The houses here were simple, rustic earthen homes, and everyone shared a room with one other person. But the bedding and pillows had all been freshly aired in the sun, carrying its warm scent.
Jiang Nian lay on the bed, quietly watching Tong Chuhe, waiting for her to finish unpacking before they headed to the crafts classroom.
Bored, she glanced around and suddenly spotted a little rabbit plush in the suitcase, with an expensive pocket watch hanging from it.
"Huh? Chuhe, why is your little rabbit wearing a watch?"
Even little rabbits were showing off these days?
Jiang Nian curiously poked the little rabbit's cheek as she asked Tong Chuhe.
Having put her things away, Tong Chuhe turned back and looked at the plush. "Oh, someone gave that to me when I was little."
Jiang Nian tilted her head in confusion. "Was the rabbit the present, or was it the pocket watch?"
Tong Chuhe stroked the rabbit's head, her eyes curving into a smile. "Both. That's exactly how it came."
Jiang Nian couldn't quite understand. "What kind of bizarre combination is that?"
Tong Chuhe's lips curled as she remembered the scene back then. "Yeah, what kind of bizarre combination is that?"
So very strange.
After saying goodbye to the little rabbit, the two headed to the crafts classroom.
With Bodhi Island's thriving tourism industry, Longevity Village mainly supported itself by making handicrafts to sell.
Those handicrafts included woven goods, porcelain, pottery, and more.
Since Jiang Nian and the others had only just arrived, the villagers started by teaching them some simple weaving techniques for things like hair ties, bracelets, cushions, and winnowing baskets.
The more intricate, colorful little animals, like crickets and birds, would have to wait until later.
Watching the villager giving the demonstration turn fresh flowers into different