Chapter 274 Only Generosity
7 month 14 day.

early.

Su Ming actually understood very well that both An Shiyao and her sister and Xia Ye were deliberately setting aside time for them.

It's like the default rule.

Newcomers should have enough time alone.

"It turns out that Master's wife has such a big cloakroom... Noelia also has it."

"But after the master left, the clothes added inside were either night clothes that were convenient for assassination missions, or custom-made armor."

“…This is so beautiful.”

Noelleah stared at a piece of clothing in the window and couldn't take her eyes off it.

Compared with Western wedding dresses, An Shiyao seems to prefer phoenix dresses. They are always displayed in the window where they can be seen most easily in the cloakroom. It can be said that a separate glass cabinet is set aside for this purpose.

"She should prefer the ones that show off her figure... this kind."

"No. It's just like what Master's Wife said."

"She no longer cares only about her figure and appearance."

"..."

Body shape and appearance?

Looking back, I was definitely interested in An Shiyao because she was pretty.

later……

"We agreed that it's Noelia's time now, right? Master can't think about it."

Su Ming’s arm was suddenly held, and he saw Noelia puffing up her face.

"I just suddenly remembered that I seemed to have mentioned flannel to her before, and I felt a little nostalgic."

"...Master, do you think I'll be happy to hear this?"

"No one in the world should be jealous about 'flannel'."

"Then Master has seen it now. Speaking of which, Master couldn't help wanting to rub Master's Wife when he saw her, and wanted her to wear white silk when he saw Little Master's Wife. At the beginning of Noelia... Master didn't do anything."

"This shows that teachers have a flexible enough moral bottom line."

“Hehe… Master is willing to be a stranger in front of Master’s Wife, but becomes a gentleman when it comes to Noelia?”

"In fact, in the end, being a teacher is still the same."

"Did you hear that? Master is saying that it's because Noelle was too proactive and too shy."

"..."

"It's not bad. Master will like it, and Noelleya will like it too."

7 month 15 day.

noon.

The biggest problem with being with someone whose every move can be read is that you can’t create surprises, right?

"Although the phoenix dress is very beautiful, it is still not as good as the cheongsam that Master gave me at the beginning. I like that one."

“Master, can you follow your heart and give Noelleya a cheongsam properly again?”

"..."

Is there a big difference between following one's heart and being serious in essence?

7 month 15 day.

in the afternoon.

"Shorter hip swing."

"Sir...if it's any shorter, you won't be able to wear it out, right?"

"I didn't say I only need one set. One set you can wear out, and one set you can't wear out."

"..."

Noelia stood by and smiled the whole time.

7 month 15 day.

Night.

I just found a food stall.

Is it good luck or bad luck? Meeting a true disciple.

"Master... do you still like men?"

"..."

"An apprentice earlier than Noelia?"

"..."

Su Ming was stunned, and Li Renjie, who was eating skewers with his girlfriend, was also stunned. He glanced at Noelia beside Su Ming unconsciously, and seemed a little unsure whether to say hello.

"Eh? Isn't this Master?"

But his girlfriend seemed not to notice the subtle atmosphere and spoke directly.

"..."

No. This is not the disciple, but the person who follows the disciple and calls him "self". She is the disciple's girlfriend.

Ten minutes later.

"So that's how it is. You are also a disciple."

"Then Renjie should call her Junior Sister?"

"..."

The long-lost master-disciple meeting was a little awkward. No matter how reluctant Li Renjie was to think too much, he couldn't help but realize that Su Ming's current state was different from before.

Noelia, on the other hand, was chatting with his girlfriend with great interest.

Su Ming also had the opportunity to chat with Li Renjie alone over a cigarette.

"Master, is it true that the boat will not capsize?"

"Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. Mr. An just promoted me to the position of acting head of the marketing department, and I suddenly feel that this position is not very secure."

"..."

Su Ming glanced at him and patted his shoulder, "Mr. An is not such a stingy person."

"There was a period of time when I was often on business trips. It just happened to be the time when you were not in Dong City."

"It must be a coincidence."

"Master, I don't necessarily want to say this..."

