Although Song Xunying and Cheng Yuanfang can be a bit strict at times, they always dote on their daughters, creating a warm and harmonious family atmosphere.
The group chatted and laughed as they worked, filling the courtyard with a warm and joyful atmosphere.
But cleaning the house is a huge project; it will take at least a morning to finish.
Thinking that her sister's health had not fully recovered, Cheng Xiangling brought over a small stool and told Cheng Wan to just sit and rest.
“Your sister is very strong. You can leave all the mopping and dusting to me, and let Mom and Dad rearrange the furniture and pack their luggage.”
"Sister, you can just sit next to us and cheer us on."
"I'm not that delicate."
Cheng Wan stood up, feeling both amused and exasperated.
"It's one thing if they won't let me do some of the heavy and tiring work, but wiping the dust doesn't take much effort, so let me do it."
"No, Wanwan, you are now the most important person in our family to protect. You don't need to worry about anything except resting."
Song Xunying also came over to chat, and after thinking for a moment, she took out a large handful of mugwort from the bag and stuffed it into Cheng Wan's hand.
"If you really feel bad about being idle, then help me put these mugwort plants on the door and the courtyard wall."
“The people who used to live in this courtyard had very impure thoughts, so we need to use mugwort to drive away evil spirits and cleanse them of bad luck.”
"good."
Cheng Wan smiled and agreed.
"After I finish cleaning the house, I'll sprinkle some salt water on the floor."
She was about to get to work when someone took the bundle of mugwort from her hands first.
"Sister Wanwan, you're not feeling well, how can we let you do the work? What if you accidentally get tired? You should sit down and rest."
Upon hearing the sound, the Cheng family members all turned around and looked over, their eyes filled with undisguised surprise.
"Miss Qiu, what brings you here all of a sudden?"
"You don't need to be so polite with me, just call me Shanshan."
Qiu Shanshan hugged the mugwort in her arms tightly and smiled sweetly at the people in front of her.
"I just happened to have nothing to do today, and I was thinking that Sister Wanwan was moving, so I specially came over to help."
Worried that the Cheng family might refuse, she added a sentence.
"Ultimately, I also bear some responsibility for how Sister Wanwan has come to this point, so it's only right that I come and help her out."
"Uncle and Aunt, please don't look down on me. If there's anything I need to do, just let me know."
Qiu Shanshan placed the mugwort she was carrying on the gate and the courtyard wall. Before the Cheng family could exchange pleasantries, she picked up the broom in the corner and began sweeping the floor.
Despite her privileged background, she was very humble and worked quickly and efficiently.
Her attentiveness and thoughtfulness made her seem like another daughter in the family.
Although Song Xunying and Cheng Yuanfang felt something was off, they couldn't bring themselves to hit someone who was smiling.
Since Qiu Shanshan had come so eagerly to help, their family couldn't very well send her away, so they had no choice but to accept it.
Cheng Xiangling, however, was not having it. It was as if she and Qiu Shanshan were born to be at odds; she always found fault with Qiu Shanshan.
"Don't forget, Qiu Shanshan used to hang out with Wen Jun all the time. I don't believe she's as innocent as she seems."
"Now he's coming to our house every few days. Who knows what bad things he's up to?"
Knowing that there were certain things that Song Xunying and Cheng Yuanfang, as elders, could not do in person, she immediately spoke aggressively.
"Mom and Dad, you just need to take good care of my sister. As for this Qiu Shanshan, let me handle her!"
After coming out of the house, Cheng Xiangling swung the rag in her hand and deliberately moved closer to Qiu Shanshan.
"Miss Qiu is sweeping the floor. I happen to have nothing to do, so I'll come over and help you dust."
Seeing that Cheng Xiangling had easily dirtied the floor she had just cleaned with a rag, Qiu Shanshan smiled good-naturedly, not angry at all. She simply put down the broom and picked up another rag.
"I'll clean the windows first."
"Let me fetch you some water!"
"...I want to clean the toilets."
"No problem, I'll keep watch for you!"
Cheng Xiangling smiled brightly and gave her a thumbs-up with a cheerful laugh.
"I didn't expect Miss Qiu to be so kind. Thank you for cleaning my house."
Qiu Shanshan clenched the plunger in her hand tightly, but she still had to maintain the smile on her face.
"You're welcome, it's what I should do."
The two chased each other all the way, and no matter what Qiu Shanshan was going to do, Cheng Xiangling had to follow and be on guard at all times.
This makes it much more efficient than before.
Cheng Wan stood there with a rag for a long time, but couldn't find a chance to help, and she was getting a little embarrassed.
Looking at the spotless house in front of them, Song Xunying and Cheng Yuanfang were full of praise.
"We were able to tidy up so quickly today, thanks to Miss Qiu's help."
Qiu Shanshan had been tormented by Cheng Xiangling for half a day, and she was completely numb. Even though she was being treated like a donkey, she couldn't muster any anger.
"This is what I should do."
Tong Xinyue climbed a ladder to the roof of Qiu Shanshan's house and watched the whole thing unfold. She was stunned to see Qiu Shanshan's simple and honest smile, and when she wiped away her sweat, her face was covered in black mud.
That's some serious acting.
If she hadn't known that she was only doing this to gain the trust of the Cheng family, she would have really thought that Qiu Shanshan was as honest as she appeared.
No wonder he was able to rise to a high position among enemy agents at such a young age; his level is truly exceptional.
Seeing the smiles on the Cheng family's faces, Qiu Shanshan thought she had finally succeeded in infiltrating the group, and breathed a sigh of relief.
However, she didn't notice that Cheng Xiangling was still standing guard beside her, her eyes full of displeasure.
Everyone says she's not smart enough and is a poor student.
But Cheng Xiangling was very stubborn about what she believed in. She was convinced that those who hung out with Wen Jun and his group were definitely not good people.
No matter what Qiu Shanshan's plans are, don't even think about trying to bribe her!
Cheng Xiangling wasn't the only one in the Cheng family who felt this way.
After Qiu Shanshan left, Song Xunying and Cheng Yuanfang went back to the original house one last time to tidy up the room.
While the two were busy working, they were also a little hesitant.
"What do you think this Qiu family girl is after? We're not related to her at all, so why is she putting on such a helpful act?"
"I can't figure it out either."
Cheng Yuanfang felt a headache coming on whenever he thought about it.
"Even if she was involved in Wen Jun's affair, she still didn't marry into the Wen family."
"Whether it was Wanwan's miscarriage or the divorce, she really did nothing wrong. I really can't understand what she feels guilty about."
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