diskusbooks Chapter 389 Welcome to My Space
Chapter 389 Welcome to My Space
Yuan Bao and her mother had a profound conversation in the room. When the last trace of doubt in Yuan Bao's mother's eyes was replaced by firm expectation, the mother and daughter walked out of the room hand in hand, and the air was filled with a relaxed and hopeful atmosphere.
"Xiao Zhi! Big Brother! Sister-in-law!" Yuan Bao called out loudly, his voice filled with barely concealed excitement, "Come over here, there's something fun!"
Yuan Baoguo and Lin Qing, who were watching TV in the living room, and Xiao Zhi, who was muttering to himself by the window looking at the green ivy, all curiously came over.
"What's so fun? It's all so mysterious." Yuan Baoguo adjusted his glasses, looking at the unusual gleam on his sister's and mother's faces.
Yuan Bao smiled mysteriously, not answering directly, but looking at "Cat" Xiao 9, who was perched on the sofa armrest, lazily licking its paws. "Xiao 9, are you ready?"
Little 9 raised its head, and a hint of anthropomorphic solemnity seemed to flash across its round panda face.
It lightly jumped off the sofa and walked to the center of the living room.
"Everyone, come closer, you can hold hands or stand around me," Yuan Bao directed.
Although he didn't understand why, out of trust in Yuan Bao, Yuan Baoguo took Lin Qing's hand, while Xiao Zhi excitedly held onto his mother's hand.
Standing beside Yuan Bao, Yuan's mother looked on with anticipation.
Yuan Bao took a deep breath and his mind stirred slightly.
A gentle yet irresistible spatial fluctuation quietly spread out from her and Xiao 9, instantly enveloping everyone.
A slight dizziness came over me, and the familiar scene of the living room in front of me rippled, faded, and reformed like waves on water.
The next second, the feeling of being grounded came over me, and fresh air, carrying the sweet scent of grass and trees and a faint spiritual energy, rushed into my nostrils.
What comes into view is the elegant and exquisite villa, and the vibrant courtyard surrounding it, bathed in soft light.
"Wow—!" Ash exclaimed first, his mouth forming an "O" shape and his eyes widening as if he had stepped into a fairy tale world.
Yuan Baoguo and Lin Qing were completely stunned.
Yuan Baoguo subconsciously adjusted his glasses and blinked hard, wondering if he was hallucinating.
Lin Qing gripped her husband's hand tightly, staring in shock at the completely unbelievable scene before her—a beautiful house under a blue sky and white clouds, with lush fields and orchards in the distance, and rolling mountains further on, the air filled with a refreshing fragrance. This…this really is her sister's "space"?
"Welcome to my space." Yuan Bao smiled, her voice breaking the shock of her family members. "This is my true 'home away from home,' and also the safest place."
Her gaze shifted to Little 9, which had now returned to its form as a collection of pale silver light points and was floating in the air.
"First of all, let me formally introduce our old friend again." Yuan Bao said in a relaxed tone, "Xiao 9, my intelligent companion. Its previous 'cat' form was for the convenience of accompanying everyone in real life. This is its true form."
【Hello everyone, I'm Xiao 9.】The gentle, metallic voice resonated directly in everyone's minds.
“Little…Little 9?!” Yuan Baoguo was completely dumbfounded. Pointing at the soft ball of light, he said, “You…you’re not a cat?! You’ve always…always been a…machine? A ball of light?” The amount of information was too much for him to handle.
Lin Qing also covered her mouth, looked at Xiao 9, then at Yuan Bao, and then at Yuan's mother who had a "I knew it" expression on her face. She felt that her worldview had been completely refreshed.
It turns out that the lazy, gluttonous, and intelligent "cat" at home is such a magical being!
Xiao Zhi was the quickest to accept it. After the initial surprise came a lot of curiosity: "Xiao 9! You're so cool! You can glow! And you can talk!" He even wanted to reach out and touch the ball of light, but Lin Qing quickly pulled him back.
