After time travel, share a space with your modern family.

As night deepened and all was quiet, everyone had long since fallen asleep, but Ruan Mumu quietly got up and once again entered that mysterious space.

She entered her own room, her gaze falling on the alarm clock on the table; the hour hand pointed to 1:30 a.m. She quickly took a hot shower in the bathroom, then walked out of the room with a light heart and headed to the kitchen.

In the kitchen, she carefully collected the spiritual spring water, poured it into a cup, and drank it all in one gulp.

"Hmm, although this water is from a spiritual spring, it doesn't taste as good as the water from Lianshan," Ruan Mumu muttered to herself.

Just then, the voice of the purple elf suddenly came from the space: "Hmph, if that's the case, you don't have to drink this spiritual spring water!" Its tone was full of arrogance and resentment.

Ruan Mumu smiled slightly and replied, "Good medicine tastes bitter! I'm just telling the truth. Why are you angry? Have you even tried it?"

The purple elf's voice immediately turned low: "Of course... I haven't drunk it." Like a punctured balloon, she instantly lost all her pride.

Ruan Mumu couldn't help but laugh out loud: "If that's the case, what's there to be angry about? Besides, I don't mind the spiritual spring water." Her laughter echoed in the quiet space, carrying a hint of playfulness and mischief.

"Master, when will you start making money?" the purple elf asked.

"Why are you asking this? Is there anything you want?" Ruan Mumu asked, chatting leisurely with the purple elf while eating fruit.

"You'll know once you make money," the purple elf said, not giving a direct answer to the question.

After finishing an apple, Ruan Mumu slowly washed her hands, checked the kerosene lamp and oil in the cabinet again, and said leisurely, "Since you don't want to talk about it, I'm going back to sleep."

After saying that, he flashed out of the space and went back to sleep on his own bed.

The morning sunlight streamed through the window and onto the bed. Ruan Mumu stretched and slowly opened her eyes. She got up, dressed, and went to the door, where she saw Chen Donghua busy in the kitchen. She smiled and greeted her, "Good morning, Mom!"

Chen Donghua looked up and replied with a smile, "Mumu, good morning! Go wash up quickly, and we'll be able to eat soon."

Ruan Mumu nodded and turned to walk towards the courtyard. Just as she was about to wash up, she suddenly remembered something and asked, "Mother, where did my eldest brother and the others go? We can't see them anywhere."

While busy setting out the food, Chen Donghua explained, "Your eldest and second eldest brothers went to the fields to check on the rice seedlings. They'll probably start transplanting them in the next few days. Some families have already started."

Upon hearing the news, Ruan Mumu felt a surge of inexplicable anticipation. She looked forward to her family witnessing the spectacular harvest of the hybrid rice. She knew that grain was the hope of farmers, and a bountiful harvest represented new hope and vitality. She imagined the scene of granaries overflowing with grain during the bumper harvest, and her heart was filled with joy.

Just as Ruan Mumu was immersed in her beautiful fantasy, familiar footsteps and greetings came from outside the door. Then, two slender figures appeared in the doorway.

"Mom, we're back." Ruan Xiaojun and Ruan Xiaohai walked in, their faces beaming with bright smiles.

Ruan Mumu looked at them, her eyes sparkling with excitement. She stepped forward, took the farm tools from her eldest brother, and asked with concern, "Are you tired?"

Then he poured a glass of water for his eldest and second eldest brothers, added half a glass of spiritual spring water to each glass, and also prepared a glass for Chen Donghua and placed it on the table.

Ruan Xiaojun took the water and drank it all in one gulp, then smiled and said, "I'm not tired, just a little hungry."

Ruan Mumu smiled, then went to the stove to help Chen Donghua prepare to wash the dishes. Chen Donghua carried a large bowl of rice porridge to the table, and then brought over a bowl of stir-fried vegetables with pork cracklings. Ruan Mumu quickly stepped forward to help, serving everyone a bowl of plain porridge.

The family sat around the dining table, enjoying a delicious breakfast, chatting and laughing in a warm and harmonious atmosphere. Ruan Mumu felt that this moment of happiness was so precious, filling her with immense satisfaction. She secretly vowed to work hard and earn money to give her family a better life.

"Mother, I'm going to the county town with my eldest brother today. We'll be back tonight," Ruan Mumu said to Chen Donghua.

"Do you two need me to go with you to the county town?" Chen Donghua asked with some concern.

