Chapter 91

Immersed in a warm embrace, Li Feifei slowly rose, tidied her clothes, and said, "The vegetables and rice in the greenhouse should be ready for harvest today; I'll go get busy. Besides, the upgrade materials for Panshi Fortress are lacking only energy stones—I'll bring over the bodhi fruit I've picked these two days, remember to eat them."

Li Qingxuan looked at Li Feifei, a relieved smile curling at the corner of his mouth, "Let me go with you to have a look."

Having said that, he pulled Feifei toward the greenhouse.

Inside the greenhouse, a mixed scent of earth and fresh plant fragrance washed over them; in the neatly arranged planting troughs, greenery flourished, teeming with life.

Bluish-tinged tomatoes hung heavy on the vines, cucumber vines dotted with tiny yellow flowers, broad-leaved lettuce clustered together, and in the deepest rice paddies, the rice stalks had quietly bowed, shedding a faint golden glow, presenting a scene of imminent bounty.

"Look, Qingxuan ge!" Li Feifei's eyes sparkled with excitement as she hurried to the nearest tomato trellis, gently cradling a ripe fruit; its hefty feel and vivid color made her smile even brighter, "They've grown wonderfully! These are enough to feed us for a while, with plenty left to store. The rice will be ready to harvest soon—this year's yield is even better than expected."

Li Qingxuan scanned the surroundings, seeing the abundance nurtured in this small plot, his tense nerves eased a bit.

He walked over to Li Feifei, also reaching out to pluck a tomato, feeling the vigorous vitality hidden beneath its cool, smooth skin.

"Mm, thanks to you. With these, our confidence is stronger, and we can even set aside some for trade."

"Of course," Li Feifei said, slightly raising her head, a hint of pride curling at the corner of her mouth as she lifted her chin.

Li Feifei, as usual, applied her ability to these plants, using the mechanical arm to harvest and reap; the two walked to the bodhi tree base and picked the fruits.

Li Qingxuan gently picked up a fruit and slowly brought it to his mouth; instantly, an indescribable sweet coolness burst on his tongue, sliding down his throat like a pure spring of life, gently infusing his body.

An even more wondrous change occurred on the spiritual layer; that cool sensation surged like a spring straight to the crown of his head, bringing an indescribable sense of exhilaration and wonder.

"How do you feel?" Li Feifei asked, looking at him with concern.

Li Qingxuan's lips curled slightly into a satisfied smile: "My mind feels exceptionally clear and comfortable."

Li Qingxuan ate the remaining nine fruits, then the two walked hand in hand back to the fortress.

Not letting Li Feifei continue laboring, he had her sit on the sofa, then Li Qingxuan went into the kitchen to start cooking.

Not long after, a splendid lunch, rich in color, aroma, and flavor, was neatly laid out on the table.

Zhao Ling'er Sisters were summoned by Li Feifei; Li Qingxuan assigned Zhao Ling'er to deliver food to Huang Rong, and Zhao Ling'er looked astonished: "Ah? Another person coming?"

Li Feifei explained the situation to the two sisters; Zhao Ling'er nodded, took the tray, and said, "Understood, Feifei sister—I'll go right away."

Having said that, Zhao Ling'er carried the still-steaming food, following Li Feifei's directions toward the room where Huang Rong rested.

The living room fell temporarily silent, leaving only the aroma of food on the table and the faint crackle of firewood burning in the hearth.

Li Feifei turned to Zhao Shuang'er and said gently, "Shuang'er, are you hungry? Come sit and eat."

Zhao Shuang'er sat down somewhat hesitantly, but her gaze unconsciously drifted toward the direction her sister had left, clearly curious about this newly arrived stranger.

Li Qingxuan picked up his chopsticks and called out, "Don't wait, eat while it's hot. Ling'er will be back after delivering the meal."

Soon after, Zhao Ling'er returned, her face relaxed. "That sister has woken up, looks much better, she took the food and even said thank you." She said this while sitting down beside her sister.

"All good." Li Feifei smiled and nodded, picking up a bite of vegetables and gently placing it in Zhao Ling'er's bowl, "Hurry and eat while it's hot, the food will get cold."

The four began to eat, the atmosphere harmonious.

Li Feifei casually mentioned the greenhouse's bounty: "Qingxuan ge, this afternoon I plan to sort today's harvested vegetables and rice—perfect for setting aside some as trade goods."

Li Qingxuan swallowed his food, nodded, and said, "Just handle it; you know trade better than I do."

"Mm, I got it." Li Feifei replied, then turned to the Ling'er sisters: "Ling'er, Shuang'er, this afternoon come with me to the warehouse to help organize? It'll also familiarize you with our supplies."

The two sisters quickly nodded, answering in unison, "Okay, Feifei sister!"

Lunch ended amid warm, everyday conversation.

Zhao Ling'er and Zhao Shuang'er exchanged a smile, their eyes sparkling with curiosity and enthusiasm for the new task.

They quickly cleared the dishes, briskly wiped the table clean, then trotted after Li Feifei, who had already risen.

Li Feifei acted swiftly, leading the two sisters through the warm, comfortable living area; their footsteps echoed in the open space as they headed toward the passage connecting the deep fortress to the storage room.

Pushing open the heavy isolation door, a scent of dried grain, leather, and a faint metallic tang washed over them, carrying a hint of time's settlement—this was the aroma of stored supplies.

The storage room's interior was spacious; with the overhead lights, one could see rows of sturdy alloy shelves neatly arranged, holding various supplies sorted by category: bagged grains, sealed cans, bottled drinking water, bundled cloth, tool parts, and also recently harvested vegetable baskets still fragrant, carefully placed near the entrance in a ventilated spot.

In the corner, several bags of plump, full-grain rice stood out, each grain round and lustrous, their white hue glowing warmly in the light.

"Come, let's first tidy up today's freshly harvested vegetables and rice," Li Feifei pointed to the harvest near the entrance, her tone gentle but clear, "Sort the vegetables by type into baskets and place them on this area's shelves, handling them gently to avoid bruising. Check the rice bags' seals, then move them to that dry corner and stack them neatly. Ling'er, you're in charge of sorting the vegetables. Shuang'er, since you're less strong, follow me to tidy the rice."

"Understood, Feifei sister!" Zhao Ling'er replied crisply, immediately crouching to carefully separate tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, etc.; though her motions were a bit unfamiliar, she was focused.

Zhao Shuang'er also nodded firmly, imitating Li Feifei as she tried to move a sack of rice not light in weight, her little face flushing from the effort.

Li Feifei demonstrated how to check bag openings and carry items, while softly explaining the storage room's zoning and where things were kept: "... the tools on that shelf should be returned to their original place after use... the box in the corner holds medical supplies like gauze and alcohol, available as needed... these sealed boxes contain energy stones."

Her voice echoed in the spacious storage room, both guiding them and helping the sisters integrate more quickly into the fortress's operational system.

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