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"Mom, brother, look! The water flowing down from the mountain is quite a lot. It seems we won't have to worry about water anymore. Even if we cultivate paddy fields at the foot of the mountain, this water will be enough. Come on, let's see if this spring is in our mountain!" Ruan Mumu exclaimed excitedly, then eagerly walked up the stream.

Chen Donghua and Ruan Xiaojun exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with smiles, and then followed Ruan Mumu up the mountain.

"Little sister, slow down. Big brother will go first, and you and mother will go behind." Ruan Xiaojun looked at Ruan Mumu, who was skipping ahead, and worried that she might fall. He quickly took a few steps to overtake her, holding a wood-chopping knife in his hand and walking in the lead to cut down the thorns and weeds blocking the way.

This mountain range isn't actually very high; it's just a series of small hills connected together. However, due to its higher elevation, it appears quite majestic. At the foot of the mountain, there aren't many tall trees; instead, it's overgrown with various unknown weeds, making it look quite desolate. On the mountaintop, however, there are lush, verdant trees. It's likely that the lack of trees at the foot of the mountain is due to logging.

"Mother, do you think we should buy a little more of this mountain?" Ruan Mumu suddenly turned to Chen Donghua and whispered.

Chen Donghua frowned slightly and asked in confusion, "What are we going to do with so many mountains? We've already cultivated enough land in this area; we can't possibly plant all of it if we buy more."

Ruan Mumu smiled slightly, a sly glint in her eyes, and explained softly, "Mother, I have an idea. If we could buy all these mountains, we could use them to plant fruit trees, tea trees, and other cash crops. This would not only increase our family's income but also make our lives more prosperous!"

After listening to Ruan Mumu's words, Chen Donghua fell into deep thought. She felt that what her daughter said made a lot of sense, and perhaps what she said was indeed feasible. But she still had some hesitation, after all, buying a mountain would cost a lot of money.

"Let's talk about this later. Let's see how this forest is first." Chen Donghua ultimately decided to hold off on making a decision for the time being and observe whether this forest was suitable for planting cash crops.

The group continued their ascent, following the winding stream upstream for about half an hour. Gradually, they noticed mist rising from the stream. Finally, nearing the summit, they saw a hazy mist ahead. Following the current, they discovered a pool of water. The pool wasn't large, but the mist swirled around it. Upon closer inspection, they determined the pool was about three or four square meters wide.

Ruan Mumu reached the edge of the pool, dipped her hand into the water, and a warm sensation spread through her hand, instantly easing the fatigue from the climb. She couldn't help but let out a satisfied sigh, "Ah~" Then she bent down to carefully observe the reflection in the water, but found she couldn't make out what was in the pool.

Ruan Mumu excitedly stirred her hands in the water, feeling the warm touch, and then washed her hands again.

Then she got up and looked for the spring. She found it above the pool. She climbed up two or three meters and finally reached the spring. She cupped the water in her hands and brought it to her lips. The spring water wasn't warm, but cool. She took a sip, and the sweet taste immediately spread on her tongue. She couldn't help but close her eyes and enjoy the beauty of the moment.

"Mom, Big Brother, come quick! This water is so sweet!" Ruan Mumu called out loudly, her voice filled with surprise and joy. She couldn't wait to share this wonderful feeling with her family, hoping they could also experience the bounty of nature.

Chen Donghua and Ruan Xiaojun also carefully approached the spring, cupped their hands, and drank the water. They couldn't help but marvel at how much better the water tasted than the water they had fetched from the river.

“Mother, elder brother, have you noticed? The water in this spring isn’t warm, but the water in the pool is. Do you think that’s strange?” Ruan Mumu reminded her.

"Oh dear! I was so focused on the spring that I didn't notice this situation. What's going on?" Chen Donghua asked.

“Mother, I think the answer is in the pool, but in the current situation, we don’t really know what’s going on. We should just keep this secret to ourselves and not tell anyone else. This spring is in our own mountain, and others can’t easily come to investigate. It’s not a problem for us to keep the secret,” Ruan Mumu instructed.

