The Country Maiden: Fields and Leisure
Chapter 293 Consolidation Reward

Chapter 293: Chapter 293 Consolidation Reward

Just a few days ago, I was worrying about taking back the butler’s authority, and today I’m supposed to bask in her glory? Where in the world does such good fortune come from?

At first, I sympathized with Wang Laozhu because he was a sick person, and I also thought about repaying the debt for Wang Yongzhu’s previous life, so I didn’t bother about it.

But if they think they can treat me like a soft persimmon to squeeze, they’ve got another thing coming.

Wang Laozhu didn’t have the guts to speak up, never knowing that such a young girl could be so fierce! Looking at the shattered rocks by her feet, Wang Laozhu hurriedly nodded his head.

If he had acted like this earlier, wouldn’t it have saved him from his own anger? Wang Yongzhu was speechless.

Old Granny Zhang, seeing her daughter straighten out the old man and the whole family with one move, was elated inside and hurriedly covered the box and went back to her room.

Song Chongjin watched Wang Yongzhu’s retreating figure, couldn’t help but cover his mouth, and suppressed the soft smile in his eyes.

Wang Laozhu steadied his nerves, only then did he see Song Chongjin, and his old face turned red immediately, embarrassed that his own daughter had frightened him so much that he dared not say a word, and now an outsider had witnessed it.

After some recollection, he remembered that it was Song Chongjin’s medicine that had healed his eldest son’s leg, so he mustered his spirit again, "Chongjin, I must thank you! Your medicine is truly miraculous. My eldest used your medicine and today he’s already able to stand and take a few steps! I owe you a great debt!"

Hearing this, Song Chongjin reflexively looked at Wang Yongzhu.

The smile that lingered in his eyes now carried a hint of teasing as he looked her way.

Wang Yongzhu glared at him.

Song Chongjin came back to his senses, his face revealing nothing, and simply said, "Congratulations to Big Brother Wang, I’m glad the medicine worked for him!"

Despite expressing congratulations, his face showed no joy.

Only then did Wang Yongfu come around and, with tears in his eyes, excitedly supported Jindou and Jinhoo as they approached Song Chongjin, "Song Brothers! Thank you!"

Song Chongjin remained the same, "Big Brother Wang is too kind. As I said before, I gave the medicine as a way to repay Yongzhu for saving my life. If you want to thank someone, thank Yongzhu!"

Wang Yongzhu always felt there was something off about this. What did Song Chongjin just say?

Right, he called me Yongzhu?

Was that with my permission and agreement?

However, Wang Yongfu wouldn’t let him refuse, resting against a pillar as he had Jindou and Jinhoo kneel to kowtow to Song Chongjin.

Song Chongjin took two steps back, avoiding the gesture by moving behind Wang Yongzhu, unwilling to accept this kind of ceremony.

Wang Yongzhu gritted her teeth, "Who allowed you to call me Yongzhu?"

So, just because our friendliness level upgraded to friendly, you started calling me Yongzhu? Who agreed to this?

Before Song Chongjin could speak, Lady Jiang tentatively brought out the food with a trembling hand.

Wang Yongzhu, who had been hungry for most of the day, couldn’t let her anger prevent people from eating, but the stone table in the courtyard had been smashed by her.

Jinhoo was quick-witted, immediately carrying out a wooden table from inside the house.

Wang Yongzhu had wanted to send Song Chongjin away, but for the sake of friendliness, she endured it.

Wang Yongping approached the table nervously, holding his bowl and hardly daring to sit firmly on the stool underneath him, worried that his sister might erupt again and he would need to escape quickly.

Song Chongjin, on the other hand, sat down with ease, without a care, impressing Wang Yongping from the bottom of his heart. No wonder, Song Brothers were the real deal.

Without a word from Wang Yongzhu, no one else dared to leave, and they just gathered around the table, watching the three of them eat.

