socalfunplaces Chapter 1327 Yingxiang has returned to her mother's home...
Chapter 1327 Yingxiang has returned to her mother's home...
In short, the plan to save their little dragon was finalized.
The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Ying and Paimon, along with the still-energetic little dragon "Potato Pancake," embarked on their journey under the care of Silky, Sora, and Abyss.
However, although it was called a "journey", Ying and her group did not actually leave Nata territory, and the route on the map was all within Nata's territory.
Even more conveniently, every night when they rested at the temporary camp, Yuan Shang would use his extraordinary abilities to allow Ying and Kong to communicate directly with Shao Yun at the ranch through a special communication network built by the power of the abyss.
During communication, a faint light and shadow projection is even formed. Although the picture is not very clear, the sound effect is very good.
Ying would recount the day's itinerary, Xiaolong's condition, and any strange or unusual events she encountered along the way; Shao Yun would then remind her to be careful and inform her about the situation at home.
This convenience of being able to contact each other at any time feels no different from when everyone is busy on weekdays and the family sits down together for dinner in the evening.
As for whether Shen He had any doubts about this power... judging from her usual adorable and clueless demeanor, there shouldn't be any problem...
Kong also made time out of his busy schedule to accompany his younger sister on her "adventure."
The two would occasionally bicker and joke around as before, as if they had returned to the carefree and wonderful time of traveling around before the plane was crashed by the Teyvat Ruler.
A week later, time flew by.
That morning, Shao Yun's ranch was quiet.
If we're talking about who suffered the most during Ying's recent "long trip," the answer is undoubtedly her husband, Shao Yun.
This week, without Ying by his side, Shao Yun was incredibly depressed.
In the past, he would get up at the crack of dawn, take Yuan Shang to milk the cows, and fill his day with activities. He was incredibly self-disciplined.
But now? He sleeps until the sun is high in the sky, and doesn't open his eyes until the sun is almost shining on his backside. He exudes a listless and decadent aura.
The glaring sunlight shone directly onto Shao Yun's face through the gaps in the curtains, waking him from his sleep.
He groggily opened his eyes and instinctively reached out to touch the side of his bed, only to find an empty space.
Ying has been gone for a week, but he still can't get used to life without her by his side.
Shao Yun rubbed his eyes, looked at the empty pillow beside him, and couldn't help but complain:
"Hmm... Why does this feel like a wife going back to her parents' home? It's only been a week, and I've already turned this place into a pigsty..."
Immediately afterwards, Shao Yun slowly sat up, leaned back against the headboard, casually placed his hands on his lap, stared unfocusedly at the ceiling, and said in a dejected tone:
"I have absolutely no motivation to get out of bed... It was okay when Ying was around... Now, even opening my eyes feels like a struggle."
He paused, then a ridiculous thought suddenly popped into his head, and he muttered to himself, "Should I capture a few Hilichurls to help me herd cattle?"
"Let them do chores on the ranch, then I can continue to lie around..."
As soon as he finished speaking, he couldn't help but laugh. How could that be? Hilichurls aren't "farm tools."
But the thought of Ying not being around made him lose all motivation to work, and an even more outrageous idea popped into his head.
Or should we make that female goat look like "fake" Gan Yu and have herd sheep for us?
Anyway, the mother goat is usually quite clever, so she might actually be able to handle it.
(As if sensing his thoughts, the mother goat sneezed in the pasture: "You lazy bum! You expect me to do your own work? You'll be lazy to death!")
Just as Shao Yun was lost in his absurd thoughts, the doorknob moved slightly, and then the door was gently pushed open, and a familiar figure walked in.
Ningguang carried a basin of steaming warm water and a clean towel draped over her shoulder as she entered the room.
Since Ying went back to her parents' home... ugh! Since Ying set off on her adventure to save her little dragon, only Ningguang, Shenhe, and her own daughter "Xi" have been left at home.
Because Shen He had to take care of the child full-time, he couldn't spare the time, so many of the miscellaneous tasks at the ranch naturally fell to Ning Guang.
To Shao Yun's surprise, Ning Guang not only didn't complain, but worked very hard.
She gets up before dawn every day to prepare three meals a day, and then starts cleaning the house, from the living room to the bedroom, and then to the basement of the ranch, making everything spotless.
In addition to housework, she also takes the initiative to help Shao Yun run the ranch.
He helped milk the cows, drove a horse-drawn carriage to deliver fresh milk to the Suspended Wood Man, and even studied how to make cheese in his spare time at night.
He even started to ponder the brewing machine in the basement that had been idle for a while, wanting to try brewing some delicious fruit wine.
