Chapter 399

A separate room was arranged for Lu Lu Qiao. Lu Lu Qiao had Xiao Little Cangcang tell the large green snake that it was too late today and she would go find it at five o'clock tomorrow morning.

Before going to sleep, Zhang Zhang Huixin came to find Lu Lu Qiao, her voice choked with sobs as she said, "Lu Qiao, thank you for taking my affairs to heart. If it weren't for you, I still wouldn't be able to leave that courtyard. I don't have much ability, but you saved my life. From now on, you are my own sister."

Lu Lu Qiao also comforted her softly: "It's okay, it's all in the past. Let's all look forward; life will only get better and better."

She then gave her some peace of mind: "The food factory established by our neighborhood office is now developing new products and is hiring a large number of workers. No matter how you look at it, Sister Zhang, you actually meet the requirements."

Actually, come to think of it, those young people from the city who went to the mountains and countryside at sixteen or seventeen should be remembered and given special care.

These young people from the city gave their youth and sweat for this era.

North of Jiangcheng, there is a bridge that was built by a group of female educated youth who were organized into a women's company.

At that time, the oldest among them was 22, and the youngest was only 17.

"Sister Zhang, don't worry. With your nearly six years of experience as an 'inserted youth,' the food factory will definitely give you a spot."

She then emphasized: "It's a spot for a permanent worker, not a temporary one."

Zhang Zhang Huixin wiped her tears and left Lu Lu Qiao's room with a smile.

This must be what the books mean by "after the extreme of adversity comes prosperity."

Lu Lu Qiao slept early and woke up early. At the agreed-upon time, she followed Xiao Little Cangcang to the hillside they had decided on.

The morning light, like the softest gossamer, slowly brushed over the awakening mountains and forests.

The air was transparently cool, carrying the scent of moist earth and the fragrance of new leaves. Breathing it deeply into her lungs, her whole being felt as if it had been washed clean and clear.

The trees that had been hidden deep in the thick shade last night were now clearly stretching out their forms.

The mountains covered in green trees were dyed by the morning glow, presenting layers upon layers of deep and light green.

The crowns of those tall trees caught the first rays of pure light; the leaves were so thin they were almost transparent, their veins clearly visible, with edges tinged with a faint golden rim bestowed by the rising sun.

The wild rhododendrons were in full bloom, spreading across the hillside like glowing red and pink clouds.

Clusters of pure white wild flowers were nestled among the moist green leaves; their petals were like congealed fat, their fragrance clear and rich, diffusing in wisps on the morning breeze.

And on the hillside where she stood, little blue and purple flowers were scattered like jewels, quietly adorning the depths of the grass.

Morning dew hung on the delicate petals, exquisite and translucent, making those soft colors even more vivid and full, as if they were about to drip off at any moment.

Lu Lu Qiao hadn't expected the mountain forest in the morning light to be so beautiful.

Looking up, the mountains were layered and green, very steep; although they gave a sense of oppression, it was more of a shock and awe from nature itself.

The large green snake called out happily: 【Little Master, Little Master, have you finished all the tasks you entrusted to me?】

Lu Lu Qiao smiled and said, "Yes, you did a great job. Do you want to see the ocean? I'm going to Dayu Island tomorrow. If you want to go, I'll come pick you up."

The green snake went completely stiff.

【Really? Can I go too? But, but... how do I go?】

"I have my own ways."

Lu Lu Qiao took a bag of beef jerky out of her space and asked, "Do you like eating beef jerky?" Then she took out a basin filled with spiritual water.

Little Little Huacai and Tuntun didn't need to be invited and gathered around the basin to drink.

The green snake already had keen senses, and that basin of water emitted an alluring, sweet fragrance.

It was even more attractive to it than the beef jerky.

The green snake swam over, stretched its head out, and took a sip. From head to tail, a warm energy enveloped it like sunlight.

Good stuff, wow! No wonder the Little Master is called a little fairy.

Halfway through drinking, the green snake suddenly remembered its welcome gift.

Not far away was its lair.

It said to Lu Lu Qiao: 【Little Master, I prepared a welcome gift for you. I'll go get it now.】

Xiao Little Cangcang also asked Lu Lu Qiao curiously: 【What will it prepare? I asked several times, but it wouldn't tell me.】

Lu Lu Qiao didn't expect that what the green snake was curling its tail around was actually a large, crystal-clear stone emitting five-colored light.

Looking closer, Lu Lu Qiao asked in surprise, "Where did you get this?"

It was actually fluorite.

Although fluorite looked very ordinary now, in a few decades, it would become a precious national resource.

And the piece of fluorite in her hand was truly too beautiful.

It was half the size of a soccer ball, a very complete crystal, transparent, and one could see colors like clouds and mist inside.

This was fluorite with a pink gradient. It was a large piece of gem-grade fluorite.

What shocked Lu Lu Qiao was that the associated mineral beneath it was actually amethyst.

Lu Lu Qiao's knowledge in these areas wasn't comprehensive, but it seemed like associated minerals wouldn't have amethyst.

Then what was this purple stone?

The green snake also said excitedly: 【Little Master, I found it in a cave below the valley opposite. Do you like it?】

Lu Lu Qiao nodded with a smile: "I like it, of course I like it. What a beautiful color."

After the four little ones were full and satisfied, Lu Lu Qiao put the basin into her space, including the green snake's welcome gift. When such a large piece of fluorite was just put into the space, Lu Lu Qiao noticed a slight change in the space.

With a thought, Lu Lu Qiao didn't avoid the four little ones and entered the space herself.

The other three were already used to it, but it was the green snake's first time seeing it, and it was so surprised that it stiffened its body, standing there like a large green bamboo pole without moving.

At this moment, Lu Lu Qiao looked at the newly acquired fluorite placed on the shelf.

When she put it into the space, her intent was to place it next to that large diamond.

And this row of wooden shelves was filled with the gems Lu Lu Qiao had obtained.

Lu Lu Qiao placed both hands on these crystal-clear gems and closed her eyes slightly. After a while, Lu Lu Qiao put her hands down. Although it hadn't leveled up, the space should be leveling up very soon.

After Lu Lu Qiao came out of the space, the green snake asked Lu Lu Qiao excitedly: 【Little Master, do you want to go see the cave with the beautiful stones?】

Lu Lu Qiao checked the time and nodded: "Okay, Xiao Qing, lead the way and let us see."

Xiao Qing darted forward happily.

It didn't need Lu Lu Qiao to carry it, but Lu Lu Qiao and Xiao Little Cangcang also deliberately slowed down.

After all, Little Little Huacai and Tuntun were still following.

But it only took a few minutes to reach that cave.

Xiao Qing said happily: 【My speed is faster now too.】

Lu Lu Qiao placed her palm on its head: "You will be even faster in the future."

A surge of energy enveloped the top of Xiao Qing's head.

Xiao Qing felt so comfortable that it felt like it could grow wings and fly.

It pointed ahead: 【The cave is behind the bushes. I drilled in from below.】