Her Cultivation Diary-Chapter 1877 - 1682: Brothers Forever

Everyone whipped out their scorching hot phones, snapping photos endlessly!

"Big White!"

Qiaoqiao was already jumping and cheering as he ran towards the riverbank.

The two geese swung their butts around, and beneath the seemingly smooth and slow water’s surface, their paddling feet almost sparked as they finally caught up with Qiaoqiao’s welcome.

A large group of ducks behind them also got excited, honking along with the geese, creating a noisy and clamorous scene.

Good thing we are here, because if we were close to home, who could withstand such a commotion?

The elders attentively watched the group of ducks, hesitating at this moment: "I heard they need to be raised for three years before they’re good for making old duck soup?"

"That’s right," Wu Lan whispered back, "Brother, don’t worry. Though it’s not yet three years, the soup will still be delicious. In a few days, you’ll be able to try it."

Qiaoqiao hugged Big White and gave him an affectionate kiss. The goose, perfectly familiar with this routine, spread its wings over Qiaoqiao’s back, and they seemed like long-lost brothers, affectionate and clingy.

Song Tan glanced at the riverside beach a couple of times, finding it hard to watch.

She and Qiaoqiao came to the riverside beach every day, yet each meeting felt like a long-awaited reunion. They didn’t seem to mind the cloying routine.

But for Qiaoqiao, Big White was a companion with whom he once shared a snowy biscuit, so no amount of affection was too much.

After the heartfelt reunion, he had another task to assign:

"Big White, we’re going to play in the lotus pond later. Can you lead the ducks around first to check for any snakes or other things?"

Even though the ducks come and go every day among the surrounding rushes and reeds, today there were guests, so it was better to be extra cautious.

Besides, the larger reed marsh up front has ducks laying eggs there frequently, and Chen Chi and the others checked it multiple times every day, so it was relatively safer.

Big White replied with a loud honk, and his sturdy body waddled as he communicated with Goose Sister, leading the group of Spotted Ducks, adding their waddle as they dove into the reeds.

The ducks steadily disappeared into the grass, leaving Yun Feng standing stupefied:

"Wait, can it really understand?"

Qiaoqiao said matter-of-factly, "Our Big White is indeed that smart."

The two little girls had never seen such a big goose, or perhaps the only ones they saw were in pots.

They hesitantly asked, "Brother Qiaoqiao, can we touch Big White?"

Qiaoqiao shook his head, "No, Big White doesn’t like being touched by others."

To be precise, in Big White’s eyes, everyone seemed pitiably small, and it disdainfully regarded them all equally.

It’s unlike Da Wang the little dog that greets everyone with warmth.

Of course, due to its vision, whenever something small approached, it saw them as large and dangerous, becoming irritable and apt to peck at people unexpectedly.

However, Qiaoqiao did not explain this complexity, as the little girls’ eyes quickly shifted to the group of dogs that had gathered around.

The imposing German Shepherd, the spirited Mastiff, the sleek Labrador, and the robust, slender local Dahuang dog...

Importantly, inside the fenced area of the riverside beach, a group of two-month-old fluffy puppies was bouncing joyfully on the grass, their chubby bodies gleaming, truly at the peak of their adorableness!

Wow!

They had never seen such dogs in their neighborhood; they were all fluffy and cute, with barking, playful little puppies!

Even He Tuo couldn’t help but look over—so many dogs!

But then he glanced at Little Ten beside him and felt a bit apprehensive: What if each one was just as vigorous? And with so many dogs, wouldn’t they have to arrange for a new one every day?

He would sneak away from home tonight!

He had to go home!

He Tuo made a secret resolution, but then, beside him, Yun Danqing’s warm and moist hand extended, handing him a freshly plucked young lotus seed.

"Uncle Lun Chuan picked it, and we little ones are sharing."

"Hmph!" He Tuo had moments of happiness today, but mostly he felt quite unhappy.

He didn’t want to eat it, but since his sister hadn’t upset him, he begrudgingly bit into the lotus seed, peeled off the skin, and popped it into his mouth.

The young lotus pod was still tender, and the lotus heart hadn’t fully developed its bitter taste. The slight sweetness of the lotus seed masked it well, making the flavor surprisingly delightful.

He Tuo chewed a couple of times and then glanced at Yun Danqing, who was holding a small lotus pod with a ruined skin on top and four seeds uneaten below.

The little man gave a grunt and then said, "I, I can pluck them for you."

But the bond between little girls is the strongest.

Yun Danqing, having tasted the lotus seed, bounced twice excitedly on the grass in her floral dress:

"Sister, sister! This lotus seed is so delicious!"

Then she cheered, running over to Qin Beibei.

He Tuo: ...

And thinking about the two missed meals, with such tantalizing aromas, yet he still had to go to the mountain to eat...

So bitter, so wronged!

He swore he’d escape tonight!

He vowed!

Meanwhile, Song Tan glanced at the small boat heading towards the center of the lotus pond, then looked at the large crowd, ultimately shaking her head at Lun Chuan.

"There isn’t enough space for everyone. Perhaps we should skip it."

The small boat in the lotus pond could only fit two or three people and had to be rowed manually, mainly used by her and Lun Chuan for flower-viewing and lotus pod picking.

The reed marsh did have a few ancient-style electric boats left by a film crew, but those couldn’t navigate through the densely packed lotus leaves.

Moreover, with so many people, bringing them one by one would take all night...

"Why not just step into the surrounding marshland, take off your shoes, and sink into the mud?"

Everyone perked up: "Will there be snails?"

"Any eels?"

"Will there be leeches?"

This, Song Tan couldn’t guarantee, except to ensure there were no water snakes.

She sincerely suggested, "If you’re afraid, just pick some lotus leaves and admire the lotus flowers."

"Feel free to pick your favorite lotus flowers. You can take them back to put in a vase or fry them later at night."

But even as they inquired fearfully, once it was time to enter the water, everyone lifted their skirts, rolled up their pants, and the two little girls tucked their skirts into their waists, cheerfully wading in—

Lotus leaves, water surface, mud; the scenery wasn’t novel, as they were present in parks. But in the city, parents would never let them get close.

Now—

Their little white feet sank into the mud, experiencing the soft sinking sensation, the water warmed by the sun with lotus leaves providing shade, so warm and comfortable! 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

They burst into laughter, lotus leaves perched freshly atop their heads, swaying, with their feet feeling the sinking sensation...

So much fun!

Brother Qiaoqiao’s home is so much fun!