Feeling a bit embarrassed, Xiaobei rubbed his nose and glanced cautiously at them, then gently said, "What... what's going on?"

Hearing Xiaobei's anxious voice, they chuckled!

Soon, they all started teasing in unison: "Nothing's happening, don't be nervous! We just thought maybe now it's time to give someone a little reward! Otherwise, should we follow Ling'er's example, how about it?"

Hearing the teasing chorus again, Xiaobei's lips twitched...

At this moment, Xiaobei realized they were clearly referring to the fleeting kiss from Ling'er before.

Understanding this, Xiaobei rubbed his hands together, feeling a bit excited, he said directly, "Since you want to give me a reward, well then, I..."

Before he could finish, Xiaobei couldn't continue, because at that moment, he saw them turning away quickly...

"Uh..."

Watching them walk farther and farther away, Xiaobei called out in frustration, "Why are you leaving in such a hurry, weren't you going to give me a reward! Where's my reward?"

"Reward? Dream on!"

After Xiaobei finished speaking, he heard their unified response.

Upon hearing such a response, Xiaobei rubbed his nose awkwardly...

After they completely disappeared around the corner, Xiaobei withdrew his gaze, then turned to look at Ling'er's room.

Finding that she had already turned off the lights, Xiaobei let out a long breath...

Smiling, Xiaobei also left...

In the room, lying down, Ling'er was not yet asleep...

Thinking about her bold move earlier, her heart was racing...

"Did I get a bit too bold earlier?"

Murmuring shyly, she shook her head vigorously, and soon, she fell into a deep sleep...

She knew she needed to greet the new day with her best mood...

Early the next morning, Xiaobei was awakened from his sweet dream by the commotion outside...

"What's going on? Why does it sound super lively outside!"

Muttering like this, Xiaobei opened the window.

The next second, Xiaobei saw nearly a hundred people gathered in the yard outside...

Seeing they were all women from the village, Xiaobei was a bit taken aback because he really didn't know what was going on...

Just about to ask what's happening, Xiaobei heard Ling'er speaking softly.

"Regarding morning breathing exercises, the most important thing is to adjust your breath!"

Upon hearing this gentle explanation, Xiaobei knew why these women were gathered here...

Understanding now, Xiaobei heard Ling'er continue speaking!

"There are many benefits to breathing exercises, the most important being that it increases vitality and promotes secondary physical development!"

"Can it really promote further development?"

"Yes, can it really do that?"

Everyone was excitedly asking quickly upon hearing Ling'er talk about the benefits of breathing exercises...

Because women are especially interested in this...

Feeling everyone's excitement, Ling'er confidently said, "Yes! It definitely can, so everyone should seriously follow my lead!"

"Okay!"

...

"Looks like Ling'er has really bonded with the villagers!"

Saying this, Xiaobei stretched lazily!

Xiaobei knew this was actually good...

She didn't have many friends before.

Now, getting closer with the village people, she won't feel so lonely...

Half an hour later, after everyone had left, Xiaobei went outside!

From afar, Xiaobei saw Ling'er standing there, slightly sweaty!

"Tired, sis?"

Speaking, Xiaobei handed over a towel he had prepared!

"I'm okay!"

Taking the towel with ease, Ling'er lazily looked at Xiaobei...

She really felt pretty good right now...

Before, she was always alone in the cave...

And now, with these people around her, she felt really happy.

Honestly, in the family before, she did have many people around, but they were never sincere, so she never felt this kind of warmth...

Therefore, now in Xiaohe Village, she really feels delighted because here, she doesn't have to be reserved, doesn't have to scheme...

Seeing her heartfelt smile, Xiaobei just knew she was genuinely happy now!

With a gentle smile, Xiaobei excitedly suggested, "Alright, I bet Aunt's breakfast is ready, let's go eat!"

"Mm!"

Agreeing, she walked forward with Xiaobei...

...

At the dining table, seeing everyone bonding well, Xiaobei smiled...

In a few years, there should be more people at this table!

Thinking like that, I really need to work even harder!

"Xiaobei, what are you grinning about over there?"

"Exactly, are you scheming something?"

"Right!"

Knowing Xiaobei well, they opened up seeing him grinning foolishly!

"Oh, nothing, just got carried away!"

Mumbling awkwardly, Xiaobei coughed, then earnestly said, "No... I'm... I'm just happy seeing you all getting along so well!"

"Is that really all?"

Listening to Xiaobei's response, they seemed a bit skeptical...

"Of course, it's true!"

Xiaobei nodded quickly...

"We'll believe you this time!"

Narrowing their eyes, they turned their attention back to their conversation!

"Got away with it!"

Xiaobei wiped the sweat off his forehead...

Afterward, Xiaobei planned to walk around the village...

Lately, Xiaobei had been busy, so he hadn't had time to roam around the village...

...

"See, this is Xiaohe Village, didn't I say so!"

"Yeah, yeah! It's like a fairy tale world indeed!"

"Right, right, right! Even prettier than a fairy tale!"

Just after leaving his place, Xiaobei heard such excited voices...

Smiling!

Upon hearing, Xiaobei happily chuckled...

Honestly, what he wanted to hear most was others praising the village...

Prior, Xiaobei had poured much of his heart into the village, hoping for recognition!

Now hearing such sincere praise, he was super happy...

"Master Xiaobei!"

Just about to leave quickly, Xiaobei heard a thrilled shout...

Just about to say something, Xiaobei was completely surrounded by them.

"Wow! It's the real Master Xiaobei!"

"Yes! Even more handsome than in the pictures!"

"Exactly, exactly!"

They surrounded Xiaobei, excitedly speaking.

Listening to them, Xiaobei whispered helplessly, "Are you... are you complimenting me? Somehow it feels off!"

Hearing such a tease, they laughed, quickly said, "Of course, it's a compliment!"

After saying that, they quickly pulled out notebooks, excitedly saying, "Master Xiaobei, give us an autograph, we're all your fans!"

"Yes! Yes!"

Nodding quickly, others also brought out all sorts of notebooks.

"Alright, alright, you don't have to rush!"

Waving lightly, Xiaobei began signing for them...

Seeing Xiaobei so approachable, everyone was super happy, before meeting Xiaobei, they thought he might be proud...

But now after meeting, they realized they were wrong...

Xiaobei really wasn't that cold person, instead, he was really approachable...

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