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Lin Haitao felt an impulse to cover his face, which had just been kissed on the cheek. He was a bit flustered. Yezhi widened her almond-shaped eyes, enjoying Xiaobinzi's reaction with a smug smile. Oh, his ears turned red! Haha, still trying to act tough! How cute! Just a kiss on the cheek made him shy; if it were a kiss on the lips...! Yezhi's gaze was fixed intently on Lin Haitao's tightly pressed lips.
Noticing that Yezhi was staring at his mouth, Lin Haitao could no longer remain calm. He stepped back cautiously, but Yezhi chuckled and took a step forward. This startled the embarrassed Lin Haitao, who quickly fled the scene.
Watching Lin Haitao leave, Yezhi laughed heartily and couldn't help but tease, "Tch, why run? Am I that desperate?"
That night, Yezhi was busy in her dreams. One moment she dreamed of selling astronomical numbers of New Year Pictures and Spring Couplets from her luggage, and the next she dreamed of successfully teasing Xiaobinzi, her giggles echoing eerily in the night.
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After staying in the city for two days, the injuries on her face had mostly healed. Looking at the stubborn stain of Purple Medicine in the mirror, Yezhi felt an urge to commit murder.
"Master, Xiao Fang has finally found a way to eliminate the similar Purple Medicine from the ruins!" Xiao Fang exclaimed excitedly.
"Don't tell me any more technical terms!" Xiao Fang's understanding of Purple Medicine relied entirely on analyzing its components. When Yezhi first asked Xiao Fang what to do, she was bombarded with a bunch of jargon that made no sense to her.
Xiao Fang was also anxious about not being able to help her master. The ineffective Purple Medicine from the Bodria Star System had disappeared, and Earth's data included some from the 21st century. However, analyzing and verifying just the text and illustrations took time, and she couldn't let her master use it recklessly.
"Master, after verifying the Cabrag Ruins and Earth items, white vinegar can help you. Purple Medicine dissolves in alcohol; alcohol will work too."
There was no alcohol at home—white vinegar! She really didn't know where to buy it! In a hurry to return to her base, Yezhi couldn't worry about that much. She used a cotton ball dipped in black vinegar to dab at the purple stains on her face here and there. To be honest, after a quarter of an hour, there wasn't much effect. Xiao Fang suggested trying soap as well. After several attempts, she finally looked presentable enough to go out.
Yezhi hurriedly packed her belongings and left a note for Xiaobinzi, who had kept a distance of more than two steps from her these past few days. "Xiaobinzi, I have something to attend to back at the village. Don't think about me too much; I'll be back soon!"
Lin Haitao quickly ran home with the warm Candied Chestnuts tucked inside his coat. The tightly locked door dimmed his spirits. Upon opening the door, he was met with the coldness of the yard, standing there in a daze for quite a while, long enough for the Candied Chestnuts to freeze into little ice balls.
In the past, when Yezi was away, Lin Haitao only needed a few days to get used to it. Now that she was gone, he felt lonely—lonely in a way that wasn't alleviated by friends gathering or a good book. He opened the Lamp Bulb in the kitchen and chuckled lightly at the note on the pot lid: "It’s strange that I miss you…!"
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Yezhi finally returned to Zhoujiatun before dinner. As soon as she entered the village, some enthusiastic villagers came to inform her that Black Treasure, Niu Niu, and Wolf Child were frolicking in the snow.
Niu Niu jumped up to Yezhi's head, while Black Treasure and Wolf Child surrounded her. Wolf Child eagerly reached into Yezhi's pocket, responding to the Pet Communicator's message: Candy! Candy! Candy!
Yezhi silently cursed herself; she had completely forgotten about tricking Wolf Child and Black Treasure into buying candy earlier. She chuckled awkwardly and first gave Black Treasure an enthusiastic hug. Black Treasure, this solid little guy, was so happy to see "Mama Bear" return that he wagged his head and tail, completely forgetting about the candy and expressing his longing with joyful howls.
Wolf Child, disappointed at not finding any candy, pouted. Yezhi hugged Black Treasure and apologized, "I forgot to buy candy; I'll make a cake at home as compensation."
