"Sister Qin, what brings you here?"
Surprise colored Chen Chu Ci's voice.
She leaned against him affectionately, her head tilted slightly.
No matter how one looked at it, this was the intimate atmosphere of a girl cozying up to the boy she liked.
Clearly, this was a ploy to frame him.
The brat didn't know what relationship they had, but she didn't mind making things difficult for him.
Under normal circumstances, any girl who saw this would surely be unhappy.
However, her goal wasn't to make the Shopkeeper unhappy. She had something deeper in mind.
"Sister Qin, come sit."
Su Qing didn't mind. He simply pointed to the seat opposite him.
He more or less knew what the brat was thinking and didn't mind letting her play along.
Anyway... I'll be punishing her.
The young man's hand silently slipped beneath the table and gave her a light squeeze.
It wasn't to take advantage of her, merely to give certain people a little punishment.
"Mm!"
Chen Chu Ci let out a soft muffled groan, disbelief in her eyes.
At a time like this, shouldn't you be rushing to distance yourself from me?
Why aren't you anxious at all? You're even pulling this kind of stunt on me?
However, she naturally couldn't voice those questions once Qin Lan Shan approached.
The brat could only muster all her focus and deal with the strange sensation coming from beneath her.
Although her body had stiffened slightly, her superb control of her expressions kept her from giving herself away.
"Chu Ci, your expression looks a little strange. Are you still suffering from some aftereffects?"
Qin Lan Shan asked as she sat down.
Her stiff movements and rigid expression made it seem as though Puppet Control Technique hadn't been dispelled yet...
"No, I... I just feel safe but a little nervous leaning against Big Brother."
"Sister Qin, I... I don't know what's wrong with me either."
The Saintess reacted swiftly, lowering her head with a hint of shyness.
Paired with her slightly flushed face, she looked quite convincing.
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The brat's objective was crystal clear.
The first thing she had to do was push Sister Qin away from the fire pit and keep her far from this dangerous young man.
This man was a scoundrel!
No matter how attractive and polished he looked on the outside, his vile nature was deeply rooted in his heart.
Unfortunately, she didn't know how deep the relationship between the two of them was.
If she had known, she definitely wouldn't have used this method that was doomed to fail.
Qin Lan Shan looked at the scene before her and gave a somewhat forced smile.
My best friend's heart has begun to flutter!
But thinking about it, it was perfectly reasonable. There was no need to make a fuss.
Her Master was not only an outstandingly handsome young man, but also her best friend's savior.
Even though her best friend usually showed no interest in other talented young men, she definitely couldn't reject him.
At that moment, the Shopkeeper didn't even know what she was thinking deep down.
She was surely disappointed, wasn't she?
But ultimately, she was only a slave. Why should she worry about these things?
"Sister Qin, Big Brother, you two chat here. I have something to do, so I'll be leaving first."
Chen Chu Ci seemed a little bashful as she spoke softly.
As soon as she finished speaking, she rose and hurried away.
Under normal circumstances, she had actually intended to linger for a while.
That way, she could let Sister Qin see how close the two of them were.
But the problem was that she simply couldn't endure it!
If this continued, she probably wouldn't even have the strength to escape later.
The room's door closed gently.
"Sister Qin, you've been hesitating to speak. Is there something you want to tell me?"
Su Qing seemed to notice something and asked.
"...Master, could you go easy on her? She's a very innocent girl."
After a brief hesitation, Qin Lan Shan finally mustered her courage.
If the two of them had truly fallen in love with each other, she would have no right to say anything.
But her best friend knew nothing about such matters. She only felt gratitude for being saved!
What if she regretted it afterward? What would she do then?
"What do you mean by that? Are you worried that I'll make a move on her?"
Su Qing looked surprised as he asked.
"It's... it's just that Chu Ci seemed a little too proactive."
Qin Lan Shan answered haltingly.
"I'm telling you, you're questioning my innocence and making me suffer an unjust accusation!"
"Master, I only like Big Sister! Do you know what a Big Sister is?!"
Su Qing's voice carried a hint of anger.
How dare she wrong him like this? It was outrageous!
As he spoke, his gaze naturally fell on a certain spot.
"Master, I... I said I would reward you tonight."
Qin Lan Shan understood his meaning almost instantly and spoke softly.
She came to stand before the young man, moving very slowly, not daring to meet his eyes.
The eyes that had been somewhat downcast just moments ago now held a hint of shyness.
There were indeed some things she had never tried.
But although she had never eaten pork, she had seen pigs run.
Under these circumstances, she naturally knew what she ought to do.
If it had been any other day, the Shopkeeper might not have made such a decision.
But now, for the sake of her best friend, she had to sacrifice herself for another!
With that thought, she finally made up her mind and slowly bent down to kneel.
What surprised the Shopkeeper was that this action didn't make her feel uncomfortable at all.
She had thought it would feel deeply humiliating, but all she could feel now was pride.
That was right. In terms of her figure, her Master liked her very much.
And what she had to do was make sure he kept liking her.
Make him obsessed with her alone... so he would have no time to covet her best friend!
After leaving briefly, Chen Chu Ci returned once more.
That was how criminals were. They always wanted to return to the scene of the crime for another look.
A malicious smile appeared on the brat's face.
Under normal circumstances, the two of them should have started arguing by now, right?
She should rush inside, hug that brat, and ask Sister Qin not to blame him.
Yes, she had already thought of the lines.
"Sister Qin, please don't blame him. It's all Chu Ci's fault. Chu Ci just couldn't help wanting to get close to Big Brother!"
She slowly approached the door and first pressed her ear against it.
First, she would listen to the sound of their argument, then watch the two of them quarrel.
After that, it would be time for her to rush in and defend justice. Perfect!
There was complete silence inside. No one spoke, and there was no sound of an argument either.
If she listened carefully, it seemed as though there was a faint, intermittent whimpering from within.
What was going on? Could it be that no intense conflict had broken out?
Or had they already fought, and her Sister Qin was crying aggrievedly?
Puzzled, the Saintess raised her head and peered inside.
At a glance, the brat was left completely dumbfounded.
What... exactly was going on?!
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