Anning and Si Linna found a comedy to watch, and the two of them laughed so hard in the cinema that tears streamed down their faces. After the movie, they bought some ingredients together and went home to cook dinner.

After dinner, Anning and Si Linna sat together and talked.

She asked Si Linna, "Sister, what do you plan to do in the future?"

Si Linna smiled: "What else can I do? Just continue living. I want to go back to the countryside for a while."

Anning knew that Si Linna was talking about her hometown.

Si Linna’s hometown doesn’t really have any relatives left, just an old house and a few acres of land. Since Si Linna got married, the house was renovated once, and the land has been managed by someone hired.

Plus, Si Linna has saved some money over the years, so ordinary life won’t be a problem for her when she goes back.

"Alright."

Anning didn’t persuade Si Linna otherwise, and indeed she had planned to let Si Linna live in the countryside.

"Sister, stay with me for a few days first, and next week I’ll ask my professor for leave and accompany you back to the hometown."

Si Linna quickly said, "No need, I can go on my own."

Anning laughed: "How could that be okay? I don’t even know where your home is exactly, I have to check it out. Also, I want to investigate some things in the countryside. I’m going with you to see if your hometown suits my plans."

"What matters?"

Si Linna asked with curiosity.

Anning replied: "You know, I studied biochemistry. I’ve been researching it since high school. I made some money from investing in stocks these years. I took part of that money out for research, and recently I developed a plant growth fluid. I want to find a place to test how it works. I planned to rent some village land for experiments, but since you’re going back to the village, I’ll let you help me with the experiments instead."

"What’s the effect of this growth fluid?"

Talking about plants, Si Linna was quite interested.

Back in the day, Si Linna was also an excellent student with good character and learning. Her parents worked hard to nurture her, and she was ambitious, skipped grades from primary school, and got into university at sixteen to study agronomy and forestry. If her parents hadn’t had an accident and the family finances hadn’t collapsed during her sophomore year, forcing her to earn a living and support Shi Ye, she might have already become a researcher in agronomy and forestry.

"I developed two types of growth fluid. One accelerates plant growth and enhances drought, heat, and cold resistance, while the other increases the nutritional content of plants, making them more delicious and nutritious. The accelerated growth version, I want to cultivate plants specifically for desert planting, to prevent desertification and fix sand. If planted on those semi-desertified lands north of the Capital, within a few years, the sandstorms won’t be as severe as they are now."

Anning carefully explained the advantages and disadvantages of the two types of growth fluid to Si Linna. The more Si Linna listened, the more interested she became: "That’s amazing! You quietly developed all this; you’re truly remarkable. You’re really trusting me to help you with research!"

Anning laughed: "If I can’t trust my sister, who else can I trust?"

Indeed.

Si Linna felt warmth in her heart upon hearing this.

She’s been hit by a devastating blow lately, almost betrayed by everyone. If it weren’t for Anning’s support, constant consoling, and help in fighting adversities, she might have lost the will to live.

It’s fair to say that Si Linna now only has Anning as a family member.

"Okay, I’ll help you with the experiments."

Si Linna laughed and patted Anning’s head: "I haven’t given up on my major all these years. Though I don’t dare say I’ve learned it well, what I studied early on I’ve never put aside, so I can certainly help you with the experiments."

"Mm-hmm."

Anning nodded eagerly: "If the growth fluid really doesn’t have any toxic side effects, then we can use it to register a company, and sister, just with these two growth fluids, we can run a plant kingdom."

Si Linna felt a surge of ambition after hearing this.

She studied agronomy and forestry and had an understanding of the current environment and agricultural situation, naturally knowing that Anning wasn’t exaggerating.

Just the growth fluid for sand fixation could make Anning’s name last through history, not to mention the other type of growth fluid.

"When I go back to the village, I’ll lease more land and mobilize all the villagers, waiting for the experiment to succeed. We’ll start by transforming the area there into a paradise."

"I still have some money here, I’ll transfer some to you first, start acting swiftly when you return. Also, help me buy a house near your home; I might move there soon too."

Anning said as she transferred money to Si Linna.

They planned half the night on how to run their future business before falling asleep, exhausted.

Early the next morning, Anning was awakened by the doorbell. She quickly went to open the door, and upon opening it, saw Xiao Yuan holding a bag of breakfast standing at the door.

"Is it okay to come in?"

Xiao Yuan asked with a smile.

Anning stepped aside to let Xiao Yuan in: "Come in."

Xiao Yuan entered and changed his shoes. Si Linna came out of the bedroom: "Ningning, who’s here?"

Xiao Yuan put the breakfast on the table and quickly greeted with a smile upon seeing Si Linna: "Hello, sister, I’m Xiao Yuan, Ningning’s boyfriend."

Seeing Xiao Yuan, Si Linna was noticeably stunned: "Oh, it’s you. Sit down quickly."

Xiao Yuan sat, and Si Linna went to the kitchen to fetch plates and utensils: "Xiao... Xiao Yuan, right? Have you had breakfast?"

"Not yet."

Si Linna took out plates and utensils for three people, and as she served breakfast, she asked Xiao Yuan: "Your family is from Erdaowan, right?"

Xiao Yuan was quite surprised: "How did you know, sister?"

Si Linna sat down and laughed: "My hometown is Fengtai Village."

"Then we’re fellow villagers!"

Xiao Yuan quickly called out to Anning: "Ningning, come here for a moment."

Anning poked her head out from the bathroom: "What’s up?"

Xiao Yuan pointed at Si Linna: "Sister’s family and ours are neighboring villages."

Anning laughed: "Did you two cry when fellow villagers meet?"

Si Linna chuckled: "Not really."

Anning finished her washing and came out for breakfast, starting to discuss returning to the village.

Xiao Yuan said: "I’m also planning to go back in a few days. Let’s go together. Sister doesn’t have any relatives in her hometown, while the Xiao family is a big name in Erdaowan. I can ask my parents to look after her. If sister faces any difficulties, she can seek help from my parents."

"Okay." Si Linna accepted Xiao Yuan’s kindness.

After breakfast, Anning discussed with Xiao Yuan and Si Linna how to return and what to bring.

Xiao Yuan suggested: "Let’s buy a car first, then we can drive ourselves back. It won’t take long on the expressway."

Anning nodded: "Sounds good."

Si Linna laughed: "I’ll buy it. I need one back there anyway. If we buy, I’ll choose a pickup truck; it’s more practical in the countryside."

Neither Anning nor Xiao Yuan contested this issue with Si Linna.

Then, the three of them set out to look at cars and purchased one by the end of the day.

After Xiao Yuan returned to school in the afternoon, Anning asked Si Linna: "How do you know Xiao Yuan? Even if you’re from neighboring villages, shouldn’t there be a significant age gap, and you probably wouldn’t know him?"

Speaking of this, Si Linna felt quite sad: "I was classmates with Xiao Yuan’s little aunt, he looks like her."

"His aunt?" Anning pondered: "Never heard Xiao Yuan talk about her."

Si Linna felt uneasy: "His aunt passed away long ago. Back then, she was also a good student and later got into a university in Hai City. Unfortunately, because of her beauty during college, someone targeted her, and then..."

Si Linna wiped away the wetness at the corners of her eyes: "It’s a matter from years ago, let’s not talk about it anymore."