"Are you being a little too reckless?"
Su Qing finally could not stand it anymore and grabbed that little hand.
Was this really wiping him down? It was clearly an attempt to take advantage of him!
Trying it a little should have been enough. Were you planning to keep going forever?
"Young Master, I just couldn't hold myself back. How are you going to punish me?"
Little Green Tea Maid heard the displeased voice and spoke in a pitiful tone.
She was completely unconcerned by his displeasure.
Why was he being so stingy? She had not done anything strange.
What was wrong with touching him a little? It was not as if he would lose a piece of flesh!
Ever since last night, she had stopped taking threats like that seriously.
Even after working up the mood, he had still done nothing. Clearly, he did not have the guts...
Just as this thought surfaced, her arm was grabbed.
Caught off guard, Lian Yin was pulled straight into his arms.
Before she could react, her mouth was suddenly sealed.
"Mm?!"
Lian Yin let out a wail.
She widened her eyes and stared incredulously at the youth so close to her.
H-How could this happen?!
After her initial shock, she felt a sharp pain on her lips.
The faint pain and taste of blood made her come back to her senses.
"That was a small punishment for you. Don't do it again."
Su Qing warned her.
"Ah?!"
Only after hearing this did Lian Yin finally react. She looked at her Young Master with tearless despair.
Last night, he had been such a gentleman, but today he had done this without hesitation.
What was even more outrageous was that he had not only taken her first kiss, but had even bitten her lip until it bled.
How could someone be this awful?!
"What are you ah-ing about? What you did just now was far too improper."
"It would be one thing if you acted that way around me, but if anyone else found out, they would criticize you."
"So I had no choice but to use my first time to teach you through personal example."
"You should know how to be grateful and understand my painstaking intentions."
Su Qing spoke with righteous conviction.
This was called teaching an unruly maid proper conduct.
Was there anything wrong with that?
Of course not!
Lian Yin had originally wanted to angrily question him, but after hearing this, she could not bring herself to do so.
What was the most frustrating thing in the world?
Probably being so angry that one trembled with cold rage, yet being completely unable to refute anything.
That was precisely the predicament she was in now.
"What is it, Lian Yin? Your expression makes you look a little unhappy."
Su Qing raised a brow and asked.
"No... Thank you, Young Master..."
After hearing that, Lian Yin could only swallow her grievances and force a smile.
After all, her current identity was merely that of a maid. There was nothing wrong with what he had done.
"Continue, and don't do anything more ridiculous."
Su Qing nodded in satisfaction.
Puffing out her cheeks, Lian Yin continued wiping his back.
Her hands became much more proper. Her main goal was simply not to give him any excuse to find fault.
Su Qing narrowed his eyes and enjoyed it in comfort, a thoughtful look in his eyes.
What he was thinking about now was naturally the identity of this personal maid.
Actually, the game contained no record of her background whatsoever.
In other words, she might be an unknown supporting character with no background at all.
But after truly hearing her voice, he dismissed that guess.
No matter how he listened to it, that was not a voice an ordinary maid could possess.
That special tone might even be connected to the Calamity Demoness!
However, he still had to investigate and judge the specific situation carefully.
Before he figured out her identity, there was no harm in playing along with her for the time being.
After all, he was not the one being a maid. She was the one who had to please him, whether she wanted to or not.
He would not lose anything by trying. What was the harm?
Lian Yin wiped his back angrily, yet inexplicably sensed a dangerous aura.
For some reason, she always felt as if a great disaster were about to befall her.
After bathing and changing clothes, Su Qing left the bathhouse.
As soon as he came out, he saw Qin Lan Shan, who had been waiting by the door for quite some time.
The Shopkeeper had changed into a new outfit today and no longer looked as disheveled as yesterday.
A fitted long dress wrapped around her plump figure, revealing her alluring curves in an indistinct manner.
Her long hair fell over her shoulders, and her stunning features were gentle and elegant. She clearly looked like a young lady from a prestigious family.
However, her bright eyes now held a trace of worry.
