It wasn't so much that Leng Xiang disliked Su Qianxue.
It was more that she disliked everyone except Su Qing.
Her eyes were only on her master... she had no interest in anyone else.
Moreover, to Leng Xiang, Su Qianxue was just a stranger...
However, even though Leng Xiang wasn't fond of Su Qianxue, the girl was, after all, the reincarnation of her master's benefactor.
She wouldn't do anything to her...
And she would certainly do whatever her master instructed her to do.
Although Su Qianxue sensed Leng Xiang's dislike, she didn't have any particular feelings about it...
She had long since grown accustomed to it.
She simply followed silently behind Leng Xiang and entered the bathroom.
Leng Xiang was already adept at all household chores... so helping Su Qianxue get clean was no problem.
Soon, all the dirt and grime on Su Qianxue's body was washed away.
After Su Qianxue was clean, Su Qing also brought her clothes.
She didn't make her wait naked.
People often say that a person is judged by their clothes, just as a horse is by its saddle.
After Su Qianxue changed into a clean new outfit, there was indeed a significant improvement.
However, she was still that frail little girl, and her body was very weak...
But matters of the body couldn't be rushed; she could only recover slowly.
"Very good... changing into this outfit really suits you."
Su Qing reached out and rubbed Su Qianxue's head, praising her.
Who could dislike something so adorable?
Beside them, the sparrows standing on the table were also chirping noisily.
But Su Qianxue couldn't understand them; she only heard the sparrows chirping wildly.
She was very curious but didn't dare to ask.
She just touched the obviously not-cheap fabric, feeling a slight unease in her heart...
What virtue or ability did she possess to wear clothes made of such material?
"Tha... thank you, Sister..." Su Qianxue didn't know what to say, so she just thanked her.
Su Qing gently shook her head and said, "No need to thank me. Since I've bought you, you're now part of my establishment. Working in my shop, you naturally can't wear dirty clothes."
Su Qianxue nodded slightly... still feeling in her heart that Su Qing was too kind to her.
She... had only sold herself as a laborer; it was already good enough to have clean clothes.
She had never imagined being able to wear any good clothes.
Thinking of this... Su Qianxue couldn't help but recall the strongman's words.
She lowered her head, pondering.
She didn't know how to repay Su Qing, because her whole being already belonged to Su Qing...
So even offering herself in marriage was useless.
Besides, the other person was a woman, and who would marry a blind person?
Perhaps all she could do was honestly listen to her and help her with tasks.
Leng Xiang stood silently to the side, her expression calm.
She seemed to express nothing.
But watching Su Qing interact with Su Qianxue, there was still a subtle feeling in her heart.
"Master, it's getting late. I'll go make dinner now."
Leng Xiang simply decided to ignore Su Qianxue.
She would prepare her master's dinner first.
How could Su Qianxue be more important than her master?
"Mm... thank you for your hard work. Make a few more dishes! There will be one more person eating today."
Su Qing nodded slightly upon hearing this and said.
Leng Xiang nodded, turned, and walked to the kitchen to prepare dinner.
While Leng Xiang went to cook, Su Qing arranged Su Qianxue's living quarters.
Then she continued to busy herself with the funeral arrangements.
During dinner.
Leng Xiang told Su Qing that the cutting board had accidentally broken.
She needed to buy a new one.
Su Qing found it hard to imagine how it had broken, but she didn't refuse; it was just a cutting board after all.
After dinner.
Su Qianxue knelt in front of the mourning hall, muttering to herself as if speaking to her deceased grandfather.
Su Qing didn't disturb her, just stood quietly with Leng Xiang a short distance away, watching.
Even the sparrows, who usually loved to chirp, closed their beaks and became much quieter.
After a long while, Su Qing shook her head. She hadn't figured out how to comfort the other person.
So she decided to let Su Qianxue be alone for a while, giving her space.
The next day.
The funeral arrangements proceeded in an orderly manner, everything according to Su Qing's plans.
Although Su Qing told Su Qianxue... that this was her first job.
In reality, Su Qing herself was the one truly managing everything.
Su Qianxue could help very little... even as an assistant, there wasn't much she could do.
Or rather, Su Qing didn't arrange too many tasks for her.
She was more of a participant...
As the sole living relative of the deceased, she participated in the funeral.
The day quickly came for the burial.
The strongmen arrived as agreed, late at night, to prepare for the morning burial.
The custom here was to carry the coffin under the cover of night and bury it when the first ray of morning sun appeared!
Therefore, this night was destined to be sleepless.
The burial process was very complicated... but mostly didn't require Su Qing's direction.
The strongmen were all experienced; they could do all the preparations well without being told.
Once the coffin was buried in the grave and the earth filled back in.
Su Qianxue knelt before the tomb, performing the final respects and rituals for the burial.
Her expression seemed very calm, and she didn't cry, just silently performed everything.
Su Qing watched her, knowing she was very sad, and afterwards couldn't help but ask why she didn't cry her heart out.
Su Qianxue only said, "If Grandpa saw me crying so sadly... he definitely wouldn't be able to reincarnate peacefully. So, I can't cry... no matter how sad I am, I can't cry. But... I also can't smile..."
Hearing this, Su Qing just patted her head.
She didn't say anything else.
Soon, the funeral was completely over.
The strongmen each returned home.
And Su Qing took Su Qianxue back home...
Soon after returning home, Su Qianxue fell into a deep sleep.
It seemed to be because her grandfather had been buried, and her tense heart had finally relaxed!
Su Qing stretched, then leaned back in her rocking chair, watching the white clouds drift across the sky.
Now that Su Qianxue's grandfather was buried, Su Qing could finally relax again.
As she was enjoying the sunlight, suddenly, a face appeared before Su Qing, blocking her view.
"Master... you've worked hard for so many days, aren't you going to rest properly?" Leng Xiang asked.
"As an immortal cultivator, how could I get tired so easily!" Su Qing smiled helplessly and said, "Besides, Leng Xiang, that's not what you wanted to ask, is it?"
Su Qing could tell that Leng Xiang... most likely wasn't just coming to tell her to rest.
Leng Xiang paused slightly, nodded, and said:
"Master, after you have a child, will you not want Leng Xiang anymore?"
Leng Xiang could see Su Qing's care for Su Qianxue, feeling it was like a mother's care for her daughter.
Such 'favoritism' inevitably stirred a sense of anxiety in Leng Xiang's heart.
Su Qing paused slightly upon hearing this.
She suddenly realized that Leng Xiang seemed very insecure... always afraid of being abandoned by her.
Su Qing thought for a moment, then reached out and pulled Leng Xiang closer, making her touch her own conscience, and said:
"No... no matter what, I won't abandon Leng Xiang! So don't worry so much! You're my only weapon; if I lost you, what would I use?"
"Moreover, without you, I'd starve! And I can't do housework! Life would be a mess!"
"Touch my conscience, do I look like I'm lying to you?"
Leng Xiang was stunned for a while upon hearing this, then shook her head slightly.
"Master... I'm sorry."
But a few more smiles appeared on her face...
Su Qing sat up slightly, looking at Leng Xiang with an amused expression, and reached out to pinch her cheek.
"Alright, Leng Xiang, I'm hungry! Let's stew some ribs today!"
"Yes, Master!"
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