Spring Garden

"Zhangsun Yan, my best brother since childhood," Wuma Xiu said casually.

Su Qingci suddenly paused.

Eldest grandson, eldest grandson?

This surname sounds familiar...

But what do you mean by "playing together since childhood"?

The host was clearly a soul he personally brought here, so where did this brother who grew up with him come from in this world?

Could it be that they mistook someone for someone else?

However, the host's tone clearly revealed an unusual familiarity.

The more Su Qingci thought about it, the more she felt something was wrong.

However, the host didn't say much about it, nor did he ask any further questions. Besides, the host seemed quite angry. He guessed it was because the host had discovered that his best friend from childhood had changed.

He sighed as he thought about it.

This kind of thing is very common among humans.

[Host, don't worry, I'll always be with you.]

Su Qingci made his promise, and even secretly hid this sentence in his underlying code.

Wuma Xiu felt a little better after hearing his words of comfort.

He returned to his room.

After spending some time with his family again, Wuma Xiu seemed to have been purified.

Unfortunately, he's been getting restless lately.

He is still the Spring God and wants to see his retinue.

He hadn't seen the Spring God since he woke up, but he had a feeling that something was wrong.

Wuma Xiu came to his grandparents, parents and said:

"Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, Dad, I have something to do, so I have to leave now."

The four men walked around him, looking at him as they went.

They found Wuma Xiu's current situation quite strange.

My child has mitosis, but their personality is definitely different.

"Go on," Wuma He patted Wuma Xiu on the shoulder, his voice booming, his eyes filled with pride, "Business comes first."

He was very satisfied with his grandson.

Su Xian'er stepped forward and hugged Wuma Xiu, then straightened his collar and said with a smile:

"Mom is saving up some delicious food for you, waiting for you to come back."

Liu Yingying nodded in agreement, her gaze tender and reluctant.

Wuma Sui didn't say much, only nodded slightly to him; that one glance spoke volumes.

Wuma Xiu looked at them, feeling a warmth in his heart. He nodded emphatically before turning and leaving.

Su Xian'er smiled and smiled, but tears welled up in her eyes, and she secretly wiped them away with her sleeve.

They never intended to leave in the first place.

Why are you leaving?

Can't you see his son here?

Have you seen a plant with hands and feet lately?

The girl covered her mouth, whispered mysteriously in her best friend's ear, and glanced around warily, as if afraid of being overheard by someone she shouldn't.

Lin Jiajia rolled her eyes, reached out and touched her best friend Du Fangfang's forehead, then touched her own, looking suspicious.

"You don't have a fever. What's going on in your head all day long? What nonsense are you spouting in broad daylight? Plants with arms and legs, have you been staying up late watching Xeno documentaries again?"

Lin Jiajia wasn't interested in what Du Fangfang said.

She walked briskly forward, pouting without turning her head:

"Look at where we are. It's a remote, impoverished place, without even a decent shop selling Xeno. How could a plant with arms and legs possibly grow up here? Even if there were, rich people would have already transported it away in spaceships. How could we possibly stumble upon it?"

Du Fangfang didn't reply, but instead swiped her wrist to open her terminal, pulled up a brightly lit bounty poster, and shoved the screen right in front of Lin Jiajia's eyes:

"Look for yourself. This is a bounty poster issued by the Mo Family's little princess. She says a rare plant from her family has escaped. 100,000 Star Coins for clues. If anyone can deliver the plant to her door, one million. See? One million!"

Lin Jiajia's pace suddenly slowed down.

She stared at the string of numbers, her breathing quickening slightly for a moment.

Her family was too poor.

Grandma fell seriously ill and was lying in the hospital. The medical expenses were piling up like water every day. My parents had borrowed from all the relatives they could, and it looked like they couldn't hold on any longer.

She helps out at a shop after school every day, earning only a few dozen Star Coins, and even has to carefully budget her nutrient solution.

One hundred thousand Star Coins were like something from another world to her; they were enough to allow her grandmother to continue treatment and give her family a much-needed respite.

"Are you telling the truth?" Her voice softened considerably.

Du Fangfang nodded vigorously:

"When have I ever lied to you? This bounty has spread throughout the entire Star Network. Jiajia, if we can really find that plant, 100,000 will be enough, not even a million. Even if we only catch a glimpse of it, we can still collect the money. It's better than doing nothing at all."

Lin Jiajia didn't say anything more, but slowly tightened her grip on the faded hem of her clothes.

Of course she was moved; her heart was pounding so much that her fingertips were trembling.

If she were to have such Good Luck, her grandmother might be saved.

"What if? What if we're just that lucky?"

Du Fangfang patted Lin Jiajia on the shoulder.

She was slightly better off than Lin Jiajia. Although she wasn't well-off either, at least she didn't have to worry about her family's medical expenses.

Lin Jiajia shook her head, looking away from the bounty poster. "I have to go help out at the shop, I'll be going now."

After hesitating for a moment, she ultimately decided to go and watch the shop.

While 100,000 Star Coins is tempting, it's ultimately too unrealistic. Rather than wasting time gambling on a nearly impossible possibility, it's better to steadily earn those Star Coins.

"Jiajia, isn't that shop you're looking at a plant shop?"

Du Fangfang called out behind her, her eyes sparkling.

"Keep a close eye out when you get home; it might be hiding in the pile of flowerpots you tidy up every day! If you happen to find it first, things will be much better at home."

Lin Jiajia didn't turn around, but simply raised her hand and waved to indicate that she had heard.

Du Fangfang stood there, watching her figure turn the corner before letting out a soft sigh.

She genuinely hoped that God would grant her good friend some Good Luck. Every time she saw Jiajia so exhausted, working herself to the bone, her heart ached.

But aside from keeping her company and talking to her, there wasn't much she could do to help.

I just hope there really is such a plant here, preferably hidden in the little shop that Jiajia looks at every day.

The plant shop where Lin Jiajia works is called [Spring Garden].

The shop has an elegant name, but its location is out of the way, and the storefront isn't very big.

It is said that the owner of this shop was a wealthy young man who took a liking to the shop when he passed by this street. He bought it without even haggling over the price and then never bothered with it again, only hiring a few people to take turns looking after it.

Lin Jiajia is one of them.

She pushed open the shop door as usual and fumbled to turn on the light.

The moment the incandescent light snapped on, she instinctively rubbed her eyes.

Upon seeing this, he was completely stunned.

Lin Jiajia stood there, her heart pounding.

Could it be that the wealthy young master has come up with some new trick again, having these potted plants brought over during the day?