When she saw the youth come out, she subconsciously went to greet him.
Su Qing naturally looked her over.
Her impressive bosom pushed the somewhat ill-fitting clothes to a height they should never have reached.
No, it was not really ill-fitting. The problem was merely with the chest area.
Moreover, last night's collar could still be clearly seen around her snow-white neck.
The black collar and the whiteness of her skin formed an extremely striking contrast.
The sight inevitably filled him with a sense of accomplishment.
When she noticed his gaze, Qin Lan Shan hurriedly raised a hand to cover her neck.
"You'll get used to it. There's no need to be so shy."
Su Qing smiled.
He was naturally very satisfied with this new outfit.
Qin Lan Shan's expression became somewhat complicated after hearing that.
She still vividly remembered the evil things he had done to her yesterday.
Even so, she had still come.
Su Qing seemed to have no intention of chatting and walked toward his room.
"Young Master Su, about the Tang State Residence..."
Qin Lan Shan followed him and spoke urgently.
She had come to seek him out on her own not because she had something to tell him, but to urge him.
The Tang State Residence was currently in dire straits and had to be rescued as quickly as possible.
"What should you call me?"
Su Qing asked in return.
By the time he spoke, he had already returned to his room.
"Young Master Su..."
Qin Lan Shan answered blankly.
Was that not what she was supposed to call him? What was wrong with it?
"No. You should call me Master."
Su Qing sat down in a chair and corrected her form of address.
He was willing to give this older sister, who had yet to recognize her identity, some time.
The first step was naturally to correct how she addressed him.
Qin Lan Shan was stunned speechless upon hearing this.
She stared blankly at the youth, almost suspecting that something was wrong with her ears.
Otherwise, how could she possibly have heard something so absurd?
"What is it? Is there a problem? I can answer some of your questions today."
Su Qing asked softly.
Because this was the first lesson, he was being very patient.
Hopefully, she would grasp this beginner's benefit properly.
"I-I never agreed to such an outrageous demand!"
Qin Lan Shan spoke in a trembling voice.
She had thought that after enduring the entire night, she had finally escaped.
But judging by this, why did it feel like this was a new beginning?
"This is merely an extension of the original conditions. You have not done what a slave should do."
"When you become qualified, it will not be too late for me to fulfill my promise."
Su Qing spoke casually.
Outrageous or not, he did not think there was anything wrong with it.
After all, the status between them was unequal to begin with.
Was it excessive for a slave to address her master this way?
It was clearly only natural!
Qin Lan Shan keenly caught the key words in his statement.
His meaning was perfectly clear... if she could not satisfy him, then everything else was off the table.
The atmosphere in the room froze at that moment.
Su Qing poured himself a cup of tea and drank it unhurriedly while casually sizing up Qin Lan Shan.
When their eyes met and he saw the pleading look in hers, his expression remained as indifferent as ever.
Time passed second by second.
After several minutes, the silence was finally broken by two trembling words.
"Mas... ter..."
After barely calling him that, Qin Lan Shan lowered her head.
As a young lady from a prestigious family, when had she ever experienced something like this?
A faint blush stained her fair skin and spread all the way to her earlobes.
Her face felt burning hot, giving her the urge to flee.
How awful. He was truly awful!
"It took you a little long, but since this is your first time, I will not punish you."
"It's all right. You'll get used to it after saying it more often, and it won't put you under such psychological pressure."
Su Qing comforted her in a gentle tone.
Compared with the training to come, what did this tiny appetizer amount to?
Before long, she would surely feel ashamed of how she had acted before.
Qin Lan Shan rolled her eyes, her gaze filled with grievance.
His tone sounded like he was comforting her, but the content did not make her happy at all.
He was clearly bullying her!
No, wait. Bullying her was one thing, but why was he smiling so happily too?
Had everyone in the capital misunderstood him somehow, leading to that reputation of his?!
Su Qing did not hide how delighted he was.
Of course, it was not because he had successfully bullied her.
The important thing was that, amid this emotional fluctuation, she had transmitted new true qi to him again!
