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

Because she had talked with Qiao Tinghao so late, and finally had her own private space, Ruan Mumu slept very soundly that night. When she woke up, it was almost 9 a.m.

"Ah...it's almost nine o'clock." Ruan Mumu saw the strong sunlight outside, reached for her watch by her pillow, and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. Unfortunately, she was all alone in the empty courtyard and didn't attract anyone's attention.

"Looks like I can't go to the county town today, so I'll just stay home! Just in case, I'll have Qiao Tinghao cover for me!" Ruan Mumu thought to herself, and after quickly washing up in the bathroom, she decided to go find Qiao Tinghao first.

"Mumu, are you home? Your mother just said you left for the county town early this morning!" Old Mrs. Chen asked hurriedly when she saw Ruan Mumu's hurried footsteps as she came out of the east wing.

"Grandma, I told Mom last night that I was going to leave early this morning, but I overslept, so I won't be going out today. Grandma, where are you going now? I'll go with you." Ruan Mumu said quickly when she saw Grandma Chen about to leave.

"Go ahead and do what you need to do! My legs are perfectly fine now! Yesterday, Dr. Liu gave me a nourishing pill, and I'm feeling great now," Grandma Chen said happily.

Of course Ruan Mumu knew about this, because the water in the cup where she took the pills was the spiritual spring water that Ruan Mumu had given to Doctor Liu.

After the system upgrade, she received an extra cup of spiritual spring water every day, and now the spiritual spring water is automatically collected into the large bucket she prepared.

Now Ruan Mumu can be considered a small-time rich woman. With this magic weapon, making money shouldn't be difficult.

"Grandma, you can wander around for a bit while I go find my third brother." After saying that, Ruan Mumu went to Qiao Tinghao's yard.

When she entered Qiao Tinghao's courtyard, he was practicing according to the requirements of his previous military academy training program.

"Busy? I'll practice with you tomorrow too." Ruan Mumu walked to the stone bench and sat down.

Qiao Tinghao stopped, picked up a towel from the table to wipe his sweat, and said, "Okay! Remember to get up early tomorrow morning. You went to bed late last night, so I didn't wake you up this morning. Anyway, you didn't say you had to go to the county town."

Ruan Mumu nodded and said, "Can you stay in my yard at noon?"

"Of course, no problem. Please sit for a while, I'll tidy up, and then we'll go to the village chief to check on the registration for the guard team." After saying that, Qiao Tinghao went to the restroom.

In the morning, they went to the village chief's house. After lunch, Qiao Tinghao accompanied Ruan Mumu back to her courtyard.

"Brother, you stay here and keep watch for me. This is for you." Ruan Mumu took out a Walkman and stuffed it into Qiao Tinghao's hand, then tossed him a book from her modern study before flashing into her spatial dimension.

Meanwhile, Ruan Wanfu and his group on the modern side cooked lunch earlier than usual today. Last time they met, cooking took a long time, so they learned from that experience and prepared in advance this time. By the time the family finished eating, it was almost noon.

"Honey, let me take you back to your room to rest!" Ruan Haohao carefully helped Liao Jiaqi walk towards the elevator.

Liao Jiaqi looked at Ruan Haohao speechlessly, and could only let him be, but couldn't help but laugh and said, "They're still tiny little beans, no bigger than peanuts, how could they be so exaggerated as to need to be helped to walk?"

"Okay, okay, I know! You go and rest first. I'll definitely tell Mumu about your twin pregnancy later; she'll be so happy." Ruan Haohao helped Liao Jiaqi into the elevator and escorted her back to her room. He leaned down and gave her a light kiss on the forehead before leaving.

When the family gathered in the hall, there were still three minutes until midnight.

"Mom, we have a surprise for you in a little while, but please don't get too excited. I'm afraid it might be bad for your health if you get too excited," Zhang Yufang told the old lady in advance.

The old lady looked at the beaming faces of her family members and was a little puzzled, but after listening to her daughter's words, she obediently nodded.

"Are you all ready?" Ruan Wanfu asked softly, looking at everyone.

"Come on, Mom, close your eyes. I'll tell you to open them later!" Zhang Yufang instructed, holding the old lady's hand.

"Okay, I understand!" The old lady obediently closed her eyes.

