After Gui Yuchen and Zhang Yunniang made love, Gui Yuchen slowly walked out of the house. The sun was already shining diagonally into the courtyard, and it was almost time for lunch.
Zhang Yunniang gently tidied her clothes, a satisfied blush on her face, and said to Gui Yuchen, "Young Master, you should rest for a while. I will go to the vegetable garden to pick some fresh vegetables and fruits to make you a delicious and hearty meal for lunch."
Gui Yuchen smiled and nodded, reaching out to gently caress Zhang Yunniang's hair, and said tenderly, "Yunniang, you've worked hard. I'll go with you and help out."
Zhang Yunniang pursed her lips into a smile, her eyes sparkling with happiness, "Alright, then let's go together."
The two walked side by side towards the vegetable garden. Along the way, a gentle breeze rustled, bringing with it the scent of flowers and plants. Gui Yuchen looked at Zhang Yunniang's light footsteps, his heart filled with warmth and tranquility.
"Yunniang, did you plant all the vegetables in this garden by yourself?" Gui Yuchen asked curiously.
Zhang Yunniang nodded, her face beaming with a proud smile, "Yes, I planted them all. I love watching these vegetables and fruits grow day by day, just like watching my own children."
Gui Yuchen exclaimed, "You are truly a diligent and skillful woman. This kind of life, though simple, is full of joy."
Zhang Yunniang smiled slightly, her eyes sparkling with a love for life, "Indeed, Young Master. I think this kind of life is quite good. It's busy every day, but very fulfilling. And, being able to eat vegetables and fruits that I've grown myself, that sense of satisfaction is irreplaceable."
While they were talking, they had already arrived at the vegetable garden. The sight before them made Gui Yuchen's eyes light up. The vegetable garden was lush and green, with all kinds of vegetables and fruits growing vigorously. Bright red tomatoes hung on the branches like small lanterns, slender and straight green cucumbers still bore glistening dew, glossy purple eggplants hung heavily from their branches, and there were also bright red chilies, vibrant green chives, plump winter melons, tender green lettuce...
Gui Yuchen couldn't help but exclaim, "Yunniang, your vegetable garden is simply a small treasure trove! All these vegetables and fruits are growing so well, how do you do it?"
Zhang Yunniang said with a smile, "Actually, there's nothing special about it. I just water, fertilize, and weed them every day, and then patiently wait for them to grow. As long as you put your heart into it, you'll always have a harvest."
Saying that, Zhang Yunniang bent down and began carefully selecting vegetables and fruits. She first picked a ripe tomato, gently placed it in the basket, and then carefully pulled out a crisp green cucumber, handing it to Gui Yuchen, "Young Master, look how fresh this cucumber is! It will definitely be delicious when made into a cold salad later."
Gui Yuchen took the cucumber and examined it carefully, indeed seeing the tiny prickles and glistening dew on it. He couldn't help but say,
"Yunniang, this cucumber is truly fresh. It seems that lunch will be very delicious," Gui Yuchen praised sincerely, while placing the cucumber back into the basket, ready to help with the picking.
Zhang Yunniang smiled and nodded, continuing to skillfully select vegetables and fruits. The two picked and chatted, enjoying this rare peaceful time.
"Young Master, look at the eggplants over there, they're growing so well!" Zhang Yunniang said, pointing to a row of eggplants not far away.
Gui Yuchen looked in the direction Zhang Yunniang was pointing and indeed saw rows of purple eggplants glistening in the sun. He walked over, gently picked a few eggplants, and placed them in the basket.
"Yunniang, these eggplants would be great for braised eggplant or eggplant hotpot," Gui Yuchen suggested.
Zhang Yunniang smiled and nodded, "Young Master is right, these eggplants are perfect for eggplant hotpot. Oh, and Young Master, what kind of soup do you like? I still have fresh winter melon in my garden, which can be stewed with pork ribs."
Gui Yuchen thought for a moment and said, "Yunniang, I like whatever you make. But if I had to choose, I think winter melon and pork rib soup should be very good."
Zhang Yunniang suddenly turned and hugged Gui Yuchen, kissing him.
Gui Yuchen also responded to her with passion, and his hand reached into her clothes.
Zhang Yunniang gasped softly, her eyes full of spring desire.
"Young Master! At this moment, I can't hold back anymore. How about we do it again?"
Gui Yuchen said, "But this is a vegetable patch! How can we do it here?"
Zhang Yunniang said, "There's a straw shed over there that I built for temporary rest. Quickly carry me over."
Gui Yuchen carried Zhang Yunniang to the straw shed and saw that there was indeed a wooden bed inside.
The two then removed their clothes and entwined with each other.
Clouds and rain intertwined, spring passion rippled with soft moans.
Half an hour later, the two returned home satisfied.
Zhang Yunniang saw Gui Yuchen still in a daze and couldn't help but let out a soft laugh, as melodious as a silver bell.
She walked to Gui Yuchen's side with a smile, and said softly, "Young Master, I want to slaughter a fat pig, but with my strength alone, it's really difficult to hold down this animal. I wonder if Young Master and Miss Liu would be willing to lend a hand?"
Gui Yuchen came back to his senses, looked at the charming and lovely Zhang Yunniang in front of him, and a slight smile played on his lips. He teased, "Killing a pig, such a rough job, in my opinion, it would be more appropriate to ask Miss Liu Yiyi for help. Her martial arts are superb, and she is strong and powerful, so she will surely be able to kill the fat pig with ease." With that, he winked at Zhang Yunniang, as if hinting at something.
Zhang Yunniang found Liu Yiyi and explained her intention. Liu Yiyi's eyes lit up when she heard about slaughtering a pig.
"Oh, yes! Yes! Fresh pork is the best. Where's the fat pig? Let's get started quickly."