Reborn as a Happy Wife in a Rural Family
Chapter 72: The Base

Chapter 72: Chapter 72: The Base

When Xiao Yunjing brought the chubby little thing out, Gu Qingli instantly fell in love with it, as she had always loved puppies.

She nodded repeatedly, joyously pecking Xiao Yunjing’s face and said, "Thank you, I love it very much."

She really enjoyed being pampered by him.

As soon as the little creature smelled her scent, it whimpered happily and seemed to like her a lot. It even playfully rolled around in her arms.

Gu Qingli was so delighted that she couldn’t help but find the little white tiger utterly adorable. If Xiao Yunjing hadn’t been present, she might have even fed the little creature some Spiritual spring water.

"I knew you’d like it," Xiao Yunjing indulgently pinched her face.

"Third, we’ll head back first," said Eldest Brother Xiao, carrying the big White Tiger, while Second Brother Xiao carried the big black bear.

"Alright, we’ll be back soon. Peel off their skins first when you get back," shouted Xiao Yunjing. He anticipated that they would have enough material to make two large cloaks after processing those two pelts, with some to spare for a robe.

"No problem, you two be careful," replied Eldest Brother Xiao, before he and Second Brother Xiao left with their burdens.

"Do you want to go check out our base?" Xiao Yunjing asked Gu Qingli after the others left.

"Is it far?"

"Not far."

"Then let’s go have a look."

"Alright."

Xiao Yunjing picked her up and flew deeper into the mountains once again.

That far?

Gu Qingli guessed that it must be a hundred-mile journey.

Before long, they finally landed in a large valley surrounded by mountains on three sides.

There were many people in the valley, all of whom were digging caves. When they saw the couple, they stopped and bowed in greeting.

"Greetings, Master, Madam."

The synchronized shout of a few hundred people was quite loud.

Gu Qingli looked at Xiao Yunjing, wondering if making such a loud noise would have any impact.

Xiao Yunjing understood her concern and replied, "It’s fine. There’s no one within a hundred miles of here."

Gu Qingli nodded in relief.

With such a large distance, even if they shouted themselves hoarse, no one would hear them.

Afterward, the couple checked the caves, which were dug with two rooms each and spaced ten feet apart from one another.

It was still in its early stages and would take some time before completion.

As they strolled around the valley, they also discovered a pond in the middle, which solved their water supply problem.

Gu Qingli couldn’t help but admire Xiao Yunjing’s skill in choosing the location.

"Will supplies be carried in by people?" Gu Qingli thought of another problem. With so many people living here, they would need to eat and drink.

And the consumption would be considerable every day.

Her Space would be suitable for transporting supplies.

Xiao Yunjing led her to a spot and said, "I’m planning to dig a tunnel from here to the outside of the mountain. I reckon it will take about a year to complete. Also, if anything happens, we can retreat here. What do you think, Li’er?"

"If you think it’s feasible, then it is. I know nothing about this field," Gu Qingli was surprised that Xiao Yunjing would consult her opinion on such an important matter.

She didn’t know a damn thing!

She had only seen tunnel warfare on TV.

"Heh heh, my Li’er is so smart. Just a little hint, and she understands everything." It wasn’t flattery; Li’er was genuinely smart. That day, when he found out about her little scheme in the wasteland, he only had to ask her once back home what she had been looking at in the field, and she immediately understood what he meant.

Gu Qingli pursed her lips. She wasn’t particularly smart; she was just older than most people, that was all.

During this period of living a laid-back life, she rarely used her brain to think about problems.

She felt as if she were a naïve and adorable fifteen- or sixteen-year-old girl.

Now she understood why girls who were pampered from a young age were called "foolish and sweet."They lived out their lives with strong limbs and simple minds, never developing much intelligence.

Thinking back to the days when she wasn’t pampered, life was tough, and every day was spent strategizing and trying to outwit others, but at least she had her wits about her.

But such a life was genuinely exhausting. Hmm, perhaps she could balance it with her current life. She decided she would treat a few patients another day, returning to her old line of work.

Presumably, Wuqing and the others should be almost ready by now.

Gu Qingli desperately missed modern cellphones at this moment. With a single message, she could know how things were progressing.

Gu Qingli sighed deeply. She shouldn’t even dream of such conveniences in this lifetime.

After spending an hour in the base and Xiao Yunjing making some arrangements, the couple returned home.

They also designated one person to protect the five cubs.

When they arrived home, the yard was bustling with activity. Many villagers had come over to watch Eldest Brother Xiao and Second Brother Xiao process the two huge creatures.

Xiao Yunjing naturally lent a hand upon his return, while Gu Qingli fed some Spiritual spring water to the little creature indoors before coming out to help.

"TSK, TSK, TSK... The Xiao brothers are so lucky to find these two big things," said one of two hunters who often went into the mountains, chatting enviously and jealously from the back of the crowd.

"Don’t be envious; these creatures can only be found deep in the mountains unless you’re seeking death."

"I wouldn’t dare."

Gu Qingli pretended not to hear their conversation. She went over and saw that the skins, meat, bones, and bear paws of the two large creatures had been neatly cut and set aside.

Gu Qingli immediately helped carry the items into the house.

"Mom, are we going to sell the meat?" Gu Qingli asked Ms. Jiang, who was sorting the meat.

"Your father said we’ll sell those four bear paws and the tiger bones, but we’ll keep the rest for ourselves. Li’er, do you want to sell it all or keep it all?"

"Heh heh, Mom, can you save the tiger bones for me? I want to use them to make medicinal wine."

Tiger bones were a valuable resource. Combined with the herbs from her Space, they would be very effective in treating rheumatism and injuries from falls.

In this backward society, many people suffered from rheumatism, especially women. Some women didn’t even have enough time for their confinement after giving birth and went straight to work in the water.

Ms. Wu suffered from rheumatism.

With these tiger bones, she could make a huge batch of medicinal wine, which would cure many people.

"You know how to make it?" Ms. Jiang asked skeptically.

Gu Qingli blinked and said, "Mom, I’ve read all the medical books at home, and there are recipes for medicinal wine in them."

"Then you can have them. We’ll sell the bear paws; they’re hard to prepare and too hairy," Ms. Jiang agreed briskly.

"Thank you, Mom," Gu Qingli said sweetly.

"Don’t mention it. You’re making wine, not wasting it," Ms. Jiang truly wanted to pinch her soft face, wishing Gu Qingli were her own daughter.

"Mom, there are so many people watching outside, should we share some meat with them?"

Ms. Jiang shook her head, looked at her seriously, and said, "No, we don’t owe them anything. If they get used to it, they’ll gossip about us not being charitable whenever we don’t share something. In short, a handful of rice feeds gratitude, but a bushel of rice feeds hatred. Understand?"

"I understand," Gu Qingli nodded. Today, her understanding of her mother-in-law had risen to a new level.

It was no wonder she was the daughter of a Libationer family. Although not the primary wife’s daughter, her insights and understanding were truly impressive.