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Upon hearing Jiang Ning’s words, Huo Yishen furrowed his brow deeply. “Doudou is timid and afraid of getting into trouble?” 

Jiang Ning shook her head. “She has a pleasing personality. It seems that she’s scared of upsetting anyone, so she instinctively tries to please them.” 

“For instance, when I give her eggs, she always sneak glances at me while doing her homework. She’s afraid that I might not like her.” 

Not to mention her, even with her own brother she’s also afraid. She goes to great lengths to please Huo Yishen. Even though she hurts herself with the military style exercises she won’t say a word.” 

“These kinds of children can be quite distressing at times.” 

Huo Yishen remained silent for a while before speaking up, “Doudou was my parent’s second child. They passed away in a car accident two years ago. I couldn’t leave my job in another city, so my uncle took care of Doudou.” 

“Doudou used to be lively and full of laughter. I never expected her to change so drastically when I retired.” 

“I’ve noticed a recent change in her, but I’ve just realized now that you’ve begun on pointing it out. I appreciate your insight.” 

Jiang Ning had experienced similar struggles in an orphanage, where she had to be cautious and to constantly seek approval to showcase her strengths. 

It wasn’t just her, most of the children there did. Fortunately, they eventually found their way out of that mindset. 

Doudou needs encouragement, but it’s also crucial for her to express her true emotions, even the negative ones. 

With the current state of the world, it’s essential to adjust Doudou’s character and perspective promptly, otherwise, it could be dangerous when dealing with outsiders. 

This is a significant task, one that only Huo Yishen can figure out. 

The braised pork is simmered over high heat to concentrate the flavors. It boost a vibrant red hue, a delightful aroma, and a tender, velvety texture, all while being rich but not overly greasy. 

Despite the claims of his kitchen disasters, she managed to bring him back. 

With proper guidance, Huo Yishen proves to be a competent learner and he continues to master the art of making pickled fish. 

Two dishes aren’t enough for six people and a dog. 

Huo Yishen took six eggs and two ham and continued to let Jiang Ning teach. 

Zhang Chao and the others were amazed. This guy’s supplies were too abundant, weren’t they? 

While they envied him, they knew that the matter of supplies was too sensitive. They wouldn’t be foolish enough to pry into it. Misunderstandings or grievances in the last days were the deadliest. 

He was willing to share, and they should be grateful and knew when to be contented. 

With three main dishes and a stir fried bean sprout, everyone ate extremely satisfied, leaving no soup behind. 

“Anning, how did you plant these bean sprouts?” 

Hydroponic vegetables couldn’t be eaten yet, and Zheng Weili was craving vegetables desperately. You wouldn’t die from not eating vegetables for a few days, but the feeling when going to the bathroom, only the person experiencing it would know. 

She was tired of it, luckily Jiang Ning, the encyclopedia, lived next door. 

“It’s simple, you just need water.” 

Jiang Ning didn’t hide anything. “We collected a lot of mung beans and red beans in the office building. If we sprout them, it’s enough to eat for a long time.” 

After explaining the general steps, she didn’t forget to report good news. “The hydroponic lettuce will be ready to harvest in another half a month. After we finish this crop, I’ll teach you how to grow them.” 

Zhang Chao recalled the taste of the braised pork, he was unwilling to sit idly and asked, “If we go farther away, can we still find supplies?” 

It will only get harder in the future. Jiang Ning encouraged them to prepare ahead, “I’ve been studying medical books recently and don’t have time to go out to collect supplies. If you have time, you can go out. It seems like it’s getting colder these days. Getting some firewood would be good.” 

Lu Yu joked, “Anning just needs to stay in, she could all rely on her medical skills to support herself” 

Today, she received another patient, a child rolling in pain from a stomachache, but the parents didn’t rush to the hospital. Instead, they went to the 18th floor to find Jiang Ning. 

The child had a weak stomach, and it was likely caused by drinking dirty rainwater. 