Li Renjie glanced at Noelia who was still chatting with her girlfriend, "Boss An is a nice person, and the junior sister before was also nice... It can't always be like this, right? Boss An seems to be pregnant. If something bad gets out, it will be really bad."

"Yes, Mr. An is indeed a very nice person."

"Forget it... If you get fired one day, or if you get punished for having no place to live, I can still have an extra bed in my little place."

That's the end of the topic.

Su Ming is very clear about who is good and who is bad around him. Some people are willing to give up someone because of this, while others want to have them all because of this.

A pragmatic statement: Compared with regretting being born, the latter is obviously more cost-effective.

7 month 15 day.

late at night.

This time when I got home I didn’t sleep in the master bedroom.

Noelia chose a room downstairs.

Why choose downstairs?

"Master knows that when Noelia is obsessed with that, her voice is very exaggerated. Master's wife might be unhappy if she hears it."

“But Master’s wife might be similar to Noellea.”

"..."

Go into the bathroom and get in the tub filled with hot water.

"It seems to be no different from when Master was in the grocery store."

"Master will still be normally excited."

"..."

nonsense.

Sitting face to face in the bathtub, showing everything without reservation... the baby's mess that occasionally tries to be covered up but is impossible to cover up, who in their right mind would not be aware of it?
"Little Master's Wife sent this over."

"She told Noelia to understand it herself. I don't understand."

"?"

Summer night?
The phone I took over sent... a song? Question?

It sounded unfamiliar, but Su Ming remembered it as soon as he clicked on it and heard the first sentence.

'Who makes your heart beat...'

“I don’t know why, but Noelia just feels so tacky.”

It’s an old song indeed.

"Is the young mistress secretly scolding me? After all, I did something that made her very angry during the day."

"..."

In fact, Su Ming was also a little surprised.

I also listen to this kind of song on summer nights. Maybe it was an abstract answer to Noalya's question in the chat log, "What should I do?"

"Maybe... it means that I want you to be your true self."

"Hmm? Isn't Noelia real enough now?"

"..."

"Does Master think so?"

Noellea held up the baby canteen, and the water drops slid from her neck into the bottomless Mariana Trench and disappeared without a trace.

"Ah... Master is thinking about which cadre can't stand this test and whether it has not been exposed to the sun for 180 days. Now Noelia knows what it is~ Master is hiding his wavering thoughts."

7 month 16 day.

early.

Su Ming went to the garage and took out the old second-hand car that had been covered with dust. This was his means of transportation for many years.

"..."

I had been planning to talk to Noelia about my past life as a corporate slave while doing this.

But it won't start.

Make bricks without straw.

The original part of reminiscing about the past turned into a visit to a repair shop with Noelia, where the clerk lifted the car up with a jack and looked for problems everywhere. One moment he said the brake pads needed to be replaced, the next moment he said the carbon deposits in the engine needed to be cleaned. The original problem was just to activate the battery, right?
"A lot of things are completely different from the car structure in Ichia City."

"After all, this one uses gasoline, and that one shouldn't."

"The worse ones use electricity and a small amount of magic stones, while the better ones use magic stones as energy. It wasn't done very well at the beginning, and many people died in accidents... Ordinary people didn't dare to buy it. It took a long time for it to become popular."

"..."

7 month 16 day.

morning.

Two hours later, the car was finally repaired, and Noelia was able to sit in the passenger seat and enjoy the scenery of Dong City.

same as before.

If she encounters something she doesn't understand, she will ask immediately.

"High heels are really ordinary. Obviously, many women in Ichia City still find it inconvenient and don't like to buy them after so long."

“It’s because of cultural differences.”

"But many people buy socks. They are cheap and can also shape the legs. Now women wearing stockings can be seen everywhere in Ichia City."

"..."

"There are so many cars. There has never been such a traffic jam in Ichia City. Does everyone in Dongshi have a nice house and car?"

“No. If everyone had no desires, there would be no such thing as a corporate slave.”

"Master, do you hate your life as a social animal?"

"It's okay. After all, it's part of who I am. I don't need to throw it away."

