The Little Lucky Girl.

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, the sun was shining brightly. Uncle Su happily took his wife, Lin, and Su Zhiyuan, along with his wife, Xiao, to their parents' home. Old Wang busied herself with taking out the generous gifts she had prepared long ago, and said to her two daughters-in-law with a smile, "Take all these back to your parents' home and let your in-laws taste them."

"Thank you, mother!" the two daughters-in-law said in unison!

Su Qing excitedly circled around her parents, shouting, "Big brother, third brother went to grandma's house!" Xiao smiled and touched her head, "You are the most anxious girl."

The group went out, and the next yard was Xiao's family home. It was very close, and they could reach it in no time. Grandpa Xiao, Grandma Xiao, two uncles and aunts, and cousins ​​were already waiting at the door! Seeing her daughter and son-in-law coming here, Grandma Xiao hurried over, took Xiao's hand and said, "Oh, I've been waiting for you to come. Come back to the house and warm up!"

"Grandpa, grandma, uncle, second uncle, aunt, second aunt, cousin, Happy New Year!" said Su Qing, Su Dalang, and Su Sanlang!

Uncle Su and his family were about to continue their journey. Mrs. Lin told her two sons, "Be sweet-mouthed when you get to grandma's house." The two sons said, "Got it, Mom!"

At Grandma Xiao's house, Su Laoer and his family followed Grandma Xiao into the house, where tea, melon seeds, peanuts, and candies were all laid out!

At Grandma Xiao's house, Su Laoer and his family followed Grandma Xiao into the house. They saw that the house was tidy and bright, the square wooden table was spotlessly clean, the tea on the table was steaming, and the porcelain plate next to it was full of melon seeds, peanuts and colorful candies.

Grandma Xiao had a kind smile on her face. She took her daughter Xiao's hand and said, "My daughter, you are busy with the shop in the county town. I don't see you many times a year!" She turned around and greeted Su Zhiyuan and several grandchildren, "Son-in-law and grandchildren, don't stand there. Sit down and drink some tea to warm yourself up!"

Su Zhiyuan smiled and replied, "Mom, you are so polite. You always prepare so much every time you come." After that, the family sat around the table. Grandma Xiao grabbed some candies and stuffed them into the hands of her three grandchildren!

"Grandma, I'm grown up now! I don't want to eat candy anymore!" Su Dalang said!

"No matter how old you are, you are still children in my eyes!"

Su Qing picked out a candy, peeled off the candy wrapper and put it in her mouth. The sweet taste instantly spread across her tongue.

At this time, Grandma Xiao looked at Su Zhiyuan and asked, "Zhiyuan, have things been going well for you in the yamen recently?" Su Zhiyuan nodded slightly: "Thanks to my mother, everything is fine, just a little busy." Xiao continued on the side: "It's better to be busy, so that you can have a bright future." The atmosphere in the house was full of joy, with constant laughter. Everyone was chatting about family matters, enjoying this rare time together.

Su Zhiyuan sat beside his father-in-law, listening respectfully to his chatter, nodding occasionally and offering his own insights, earning his father-in-law's approval. His two brothers-in-law also joined in enthusiastically, chatting about anecdotes from the streets, from the bustling market in the neighboring village to new shops in the city, laughter filling the air.

In the inner room nearby, Xiao and her mother, Grandma Xiao, were chatting intimately. Xiao gently held her mother's hand and recounted household matters. Grandma Xiao listened with a smile, occasionally sharing experiences from her youth and offering her daughter thoughtful advice and warm comfort.

It was almost noon, and the sun shone through the windows onto the ground, forming patches of bright light. The tempting aroma of food wafted from the kitchen, and the two aunts skillfully brought delicious dishes to the table. Smiling, she walked into the house and said, "The food is ready, everyone, come and try it." Everyone looked towards the door and saw the table filled with sumptuous dishes, including delicious steamed fish, which symbolized abundance every year; bright red braised pork, which exuded a rich meaty aroma; and emerald green vegetables that added a touch of freshness to the table. Su Zhiyuan was the first to stand up, and helped his father-in-law to the dining table, saying, "Thank you for your hard work, father-in-law, mother-in-law, and uncles-in-law. This food is mouth-watering."

