The rabbit transformed and became rabbit meat.
“It’s all taken care of.”
Xue Yuantong was holding a large basin filled with several kilograms of rabbit meat, which was definitely enough for them to eat.
"Jiang Ning, shall we cook now?" She swallowed her saliva. She hadn't had breakfast and was extremely hungry. She wanted to start the fire right now and cook a dish quickly.
Jiang Ning said, "Didn't we agree to have a picnic? Let's cook at the dam."
Xue Yuantong was stunned. She thought that after dinner, they would go to the river dam for a picnic.
"Ah, then we still need to carry the gas tank over?"
Jiang Ning said calmly: "Let's make a fire right by the river and try a real picnic."
Xue Chuchu, who rarely spoke, said:
"I feel great. I've never felt this way before."
Xue Yuantong thought about it for a while and found it very interesting. She enthusiastically gave instructions:
"Jiang Ning, have you finished your things? Let's go!"
Jiang Ning had finished his preparations early, and saw that the big box was filled with things, including pots and pans, oil drums, flour bags, vegetables, fruits, etc.
There was also a big bottle of Coke that Xue Chuchu brought, which was also placed in it.
The preparations for the picnic were somewhat different from what was described online, and were very down-to-earth.
There was some empty space in the box, so Jiang Ning took the large basin from Xue Yuantong's hand and put it in, and it fit perfectly.
There were several kilograms of rabbit meat in the basin, and Xue Yuantong's fingers had turned slightly white from pressing the meat.
Xue Chuchu asked: "Tongtong, do you have gloves at home? The kind of white gloves used for work."
"Of course, my house is fully equipped." Xue Yuantong's house has a small utility room filled with tools.
"Please help me find one." Xue Chuchu said as she looked at the big box on the ground.
The box was very heavy. Although she could put it on her electric bike and push it to the dam, she still needed someone to hold it on the way.
She didn't want to eat and drink for free, so she just helped to hold the box. She felt more at ease if she could help out.
Jiang Ning knew what she meant, and he said:
"No need to look for gloves, just leave the box to me."
Xue Chuchu looked at the box and said, "It's easier to wear gloves."
"Yeah, Chuchu, what you said makes sense. We should indeed prepare a pair of gloves for Jiang Ning."
Xue Yuantong ran into the house like the wind and ran back quickly.
She slapped the gloves on Jiang Ning's palm:
"Put it on quickly, it's safer."
She, Xue Yuantong, is not an unscrupulous boss. She truly cares about Jiang Ning.
Jiang Ning put on his gloves neatly.
Xue Chuchu: "…it's obviously what I want to wear."
Why didn't the two consider her
Jiang Ning grabbed his gloves and leaned over to move the boxes.
Xue Chuchu was just about to step forward to help. The box was filled with things and must be very heavy. It would take the cooperation of two people to lift it.
The next moment, she saw Jiang Ning lifting the box effortlessly.
It seemed as if what was being moved was not boxes, but cotton.
"Is he that strong?" Xue Chuchu looked surprised and suddenly had this thought.
Jiang Ning held up the box and said, "Lock the door, and let's go."
"Yes, okay." Xue Yuantong was quite obedient.
Jiang Ning left with the box, and Xue Chuchu followed behind him all the time, just in case he couldn't hold on, and was always ready to help.
Jiang Ning turned and went into the house next door.
Xue Chuchu found that Tongtong was locking the door, so she simply didn't follow him in, but said:
"Tongtong, why did you lock my electric bike in the yard? I'll need it later."
Xue Yuantong hesitated for a moment and said, "Jiang Ning is carrying boxes. If we ride the electric scooter, wouldn't that be too cruel to him? I think we should walk him to the river."
Xue Chuchu had never thought about this. She seemed to be misunderstood by Tongtong. She explained:
"I mean, put the boxes on the battery car and transport them to the river."
If I move the boxes to the river, they are too heavy. The bungalow is located several hundred meters away from the river dam and the small plain is so heavy that my arms will definitely be sore!
Xue Yuantong didn't think as much as Chuchu did. She said:
"Jiang Ning is very strong, let him take care of it."
She wanted to show off that Jiang Ning could lift her up with just two fingers, but she felt that it would affect her prestige.
"How strong is it?" Xue Chuchu wondered.
As soon as she finished speaking, she saw Jiang Ning holding the box in one hand and a standard pure water bucket full of water in the other.
Moreover, Jiang Ning's body was very stable and he walked as usual, as if he was not affected at all.
"Please lock the door for me and let's go." Jiang Ning reminded.
The weight of these things was effortless for him.
He practiced magic, cultivated his body, and cultivated his soul. If the three were combined, it would be easy for him to lift a car, let alone these things.
Xue Chuchu stared at Jiang Ning, and her eyes finally changed. She was very clear about the weight of the pure water bucket: 38 kilograms, and it was not easy to carry.
Although we live in a civilized society now, personal bravery is of little use, and money and power are everything, this primitive sense of power still has a great impact on people.
Especially since Jiang Ning is not strong, there is a sense of contrast. If he was a middle-aged fat man moving these things, Xue Chuchu would not be surprised at all.