“Yes, elder brother and sister-in-law, Little 9 is an intelligent life form that assists me, and its form can change,” Yuan Bao explained. “We kept it a secret from everyone before because of special circumstances. Now that it’s safe enough here, it’s time for everyone to truly get to know it.”
Yuan Baoguo took a while to process this before shaking his head with a wry smile: "Alright... your sister can be a superhero protecting two worlds, and you have a smart optical modem at home that can transform... it doesn't seem so unacceptable." His self-comforting words amused Lin Qing, and the tense atmosphere immediately eased a lot.
"Alright, stop standing there like an idiot at the door." Aunt Yuan called out at the right moment. She was now the most composed person besides Yuan Bao. "Bao'er, quickly show us around your 'home'!"
"Alright! Little 9, lead the way!" Yuan Bao was in a great mood.
The little ball of light flickered slightly, [Please follow me.]
For the rest of the time, Xiao 9 acted as the most professional tour guide (although her voice remained calm and even), leading her family into the space villa.
The exquisite, comfortable, and modern amenities inside the villa once again amazed Yuan Baoguo and Lin Qing.
The huge open kitchen and sunroom, in particular, captivated Lin Qing, who loves cooking and gardening.
“There are many rooms here, and everyone can choose one they like as their own private room in this space.” Yuan Bao waved his hand. “When you’re tired, want some peace and quiet, or… if anything happens outside, you can come in and rest anytime.”
"Really? Mom! I can have my own room?" Xiao Zhi jumped up excitedly.
"Of course! Go and choose for yourself, you can look at both upstairs and downstairs," Yuan Bao said indulgently.
Xiao Zhi cheered and rushed up the stairs like a little cannonball.
Yuan Baoguo and Lin Qing exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with curiosity and a touch of excitement, and began to carefully examine each room, considering which one to choose.
Yuan's mother watched with a smile, feeling genuinely happy and at ease that her daughter had such a secluded haven.
After touring the interior of the villa, Yuan Bao led everyone through the living room to the backyard.
What first caught everyone's attention was the spring that looked like it was embedded in a white jade pool.
The spring water is crystal clear, with a light, milky-white mist rising from it, exuding a pure and refreshing aroma that soothes the soul.
"This is the Spirit Spring," Yuan Bao introduced. "The spring water is very good for the body. Long-term drinking or soaking can strengthen the body and prolong life. All the faucets in the bathrooms of the villa, including the bathtubs, are now flowing with the Spirit Spring water. Everyone can use it directly for daily washing and bathing, which is very convenient."
She pointed to the larger hot spring pool next to her, where steam was rising gently: "If you want to soak in a hot spring, do it here. The water temperature is constant, and it's especially relaxing. Mom, you can come here often; it's very good for your health." She said this specifically to Yuan's mother.
Feeling the rich spiritual energy in the air, Aunt Yuan felt her breathing become much easier and nodded repeatedly, "Good, good! This water looks so comforting!"
Xiao Zhi wasn't very interested in taking a bath; his gaze had already been drawn to the vast and vibrant area behind the villa.
There were neat rows of fields, fruit trees laden with fruit, and... lots of small animals!
"Mom! Look! Big white goose! Chicks! Little fox! And... Wow! What's that? A baby?" Xiao Zhi pointed at the planting and breeding area, so excited that he couldn't speak coherently.
Several proud white geese were seen surveying the field ridges with their heads held high, while a flock of fluffy little yellow chicks chirped and chattered behind the equally bright-feathered and slightly larger "birds" as they pecked at grass seeds.
Several small foxes with glossy fur and bright eyes strolled gracefully along the edge of the orchard.
Several round little hedgehogs peeked out from the grass.
The most eye-catching were several ginseng dolls, each about the size of a palm, wearing red bibs, with green leaves on their heads, and plump and white!
