Male Lead's Canon Fodder Wife novel Chapter 1167

By the time they finished, their bamboo baskets were almost full. Still eager to explore further, Doctor Xie suggested, "Let’s go a bit farther before heading back."

Along the way, they discovered many medicinal materials. From common medicinal herbs to rare medicinal herbs, they were scattered all over the places in the mountains. This discovery made Doctor Xie smile from ear to ear. He no longer had to worry about medicine shortages.

Unbeknownst to him, the current situation was thanks to Lu Jueyu and Li Chenmo who came to scattered seeds and watered the mountain with space lake water, which effectively improved the quality of the mountain soil and allowed vegetation to grow vigorously.

Fortunately, Doctor Xie brought a few sacks with him when he went out today. Otherwise, he might regret it until his intestines turn green. After filling four sacks with herbs, they finally decided to leave the mountain.

Pleased with the bountiful harvest, Doctor Xie said cheerfully, "Xuanzi, I will send a telegram to your father and let him know you will stay here for another month. It’s so convenient having you to help gather herbs." _{freeweɓnovel.cѳm}

Xie Xuanzi’s eyes lit up at first when he heard this, but then they dimmed as he said with a sigh, "Uncle, I have a lot of work waiting for me in the capital. Even if I want to stay with you longer, I have to go back tomorrow."

Realizing his nephew’s responsibilities, Doctor Xie didn’t press the issue and said, "Alright. When you return, take some tonic wine for your father."

Knowing that his uncle has a good tonic wine, Xie Xuanzi readily agreed,"Okay, thank you, Uncle!"

By the time the three of them arrived at Doctor Xie’s house, the sun was already setting on the western horizon. Carrying the sacks and bamboo basket, Xie Xuanzi opened the gate while calling out, "Shushu, we are back."

He expected his niece to come out and welcome them. Instead of his niece, he was greeted by the sight of Chen Jianmin washing vegetables near the well as soon as he stepped into the yard. The moment he saw him, the smile on Xie Xuanzi’s face disappeared instantly, replaced by a dark expression.

Noticing several large basins filled with vegetables, he was inwardly surprised but didn’t show it on his expressions. Instead, he glared at Chen Jianmin and asked coldly, "Brat, what are you doing here?"

Hearing the sharp tone, Chen Jianmin was not angered. He stood up and greeted him with a relaxed smile, "Uncle, you are back. Shushu is cooking, and dinner will be ready soon."

Xie Xuanzi gritted his teeth at how casually the boy treated the house like his own. After hearing his words, a thought flashed through his mind that this boy and his niece seemed to be a couple.

Feeling annoyed by his own thoughts, he repeated his question, emphasizing each word, "I asked what you are doing here."

Intending to intimidate the boy, Xie Xuanzi tried using the commanding tone he reserved for subordinates in the military. To his frustration, Chen Jianmin simply ignored him.