Chapter 99: Sleep, Eat!

Jiang Rou tidied her clothes and collected her thoughts, adapting to the discomfort between her legs before slowly stepping out of the bedroom.

At that moment, she truly understood why so many novels liked to depict the female lead nearly tumbling to the ground the moment she got out of bed after her first time.

This cliché was all too real!

Taking a deep breath to maintain her composure, she pushed open the door and stepped outside.

In the courtyard, Zhou Xiaohua was playing, while Zhou Xiaochuan, donned in a straw hat, was diligently working the land with a small hoe, pretending to farm.

A few days ago, Jiang Rou had planted some peas, which needed to climb up to grow.

Before leaving, Zhou Chongshan had left some bamboo sticks behind.

Zhou Xiaochuan was currently relying on his strength to plant the bamboo sticks into the ground, piecing them together to form a trellis for the climbing plants.

The two children were engrossed in their own worlds and did not notice Jiang Rou’s presence.

Clearing her throat, Jiang Rou called out in her slightly hoarse voice.

“Xiaochuan, Xiaohua.”

Hearing the call, both children quickly looked up.

The moment Zhou Xiaohua saw Jiang Rou, her eyes lit up. She immediately ran over excitedly, dashing to Jiang Rou’s side.

She lifted her head, her big eyes staring at Jiang Rou.

Jiang Rou reached out and gently patted her head.

Zhou Xiaochuan was momentarily stunned before slowly walking over.

“The courtyard has already been cleaned, the chicks have been fed, and the plants have been watered. Just give me a little more time, and I can finish building the trellis.” He said to Jiang Rou with a serious expression.

Everything in the household had been managed in an orderly and proper manner.

His words implied that Jiang Rou didn’t need to worry.

Jiang Rou felt comforted by this.

“Then, have you and Xiaohua eaten?” she asked.

“We have.” Zhou Xiaochuan nodded. “Dad brought breakfast and lunch. We both ate.”

Hearing this, Jiang Rou felt more at ease.

But…

Lunch?!

She looked up at the sun again.

Judging by the angle, it was already afternoon.

She had actually slept for so long that she had missed lunch.

At noon—

Zhou Zhongshan had brought lunch home. He had once pushed open the door and stepped inside to check on Jiang Rou.

At that moment, the man had hesitated, unsure whether he should wake her up.

But seeing Jiang Rou curled up in the blanket, sleeping so soundly, Zhou Zhongshan ultimately decided to let her rest a little longer.

He quietly left the bedroom.

And so, Jiang Rou slept straight until the afternoon.

And Zhou Xiaochuan and Zhou Xiaohua both knew about it!

Even though Jiang Rou had a strong mentality, she couldn’t help but blush at that moment.

How embarrassing it was, especially in front of the children.

For once, she felt flustered and nervously swallowed.

“Um… what… what did Dad say?”

“Dad said to be quiet and not wake you up.”

“Not that… I mean… did he say anything about my condition?”

“Dad said you were tired.”

Zhou Xiaochuan answered both of Jiang Rou’s questions in succession, his dark, bright eyes continuously glancing at her, noticing the redness on her face.

Was she… running a fever?

When he had a fever before, his whole body felt hot, his face turned red, and he felt dizzy and sleepy.

No wonder she had slept for so long.

Without Jiang Rou realizing it, Zhou Xiaochuan had already come up with a reason for her in his mind.

After hearing Zhou Xiaochuan’s response, Jiang Rou finally felt completely at ease.

“Tired.”

That was indeed a very good reason.

Zhou Xiaochuan added: “Dad also saved a meal for you.”

Hearing this, Zhou Xiaohua immediately understood. She quickly reached out, grabbed Jiang Rou’s hand, and pulled her along toward the meal.

Sleep, sleep, eat, eat!

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On this day, the two children were exceptionally well-behaved.

After Jiang Rou finished eating, she rested for a while. Taking advantage of the children’s inattentiveness, she secretly entered the Spiritual Space to recover her energy.

If she had waited for her body to heal naturally, she might have needed to sleep for several more days. The effects of the Lingbao Space were extraordinary.

By the time Jiang Rou came out, her whole demeanor had improved significantly—her energy, spirit, and vitality all restored.

She then busied herself with handling the matters ahead.

Jiang Rou first went to Zhao Guifen’s house next door, bringing the fabric that Zhao Guifen had entrusted her to get.

“This looks great! Sister Rou, you have such a good eye. The fabric you picked is really beautiful, and it feels nice to the touch.” Zhao Guifen exclaimed.

Holding the brand-new fabric, she was overjoyed, her face beaming with a radiant smile.

But the things Jiang Rou brought were not just fabric.

She also gifted some candy and even brought paper and pens for Da Huzi and Xiao Huzi.

Zhao Guifen was so delighted that she grabbed Jiang Rou’s hand, eager to acknowledge her as her own sister.

After leaving Zhao Guifen’s house, Jiang Rou immediately headed to Lin Yulan’s home.

“Sister Yulan, it’s me, Jiang Rou. Are you home?”

“I’m here, Sister Rou. Just come in directly.” Lin Yulan’s voice came from inside the house.

Jiang Rou walked in with the candy.

This was not her first time visiting Lin Yulan’s home, but this time, she seemed especially cautious, glancing around as she walked.

She was looking for Lin Yuyao’s presence.

“Sister Rou, come sit down! After making a trip to the city, you must find our little place here unbearable now, right?”

Lin Yulan had been writing a letter earlier. There were some sheets of paper, a fountain pen, and a bottle of ink on the table.

She quickly put them away before pouring Jiang Rou a glass of water.

The two of them sat facing each other, chatting.

Jiang Rou smiled and shook her head. “Sister Yulan, every place has its own charm. The city is convenient for living, but the air isn’t as fresh as on our island. I still prefer life here—simple and joyful.”

Hearing Jiang Rou’s words, Lin Yulan was somewhat surprised.

But at the same time, she also felt a bit happy.

“Sister Rou, it’s really great that you think this way! I also love life on the island—so simple, and with fewer people around.” Lin Yulan said with a smile, a hint of emotion in her tone. “If only Yuyao could think like you, that would be wonderful…”

At the mention of Lin Yuyao’s name, Jiang Rou discreetly glanced around once again.

She followed along with the conversation and asked: “Sister Yulan, I haven’t seen your cousin today?”

“Her dormitory is ready, so she’s still staying at the Military Camp. If she lived with me all the time, people would start gossiping.”

Jiang Rou nodded after hearing this.

The person she was most wary of at the moment was Lin Yuyao. After all, she had been reborn and was still the original female lead.

Now that Lin Yuyao had entered the Military Camp, she couldn’t come and go as she pleased. Moving forward, she wouldn’t be appearing in the compound frequently.

Upon realizing this, Jiang Rou felt significantly more at ease.

She took out some wedding candies.

“Sister Yulan, take these. Consider them wedding candies from me and Chongshan.”

“Oh, wedding candies! Then I’ll gladly accept them. I can see that you and your husband are becoming more and more loving…”

Lin Yulan teased Jiang Rou with a few playful remarks before asking about her recent experiences with the two children.