“I’ve said it so many times! I saw him after I dug up the bamboo shoots. We argued a bit, but we didn’t fight! He fainted on his own, it has nothing to do with me. Don’t just blame me without reason.”
“You still say it has nothing to do with you? It was just the two of you there. If you didn’t knock him out, why would he faint? If you didn’t knock him out, why did you find someone to bring him back?”
“I…” Fang Chuyue was left speechless by this question. “Can’t I just be a good person?”
It’s really hard to be a good person!
If he had known the villagers would gossip, he should have just left Qiao Yue, that lazy guy, lying on the ground. Why did he have to be so kind-hearted and find someone to help carry him back?
Now, not only is he being blamed, but he’s also delayed in getting home to cook.
“I’m not going to argue with you. When he wakes up, you all will…” Before he could finish, Fang Chuyue saw the doctor coming out with his medicine box and quickly approached him. “Doctor Li, tell us, what’s wrong with the man inside? So we don’t wrong a good person!”
Doctor Li hesitated, “Well…”
“Is he seriously injured?” Zhou Shi grabbed Xia He and asked, “If he’s injured, they must compensate!”
Fang Chuyue was exasperated by the accusation!
“The doctor said it’s nothing serious, just… just needs more rest. It’s not… not Fang Ge’er’s fault.”
Doctor Li: “…” Rest? He’s perfectly healthy, just sleeping soundly!
Under Doctor Li’s astonished gaze, Xia He blushed and handed the consultation fee to Doctor Li. “Thank you, Doctor Li. Take care.”
After Doctor Li left, Fang Chuyue crossed his arms and looked at Zhou Shi and Xia He. “Well, well, well—”
Xia He, feeling guilty, quickly thanked him.
In the end, under the instigation of the onlookers, to calm Fang Chuyue’s anger, a chicken from the house was taken by Fang Chuyue.
Fang Chuyue, feeling triumphant, strutted down the road with the chicken, explaining to people along the way that he kindly helped someone, and the Qiao family gave him an old hen.
People couldn’t help but feel a bit envious.
Fang Ge’er indeed has some luck. Everyone has gone to the county to do small business, but he just happened to pass by the Yingke Building and saved the young owner of the restaurant from being hit by a flower pot.
Even though the marriage didn’t work out, it’s said that the Li family gave quite a generous gift. In just a few months, the Fang family’s complexion has become rosy.
Now he’s done a good deed and got a reward… Many uncles and aunts are thinking about matchmaking again.
One woman, with a disdainful look, said, “Stop dreaming. That Ge’er has high standards. He won’t look at us mud-legged folks. Just give it up.”
“Why wouldn’t he look at us? My son Zhuzi is a great worker! Everyone praises him. Are you slandering Fang Ge’er just because he didn’t fancy your son?!”
The woman was so angry she jumped. Her son Gouzi might be playful, but he’s more than enough to match a Ge’er. Why wouldn’t Fang Ge’er fancy him?!
After a bit of a ruckus, they all went home with a belly full of anger.
Zhou Shi was very unhappy about the chicken being taken.
She was planning to use that old hen to nourish Xingsheng when he returned.
“It’s just a few misunderstandings, why did he take our old hen? He’s an unmarried Ge’er, and he dares to do this. No wonder Young Master Li changed his mind about marrying him…”
This time, it really was a case of trying to steal a chicken and losing the rice instead.
She stomped around the yard, cursing and swearing for a while, and decided not to go back to her mother’s house. She went out and joined the crowd.
“Big brother, big brother, are you awake? Are you okay…”
Qiao Xiaoyuan climbed onto the bed, gently tugging at Qiao Yue’s ear and calling out.
Seeing Qiao Yue smack his lips, “Big brother, did you eat something?”
He leaned in to sniff, “Nope.”
Anyone would wake up after having their ear tugged and being called dozens of times. Qiao Yue reluctantly opened his eyes, rubbed his temples, and hoarsely asked about what happened after he fainted, “I’m fine. Where’s Little Dad?”
“Little Dad is cooking in the kitchen. Aunt is angry… the pretty brother took a chicken from our house…” Qiao Xiaoyuan, feeling like he had an important task, kicked off his shoes and stood on the bed, gesturing as he spoke.
Qiao Yue leaned against the bed, nodding occasionally in response.
So that’s what happened.
He fainted so suddenly, he thought he would just lie there until someone found him. He didn’t expect Fang Chuyue to actually call for help.
“Big brother, why did you suddenly faint?”
Actually, he wasn’t sure about that himself. He suddenly heard a strange sound, and his mind was suddenly filled with something. Countless halos flashed before his eyes, and he couldn’t bear it, so he fainted.
After fainting, he seemed to have a dream.
In the dream, he was surrounded by soft, colorful clouds. The clouds were fluffy and soft, emitting a sweet fragrance that made his mouth water. Qiao Yue casually grabbed one and started munching on it.
