A short while later, as the other women returned to the courtyard one after another, Chu Qinghe glanced at them and asked curiously, "Where's Fei Yan?"
Upon hearing Chu Qinghe's question, Xiao Zhao whispered, "After seeing that Sister Dongfang and Sister Yue broke through in that pool one after another, Fei Yan said that she would soak in the pool every day until the water dried up."
Chu Qinghe: "........."
Hearing Xiao Zhao's words, even Chu Qinghe was speechless for a moment.
After Yaoyue drank the wine mixed with the Nine-Leaf Nine-Heart Grass and other medicines, and her cultivation successfully entered the perfect Grandmaster realm, Qu Feiyan returned to the inner courtyard with a pout.
What greeted Qu Feiyan was Chu Qinghe's gaze, as if he were looking at a fool.
This caused the little girl to mutter complaints in her heart.
Once the fluctuations of true energy on Yaoyue's side had completely stabilized, her gaze immediately turned to Dongfang Bubai.
The meaning in his eyes couldn't be clearer.
"Practice?"
Meeting Yaoyue's battle-ready gaze, Dongfang Bubai narrowed his eyes and, without uttering a single word, began to circulate his true energy.
The next instant, with two figures flashing, only Chu Qinghe, Qu Feiyan, and Xiao Zhao remained in the courtyard.
Looking at Xiao Zhao, who had a somewhat dazed expression, Qu Feiyan waved her hand and said, "You'll get used to it! Sister Dongfang and Sister Yue are often like this. You don't need to pay attention to them when you see them in the future."
Hearing Qu Feiyan's words, Xiao Zhao paused for a moment and then nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
After Qu Feiyan brought out the playing cards, the three of them started playing cards in the courtyard.
........
Midnight (11 PM - 1 AM).
I don't know if it's because I've been sleeping too much these past few days, or because I was frustrated by losing all my mahjong games.
Upon returning to his room, Chu Qinghe found himself experiencing a bit of insomnia.
After tossing and turning for a while without feeling sleepy, Chu Qinghe could only put on his clothes, open the door, and enter the wine room.
However, just as he took out a pot of wine, looking at the reflection in the courtyard, Chu Qinghe let out a soft "Eh".
He then leaped up and landed on the roof, where he saw Xiao Zhao sitting on his roof, her hands supporting her chin, lost in thought.
He slowly stepped forward and sat down next to Xiao Zhao.
Noticing the movement beside her, Xiao Zhao quickly turned her head.
When Xiao Zhao saw Chu Qinghe beside her, her heart, which had been in her throat, finally settled down, and she quickly said, "Young Master."
"Um!"
After taking a sip of wine, Chu Qinghe handed the wine pot in his hand to Xiao Zhao.
Xiao Zhao glanced at the wine pot, took it with both hands, and then took a small sip.
However, when the wine entered her mouth, the spicy taste made Xiao Zhao cough lightly twice.
"Young master, this wine is very strong."
Chu Qinghe said softly, "The wine is called General's Order. It's a bit strong, but even if you drink too much, it won't give you a headache or upset your stomach the next day."
He took the wine jug, took another sip, and then exhaled the hot breath. Chu Qinghe rested his chin on his hand, looked up at the sky, and asked, "What are you thinking about?"
When Chu Qinghe asked her question, Xiao Zhao gently shook her head.
But after shaking her head, Xiao Zhao hesitated for a moment before saying, "I just feel empty inside every day, and I'm always a little worried."
Hearing Xiao Zhao's words, Chu Qinghe thought for a moment and then said, "I feel like these past two days have been wonderful?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhao nodded slightly and hummed in agreement.
She can do laundry, cook, and clean the house. These few things alone are enough to show that Xiao Zhao was not a pampered young lady who never lifted a finger.
Therefore, during her two days at Chu Qinghe's house, Xiao Zhao learned what life was like there.
No need to worry about making a living, no cursing or backstabbing, just various precious medicines that can enhance a martial artist's skills and cultivation, and a bath every night.
No matter which one it was, they were all so good that Xiao Zhao felt a sense of unreality.
I had never dreamed of such a day, not even in my dreams before.
Seeing Xiao Zhao's reaction, Chu Qinghe knew perfectly well what was wrong with her.
To put it simply, it's a lack of security.
That's just how people are sometimes.
When things aren't going well, it's easy to feel resentful.
But if life suddenly becomes comfortable, one may feel insecure because of this sudden ease.
In the end, there are very few people who can live a life as leisurely and peaceful as Chu Qinghe's courtyard every day.
In response, Chu Qinghe took another sip of wine and slowly said, "Some things, you'll get used to them over time. If I had to give myself a reason, I'd say it's the end of hardship and the beginning of happiness!"
As he spoke, Chu Qinghe handed the wine pot to Xiao Zhao.
Life is unpredictable sometimes.
Some people are born at the top, living a life of comfort and ease, while others spend their entire lives struggling and wasting time, striving only to be fed and clothed.
Having struggled from humble beginnings himself, Chu Qinghe was well aware of the hardships of life.
For this reason, Chu Qinghe is very satisfied with his current life.
No need to worry about making a living every day, no need to work overtime or socialize, rise with the sun and rest with the sunset, play mahjong in the evening, and get some barbecue when you're hungry.
In a way, Chu Qinghe's current situation can be considered a kind of triumph after hardship.
Listening to Chu Qinghe's words beside her, Xiao Zhao looked thoughtful.
A few breaths later, Xiao Zhao took a big gulp of wine.
After the spiciness in her mouth subsided a little, Xiao Zhao suddenly spoke up: "Young Master, if one day Xiao Zhao does something wrong, like deceiving you, will you drive Xiao Zhao away?"
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