The Shopkeeper Carries Thorns to Plead Guilty, Begging You Not to Abandon Me

"Master..."

Su Qing heard a gentle call beside his ear.

He opened his eyes and sat up, looking out the window.

The stars were still shining brightly outside, with no sign of the sun rising.

The beautiful youth's face showed a hint of displeasure as he looked at the culprit who had woken him up.

At this moment.

Qin Lan Shan knelt beside the bed, head lowered, her eyes filled with guilt.

"If you don't have anything important, you'll bear the consequences."

Su Qing, in a bad mood from being woken up, said in an icy voice.

The youth's eyes lacked their usual gentleness, instead filled with coldness.

He stared at the Elder Sister kneeling on the ground before him, looking her up and down.

It could be said that the view was quite pleasing.

The Elder Sister kneeling on the ground lowered her head, her body as prostrate as possible, as if expressing obedience.

The rounded curves beneath her proper long dress were particularly eye-catching, full of charm.

Qin Lan Shan, in this posture, was filled with unease and guilt, presenting an object with both hands.

It wasn't a treasure, but a seemingly sturdy vine.

"What do you mean by this?"

Su Qing asked in an icy voice.

"Master, I... I did something wrong..."

Qin Lan Shan said in a trembling voice, explaining what had just happened.

She knew she had done wrong, but some things had to be done.

"You let go of the mortal enemy that I, your Master, finally caught?!"

"Do you know the consequences of doing this? Do you know how much trouble you've brought me!"

Su Qing said in a furious tone.

His face was filled with anger he had never shown before, and he couldn't even control his emotions.

Qin Lan Shan trembled upon hearing the sudden increase in his tone.

She bit her lip, saying nothing.

She naturally knew some things, and knew them very well.

But... but if she didn't do it, how could she feel at ease?

The Shopkeeper could clearly feel the look of disappointment in the young man's eyes.

In the end, disappointment turned into bone-chilling coldness.

How would he treat her?

Lock her up, humiliate her severely?

If that were the case, she would be asking for it and couldn't blame anyone else.

Or rather, if that kind of thing really happened, she would feel much better in her heart.

Time passed by, and the deathly silence made her heart flutter with anxiety.

"You can go, leave here immediately."

The young man broke the silence.

He had no intention of making things difficult for her, and his voice sounded even lower than before.

"Master, what, what do you mean by that?"

Qin Lan Shan suddenly raised her head, a bad feeling arising in her heart.

"There's no need to call me Master anymore, I can't have a slave like you, nor do I dare to."

"A disobedient slave will only cause trouble, it's a wise choice to just throw her away."

"Take your things and leave, and don't ever appear in front of me again."

Su Qing said in an indifferent voice.

He had already turned his head away, seemingly not wanting to say anything more.

Qin Lan Shan was dumbfounded upon hearing these words.

She had thought of many possibilities, some unacceptable conditions.

She had even imagined being punished and beaten at will, and she was already prepared for it.

But this, she had never thought of.

She... was being abandoned?

When she realized this, an uncontrollable sense of panic surged in her heart.

The images of him bullying her, spurring her on, and supporting her flashed through her mind.

In just an instant, the bits and pieces of her time with him flashed through her mind.

She thought it would continue like this, but at this moment it was instantly shattered.

The colorful images turned gray and white, sinking into a dark, bottomless abyss.

Her heart felt as if it was being grabbed by a large hand, she opened her mouth, but not a single syllable came out.

Only now did she realize how much she cared about him.

It wasn't that he necessarily needed her as a slave, but that she... couldn't leave him.

But after realizing this, she was facing the situation of being driven away.

The rattan in her hand fell powerlessly to the ground, making a crisp sound in the silence.

How much Qin Lan Shan wished he would pick it up and beat her severely!

"What are you still standing here for? Hurry up and leave, don't be an eyesore here."

"I hate being betrayed the most. It's a waste of breath to talk to you. You're already beyond saving!"

Su Qing urged impatiently.

Clearly, he was too lazy to say more, and too lazy to carry out any punishment.

The young man got up and walked outside, obviously intending to drive her away directly.

In the next moment, his leg was suddenly hugged.

"Master, I... I know I was wrong, I know I failed your trust."

"But if I didn't do this, my conscience would be uneasy!"

Qin Lan Shan's voice was choked with sobs.

The appearance of a knowledgeable and reasonable lady from a respectable family had long disappeared, replaced by a pitiful look.

Her eyes were filled with glistening tears, obviously unable to control her emotions.

Compared to the day she first arrived, her posture was now even more humble.

At that time, she was asking for help, but now it was to avoid leaving this place.

"It sounds like that's the case, but do you think I can accept it?"

"Today you treat me like this for your benefactor, what will you do for your friends tomorrow?"

"Is it that as long as your relatives and benefactors are unfavorable to me, you will let them go?"

Su Qing looked at Qin Lan Shan with condescending eyes, his voice carrying a hint of sarcasm.

Qin Lan Shan's body trembled slightly after hearing these words.

She was speechless at such words, not knowing how to argue.

Say that she wouldn't do such a thing?

But she had already done it!

"Look down and see what that is."

Su Qing chuckled and said.

Qin Lan Shan subconsciously glanced down, and saw the collar that she had become accustomed to wearing.

This thing was constantly reminding her of the identity she should play.

At this moment, she finally woke up.

As a slave, she didn't maintain consistency with her master at all.

Having her own ideas, wanting to do her own things...

A slave, what need does she have for her own thoughts?

Clearly, everything should revolve around him, should be for his sake!

But what about herself?

For her own selfish reasons, she let someone go, yet overlooked the threat that person would pose to the Master!

Qin Lan Shan seemed to suddenly realize something, abruptly raised her head, and solemnly said,

"From now on, this slave will only obey the Master's orders!"

She had already restrained her weak appearance, her expression looking incomparably serious.

Su Qing received True Qi feedback at this moment.

A full two years' worth of feedback surged in, making him feel quite pleased.

This wave of very substantial True Qi was enough to prove the Shopkeeper's determination.

True loyalty get!