In the afternoon, Chen Lan was walking in the valley, using the search function in the system to look for water sources within 50 meters underground. At this moment, her mother-in-law came looking for her. Upon seeing Chen Lan, her mother-in-law asked, "Xiao Lan, are you finished? I see you're not busy now, shall we go now!"
Chen Lan was stunned for half a second, then instantly understood. Her mother-in-law was extremely eager to go to the hot springs!
Chen Lan immediately nodded and replied, "I'm not busy right now, I'm free!"
She then asked, "Mother-in-law, are Mama Liu, Mama Cui, and Cui Qiao all coming along?"
Her mother-in-law said with her domineering aura showing, "Of course, everyone is coming to soak. Mingzhe, Wen Kai, and Wen Qi, those three brats, wanted to come with us, but I didn't agree. What would it be like if a bunch of us women were mixed with three young men? If they want to soak in the hot springs, they can soak with the men."
Her mother-in-law thought for a moment and continued, "Xiao Lan, since we've found this hot spring, we should tidy it up and set some rules, so that it doesn't get chaotic when everyone wants to go together."
Chen Lan asked curiously, "Mother-in-law, I understand tidying up the hot spring, but setting rules? What kind of rules?"
Her mother-in-law said, "We'll set it for odd and even days. For example, today is an odd day, so it's our day for women to soak in the hot springs, and men are not allowed. Then, even days will be for men to soak, and women are not allowed. What do you think?"
Chen Lan immediately raised both hands in agreement. Her mother-in-law's rule was excellent! It would avoid embarrassment later.
After speaking with Chen Lan, her mother-in-law immediately turned to leave, to gather the "ladies' army" and bring them to Chen Lan's side to go to the hot springs together.
Chen Lan thought about all the women going and calculated the number. Fearing that with so many people, they might feel awkward undressing to bathe, she bought a set of the most conservative swimwear for each of them in the system, complete with a shawl and skirt. She also bought a tent, preparing it for them to change clothes later.
In a short while, her mother-in-law arrived with the "ladies' army," all of them incredibly excited, chattering and discussing as they walked.
Cui Qiao said, "I've never heard anyone say you can bathe in the mountains and forests!"
Upon hearing Cui Qiao, Ming Wei couldn't help but chuckle! The other ladies also burst into laughter. This laughter confused Cui Qiao.
Cui Qiao mumbled softly, "I didn't say anything wrong! Aren't we really going to bathe in the mountains and forests? Auntie said so when she called us just now, right, Auntie?" She then turned to look at her mother-in-law.
Her mother-in-law couldn't hold back either and burst into laughter. She quickly nodded and replied, "I said it, it's my fault for not being clear earlier."
Then, her mother-in-law said loudly, "I'm taking you to soak in the hot springs on that mountain over there. There's a hot spring pool on that mountain. Xiao Lan discovered it this morning. She even soaked in the hot spring pool this morning. She said it was very comfortable and super enjoyable! Isn't that right, Xiao Lan?" Her mother-in-law said, looking at Chen Lan, waiting for her reply.
Chen Lan quickly nodded and replied, "Yes, I discovered it. I soaked in the hot springs for a while this morning, and I haven't had enough yet!"
Upon hearing this, the ladies became even more interested, and their discussions grew louder.
Seeing everyone so interested, Chen Lan continued to introduce, "I've read in books that soaking in hot springs regularly has many benefits for the body. This is because the hot spring water is rich in minerals, which can promote blood circulation in our bodies, accelerate metabolism, and stimulate the nervous and endocrine systems. Regular soaking in hot springs can also relieve fatigue, alleviate symptoms of soreness and weakness throughout the body, invigorate the muscles and bones, and enhance physical fitness."
She paused for a breath and continued, "Soaking in hot springs is especially effective for menstrual pain in women, and it can also delay aging. It has antipruritic and detoxifying effects on the skin, and can effectively remove acne and blemishes from our faces, possessing cosmetic and beautifying properties. How about it? Do you want to go soak?"
All the women replied in unison, "We want to go, we want to go! With so many benefits to soaking in hot springs, how can we not go? Let's all go soak!"
As Chen Lan led the women further in, their exclamations grew louder. They all said they never expected such beautiful scenery in this unremarkable corner of the mountains, and even more so, they never expected there to be hot springs here! The deeper they walked, the hotter it felt. At first, they thought it was due to the strong sun, but now the surrounding trees provided ample shade, so it shouldn't be this hot.
Seeing everyone's puzzled murmuring, Chen Lan quickly explained, "We're almost at the hot springs, so it will feel a bit hot. Once we get there and soak in the hot spring water, you'll get used to it." Sudan Novel Network
Soon, they passed through a patch of goji berry bushes. Ahead, they could see several places, large and small, emitting misty vapor. The mist, blown by the wind, spread out hot and steamy.
Chen Lan quickly ran a few steps ahead of everyone, took out a tent and a pile of swimwear she had bought in advance from the system warehouse. She casually placed a set of swimwear on the grass beside her and put the rest of the pile on the grass on the other side.
Chen Lan quickly unpacked the tent, found the spot she had scouted last time, and looking at the assembly diagram on the system screen, quickly assembled the tent. Holding her own swimwear, she quickly changed inside the tent and walked out. All her actions were executed in one go, which stunned everyone. They stood there blankly, looking at her?
Seeing that the women were not moving, Chen Lan quickly picked up the pile of swimwear again and distributed one set to each person. Anyway, they were all roughly the same size, and the swimwear she bought was free size, so they could wear anything. She urged them, "Everyone, hurry into the tent to change your clothes and put on these swimsuits to soak in the hot springs. Hurry up! Mother-in-law, you go change too!" As she urged them, she handed her mother-in-law a set of swimwear in a slightly darker color.
Her mother-in-law took the swimwear and walked towards the tent without a word. Seeing her mother-in-law's actions, the other women took their swimwear and prepared to go into the tent to change.
While sitting by the hot spring pool waiting for them, Chen Lan bought 48 bottles of sour plum juice from the system and placed them nearby.
When everyone had changed into their swimsuits and gathered, Chen Lan told them the precautions for soaking in hot springs: "You cannot wear gold or silver jewelry when soaking in hot springs. Jewelry can easily discolor and turn black if it comes into contact with hot spring water. Also, you cannot soak for too long at one time, for fear that the high temperature of the hot springs will be unbearable for the body. Lastly, drink plenty of water." After saying this, she gave each of them a bottle of the sour plum juice she had bought and placed nearby.
Chen Lan said again, "Watch what I do." With that, Chen Lan walked to the edge of the hot spring pool and sat down.
At this moment, the hot spring pool was crystal clear, with steam rising. Chen Lan sat by the edge of the pool and slowly put her feet into the spring water, allowing her body to gradually adapt to the water temperature. Then came her calves, then her thighs, and then she slowly slid her whole body into the spring water to soak. Chen Lan felt that sitting in the hot spring pool was not high enough.
She got out of the hot spring pool and moved a rock to place on the fine sand at the bottom of the pool. Leaning against the edge of the pool, surrounded by steaming heat, her entire body was submerged in the hot spring water. Her head was just above the water surface. Chen Lan closed her eyes contentedly. A gentle breeze blew on the mountain, softly caressing her cheeks. She listened to the chirping of unknown birds and occasionally the faint sound of insects.
Soaking in the warm hot spring water, she felt the fatigue of the past few days instantly vanish without a trace.
Soaking in hot springs makes the body comfortable and the mood cheerful. It's truly a moment of leisure stolen from life!
Life is not just about poetry and distant lands, but also about bathing after busyness, washing away fatigue and worries.