Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2442 - 2378: What a Coincidence

Jiang Xiao let out a smile.

"He told me the truth."

Meng Xinian cast a proud glance toward Zhu Shun.

"That's pure destiny, sheer destiny."

"Meet Chen Yin, my old playmate from the compound days, and here's Wang Yi, Jiang Xiao's close buddy who's also Chen Yin's other half."

"Brother Shun."

Chen Yin and Wang Yi called out "Brother Shun" without any hesitation.

"Excellent, such fine gentlemen and lovely ladies all around." Zhu Shun's gaze lingered on Wang Yi for a moment, his eyes flickering faintly, yet he soon brightened up, slapped Meng Xinian's arm, and urged, "Hurry up, hurry, join me in snagging that fish—I've had my sights on it for two full days and trapped it in that nook just today."

"Are we actually fishing?"

"Absolutely serious! No way you'd suspect I'm just charming the women now that they're here, right?" Zhu Shun burst into a booming laugh before adding, "Come on, let's head out—we'll chat plenty over the grilled catch later!"

Meng Xinian turned to Jiang Xiao. "With this wound, am I okay to wade in?"

In truth, the injury had formed a solid scab by now, and though the previous scuffle might have tugged at it excessively, dipping into the water ought to be fine if he avoided prolonged soaking.

Jiang Xiao gave a nod. "Just take it easy, though."

"Understood."

"He truly heeds his wife." Zhu Shun remarked to Jiang Xiao, "Don't fret, sister-in-law—I promise no sneaky attacks underwater."

Chen Yin appeared quite keen to join in as well.

"Little Yi, mind if I hop in too?"

"Go ahead; I never forbade it." Wang Yi sounded somewhat unused to his seeking her approval.

"No spare outfits here, so you ladies head off somewhere—return at our shout since we'll strip down to enter the stream," Meng Xinian instructed.

Jiang Xiao let out a light snort while tugging Wang Yi's hand. "Let's wander and scout some spots."

Into the nearby woods they ventured, conversing lightly as they strolled, sensing the perfect kind of day. It lacked full warmth, yet the chill had eased considerably, with a gentle breeze carrying crisp scents that left them utterly at ease.

"Hey? Mushrooms over there?" Wang Yi abruptly gestured toward the foliage under a nearby tree.

Jiang Xiao peered across and spotted bunches of crimson mushrooms sprouting amid the lush greenery, their bold hue popping strikingly and attractively.

"They are," Jiang Xiao brightened instantly, striding forward with haste. "Wang Yi, come pick some—these'll grill up deliciously!"

"Won't some be toxic, though? I've heard loads of mushrooms carry poison that can kill if eaten. No clue how to spot the edible from the dangerous ones."

"I've got this!" Jiang Xiao giggled. "Back in the day, I was quite the mushroom hunter! Feels like ages since my last forage—got a bit of nostalgia for it."

"Fine, looks like plenty more that way!"

Wang Yi scanned about and noticed several more mushrooms scattered nearby.

"This'll be a bountiful haul! Though, how'll we carry them?"

Jiang Xiao rose to her feet, surveyed the surroundings, and noticed a wild yam-like plant boasting broad foliage.

She plucked several leaves along with some lengthy grass strands, tinkered briefly, and crafted a pair of basic leaf-and-grass carriers.

By layering two leaves for each, the carriers could manage roughly two pounds of mushrooms apiece.

"Take one each."

Wang Yi eyed the "carriers" and broke into chuckles. "Xiao Jiang, you're so resourceful—did you just improvise these?"

"No big deal; as a child, I frequented the hills and often bundled wild berries and the like in leaves."