When they were renting a house before, someone was beating a dog outside. Xue Chuchu was scared and didn't dare to open the door. Jiang Ning asked her to open the door at that time. She was worried about danger at that time. It turned out that Jiang Ning had someone to rely on.
Xue Yuantong locked the door for him, then ran to Jiang Ning:
"Thank you for your hard work. Let me get some for you."
Then she took out a big Coke and held it in her hand.
Xue Chuchu said: "Help me get one."
So, Xue Chuchu got an oil barrel with only half a barrel of oil left.
Jiang Ning was holding a box and a bucket of purified water. The two girls followed behind him, chatting in private and glancing at Jiang Ning's back from time to time.
Soon, we reached the river dam.
Xue Chuchu often comes to Heba, but every time she comes, she rides her electric scooter and passes by quickly.
I have never stood on the dam like I do now, looking at the sparkling river below.
The spring breeze is warm, the sunshine is just right, and the fresh air carries the fragrance of flowers and plants.
The river dam is quiet, without the hustle and bustle of the old city. The natural world makes people feel clear and relaxed.
The lines on Xue Chuchu's cold face softened a little, her steps became lighter, and the half bucket of oil she was carrying made her look more real.
Jiang Ning continued to move forward along the dam. A few hundred meters ahead, there was an open flat area under the dam. The ground was covered with green grass. Small tents were set up on the grass. Adults and children, men and women, were standing or sitting in groups.
"Wow, so many people!" Xue Yuantong cheered, pointing at the grass.
The three of them headed towards the small grassland. The closer they got to the grassland, the more vehicles were parked on the dam.
Jiang Ning was carrying a bunch of things, which naturally attracted the attention of people around him. They looked at him for a few more seconds, and then didn't pay much attention.
Jiang Ning's spiritual sense swept across the entire small plain and instantly found Geng Lu's location.
She was playing poker with some classmates and seemed very engrossed in the game, and didn't notice this side.
Jiang Ning withdrew his spiritual sense. He was not a proactive person, so naturally he did not say hello to Geng Lu.
"Let's go over there." Xue Yuantong pointed to a place near the river. The grass there was sparse, but not lush in the center. It was quiet and one didn't have to squeeze in with others. The scenery was also nice.
Xue Chuchu looked at it for a few seconds and said, "I think that place is good."
Like Tongtong, she came to the city from the countryside to go to school. She came from a poor family and didn't like to hang out with others.
"Okay." Jiang Ning walked to the river and put down the box and bucket.
Xue Yuantong said: "Leave the rest to us!"
She took the mat out of the box, spread it on the grass, smoothed it out, and then took the small stool out of the box.
This is the only small stool for this picnic.
Xue Yuantong held the stool and brought it to Jiang Ning, saying solemnly:
"Jiang Ning, this is my throne. I will officially give it to you. You must treat it well in the future."
Jiang Ning glanced at her and said calmly, "Put it down."
Xue Yuantong thought that his attitude was slightly disrespectful to her, but then she thought of the rabbit meat that Jiang Ning brought and didn't bother with him.
While Xue Yuantong was sorting out the debris, he looked up at the grass not far away.
She suddenly exclaimed: "Jiang Ning, look, she is flying a kite with a fishing rod!"
Jiang Ning had already discovered it. In the middle of the grass, there was a little girl holding a fishing rod and a kite in the sky.
He said: "Sometimes when I can't catch any fish, I'll do this."
"Hehe." Xue Yuantong laughed and suddenly recalled the last time she didn't catch any fish.
The smile on her face disappeared, but she maintained her composure and said in a nonchalant manner:
"Yeah, it's really pitiful that we can't catch any fish."
She stopped talking about fishing and looked at the river.
Xue Yuantong ran over, back and forth, and moved several large stones.
She pulled out a small shovel: "I've prepared it."
She picked up a shovel and dug a small hole in the ground. Then she pushed the big rocks to the edge, piled them tightly, and then put the iron pot on it.
Xue Chuchu had experience in cooking, and she quickly discovered Tongtong's plan:
"Cooking a fire?"
"Yes, let's make braised rabbit today!" Xue Yuantong clenched her little fists. She was very hungry and full of energy because she would be able to eat the delicious food soon.
"Chu Chu, you stay here and watch while I collect firewood." Xue Yuantong was getting ready to leave.
Jiang Ning stood up from the stool: "Let me do it, you stay and wait."
If Xue Yuantong were really asked to collect firewood, I don't know how long it would take to collect all the firewood.
Xue Chuchu said, "I'll go with you. Just let Tongtong watch over here. There's strength in numbers. Let's pick it up and cook as soon as possible."
After hearing their reasons, Xue Yuantong had some self-awareness and did not insist any further.
She said, "Okay, I'll wash the vegetables and arrange the fruits."
Then, Jiang Ning and Xue Chuchu walked towards the grove.
Winter had just passed and there were many tree roots in the forest. Jiang Ning picked them up from time to time and soon found a pile of them.
Xue Chuchu is usually not talkative. She and Tongtong have different personalities and she tends to be indifferent.
