Chapter 10: Hei Ya's Probe

Chapter 10: Hei Ya's Probe

With Liu Dazhuang making such a scene, the expression on Gu Qianshan's face turned quite sour.

Upon returning home, just as he was preparing to go to the kitchen to cook, Gu Xue came over and stopped him.

"Grandpa, go back to your room and get some good rest first. I'll handle dinner tonight."

Gu Qianshan was somewhat worried. Although the taste of lunch had been quite good, he didn't believe for a second that it was made by his granddaughter, who hadn't cooked since she was a child.

"A-Xue, how about I do it instead? It wouldn't be good if you hurt yourself."

Looking at Gu Qianshan's distrustful gaze, Gu Xue felt a sudden sense of being both amused and helpless.

"Grandpa, I made lunch today, and didn't you think it tasted pretty good? Just trust your granddaughter and let me show you my cooking skills."

Gu Qianshan was half-convinced, but seeing that although Gu Xue was a bit flustered, she was still proceeding steadily, he finally felt at ease.

Back in his room, he hadn't originally felt sleepy, but unexpectedly, he fell asleep on the bed before he knew it.

At that very moment, a dark, shadowy woman suddenly appeared outside.

Thinking of this and looking at the food placed on the table, she gained a comprehensive understanding of the female lead's "golden finger."

No wonder in the original plot, Hei Ya was able to transform so quickly from a dark and ugly girl into a white swan.

Furthermore, she could rely on these things to create an entire industrial chain of beauty products, selling them with great success.

When the meal was ready, she originally intended to call Gu Qianshan, but she saw tiny specks of black grime beginning to emerge from his body.

Gu Qianshan was asleep on the bed; it looked like he wouldn't be waking up for the night. She proceeded to eat all the cooked food by herself, cleaning the plates completely.

Looking at her disheveled appearance, Gu Xue said somewhat jokingly, "Hei Ya, why should I help you? When you lured that man over, did you ever think about how much I've helped you behind the scenes all these years? Is this how you repay kindness with enmity?"

Gu Xue turned around to look, and there she was—it was Hei Ya.

While cooking, Gu Xue had secretly added some water from the Spirit Spring in her space. To avoid detection, she had added only a small amount, similar to what she had added at noon.

How could this be the appetite of an ordinary young girl?

One vegetable dish, one meat dish, a large bowl of mushroom soup, plus two bowls of noodles and a small bowl of rice.

Hei Ya's face turned bright red from Gu Xue's words, but on second thought, Gu Xue had lived a good life her whole life; what did it matter if she suffered a little bit in the future?

She only wanted to live a good life in the future; what was wrong with Gu Xue making a little concession?

Thinking this, Hei Ya's attitude became entitled once again.

Also, because some of the spring water had been mixed in, she hadn't expected such a massive change.

If anyone saw her appetite, their jaws would surely drop.

"Sister Gu Xue, I beg you, please save me! My family wants to sell me to that idiot in the neighboring village!" Hei Ya rushed forward to hug Gu Xue, her face a mess of tears and snot, looking exceptionally pathetic.

These portions were enough to fill up two strong young men in the village, but Gu Xue finished them in no time.

"Sister Gu Xue, what are you saying? I don't understand. Could it be... could it be that you really..." At this point, she covered her mouth, secretly astonished.

After finishing, she wiped the corners of her mouth, looking as if she still wanted more.

Whoa, Gu Xue was startled. Was the effect of the Spirit Spring this good? She had only eaten a tiny bit at noon; she really had only added a tiny bit to the food.

A comfortable smile appeared on Gu Qianshan's face.

However, the clothes he was wearing now were far from what they used to be; his body was covered in tattered patches, making him look like a little beggar from the village.

Gu Xue laughed and directly slapped Hei Ya across the face.

"Do I really need to tell you how I am?"

Hei Ya's face stung painfully from the slap, and she looked at Gu Xue with a confused gaze.

This Gu Xue before her seemed different from the kind Gu Xue she used to know.

In the past, as long as she cried pitifully in front of Gu Xue, Gu Xue would unhesitatingly step forward to help her.

She would even share a bit of her own food just so Hei Ya could eat her fill.

But now, it seemed as if Gu Xue had become a different person, and even her strength had become so immense.

The slap sent a stinging pain through Hei Ya's face, even more painful than when Wang Dahua hit her.

"Sister A-Xue, you..."

Before she could finish, Gu Xue grabbed her by the collar of her neck like a small chick and threw her out like trash.

As soon as she went out, she saw Wang Dahua searching for someone.

"Auntie Dahua, Hei Ya says she doesn't want to marry that idiot in the neighboring village and asked me to help her. I can't do anything about it, so you'll have to talk to her yourself."

As she spoke, she tossed the scrawny Hei Ya directly out the door.

At the same time she threw her out, she added: "Hei Ya, if you step into my house one more step, don't blame me for being unkind. And as for what happened before, we'll just wait and see."

She threw her out while saying this!

Hei Ya looked at Gu Xue with wary eyes. Seeing the killing intent in Gu Xue's gaze, she was both afraid and surprised, yet she didn't dare to argue back.

When Wang Dahua saw Hei Ya and heard what Gu Xue said, she was instantly infuriated.

"You dead girl, you're itching for a beating! You won't even listen to what's said in your own house. Look at yourself—it's a good thing someone wants you; would I really harm you?"

As she spoke, she grabbed a stick and started dragging Hei Ya away.

She didn't say a single word to Gu Xue. Everyone in the village knew how much Gu Qianshan doted on this little granddaughter.

As long as Gu Qianshan was still alive, no one in the entire village dared to bully Gu Xue.

Seeing Hei Ya and her mother leave, Gu Xue returned to the kitchen.

She hadn't been full enough just now, and after this series of physical exertion, she felt hungry again.

She took several potatoes and sweet potatoes from her space, and even a few already peeled large corn cobs.

These were things Gu Xue had left over from when she raided supermarkets in her previous life; she could only take these out, as the rest of the items were frozen within the space.

She would only be able to take them out once her ability level increased.

After preparing these, Gu Xue felt a meager sense of satiety after eating.

She felt quite helpless at this moment; her current appetite was clearly abnormal. It was fine when she was alone, but it would be difficult to manage in front of Gu Qianshan at home.

Before reaching the third stage of her ability, this hunger would follow her like a shadow, unavoidable no matter what.

It was a bit better now, but as she progressed, her appetite would grow larger and larger, making it increasingly difficult to hide.

This was truly a troubling matter.

After tidying up the kitchen, Gu Xue finally lay down on her bed, thinking about the day's events.

Tomorrow, she would find an opportunity to go up the mountain to check on that large elm tree.

(End of Chapter)