Hu Xiaobei saw them chewing and smiled as he waited.

Soon, Hu Xiaobei noticed the subtle changes in their expressions.

"It seems this smashed cucumber has impressed them!"

Thinking this, Hu Xiaobei, who had taken a sip of tea in satisfaction, softly asked, "How is it? The appearance of this smashed cucumber might not be appealing, but the taste should be quite good, right?"

Hearing Hu Xiaobei's inquiry, Haruno Nanako quickly swallowed the cucumber in her mouth and excitedly said, "Good? It's absolutely fantastic. I've never had such delicious cucumber before! How did you do it, Xiaobei brother?"

At the end of her sentence, Haruno Nanako's eyes lit up completely...

Before, even though Hu Xiaobei had highly praised the cucumber, she really hadn't cared much!

But after tasting it, she realized that Hu Xiaobei's praise was far from excessive...

Because its taste was truly exceptional...

In the moment she chewed, she really felt as if all the taste buds on her tongue had exploded...

As Haruno Nanako stared at Hu Xiaobei with such excitement, Haruno Rei, standing next to her, was also staring intently at Hu Xiaobei, clearly wanting to know what was so special about the cucumber.

Feeling their excitement, Hu Xiaobei chuckled and mysteriously said, "That's a secret, I can't tell you."

Hearing Hu Xiaobei teasing them, Haruno Nanako pouted, "Xiaobei brother, you... just tell me. Please tell me!"

Saying this, Haruno Nanako quickly walked up to Hu Xiaobei and coquettishly clung to his arm.

"It's so soft!"

The moment Haruno Nanako clung to him, Hu Xiaobei felt that slight pressure.

Instantly, Hu Xiaobei unconsciously felt a bit excited!

The next second, Hu Xiaobei knew he had to tell.

Thinking so, Hu Xiaobei glanced at her and said, "How about this! Give me a kiss, and I'll tell you."

Hu Xiaobei said this just as a joke.

But then, Hu Xiaobei was dumbfounded!

Because right after he spoke, Haruno Nanako quickly leaned in.

Before he could react, Hu Xiaobei was kissed by her.

"This..."

While Hu Xiaobei was still dazed, he heard Haruno Nanako urging, "Come on! Come on! Xiaobei brother, I've kissed you now, please tell me quickly."

Hearing Haruno Nanako's urging, Hu Xiaobei felt a bit at a loss!

Because he hadn't known Haruno Nanako would be so decisive, Hu Xiaobei wasn't prepared...

"Never mind, let's not think about that now!"

Rubbing his nose, Hu Xiaobei said, "It's actually quite simple! Back in my hometown, I was an expert in botany, so I'm really good at cultivating vegetables. Growing some cucumbers is no big deal."

Hearing Hu Xiaobei's explanation, they exchanged glances.

Quickly, Haruno Nanako exclaimed, "Xiaobei brother, you mean... the cucumber we're eating now was really cultivated by you? That's impossible!"

Before, they had thought the cucumber was something Hu Xiaobei had procured from somewhere.

But now, hearing what Hu Xiaobei meant, they realized the cucumber was actually cultivated by him.

Knowing this, they couldn't accept it.

Seeing their dumbfounded expressions, Hu Xiaobei said, "I know you'll be surprised, but the fact is, I just cultivated this cucumber!"

Hearing Hu Xiaobei's emphatic answer, Haruno Nanako took another bite of cucumber and said, "I don't believe it unless you show us, right, Mom?"

Upon hearing Haruno Nanako's words, Haruno Rei nodded slightly…

Glancing at them, Hu Xiaobei straightforwardly said, "Alright then, follow me to the backyard, and I'll cultivate it myself for you to see!"

When Hu Xiaobei mentioned the backyard, Haruno Rei and Haruno Nanako couldn't help feeling a bit scared…

Once bitten by a snake, afraid of the well rope for ten years!

Previously, after that terrifying incident, they were very resistant to the backyard…

Sensing their hesitation and resistance, Hu Xiaobei said, "What? Didn't you want to know what's up with these cucumbers? So now you don't want to know anymore?"

Hearing Hu Xiaobei's words, they still hesitated.

Hu Xiaobei chuckled: "I know what you're afraid of! Don't worry, with me here, nothing will happen. Just come with me."

While speaking, Hu Xiaobei put down his chopsticks and turned around decisively to leave.

Seeing Hu Xiaobei leave so casually, they exchanged glances and quickly followed him…

Walking ahead, Haruno Rei was just about to say something when she suddenly saw her daughter, Haruno Nanako, turn and run…

Just about to ask why, Haruno Rei was left speechless!

Because she realized that Haruno Nanako was hurriedly running back to have another bite of the cucumber Hu Xiaobei had prepared!

Watching Haruno Nanako eat and her face showing she wasn't yet satisfied!

Haruno Rei slightly laughed, "Daughter, is the taste that good?"

Hearing Haruno Rei's question, Haruno Nanako nodded vigorously and said, "Yes! The flavor is absolutely fantastic! Mom, you know I wasn't very fond of cucumbers before, but now, I really love eating these cucumbers. Because their taste is amazing!"

Hearing Haruno Nanako's enthusiastic accolades, Haruno Rei didn't say anything else but hurried her to quickly follow her own pace and catch up.

…

Having reached the backyard earlier, Hu Xiaobei heard footsteps and turned his head, seeing the two of them catching up.

Seeing their anxious expressions, Hu Xiaobei smilingly said, "No need to be scared, with me here, even if there is a venomous snake, it wouldn't dare show up!"

After saying this, Hu Xiaobei saw their expressions grow even more distressed…

His mouth twitching slightly, Hu Xiaobei softly said, "What's wrong? Do you think I'm bragging now?"

After saying this, Hu Xiaobei then heard Haruno Nanako anxiously speak up!

"No… No, that's not it! Xiaobei, there's… there's something behind you!"

Hearing this alarmed statement, Hu Xiaobei quickly turned around…

In that moment, Hu Xiaobei narrowed his eyes…

The reason being, as he turned around, Hu Xiaobei saw a black snake sticking out its tongue, coldly staring at him.

"Auntie, take a good look, is this the one that bit you before?"

The moment he saw it, Hu Xiaobei shielded them behind him and quickly spoke…

With her legs trembling from fright, Haruno Rei looked carefully at the black snake several times and said, "I… I don't remember! But it looks very similar!"

Previously, after Haruno Rei had been bitten by the snake, she panicked and couldn't clearly remember what the snake looked like…

Hearing Haruno Rei's response, Hu Xiaobei knew it was almost certainly the same one!

Because creatures like venomous snakes have a sense of territory…

Thinking this, Hu Xiaobei looked at it and boldly said, "You really are brazen, having hurt someone before and still lurking around here! What, got addicted to biting people?"

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