Chapter 366 - Estrangement

Soon, Zhang Xueying followed Chen Yang to the breeding farm.

Chen Yang opened the door to the farm and led Zhang Xueying inside.

Although Chen Yang had given her a heads up earlier, which had prepared Zhang Xueying mentally to some extent, she couldn’t help being shocked when she saw the giant rabbits in the farm.

Her eyes widened in surprise.

Seeing Zhang Xueying’s reaction, Chen Yang was no longer surprised.

He knew she just needed a moment to calm down, and then she would be fine.

That moment of silence lasted for several minutes.

After several minutes, Zhang Xueying finally recovered slightly from her shock.

Zhang Xueying looked at Chen Yang with an astonished face and said, “Chen Yang brother, how come your rabbits are so big?

They are like little dogs.”

As she spoke, Zhang Xueying swallowed her surprise.

These giant rabbits were challenging her understanding of rabbits.

She was a mountain girl and knew rabbits well, but she had never heard of such large rabbits.

“My rabbits are a different breed from the ones you usually see, and I have a way to make them grow bigger.

That way, not only is the meat delicious, but I can also make more money,” Chen Yang explained, prepared for her questions.

So when Zhang Xueying asked, he explained it quite naturally.

He also said, “But don’t worry, these rabbits are very tame, they won’t bite.”

After speaking, Chen Yang took a step or two forward, grabbed a rabbit, and gently rubbed it.

Although the rabbit was big and had two sharp teeth that looked frightening, it was very well-behaved in front of Chen Yang.

It didn’t show any aggression, letting Chen Yang stroke it however he liked.

At first, Zhang Xueying was quite apprehensive, but seeing how smoothly Chen Yang was petting it and that the rabbit didn’t show any aggression, she also felt reassured.

She tried to mimic Chen Yang and reached out to stroke the rabbit.

As she did so, Zhang Xueying accepted the fact that these rabbits were indeed of a giant size.

Then, she and Chen Yang selected a good one from the farm to take back home.

Back at home, Chen Yang intended to help Zhang Xueying process the rabbit.

But Zhang Xueying refused Chen Yang’s help.

“Chen Yang brother, you have been helping out all day long, let me take care of the cooking, you go sit outside,” Zhang Xueying pushed Chen Yang out of the kitchen.

Seeing that Zhang Xueying was pushing him out, Chen Yang could only nod and agree.

“Alright then, I’ll leave the cooking to you.

I’ll go outside and look after Xiaoxiao for Uncle Zhang,” he said before turning his head and leaving for the hall.

The Zhang family elders were sitting in the hall watching Xiaoxiao.

And Xiaoxiao was playing around in the hall.

At this age, anything could become a toy for her.

“Uncle Chen Yang…”

At that moment, Xiaoxiao, who had been playing, saw Chen Yang coming out of the kitchen.

She was quite attached to Chen Yang, and even though it had been a long while since they’d last seen each other, she still affectionately called out to him and ran towards Chen Yang.

“Ah,”

Chen Yang smiled and crouched down with his arms open to welcome Xiaoxiao.

Xiaoxiao excitedly threw herself into Chen Yang’s arms.

Seeing this scene between Xiaoxiao and Chen Yang, a look of relief flashed in Grandpa Zhang and Grandma Zhang’s eyes.

Then, their gaze towards Chen Yang was like that of looking at a prospective son-in-law.

However, Chen Yang didn’t notice any of this as his mind was entirely focused on playing with Xiaoxiao.

Chen Yang carried Xiaoxiao around the house for a while, and then he took her outside for a stroll.

While out, Chen Yang noticed a striking figure at the entrance of his home.

Upon closer inspection, wasn’t that Wu Kexin?

“Is the village chief looking for me?” Chen Yang wondered aloud, then walked over with Xiaoxiao in his arms.

“Village chief, were you looking for me?”

Chen Yang smiled and asked.

Originally, Wu Kexin saw the clinic’s doors shut tight and was just about to leave.

Suddenly, she heard Chen Yang’s voice behind her, was startled for a moment, and after turning around and realizing it was Chen Yang, her expression soured slightly.

However, when she saw Xiaoxiao, her face broke into a smile again.

“Oh!

Xiaoxiao, why are you back?”

Without responding to Chen Yang, Wu Kexin smiled and moved closer, reaching out to playfully tease Xiaoxiao.

Xiaoxiao was very fond of Wu Kexin.

Though still a child,

she clearly knew who treated her well and was affectionate towards them in return.

When Xiaoxiao was poisoned a while back, Wu Kexin had offered quite a bit of help.

So, with an adorable look on her face, Xiaoxiao answered, “Auntie Wu, Mommy and I are back!

Grandpa and Grandma too!”

“Really?

Everyone’s back, did Uncle Chen Yang pick you up?”

Wu Kexin continued the playful banter.

“Yes, Uncle Chen Yang brought us back at noon.”

Xiaoxiao nodded obediently.

After that, they made simple small talk for a few more moments.

Then Chen Yang asked again, “Village chief, did you need something from me?”

Wu Kexin’s expression changed again.

“Where have you been these past few days?

Didn’t you promise to make me medicinal cuisine?

I couldn’t see you around all day, and even at night, you weren’t at home.”

Wu Kexin glared at Chen Yang and said.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yang was somewhat amused yet helpless.

How could she still remember the medicinal cuisine he promised?

“Village chief, I’ve been busy, too!

I’ve been in the county helping Li Han with medicinal cuisine these past two days.

I only got back last night.

And today, I’ve been occupied bringing Xiaoxiao and her family back, so naturally, I wasn’t at home.”

“Besides, you have my contact information!

If you wanted to find me, just give me a call anytime.

Why make repeated trips?”

Chen Yang said, smiling.

Wu Kexin still glared at Chen Yang, though her tone softened somewhat.

“I couldn’t be bothered to call you.

It’s more straightforward to come find you directly.”

Wu Kexin pouted, then added, “Well, now that you’re back, make me a medicinal cuisine tonight.”

Wu Kexin looked expectant.

Seeing this, Chen Yang knew his medicinal cuisine must have had some effect, otherwise, why would Wu Kexin be so insistent on having his dishes?

With this thought, Chen Yang seriously observed Wu Kexin to see if there were any noticeable changes.

After examining her for a moment, he realized there were changes, but they were not significant.

To Wu Kexin though, these effects were already pretty good.

Because Wu Kexin was already very beautiful and had excellent skin.

For a beauty to further enhance her looks was no easy feat.

“Village chief, forgive my candor, but you’re already very beautiful.

My medicinal cuisine doesn’t have any special effect on you.

And I have a dinner at Xueying’s home today, so unfortunately, I can’t do it.”

Chen Yang said after a moment’s thought.

Chen Yang refused but in a pleasant way.

“Who says so?

I think your medicinal cuisine is very effective.

After eating it, I feel my skin gets firmer the next day, and overall, I feel much more refreshed.”

Wu Kexin insisted.

Chen Yang, amused yet helpless, knew Wu Kexin wouldn’t give up on the medicinal cuisine.

So, he had no choice but to make a promise, “Well, village chief, come over tomorrow then.

I’ll make you medicinal cuisine.

I really can’t manage it today, as I’m going to have dinner at Xueying’s house.”

Wu Kexin was reasonable, and upon hearing Chen Yang had a valid reason, she nodded in agreement.

“Alright, then it’s settled for tomorrow.”

Having decisively agreed to this, Wu Kexin dropped the topic.

They played with Xiaoxiao a bit more, briefly chatted about the mines, and then Wu Kexin left.