Chapter 895: Just You, With Your Endless Trivial Nonsense

After finishing the meal and just as they were clearing the bowls and chopsticks, Chunxiao suddenly said, "Second Sister, didn't you say you'd go to Inner Mongolia to see if you could get some milk powder? Why haven't I seen any?"

The moment she spoke, Xiao Fu flew into a rage: "It's just you, with your endless trivial nonsense! What does it have to do with you?"

Liu Chuxue let out a cold 'tsk': "You said it yourself: I went to Inner Mongolia to see if I could get milk powder. I didn't see any, so naturally I didn't get any. Does that even need asking?"

Chunxiao hadn't expected her father and second sister to turn on her directly: "I was just asking. Why are you speaking to me like this?"

Liu Chuxue stared at her coldly: "Focus on your studies. Stop thinking about causing trouble all day. Even though you are my younger sister, my patience is limited. Don't keep trying to have your cake and eat it too."

She said this on purpose because, right after Chunxiao spoke, Xiao Mu had been glancing around everywhere, which made her feel very uncomfortable.

Before they could say anything more, she continued: "On the second night after we arrived, we were attacked by a wolf pack on the grassland. We barely managed to return safely to the herders' settlement, but the sky was so overcast it seemed ready to snow at any moment. We only had half a day while loading the truck to look around; there was absolutely no time to inquire about milk powder. As soon as we set off, the snow began to fall. You really are my good sister."

Those words carried a sharp irony.

Hearing his daughter's words, Xiao Fu's eyes turned red. He had heard from a fellow worker that traveling on the grassland was most feared for encountering wolves, and escaping alive was a matter of life or death. Thinking of what his own daughter had endured, he choked up for a moment: "Xue, you..."

Liu Chuxue was exhausted now: "Dad, it's in the past. I've returned safely now, so don't worry too much. I'm a bit tired and want to rest early."

She handed the cheese on the cabinet to Xiao Mu: "Keep this cheese safe. It is the product of fermented and concentrated milk; its protein and fat content far exceeds that of milk powder, its nutrients are easier for the human body to absorb, and it is beneficial for intestinal health. Keep it for yourself to eat."

Without looking at Chunxiao again, she turned to Fu Yan Cheng: "It's getting late; you should go back and rest early too."

Fu Yan Cheng nodded: "I'll come pick you up for work tomorrow morning."

Xiao Fu looked surprised: "You're going to work tomorrow? Isn't there always leave granted after a business trip?"

Liu Chuxue, walking out while speaking, said: "I'll work a few more days; the factory will also be closing for the New Year. Tomorrow they will distribute New Year's benefits. I also have matters to report to the Section Chief. I'll pick up the benefits then and won't come in before the New Year."

Xiao Fu thought about it and agreed: "Alright then. You rest early."

Liu Chuxue nodded: "I'll walk Fu Yan Cheng out."

Xiao Fu naturally wouldn't stop her; he turned and told Chunxiao to clear the bowls and chopsticks.

The moment the two stepped out the main gate, Fu Yan Cheng pulled her into his arms: "Xue'er, I'm so glad you're safe. You really scared me half to death. If you hadn't returned soon, I would have prepared to drive out to find you. I'm just glad you returned safely."

Liu Chuxue could feel his fear was genuine, because his body was even trembling: "I've returned safely, haven't I? Besides, I wasn't the only one. And you know my skills best, don't you? Don't worry. I wouldn't dare be overconfident, but I can certainly protect myself."

Fu Yan Cheng held her even tighter: "Precisely because I know your skills, I am even more afraid. I know your nature best. If things ever reached a point of no return, you would definitely not stand idly by. Xue'er, promise me that if you ever encounter danger again, you must ensure your own safety first."

Liu Chuxue nodded heavily: "Okay, I promise you."