"Master, why do you have to be so honest? Just say that you are really doing something like protecting the continent of Arad, and it's okay to make Noelle admire you even more."

"But I am not such a great person after all. I have just lived to this day and become an ordinary person with a flexible moral bottom line."

"In Ichia City, as long as both parties are willing...it's okay to marry as many wives as you want."

“…different cultures.”

"When Master established the Republic of Sutia, he never said that he could only marry one. At that time, I always thought that Master would definitely let Pammy and Romina sleep with him. After all, Pammy's furry tail is very beautiful, and Romina's personality and figure are quite sexy."

"..."

"Master is really weird. Not shy, but has several mistresses at the same time. Very shy, but many people have been rejected."

As she said this, Noellea's hand moved to Su Ming's ribs, and her somewhat cold hand reached into his clothes.

"?"

"But fortunately, it wasn't Noelia who was rejected."

"Don't do it."

"What's the matter? Master will definitely not make a problem just because he thinks it's good."

"Wait a minute."

"Master rarely asks us to go slower, eh? Do we really have to go slower?"

"How slow? Like this, or... like this?"

Not content with just her knuckles, she simply leaned over.

"That's not the slowness I meant...hiss."

"...Master has become weaker?"

She raised her face and smiled harmlessly.

7 month 16 day.

noon.

Noelia went to the public restroom to clean up briefly and came out with a smile on her face.

"Master~"

It was natural to hold Su Ming's arm.

"If Noelia wants to win over Cerce, she might have to use this method. The master must concentrate. And Noelia just needs to focus on what she is doing."

"..."

“Eh? Noelia, I don’t want to drive. Master will definitely take revenge. I don’t want to dirty the seat.”

She said she wanted to hear about her sister, Su You.

In fact, up to now, my sister knows very little. This is also due to Su You's different outlook from ordinary people. It seems that he doesn't care about anything extra. He only cares about whether his future sisters-in-law are good or bad.

"So, you are a very important family member of Master?"

"Ah."

"Master, you don't plan to tell her anything more. Is it okay for you to just keep protecting her?"

"She's not someone who should be involved in my affairs. I just support her in doing what she needs to do after finishing college."

"I see. What about Mistress Xue'er? She is the same as Noelleya, the queen."

There may be a fundamental difference. One is to fight for a place in the world.

One is to be supported by younger generations to rise to power in a relatively peaceful era.

"Is it longer than Noelia? Even if you were sleeping... it must have been very hard."

"Master, there is no way he can say anything bad to Master Xue'er who has been waiting for him for seven hundred years, right?"

"..."

That's true.

"Master, I have a question."

"?"

Facing Noelleya's sly smile, Su Ming paused.

"If Noelia wants Master to return to Ichia City now, what will Master think?"

"Then go."

"Master, aren't you worried that you won't be able to come back after you go back? They all said that they need to make a lot of preparations before they can come here."

"It's the right thing to do. I should go see your parents, too."

“…Then, what if after bringing Master back, Noelia doesn’t want Master to come back, and destroys all the conditions for Master to come back?”

"It's ok."

"Master said it's okay, but he thought that if he spent some time to appease Noelia, he would be able to come back easily?"

"..."

"Haha, Master is right. Even if she can really beat Master with force, Noelia will never win. Little Master's wife is right. I don't like Master to look sad. Just like before, we can do whatever we want and do whatever makes us happy."

"Okay. I've heard everything. Now Noelle has a new idea."

"what?"

"I don't want to wear Master's wife's clothes. Master's wife's baby cafeteria is big, but Noelia is better. It's not suitable."

"..."

Seeing her blinking, "Master, let's choose."

7 month 16 day.

Night.

Noelia put all the clothes bought by Su Ming and An Shiyao into the closet in her room.

"Well... Master and Master's Wife chose completely different things."

"Master's wife seems to be seriously planning to develop Noelia in a more attractive direction, while Master completely follows his heart and buys whatever he thinks is bitter."

"..."

What's wrong with this?
No one except Su Ming could see what she was wearing inside.