"My cooking skills are no match for Qingbao's!"

"Aunt, are you teasing me?"

"I'm praising you!"

Everyone sat around the table and started this lunch time full of family love and joy in a peaceful atmosphere. During the meal, everyone continued to share stories and laughter, making this gathering time even more beautiful and memorable.

Before he knew it, the day had passed quickly! After dinner, Su Zhiyuan returned to the Su family with his wife and children!

After returning to the Su family, Su Qing couldn't wait to run back to her room in the yard. She gently closed the door, and in a flash, she disappeared from the spot and entered her own space.

The space was tranquil and peaceful, a spiritual spring gurgling and emitting a soft glow. Su Qing walked directly to the wash basin carved from spiritual stone. Cool spring water flowed from the faucet. She scooped up a handful of water and splashed it on her face. She felt instantly refreshed, and any slight fatigue she had felt was swept away. After washing, she changed into clean clothes and walked towards the apothecary with a refreshed spirit.

In the alchemy room, the medicine cabinets were overflowing with a dazzling array of rare and precious medicinal herbs. Su Qing took a deep breath and expertly began preparing the elixir. She carefully selected several key ingredients from the cabinet: aged Ganoderma lucidum, spiritually rich ginseng, and precious snow lotus, placing them one by one on the stone table beside the alchemy furnace. Then, she formed hand seals and chanted a few words. A gentle stream of spiritual energy slowly flowed into the furnace, preheating it. Once the furnace reached the desired temperature, she added the herbs one by one in the order they were placed. With each addition, she precisely controlled the flow of spiritual energy to ensure their full integration and refinement.

Su Qing stared intently at the alchemy furnace, beads of sweat gradually forming on her forehead. Time ticked by, and the rich aroma of medicinal herbs filled the alchemy room. Suddenly, the furnace vibrated slightly, and a light flickered on the lid. Su Qing's heart pounded, knowing the elixir was about to be formed. She increased her spiritual energy, chanting the incantation more rapidly. With a slight hum, the lid of the furnace slowly rose, and a round, radiant elixir began to spin slowly within. Success! Su Qing carefully removed the elixir, a gratified smile on her face. This elixir would not only greatly benefit her cultivation, but also serve as a testament to her continuous growth in alchemy.

Su Qing put the pills into the small porcelain bottle, then flashed out of the space and lay down on the bed to rest!

On the third day of the Lunar New Year, the dawn was just breaking, and a thin layer of morning mist gently enveloped the Su family mansion. Su Qing rose early, washed briefly, and happily headed to the masters' residence.

Seeing the two masters and uncles, Su Qing first performed the junior's salute respectfully, and then asked with a smile on his face: "Masters, uncles, have you been comfortable at home these days?" The elders smiled at each other, and Old Man Meng replied with a smile: "Of course I am comfortable! It's just that I haven't tasted the meals you cooked for the past few days, and I always feel like something is missing in my mouth." Su Qing couldn't help laughing when he heard it. The laughter was crisp and pleasant, echoing in the courtyard like a silver bell: "Hahaha, so you are greedy for my cooking. I will show you my cooking skills for lunch!" "That's great!" The uncles nodded one after another, their eyes full of expectation and satisfaction.

Everyone went to the dining hall together. Along the way, Su Qing held her master's arm affectionately and shared the interesting things that happened at home in the past few days like a spoiled child...

Arriving in the dining hall, everyone gathered around a table laden with exquisite breakfast dishes. Su Qing enthusiastically discussed the lunch menu while serving dim sum to the elders. "I'm planning to make my signature jade pearl soup, a secret recipe crispy duck, and some refreshing and delicious cold vegetables..." The master nodded repeatedly, "Qing'er's cooking skills are becoming even more refined. Just hearing about it makes my mouth water." Su Qing scratched his head sheepishly, his face brimming with confidence and happiness. In this warm atmosphere, everyone enjoyed the food and imagined the delicious lunch to come. A new day slowly began amidst laughter and the strong bond between family and mentor.

After breakfast, the four old men went about their business. Doctor Yue and his uncles and uncles went to the pharmacy to work, while Old Man Meng went to practice martial arts.

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