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nChapter 54: Loyal Housekeeper

nTranslator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

nOn the way back, Shen Ruyue asked carefully, “Miss, do you want to give me a name?” Chu Qingzhi was now her master. It was time for her to call her Miss.

nChu Qingzhi was confused. “Why do you want me to give you a name?”

nShen Ruyue said in a low voice, “Giving a name is a gift from the Master to the servant.”

nChu Qingzhi understood now. Shen Ruyue thought that she was going to treat her as a servant girl.” You are not a servant. Instead, you’ll be my housekeeper. I’m busy every day. You have to help me.”

nShe had always wanted to slack off, but in reality, she was as busy as a dog!

nShen Ruyue quickly expressed her loyalty. “I’ll do everything you say.”

nChu Qingzhi was very satisfied with Shen Ruyue’s attitude. “When I get back, I’ll find herbs to treat your illness. From now on, you’re a member of my family. By the way, I have to think of an identity for you.”

nShen Ruyue waited silently without asking.

nChu Qingzhi thought for a moment and said, “Ruyue, when we go back, tell them that you came from afar to Shuiyun County to look for your family, but your family moved away. You’re the only one left now. You have no family and no one to rely on. I saw that you were pitiful, so I brought you home.”

nShen Ruyue was so touched that tears welled up in her eyes. “Miss, I understand.”

nChu Qingzhi felt awkward when she heard “Miss”. “You don’t have to call me Miss. Calling me Miss in the village is pretentious. Call me by my name.”

nShen Ruyue chuckled. “Yes, Qingzhi.”

nChu Qingzhi turned to look at Shen Ruyue. Shen Ruyue was a natural beauty, but whether or not she was smart remained a question. “I’ll nurture you well.”

nShen Ruyue smiled with tears in her eyes. “Qingzhi, I’ll learn diligently. I’ll always remember your kindness.”

nChu Qingzhi nodded. “Good.”

nIn Chu Village.

nThe children were playing at the entrance of the village. Among them was Chu Junbao, who waved at Chu Qingzhi and shouted enthusiastically, “Sister Qingzhi, you’re back?”

nChu Qingzhi took out a handful of candy from her bag. “Good kids. I brought candy for you.”

nThe children immediately surrounded her and thanked her with smiles. “Thank you, Sister Qingzhi.”

nChu Qingzhi smiled. “Don’t be naughty.”

nThe group of children admired Chu Qingzhi very much and replied in unison, “Sister Qingzhi, we understand.”

nWhen Shen Ruyue saw this, she smiled brightly. It seemed that living in the village was not bad.

nChu Qingzhi said to Shen Ruyue, “Let’s go. My house is over there.”

nAfter walking for a while, Shen Ruyue saw many people coming in and out of a house in front of her. It seemed that everyone in the village had gathered in this house. It was very lively. “Qingzhi, is there someone in the village holding a banquet?”

nChu Qingzhi explained as she walked, “It’s not a banquet. That’s my family. My family is doing business. They’re villagers who are working for me.”

nShen Ruyue was enlightened. “Qingzhi, I understand why you want me to be the housekeeper now.”

nChu Qingzhi said, “Work hard. I won’t treat you badly.”

nShen Ruyue nodded solemnly.

nChu Qingzhi patted Shen Ruyue’s shoulder. “Good.”

nIt was only noon, but the weather was already very hot. Everyone was so busy that they were sweating.

nChu Xuhua brought Chu Third to pick pears.

nChu Qingyue was making clothes. Chu Qingzhi asked Chu Qingyue to make the first batch of clothes as soon as possible so that they could open the shop. Hence, Chu Qingyue got busy with her favorite thing… making clothes.

nChu Qingning wanted to learn medicine, but before that, she still needed to learn a lot of words, so for the time being, she helped to work in the backyard.

nThe other young ones were also helping and checking on everyone to see if anyone was slacking off.

nAs for the four elders, some were busy tending to the fields. As villagers, fields could not be neglected. Some were busy with the kitchen and preparing food for the family.

nAfter Chu Qingzhi returned home, she told Shen Ruyue about the situation at home and introduced her to everyone.

nWhen the four elders heard about Shen Ruyue’s background, they felt that she was very pitiful, so they readily accepted her.

nIn any case, there was no shortage of food at home. It was fine to raise another girl. She could also help with the work.

nWhen Shen Ruyue found out that Chu Qingzhi was in the ice cream bar business, she was stunned. It took her a while to come back to her senses and she admired Chu Qingzhi even more.

nIf it were anyone else who had obtained the Divine Stone, they would have gone to the capital to make a killing. It had to be known that the capital did not lack anything except ice. Even if they did not sell ice, the price of the Divine Stone would be astronomical. However, Qingzhi did not have such ambition. Her temperament was too rare.

nShen Ruyue took on the job as the housekeeper and relieved the burden on Chu Qingzhi.

nAs she promised, Chu Qingzhi quickly found the herbs to treat Shen Ruyue.

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nChu Qingzhi came to the stable and applied medicine on the horse. Under her care, the horse was gradually healthier.

nThe day before yesterday, the horse did not see Chu Qingzhi and almost smashed the stable. It kept neighing and only calmed down in the middle of the night.

nNow that it saw Chu Qingzhi, it snuggled into Chu Qingzhi’s arms, wishing that Chu Qingzhi could hug it and pat it.

nChu Qingzhi smiled and touched the horse’s face. “Be good. When you recover, I’ll take you out for a spin.”

nThe horse neighed and was especially happy.

nAfter taking the medicine, Shen Ruyue looked much better. She walked over and touched the horse’s back. “Qingzhi, this horse is so impressive!”

nChu Qingzhi smiled slightly. “Not only is it impressive, but it’s also very intelligent. It can understand human language.”

nShen Ruyue was surprised. “Qingzhi, where did this horse come from?”

n“I picked it up.” Chu Qingzhi leaned closer to Shen Ruyue and whispered, “But no one believed me.”

nShen Ruyue looked at Chu Qingzhi in shock. “I believe what you say.”

nChu Qingzhi threw two handfuls of grass to the horse. “Ruyue, why are you looking for me?”

nShen Ruyue immediately reported with a serious look on her face, “The 5,000 ice cream bars General wanted are ready. I’m here to inform you of this.”

nChu Qingzhi gave Shen Ruyue an approving look. “I’ll go take a look.”

nThere was a huge shed built in the backyard of the house. Chu Qingzhi cast a spell in the shed. It was not hot at all. Instead, it was cool.

nThe shed was divided into two parts. One part was used to make ice cream bars, and the other part was used to store the ice cream bars.

nThe ice cream bars were neatly placed in the boxes that Chu Qingzhi had cast a spell on. Otherwise, it would have melted long ago on such a hot day.

nAs she walked into the storeroom, she felt a chill.

nShen Ruyue suggested, “Qingzhi, I think we can build a workshop after selling this batch of ice cream bars. We can formalize the business and think of other businesses in the future. It’s best if we can operate all year round.”

nChu Qingzhi was impressed by this idea. “Sure. Draw up a plan for me to see.”

nShen Ruyue nodded. “I’ll do it later..”

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