Chicory Village was peaceful.
Nothing was happening at Sunshine Ranch today.
Orthworm carried Tong Hua toward Chicory Village along the familiar path. The spring breeze brushed his face, and the Berry groves on either side of the road were in full bloom, giving off a faint fragrance.
When they reached Sunshine Ranch, Grandpa Yang was brushing a flock of Wooloo.
Seeing Tong Hua, he gave a kindly smile. "Tong Hua, isn't the shop busy? How did you find time to come over today?
"Where are those little ones? Why did you only bring Orthworm?"
"Worm!"
Tong Hua hopped off Orthworm, a picnic basket still in his hand.
"Look at you, bringing food every time you visit. You've spoiled this old man's palate!"
Listening to the old man's words, Tong Hua opened the basket with a grin.
Inside were Happy Dessert House's signature desserts: Happy Poffins and Happy Strawberry Cake.
However, since the Spring Festival, the Happy Strawberry Cakes Tong Hua recreated had never reached A Grade quality again. Their effects were still much as before, though they seemed slightly weaker.
Besides those, the basket also contained a bottle of unlabeled liquid. It looked pink, but there was no telling what it was.
Grandpa Yang led Tong Hua and Orthworm indoors. Only after Tong Hua set the basket on the table did he begin introducing its contents.
"This is something new I've been trying lately. It's a juice drink made from Pecha Berries. Give it a try!"
Grandpa Yang picked up the bottle of pink liquid curiously and held it up to the light. "Pecha Berry Juice? What a lovely color."
He unscrewed the cap, and a fresh, sweet peach fragrance immediately drifted out. The juice in the bottle was slightly thick as it swirled.
The old man cautiously took a