"Otherwise, should I have Nanako kiss me once she loses?"

After this thought occurred, Hu Xiaobei gently shook his head!

The reason he shook his head was that he suddenly remembered, he had already been kissed by Nanako before.

Another kiss seemed to lack a bit of freshness...

"No, that's not right, when Nanako kissed me before, I didn't really respond. So, having another go at it now, to really savor the moment, sounds pretty nice!"

With such lively thoughts, Hu Xiaobei never stopped infusing the Nine Wood True Qi...

Therefore, the previously wilted cucumber sprout gradually turned even greener...

...

At this time, Nanako and Haruno Rei, who were standing behind Hu Xiaobei, kept their eyes on him.

It was for this reason, when Hu Xiaobei's lips curled into a confident smile, they felt something was amiss.

"Brother Xiaobei is smiling so confidently! Could it be that he's certain he's going to win now?"

Thinking this, Nanako and Haruno Rei exchanged glances.

Soon after, they turned their heads to look at the wilted cucumber sprout.

In that instant, their expressions changed.

Because they saw the originally deep yellow cucumber sprout start to reveal hints of dark green.

Nanako withdrew her gaze and looked at her mother, whispering, "Mom, am I seeing things? This... the color of this cucumber sprout looks so much better than before!"

Upon hearing Nanako's surprised and bewildered exclamations, Haruno Rei rubbed her eyes and took a careful look.

Quickly, she whispered, "Daughter, it seems true, the cucumber sprout really has perked up."

Upon hearing her mother's response, Nanako wanted to say something else, but then she suddenly gaped in astonishment!

Because at that moment, the cucumber sprout turned greener and greener!

Seeing it become more and more vividly green, both Haruno Rei and Nanako knew they definitely hadn't been mistaken...

While they were thinking this, the deep yellow cucumber sprout grew more robust, and quickly, before their watching eyes, it fully matured and even produced deep yellow flowers...

...

"Incredible! This is truly incredible!"

Watching the deep yellow flowers blossom, they were astonished, their eyes wide open.

At this moment, their minds went blank...

Because everything that was happening in front of them utterly overturned their understanding.

Turning to look at them, Hu Xiaobei touched the freshly formed cucumber with its top flower and thorns, and said softly, "How about that? Are you convinced now?"

Hearing Hu Xiaobei's proud inquiry, Nanako felt a bit embarrassed.

But she had no choice but to nod because now she was truly convinced.

Seeing the two of them thoroughly persuaded, Hu Xiaobei laughed and picked the fresh cucumber he had just grown.

After waving it in his hand, he quickly snapped it open.

Instantly, the fresh scent characteristic of cucumbers pervaded the air.

Inhaling this undeniably rich fragrance, the two of them unconsciously swallowed their saliva.

Seeing this scene, Hu Xiaobei laughed proudly!

Quickly, Hu Xiaobei handed the two pieces of cucumber to them.

After they eagerly took them, they tasted a bite immediately.

At that very moment, absolute satisfaction and joy appeared on their faces.

"This is so delicious!"

Admiring the dish, Haruno Nanako, who wolfed it down in just a few bites, excitedly asked, "Xiaobei, you really need to explain to me and mom, how... how did you manage to do it?"

As she asked, Haruno Nanako stepped forward and once again grabbed Hu Xiaobei's arm!

At this moment, Haruno Nanako was truly curious about how Hu Xiaobei had accomplished it!

Seeing Haruno Nanako looking at him like a curious baby, Hu Xiaobei's lips curled into a light smile.

Soon after, Hu Xiaobei deliberately scratched his head and quietly said, "Ah, I recall that just now, someone seemed to have a bet with me! Now that the outcome is decided, shouldn't the bet be settled?"

Hearing Hu Xiaobei's insinuating words, Haruno Nanako pouted a little.

Quickly, Haruno Nanako responded slightly annoyed, "Hmph, I stand by my bets! I said I would honor it, and I will! Tell me, what's your condition?"

Seeing Haruno Nanako's serious demeanor, Hu Xiaobei laughed and said, "All right! I was just joking with you, I don't have any conditions."

Having said that, Hu Xiaobei looked at them and simply explained the magical ability he possessed...

After listening, they understood...

Soon, Haruno Nanako looked at Hu Xiaobei with sparkling, excited eyes, "Xiaobei, does that mean that as long as you're here, we can always eat such delicious cucumbers, right?"

"Yes!"

Receiving the affirmative answer, Haruno Nanako hugged Hu Xiaobei's arm tightly, "Then Xiaobei, don't leave us! Just live with us from now on!"

Hearing her direct request, Hu Xiaobei rubbed his nose, "Uh... then what would our relationship be?"

"What relationship? You could just be my stepdad!"

"I..."

Hu Xiaobei's mouth twitched slightly, and quickly, he looked towards Haruno Rei.

At that moment, Hu Xiaobei noticed that Haruno Rei seemed to want to say something!

Curiously blinking, Hu Xiaobei said, "Aunt Rei, what's wrong? If there's something on your mind, feel free to speak up?"

Haruno Rei hesitated upon hearing Hu Xiaobei's words, and then said, "Xiaobei, can you revive anything? Even flowers?"

Hearing Haruno Rei's hopeful question, it suddenly dawned on Hu Xiaobei that she had been bitten by a snake because she wanted to check on some flowers in the backyard!

"Could it be that there's some hidden story here?"

Thinking this way, Hu Xiaobei replied, "Yes! I can revive flowers as well. What happened?"

"It's like this."

Haruno Rei hesitated and then recounted the story in her heart...

It turned out that a client had previously left a very precious orchid with them for a short time, asking Haruno Rei to take care of it.

Knowing that the client was a regular, Haruno Rei didn't have the heart to refuse.

So she allowed the orchid to be left there.

But since it was placed there, the orchid had been deteriorating.

Now it had almost completely died.

"I see."

After hearing the account, Hu Xiaobei nodded slightly!

Seeing that Hu Xiaobei understood, Haruno Rei spoke again, "Previously, I was worried it would die completely, so I moved it out of the pot and put it in the backyard. I thought the sunshine would be better there! But even so, its condition continued to worsen. Now, I want you to help me see if there's any way to restore it to its original state."

Feeling Haruno Rei's anticipation, Hu Xiaobei smiled and said, "Aunt Rei, rest assured, rescuing the orchid is no problem at all for me. I promise you, you will soon have an orchid full of life."

"That's wonderful! Xiaobei, come with me."

"Okay!"

After agreeing with Haruno Rei, Hu Xiaobei followed with a beaming smile.

Haruno Nanako laughed and hurriedly followed as well.

Although Dudu found this whole affair quite boring, it also followed along, as it didn't have anything else to do...

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