studying well can you have the opportunity to meet a big backer in the future!"

Xiao You only heard the voice, not seeing Sister Tongtong herself: "Who? Who’s speaking?"

She stood up, her gaze crossing the stove, catching sight of the tiny Sister Tongtong.

Xue Yuantong was irate.

...

Hot pot restaurant.

"The guests in the private room are very important, be careful when serving the dishes." The head server instructed.

Zhang Chi carried two fruit platters, emerging from the kitchen, catching up with Han Wen Nuan.

Han Wen Nuan said: "Did you hear what the supervisor said? Be serious."

Zhang Chi was disdainful: "Just another boss, think they’re all that because they have money!"

He casually pinched a green grape and enjoyed it: "Still have to eat leftovers, my leftovers at that!"

Han Wen Nuan watched, giving a thumbs up: "You’re unbeatable."

During her time with Zhang Chi, she found him very peculiar. On one hand, he’d bow for a little profit, licking up to Yu Wen, on the other hand, he looked down on the wealthy and powerful, simply a bundle of contradictions.

Returning from serving dishes, Han Wen Nuan saw that pretty, smart girl eating with Jiang Ning on the same side, and they were sitting rather close.

She wondered: "Is that girl Jiang Ning’s girlfriend?"

Zhang Chi took a glance: "Definitely not, why would you think so?"

Han Wen Nuan just thought, that girl matched Jiang Ning well, much better than the class’s Xue Yuantong.

Han Wen Nuan: "If Jiang Ning really became her boyfriend, many people would be envious."

The girl was tall, good-looking, and seemed very sunny and cheerful.

Han Wen Nuan felt she’d probably never become like that.

Zhang Chi chuckled: "What’s there to envy, I never do, unless you find a rich lady sixty or seventy years old?"

"But her short sleeve seems to be Armani, costing several thousand." Han Wen Nuan remarked.

Zhang Chi was stunned, scrutinizing her: "How do you know brands?"

Han Wen Nuan’s eyes showed surprise: "Classmate Dan Xiao sometimes holds brand introduction discussions, haven’t you attended?"

Zhang Chi believed her, then looked at Jiang Ning, nearly gritting his teeth!

There goes Bai Yuxia driving BMWs, Geng Lu making money from art, now here comes a rich lady Tang Fu!

’Jiang Ning, damn you!’

...

"Jiang Ning, I won’t eat; if I eat, I’ll throw up!"

Tang Fu’s complexion was troubled.

Chen Siyu insisted fiercely: "Sister and I both ate, you must eat too!"

Chen Siqing: "You must eat~"

Tang Fu looked at the bowl Jiang Ning brought over, containing a milky white, solid ’food,’ and felt even more reluctant.

Jiang Ning laughed: "Sweet tofu pudding is delicious, give it a try."

Chen Siyu continued to press: "You don’t want others to know that the first female general of Fourth Middle School is a coward, right!"

Sweet tofu pudding is a Southern delicacy; salty tofu pudding is a Northern one. Yuzhou sits on the North-South divide, many can accept both flavors, but some only eat one.

Tang Fu was one who had only eaten salty tofu pudding.

Faced with foolish Chen Siyu’s belittling, how could Tang Fu keep retreating?

She looked at the sweet tofu pudding, took a deep breath, her soft, contemptuous tone overflowing: "Just smelling it makes me feel sick!"

She picked up the spoon, scooped some, and tasted it.

The tofu pudding slipped into her mouth, with flavors spreading across her tongue—she tasted white sugar, brown sugar, and sesame—the taste surprised Tang Fu: "So sweet, so refreshing!"

Chen Siyu and her sister exchanged glances.

Tang Fu remained serious: "However, I still think the salty one is better."

Then she ate a second scoop of sweet, then a third, then a fourth.

Chen Siyu: "Why are you still eating then?"

Tang Fu felt embarrassed, forcefully dignifying herself: "I’m eating the sugar powder and sesame, not the tofu pudding!"

Chen Siyu maliciously thought: ’Great, sports girl, I love your stubbornness!’

Imagining the staunch sports girl being lured into the abyss, Chen Siyu couldn’t help but squeeze her legs together.

Tang Fu, secretly eating sweet tofu pudding, suddenly shot a sharp look: ’Chen Siqing, are you trying to harm me?’

...

Jiang Ning’s phone buzzed; Xue Yuantong shared the grand lunch picture with him, asking if he was jealous.

"Jealous, I want to eat."

Xue Yuantong thought of the lurking danger in Hu Miao Town: "Don’t come then, I’ll cook for you at home."

Jiang Ning: "We’ll see."

He shared a picture too: "Eating hotpot."

Xue Yuantong was vexed: "What, those three fools are there?"

Missing an opportunity for the smart experience, she was slightly disappointed.

Jiang Ning: "There’s always tomorrow."