Fifty-fourth Bath

  After finishing dinner and drinking tea for a while, it was already half past one. Sun Zhenxiang wanted to chat with Chen Mei, but thinking that she had been sitting in the car for so long, he kindly said: "Xiao Mei, although the old house here is not as big as the house in Yuanyuan Garden, there is a western-style room there that has been cleaned up nicely. I took Chen Xi to stay there two days ago, you can stay there!"

  Chen Mei said: "Auntie doesn't need to bother, is there a rental house here? Renting one room for my sister and me is enough!"

  Sun Zhenxiang said unhappily, "What's with that remark! Not to mention our family has a house, even if we didn't have one, we could still squeeze in and let you two stay! Don't say things like that again, or Aunt will get angry!"

  It's really great to have such a mother! Zhao Yang said it wasn't quite right, but Sun Zhenxiang said it was just a natural thing!

  Chen Mei knew that Zhao Yang was living in the orchard and hesitated for a moment. Zhao Yang said naturally, "Let's go, Xiaoxi hasn't taken her afternoon nap yet today! You got up early too, aren't you tired?"

  Chen Mei saw Chen Xiu yawning and felt a bit sleepy after listening to Zhao Yang, so she smiled and said: "Then I'll leave it to you!"

  Back in the house in the orchard, entering the west room, being blown by the cool breeze outside the window, seeing the simple and neat big bed, sleepiness surged up, and there was no mood to sort out the things brought back, Chen Mei closed the door and prepared to sleep.

  Turning back to see Chen Xi had already climbed onto the bed, staring at her with open eyes, Chen Mei's heart felt as if it had been gently caressed by a breeze. She smiled softly and said: "Xi Xi, do you miss Mommy?"

  "Think!" replied Chen Xiu in a crisp voice.

  Chen Mei immediately got into bed and hugged Chen Xue in her arms, softly sighing: "Mom misses you too, misses you so much it's almost unbearable!"

  Chen Xi rubbed her little head against Chen Mei's chest, and one of her hands slipped into her clothes and landed on her breasts. Chen Mei smiled, reached out to unhook her bra, and hung it on the bedpost.

  ……

  In the bedroom in the east wing, Zhao Yang continued to study the second picture of the middle volume of "The Book of Life and Death".

  This afternoon, Zhao Yang got inspiration when waving goodbye to Chen Mei, feeling that the second picture expresses a "zhao" character. With this idea, looking at the picture again, it really looks more and more like it!

  As Zhao Yang's thoughts fell on this painting, that flag suddenly moved slightly!

  Although the movement was very slight and almost imperceptible, Zhao Yang was certain he hadn't misseen it, because he also felt a faint ripple from above, as if in response to him!

  Zhao Yang calmed down and continued to shout "Recruit" towards the flagpole. At first, in this state of mind, Zhao Yang's loud shouts were actually very soft, just like someone with asthma speaking!

  However, with Zhao Yang's continuous shouting, the originally still flag seemed to be blown by a gentle breeze and began to float like water grass, but only slightly trembling.

  Zhao Yang originally wanted to continue, but felt a dizziness of blood and gas, which was a manifestation of his body's qi and blood about to decline!

  Zhao Yang had a thorough understanding of the body's qi and blood. He discovered that just like the heart beats continuously, but between each contraction and expansion, there is a very short period of rest, which ensures that the heart does not get tired. Similarly, as long as it is controlled to a certain extent, a person's qi and blood can be stabilized at a certain level!

  This time Zhao Yang's energy and blood are going to change, indicating that using his mind to communicate with the flag has consumed a lot of his energy and blood!

  Zhao Yang quickly retreated and practiced the "Xiangyuan Method" to recover and stabilize his Qi and blood. Then, in the process of calming down the fluctuations of his Qi and blood, he made a new discovery: it seemed that there was still room for improvement even after reaching 100%!

  In the east wing, Zhao Yang began to study the secrets of qi and blood. In the west wing, on an autumn afternoon, when the weather was neither cold nor hot, with a refreshing mountain breeze blowing, his beloved daughter lay in his arms again, so Chen Mei slept exceptionally soundly. When she woke up, she found that the sun had already set!

  Chen Mei gently pulled Chen Xiu's small hand out of her clothes, sat up facing the wall and took off her shirt, covering her large chest with one hand, picked up her bra and put it back on, then put her shirt back on. After that, she let out a sigh of relief, looked down and saw Chen Xiu staring at her with big round eyes!

  She doted on pinching Morning Dew's small face and said softly: "Mom's little treasure, you're awake too!"

  When they walked out of the room, they found several plates on the table, covered with bowls. When they opened them, they were still warm dishes and rice! But it was unknown when Sun Zhenxiang sent them over!

  At this time, Zhao Yang also heard the noise and came out from the east room.

  "Morning plum said apologetically: "This is the meal your mother sent over! Alas, it's really too much trouble for her!"

  "Then let's eat it while it's hot!"

  Chen Mei ate a bit too much at noon and doesn't feel hungry yet, so she only had a little. Chen Xi is small and naturally eats less, but Zhao Yang's appetite seems to have increased again, with at least two-thirds of the dishes going into his stomach!

  After finishing dinner, Chen Mei asked: "Where can we wash clothes here?"

  Do you want to wash clothes now? Zhao Yang thought Chen Mei was asking about washing bath.

  It's actually possible to wash up in the orchard, but firstly there isn't a dedicated bathing area and secondly it's not as comfortable or thorough as washing at Longwo.

  Then Zhao Yang said: "Go to Longju Cave!"

  Chen Mei also heard Zhao Yang mention the Jade Dragon Waterfall and Longwo, she had wanted to go see it for a long time, but hesitated and asked: "Isn't that place crowded with people?"