Little Fan, Zhou Xiaomu, ran over with her little arms and legs panting heavily. Just in time to hear the word "cake," both Little Beans chimed in sweetly, "I want to eat cake."
Sister Luo was waiting at the gate with a cheerful Elder Brother Yu. "Yezi, you're back!" Yezhi nodded at them. "Is everything okay at home?"
"Everything is great! But..." Sister Luo paused deliberately and winked at Yezi. "Yezi, have you recovered from your lovesickness? Did you manage to get a photo of Comrade Xiao Lin to ease your longing?"
Elder Brother Yu also said seriously, "A photo is a good remedy for lovesickness." Teased by Sister Luo and her husband, Yezhi showed no signs of shyness; instead, she smiled and said, "Elder Brother Yu, you must have looked at photos often when you missed Sister Luo!" The old couple was momentarily taken aback, as if they could see their past days of love reflected in each other's eyes.
Seeing the two people gazing at each other affectionately, Yezhi quickly stepped into the house. She didn't want to be like a lamp bulb. The big wolf raised its eyes and continued to curl up in the corner, deep in thought. Yezhi particularly understood why one would want to hide from the big wolf. Its majestic presence and kingly charm were overwhelming, and losing that was akin to disfigurement; it was hard to accept. Empathizing with it, she began to think of ways to help the big wolf.
Xiao Fan, Zhou Xiaomu, Wolf Child, and Black Treasure held hands as they entered the house, shouting slogans at Yezhi, "Cake, cake!" With no ideas coming to her mind, Yezhi retreated to the kitchen and called Xiao Fang out to help make the cake.
The freshly baked cake emitted an enticing aroma that even the adults couldn't resist, let alone the little ones. Zhou Xiaomu urged impatiently, "Sister Ye, hurry up! Zhou Xiaomu is hungry!" Xiao Fan nodded in agreement while Wolf Child eagerly reached for the cake, drooling as transparent saliva dripped from the corners of Black Treasure's mouth.
Wolf Child's movements were too quick; not only had it grabbed a piece of the light yellow cake, but it also left several black fingerprints on it, which were particularly unsightly. A sense of helplessness enveloped Yezhi as she thought about how poor Wolf Child's hygiene habits were and how it never improved despite repeated lessons.
"Wow! As soon as my girl comes back, she makes delicious food. No wonder Wolf Child and Xiao Fan look forward to your return every day," Aunt Zhou cheerfully walked into the kitchen.
The whole family crowded in the kitchen sharing the sweet and delicious cake. Sister Luo and Aunt Zhou exchanged words like they were performing a duet, gossiping about Yezhi's recent happenings in town. Yezhi boasted shamelessly, "With such a beautiful girl like me standing in front of Xiaobinzi, he must be completely mesmerized." Elder Brother Yu nearly choked on his cake from her words, while Aunt Zhou and Sister Luo wore strange expressions that were half-laughter.
"Zhou Xiaomu, Xiao Fan, isn't Sister Ye a great beauty?" Xiao Fan and Zhou Xiaomu nodded with their mouths full of cake. "See? Not just Zhou Xiaomu; Xiao Fan and Black Treasure agree too!" All eyes turned to Black Treasure, who was hugging a large piece of cake and nodding vigorously while eating. The three couldn't hold back their laughter. The oblivious Wolf Child looked at everyone in confusion while Niu Niu barked defiantly, "What are you laughing at? The master is already the most beautiful person in the universe!" Niu Niu's flattery made Yezhi feel slightly embarrassed; calling herself "the most beautiful person in the universe" would surely make others laugh out loud. She was known for her lack of looks rather than beauty.
Elder Brother Yu kindly remarked, "It's lively at home when Yezhi is here; she always knows how to make us happy." Yezhi felt tears welling up; Black Treasure genuinely thought she was a great beauty—not just joking around. Black Treasure was enjoying herself so much that she nodded even more enthusiastically. "Mama Bear is definitely beautiful; otherwise, how could there be a Black Treasure who embodies both beauty and cuteness?" Black Treasure's innocent words echoed perfectly in Yezhi's mind, leaving her feeling flustered amidst it all.
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