The Dark Night Hunter Team members joked around for a while before ending the video call.
Xia Chujian played with Si Xi, Wu Fu, Liu Shun, A Wù, and A Yuan for a while, then received a congratulatory message from Xia Yuanfang's first major client, Ning Sa.
As a result, Xia Yuanfang didn't get a chance to cook dinner for Xia Chujian that evening.
Because Ning Sa, with her two-month-old chubby son A Zheng, was going to take Xia Chujian and Xia Yuanfang to Bai Wei Ju, the largest restaurant in Mulan City, for dinner.
When Ning Sa learned from the Star Network's Hot Search that Xia Chujian's National Higher Education Entrance Examination score was the highest in the entire Empire, she was overjoyed and immediately sent a video call request to Xia Yuanfang.
After Xia Yuanfang answered, Ning Sa immediately said, "Doctor Xia, congratulations!"
"I saw that your niece Xia Chujian got the highest score in the entire Empire on this National Higher Education Entrance Examination!"
Xia Yuanfang said with a smile, "Ning Sa, you flatter her. She just got lucky..."
Ning Sa said excitedly, "I'd believe you if you said luck played a part in other exams. But to say luck alone can get you the highest score in the entire Empire on the National Higher Education Entrance Examination is an insult to my intelligence, Ning Sa!"
"I may not have much education, but I'm not stupid!"
Xia Yuanfang wasn't angry or embarrassed, and laughed heartily, saying, "Ning Sa, you really know how to talk!"
"Alright, this child has been quite diligent and obedient, otherwise she wouldn't have achieved such good results."
"By the way, how is your A Zheng? It's almost time for his regular check-up."
Ning Sa said, "He's doing great, full of energy like he's not even two months old."
"Now three nannies and his own mother are serving him around the clock, and they're all exhausted by him!"
Then, before Xia Yuanfang could change the subject, Ning Sa said, "Doctor Xia, is Chujian back? She did so well on the exam, I'd like to congratulate her in person. I wonder if you could grant me that honor?"
Ning Sa had lowered her stance so much that Xia Yuanfang was embarrassed to refuse.
She smiled and called Xia Chujian over, saying, "Chujian, this is Madam Ning Sa, do you remember her?"
Xia Chujian ran over and waved at Ning Sa on the virtual display screen, cheerfully saying, "Madam Ning, hello! How's Little A Zheng? I miss him so much!"
Ning Sa brought A Zheng over and appeared on the virtual display screen together.
Little A Zheng was chubby and had healthy wheat-colored skin, with a pair of incredibly lively eyes.
When he saw Xia Chujian, he immediately showed a small smile with his pink gums, which melted Xia Chujian's heart.
She had no resistance to these adorable little animals and babies.
Xia Chujian put her hands together and said with a smile, "Little A Zheng, do you remember your sister?"
A Zheng also reached out towards Xia Chujian on the virtual display screen, babbling as if he really remembered her!
Xia Chujian said in surprise, "Aunt, does Little A Zheng remember me?! For such a small child to have such a long memory, he must be a prodigy!"
Although Ning Sa didn't think her son was a prodigy, hearing those words from Xia Chujian, the Empire's newly crowned top scorer on the National Higher Education Entrance Examination, made her feel especially lucky.
Ning Sa said with a smile, "Then I'll take your kind words, and hope our A Zheng can get into a good university in the future!"
Xia Chujian nodded, "A Zheng will definitely get into a good university! Don't worry!"
Xia Chujian knew that A Zheng's biological father had an extraordinary identity, and he wouldn't even need to take the National Higher Education Entrance Examination to get into university in the future; he could just be recommended directly.
He could probably go wherever he wanted.
The National Higher Education Entrance Examination is for ordinary people, not those privileged Nobles and Royal Family.
Ning Sa seemed not to have heard Xia Chujian's meaning, and said with a smile, "Chujian, it's so good to have you home. Your aunt was so worried about you during this long trip!"
"To celebrate your excellent National Higher Education Entrance Examination score, I've booked a table of top-notch dishes at Bai Wei Ju in the West District of Mulan City. You must do me the honor of coming tonight!"
Xia Yuanfang hurriedly declined, "Ning Sa, there's no need for such formalities between us. Chujian has only just been admitted to university, and there's still a long road ahead. There's no need for you to spend so much."
Ning Sa said, "It's not spending at all! It's just good friends getting together to celebrate Chujian's good results!"
"Besides, Doctor Xia was going to give A Zheng a check-up anyway, so let's do it together, okay?"
Ning Sa pleaded earnestly, even saying that if Xia Yuanfang and Xia Chujian were unwilling to come out, she would have the meal delivered directly to their Manor.
Only then did Xia Yuanfang look at Xia Chujian and say, "Chujian, what do you say?"
Xia Chujian said with a smile, "I'm fine with anything! Anyway, it's been a long time since I've had anything delicious. I hope that Bai Wei Ju won't disappoint me!"
Ning Sa was overjoyed and said, "They just got a batch of fresh Wild Rhinoceros Pig meat! I've booked the Wild Rhinoceros Pig Feast!"
Xia Chujian remembered that for some reason, the number of Wild Rhinoceros Pigs had suddenly decreased drastically in the Exotic Beast Forest.
Could it be that they've recovered now?
Xia Chujian planned to ask Aunt Chen, Zhu Yingying, and San Zong about it later when she had time.
Seeing that Xia Chujian had agreed, Xia Yuanfang nodded and said, "Alright, shall we meet tonight then?"
Ning Sa said, "Don't make it too late, I'll be waiting for you at Bai Wei Ju at five o'clock!"
Xia Chujian looked at the time, it was almost four o'clock already, that was really fast...