Chen Donghua and Ruan Xiaojun nodded solemnly.

“Mother, elder brother, the reason we have such a large water supply is all thanks to the big trees on the mountain. Even if we are clearing land, we cannot cut down the trees on the mountain, no matter what others say. Otherwise, our family will run out of water in the future,” Ruan Mumu said again.

Chen Donghua and Ruan Xiaojun nodded in understanding. They knew the importance of water for their family's life and understood the significance of protecting the forests. Although they didn't know the scientific principles behind it, they were willing to believe Ruan Mumu's words because she always had some unique ideas and insights.

In her previous life, Ruan Mumu kept abreast of the latest developments around the world every day through television, mobile phones, and other channels. Among them, news reports about water shortages particularly caught her attention.

These reports point out that many regions are facing a severe water shortage crisis, mainly due to excessive deforestation and a lack of attention to afforestation. People even cut down trees that can collect water and plant more economically valuable tree species instead, thus disrupting the original ecological balance.

Now that Ruan Mumu has come into this world, she deeply understands her responsibility to protect the ecological environment. She knows that once the ecological balance is disrupted, the consequences will be unimaginable. Therefore, she has decided to take action to protect the ecosystem of this land. Although she cannot interfere with the actions of others, on her own territory, she has the right to make the right decisions.

“Mother, I think we should enclose the entire Lianshan Mountain when we reclaim the wasteland, otherwise the secret of this pond will be hard to keep,” Ruan Mumu suggested to her mother.

Upon hearing this, Ruan Xiaojun was taken aback: "Wouldn't this cost a lot of money? We also need to build a house, how much money will that require!" He frowned, looking very worried.

Ruan Mumu quickly comforted her brother, "Big brother, don't worry, I'll find a way to solve the funding problem, you don't need to worry about it." She patted her brother's shoulder, indicating that she was capable of handling the matter.

Chen Donghua and Ruan Xiaojun felt that Ruan Mumu seemed like a completely different person, as if she had grown up overnight. Could it be true, as the legends say, that those who have been to the underworld become powerful? Although it sounds far-fetched, it's actually true.

“Alright, we’ve seen everything we needed to see. Let’s hurry down the mountain! After the busy farming season ends in a few days, we can start clearing the land. Big brother, we’ll need your help then.” Ruan Mumu turned to Ruan Xiaojun and said. Then, she took Chen Donghua’s arm and they walked down the mountain together. Ruan Xiaojun followed silently behind.

The three arrived at the foot of the mountain, carefully examined the terrain, and discussed which areas were suitable for cultivation. Time passed quickly, and before they knew it, darkness had fallen. By the time they returned home, it was time to light candles.

"Mother, you're finally back! I was about to come looking for you if it had been any later." Seeing the three of them return safely, Ruan Xiaohai finally felt relieved.

"Don't worry, there are only a few of us going out, there won't be any problems," Chen Donghua said with a smile, reassuring her youngest son.

"Second brother, is the food ready? I'm starving!" Ruan Mumu plopped down in a chair as soon as she got back, not wanting to move. Perhaps it was because she had walked too many mountain roads and her body couldn't take it anymore.

Ruan Mumu thought to herself that she should go into her space tonight and drink some spiritual spring water so that this body could be restored to the condition of her previous life, so that she wouldn't have to worry too much about what might happen when she went out.

Although she learned limited things at the military academy, those years of training weren't wasted. If she hadn't fallen ill, with her excellent graduation grades, she would definitely have been able to stay in the army and continue as a commander. It's a pity that she was sent here by fate to experience life in a poor family, burdened by these trivial matters every day. Unable to change anything, Ruan Mumu just thought that once she had a good life, she could finally relax and retire.

However, Ruan Mumu didn't want things to continue like this. She decided to work hard to earn money and improve her family's living conditions. After all, her family was too poor to even afford the most basic necessities. And if any emergency occurred, they simply wouldn't have enough money to cope. Therefore, Ruan Mumu felt that she needed to improve her family's finances first before she could enjoy a peaceful and leisurely life.

