Rebirth: Slice-of-life Cultivation-Chapter 318 - 252 Words That Must Be Said

The rabbit transformed, turning into rabbit meat.

"Everything is ready."

Xue Yuantong carried a large basin filled to the brim with rabbit meat, weighing several pounds, definitely enough for their meal.

"Jiang Ning, shall we start cooking now?" she swallowed hard, having skipped breakfast, she was starving and wished they could start cooking at lightning speed.

Jiang Ning said, "Didn’t we agree on a picnic? Let’s cook when we get to the river dam."

Xue Yuantong paused, she had thought they would eat first and then go for a picnic at the river dam.

"Ah, do we have to carry the gas cylinder over there?"

Jiang Ning calmly replied, "We’ll make a fire directly by the river and experience a real picnic."

Xue Chuchu, who seldom spoke up, interjected:

"I think it sounds great, I’ve never done anything like this before."

Having given it some thought, Xue Yuantong found the idea quite novel and eagerly took charge:

"Jiang Ning, have you got everything ready? Let’s hurry!"

Jiang Ning had already finished preparing. Inside a large box, it was filled with all sorts of items—pots, pans, an oil drum, flour bags, vegetables, fruits, and more.

Xue Chuchu had also brought a large bottle of cola, which was placed inside too.

Their preparation for the picnic, unlike what was suggested online, was very down-to-earth.

There remained some space in the box, so Jiang Ning took the large basin from Xue Yuantong’s hands and placed it inside, fitting perfectly.

The basin was loaded with several pounds of rabbit meat, weighing down Xue Yuantong’s hands, causing her fingers to slightly whiten.

Xue Chuchu asked, "Tongtong, does your family have those white gloves for work?"

"Of course, my house has everything." Xue Yuantong’s house had a small utility room stocked with various tools.

"Could you please find me a pair?" Xue Chuchu said, looking at the large box on the ground.

The box was extremely heavy, and though it could be placed on her motor scooter to be pushed to the dam, it would still need someone to steady it.

Not wanting to freeload, she proactively helped steady the box, feeling more at peace about contributing.

Jiang Ning understood her intention, saying:

"No need for gloves, leave the box to me."

Xue Chuchu glanced at the box, "Wearing gloves makes it easier."

"Mmm, Chuchu, you’re right. Indeed, we should prepare a pair of gloves for Jiang Ning."

Xue Yuantong ran into the house like the wind and came back just as quickly.

She slapped the gloves into the palm of Jiang Ning’s hand:

"Put them on quickly, for safety."

She, Xue Yuantong, was by no means a reckless boss; she truly considered Jiang Ning’s well-being.

Jiang Ning efficiently donned the gloves.

Xue Chuchu: ’...I was the one who needed to wear them.’

Why didn’t they consider her?

Jiang Ning adjusted the gloves, then bent down to lift the box.

Xue Chuchu was about to step forward to help, believing that the box, filled with stuff, must be very heavy and would require two people to lift.

But the next moment, she saw Jiang Ning easily lifting the box.

It was as if he were lifting cotton instead of a box.

’Is he that strong?’ Xue Chuchu thought, suddenly struck by the idea.

Jiang Ning held up the box and said, "Lock the door, let’s get going."

"Mmm, okay." Xue Yuantong was very cooperative.

With the box in hand, Jiang Ning left, with Xue Chuchu following behind, ready to step in if he faltered.

Jiang Ning then entered the neighboring house.

Noticing that Tongtong was locking the door, Xue Chuchu decided not to follow but instead said:

"Tongtong, why are you locking my motor scooter in the yard? I need it later."

Xue Yuantong hesitated for a moment, then said, "If we ride the scooter while Jiang Ning carries the box, isn’t that too cruel for him? I think we should walk with him to the riverside."

This had not occurred to Xue Chuchu at all; it seemed she was misunderstood by Tongtong. She clarified:

"I meant, let’s put the box on the motor scooter and take it to the riverside."

Carrying the box all the way to the riverside would be too heavy. The bungalow was hundreds of meters away from the river dam, and it would surely strain their arms!

Xue Yuantong, who hadn’t considered as much as Chuchu had, said:

"Jiang Ning’s very strong, let’s leave it to him."

She wanted to brag about how Jiang Ning could lift her up with just two fingers, but felt that it might undermine her own authority.

"How strong can he be?" Xue Chuchu was puzzled.

Just as she finished speaking, she saw Jiang Ning carrying the box with one hand and a standard purified water bucket full of water in the other.

Moreover, Jiang Ning moved steadily, walking as usual, as if it didn’t affect him at all.

"Lock the door again and let’s go," Jiang Ning instructed.

For him, the weight of these items was effortless.

His cultivation method and body cultivation nurtured his divine soul. Combining all three, lifting a small car would be a breeze, let alone these items.

Xue Chuchu stared at Jiang Ning, her gaze finally shifting; she was well aware of the weight of the purified water bucket—38 kilograms, and it was tough to carry.

Even though it was a civilized society where personal strength wasn’t that useful, as money and power were everything, this raw display of strength still made quite an impact.

Especially since Jiang Ning wasn’t muscular, it created a contrasting perception. If it were a middle-aged, overweight man carrying these items, Xue Chuchu wouldn’t have been surprised.

Previously at the rental house, when someone was beating a dog outside, Xue Chuchu was scared and dared not open the door. At that time, Jiang Ning had asked her to open it; she even worried about the danger, not realizing Jiang Ning had been relying on himself all along.

Xue Yuantong locked the door for him and then ran over to Jiang Ning’s side:

"It’s been hard on you, let me carry something."

She then took out the large bottle of cola from inside to carry.

Xue Chuchu said, "Can you carry one for me?"

Thus, Xue Chuchu ended up with a half-empty oil drum.

With Jiang Ning holding the box and carrying the purified water bucket, the two girls followed behind, whispering among themselves and occasionally glancing at Jiang Ning’s figure.