Chapter 984 Mr. Lu Stepping on Mushrooms
Shen Lu got up very early the next day.
As dawn broke, Shen Jidong's house was already bustling with activity.
Shen Lu knocked on Lu Xingye's door.
"Lu Xingye, get up quickly, we're going to the mountain to pick mushrooms."
This wasn't the first time Lu Xingye had stayed at the Shen family's house. The old Shen family residence was in a rather unique location, not as close as other houses.
The closest one is still Uncle Shen's house.
Shen Jidong's family lived in the row behind Shen Erbo's family.
As a result, the Shen family's old house was especially quiet at night, and Lu Xingye slept better there than at home.
His old house is also quiet, after all, it covers a large area.
He lives alone on one floor, and no one dares to disturb his rest.
But perhaps because there were no sounds of insects chirping and chickens crowing in the countryside, lacking the lullaby of nature, I didn't sleep as soundly.
Even the air in the countryside is much better than in the city.
Although Lu Xingye is a person with a regular schedule, he is still not used to getting up so early.
Is it six o'clock now?
In less than five minutes, Lu Xingye had already dressed and come out, while Shen Lu was washing up in the yard.
"About ten minutes left." Shen Lu was estimating the time, because it was only 5:30 when she got up.
"Will we be able to find mushrooms if we go up the mountain so early?" Lu Xingye was dressed in sportswear, even his shoes were sneakers, which he had prepared specifically for his stay in Shenjia Village.
Shen Lu nodded: "Yes, some people may have searched the mountains even earlier, using flashlights."
It's just that this place is quite far from the city; otherwise, villagers who want to make money would have already gotten up to pick mushrooms and sold them in the city.
A few people also pick mushrooms and sell them at the market.
However, the prices at the market are definitely much lower than in Qucheng.
Some vendors also come to the market to buy mushrooms and then transport them to the city to sell at a higher price.
"Then let's go quickly."
Shen Lu was dressed simply, in a long-sleeved shirt and trousers made of cotton and linen.
The mountain is full of snakes, insects, mosquitoes, and ants, as well as thorny vines that can scratch your skin.
Therefore, wearing long sleeves and trousers is the wisest choice.
Of course, Shen Lu had her own herbal packs, so she wasn't afraid of those things at all.
She also hung one on Lu Xingye's body.
The two men, one carrying a basket on his back and the other holding a bamboo basket, actually looked quite convincing.
Shen Lu had picked mushrooms in the mountains before, but for Lu Xingye, this was definitely a novel experience.
Because everyone in the village was going to help Shen Jidong's house today, very few people remembered to get up early to pick mushrooms.
Shen Lu and Lu Xingye walked into the woods, and in less than five minutes, they found a porcini mushroom.
"Can we eat this?" Lu Xingye almost stepped on it.
It wasn't that his eyesight was bad, but rather that boletus mushrooms and tree leaves looked too similar.
“It’s edible, and very delicious.” Shen Lu patted the plump umbrella and pulled it up by the roots.
A successful start means a steady stream of wealth is coming.
"Don't step on this, it's a chanterelle!"
Shen Lu almost wanted to shout for them to stop.
Mr. Lu is really not suited for mushroom picking. After all, mushroom picking is done by young girls, not by domineering CEOs.
No, that's not right. Mr. Lu is more suited to mushroom picking.
Others pick, he tramples.
One kick each.
If it weren't for Shen Lu's quick thinking and reflexes, countless innocent mushrooms would have perished at President Lu's feet today.
Fortunately, President Lu loves learning and has a good memory; he can remember the mushrooms that Shen Lu picked once.
The two of them worked until eight o'clock, and the baskets were already overflowing.
Shen Lu took a picture of Lu Xingye carrying a basket on his back.
Lu Xingye also took a few pictures of Shen Lu.
Neither of them are technical experts, but a casual snapshot is enough to be used as a phone wallpaper.
Shen Lu posted the results of her work on her WeChat Moments, which instantly caused a sensation.
Grandpa—the little girl picking mushrooms!
Uncle Lulu, you've worked hard.
Second Uncle – are these mushrooms for sale?
Brother, be careful. There are snakes, rats, insects, and ants on the mountain.
Second brother—I've transferred the money to you.
Third Brother—where are you? I also want to experience the joy of the harvest!
Shen Xuejiao – Alright, it's obvious you've gone back to the village. You didn't even call me. I'll be right there!
Feng Tian—Ahhh, I really want to go mushroom picking too! @Shen Xuejiao, wait for me, let's go together!
The students in dormitory 301 at Beijing University didn't leave a message on Shen Lu's WeChat Moments, but they directly tagged Shen Lu in their small group chat.
Just Zhang Zimo and Xue Tian.
After all, busy people like Gao Ming don't have time to look at their phones.
"LuLu, LuLu, can we come to your house to pick mushrooms?"
Zhang Zimo really wants to go.
Xue Tian also expressed her desire to go.
Even Wan Ruyi sent her a private message, asking her where she was picking mushrooms.
Shen Lu?
The peace of Shenjia Village could not be broken, so she politely declined the offers from several girls.
As for Shen Xuejiao and the others, they had already been here before and knew the place well, so they couldn't refuse.
However, Shen Lu didn't completely deny Xue Tian and Zhang Zimo a chance.
"There are a lot of people from my hometown these days, and once the mushrooms are picked, they're gone."
"If you want to visit Yucheng, I can take you to other places to pick mushrooms."
Please spare our village.
To put it bluntly, this entire back mountain belongs to Shenjia Village; it's private property and not really suitable for outsiders to come here.
But besides Shenjia Village, there are many other places in Yucheng where you can pick mushrooms, and these places are not considered private property.
Shen Lu could easily take them there.
Zhang Zimo and Xue Tian discussed that they would come to Yucheng to visit Shen Lu in a few days when they had time.
"It's best to come sooner; I'll only be staying in Jade City for a week."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Ziming and Xue Tian discussed the timing in the group chat.
Shen Lu carried a bamboo basket and followed behind Lu Xingye.
She only posted a picture of Lu Xingye carrying a basket on his back, but some people have already recognized him.
Mr. Lu suddenly became down-to-earth, and I wonder how many people wanted to know what was going on.
That photo of his must have been reposted from Shen Lu's WeChat Moments.
However, Lu Xingye ignored those who came to tease him.
Such down-to-earth opportunities are rare.
Lu Xingye and Shen Lu first went back to the old house and put the mushrooms down.
They wanted to wash it themselves, but their second aunt had told them not to wash it before they picked it up, because she was afraid they wouldn't be able to clean it properly.
She'll come back to check when lunch is ready.
Although Shen Lu felt that she couldn't possibly not wash it clean, she still didn't make any rash moves.
She needed to change her clothes; the ancestral hall was being held today, and as the young clan leader, Shen Lu naturally had to attend.
However, it's still early.
Grandma Shen didn't go out either. Seeing the two of them still standing in the yard, she told them to soak the mushrooms in water using a wooden basin.
"The dirt on the mushrooms is difficult to wash off, so soak them in water first."
Although Grandma Shen doesn't cook, she's not completely unaccustomed to housework.
"Okay, grandma."
Shen Lu asked Lu Xingye to move the wooden basin while she went to fetch water.
The wooden basin was placed on the ground, and water was poured into it bucket by bucket.
Once you've collected enough, pour the mushrooms in.
Some of the mushrooms were bruised, but most of them looked pretty good.