It had replenished three months' worth at once, more than enough for him to stabilize his foundation.
This Shopkeeper really was a treasure!
He could enjoy the actual feedback while listening to her address him.
This was double the happiness. This was the proper way to use it!
Su Qing's eyes grew increasingly delighted.
And he looked at her as if she were an inexhaustible treasure chest.
Qin Lan Shan: "..."
She felt that his gaze had become even more impolite, leaving her utterly torn between tears and helplessness.
He really was happy. She had not imagined it!
"Come over and massage my legs."
Su Qing gave the order very decisively.
After hearing this, Qin Lan Shan immediately stepped forward several paces and knelt on the floor.
It was not that she was particularly eager; it was just that this order was far more normal than the previous ones.
Wearing a collar and calling him Master was countless times worse than the option of giving him a massage!
Besides, she had to earn his approval first. Only then would he be willing to help her.
So she had to be a little more proactive—at the very least, she could not give him any reason to find fault with her.
Her slender, pale hands rested on his legs, and she began to massage them.
The former eldest miss of a wealthy family had now transformed into a maid serving others.
If it had been someone else, the contrast would surely have been difficult to accept.
Yet she still performed flawlessly, and could even be called patient.
Su Qing watched her demeanor and praised her inwardly.
In terms of attitude, she was impeccable, truly worthy of being a model virtuous wife and loving mother.
It was just that her expression was not bright enough, making her look somewhat troubled.
"Your plan has already succeeded halfway. You should be happy."
"Everyone in the capital is spreading word that I'm devoted to justice and loyalty. It seems I won't be able to avoid doing something next."
Su Qing spoke while enjoying the slightly clumsy service.
Qin Lan Shan's hands trembled when she heard this.
She instinctively wanted to explain the misunderstanding, but he interrupted her directly.
"It's fine. I don't care about that. You're merely a puppet being manipulated by someone else."
Su Qing casually exposed the truth.
"You... How did you know?"
Qin Lan Shan stared at him in shock.
At that moment, she even forgot to continue massaging him.
He knew she had been acting on someone else's orders. He knew everything?
Then all her various performances yesterday... Hadn't she looked like a clown?!
At that moment, her heart was filled with complicated emotions.
From the moment she had met him yesterday, Qin Lan Shan had felt that something was not quite right.
He had been as calm and confident as ever, neither flustered nor troubled.
It was as if he had anticipated everything. He was unfathomable and impossible to read.
Meanwhile, she had been like a big white rabbit, foolishly jumping into the trap...
What was his goal now? What would he do to her?
"Are you afraid? Am I really that frightening?"
Feeling her trembling body, Su Qing asked with a smile.
Qin Lan Shan did not answer.
Whether it was herself or that Goddess... He seemed to have anticipated it all.
"At the very least, compared to the person who used you so freely, I'm quite honest, aren't I?"
Su Qing spoke in a gentle tone.
He took the eldest sister's hand and pulled her into his embrace.
The two of them pressed together, their chests directly meeting.
Unfortunately, the excess flesh before her chest was too abundant, hindering any further spiritual connection.
Qin Lan Shan did not resist. Instead, she looked at the youth with a bewildered gaze.
Their intimate contact brought a warm sensation.
But in this Shopkeeper's heart, there was only deep confusion.
"What... exactly do you want to do?"
Under their mutual gaze, Qin Lan Shan finally asked the question.
What should she do next? How could he help her?
"My demand is actually very simple, and the price is negligible—obey me!"
"From now on, do exactly as I say. Agree to and carry out anything unconditionally."
"And this will determine whether you can rescue your family. Understand?"
Su Qing spoke softly as he looked at the peerless beauty so close to him.
With a beauty in his arms, his tone held no particular excitement.
His gentle manner was as consistent as ever, enough to make anyone who saw him feel as if they were basking in a spring breeze.
Wrapped in this warmth, Qin Lan Shan instinctively swallowed.
Does he want me not only to be his slave... but also to become a Little Slave who obeys his every command?
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