Just as they were talking, everyone shouted "Go!" as if the location had changed, or as if nothing had changed at all.

"Mom, you can open your eyes now," Zhang Yufang called softly.

The old lady gently opened her eyes, and what came into view was a girl dressed in ancient costume.

"Grandma, I miss you so much," Ruan Mumu said, snuggling into the old lady's arms.

"Are you Mumu?" The old woman rubbed her eyes in disbelief when she saw the girl in front of her, wondering if she was hallucinating. But when she felt that familiar embrace, her doubts deepened.

“Grandma, it’s me,” Ruan Mumu replied softly again, her voice gentle.

"What's going on?" the old lady asked emotionally, her gaze sweeping back and forth between Ruan Mumu and the rest of the Ruan family, her face full of confusion and bewilderment.

Zhang Yufang noticed that the old lady was a little agitated and quickly called out, "Mom, please don't get agitated." She hurriedly stepped forward to support the old lady, afraid that she might feel unwell.

Ruan Mumu quickly stepped forward and, together with Zhang Yufang, helped the old lady slowly to the sofa to sit down. Then, she swiftly ran to the kitchen, retrieved a glass of spiritual spring water, and carefully handed it to the old lady. The old lady took the water, drank it all in one gulp, and her previously tense expression gradually relaxed.

"Mom, how are you feeling?" Zhang Yufang asked with concern, her eyes filled with worry.

The old lady gently moved her hands and feet and exclaimed in surprise, "Hey, I feel much lighter, I don't feel so heavy anymore, and my hands and feet seem to have become more flexible again..." She tried to stand up and take a few steps and found that her steps were more stable than before, and her face was filled with joy.

Hearing the old lady's words, everyone laughed happily, as if a huge weight had been lifted from their hearts.

The old lady suddenly realized why Ruan Mumu was in this house, and more importantly, why she was acting like a child.

"Mumu, you're not..." The old lady's hands trembled as she held onto Ruan Mumu tightly, as if she was afraid that Ruan Mumu would disappear if she let go.

"Grandma, you might find it strange that I've shrunk, right?" Ruan Mumu asked with a smile.

The old lady nodded vigorously. She had raised this child herself and was closest to him. Upon learning of Ruan Mumu's illness and death, the old lady fainted from grief. If she hadn't been taken to the hospital in time, she probably would have followed Ruan Mumu in death.

“Grandma, I did indeed pass away in the modern world. My soul transmigrated into the body of a girl with the same name in ancient times. I am only thirteen years old now. I can only meet you in this space now, and the time can't be too long.” Ruan Mumu explained this fantastical story to the old lady in a simple way.

The old lady looked at Ruan Mumu in front of her, her heart filled with many doubts and questions, but even more so with joy. She held Ruan Mumu's hand tightly, as if afraid that she would suddenly disappear.

Ruan Mumu sensed her grandmother's worry and concern. She gently patted her grandmother's hand and comforted her, "Grandma, don't worry. We'll still have at least one chance to meet each month from now on. Just think of it as me working in another city!"

Hearing Ruan Mumu's words, the old lady gradually calmed down. She knew that, no matter what, at least Ruan Mumu was still alive, which was already the greatest fortune. She wiped away the tears that had welled up in her eyes without her noticing, and smiled with relief, saying, "Good child, as long as you are alive, that's good. No matter where you are, we will always be thinking of you."

Ruan Mumu nodded and then told her grandmother about her life in ancient times. She shared her experiences there as if they were interesting stories, and the four members of the Ruan family sat quietly listening to what Ruan Mumu had to say.

The old lady listened with great interest, marveling at the wonders of life as she recounted Ruan Mumu's story. Finally, she urged Ruan Mumu to take good care of herself and to face any difficulties with strength. Ruan Mumu agreed, saying she would cherish this opportunity for reunion and strive to become a better person.

"I have some big news to announce. Just yesterday, I finally moved into my new home over there! Thank you to my family for helping me prepare all the materials and items, allowing me to enjoy the conveniences of modern life even in ancient times." Ruan Mumu adjusted the atmosphere appropriately, as she didn't like those somber scenes.

"Hehe, sis, we've been keeping an eye on you every day!" Ruan Yanyan said with a grin.

