After the separation, I took my whole family to eat delicious food and drink spicy

Yun Che sat at the windowside table, fiddling with an exquisite jade pendant, but his gaze had already drifted out the window, as if he could pierce through the dense buildings and catch sight of the figure that captivated his heart. Upon hearing Shopkeeper Zhao's report, he gently put the jade pendant down, a faint smile playing at the corner of his mouth. That smile held both the expected indifference and a subtle hint of disappointment.

"That's fine. Since she's busy, we won't force her. Tell me, why did she come here today?" Yun Che's voice was gentle and steady, but the unquestionable tone in it made Shopkeeper Zhao dare not neglect him in the slightest.

Shopkeeper Zhao quickly reported to Yun Che the details of Li Xiaoxiao's visit to sell dried bamboo shoots, adding at the end, "Miss Li's dried bamboo shoots are of excellent quality. Even our restaurant's chef is full of praise for them."

Upon hearing this, Yun Che's eyes flashed with admiration. "So, the dried bamboo shoots we ate yesterday were also made by this girl. It seems that this girl is not only pleasing to the eye, but also quite capable. Please keep a close eye on her. If she comes again in the future, be sure to notify me immediately."

Shopkeeper Zhao secretly thought that his master seemed to have a special interest in Miss Li, and he quickly responded that it was true. However, he was even more curious about what was so special about this woman who suddenly broke into his master's world.

Elsewhere, Li Xiaoxiao, Uncle Li, and Tiezhu finished their business in town and prepared to return to the village. Although she briefly felt curious about the restaurant owner, she quickly shifted her focus to making more money. She knew that in this day and age, the only reliable path to wealth was through hard work and dedication.

When he returned home, Li Xiaoxiao gave three or four hundred coins to Uncle Li, told them to go home quickly, and then he went into the yard.

In the afternoon, Aunt Chen brought over a basket of eggs. Eggs were a precious commodity in that era. Before, Li Xiaoxiao and her friends could only eat a few of them throughout the year, but this time, Aunt Chen brought over a whole basket, which contained at least twenty or thirty eggs.

Mrs. Bai looked at the large number of eggs and refused to accept them. The two of them kept pushing them around in the yard. Li Xiaoxiao, who was standing by, couldn't stand it any longer and took the basket from Aunt Chen. "Mother, you mean well, so let's take it."

After hearing what Li Xiaoxiao said, Bai didn't say anything. She took Aunt Chen's hand and asked her to come into the house and sit down. She poured her a bowl of water and the two of them chatted casually.

Seeing that she had nothing to do, Li Xiaoxiao didn't care. She went into her room and began to think about her next plan.

She thought that she would cut some bamboo in the afternoon to support the bean and tomato seedlings, and then tidy up the vegetable garden. Starting tomorrow, she would go to the mountains to see if there was anything that could make money.

After thinking it over, Li Xiaoxiao walked out of the room, said goodbye to Mrs. Bai and Aunt Chen, took her sickle and went to the bamboo forest on the mountain. Seeing that Li Xiaoxiao was leaving, Li Fang and Li Linlin also said that they wanted to go with her and find some food for the two little rabbits at home. Li Xiaoxiao agreed.

When the three of them reached the mountain, Li Fang and Li Linlin went to find some tender grass and pulled it up and put it in the basket, while Li Xiaoxiao was responsible for chopping bamboo. After a while, they had chopped a bundle, which looked almost enough. Li Xiaoxiao called Li Fang and Li Linlin to prepare to go back.

After returning, Li Xiaoxiao went to the vegetable garden in the backyard, while Li Fang and Li Linlin carried small baskets to feed the rabbits.

Li Xiaoxiao busied herself in the backyard vegetable patch. Sunlight filtered through sparse clouds, dappling her figure, casting a warm golden glow on her toil. She carefully shaved the bamboo she had cut, leaving only smooth stalks. Then, skillfully, she plunged them into the soil, creating a simple support for the tender green beans and ripening tomatoes. As the bamboo stalks rose one by one, they seemed to support her beautiful vision of a better future.

The beans and tomatoes vines climbed slowly and vibrantly along the bamboo poles. Li Xiaoxiao watched with satisfaction, a sense of accomplishment filling her heart. Then, she meticulously weeded and loosened the soil, each movement a testament to her skill. She knew only through careful care could she reap the joy of a bountiful harvest.

After finishing all this, Li Xiaoxiao wiped the sweat from his forehead and looked at the vegetable field full of hope. He was very happy in his heart. He estimated that it would not be long before he could eat all kinds of delicious vegetables.

As night fell, Li Xiaoxiao and her family sat around the table, enjoying a simple yet heartwarming dinner. Mrs. Bai felt both distressed and relieved to see her daughter still full of energy despite a busy day.

"Mom, now that the dried bamboo shoots are sold out, I will go to the mountains tomorrow to see if I can find other things that can be sold for money." Li Xiaoxiao put a mouthful of rice into his mouth and told Bai about his plan.

Bai asked softly, "Xiaoxiao, are you going into the mountains again tomorrow? Be careful, there are many dangers in the mountains."

Li Xiaoxiao smiled and nodded, with a firm look in her eyes: "Mom, don't worry, I will be careful. Our lives will definitely get better and better."

Li Fang and Li Linlin also chimed in, offering to help, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere at home. After dinner, Li Xiaoxiao helped Bai wash the dishes, then washed up and returned to her room. Thinking about going up the mountain the next day, she went to bed early.

Since that day, Yun Che had often appeared in the restaurant's third-floor private room, either sipping tea or reading a book. But more often than not, his gaze would unconsciously gaze out the window, as if waiting for someone to appear. A seed of "concern" had quietly been planted in his heart, slowly taking root and sprouting as time went by.

The wheel of fate quietly turns, and two people, originally living in different worlds, are inextricably linked by a chance encounter. How will their futures intertwine? What sparks will be sparked? All this remains unknown. But the only certainty is that this fate has quietly begun, destined to leave an indelible mark on each other's lives.