Chapter 636: Bin, What Are You Doing?

‘I want to see just how this is going to turn out.’ Shen Yibin deliberately slowed his pace, following behind Xiaoliu and Turtle Immortal. He watched them move forward slowly. Xiaoliu was used to hopping and skipping around, so keeping the rope level was no easy task. As soon as it sped up, the skateboard behind it would start bouncing up and down. Poor Turtle Immortal was jostled until it was completely dizzy. This time, Maphario didn’t stay on Turtle Immortal’s back. It took the opportunity to jump off and return to Hah’Er’s pocket, watching Turtle Immortal with a sympathetic expression.

‘Hey, if you keep messing around like this, I’m afraid Turtle Immortal is going to kick the bucket! Do you think living for hundreds of years was easy for it? If it dies just like that, we’ll be in big trouble!’ Shen Yibin watched Xiaoliu with exasperation. ‘Should I convince it to give up? You’re obviously not suited for this! We should just let Hah’Er do it. At least its running pace is much more stable than yours.’

“SQUEAK! SQUEAK!” After running for a while, Xiaoliu also seemed to realize something was wrong. It grew so anxious it started scratching its ears and cheeks in frustration. But its body structure was completely different from Hah’Er’s, making it impossible to move forward steadily like Hah’Er could. Yet, it was unwilling to give up this great opportunity to grow closer to Turtle Immortal, so it was caught in a dilemma.

“Hey, Xiaoliu, maybe you should just give up. How about you take Turtle Immortal on the roller coaster later when I go make dinner?” ‘I know what you’re trying to do, and I support it, but your method just seems a little off!’ Shen Yibin couldn’t help but step forward to persuade it. Hearing this, Xiaoliu scratched its head and reluctantly handed the rope back to Hah’Er.

Only then did the group return to normal. Maphario hopped back onto the skateboard, and Shen Yibin, Hah’Er, and the others continued running forward. Xiaoliu returned to the trees, swinging ahead dejectedly. This was much more its style.

“Alright, it’s getting late. Let’s stop here for today. We should head back and make dinner!” After they had run about half their usual distance, Shen Yibin called for a stop. Xiaoliu had wasted a lot of time earlier, so it was time to go back.

So, the group turned around and headed back to the villa. Xiaoliu immediately took Turtle Immortal to play on the roller coaster. Hah’Er helped Shen Yibin prepare the meal in the kitchen, while Maphario went into the courtyard to check on the medicinal herbs that had just been planted.

‘Okay, first, a pork rib stew with Seven-leafed One-flowered Plant. Then a black-boned chicken soup with Polygonum multiflorum. I can also make a lean pork soup with Yellow Ginseng and poria… Even though the Yellow Essence Sprouts are all gone, there are still plenty of ways to cook with these top-quality medicinal herbs! I’ll finish with a pot of medicinal porridge as a base. That will guarantee everyone eats their fill and feels great!’ Before setting out, Shen Yibin had specifically researched recipes using these medicinal ingredients. He’d gone out to buy everything he needed and now began cooking with deft efficiency.

By the time the fragrance from the kitchen began to fill the air, Xu Ye, Xia Shixuan, Qiao Wenqi, and the others had started to arrive. Shen Yibin ducked out for a moment to grab some Junshan Silver Needle Tea, asking Xu Ye to help brew it for the guests. Then he returned to the kitchen to get back to work. By seven o’clock, all the dishes were finally ready.

“Bin, what did you make today? Why does it have a kind of medicinal fragrance?” Qiao Wenqi asked, sniffing the air and surveying the dishes on the table. “And the wine today seems to taste different from usual, too.”

“Will eating these dishes be as effective as the medicinal porridge? Huh? Is that Polygonum multiflorum? My hair has been feeling a little worse for wear lately. Will eating more of this help?” Xia Shixuan immediately set her sights on the pot of black-boned chicken soup with Polygonum multiflorum.

“I went to the mountains a couple of days ago and brought back some great stuff, so I prepared a medicinal banquet to treat everyone. Each of these dishes has its own benefits. For example, the black-boned chicken soup with Polygonum multiflorum can improve your hair quality, while the lean pork soup with Yellow Ginseng and poria can nourish the kidneys, moisten the lungs, fortify the spleen, and boost your qi… Everyone, try a bit of everything. It’s good for you,” Shen Yibin introduced with a smile. “You’re all either busy with work or studying hard, so I doubt you have much time to exercise. Eating more of this will definitely be good for your bodies.”

“Tsk, tsk. The last time I came, all I got was a measly pot of medicinal porridge. Now you’ve made all this amazing food. Bin, you’re holding out on me,” Xu Ye said. The moment he heard “nourish the kidneys,” he perked right up. Without a second word, he grabbed a ladle and served himself a large bowl of the lean pork soup with Yellow Ginseng and poria. After eating the medicinal porridge last time, he had gone home and put on a legendary performance. Now, seeing so many good things, how could he possibly hold back? He was the first to dive in.

Encouraged by Xia Shixuan and Xu Ye taking the lead, the rest of the girls also began to try the dishes. As they ate, Shen Yibin offered suggestions based on their individual conditions, encouraging them to eat more of the foods that would specifically benefit them.

Turtle Immortal was also very satisfied with the feast. Although these dishes weren’t made under its guidance, the recipes had been passed down for a long time and had stood the test of time. They were indeed wonderfully effective, and it ate a good deal.

Xiaoliu sat next to Turtle Immortal. Whenever its small eyes glanced at a dish, Xiaoliu would immediately urge Shen Yibin to serve some to Turtle Immortal. It also periodically refilled the wine cup in front of Turtle Immortal, waiting on it so attentively that it was utterly content.

After dinner, everyone helped Shen Yibin clear the table and wash the dishes. Then they moved to the living room to continue drinking tea. Once the food had more or less digested, the group began to wonder what to do next. It was still too early for bed, so they had to think of some form of entertainment, right?

“Qianqian, let’s go sing?” Bai Yanni found Sun Qian. Shen Yibin’s house had a KTV room, and she was in the mood to hear Sun Qian’s beautiful voice.

“Anyone want to go for a swim with me? Hah’Er, you come with me, okay?” Xia Shixuan called, inviting everyone to the swimming pool.

“I’m going to the study to do my homework!” Lv Tiantian was a good, studious kid who wouldn’t waste a single moment.

“Bin, come on, let’s go to the river!” Seeing that the moon outside had already climbed halfway up the mountain, Xu Ye quickly grabbed Shen Yibin, eager to go out and continue their training. After the past few days of practice, he now had unshakable faith in the Cultivation Technique Shen Yibin had taught him.

“Huh? What are you two guys going to do by the river?” Xia Shixuan asked, a little curious.

“Why don’t you follow us and see for yourselves?” At Xu Ye’s urging, the whole group went to the riverbank together.

“Alright, I’ll get up there and give you a demonstration?” Shen Yibin’s face flushed slightly. ‘Striking this pose in front of so many people is so embarrassing!’ But if it could convince them to learn, he couldn’t worry about that now. So, Shen Yibin climbed onto a large rock and struck the pose.

“Bin, what are you doing?” The girls were instantly dumbfounded.