  "Don't worry, no one will come at this hour!"

  Chen Mei put down her mind and returned to the west room, opened the trunk, and found clothes and various bathing products from inside.

  "Me too!" exclaimed Chen Xi.

  Zhao Yang squatted down and stroked her little braid, saying: "You, just honestly stay at home and watch cartoons, wait a while for your mom to give you a bath, did you hear?"

  Chen Mei heard their conversation inside and said: "Let Chen Xi go too!"

  "It's not that she can't go, it's just that the mountain wind is strong there and if you get wet, you'll easily catch a cold!"

  Chen Mei also gave up insisting.

  Zhao Yang led the way in front, Chen Mei followed behind with a basin of clothes, and when they walked out to the yard, they indeed felt that the wind was quite strong.

  The orchard was originally in the wild, along a small road to Longwo, with a stream on one side and lush grass growing on the bank, and the other side was a mountain slope, covered with grass and shrubs, looking even more desolate. After walking for a distance, Chen Mei spoke up: "How much further?"

  Zhao Yang pointed to a mountain ridge in front of him that looked like a Taoist screen, and said: "It's just behind there, which is exactly the outlet of the Dragon's Lair!"

  Chen Mei stopped talking and walked for another two minutes before arriving at the location Zhao Yang had mentioned.

  This place is the outlet, and because there are stones at the bottom, no aquatic plants have grown. The water isn't deep either. Even though it's getting dark now, you can still see the sand below, showing just how clear the water is!

  Moreover, in front of it is blocked by a mountain ridge, and behind it is a steep slope, on which are the Jade Dragon Waterfall and the Dragon's Lair, with excellent concealment!

  Chen Mei was very satisfied, carrying the basin and walking away, turning her head to smile at Zhao Yang: "What are you still doing here? I'm going to wash clothes! You go over there and watch out for anyone coming!"

  Zhao Yang smiled and said, "Alright, just call me when you need something!"

  "Are you sure you won't take a peek?"

  Zhao Yang's mind suddenly flashed back to a glimpse of white he had seen that day, and his heart skipped a beat!

  Chen Mei finished speaking and felt that she had said something ambiguous, seeing Zhao Yang still standing there motionless, she splashed him with water and scolded: "What are you still standing there for?"

  As Zhao Yang hurriedly walked away to the other side of the mountain ridge, Chen Mei couldn't help but giggle. She then realized that the water wasn't cool at all, but rather warm and comfortable. Suddenly, she felt uncomfortable with her clothes clinging to her body after wearing them for a whole day. She tilted her head in the direction Zhao Yang had gone, saw nothing, then squatted down and quickly took off her shirt and pants. Only when she got into the water did she remove her bra.

  Free from restraints, soaking in the warm water, Chen Mei let out a comfortable sigh. Seeing her full chest constantly shaking due to the ripples of the water, she hurriedly covered it with her hands. Then thinking that no one could possibly come here, she reopened her hands again, savoring the feeling of relaxation in the water.

  Zhao Yang sat on the other side of the mountain ridge, his keen sense of hearing allowing him to clearly hear the sound of water splashing. What kind of scenery was there? He found that his heart was a bit messy!

  After a while, I heard a soft humming sound coming from the opposite side again, and smelled a fragrance of jasmine flowers. I don't know if it's for washing hair or taking a bath? It should be for washing hair!

  Thinking of this, Zhao Yang thought he should create a purely natural shampoo and body wash. In fact, these things are not difficult, in ancient times people used soapberry to boil water for washing clothes and hair, he just needs to add some hair and skin care functions on the basis of this formula, mass production may be more troublesome, but it's still easy to make only for his own family and friends!

  These thoughts flashed through his mind, and soon his attention was drawn back by the sound of splashing water.

  But at this time, Zhao Yang suddenly saw Xiao Hei and Chen Xiu walking towards him, and Chen Xiu exclaimed excitedly when she saw him: "Uncle, I've come to find you!"

  The moon shines on the earth, and the dawn lies on the small black back, as if the elves of the fairy world have come to the mortal world!

  Chen Mei also heard Chen Xi's voice and asked: "Is it Xiao Xi? How did she come?"

  Zhao Yang smiled and said: "I've already gone to find you!"

  Chen Mei saw Chen Xiu being carried over by Xiao Hei and was also shocked speechless!

  As she approached, Chen Xi sat up straight, grabbed Xiao Hei's fur and was about to jump down. Chen Mei quickly got up to catch her, then patted her on the butt and scolded: "What if you fell?"

  Chen Xi was hugging Chen Mei's body like an octopus, only chuckling.

  The mountain wind blew over, and Chen Mei felt a chill on her body. She quickly squatted down and saw that Chen Xiu's clothes were already wet. With a bitter smile, she said: "You little scamp! You'd better wash up too!"

  Chen Xi hurriedly took off his T-shirt and pants, but was still wearing a pair of red underwear.

  "Take off your underwear too!"

  Morning twilight covered her little panties with her hands and said in a crisp voice: "No, uncle said that a young lady cannot casually take off her pants in front of others!"

  Morning plum smiled and asked: "Is mom 'someone else'?"

  Chen Xi stared at Chen Mei for a while and said, "Mom is mom, of course it's not 'someone else'!"

  Chen Mei saw Chen Xi's small figure thinking about problems like a little adult, and she couldn't help but hug her in her arms, feeling that her love for her was melting her heart!

  At night, Chen Xi put on a T-shirt that covered her whole body and went back!

  PS: Sorry for the late update! Also, book friends, Monk is begging for collection again!

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