Then, as if something terrifying happened, the surroundings began to shake violently, and the clouds disappeared one by one.
Fortunately, he still had one in his hand, so he quickly stuffed it into his mouth.
Seeing his little brother’s worried expression, Qiao Yue reached out to pat his head, comforting him, “It’s nothing. Big brother just stayed up too late last night…”
Qiao Yue looked at his palm. What is this?!
Why is there a cloud pattern on his palm? Could it be…
Qiao Yue showed his palm to Qiao Xiaoyuan, “Did you draw this?”
“Huh?”
Qiao Xiaoyuan looked at his big brother’s large hand, his round eyes filled with confusion, and nervously placed his small hand on top.
Qiao Yue: “…”
After asking several times, Qiao Yue finally confirmed that the cloud pattern on his palm was only visible to him and no one else.
What exactly is this thing?
Qiao Yue was puzzled, “Go find Little Dad. Big brother has something to do.”
Qiao Yue sent Qiao Xiaoyuan out, closed the door, and began to explore.
The pattern was right in the center of his palm, about the size of a bean, with a faint color that was hard to notice unless you looked closely.
Just then, his palm became hot and scorching. Countless halos gathered into a cloud, which slowly bloomed like a flower in full spring. At the center of the cloud was an exquisitely crafted box.
Intricate and beautiful patterns surrounded a dragon-headed staff, with several gems floating above it, gold being the largest, followed by red, purple, and blue.
As the sunlight fell on the box, it shimmered brilliantly, dazzlingly bright.
Qiao Yue instinctively reached out, carefully touching it.
Such a magnificent box, how much would it sell for?!
As if sensing Qiao Yue’s slightly “sinister” thoughts, the blooming cloud shattered and reformed, gathering into words that floated in the air.
Qiao Yue read them out loud, “Xiang, Yun, Draw, Card, Sys…tem? Usage, Method…”
What is a system? Qiao Yue was completely clueless. After reading everything, he seemed to understand a bit. It had some similarities to dice games and copper coin chess.
The prize pool was divided into four color types: gold, red, purple, and blue, categorized by rarity and functionality.
Each Xiangyun Coin allowed for one card draw. And Xiangyun Coins could be exchanged at a rate of ten to one with copper coins.
Seeing this, Qiao Yue was utterly disgusted with this “Xiangyun Draw Card System.” Why doesn’t it just rob people?! Ten coins for one draw! When he played pitch-pot, he always played with just a few coins, winning more than losing. Ten coins could last him several rounds.
Boring, Qiao Yue decided to put it away as instructed, “Put away… hmm…? Newbie bonus, three free draws.”
Qiao Yue’s eyes lit up at the newly appeared words, “Draw—”
The box shook and spat out three cards, one purple and two blue.
Qiao Yue held the blue cards in his hand, examining them. The material didn’t feel like paper or metal… he couldn’t tell what it was. One had a blue gem in the top left corner, with some words next to it, “A very common, big steamed bun…”
[Very Common Big Steamed Bun]
Rarity: Common
Star Level: Blue One Star
Function Description: A common steamed bun, besides filling your stomach, it has no other use. Note, drink water while eating to avoid choking.
[Happy Couch Potato Drink]
Rarity: Common
Star Level: Blue One Star
Function Description: This is a mysterious drink exuding an evil aura. Drinking it will bring you happiness and a belly full of gas.
[Sailor’s Special Spinach]
Rarity: Rare
Star Level: Purple One Star
Function Description: A unique spinach for a unique you. Eating this spinach will grant you the title of “Strongman” for half an hour, allowing you to punch tigers, kick leopards, and lift heavy objects with ease!
Very intriguing.
But…
Qiao Yue held the three cards, feeling uneasy. He put the cards back into the card space, and the cloud enveloped the box again, returning to his palm.
The room was silent, as if at any moment, ghosts and monsters would leap in through the window. Qiao Yue, feeling anxious and paranoid, looked around, always feeling like this so-called card system could read his thoughts.
Could it be…
A gust of wind blew, the window suddenly closed, and the basket hanging from the beam began to sway.
“Ah—” Qiao Yue screamed in fright, running out in a panic.
As soon as he stepped out, he bumped into his cousin Qiao Lei, who was returning with water. “Yue Ge, where are you going?”
“I’m going out for a bit, won’t be back for dinner.” Qiao Yue dodged Qiao Lei’s body, running while telling him to inform Xia He.
Qiao Lei nodded helplessly.
Running all the way, villagers kept asking him what was wrong, but Qiao Yue couldn’t be bothered, avoiding them and just running.
Leaving the village behind, after half an hour of stumbling and running, he bypassed rugged paths, crossed babbling streams, and a majestic, solemn temple appeared before him.
Master Yuantong, save me!
The system 009, which had been bound to the wrong person and hadn’t appeared: “………”
Big brother, let’s talk it out!