Chapter 11: Their actions crossed my line

From the information in her mind, she learned that the time ratio between this space and the outside world was four to one. Whether it was items collected from the outside or harvests from within the space, everything would be deposited into the underground warehouse unless otherwise arranged.

The items she had previously collected from the Ge family should have automatically gone to the underground warehouse, so why hadn't she seen them when she went down earlier?

With this thought in mind, she stepped forward and walked toward the warehouse entrance once again.

When she saw a tiny black speck in the innermost corner of the empty warehouse, she finally understood what "infinite warehouse" meant.

If it weren't for the spiritual power she had just obtained from the jade pendant, she feared she wouldn't have been able to see it at all.

The items she had collected were like a drop in the ocean within this infinitely large warehouse.

She left the warehouse in a daze, then recalled other information in her mind and grew truly curious: the water surrounding three sides of this space was half seawater and half freshwater—how exactly did they manage to stay separate without mixing?

She walked around for a while but couldn't figure it out; she could only see the difference in water color at the boundary.

That’s right, the water surrounding three sides of the space was half blue seawater and half transparent, clear freshwater. It was clearly demarcated, which was a pleasing sight to behold.

However, looking at the nearly barren mountains and empty fields ruined the aesthetic. It seemed she had a long and arduous road ahead of her.

Once she calmed her mood, she remembered she still had tasks to complete today and didn't linger in the space any longer. After all, there would be plenty of time in the future.

As soon as she exited the space, her stomach growled again. Only then did she remember that she had forgotten to fill her belly earlier due to the distraction.

With a single thought, two steamed buns made of mixed flour, still warm, appeared in her hands. She realized then that the space was not only infinitely large but also had a preservation function—this was truly fantastic.

After finishing the two buns, she clapped her hands together and headed toward the commune in a good mood.

After all, one must play the part well; she was just waiting for the people plotting against her to lift a rock only to drop it on their own feet.

When she arrived at the health center, she happened to run into Liu Xiaqiu and her husband, who were rushing over: "Sister, Brother-in-law."

Mother Liu, who had come out to pour water, saw them and assumed they had arrived together, so she didn't ask any questions.

Liu Xiaqiu called out "Mom," her eyes turning red immediately: "How is Dad?"

Mother Liu sighed. She didn't answer directly but pointed toward the ward: "He's inside. Let's go in and talk."

When Father Liu saw them enter, he hid his dejected expression and forced himself to perk up, saying to his eldest daughter and son-in-law, "You're here."

Liu Xiaqiu walked over quickly, her voice choked with sobs: "Dad, does it hurt a lot?"

As she spoke, her tears fell, landing right on Father Liu's hand.

This broke Father Liu's heart: "Qiu, don't cry. It's already much better."

Liu Chuxue didn't have time to mind them; she pulled her mother aside: "Mom, did you go back to the village?"

Mother Liu's expression was very ugly: "Your grandparents said the family can only give thirty yuan; they're afraid they can't afford any more."

"What? Thirty yuan?"

"Yes."

Liu Chuxue gritted her teeth: "Grandpa and Grandma don't treat my dad like their son at all. What kind of parents would act like this?"

"They said your second cousin found a job in the city, and it will likely cost a lot of money. It's a rare opportunity."

After a long while, she continued: "Your uncle and the others mean that even if your dad goes to the city, his leg might not be curable. Instead of throwing money into the water, it would be more practical to let your second cousin buy that job."

Liu Chuxue's anger was ignited once again: Very well, their actions had crossed her bottom line.