The parents had food in their hands but didn’t dare to reveal it. In the end, they took off the gold ring from their finger and gave it to Jiang Ning. 

Jiang Ning carried her child upstairs but didn’t let the parents follow her. 
 

Doing acupressure massage followed by acupuncture relieved a lot of pain. Jiang Ning reminded the parents to boil water before drinking it and, if possible, to use purification tablets. 

She threw the gold ring into her space and after a while, noticed it had disappeared. This made Jiang Ning even more determined. If she could collect supplies through medical practice, then there was no need to take risks outside. Some supplies in her space could also be used to navigate a way forward. 

The flooding continued, and life went on as usual. 

Huo Yishen completed his dog training task and saw Jiang Ning, sweating profusely, at the door. “Want to spar?” 

Um, of course, she hoped to spar with a master, but wasn’t he afraid of being picked? 

“Sure.” Since he wasn’t afraid of fierce moves, what did she have to worry about? 

Huo Yishen became smarter. “Doudou, take Coke to play.” 

The living room had been tidied up by Jiang Ning and unnecessary items were put away, making it look quite spacious. 

As they sparred, both were much more composed this time. 

Knowing he was skilled, Jiang Ning didn’t hold back, aiming for his vital points and incorporating some feints into her moves. 

A flicker of surprise passed through his deep eyes. “You’ve learned quite a bit.” 

She was always a jack of all trades, master of none. Her moves were irregular, and she adapted to the situation. In her past life, she had learned quite a few ruthless techniques just to survive the apocalypse. 

During the sparring, Huo Yishen could sense her aura. She seemed like a completely different person from usual. It resembled the fierceness that she had from that day when she sliced someone’s arm. 

He somewhat admired her and pointed out the flaws in her movements while sparring and helping her adjust them. 

“Do you exercise by yourself every day?” Jiang Ning gained a lot from sparring. “How about we exchange pointers regularly?” 

After two hours of sparring, she was even more formidable than he had imagined. Huo Yishen was sweating profusely. “Sure.” 

The next day, when Doudou came over, she brought not only snacks but also noodles and eggs. 

With a free coach, Jiang Ning gladly accepted. 

When Huo Yishen returned Coke, the eggs, vegetables, and noodles were ready. 

“The eggs are showing signs of spoiling. They’ll probably go bad in a few more days.” Sitting down to eat noodles, Jiang Ning reminded 1801, “If the quantity isn’t much, finish them as soon as possible. If you can’t finish them, make them into salted eggs.” 

Salted eggs were a bit fishy but it lasted a bit longer. 

Huo Yishen pondered, “How do you make salted eggs?” 

“Clean the eggshells with high proof liquor, moisten them, roll them in salt, then wrap them in plastic wrap and seal them in a plastic bag.” 

Jiang Ning chatted as she ate, “Also, it’s too humid. Doudou has developed eczema. You should apply some medicine on her.” 

There were plenty of medicines he brought back, but all the outer packaging had been removed. Huo Yishen didn’t know which one to use. “Thanks, please help me find it later.” 

Jiang Ning cooked the meal, and Huo Yishen washed the dishes. 

There were various kinds of medicines, and it took a while to find them. She applied the medicine to Doudou’s skin. “Don’t scratch it. It will leave scars.” 

“Sister, you’re so nice your just like my mom.” 

Jiang Ning was speechless, and Coke whimpered beside her. It wanted to be pampered too! 

Dogs were good in many ways, but they were particularly jealous and never learned their lesson. 

As soon as Xiao Bai and Da hui got on the couch next to her, Coke would immediately come over and push them off, then snuggle into her arms. 

Even though it had a good relationship with Doudou, it would still squeeze in to nudge her. 

By petting its head in various ways, she managed to coax the jealous king. 

When leaving, Jiang Ning saw Huo Yishen struggling in the kitchen, he’s rolling the eggs in salt repeatedly, he can’t even decide if there was too much or too little. 

Indeed, nobody is perfect. 

His appearance and skills are flawless, but he’s also clueless about life.