"Little sister, didn't you say you were hungry? Why aren't you eating? What are you thinking about?" Ruan Xiaohai gently nudged Ruan Mumu, who was sitting next to him in a daze, and softly reminded her.

"Okay, I understand, thank you, Second Brother." Ruan Mumu started eating.

The family started talking about the situation and plans in Lianshan again.

"Mother, you mean the mountain we bought is called Lianshan? It's such a nice name, my sister must have named it." Ruan Xiaohai jumped up excitedly when he heard that the mountain his family bought had a name. He thought the name was really nice, and his sister was always smart and clever, so he naturally assumed that she must have named it.

Ruan Mumu shook her head with a grin: "Second brother, you guessed wrong. The name Lianshan was given by eldest brother."

Ruan Xiaohai looked surprised, his mouth agape: "Impossible, right? When did my brother become so talented?" He had always thought that although his brother was smart, he couldn't possibly come up with such a wonderful name.

Ruan Xiaojun pretended to be angry as he looked at his younger brother, deliberately putting on a stern face and saying, "What, you don't trust your older brother? Humph..."

Chen Donghua and Ruan Mumu couldn't help but laugh when they saw the two brothers like this. They thought the two children were really cute, always full of energy and fun.

After the laughter subsided, Ruan Xiaojun suddenly lowered his voice and said to his mother, "Mom, I think we should surround Lianshan as soon as possible."

Chen Donghua frowned and replied with some worry, "We need to prioritize building the house! I don't know how much it will cost to build a house according to Mu Mu's plan! What if we surround the mountain first and then don't have enough money to build the house?"

"Mother, don't worry, I'll figure out how to solve the money problem. I'll go to the county town with my older brother tomorrow. If all goes well, we might have some income again," Ruan Mumu comforted her.

Hearing this, the family felt a little better.

"Huh? What is it?" the three of them asked in surprise, because they hadn't heard Ruan Mumu mention any treasures at all!

"Mother, eldest brother, second brother, do you believe me?" Ruan Mumu asked.

"Mmm..." The three nodded like chicks pecking at rice.

"In that case, you must not be surprised if I bring out anything strange in the future. Didn't I go to the King of Hell's palace before? Actually, the King of Hell gave me some things, and these things are quite special. If the villagers find out, they will definitely think I am a monster, so you must not tell anyone, understand?" Ruan Mumu said, she planned to explain some things in advance, so that they would not discover the secret first and might be frightened.

"Mumu, you..." Chen Donghua looked at her daughter, who was both familiar and unfamiliar, her heart filled with doubt and unease. She didn't know how to face this situation, nor did she know if she could really accept it all.

Seeing her mother so hesitant, lost, and even somewhat panicked, Ruan Mumu was overcome with grief. Tears streamed down her face as she choked out, "Mother, don't you believe I am your own flesh and blood?"

Chen Donghua felt a pang of pain in her heart and couldn't help but hug Ruan Mumu, gently patting her back and saying softly, "Child, it's not that I don't believe in you, it's just that I'm having a hard time accepting these changes."

Ruan Mumu sobbed, "Mother, I know you must have many questions in your heart, but please believe me, I really am your daughter. Do you remember when I was five years old, I accidentally broke a bowl, and I cried for a long time because of it? You buried the pieces under the locust tree next to the pigsty, and they should still be there now. My eldest and second brothers probably don't know about this, right? And when I was six years old, you took me to town, and you bought me candied hawthorns for the first time. My eldest and second brothers don't know about this either..."

Touched by Ruan Mumu's words, Chen Donghua recalled the past, and her doubts gradually dissipated. Looking at Ruan Mumu, her eyes were filled with love and determination: "My good daughter, I believe in you. No matter what happens, you will always be my most beloved treasure."

Ruan Mumu stopped crying and smiled, hugging her mother tightly, feeling the warmth and reassurance.

At this moment, Ruan Xiaojun and Ruan Xiaohai looked at their younger sister with firm eyes and said in unison, "Sister, we believe in you too. No matter when or where, we will always believe in you."

The family sat together, sharing their deepest emotions, making their kinship even stronger and more genuine.

Before we knew it, it was late at night again.