Ruan Mumu smiled and waved her hand, "No need, Mother, we'll be right back. Don't worry about us."

At this moment, Ruan Xiaojun also came out of the room after changing into a clean set of clothes. He was wearing a light blue long shirt and black trousers, looking very neat and tidy.

Ruan Mumu noticed Ruan Xiaojun's change at a glance and couldn't help but praise, "Clothes really do make the man! Big brother looks much more energetic in this outfit! Mother, don't you think so?"

Chen Donghua carefully examined Ruan Xiaojun, a surge of emotion welling up within her. She felt that her son seemed to have suddenly become much more handsome and mature.

"Yes, they look so energetic!" Chen Donghua couldn't help but exclaim.

Ruan Mumu continued, "Big brother looks like a scholar now, but his skin is still a bit dark. Let him wash his face and comb his hair later, then he'll be even more perfect."

As she spoke, Ruan Mumu brought over a basin of water and handed it to Ruan Xiaojun.

Ruan Xiaojun took the basin of water, glanced gratefully at his sister, and then began to wash his face and comb his hair carefully.

Chen Donghua felt a surge of relief watching this scene. She turned to Ruan Mumu and asked, "Mumu, have you noticed anything different about your older brother?"

Of course, Ruan Mumu knew what was different. After all, she had put half a cup of spiritual spring water into each of their cups. If it had no effect at all, wouldn't she have to go into her space to scold that inactive Mr. Zi?

However, she pretended not to know and shook her head, saying, "Of course it's different, it's just that my brother looks especially good today."

Chen Donghua nodded in confusion, but she felt that something was different, though she couldn't quite put her finger on it.

"Never mind, maybe it's just my imagination," Chen Donghua muttered to herself.

"Master, you don't have the chance to scold me." The purple elf's voice appeared in Ruan Mumu's mind.

"What the hell! Mr. Zi, how could you just eavesdrop on my thoughts like that?" Ruan Mumu couldn't help but silently complain in her heart.

"Master, you're already about to scold me, can't I even have a problem with that?" the purple elf replied, feeling wronged.

Ruan Mumu was too lazy to pay him any more attention. She knew this guy was just a mischievous brat who always liked to make her happy. So she turned her attention to her mother and said to Chen Donghua, "Mom, our living conditions have improved now, and people are much more energetic. Not only you, but my second brother is the same."

Then, the family began to look each other over, carefully observing whether there were any changes in one another. They were surprised to find that everyone had changed a lot. Overall, these changes made them look more in line with their respective ages.

"Mom, you're so beautiful!" Ruan Mumu exclaimed, looking at Chen Donghua. Chen Donghua was already beautiful, but now, wearing her new clothes, her once rough skin had become smooth and delicate, and she exuded a youthful and vibrant aura. This was exactly how a woman in her thirties should look.

Hearing her daughter's praise, Chen Donghua smiled a little shyly: "Mumu, don't tease your mother like that."

Ruan Mumu didn't stop. She quietly took out a small, exquisite mirror from her bosom and gently handed it to Chen Donghua: "Mother, take a look if you don't believe me."

Chen Donghua saw the image of a young woman in the mirror in Ruan Mumu's hand. She had a fair, oval face, arched eyebrows, and beautiful, deep red lips. Chen Donghua asked Ruan Mumu in surprise, "Mumu, is the person in this really my mother? What is this thing? It's so clear."

Ruan Mumu smiled at Chen Donghua and said, "Mother, it's you! Mother is a great beauty. This is called a mirror. It's many times clearer than a bronze mirror. You can see the real person clearly, just like when you see your eldest and second brothers. The person in the mirror is yourself."

"Little sister, is this called a mirror?" Ruan Xiaojun and Ruan Xiaohai also came over, took the mirror and looked inside. They saw two slightly dark-skinned young men. They were both surprised that the mirror could see them so clearly.

“Big brother, you seem different. Well, how should I put it? You just look much younger, hahaha…” Ruan Xiaohai laughed.

"You brat, your older brother is only sixteen years old, I'm already young, what do you mean by 'looked much younger'?" Ruan Xiaojun muttered in dissatisfaction.

Ruan Mumu covered her mouth and chuckled: "You're all so young, such handsome young men!"

She had intended to joke that she had previously thought the two looked like little old men, but then thought better of it and decided not to be so harsh, lest she hurt their pride.

"Mumu, where did you get this thing called a mirror?" Chen Donghua asked curiously.

