Chapter 31: Who Is Xiao Jin?

Lin Xi, as usual, took a ghost car home and went straight to sleep.

At one in the afternoon, Wu Ma finished preparing the meal and gently knocked on the door. “Madam, it’s time to eat.”

Lin Xi turned over. “I know, I’ll sleep for five more minutes.”

Wu Ma waited for half an hour, but she still didn’t see Lin Xi come out.

She cautiously opened the door and glanced inside.

Madam’s complexion was very bad, as if she had stayed up all night crying.

Wu Ma mumbled softly, “The young master just got married and went abroad. No wonder Madam cried all night.”

This wouldn’t do. Liu, the Butler, was away, so their love was her responsibility to protect.

Wu Ma took out her phone and sent a message.

[Young Master, Madam is very sick. She hasn’t eaten anything for a day and a night.]

[What’s wrong with Lin Xi? Wu Ma, take her to the hospital.]

[Madam refuses to go. She cried all night, and I can’t persuade her. Young Master, come back quickly. She needs you.]

[Wu Ma, take care of her. I’ll be back right away.]

Wu Ma put down her phone and smiled with relief.

The young master was usually so cold, but he was so anxious when it came to Madam.

The young master loves Madam so much, he just doesn’t know how to express it.

She must learn more from Liu, the Butler, and create opportunities for them.

Wu Ma was thinking about it, with a doting smile on her face.

“Wu Ma, why are you standing at my door and smiling foolishly?” Lin Xi yawned and walked out.

Wu Ma immediately hid her phone, feeling a little guilty. “Nothing, Madam. The meal is ready.”

Lin Xi said, “Thank you, Wu Ma. Would you like to join me for a bite?”

“No, Liu, the Butler, is urging me to go back.” Wu Ma waved her hand and ran quickly. “Madam, please eat slowly.”

Lin Xi touched her face.

Was she that scary?

Why did Wu Ma run so fast when she saw her?

A rich aroma wafted over, and Lin Xi went downstairs to eat.

It had to be said that Wu Ma’s cooking skills were excellent. She ate an extra bowl of rice compared to usual.

After finishing lunch, Lin Xi took five small paper figures to buy seeds.

Yesterday, she had asked Fu Jingyao, and he said that the land in the house could be used freely.

Cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, chili peppers, eggplants, watermelons, pumpkins…

Lin Xi bought a little of every kind of seed available on the market. She returned to the villa, lay down on a reclining chair, and watched the small paper figures plant the fields.

Xiao Mu and Xiao Jin diligently dug holes and buried the seeds, while Xiao Shui and Xiao Huo scattered seeds randomly.

Xiao Tu used his own power to directly move the seeds into the soil.

After burying the seeds, Xiao Shui took a deep breath and sprayed a mouthful of water to water the seeds.

Xiao Mu clapped his hands excitedly. “Master, they’re sprouting! They’re sprouting!”

Lin Xi focused her gaze.

Just moments after planting, the seeds poked out tiny green sprouts, slowly unfurling two leaves.

Xiao Mu used the power of wood spirits, making these fruits and vegetables grow faster; they would be ready to eat in two weeks.

Lin Xi waved her hand. “Come over here.”

The four small paper figures lined up in order, standing at attention.

Xiao Tu, not understanding, mimicked them and stood straight.

He asked blankly, “Master, what do you want us to do?”

“I’m going to give you some merit.”

Lin Xi formed a hand sign, and a faint golden light surrounded her, mixed with a touch of purple light.

She gently tapped each small paper figure on the forehead.

The five small paper figures spun around happily. “So comfortable, thank you, Master!”

Merit golden light was extremely precious and could enhance their cultivation.

After granting the merit, Lin Xi lay back in the reclining chair.

She felt sleepy again, pulled up the blanket to cover her head, and fell into a beautiful dream.

The small paper figures found their own places to cultivate.

Xiao Tu decided to lie on Master’s belly to cultivate.

Fu Jingyao hurriedly returned home and saw this scene.

Lin Xi lay quietly with her eyes tightly closed, her hands limply hanging down, covered by a thin layer of paper.

This paper resembled the yellow paper used for funeral rites.

Fu Jingyao froze.

He was too late!

In that moment, he felt an overwhelming sense of guilt.

He shouldn’t have left Lin Xi alone at home, shouldn’t have returned so late, shouldn’t have gone abroad alone.

A sharp pain shot through his heart, making it hard for him to breathe.

She was leaving him again…

Why again?

Fu Jingyao couldn’t think anymore, his fingers trembled violently, his voice choked. “Lin Xi, I’m sorry, I just got back…”

“Who disturbed my sleep?!”

