Little Fool's Thoughts

Liu Xiaolan had no idea that the Liu family once again had some ideas about her. Perhaps even if she knew, she probably wouldn't care.

Let's not say that Liu family doesn't have the knowledge of which mushrooms are safe to be eaten, but even if they did, Liu Xiaolan already decided to give up mushroom picking.

Picking mushrooms on the mountain can be a way to earn a quick capital, but in the end they will be all taken down at one point in time. What should she do then?

Also, most of the good mushrooms that were near her house in the mountains were already taken away. The only choice now to get more of them would be to go back deeper inside the forest, and Liu Xiaolan didn't want to do it.

Last time her little fool managed to somehow hear the incoming danger and took her away before she became food for wolves. But can they be so lucky every time? What if they go again and get circled by a wolf pack? It's better to just give up early and look for another way...

Right now Liu Xiaolan was still sleeping sweetly, unaware that her little fool was currently staring at her face with a soft look.

Mu Yuchen looked at her and felt a little helpless. Although he wasn't as stupid as he was showing, he truly didn't remember much of his life.

When he woke up all he could remember was his name, the fact that he was the only person left in his family and that he was betrayed before. Perhaps that's one of the reasons why he pretended to be a little silly, but thinking of the care Liu Xiaolan was showing towards him he couldn't help but smile.

Well, memories or revenge, it can all wait. For now he can just safely live his life as his lady's man and make sure nothing will happen to her.

Thinking of the last time his lady was almost killed by a wolf if it wasn't for his quick reaction, Mu Yuchen couldn't help but sigh. He walked down to Liu Xiaolan and slowly lied down next to her and closed his eyes.

While it's not cold outside, but humans still like to sleep in warm conditions. Liu Xiaolan in her sleep must have felt a better heat source, so she moved her body and lied down her head on her little fool's chest.

Mu Yuchen was a little helpless, but the little smile showing at the end of his lip still betrayed his current emotions.

Who cares what his identity was before, having Liu Xiaolan in his arms right now is enough for him. As long as she doesn't want him to leave, he shall stay with her.

When Liu Xiaolan woke up again, it was already afternoon. She opened her eyes and noticed her position, blushing once again.

Liu Xiaolan, what the hell were you doing? She couldn't help but feel a little feverish thinking of the fact that she herself went inside his arms and slept with him…

"Lady is awake? I've brought the water before, it's in the bucket…" Mu Yuchen said with a smile.

Liu Xiaolan quickly jumped out of his arms and tried to compose herself. She took her pot together with the water bucket and went outside. "Little fool, can you prepare a place to start a fire?"

Although they could cook in their home, Liu Xiaolan felt it wasn't too safe. Her current home had a limited space and she wasn't feeling too safe sitting next to a fire.

Once they were done with eating, Liu Xiaolan decided to rest for a few days and think of their future. Anyway, she still needs to wait for Village Head Ren to ask about that plot of land for her.

It would be good if she could buy a part of it, but if people in the Yamen wanted to sell it whole, she would probably need to earn more money. From what she heard the plot of land was massive, and even if it was barren, it would still cost quite an amount of silver.

Right now she needs to think of a new way to earn money, and it should be both easy to do and quick to cash out. If she had to wait years for her investment to return, wouldn't her current home collapse before she could buy a place for a new one?

Liu Xiaolan thought of what she saw in the mountains and couldn't think of anything that could sell for a lot of money. It's possible that some herbs on that mountain could be pretty valuable, but she's a chef, not a herbalist…

Mu Yuchen noticed the worried look on Liu Xiaolan's face. He took her hand and softly asked, "My lady, what's wrong?"

"Everything is fine, little fool. I'm just thinking of what we should do in the future, we can't just sell mushrooms anymore…" Liu Xiaolan sighed, even ignoring the fact that her hand was being held.

Just as she was about to say something she noticed that her little fool stood up and run out again. Could it be that there was something wrong with her little fool? Why does he run out without saying anything each time?

Liu Xiaolan couldn't understand what he was doing this time. Just as she was getting a little worried about Mu Yuchen not returning, he came running back towards their home.

"Lady, look at this. Didn't lady say once when we were walking on the mountains that this could be sold for money if properly prepared?" Mu Yuchen asked while showing her the things he had in his hands.

"Well, little fool you're my lucky star. How could I forget about them?" Liu Xiaolan happily hugged Mu Yuchen, thinking that she was stupid for forgetting things so soon.

When she noticed that she hugged Mu Yuchen, she quickly wanted to let go and think about how to sell them in the best way. However, it seems that her little fool has a different idea, still holding her tightly and not letting go. "Just a little longer, my lady…"