Chapter 316: 144 Treasure (Second Update)_2
Translator: 549690339
If sheâd known how difficult this program was, she would never have come.
In no time at all, Ming Jing had dug up many herbs and ferns. Han Ying followed her example, digging up whatever Ming Jing did.
âItâs almost noon. Letâs go back.â Ming Jing took a vine, bundled up the wild vegetables and Immortal Crane Grass, and easily picked them up.
Han Ying wiped the sweat from his forehead and looked up to see Ming Jingâs face still white and clear, without a drop of sweat.
Qu Feitai handed Ming Jing the Immortal Crane Grass heâd dug up and said, âThe sun is too strong. Letâs go back.â
Qu Feitai was also sweaty.
Xiao Wenwen, on the other hand, had already fled to a shady spot to escape the heat.
Ming Jing took the herbs and bound them together with vines, along with the previously dug up wild vegetables. From afar, it looked like several bundles of wild vegetables strung together by a single vine. Ming Jingâs bundling technique was exquisite, and Han Ying couldnât learn it after watching her for a long time, his admiration for Ming Jing grew even more.
Qu Feitai naturally took the vine from Ming Jingâs hand, and she didnât resist.
They headed back the way they came.
âHey, wait for me!â Xiao Wenwen chased after them, panting and looking wilted. Her earlier enthusiasm was long gone.
Back at the courtyard, Zhao Xinrong saw Qu Feitai carrying the herbs and curiously walked over, asking, âWhatâs this?â
Han Ying explained, âThere are wild vegetables and Immortal Crane Grass.
Ming Jing is amazing, she even knows about medicinal herbs.â He then praised Ming Jing to Zhao Xinrong, who listened with admiration.
Zhao Xinrong watched as Ming Jing skillfully untied her bundle of herbs and began carefully sorting through the plants. Han Ying had picked a lot of weeds along with the herbs, so they needed to be carefully sorted out.
Qu Feitai squatted down opposite Ming Jing and silently began sorting through the herbs as well.
At that moment, Xiao Wenwen, who had finally made it back, leaned against the doorframe and said weakly, âIâm dying from the heat.â
Zhao Xinrong shook his head. Compared to Ming Jing, Xiao Wenwen wouldnât gain any fans and might even be disliked.
People always fear comparison.
Xiao Wenwenâs brain was fried from the heat, and she couldnât think. She rushed to the water tank, scooped up a handful of water, and splashed it on her face, sighing with relief.
Han Ying shouted, âWhat are you doing? This tank of water was just filled up, and youâve ruined it! You donât work and now youâre causing trouble! Are you even human?â
Xiao Wenwenâs brain circuits reconnected, and she stiffened slightly before saying with a wronged expression, âI didnât mean it. Iâll make up for it by filling the water tank again. â
âYou donât press the well, you donât carry the water, and itâs easy for you to say. I donât care, youâll have to carry the water later, and if you donât fill the tank, you wonât eat.â
Xiao Wenwen, tired, hot, and hungry, felt more wronged after being criticized by Han Ying. Tears filled her eyes, and anyone who didnât know better would think Han Ying was bullying her.
Han Yingâs anger was smoke rising from his head. Women were such a hassle except for Ming Jing, of course.
âAlright, alright. Itâs not like Wenwen did it on purpose. Weâll all work together to fill the water tank later.â
Han Yingâs temper flared up: âWhy should we? She made this mess, and we shouldnât have to clean it up for her.â
Zhao Xinrong had a headache from the young peopleâs endless energy, and said, âLet me give you some bad news: Mr. Zouâs old wrist injury has relapsed, and he canât cook anymore. Letâs figure out what to do for lunch.â
Xiao Wenwen felt even more wronged, and she couldnât even get a decent meal. Was this how people were supposed to live?
Han Ying frowned, âWhat can we do? I canât cook, Ms. Zhao canât even mention it, her cooking is a dark cuisine that can kill people. Xiao Wenwen doesnât need to be mentioned, Brother Qu probably doesnât know either, and Ming Jingâ¦
Forget it, Iâll just eat instant noodles.â
Ming Jing finished sorting the Immortal Crane Grass, put the wild vegetables in a basin to clean, and walked into the kitchen.
Zhao Xinrong squinted his eyes and followed her in, asking, âMing Jing, do you know how to cook?â
Ming Jing looked around the kitchen, found rice and flour, and various seasonings, and said indifferently, âI can manage.â
Xiao Wenwenâs sharp voice cut in, âMing Jing, this is not the time to show off. Everybodyâs starving and wonât be able to take your jokes.â
Han Ying glared at her, âNo one would mistake you for being mute if you didnât speak..â