Word Spirit Farming System

Rain.

After seeing off Yang Hongjin, Cheng Yun sat at home for half a morning.

Without the constant chatter of someone calling “wife” in his ear, he felt somewhat uncomfortable for a while.

Cheng Yun slapped his face to cheer himself up. He tidied up the room and went back to the bedroom, intending to take a nap. He had been busy these past few days, and today he had woken up early to take care of everything for Yang Hongjin. Now that he suddenly relaxed, he felt exhausted.

But as soon as he lay down on the bed, smelling the lingering scent of Yang Hongjin in the sheets, all he could think of was the pitiful image of him being underfed, poorly clothed and bullied outside, and he couldn’t fall asleep for a moment.

So he got up and decided to prepare some maple syrup.

Cheng Yun believed that maple syrup paired with fluffy omelet was the most delicious. After studying for a while, he mixed the egg batter himself, heated the pan, and poured the batter into it.

He covered the pan with a lid and let it cook for a while. Then Cheng Yun flipped the omelet. The side that touched the pan had already turned golden brown, and the kitchen was filled with a rich omelet aroma.

Cheng Yun followed the same process, and soon the other side was cooked as well.

He took the omelet out of the pan and put it on a plate, then brought it to the living room. He took out the maple syrup he had prepared a few days ago and drizzled a spoonful evenly on the omelet’s surface.

Cheng Yun used chopsticks to cut it in half, and the omelet split into two portions, with the slightly runny egg mixture in the middle still soft, making the omelet shake when the plate was touched.

The maple syrup flowed into the omelet along with his action, blending with the egg mixture. Cheng Yun cut a small piece and put it into his mouth. The outer layer was golden and fragrant, while the inside was tender and matched with the sweet but not overwhelming taste of the maple syrup. Just one bite made him incredibly happy.

Subconsciously, he wanted Yang Hongjin to taste it too, but as he was about to call for him, he suddenly remembered that the idiot had already left. Cheng Yun sighed and felt that even the delicious omelet couldn’t save his sense of loss.

In the past, even if there was nothing to do at home, as long as he was with Yang Hongjin, the two of them could sit in the backyard, chat, and enjoy the coolness. They spent their days comfortably.

But now, with just one person missing, Cheng Yun felt uncomfortable everywhere. He would take a few steps and then sit down, only to stand up again in less than half a minute. He repeated this several times before finally giving up.

So he didn’t wait for Li Fan to come, grabbed his belongings, and headed towards Nanming City. When he reached the doorstep, he suddenly remembered something and went back to his room to pack a few clothes. He gave the house key to the neighbor, Aunt Wang, and asked her to feed the chickens and ducks in the backyard whenever she had time. Only then did he pick up his luggage and head towards Nanming City.

Cheng Yun had made up his mind to stay at the new Yueqiong Tower for the next ten days. It was closer to the outskirts of the city, and maybe he could hear some news about the road repair team outside the city!

After a week of opening, the business at the new Yueqiong Tower was still booming, and everyone had heard about the main reason for the road repair. It seemed that some high-ranking officials from the capital were coming, as they did every year to inspect the local situation. But this time, the number of officials increased due to the existence of Yueqiong Tower.

As rumors spread, people started thinking that this group of people had come specifically for Yueqiong Tower.

Yueqiong Tower’s image in everyone’s mind became even more prominent. Those who were initially just curious planned to go and see for themselves, and as a result, business at Yueqiong Tower had only been increasing these past few days.

However, a few waiters recently hired by the restaurant went to work on the road for short-term benefits, leaving several vacancies. Cheng Yun’s arrival came as a timely relief for Liu Wen, who was in desperate need of help.

At first, when Liu Wen saw Cheng Yun alone, he found it amusing. It was only after inquiring further that he learned the big fool had actually gone to work on the road. Liu Wen couldn’t help but cry and laugh at the same time.

He really wanted to burst into laughter, as the fool didn’t even know how much money his own wife was earning. Yet he went to do hard labor for such a small benefit. But when he saw Cheng Yun’s face as dark as ink, he dared not laugh out loud.

On the other hand, he also envied Cheng Yun. He envied him for having such a good partner. That fool had truly pampered his wife, even though he didn’t understand anything, he still knew how to take care of him.

There was a room in the new Yueqiong Tower that Liu Wen had originally occupied, but after Cheng Yun arrived, he planned to give the room to him.

Cheng Yun initially thought that squeezing together with another man wouldn’t be a problem, but he almost forgot that he was a Ge’er. It was only when he saw Liu Wen’s expression of “what nonsense are you talking about” that he realized this fact.

He silently accepted the fact that he was a Ge’er who needed to be protected, and he didn’t mention finding another inn to stay in so he settled in Yueqiong Tower.

Cheng Yun told Liu Wen the recipe for maple syrup and even made an omelet for him to taste.

Compared to the maple syrup, Liu Wen was more amazed by the deliciousness of the omelet. He exclaimed, “Maple syrup is indeed a good idea, but it’s not irreplaceable. This thing is not much different from eating honey.”

Although Cheng Yun felt a bit regretful, he could understand. He had forgotten that honey could also achieve a similar effect.

