Chapter 320: Chapter 262 Update 1

Before Qin Yu could speak, Qin Zhen spoke up again, “Forget it, actually, there’s no need to prepare anything; they have everything there. You just need to show up.”

Qin Yu: …

Then should I prepare, or not?

Madam Rong, regaining her composure, realized where Qin Yu was going and her eyes immediately filled with an unwillingness to let go. “So soon, you’re leaving tomorrow?”

Qin Zhen immediately said, “Auntie, if he doesn’t leave now, school will start soon! Don’t feel too sad for him. Boys need to go through some training. This is a great opportunity. Moreover, he’s not the only one; there will be others around his age. He certainly can’t be worse than an eight-year-old girl, right?”

Upon hearing this, Qin Yu’s fighting spirit flared up; however, his response was, “Don’t try to provoke me with reverse psychology; it won’t work on me. Besides, I’m not comparing myself to anyone else; I’m just going there to train.”

He turned to Madam Rong, “Auntie, don’t worry, I’m not afraid of hardship. Besides, time will pass quickly, and I’ll be back when school starts.”

Madam Rong also knew that it would be good for the young boy to train with the military, as he was always at home and had trouble making friends.

Going to the military with others… that’s definitely better.

“Alright, when you come back, I’ll make you something delicious.”

Qin Yu nodded, “Okay.”

Seeing this, Qin Zhen said, “I’ll come to pick you up tomorrow. Remember to get up early; I’ll come by at five in the morning.”

Madam Rong was a bit surprised. So early?

However, she said nothing, as the military indeed operated at early hours.

Qin Yu nodded, “Got it.”

“Auntie, we’ll be leaving now,” Qin Zhen said after finishing his business without lingering.

“Would you like to stay for dinner?” Madam Rong offered.

Qin Zhen shook his head, declining, “No, we have things to do tonight and won’t be coming over. We’ll definitely come next time. Oh yes, may I take a watermelon?”

Madam Rong could see his eyes nearly glued to the small patch of melon field they had carved out in the yard and immediately responded, “Of course, I’ll pick one for you…”

The moment Qin Zhen heard the acceptance, a grin spread from ear to ear.

“Auntie, no need; I can pick it myself. I know how to choose a good one…”

He was particularly longing for this patch of melon field because the watermelons here were so delicious.

Even though he had tasted melons from elsewhere, none had the flavor that was as remarkable as these, making him remember them after just one taste.

Madam Rong: …

It’s not that she doubted his ability to choose, but she was afraid he might step all over and crush their watermelons. Who would she seek justice from then?

Rong Wenming was also tense.

Moving to this quadrangle dwelling, the small melon field his son-in-law had created for him was the most surprising and delightful find.

The transplanted watermelons didn’t even wither.

He treasured this small melon patch very much and had already planned to plant some vegetables in the remaining empty space.

So, he was worried not just that Qin Zhen might trample the melon roots and leaves but also that he would carry the soil away on his shoes.

His eyes watched nervously.

Fortunately, Qin Zhen was quick to pick and immediately grabbed one.

Holding the watermelon with both hands, a broad smile on his face, he exclaimed, “Uncle, Auntie, we’ll be heading off now.”

“Okay,” said Madam Rong, who, at this point, had no desire to ask the other two to take one back with them.

There were not too many left to give away.

So let her be stingy!

Qin Zhen, cradling the watermelon contentedly, walked away.

It was only then that Rong Wenming’s expression of dismay appeared; he stepped forward and counted, “Ah, there are only five left now.”

Yan watched his father’s distress and couldn’t help but laugh, “Dad, don’t be so troubled. Qin Ye told me what the melon seller said: after these are eaten, several more crops can still grow.”

Even though some of the black soil had been brought here, the growth couldn’t be as exaggerated as in “space,” since this wasn’t “space” after all.

Nevertheless, the growth was still faster than usual, and they could expect a few more harvests.

“Really?” Wenming had never grown watermelons before, but he knew the first batch was always the best, and subsequent ones… not quite as good.

Qin Ye could only nod, “Right.”

Madam Rong interjected, “Alright, let’s not worry about these melons anymore. Buy some vegetable seeds tomorrow and sow them in that empty spot, so you’ll have something to do.”

“That’s exactly what I’ll do tomorrow,” Rong Wenming said eagerly. He quite enjoyed gardening, and since he was currently out of work, it was a pleasant pastime.

It was just a shame that the cultivated land was so limited, no more than half a fen (0.0667 hectares) in total.

Madam Rong glanced at the clock, “I’m going to cook.”

Qin Ye stepped up, “Mom, let me help you…”

Madam Rong didn’t really need his help, “No need, just keep yourself busy. It’s our first day in the new home, and there’s much to sort out. I’ll be quick with the cooking; no one should come over.”

Qin Mei had wanted to follow and help with the cooking, but upon hearing this, she had no choice but to stop.

Yan looked at Qin Mei, “You go sort out your room. Qin Yu won’t be here tomorrow, and I’ll start teaching you to paint.”

Qin Mei’s eyes lit up, “Sister-in-law, really?”

Yan nodded, “Of course it’s true. When have I ever made a empty promises to you?”

Qin Mei’s joy was evident, she was truly excited.

She had originally thought her sister-in-law would teach her about herbs and medicine, which didn’t seem to interest her much.

But she loved painting, so when her sister-in-law asked what she liked, she asked if she could learn painting from her.

To her delight, her sister-in-law agreed without hesitation.

“Thank you, sister-in-law. I’ll go and arrange my belongings now.”

Her steps toward her own room were filled with cheerfulness.

Qin Yu, standing idly, announced, “I’m going to pack for tomorrow.”

Yan stopped him, “Wait a moment, I have something for you.”

Qin Yu was curious, “What is it?”

Without answering, Yan said, “Just wait; I’ll get it for you.”

After saying this, she returned to her own room.

Soon she came back out, holding a cloth bag, which she handed to Qin Yu.

“What’s in this?” Qin Yu asked curiously.

“It contains Hemostatic Medicine and a bottle of wound medicine; you just apply those on the surface if you’re injured. There’s also a bottle of sugar beans; these are good for your body and you can take one every night before bed. They are made by grinding some precious medicinal materials into powder to form the pills, so don’t waste them.”

Qin Yu: …

The small cloth bag felt light, but in his hands, it felt as heavy as gold.

So he nodded solemnly, “I won’t waste them.”

His sister-in-law’s pills were treasures, each and every one!

Turning around, he rushed back to his room, and all at once… he found himself not wanting to leave. What should he do?