Transmigrating with a Five Million Dollar Retirement Life

Chapter 189 Water Splashing Chapter

"Mumu!" Upon arriving at the altar, Mu Xue immediately spotted Mumu, who was looking around at the edge of the altar.

"Mu Xue, why are you so late? I've been waiting for you for ages." Mu Mu complained, holding Mu Xue's hand, before politely greeting Song Jiaojiao.

"Hello, Auntie." Song Jiaojiao smiled and nodded.

"Oh dear, we live far away, so hurry up and let's go over first, lest there won't be any seats left." Mu Xue said with a laugh, urging Mu Mu on, afraid that if they went too late they wouldn't get good seats.

"Don't worry, I already reserved a spot. By the time you arrive, there won't even be any left on the edge." Mu Mu said as she led Mu Xue toward her friends in the county.

Mu Xue couldn't help but turn back and give Song Jiaojiao a mournful look, watching as Song Jiaojiao guiltily touched her nose.

"Xiaoxiao, you go and watch over Miss, I'm going to wander around." Song Jiaojiao thought that she hadn't had a proper look at Xishuang County yet, and this was a good time to go and take a look.

Most shops in the county were closed today, with only a few stalls displaying items such as wooden ladles and basins for splashing water.

Song Jiaojiao walked slowly along the road, and then heard a loud shout from the crowd.

"They're here! They're here!!!"

Song Jiaojiao looked in the direction of the sound and saw a carriage decorated with flowers coming towards them. Two young women were standing on the carriage, splashing water down with wooden ladles.

This splash seemed to have flipped a switch, and people nearby began to join in, with no passerby spared.

According to local custom, the more water you are splashed with, the more blessings you receive.

Clearly, Song Jiaojiao, who had no tools, was drenched from head to toe and instantly became a drowned rat.

Seeing the laughter and joy around her, Song Jiaojiao relaxed and bought tools from a roadside vendor, joining the water-splashing frenzy.

Slowly following the float back to the altar, they saw Mu Xue, soaking wet, battling another group of children.

This day was truly a paradise for children, who could openly play in the water in the sweltering heat without being scolded or beaten by the adults at home.

The high-flying water splashes, illuminated by the sunlight, create rainbow after rainbow, their vibrant colors truly breathtaking.

Amidst laughter and joy, Song Jiaojiao spent an unforgettable day; this was truly a wonderful place to relax.

There was no room for further upgrades, and an endless supply of rare seeds, making it difficult for her to relax.

They returned to the inn soaking wet, and Song Jiaojiao asked the waiter to make a large pot of ginger soup and bring it to the courtyard.

Everyone who went out today was forced to drink a large bowl of spicy ginger soup, except for Ye Yun and the others.

Still excited, Mu Xue gesticulated wildly as she recounted her day's achievements, while Song Jiaojiao listened attentively from the side.

"It's so lively outside!" Ye Yun exclaimed, listening to the joyful sounds outside. She had heard that today was the local Water Splashing Festival, but unfortunately, her body didn't allow her to go out and play at all.

"It's Madam Song and the others who have returned," Yoruichi said, tucking the blanket around Ye Yun's neck.

"Ah Yi, you could have gone out and had fun, but unfortunately you can only stay by my side." Ye Yun said in a deep voice as she looked at the man in front of her.

"Ah-Yun, you know I've never liked these kinds of lively scenes," Yoruichi said softly, shaking her head helplessly.

"Did they come again today?"

"No, there are so many people in the city today, how could they dare to make a move at a time like this?" Yoruichi said coldly, thinking of the people chasing closely behind them.

“That’s true. It’s rare that you have time to rest. Ah Yi, you must protect Madam Song and the others. We can’t let innocent people get involved because of this.” Ye Yun held Ye Yi’s hand tightly and said with a serious expression.

"I know."

"Mu Xue, after you finish the ginger soup, go take a bath and get some rest early," Song Jiaojiao instructed as she saw the waiter bring in the hot water.

"I understand, Mother, I'll go right away." Mu Xue, who had been having a crazy day, was also feeling tired and said listlessly.

"Xiaoxiao, keep an eye on Miss and make sure she doesn't fall asleep in the bathtub."

"Yes, Madam." Having received the order, Shang Xiaoxiao left.

Song Jiaojiao quickly tidied herself up. She originally wanted to go into the space to take a look, but as soon as she touched the bed, she fell asleep.

At that moment, a group of people dressed in black and with their faces covered entered the courtyard.

As soon as Yoruichi entered the courtyard, she woke up alertly, grabbed her sword, and went out to lead the group to the outskirts of the city.

Half an hour later, Yoruichi, exuding a murderous aura, returned to her room.

Song Jiaojiao slept soundly until the sun was high in the sky before waking up, her eyes glazed by the bright sunlight outside.

After washing up, she came to the hall and saw Shang Xiaoxiao, asking, "Where is Miss?"

"Reporting to Madam, Miss has not yet woken up."

It seems that the crazy fun these past few days has finally worn off the little guy.

"Go and ask the waiter to bring some breakfast to Miss's room. I'll go check on Mu Xue."

After finishing her sentence, Song Jiaojiao walked towards Mu Xue's room. She pushed open the door and saw Mu Xue lying on the bed in a wide-open sleeping position, with a thin quilt pressed under her body and glistening tears on the corners of her mouth.

Song Jiaojiao shook her head at Mu Xue's unrestrained sleeping posture, then stepped forward and called out softly,

"Lazybones, get up! The sun's already high in the sky."

Mu Xue opened her eyes in a daze, yawning, with tears still trickling from the corners of her eyes.

"Mom, I'm not awake yet." Mu Xue said softly, her voice thick with nasal congestion, just like a kitten that was reluctant to get out of bed.

"Time to get up, the sun is already high in the sky, or we'll miss lunch."

Song Jiaojiao pulled Mu Xue up and came over with her clothes, smiling.

After washing up, Shang Xiaoxiao brought breakfast over. Song Jiaojiao didn't let Mu Xue eat too much, just enough to fill her stomach so she wouldn't be unable to eat lunch later.

"This afternoon I'm planning to go see what fruits and grains are available here, to see if there are any suitable for growing in our area. Mu Xue, do you want to come with me?"

"Mother, I want to go with Xu An to see what fun things there are to do here." Mu Xue didn't want to go with Song Jiaojiao and wanted to go out alone.

"Okay, take Xiaoxiao and Shangyu with you, but be careful, okay?" Song Jiaojiao didn't insist that Muxue come with her.

Hearing Song Jiaojiao agree, Mu Xue happily replied, "I know, Mother."

After lunch, Song Jiaojiao went out alone. There were still quite a few people in the county town today, most of whom came from afar. Since they rarely come here, they naturally want to stay for a few more days.

The roadside stalls have also added a lot of new items, the most common being dried fruit made from various fruits. I didn't expect that the people here had known this skill for so long.

Song Jiaojiao bought some of the same fruit. The dried fruit here is all unsweetened and slowly baked over low heat, which can largely preserve the original flavor of the fruit.

Song Jiaojiao casually inquired with the vendors about where to buy tree seedlings in the county. Among the fruits, she saw many varieties that could be planted in Yunshui Town.