Although inviting guests like this was indeed a bit inappropriate.
But this time the situation was special.
Ning Sa also repeatedly stated that she just wanted to celebrate for Xia Chujian as soon as possible, and also said that there would be gifts later, hoping that Xia Chujian and Xia Yuanfang would not think she was too presumptuous today.
Xia Yuanfang said, "Ning Sa, don't think too much."
"We are already friends, there's no need for such formalities."
"Just think of today as friends eating together, and then I'll examine A Zheng's health."
Ning Sa had known Xia Yuanfang for three or four months, and they knew each other relatively well, so they could understand each other.
Xia Chujian and Xia Yuanfang were not very busy people either, and didn't need to arrange their schedules three days in advance.
Xia Yuanfang also happened to be examining A Zheng's health, so she agreed along the way.
Xia Chujian was even more indifferent, and she also really wanted to see that child A Zheng.
She still remembered that when A Zheng was first born, she had a straight face to everyone, and wouldn't let anyone hold her, but she would smile at her and let her hold her obediently.
Xia Chujian said, "Then I have to prepare a gift for A Zheng."
"I missed A Zheng's full moon celebration."
Xia Yuanfang said, "I already sent her a full moon gift, if you have the heart, just prepare a red envelope."
Xia Chujian said, "Then I'll go upstairs to pack my things, and go out to dinner with you tonight."
Xia Yuanfang agreed, and said to Aunt Chen and San Zong, "Aunt Chen, San Zong, then I'll leave tonight's meal to you. Chujian and I won't be eating at home, you can't be perfunctory with yourselves either."
Aunt Chen said with a smile, "How could we... Don't worry, we'll take care of ourselves!"
"We'll go hunting in the Exotic Beast Forest tomorrow and get some good things for Chujian to nourish her body! Look how thin she is, her eyes are so big, but she looks even better!"
Xia Chujian and Xia Yuanfang both laughed.
Xia Chujian knew that her appearance was still a bit far from "good-looking".
But she didn't care.
Xia Chujian remembered the Wild Rhinoceros Pig matter, and quickly asked Aunt Chen, saying, "Aunt Chen, I remember you said before that the Wild Rhinoceros Pigs in the Exotic Beast Forest seemed to have disappeared all of a sudden, what about now? Have they come back?"
Aunt Chen shook her head and said, "San Zong and I have been to the Exotic Beast Forest several times, and we really haven't found a single Wild Rhinoceros Pig."
"The Wild Rhinoceros Pig meat stored at home is almost gone, and I'm still thinking about how to restock."
Xia Chujian also said, "Wild Rhinoceros Pig meat is really too delicious, we can't let it run out."
"How about this, you wait a few days, I'll go to the Exotic Beast Forest with you to see if we can find any traces of Wild Rhinoceros Pigs."
At that time, she would bring the Teacup Dog A Wù and the Little Chubby Bird A Yuan with her, to see if they could develop some new recipes themselves.
Xia Chujian thought of A Yuan's recipe, and said to San Zong, "San Zong, plan the Jia Rong Grass matter. I want to try planting Jia Rong Grass here."
San Zong said, "Young Lord, don't worry, San Zong will make some plans and strive to make the planting a success in one go!"
Xia Chujian nodded, chatted with them for a few more words, and went upstairs back to her bedroom.
In front of the floor-to-ceiling window in the bedroom, a cat climbing frame as tall as a person stood there.
A snow-white Little Chubby Bird was squatting on the top of the frame, closing its eyes and dozing.
A small wooden board extended from the middle of the shelf, and a snow-white Teacup Dog was perched on it.
It tilted its head upward, watching the Little Chubby Bird, which had its eyes closed, without moving.
Xia Chujian pushed the door open, and the Teacup Dog and Little Chubby Bird both looked up at her.
"Chirp chirp chirp chirp!" The Little Chubby Bird flapped its wings vigorously at Xia Chujian, as if to greet her.
The Teacup Dog, wearing a bit, didn't speak, but nodded its little dog head at Xia Chujian.
Xia Chujian really wanted to hear it speak, but then she thought that if she did, and her Aunt found out, it would be troublesome.
A Wù being a Humanoid was fine, but if it wasn't a Humanoid, yet could speak, that would be double the trouble.
She already had enough trouble as it was, and didn't want to cause any more for the time being.
Xia Chujian went over and touched their heads, then lay down on the chaise lounge in front of the French window, pulled out her virtual display screen, and sent a message to Su Buyan.
Su Buyan was currently on Beichen Star.
At this time, it was around four in the morning on Beichen Star.
Too early, he probably wasn't awake yet.
Xia Chujian didn't choose to make a video call request, but instead sent a message directly.
[Xia Chujian]: Master, could you make me a few sets of Bulletproof Vests from the Haidagong leather I gave you last time?
[Xia Chujian]: Also, could you use that Haidagong leather to make a few hats separately?
[Xia Chujian]: Like the kind of hats that little kids wear, preferably with some elasticity, so they fit from infants to teenagers. That way, even if the child grows up and their head gets bigger, they can still wear it! Haidagong leather is just too precious, Xia Chujian doesn't want to waste it.
If you make a hat for a small child, and then the child grows up and can't wear the hat anymore, that would be a waste of heavenly resources.
Xia Chujian sent a few more messages, all about the sizes of her family members.
This would make it easier for Su Buyan to tailor the items to fit.
After she finished all this, Xia Chujian took out the Shao Siming Mecha's fully enclosed helmet and goggles from the Other Shore Flower Necklace.
She hadn't spoken to Seven Lù since she got home.
This is the second update, there will be a new update at 0:05 tonight.
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