As expected of the former business queen of Liyue, Ningguang handles these trivial chores with ease.
No matter what they do, they exude a professional air.
What's even more remarkable is that she is always full of energy, with no sign of fatigue on her face, as if she has inexhaustible energy.
If there were just one more maid in the house, or if the ranch were a little bigger, Shao Yun would probably wholeheartedly let Ningguang become the ranch manager...
More importantly, Ningguang had previously studied under Adeline, the head maid of the Diluc family, for a period of time.
That head maid was known for her competence in Mondstadt, managing the Dawn Winery meticulously and being impeccable in her dealings with people.
After receiving professional training from Adeline, Ningguang's ability to serve people has reached a new level.
Although Ningguang has gradually gotten used to life on the ranch and always wears a gentle smile, she still feels insecure.
That period of dramatic ups and downs made her always somewhat cautious, constantly trying to please Shao Yun's family, afraid that she wouldn't do enough and would lose her current stable life.
When Ying was at home before, Ningguang knew that Ying was the "backbone" of the family and was also aware of Ying's position in Shaoyun's heart, so she tried her best to please Ying during that time.
He chatted with Ying to keep her entertained, helped her take care of Xiaolong, and even took the initiative to research Ying's favorite dishes.
Now that Ying has gone out, the person she's trying to please naturally becomes Shao Yun.
He devoted himself to serving Shao Yun every day.
On the surface, she always behaved properly and maintained an appropriate distance, but her behavior revealed warmth and thoughtfulness, taking meticulous care of Shao Yun, the male host.
Shao Yun wasn't stupid; he saw all these details.
He had no doubt that if he just beckoned with his finger, Ningguang would not hesitate to crawl into bed and do everything she could to please him.
But Shao Yun never intended to do that, otherwise he wouldn't have waited until now...
……
"Mr. Shao Yun, you're up?" Ningguang carried the basin of hot water into the room, walked to the bedside, and greeted him with concern.
Shao Yun snapped out of his reverie, rubbed his temples groggily, and asked with a dejected look:
"Hmm, Ningguang, what time is it? I feel like I just fell asleep not long ago."
As he spoke, he stretched. Although he had the idea of cheering himself up, his body had not yet fully recovered from his dejected state.
Ningguang gently placed the basin of water next to the bedside table, reached over to take a towel from her shoulder, and soaked it in the warm water.
She gently rubbed the towel, making sure every part was thoroughly wet, then held both ends of the towel with both hands and wrung it out slightly, taking care to prevent water droplets from falling onto the bed.
After doing all this, she turned around and said:
“It’s 10 a.m. I came to see you this morning and you were sleeping soundly. I thought you must not have been getting enough rest lately, so I didn’t have the heart to wake you up.”
Hearing that it was so late, Shao Yun couldn't help but tap his head.
"Damn it... Ever since Ying went to treat Xiaolong, I feel like my biological clock has been completely messed up."
“I used to wake up at the crack of dawn, but now, if this continues, I’ll neglect the ranch.”
Seeing the worried look on Shao Yun's face, Ning Guang stepped forward to comfort him, "Don't worry about the ranch, I'm taking good care of everything for you."
"After I got up in the morning, I milked the cows, set aside enough for today, and then delivered it to the Suspended Wood People's tribe."
She paused, then added, to make Shao Yun happy:
"Moreover, we haven't had any trouble selling milk lately. The merchants from the Suspended Wood tribe who cooperate with our ranch even told me that they really hope we can send more over."
"They say the Holy Night of Returning to Fire is approaching, and the tribe's demand for milk is much higher than usual."
Upon hearing that the ranch's milk was in high demand, Shao Yun said with a great sense of humor, "I didn't expect the Guihuo Holy Night Pilgrimage to have this benefit. It makes me want to raise more dairy cows and expand the ranch."
"During the holidays, all businesses are doing well; even milk has become a hot commodity."
He was just joking when he said that; he didn't actually intend to expand the ranch.
After all, Ying isn't home right now, and I'm not in the mood to take care of any more cows.
But Ningguang took it seriously. When she heard Shao Yun mention "raising more dairy cows" and "expanding the ranch," her eyes lit up instantly, and she immediately leaned forward, earnestly offering her suggestions:
"Really? Are you planning to expand the scale of your ranch?"
"If that's the case, I have a simple idea. Would you like to hear it?"
As she spoke, she subconsciously straightened the hem of her clothes, clearly already quickly forming a plan in her mind.
For example, first assess the area of existing pastures, purchase more dairy cows, hire employees, and then adjust milk delivery routes to ensure that milk can be delivered to merchants in a timely manner.
In that time, they might be able to monopolize the entire milk industry in Nata!