Yun Yixuan’s brows gradually furrowed.
She clearly remembered that the original owner’s skin had been dark and rough, with numerous freckles scattered across her cheeks. Her skin had been so coarse that it felt rough to the touch.
Compared to her current appearance, the difference was like heaven and earth.
A sudden thought flashed through Yun Yixuan’s mind.
Could this be the effect of the spiritual spring water?
The moment she thought of that possibility, her eyes instantly lit up with excitement.
Delighted, she tilted her head from side to side, admiring herself from every angle as though she were appreciating a priceless treasure.
With how beautiful she looked now, she was certain she could captivate countless men of this era simply by walking outside.
“Woman flower, swaying in the mortal world,
Woman flower, gently dancing with the wind.
All I wish for is a pair of gentle hands,
To soothe the loneliness within my heart.
I have a flower,
Its fragrance fills every branch,
Who will sincerely come searching for its scent?
…”
After taking a bath, Yun Yixuan noticed that her hair was no longer as dry and brittle as before. It had become noticeably softer and smoother.
Everything was changing for the better.
Feeling completely refreshed and filled with happiness and satisfaction, Yun Yixuan threw herself onto the bed.
The soft mattress felt like a warm cloud gently cradling her body.
Before long, she fell into a deep sleep.
Ever since arriving in the 1970s and going through one hardship after another, she had never slept this comfortably.
Even in her sleep, the corners of her lips curved upward slightly, as though she were having a wonderful dream.
In that dream was the beautiful life she longed for, her mysterious space filled with miraculous powers, and the heartwarming sight of her entire family living happily together.
At dawn, warm sunlight gently streamed through the gaps in the window, gradually spreading across the room and bathing everything in a golden glow.
As the sun slowly rose, another beautiful day began.
Wrapped comfortably in her soft blankets, Yun Yixuan gradually woke up.
She leisurely stretched her arms and legs before letting out a satisfied sigh, as though she wanted to release every last trace of laziness from her body.
After getting up, she headed straight into the bathroom to begin her morning routine.
Looking at the neatly arranged toiletries on the sink, her eyes filled with delight.
She couldn’t help thinking how wonderful it was to finally be able to brush her teeth properly again.
Standing in front of the mirror, Yun Yixuan gazed at the fair, radiant, and charming face reflected before her.
Her mood instantly became even better.
Unable to resist, she gently stroked her cheek. The corners of her lips curved upward with a hint of playfulness and confidence.
“Mm. Still as beautiful as ever.”
Her tone made it sound as though nothing else in the world could possibly compare to the beauty reflected in the mirror.
Afterward, she methodically went through her usual routine of brushing her teeth, washing her face, and applying skincare products.
She paid careful attention to every step.
From squeezing toothpaste onto her toothbrush and gently brushing each tooth, to washing her face with warm water and carefully massaging in her skincare products, she performed every movement meticulously.
Once she was finished, Yun Yixuan stared with satisfaction at the almost excessively beautiful face in the mirror.
However, the look in her eyes gradually became cautious.
She knew perfectly well that in this unfamiliar era, without enough strength or influence to protect herself, such an outstanding appearance could easily attract unwanted trouble.
With that thought in mind, Yun Yixuan picked up the cosmetics she had prepared earlier, her expression instantly becoming focused.
She unscrewed a bottle of foundation, dipped a makeup brush into a darker shade, and evenly applied it across her face.
From her forehead to her cheeks and down to her chin, she made sure not to miss a single patch of skin. Her movements were practiced and efficient.
Next, she picked up some concealer and carefully dotted it across her face to imitate freckles.
She even worked on easily overlooked areas such as her ears and neck, making sure that her disguise looked completely natural.
After carefully “disguising” herself, the reflection in the mirror soon showed a completely different face—dark-skinned and covered with dense freckles.
Yun Yixuan examined her newly transformed “fake face” and nodded in satisfaction.
A smug little smile appeared on her lips.
“Mm, not bad. My makeup skills haven’t deteriorated at all.”
To make absolutely certain there were no flaws, she turned her head from side to side and carefully inspected herself from every angle.
She checked the color transitions from her face down to her neck several times.
Only after confirming that there was nothing suspicious about her appearance did she finally leave the space.
The gentle morning sunlight spilled across the small courtyard, coating the old furnishings in a warm glow.
Yun Yixuan pushed open her bedroom door and immediately saw Li Meiling bustling around the main room with quick, energetic steps.
Hearing the door open, Li Meiling turned around.
The moment she saw Yun Yixuan walking out, a bright smile blossomed across her face.
“Yixuan, you’re awake! I was just about to call you.”
Her clear voice carried a hint of urgency.
Yun Yixuan walked over and patted Li Meiling on the shoulder. Her expression was full of confidence and determination.
“You don’t need to wake me up. When it comes to making money, I’m more enthusiastic than anyone.”
She looked as though the mere mention of earning money instantly filled her with endless energy.
Li Meiling’s smile grew even sweeter.
“I’ll finish preparing some food for us to take along, and then we can leave. I’m almost done.”
As she spoke, her hands continued arranging the things on the table.
Yun Yixuan’s eyes suddenly darted mischievously as a teasing thought entered her mind.
Her smile widened.
“Our Meiling really is thoughtful. You’ve already prepared everything. Whoever marries you in the future is going to be one lucky man.”
The moment those words left her mouth, Li Meiling’s face turned bright red as though she had been burned.
The blush spread from her cheeks all the way to the tips of her ears, leaving her completely flustered.
Embarrassed and annoyed, she stomped her foot.
“Yun Yixuan! How dare you tease me!”
As she spoke, she raised her fists and pretended that she was about to teach Yun Yixuan a lesson.
Seeing this, Yun Yixuan immediately realized that Li Meiling was about to “retaliate.”
Oh no!
Without hesitation, she turned around and dashed into the courtyard.
Li Meiling immediately chased after her.
The two ran around the courtyard, one chasing while the other fled, their cheerful laughter echoing through the small yard and filling it with youthful energy.
Just as they were having fun, Li Meiling suddenly wrinkled her nose.
She smelled something strange.
After sniffing carefully, her expression changed dramatically.
“Oh my goodness! The pancakes are burning! What are we going to eat for lunch today?”
She immediately rushed back into the house like a gust of wind.
Hearing this, Yun Yixuan abruptly stopped.
Feeling somewhat guilty, she awkwardly rubbed her nose and coughed twice before quickly following Li Meiling inside.
When they entered the kitchen, Li Meiling was already frantically removing the pancakes from the pan.
She looked at the few pancakes whose surfaces had turned slightly black and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
“Fortunately, only the outside is a little burnt. Otherwise, the two of us really would’ve gone hungry today.”
Even as she spoke, her hands didn’t stop moving.
She quickly packed the coarse-grain pancakes and wild vegetable balls into a bag.
Standing nearby, Yun Yixuan stared at the food that was supposed to be their lunch.
The smile on her face instantly disappeared, replaced by an utterly miserable expression.
“Meiling, is this really all we have to eat?”
Her voice carried both a trace of hope and helplessness, while her eyes were filled with longing for something more appetizing.
Seeing Yun Yixuan’s hopeless expression, Li Meiling found it both amusing and pitiful.
She quickly comforted her.
“We also have cracked corn porridge, but that’s difficult to carry around. There’s nothing we can do about it for now, so we’ll just have to make do for a few days. Once we start earning money, we’ll buy white flour and rice to eat.”
As she spoke, Li Meiling gently patted Yun Yixuan on the shoulder, her eyes filled with encouragement and hope.