After her initial delight, she became indignant. "Those people in the Sect spreading rumors are just awful! Nothing was wrong, but they described it so vividly, making everyone worry for no reason..."
"I saw you haven't been back for a long time, Senior Brother, so your courtyard must be dusty. Let me help you sweep up and cook a meal, shall I? You must not have eaten well while you were away."
Chen Qing waved his hand. "Don't trouble yourself. I can do it."
But Lin Xue was unusually insistent, her tone tinged with a hint of pleading. "It's no trouble at all. You've taken care of me so much, Senior Brother. This is the least I can do. Please, give me a chance to repay you."
Without waiting for Chen Qing to refuse again, she took the initiative, picked up the broom from the corner, and began to sweep skillfully.
Seeing her firm attitude, Chen Qing didn't stop her. He sat down at the stone table by himself and brewed a pot of tea.
