Chapter 592: The Shattering of a Morning Kiss

"Actually... it's quite simple..." said Qian Renxue.

In the kitchen, Qin Jian watched her wearing an apron, chopping and stir-frying with such fluid motions that he couldn't help but press a hand to his forehead.

Who said that powerful women are all culinary black holes? This stuff clearly depends on talent too, just like Qian Renxue; not only is her cultivation talent exceptionally high, but even cooking was something she mastered after watching it just once.

This is what you call a genius in the culinary world!

"Big Sister is so amazing!"

Ling'er had originally been helping, but later she only needed to give verbal instructions.

She discovered that as long as the instructions were correct, this Big Sister could execute them accurately, whether it was slicing, shredding, or stir-frying.

Before long, six finished dishes were set out on the dining table.

Qian Renxue pulled off her apron, tossed it gracefully onto a hook, and walked back in front of Qin Jian, her expression indifferent: "It really is quite simple. You just need to master the ratio of seasonings to ingredients; other things like shredding and stir-frying are very easy."

Qin Jian gave her a thumbs-up without hesitation: "Xue'er is truly a genius!"

"It's just average, really."

Qian Renxue tilted her head slightly, appearing unmoved.

But when Qin Jian sat down and began to pick up his chopsticks, her heartbeat began to accelerate slightly.

"How is it?" Qin Jian had just picked up a bite and put it in his mouth when she asked impatiently.

"It's delicious!"

Qin Jian naturally did not let her down.

"It's really delicious! Big Sister is so amazing!" Ling'er, on the other side, also said.

The young man nodded repeatedly: "Indeed, for a young lady to cook so well on her first try, it's truly amazing!"

They weren't just being polite; the dishes Qian Renxue made were truly unexpected. Just like how Qin Jian could make delicious food by following a recipe in his past life, this was also a kind of talent.

"Really..."

Qian Renxue felt a strange sensation from their compliments, one after another, and couldn't help but pick up her own chopsticks.

As the fresh and tasty food entered her mouth, her eyes brightened. With the added bonus of having cooked it herself, she felt the food before her was unprecedentedly delicious.

She looked up and saw the three of them eating quickly, and she couldn't help but feel a little dazed.

A faint sense of satisfaction rose from the bottom of her heart, forcing her to admit that beyond power, there were actually these little things that could give her a sense of fulfillment.

Qian Renxue slowly savored the food she had made, committing every bit of the flavor to her heart.

She glanced from time to time at Qin Jian's handsome profile, murmuring in her heart: Is this what you wanted me to experience? As a girl, as an ordinary person, even if one has to hustle for a living, there is still a simple, plain happiness.

Is power really everything?

The next morning.

The two woke up from their embrace.

Nothing of the sort that people love to see happened that night; after all, they were staying as guests, and it was about letting Qian Renxue experience life, so Qin Jian wasn't about to lose control.

"Xue'er is awake?"

Qin Jian's voice sounded from beside her. Qian Renxue slowly opened her eyes, thinking Qin Jian would give her a gentle morning kiss, but the next moment he said: "Xue'er, lift your head quickly, my arm is numb."

Qian Renxue: "......"

"When waking up in the morning, shouldn't there be a sweet greeting?"

She muttered a little as she lifted her head.

Qin Jian pulled his arm out, then pulled her over to lean against his chest, gently stroking her long hair.

"Reality is nothing like what's written in storybooks. It's impossible for a man and a woman to sleep in each other's arms all night, because their movements will wake each other up, and the arm will also get pressed numb..."

He said with a smile: "Last night I just forgot to pull my arm back."

"So there's no such thing as waking up in a sweet embrace?" Qian Renxue pouted.

Qin Jian chuckled: "Falling asleep in an embrace is possible, but to wake up in one, unless someone wakes up first and quietly embraces the other, it's impossible to achieve."

"However, being able to see you by my side when I wake up in the morning, that is already enough..."

He kissed her forehead lightly, then gently pressed his mouth against her thin lips.

Bright sunlight spilled in from outside the window, and one could hear the chirping of birds in the early morning; it was peaceful and quiet, making one feel at ease.

Qian Renxue leaned against him, feeling a bit moved, and subconsciously wanted to stick out her tongue when Qin Jian's mouth pressed against hers.

But the next moment, Qin Jian's mouth pulled away.

She looked up in a daze, only to hear Qin Jian laugh: "Silly, we haven't washed up in the morning, we can't have a deep kiss."

Qian Renxue quickly turned her head away, very unhappily saying: "Storybooks are all liars. They talk about morning kisses, but it's just a little press?"

Qin Jian laughed: "You're so ruthless you even curse yourself? I admire you, I admire you."

"Smack."

Qian Renxue patted his chest and flipped over to get out of bed.

"I'm going to wash up, you can bite yourself!"

Seeing her walking out in her pajamas, shuffling along, Qin Jian only felt a great softness in his heart.

Casting aside the chaos of the Elder Palace, the Pope Palace, the Heaven Dou Empire, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he clearly felt that Qian Renxue had relaxed a lot.

Whether shopping or cooking, she smiled very purely, not hiding her emotions like she used to.

If this could continue, surely she would slowly let go of her pursuit of power and her thoughts of taking revenge on Bibi Dong, right?

It's a pity the journey back isn't endless; at most, it will only drag on for ten days or so. He could only do his best to let Qian Renxue see the lives of others and experience the beauty beyond power and schemes...

"Huh? What are you doing?"

Pushing open the door of the small building, Qian Renxue saw Ling'er's small back sitting in the courtyard, looking like she was scrubbing something.

"Of course I'm washing clothes!"

Ling'er turned her head and smiled, reaching out to wipe the sweat from her forehead, and said with a sweet smile, "Good morning, big sister!"

"Mm, good morning to you too."

Qian Renxue replied, then suddenly thought of something and asked, "Besides cooking, do you also have to do the laundry every day?"

"Of course! Big brother doesn't have time for chores, so cooking, washing dishes, doing laundry, sweeping, and mopping are all things I do!" Ling'er giggled.

"Your brother doesn't have time?"

Qian Renxue asked, "Does he spend a lot of time at the Judgment Hall every day?"

Ling'er nodded, "From nine in the morning until nine at night, six days a week; it's very hard work."

"With such hard work, you are still grateful?" Qian Renxue asked, puzzled.

"Grateful?"

Ling'er blinked her eyes, "Big sister must have never lived a poor life, right?"

Qian Renxue nodded silently.

Ling'er laughed, "Then I understand. Actually, for us, time isn't worth much. If we can work a little harder to trade for a better life, we would all be willing, because there are so many people on the Dalu who can't even trade for that..."

(End of chapter)