Chapter 155: Chapter 155: The System’s Report
The surname Xiao wasn’t particularly rare. The current imperial family wasn’t so tyrannical that they would forbid common people to use the same surname as them.
Zhou Anran understood this deeply; it was also the reason Su Wan and Han Tingxun hadn’t linked her children’s facial features which bear some resemblance to their father to Xiao Yuanwei.
There were a lot of people surnamed Xiao all over the country.
Xiao Jingran’s facial features were mostly inherited from her looks. He seemed to be more gentle compared to Xiao Fenghao’s appearance, which was rugged with a hint of rebelliousness in his bones.
If it were Xiao Yuanwei’s previous appearance when he was still a farmer in Hejia Village, the similarity between his appearance and Xiao Fenghao might have been more prominent.
Currently, Xiao Fenghao had a healthy wheat color from working in the fields and running all over the place—he was simply restless and couldn’t stay in one place for too long.
On the other hand, Xiao Yuanwei’s wheat-like skin color had significantly faded, replaced by a much lighter color. It was probably the result of staying in the north for so long.
[Host, listen to me.] Xiao Xue jumped to Xiao Qingya’s embrace, like a little soldier reporting to its superior.
Zhou Anran suddenly wiped her temples, pretending to be dizzy. Her heart was beating so fast it almost jumped out of her chest.
[I actually–]
"Little Ya, Mother is dizzy. How about you accompany Mother to rest?" Zhou Anran’s interruption cut off the System’s next words.
Xiao Yuxi had just entered the room when she heard her mother’s voice.
"Mother is feeling unwell?" She had a concerned look all over her face. "Just take a rest. We will handle it, Mother. Leave Second Brother to us. Eldest Brother is here."
Xiao Yuyan pursed her lips, not understanding the reason their mother had cut off what the System was about to say. Does she not want to know or...?
"Mother, please take a rest. You too, Elder Sister. You two have been working hard," she said softly. "I will carry Little Ya to the room."
With that, Xiao Yuyan lifted the slightly sleepy Xiao Qingya from the chair and headed to Zhou Anran’s room. The moment she heard footsteps, she already peeked through the window to see who it was.
Seeing Xiao Jingran and others returning, she immediately opened the door to the house and let them in.
Xiao Jingran had briefly explained what had happened to her.
Zhou Anran glanced at her second daughter and followed inside. Xiao Qingya was already attracted by the System’s words and now was obediently waiting for it to explain further.
Xiao Yuyan had put Xiao Xue down, and it was now trailing after them. Its little tail twitched in exhilaration.
After Zhou Anran sat on the bed, Xiao Yuyan went out and closed the door. Everyone looked exhausted from the long search, and she immediately went to the kitchen to bring out some refreshment and food for the fellow villagers.
Some of the men had returned to their home while the rest were sprawling in the living room or the front yard, resting.
Inside Zhou Anran’s room, the System and Xiao Qingya were having a conversation.
[Host, I actually...] Xiao Xue paused dramatically just for the effect, its little paws kneading Xiao Qingya’s lap.
Xiao Qingya became impatient. She was already waiting for the System’s report! [Quickly, tell me. What are you dawdling for?]
She threatened. [I will confiscate your dried fish if you continue to act all mysterious!]
It immediately wilted. [How can you do that?! Your mother has promised to give me a lot of dried food for my contribution!]
Although it didn’t need to eat, its kitten tongue still yearned for dried fish.
[Host, explosive news! I have actually met your father! His character profile is no longer locked!] A sound of smashing pots and pans followed after that.
Xiao Qingya’s lips parted slightly, and she shook the kitten a little. [You met him? Is that the reason my father’s character got unlocked all of a sudden?]
Her mind immediately pulled the interface showing the picture of Xiao Yuanwei. Zhou Anran pursed her lips, curious about the picture.
At this moment, she hadn’t realized that she didn’t find such technology strange anymore. Alas, it was just that she couldn’t witness it herself.
[His name is Xiao Yuanwei, huh?] Xiao Qingya scratched her little head. [He looks... passable, slightly worthy of my beautiful mother.]
System: ...
[Host, he is your father. Your mother’s husband. They are already married!] The System reminded, afraid her way of thinking might become crooked.
The gloom and worry in Zhou Anran’s heart dissipated slightly at her youngest daughter’s inner thoughts. She resisted the urge to stroke Xiao Qingya’s hair, still pretending to sleep.
[I know, I know.] Xiao Qingya snorted.
She closed the System interface and turned to the notifications. There wasn’t much information about her father besides the fact that he was once the general under the Xiao family.
He was caught in a kidnapping and assassination attempt and ended up in Hejia Village, losing his memories.
It was a pretty common fact that she had guessed from the storyline which had been unlocked so far. Except for her father’s status as a general, of course.
Xiao Qingya saw that the points had been calculated to her system. There were also unexpected bonuses, such as more fertilizer, considering that it was also the item she currently needed the most.
[Supplement liquid...] She read the description and already decided she was going to give them to Xiao Fenghao and Xiao Yuxi.
These two would need supplement that could enhance their body’s endurance and physique.
[Host, there is something I haven’t told you.] The System suddenly remembered something.
It was too carried away when Xiao Qingya started to check the notifications. [What is it?]
Zhou Anran subconsciously gripped the pillow tighter.
[The reason that your father’s character profile is finally unlocked... it’s because he has met your mother!]
