Koi Fubao: Being loved by everyone on the road to escape from famine

Chapter 214 Happy Event

Besides, her mysterious space was filled with gold, silver and treasures, enough to ensure her family's future food and clothing, so there was no need to worry about them being displaced.

When Fan Yanmu saw that Xiao Zhixue had made up her mind, he felt as if a huge rock was pressing down on his heart, and it was extremely heavy.

He respected Xiao Zhixue's choice and would not force her. He could only suppress his reluctance and nodded in agreement: "Okay, if you really don't want to, I won't force you."

He secretly clenched his hands into fists in his sleeves, hiding his inner reluctance and helplessness.

Outside the car window, Ying Yi listened quietly to the conversation between the two people in the car. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart, feeling sorry for the unfinished love between his master and Miss Xiao. He was afraid that they would never see each other again in the future.

When the carriage slowly drove into the old house, the courtyard was bustling with activity. The servants were busy making colorful lanterns, as if something festive was about to happen.

Those colorful papers were carefully selected and purchased by Ying Er from far away.

Xiao Zhixue was curious about this, so she quietly leaned over to her mother Zhou Shuqiong's ear and whispered, "Mom, what are we preparing for? Is there something happy to celebrate?"

When Zhou Shuqiong saw her daughter Xiao Zhixue returning with a cold look, a gentle smile suddenly blossomed between her brows. Her eyes were like the warm sunshine in spring, sprinkling warmly on Xiao Zhixue's body.

"Silly girl, do you know that tomorrow is the Lantern Festival? Let me tell you, our housekeeper Liu, every Lantern Festival in this town, every household will hang up colorful lanterns, and the whole town looks like a lit night pearl. The festive atmosphere can make people happy!"

Xiao Zhixue was pleasantly surprised. She didn't expect that after traveling to this ancient time, she would be able to personally experience the legendary Lantern Festival - the ancient Valentine's Day.

She imagined the ancient women wearing gorgeous clothes and going out to admire the lanterns at night. Perhaps, under the dim lights, they would meet their destined person's eyes, recite poems, and create a beautiful story.

These days, she was so busy adapting to her new identity that she even forgot about the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month.

As far as memory goes, the original owner did celebrate the Spring Festival before fleeing, but that fragment was like being covered by a layer of mist, vague and distant, and Xiao Zhixue had no time to delve into it.

This was her first festival in ancient times, so she was naturally happy to follow Zhou Shuqiong to learn how to make lanterns.

Her fingers deftly moved between the bamboo strips and the paper, and in a moment, a lantern with a unique shape and elegant atmosphere was born in her hands.

Zhou Shuqiong looked at the lantern, with a hint of surprise and pride in her eyes: "Oh, my Sanya's craftsmanship is really getting better and better. This lantern is even more unique than the one made by mother."

Xiao Zhixue's cheeks flushed with shyness when she was praised. She suggested, "Mom, since tomorrow is the Lantern Festival, shouldn't we also prepare some Yuanxiao to celebrate the occasion?"

Zhou Shuqiong agreed with a smile, but then the smile faded a little, and a barely perceptible worry shrouded her brows: "Of course we have to. How can the Lantern Festival be complete without Yuanxiao? But we have fled here, and our family does not have much food, so where can we get extra glutinous rice to make Yuanxiao?"

Thinking about the upcoming Lantern Festival, Zhou Shuqiong couldn't help but sigh softly when she realized that her family couldn't even prepare the symbol of reunion.

Seeing her mother's sudden change of mood, Xiao Zhixue quickly comforted her, her tone full of determination: "Mom, don't worry about the food. I'll go to the market and buy some."

After saying that, she wanted to get up and go out.

Zhou Shuqiong was anxious and quickly grabbed her sleeve, and was about to blurt out the doubt in his heart - where did this money come from?

But then he thought again, his daughter seemed to have received a lot of silver as a reward for treating Fan Yanmu's injuries, so the money should be more than enough to buy food.

But she was worried that Xiao Zhixue didn't know how to manage the household and would squander the money.

After all, the road ahead is still long, and they cannot hide here forever. During the days of escape, every penny needs to be calculated carefully.

So Zhou Shuqiong thought about it and advised: "Sanya, you should keep the money for emergencies. If it is really not enough, mother will go to the neighbors to ask if there is any family who has extra food and is willing to exchange it for some Yuanxiao ingredients."

Xiao Zhixue understood her mother's worries. She gently patted the back of Zhou Shuqiong's hand and smiled gently, "Mom, don't worry. I still have a lot of money here. I can't spend it all even if I buy food. It's enough for our future living expenses."

Zhou Shuqiong half-believed and half-doubtedly let go of her hand, and reminded her: "Then be careful on the road. If you are worried, let Master Fan go with you."

Xiao Zhixue smiled and nodded, then turned around and stepped lightly over the threshold.

In fact, she didn't need to buy food specifically, because in her secret space, food had already been piled up into a small mountain.

The purpose of her trip was to buy the fillings needed to make Yuanxiao, so this trip was really necessary.

Xiao Zhixue found Fan Yanmu and told him his plan.

When Fan Yanmu heard that he could go out with Xiao Zhixue, he was extremely happy, as it meant that they could enjoy some undisturbed time alone.

The two left the old house side by side and strolled on the snow-covered street. The thick snow under their feet made a crisp "crunching" sound.

The streets are bustling with people, and everyone's face is filled with festive joy. When they meet acquaintances, they don't forget to greet each other.

Xiao Zhixue was quickly infected by the warm atmosphere, and her mood became particularly bright. She jumped on the snow like a child, enjoying the crisp sound of the snow.

Fan Yanmu looked at Xiao Zhixue's carefree appearance and was mesmerized for a moment, as if the only thing left in the whole world was her brilliant smile.

Xiao Zhixue walked a few steps and found that Fan Yanmu had not followed. She turned around and giggled, deliberately teasing, "Fan Yanmu, why aren't you moving? Did someone press your acupoints and you can't move?"

After she finished speaking, she bent down, grabbed a handful of snow, quickly rolled it into a snowball, and threw it at Fan Yanmu with a smile.

Fan Yanmu did not dodge and let the snowball bloom like a white flower on his body. Instead of showing any displeasure on his face, he showed a doting smile.

"Well, you dare to attack me with a snowball, let me show you how I'll 'retaliate' against you!"

Fan Yanmu also grabbed a handful of snow, carefully rolled it into a snowball, and gently threw it at Xiao Zhixue's feet. His movements were full of tenderness and restraint.

Seeing this, Xiao Zhixue laughed: "Fan Yanmu, your throwing technique is really not that good, you didn't even touch my toes!"

Fan Yanmu stared at Xiao Zhixue's smile that was as bright as the sun. His heart skipped a beat and an indescribable emotion surged in his chest.

He involuntarily took a step forward and hugged Xiao Zhixue in his arms. Ignoring the glances from the passers-by around him, he lowered his head and gently kissed her on the lips.

Xiao Zhixue's smile froze at that moment. The warmth from her lips made her mind go blank, and she felt as if time had stood still.