Therefore, the woods were quite quiet, with only the noise of footsteps on fallen leaves and the occasional bird calls.
The two of them had nothing to say, but Xue Chuchu surprisingly didn't feel awkward. Jiang Ning made people feel particularly comfortable, and even without talking, the atmosphere was relaxed and natural.
The quiet environment and repetitive actions make people think too much, and Xue Chuchu couldn't help but think of Tongtong.
There were many things she couldn't ask Tongtong, but she could tell Jiang Ning, because she felt that Jiang Ning understood many things.
Xue Chuchu took advantage of this rare opportunity to ask about the situation. It might seem like she was meddling in other people's business, but as Tongtong's best friend, she felt it was necessary for her to talk about it.
"Jiang Ning." Xue Chuchu suddenly said.
"Well, is there something wrong?" Jiang Ning's spiritual sense just now observed that Xue Chuchu's heartbeat was faster than usual, so he thought something must have happened.
Xue Chuchu sorted out her thoughts and said, "Tongtong has been very happy recently. I haven't seen her like this for a long time."
"You may not know that Tongtong rarely smiled before, and was not as happy as she is now."
She knew Tongtong very well, even though they could only meet occasionally before, but she was very clear about Tongtong's condition.
It is obvious that Tongtong's change is related to Jiang Ning.
Jiang Ning said: "Maybe she has been eating better recently."
Xue Chuchu didn't expect him to answer like this, but it seemed to make some sense, but that was not her original intention.
"You probably don't know, Tongtong often mentions you when she chats with me, very frequently." She decided to point it out.
"Yeah." Jiang Ning nodded.
Xue Chuchu pursed her lips: "Jiang Ning, can you promise me one thing, don't hurt Tongtong in the future, okay?"
Her tone suddenly lowered:
"Tongtong had a very hard life before. She always gave me an indescribable feeling."
"I don't know if you can understand that I never thought about Tongtong's future before. I can't imagine what kind of person she will become or what kind of life she will live. I really can't imagine it."
"It's different now. I can imagine her future. I can almost see her waving at me with a smile in the future, always happy."
At this moment, that beautiful picture flashed through Xue Chuchu's mind, and a rare smile appeared on her pretty face.
Jiang Ning looked at her and said casually:
"Well, don't worry."
Although he did not make any promises, he gave Xue Chuchu a sense of absolute confidence, and she felt much more at ease.
Then she stopped talking, and the two of them piled the branches they had picked up on the ground.
Jiang Ning shook his hand and took out a ball of rope.
"Tie it on so it's easier to take back."
"Let me do it." Xue Chuchu was good at manual work and tied up the branches in no time.
She separated the rope into two pieces: "Lift them together."
Jiang Ning didn't refuse.
Before leaving the woods, Jiang Ning looked ahead. Next to the small stool, Xue Yuantong was putting fruits into the basket.
"Come and visit often in the future. She likes you very much," he said.
Xue Chuchu turned her head, and the sunlight just passed through the leaves and hit Jiang Ning's profile. His eyes were dark and his skin was shining in the sun.
Xue Chuchu didn't look at it any more, she said "hmm" seriously.
…
"You are finally back. There is so much firewood."
Xue Yuantong pulled out a few branches and placed them in the pit. He placed stones on the edge of the pit and placed the pot on top.
Xue Chuchu reminded: "It's hard to light a fire with just tree roots. I'll find some leaves that burn well to start the fire."
This will make it a lot easier.
"No need." Xue Yuantong said: "It's too troublesome. Jiang Ning is a magician. He can light a fire."
Xue Chuchu's face showed that confused expression again.
She couldn't count how many titles Tongtong had given Jiang Ning: fishing master, chess master, doll catching master, fortune teller, and now a magician.
What other hidden identities does Jiang Ning have
"Can a magician light a fire?" Xue Chuchu asked.
"Of course. Magicians are great at playing with fire."
“It’s not a question of whether or not to play with fire…” In Xue Chuchu’s impression, magician is a very high-end profession. They perform magic on a luxurious stage, with hundreds or even thousands of audiences cheering them on.
Magic is not used to light fire!
While the two of them were discussing, a little girl came running over from a distance. She looked to be in first grade, wearing bright clothes and holding a purple snack in her hand.
Xue Yuantong recognized her. It was the little girl who had just held the fishing rod and flown the kite. However, her fishing rod was in the hands of a man in his thirties behind her.
The child hugged his father's legs and looked at him carefully for a long time before boldly asking:
“Are you cooking?”
"Yes, we roast the meat." Xue Yuantong answered calmly.
The man looked at Jiang Ning with a smile.
"Is the meat delicious?" asked the little girl.
Xue Yuantong is quite confident in her cooking skills: "It's super delicious."
After hearing this, the little girl showed her snacks: "Are there any seaweed flakes that are delicious?"
Then, she imitated the commercials on TV and shouted:
“I know the smell of the sea!”
Xue Yuantong didn't want to pay attention to her anymore. She was too stupid. She was already a mature high school student and had nothing in common with a child.
The little girl's father smiled awkwardly.
"Jiang Ning, come and light the fire." Xue Yuantong urged.