Wang Yongping found he couldn’t swallow his food, stealing glances at his sister and Song Chongjin, both of whom appeared completely calm.

This level of composure was something he, Wang Yongping, would never achieve in his lifetime.

After Old Granny Zhang secured the box, she came out only to find herself unable to shower enough love on her daughter.

In her life, bearing such a daughter was her greatest pride, worth more than birthing seventeen or eighteen sons!

Such a thick and heavy gold bracelet, and her daughter had unblinkingly adorned her with it. Whose daughter was so filial?

Ah, she could die happy!

After the meal, Song Chongjin knew better than to overstay, as Wang Yongzhu might just kick him out, so he took his leave very appropriately.

This time, without anyone saying a word, Old Granny Zhang brought out the last jar of meat sauce and handed it to Song Chongjin and unexpectedly spoke a few words, "Chongjin, we really owe you big today! And about our eldest’s leg, really, I don’t know how to thank you enough. I know you love this, and it’s the last jar we have left in the house. Take it with you to enjoy! If you ever want to eat the food I cook again, you’re welcome anytime!"

Song Chongjin accepted the meat sauce, surprised and flattered, "Auntie, there’s no need for courtesy; don’t treat me like an outsider. If you need anything in the future, just call out to me!"

With that, he nodded to Wang Yongzhu and then turned to leave.

Seeing her daughter looking exhausted, Old Granny Zhang didn’t bother with formalities, "Tired, huh? Go back to your room and rest!" After sending Wang Yongzhu back to her room, she gave orders, "Nobody better disturb your old aunt’s rest, or I’ll beat you dead with my shoe! Hear me?"

No one would dare make a sound after seeing Wang Yongzhu’s performance earlier, even without Old Granny Zhang’s orders.

Everyone quietly went back to their rooms, and for a while, the Wang Family Courtyard was very peaceful.

Wang Yongzhu lay on the kang, finally able to check her points in peace.

Xiao Tiantian had already eagerly opened the system panel:

Host Status:

Clothing: Level 1, 0 points

Food: Level 1, 0 points

Housing: Level 1, 0 points

Travel: Level 1, 0 points

Available points: 130 points (points can be allocated to any of the above options)

Wang Yongzhu’s spirits lifted with the 130 points, as she could now upgrade both the clothing and food functions.

She allocated the points to clothing and food, and the information on the system panel changed accordingly:

Host Status:

Clothing: Level 2, 0 points

Food: Level 2, 0 points

Housing: Level 1, 0 points

Travel: Level 1, 0 points

Available points: 30 points (points can be allocated to any of the above options)

Then Xiao Tiantian’s voice rang out again, "Congratulations to the host for completing the Level 2 tasks in clothing and food. Would the host like to claim the rewards separately or combine them?"

Wang Yongzhu was taken aback. "What’s the difference?"

"If you combine the rewards, they will merge together, resulting in a higher-level reward," the Xiao Tiantian System explained.

Understood.

"Claim the combined reward!"

"Congratulations to the host for completing the Level 2 tasks in clothing and food, and for choosing the combined reward."

Wang Yongzhu then saw a small box added to her item column.

"What’s this?"

Upon clicking on it, a description appeared on the box: Primary Storage Box, with a storage area of one cubic meter, capable of containing non-living mechanism items from the host’s current spacetime.

Wang Yongzhu’s head exploded all at once.

Was this the legendary upscale storage box?

"Wow, host, you’re so lucky! This storage box is a reward that almost nobody gets in the early stages. You’ve struck it rich!" Xiao Tiantian couldn’t help exclaiming.

Wang Yongzhu mulled over the so-called storage box’s function, which was to put non-living things inside for easy access whenever needed.

But this was already quite impressive. Valuable items could be placed inside without worrying about losing them or being stolen.

Thinking this way, Wang Yongzhu carefully placed the recently researched dye formula, which noted the steps for what to do and when, along with some small tips and tricks, into the storage box, immediately feeling much more at ease.