"Mom, we agreed last night that I wouldn't ask," Ruan Mumu pouted coquettishly.

Chen Donghua affectionately patted Ruan Mumu's head and said, "Alright, alright, I won't ask anymore." Then she looked at the two brothers, Ruan Xiaojun and Ruan Xiaohai, and said, "Look how well-behaved and sensible your sister is. You two older brothers need to take good care of her, you know?"

Ruan Xiaojun and Ruan Xiaohai nodded hurriedly in agreement, indicating that they would take good care of their younger sister. Ruan Mumu felt a warmth in her heart watching this scene; it was truly wonderful to have such a happy and fulfilling family.

"Mom, since my sister said not to ask, then we shouldn't ask either! Anyway, it's a good thing," Ruan Xiaojun advised.

Chen Donghua realized that she might have overreacted, so she quickly took Ruan Mumu's hand and gently coaxed her, "Alright, Mom won't be surprised by anything strange anymore."

Ruan Mumu finally breathed a sigh of relief, a bright smile spreading across her face. She knew that although her mother and brothers were curious about what she had brought, they had chosen to believe her.

“Mother, eldest brother, second brother, as long as you believe in me, I will definitely make sure you live a good life,” Ruan Mumu said firmly.

Chen Donghua and her two sons nodded in agreement, indicating their willingness to believe in Ruan Mumu. They knew that this clever and lovely girl would surely bring even more surprises to the family.

"Mumu, what are you planning to do in the county town today? Are you going to sell the mirrors you have?" Chen Donghua asked tentatively.

"Mom, this mirror is for you, we won't sell it." Ruan Mumu handed the mirror to Chen Donghua with a smile.

When Chen Donghua heard Ruan Mumu say she wanted to give it to her, and saw the mirror Ruan Mumu offered, she didn't take it, but instead withdrew her hand. "No, Mumu, you should keep this good thing and exchange it for money!"

Ruan Mumu didn't press the matter. She stuffed the mirror into her bosom, but actually put it back in her spatial storage, afraid that if Chen Donghua kept refusing, she would feel bad. "Mother, since that's the case, I'll make you a bigger one later."

Chen Donghua waved her hands repeatedly and said, "As long as your mother knows you have this filial piety, that's enough."

“Mom, I’m going to the county town today to bring you a gift! Second brother, is there anything you want as a gift? I’ll bring it back for you,” Ruan Mumu asked.

“Second Brother doesn’t want anything. He just bought so many new clothes a couple of days ago, so let’s not waste that money!” Ruan Xiaohai replied.

"Alright then, but really, there's nothing you want?" Ruan Mumu asked again.

“Sister, really, it’s not necessary,” Ruan Xiaohai said firmly.

Ruan Mumu took out her watch from her pocket and checked it; it was about seven in the morning.

Ruan Xiaohai, with his sharp eyes, noticed the watch that Ruan Mumu had taken out and asked, "Mumu, what is that in your hand? Let your second brother see it."

Ruan Mumu handed it to Ruan Xiaohai and said, "This is called a watch. It should be worn on the wrist, but this one is too special and I can't let others see it, so I always hide it in my pocket."

Ruan Xiaojun also moved closer to Ruan Xiaohai to look at this novel object, and asked, looking at the moving second hand, "Little sister, why is this thing constantly moving?"

"That's called the second hand, it shows that time is slowly moving. This long hand is called the minute hand, it goes around once and represents half an hour. This is called the hour hand, it goes around twice and represents one hour..." Ruan Mumu explained, pointing to the hands on the watch.

Ruan Xiaohai stared at the few hands on the watch in his hand, completely baffled, so he changed the subject and asked, "Sister, is this thing accurate?"

"Second brother, this thing is more accurate than any funnel timer or anything like that!" Ruan Mumu said proudly.

Ruan Xiaohai handed the watch back to Ruan Mumu and said, "This is such a valuable thing, sister, you must keep it safe and don't lose it."

Ruan Mumu took the watch and nodded. Then she looked at her watch and saw that it was already seven o'clock. She hurriedly urged, "Oh dear, brother, let's hurry up and go out! If we don't go out soon, we'll miss the oxcart to town."

Upon hearing this, Ruan Xiaojun immediately became nervous. He quickly slung his basket over his shoulder and hurriedly followed Ruan Mumu out the door, preparing to take an oxcart from the village entrance to the town.