"Really? At least you have some conscience, remembering your older sister. All those years of pampering you weren't for nothing," Ruan Mumu said, looking at Ruan Yanyan.

"Mumu, if you need anything over there, be sure to tell your dad and your older brother so they can help you prepare it," Zhang Yufang said from the side.

Ruan Mumu took two pieces of paper out of her pocket and handed them to Ruan Haohao: "Big brother, we need quite a lot of things this time, and some of them will require your help to procure. By the way, Dad, you can take this to an auction and see if it's worth anything." As she spoke, Ruan Mumu took out a brocade box and handed it to Ruan Wanfu.

Ruan Wanfu opened the brocade box, and a red jade pendant was presented to everyone. Its warm luster made everyone's eyes light up.

"Mumu, this jade pendant must be worth a lot of money, right?" Ruan Wanfu asked.

"Dad, I don't know either. It was given to me by the owner when I took my things to the pawn shop last time. Maybe it's not worth much there, but it should be worth a lot of money at auction! Feel it and see how it feels." Ruan Mumu smiled mysteriously.

Ruan Wanfu reached out and picked up the jade pendant, holding it in his hand. A warm sensation spread through his palm and throughout his body. He was startled; this thing must be priceless! "Mumu, who did you get this jade from?" Ruan Wanfu suppressed his overwhelming joy.

Ruan Mumu replied, "Dad, this jade should be good jade. Since I don't know much about antiques, it should be worth some money in modern times. If we find an expert, we should be able to get a good price. I suggest you find a reputable expert to appraise it. If I get any good treasures over there in the future, we can have them appraised by this person. It's better to keep changing people if things aren't good. What do you think?"

Ruan Mumu's words were unanimously approved by everyone.

"Brother, I have a letter here with an address on it. Could you please send it to them by express mail?" Ruan Mumu took out the letter written by Qiao Tinghao, which contained his family's address and contact information.

"Who is this letter meant for?" Ruan Haohao took the letter and looked at the address. It wasn't Liangcheng, but Yucheng, which is adjacent to Liangcheng. According to the address, it should only take five hours to drive there.

"This isn't the letter I'm sending. It's a senior classmate I met there, who also time-traveled. He graduated from the same military academy as me, a year ahead of me." Ruan Mumu briefly recounted her encounter with Qiao Tinghao in ancient times. Her voice was calm, but a hint of emotion and helplessness flickered in her eyes.

Zhang Yufang listened quietly, a look of surprise and curiosity on her face. After Ruan Mumu finished speaking, she sighed softly and said, "This is a pitiful child. Should we contact the other party first, explain the situation, and maybe we can meet again in the future?" Her eyes were full of concern and kindness.

The old lady nodded in agreement. "Then you two can see for yourselves! If they agree, we can treat each other as relatives, it just depends on whether they're willing to do so," Ruan Mumu said.

Zhang Yufang smiled and said, "Yes, Mumu is right. Since you've become siblings over there, we'll treat you like relatives here. If the other party isn't interested, then so be it." Her words lightened the atmosphere, as if the suggestion brought some hope and warmth.

Ruan Mumu smiled, a wave of emotion washing over her. She knew her family always supported and understood her, and would stand by her side no matter what. This strength of family love made her feel incredibly safe and happy.

"By the way, the other day that system, that money-devouring beast, forcibly swallowed another five thousand taels of silver from me to upgrade..." Ruan Mumu was about to tell her family about the Purple Elf's thieving behavior.

Suddenly, music started playing: "I am a painter, I am skilled at painting, I will paint that new house beautifully..." The music continued until the end of a song.

"Master, I'd like to present you with a cheerful song. I hope you enjoy it. I leveled up for your sake, so please understand." The purple elf's voice rang out.

"Haha, Mumu, is this the voice you mentioned coming from the space spirit? I can't see anyone here." The old lady was hearing the purple spirit's voice for the first time and asked with great interest.

“Grandma, it’s invisible and intangible; to put it bluntly, it’s just a ghost,” Ruan Mumu said lightly.

Ruan Mumu's words angered the purple elf so much that she immediately fled.

The Ruan family members chatted happily about everyday things, and three hours passed quickly.