"But this design is too much. It barely covers half of the body, and the upper part only has a thin string. Half of it is almost nothing. The same goes for pants. Master took this thing and went to check out without batting an eyelid."

"Isn't there anything decent in the shopping bag?"

Su Ming coughed dryly.

"Yes, there is. I just feel that... since it's the first time Master buys these, he should be a little embarrassed."

"..."

"Jealous. So jealous that I got the pants my master bought me dirty right after I put them on."

After taking a shower, Noelle didn't tie her hair up, so the pointed parts of her ears were easily exposed.

"Master, please don't keep pinching your ears..."

"Wait...it's going to get weird."

"..."

"If my subordinates knew about this, I would no longer be a cruel empress..."

7 month 18 day.

That night, I received a message from An Shiyao, saying that she was planning to stay at her family home in Kyoto for a few days.

7 month 19 day.

early.

Noelia was not at home.

There was only a slightly torn diary left in her room. The material of the paper... should have been brought from Ichia City.

It records the few words from the time I arrived in the Snow Country to today.

[What should I say to Master? Master... after more than 200 years, are you still alive?]

[If I die...]

【…】

That should be the beginning.

[She seems to be one of Master's wives. Master is still alive.]

[But...it seems like he doesn't remember me at all.]

[She is very nice and not afraid of me at all. She also won't be shaken by my statement of my relationship with the Master.]

【…】

Keep flipping back.

[No. I hate her calmness, and I hate that she is so small yet still loved by the master... Shouldn't it all be me? Not just the body, but also the love.]

【…】

[Lost. She didn't want to win over me at all, she just wanted to let me know... being too possessive doesn't work. Even if she waited for two hundred years, it wouldn't work. It's not that she's not angry at all, maybe... she likes Master more generously than I do. ]

【…】

[I'm not kidding. I also know that Master is not joking either. If I say I want to go back... will you really go back with me? But I don't want just to go back. You are willing to go back with me even though you know it.]

【Take another look. It’s time for me to go back.】

"Clap."

Hearing the noise, Su Ming raised his head.

“Master, Noelia is a little…out of control, what should I do?”

"I have decided to go back quietly now. But I can't bear to leave. I really want to pack up my master and take him back with me."

"It's all Master's fault..."

"Compared to 213 years ago, his attitude towards Noellea has not weakened, but has become better. He does not hide his possessiveness... This is it. What should Noellea do?"

"..."

She appeared at the door, looking a little strange.

The skin color became darker, almost like half black skin. The pupils also turned completely light green.

【Character: Noelia】

【Favourability: 199】

[Description: I have a strong love for you. And an extreme possessiveness. The target's state is unstable, please pay attention to the guidance]

"..."

Su Ming closed the diary.

"Master said that if you want to go back, you can go back. You should really go see your parents. Apologize to them or something."

"It's just a return trip to my parents' home, what's the big deal?"

Click.

Ice crystals spread around Su Ming's feet.

"If your personality has changed, it's because your master didn't guide you well enough."

"no need to worry."

"If your personality hasn't changed, then there's no need to think about anything else. There's never a winner or loser between us as master and apprentice, what do you think, Noellea?"

"..."

"But... Noelia can't learn it. The generosity of the master's wife and others... got up in the middle of the night and destroyed the wardrobe."

"They are not born to like being wronged. I have told your master's wife, who you think is very calm, that if she doesn't accept it, then I will make her accept it. The same goes for you."

"Let's eat. I'll tell her when she comes back. I plan to go back to Ichia City."

"Do you think she won't be jealous? Once she starts crying because of jealousy, it will take a while to comfort her. She is so calm now... So, if you want to scold me in person, it's no big deal."

"..."

The color of her pupils gradually returned to normal, and her skin tone also returned to its original fair color.

"Then... Noelia is the same as before."

"I won't think about anything anymore. Master will solve it and teach me."

"Diary... don't stop at the feelings about Sese. It will be a bit embarrassing."

"I think it's very interesting. Keep more records. It's best to hide in the chimney next time."

"No. I will definitely hide it in a place where Master will never find it."

