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This time, they took a different route and changed their approach, wondering if they would have different experiences. As they journeyed on, they arrived at the second mountain, and the scene before them left them utterly speechless.
Towering trees twisted and turned, as if drawn by some magical force, their lush branches spreading out in all directions. A small stream meandered into the distance, seemingly endless, with red and purple wildflowers blooming along its banks, releasing a gentle fragrance. Trees of varying heights stood tall, all vibrant and full of life. Beneath the trees, in addition to the wildflowers, there were mushrooms of different sizes and varieties, along with some plants whose names they could not recall.
As the two marveled at the beauty around them, a small deer suddenly darted out from the forest, only to vanish back into the depths of the woods in an instant.
"Is there wildlife?" they exclaimed in unison. They had always thought this place was devoid of living creatures since they had not encountered any on the previous mountain, not even mosquitoes. However, the presence of wildlife meant they needed to be more cautious moving forward.
Lai Fu heightened her vigilance, keeping Xiao Xishi closely protected behind her. "Xiao Jie, stay away from that flower!"
Not far ahead, Bai Jie was captivated by a white flower blooming by the roadside that resembled a suona. Just as she leaned in to smell it, Yu Songyu stopped her.
"That’s poisonous; it’s a Mandrake!"
Bai Jie quickly stepped back in fright and steadied herself. "It’s like the toxic flowers that induce sleep or paralysis—don’t touch it, especially its seeds!"
Yu Songyu approached cautiously to examine the pristine white blooms. "This is a Mature Mandrake. If you go to Hainan, you’ll find Herbal Mandrakes by the roadside. It contains Scopolamine, Hyoscyamine, and Atropine; just a tiny bit can make someone drowsy or even unconscious—potentially life-threatening!"
As she spoke, Yu Songyu seemed to recall something and pulled out a sealed bag from her backpack. She searched for spiky ball-like structures on the branches; some had already split open to reveal their seeds inside. Carefully, she collected these seeds into the sealed bag and secured it tightly.
"Xiao Yu, what are you going to do with those? You should throw them away!"
"Do you think only ginseng, reishi mushrooms, goji berries, and foxglove are valuable medicinal herbs? Plants like Shepherd's Purse, Mandrake, Aconite, and Qian Ji are also worth something!"
"You’re right; each has its own uses and market!"
Actually, Yu Songyu kept these seeds for emergencies, as sometimes things could get quite troublesome. This time, they had a bountiful harvest, and on their way back, both of them carried several large bags filled with their finds.
"Oh dear, I haven't had enough fun yet! This place is amazing! We probably haven't even gathered one-tenth of the entire forest."
"There's no choice! It's almost dawn outside; I have to go back!"
"It's fine, you can leave. Recently, you don't have to take me out. I plan to do some research here."
Bai Jie loved this place so much; every day was carefree, and she was definitely enjoying herself.
"That's good, but it seems like the new year is approaching. You..."
Yu Songyu felt a bit worried. Daily life was fine, but she was concerned that if she didn't accompany Bai Jie, she might feel down.
"Oh come on, what are you talking about? I already said I wouldn't accompany you. It's just a year difference; what's the big deal? I have so much to do! Just go on with your life and don't bother me!"
Bai Jie sounded serious; she had been too obsessed lately.
The next morning, as Yu Songyu opened her bedroom door, she saw breakfast already laid out on the table outside.
"Wash your hands quickly; it's time to eat!"
Wang Zhaoran was wearing an apron and took out several rounds of steamed buns from the pot, smiling as he called Yu Songyu over.
His face was beaming with joy; he radiated a strong sense of domesticity.
"Wang Zhaoran, since there's nothing much to do today, let's tidy up and head back to the village!"
Yesterday, they had already settled the wages with the salespeople in advance. Each person received a large fish and two pounds of meat, which was much better than what employees in state-owned enterprises got.
The employees were all smiles and happily headed home, so even if they stayed here, there wasn't much for them to do.
"Great! I'll pack some things to take back!"
Wang Zhaoran's face turned slightly red; every time Yu Songyu mentioned going back, his heart felt warm.
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