Lin Xi threw off the blanket and was startled to see the man beside her, tumbling over with the chair.

Their eyes met, both filled with shock.

Lin Xi exclaimed, “Why are you back?!”

Fu Jingyao responded, “You’re not dead?!”

Lin Xi blinked. “Who told you I was dead?”

The sadness suddenly halted, and Fu Jingyao instantly understood—it was a misunderstanding.

In an instant, he felt extremely awkward.

Lin Xi scrutinized him suspiciously. “Didn’t you say seven days? Why are you back so soon?”

Fu Jingyao cleared his throat to mask his embarrassment. “I finished the company matters early.”

“Oh, oh.” Lin Xi pushed the chair off her body. “You scared me, causing me to fall.”

“Sorry.”

Fu Jingyao reached out to help her up.

Lin Xi took his hand and used it to stand up. “It’s fine, I’ll go change clothes.”

Fu Jingyao hesitated for a moment. “Lin Xi, do you want to go to the hospital to check?”

Lin Xi turned back. “I’m not injured, no need.”

Fu Jingyao frowned, feeling something was off.

“Wu Ma said you were sick and hadn’t eaten for a day.”

Lin Xi rubbed her belly. “I’m not sick; I ate three bowls of rice at noon.”

Fu Jingyao realized the key to the whole matter—Wu Ma!

Everyone in the old house was truly talented.

Seeing Lin Xi’s changing expression, he asked, “What’s wrong?”

“Nothing.” Fu Jingyao didn’t know what to say and awkwardly tried to change the subject. “You go change clothes first; I’ll prepare dinner.”

Lin Xi nodded. “Okay.”

After she left, Fu Jingyao let out a sigh of relief; it had been too awkward just now.

Wu Ma wouldn’t be cooking tonight, so he opened the fridge to see what ingredients were available.

Fu Jingyao had studied abroad for a year and could cook some simple dishes.

When Lin Xi came down after taking a shower, she smelled the aroma of food and rushed to the dining room.

On the table were four dishes: scrambled eggs with tomatoes, stir-fried lettuce, spicy stir-fried meat, and shrimp and vegetable soup.

Lin Xi was very surprised. “Fu Jingyao, you can cook!”

Fu Jingyao smiled slightly. “I only know how to make these few dishes; they can’t compare to Wu Ma’s skills. You’ll have to make do with it.”

Lin Xi’s eyes sparkled. “Spicy stir-fried meat is my favorite! With this dish, I can eat three bowls of rice.”

Fu Jingyao’s smile deepened. “Last time at Grandpa and Grandma’s house, I saw you liked spicy food, so I learned to make it from a cooking video. I wonder how it tastes?”

“It smells delicious.”

Lin Xi served him a bowl of rice. “Come on, let’s eat.”

The two focused on their meal in silence.

Fu Jingyao preferred lighter flavors, and that bowl of spicy stir-fried meat ended up in Lin Xi’s stomach.

After finishing the meal, Lin Xi put away the dishes. “You cooked; I’ll wash the dishes.”

Fu Jingyao replied, “No need; Wu Ma will come to clean up tomorrow.”

“Oh, okay.”

Lin Xi set down her chopsticks and sat on the sofa.

Fu Jingyao sat on the other side, each absorbed in their own tasks.

Lin Xi suddenly remembered the matter about the vegetable field and needed to tell him.

“I planted all the seeds this afternoon.”

Fu Jingyao looked up. “You’ve worked hard.”

Lin Xi replied casually, “It wasn’t hard; I didn’t do anything. It was all thanks to Xiao Jin and the others.”

Xiao Jin? Again, it’s him!

Fu Jingyao moved his lips, seemingly casually bringing it up. “You have a good relationship with Xiao Jin.”

Lin Xi stroked her bracelet. “Xiao Jin grew up with me; we’re like family.”

Fu Jingyao lowered his gaze, an unknown emotion surging in his heart.

After a moment of silence, he asked, “May I have the honor of meeting this Mr. Xiao Jin?”

Lin Xi was taken aback. “Mr.?”

Fu Jingyao pressed his lips together in thought. “Is Xiao Jin perhaps a lady?”

Lin Xi stammered, “Xiao Jin isn’t human; he’s a spirit from the mountain.”

“A spirit?”

This time, it was Fu Jingyao’s turn to be stunned, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.

“What’s a spirit?”

Lin Xi tapped her bracelet. “Since we’re married, I’ll introduce you to my family.”

Five small paper figures of various shapes stood by the coffee table, raising their hands in unison.

They shouted in unison, “Hello!”

Fu Jingyao!!