They were either clumsily pulling weeds in the spirit field (though they might be pulling up seedlings of spirit plants), or sitting on the edge of the field swinging their little feet, curiously watching the new "giants".
They exude a rich and pure spiritual energy of plants.
“Those are ginseng babies! They’ve become sentient!” Yuan Bao answered Xiao Zhi’s question with a smile. “They are all ‘little residents’ and ‘little helpers’ here.”
She stepped forward and introduced herself loudly, "Everyone, come over here and get to know my family!"
At her call, the spirit beasts and ginseng dolls all stopped what they were doing and looked over in unison.
The white geese greeted them with "Quack! Master! Master!" The little yellow chicks chirped even more merrily, the little foxes gracefully flicked their tails, and the little hedgehogs shyly shrank back.
The ginseng babies curiously floated closer (yes, they can float a short distance off the ground), blinking their big, dark eyes.
"This is Grandma Yuan, this is Uncle Yuan Baoguo, this is Aunt Lin Qing, and this is Brother Xiaozhi," Yuan Bao introduced them one by one. "They will be coming here often in the future, so please get along well!"
The spirit beasts seemed to understand, and each expressed their friendliness in their own way.
The ginseng babies then made soft, delicate "ee-yah" sounds, like the tinkling of bells in the wind, as a way of greeting them.
Xiao Zhi couldn't contain himself any longer. After getting his mother's permission, he cautiously approached the adorable little creatures.
He was first attracted by the fluffy little yellow chicks, then wanted to touch the little fox's smooth fur, and finally his gaze was completely locked on the several flying (floating) white and chubby ginseng dolls, chasing after them with delighted laughter.
The entire planting and breeding area was instantly filled with childlike joy.
Watching her eldest brother awkwardly trying to get close to the aloof white goose, watching her son chasing after the ginseng doll, and watching her sister-in-law curiously observing those obviously extraordinary spiritual plants, Yuan Ma's face showed an extremely gratified and satisfied smile.
This magical space, full of vitality and peace, is proof of the daughter's strength and the strongest support for their family.
As Yuan Bao watched his family and the spirit beasts playing so enthusiastically, their laughter echoing through the space, a wave of tenderness washed over him.
She walked over to everyone, including Xiao Zhi, who was panting from chasing the ginseng doll, and gently touched their palms with her finger.
A cool, starlight-like mark flashed and disappeared.
“Alright,” Yuan Bao’s voice clearly reached everyone’s ears, “I have set permissions for all of you. From now on, no matter where you are, as long as you have the thought to enter this space, you can enter immediately. This is to ensure that if you encounter any danger or emergency outside, this will be the safest refuge. Remember, you need to concentrate.”
This simple yet crucial "trump card" gave Yuan Baoguo and Lin Qing a jolt, instantly making them realize the weight of this authority.
This is the deepest love and protection that the younger sister (sister-in-law) gave them.
As Yuan Ma felt the wonderful connection brought by the slightly cool mark on her palm, looking at the paradise her daughter had protected, and then at her son, daughter-in-law, and grandson who were immersed in joy, she felt that the gloom that had accumulated in her heart for many years had been completely dispelled, and an unprecedented sense of peace and happiness filled her whole body.
“Bao’er…” Yuan’s mother held her daughter’s hand, and all her words were condensed into a heartfelt call.
Yuan Bao squeezed his mother's hand back, his smile warm and strong: "Mom, we have a long way to go. We'll take you to see the other places in the space, like the mountains over there, the lake, the sea, and the place where I practice my skills, another day. Today, let's get to know our 'new home' properly."
The soft golden rays of the setting sun spilled onto the roof of the villa, onto the misty vapors of the spiritual spring, and onto the playful spirit beasts and laughing family members.
The cicadas' chirping in summer seemed to be shut out; in this space that belonged to Yuan Bao, there was only the warmth and tranquility of peaceful times.
She knew that with this warmth of being understood and protected, she would move more firmly toward the future.