She was crying and laughing at the same time. But the expression she showed now probably showed that she had let go of a lot of baggage... She felt much more relaxed, right?
"My young mistress said that Master is very good at playing with women's hearts."

"it is true."

"..."

fake.

Don't believe everything.

"It's true. Otherwise... Noellea wouldn't be like this. She was completely defeated by the master in one go."

Then it was true at that time.

Maybe it's a hidden talent.

“Master, Noelia is still crying and hasn’t had breakfast. Rubbing her like this… is too much.”

"If you still don't understand what a teacher is, that's too much."

"Master is Master, the most favorite...Master."

7 month 16 day.

Night.

An Shiyao looked at the food in front of her and had no appetite.

"sister?"

"..."

Facing her sister's confused gaze, she smiled again, "Mr. Su Ming just sent me a message asking me when I will be back. The matter should be resolved."

"It will definitely be fine. But... Sister, are you worried about something? I feel like you've been acting a little weird lately."

"Well, a little bit... I don't know what it means to be a qualified woman. If I want to stay by his side, it's useless even if I shamelessly use the title of the eldest daughter of the An family."

"My brother-in-law doesn't care about these things."

"Xiao Xi."

"?"

"What kind of place is Ichia City? To be honest, I really want to go and see it. If possible, I want to know what Mr. Su Ming is doing."

"..."

Hearing An Xiaoxi's indifferent answer, An Shiyao just smiled gently.

It's nothing serious. Just some trivial, meaningless thoughts.

Waiting for seven hundred years, waiting for more than two hundred years, how many years do I have? Shouldn't I be so humble? I never cared about being the legal wife. I just knew that people would care about me if I cried. I don't need to live longer than a normal person... Can I fight for it?

Give them everything after that. Love may not need to be shared equally, everyone is equal. But time is not. There are only 365 days in a year. One day less is one day less.

"That's right, sis."

"Sister Xia Ye really said the child in your belly is a daughter?"

"……Um."

"Strange, that was the name my brother-in-law and I heard...ah, maybe it has been changed. After all, my brother-in-law has been working hard."

"..."

An Shiyao didn't care whether it was a girl or a boy.

I just thought a little meanly, after having a child... I am the only one who has a child. So, should I use this opportunity to get more love and care, or should I be more generous...

Ok.

After a normal birth, do some exercise to get your body back in shape first.

"sister!"

"You took my T-shirt again... I already told you that's my brother-in-law..."

"When you were little, you often wore my clothes. When you grew up, you not only wore my clothes, but also secretly learned how to put on makeup from me. What's wrong with wearing your clothes?"

"Can't you just change it?"

"…The clothes seem to still have a smell?"

"No!"

"..."

My sister doesn't seem to think about the question of "value" at all. Sometimes An Shiyao would wonder whether it is a good thing or a bad thing to completely give up thinking. Maybe it is a good thing, at least she can be happy every day without extra thoughts. It is natural that my sister will only receive care on Valentine's Day and the like.

In a sense, I am quite selfish. But even if I did something that was obviously intended to gain more love, it would be understood, right?

"Sister, have you and brother-in-law really used that position? Wouldn't it be weird?"

"Children shouldn't pry into adults' business."

"I'm not a child. My brother-in-law and I have used many strange..."

"Not weird, it'll be good."

"Really?"

"..."

"Well, if my sister is here... I can't do it."

“I can’t do that either.”

"Then why are you talking so calmly?!"

"But if he insisted, I couldn't refuse."

"...It seems so."

"It's not like, it's definitely."

"Then I'll be down there!"

"Under the bed?"

"It's hard to imagine that my sister, who used to be so serious, has become such a dirty talker now."

"It's hard to imagine that my sister, who was so well-behaved back then, has become like this now, saying she wants to be down there."

"Sister, will you let me? Pregnant women should not be oppressed."

"No."

to be frank.

If she was with her younger sister, maybe it wouldn't be a big deal. Rather than being jealous of them, it might be a good thing that her younger sister could be with her. Why should she be the legal wife? It should be Xia Ye, or the new girl... The only thing that ordinary people can do better than them is probably "generosity".

But how long this can last... I don't know.

(End of this chapter)