"Hang Canary over there."
Lin Zhishui pointed to the crossbar in front of the window and said casually, "I was getting a little bored anyway. Having the bird around to amuse me would be nice."
Xiao Sui really was a kindhearted superstar. She had even thought to send him a canary.
But... wasn't playing with birds the sort of leisurely pastime only old people enjoyed?
It seemed Xiao Sui really did see him as a reclusive master. She probably thought he disliked worldly luxuries and preferred a carefree life close to nature.
That was fine, too.
When customers came by in the future and saw such a beautiful canary in his shop, they would probably assume he was a refined man of letters.
Unfortunately, he hadn't had many customers lately. Maybe he should ask a few of his customers to help promote him in traditional-style enthusiast circles...
"All done."
After hanging up Canary's cage, She Xilu turned to Lin Zhishui and said, "Then I'll head home to cul... cultivate."
"You're working so hard at cultivation. Be careful you don't ascend," Lin Zhishui warned helplessly.
This girl stayed up all night... no, all day, every day. Was she going to work herself to death?
She Xilu was bewildered. Why did she need to be careful about ascending?
"Oh."
She Xilu told Lin Zhishui softly, "I won't. I... I'll definitely stay in the mortal world to keep... keep you company."
Lin Zhishui rolled his eyes at her in amusement. He didn't lecture her any further, only asked casually, "By the way, how did your chat with Xiao Sui go today? Has your social anxiety gotten any better?"
"Mm... Xiao Sui is really nice..." She Xilu nodded gently and said with a hint of longing, "And she's really... really strong, too. I'm so