Liu Wen couldn’t help but dig out another piece of omelet and his eyes sparkled. He couldn’t help shaking the plate, seeing that the omelet was incredibly fluffy but wouldn’t collapse. He sincerely exclaimed, “Marvelous, it’s truly marvelous! I have never tasted such a sweet and delicious omelet that isn’t greasy. Swallowing it down feels like it has never existed before, only the lingering fragrance makes it unforgettable.”

This time Cheng Yun had mastered the cooking time better than the first attempt, so the omelet he made wasn’t just an omelet, but resembled a soufflé or perhaps an egg tart pastry. Unfortunately, there were not many ingredients available now, otherwise Cheng Yun was confident he could make even more delicious dishes.

Liu Wen quickly finished the omelet and took a sip of tea, feeling satisfied. He sighed, “If our restaurant was now in the capital, many high-ranking officials would come to eat. Perhaps even people from the palace would buy them to serve their masters. This way, our Yueqiong Tower’s name would be known far and wide. It’s such a pity.”

Cheng Yun knew what he was sorry for. This omelet was only delicious when it was freshly made and couldn’t be packaged and transported like the duck necks or Sauerkraut before. However, it could be used to welcome the officials who would be coming soon.

With this dish and the newly created hotpot, they now had something to serve the officials.

However, Cheng Yun still couldn’t relax. He noticed that whenever he stopped, he couldn’t help but think of that idiot. Perhaps it was because they had always been inseparable before, and now, even after just a short separation, he felt restless.

The consequence of Cheng Yun’s unhappiness was that Yueqiong Tower had a few new dishes added to its menu.

Unlike when he first arrived, Cheng Yun now genuinely enjoyed cooking. He tried to recall the dishes he had eaten before and recreated them, with a few modifications to suit the tastes of this era.

At first, Cheng Yun took the recipes and went to find Liu Wen. Liu Wen was thrilled, hoping that Yang Hongjin would stay away for a few more days so that Yueqiong Tower wouldn’t run out of new dishes for the next several years.

However, as the days passed, Cheng Yun’s mood became increasingly low. The easygoing personality he had in the past completely disappeared. Every day, he wore a frowning face and scolded the staff for even the slightest mistakes. Liu Wen began to feel afraid.

So it went on for five or six days since the road repair team set off, and there was no news during that time. Liu Wen comforted Cheng Yun, saying that no news was good news.

Cheng Yun felt that none of them understood his mothering mentality, but he couldn’t explain it to them. He could only worry by himself.

On the sixth afternoon, the sky turned gloomy, and low pressure filled the air. It seemed like a heavy rainstorm was imminent.

Cheng Yun’s complexion hadn’t been good since then, or rather, his complexion hadn’t been good these past few days, but today it was particularly severe.

Under enormous pressure, Liu Wen urged him to rest in his room. Cheng Yun also knew that something was not right with himself, so this time, he didn’t argue and obediently went back to his room.

As he watched the sky gradually darken, Cheng Yun’s worries were written all over his face.

When Liu Wen brought him his meal, he saw Cheng Yun standing by the window, looking up at the sky. He didn’t know how long Cheng Yun had been in that position. Liu Wen cleared his throat, put the meal down, and walked over to Cheng Yun’s side. He sighed, “Don’t worry too much. Everything will be fine. There are so many officials around, and Yang Hongjin’s older brother is there too. He won’t let anything happen to your husband.”

Cheng Yun seemed to have not heard his words and remained silent for a long time before saying, “I can’t explain why, but ever since he left on the first day, my heart has been restless. These past two days, I’ve had a constant sense of foreboding.”

“You’re just worried because you care,” Liu Wen reassured him. “Come on, let’s have a meal first. Listen to your Brother Liu; your husband will be fine.”

However, that night, a loud thunderclap woke Cheng Yun, who was already sleeping lightly.

His heart was pounding, and in a panic, he rushed to the window without even putting on his shoes. As he pushed open the window and looked outside, he saw heavy rain pouring down. It was the most intense rain he had ever seen since coming to this world.

A thunderbolt suddenly flashed from outside, illuminating the earth for an instant.

Cheng Yun’s breath hitched, and for a long time, he realized he had been holding his breath and had forgotten how to breathe normally.

The torrential rain continued throughout the night, and Cheng Yun hardly slept a wink. When he woke up the next morning, everyone was shocked by his haggard appearance.

Liu Wen immediately guessed that the heavy rain last night must have prevented Cheng Yun from getting a good night’s sleep. He was worried about Cheng Yun’s condition. Over the past few days, Liu Wen had been observing Cheng Yun’s behavior and knew that he had reached a breaking point. This rain seemed to be the final straw, and Cheng Yun was on the verge of a breakdown.

Liu Wen wanted to comfort him, but as he patted Cheng Yun’s shoulder, Cheng Yun’s entire body twitched suddenly, startling Liu Wen and making him forget what he was going to say.

The rain continued for the entire day, and Cheng Yun’s mood remained gloomy throughout the day.

When there were only two days left until the scheduled return, news arrived from outside the city.

“They’re back! They’re back! Someone saw the road repair team starting to retreat!”

Liu Wen stopped the person and asked for more details. The person repeated the information.

As Cheng Yun listened from the side, just as he was about to exhale a breath of relief, another shout came from nearby—

“The road repair team encountered a flood!”

In that instant, Cheng Yun’s ears buzzed, his legs trembled, his vision went black, and he fell backward.