Chapter 1042 - 571: The One Holding the Whip

Ultimately, many things have nothing to do with Xu Chang’an, they are all brought about by Yun Qian.

But who made them husband and wife?

As a couple, they should be of one mind and body, so Miss Yun’s matters are Xu Chang’an’s matters... and once you get involved with the two of them, common sense can be thrown aside.

If everything is to make sure he can have fun, then all the surrounding logic and even reason become unnecessary.

Yun Qian leaned towards Li Zhibai, tilting her head, holding her face with her palm, her gaze somewhat dazed as she looked below.

"Miss Yun seems tired," Miss Lu whispered to Ms. Zhu.

"She... might not really be tired. Sometimes she can sleep for ten hours a day, no surprise," Ms. Zhu shrugged helplessly.

"What do you mean?" Miss Lu blinked.

Ms. Zhu pursed her lips: "I mean... since Chang’an is not here, she just doesn’t feel spirited."

Many times Yun Qian is not really sleepy; it’s just that when Xu Chang’an is not by her side, she goes into "energy saving mode" so that she can have more energy when she’s with Xu Chang’an.

This version of Yun Qian, Ms. Zhu had seen too many times when Xu Chang’an was alone cultivating on the mountain.

Precisely speaking, as long as Xu Chang’an was not in Beisang City, Ms. Zhu had never seen her full of spirit.

"Oh, I see," Miss Lu then laughed. She increasingly enjoyed savoring these details, especially the little nuances.

"...Look at you, getting excited over that," Ms. Zhu said, glancing at Yun Qian.

Her words seemed directed at Miss Lu, but in fact, there was a hint of helplessness towards Yun Qian as well...

How dependent does a woman have to be on her other half to only feel alive when he’s around?

If Liu Qingluo is like a dodder plant, needing something to cling to in order to live, what’s Yun Qian like?

At least Liu Qingluo can live decently on her own.

Yun Qian...

"Tsk." Ms. Zhu covered her face, realizing she couldn’t apply common sense to Yun Qian, since this Miss had long adapted to being cared for by Xu Chang’an, and that reliance had been etched into her bones.

No wonder Chang’an wants Yun Qian to make friends, likely thinking in his character... seeing Yun Qian so without "self" must be something he dislikes.

But Ms. Zhu saw it clearly, with Yun Qian’s current state, for Chang’an to find something for Yun Qian to pursue on her own... it’s unlikely in this life.

Not just a goal, but with everything Yun Qian currently shows, it’s going to be extremely difficult for her to find a ’bosom friend’ she can talk to about anything.

Even if there were someone she could talk to, the topic center would certainly be her husband.

In short, a girl as good as Yun Qian had already been pampered into a mess by Chang’an.

"But being a bit of a mess... what’s wrong with that?" Ms. Zhu embraced Miss Lu’s slender waist and sighed deeply: "Just like Ah Bai said, as long as she likes it, as long as she feels happy, it doesn’t matter whether it’s suitable or not."

"?" Miss Lu blinked: "Sister, what are you talking about?"

"I said there’s nothing wrong with being a waste."

Ms. Zhu yawned: "Having someone spoil you, having someone pamper you, all difficulties can be avoided by just being a bit coquettish... Ah Bai, if only you had coddled me earlier back then, I wouldn’t have had to work so hard cultivating, and might have been living a retired life years ago."

"..." Li Zhibai glimpsed at Yun Qian sleeping beside him, sighing helplessly.

Tong Jun, this girl, who is she hinting at?

It could only be Ms. Yun, anyone else would think Ms. Zhu was being genuinely envious, rather than sarcastic.

"Ms. Zhu, you shouldn’t set an example of laziness," Miss Lu, hearing Ms. Zhu’s intention to lie flat, immediately poked her dissatisfiedly, reminding her: "There’s so many girls in this building watching you. If you become a hands-off manager, who knows how many girls will follow suit... then it would be better to close down Flower Moon Building early."

This is no joke.

Ms. Zhu is the role model for the girls at Flower Moon Building. Only when she’s busy do the other girls follow suit in busyness... This isn’t just the role of a model, but because in those girls’ minds, living the same lifestyle as Ms. Zhu makes them similar to her, and they want to live like her.

"...You!" Ms. Zhu’s voice paused, feeling somewhat stifled, yet without any way to counter, because what Miss Lu said was the truth.

She pouted discontentedly, gently pinching Miss Lu’s wrist: "See, this is where you’re not as good as Chang’an."

Why does Yun Qian, being lazy, get gentle treatment and pampering?

While her merely expressing a suggestion gets Miss Lu at her back with a whip, fearful she might rest for a bit.

With this attitude, does Miss Lu still expect her to favor her?

Don’t joke around.

"Ms. Zhu, why are you comparing me to the young master?" Miss Lu waved her hand, not at all discouraged... Even for a comparison, there needs to be a basis for it.

No matter how you think about it, it’s not her place to pamper Ms. Zhu, and Miss Lu is very clear on her duties... which is to supervise her every move, something she’s been doing for years, hence being jokingly referred to by Ms. Zhu as the manager.

"But, if you really want to take a break, sister... it’s not out of the question." Miss Lu thought giving Ms. Zhu the occasional break wouldn’t hurt.

"I’m just saying it casually..." Ms. Zhu was well aware of her importance to Flower Moon Building and stretched lazily before smiling: "Actually, having someone behind me with a whip pushing me to do things, is not so bad at all."

She’s gotten used to it, everyone has their own way of living, Yun Qian is accustomed to being pampered, and she is used to being pushed forward.

Yun Qian: "..."

At this moment, Miss Yun’s blinking frequency suddenly increased.

Only Yun Qian knew herself, she doesn’t just want to be pampered... She has told Xu Chang’an more than once that if she needs disciplining, it should be done firmly.

Getting whipped symbolizes disdain, so Yun Qian inherently doesn’t want to be disciplined by Xu Chang’an, but here whipping is not a sign of disdain, rather it’s ultimate mutual fondness—as reflected in Ms. Zhu’s smile and Miss Lu’s helplessness.

This is their way of getting along.

Undoubtedly, Miss Lu and Ms. Zhu are part of Xu Chang’an’s past connections, so there’s always something on them worth Yun Qian learning from.

"Hmm..."

Miss Yun subconsciously seeks out various experiences, and being pushed by Xu Chang’an with a whip is something she’s never tried.

Perhaps it could be interesting.

Maybe she’ll bring it up to him tonight.