"Why?"
Qian Renxue's little face was full of indignation, her face scrunched up with grievance.
"Why do you all care so much about that guy Qian Renshang?
What makes him so special?
He's not as good as me in any way!"
"Mom is like that to him too... Dad cares about that guy a lot too, and now even you, just because he's a boy?" "
Why can't I be valued by you all!?"
Qian Renxue questioned loudly. Over the years, although Qian Renshang seemed miserable, she was still resentful.
Because her mother cared about him, that's why she targeted him.
Even she could only get a sliver of maternal love after targeting Qian Renshang, so Qian Renxue always harbored resentment.
Her father, Qian Xunji, was similar; he held Qian Renshang much more often and was much gentler than she did.
Now, even her grandfather, Qian Daoliu, was so angry about Qian Renshang!
So Qian Renxue broke down.
"Xiaoxue... how could you say that?
Qian Renshang is your brother."
Qian Daoliu looked incredulous.
He couldn't understand how a child like Qian Renxue could say such a thing.
"I don't want a brother like that. He only takes away my mother's love and your care."
"But he's gone now... he left the Spirit Hall in the dead of winter."
"So what? He's not necessarily dead yet, is he?"
Qian Renxue said righteously with a straight face.
"He left on his own. No one forced him. He deserved it.
Are you all neglecting me just because I'm a girl?"
"Xiaoxue... you..."
Qian Daoliu choked and pointed at Qian Renxue, almost spitting out a mouthful of blood.
But he knew it wasn't Qian Renxue's fault. He looked angrily at Bibi Dong.
"Bibi Dong... what have you taught this child?"
Bibi Dong wanted to argue, but Qian Renxue directly defended her.
"Mom's right, it was my own thinking... and Mom is very good to me, so I don't want to leave."
Qian Renxue ran over and protected Bibi Dong, feeling that this would definitely win Bibi Dong's favor.
"No, you have to come with me."
Qian Daoliu's face was resolute.
He couldn't imagine what Qian Renxue would become if she continued to be taught by Bibi Dong.
But Qian Renxue refused to budge, putting Qian Daoliu in a very difficult position.
Finally, Bibi Dong spoke up.
"Give me the authority of the Spirit Hall, let me ascend to the position of Pope of the Spirit Hall, and this child will be yours."
"Bibi Dong... you actually used the child to blackmail me?"
Qian Daoliu was furious.
What did Bibi Dong take the Spirit Hall for?
But what could he do?
He really couldn't let Qian Renxue stay by Bibi Dong's side, so Qian Daoliu could only compromise.
However, he would restrain Bibi Dong and not let her act recklessly.
"Go back with him, but you can come back once a month... That's all."
Bibi Dong turned to the weeping Qian Renxue and gave the order.
Although Qian Renxue was unwilling, she still agreed.
"I will use the power of the Spirit Hall to find Qian Renshang.
I don't believe that child's life is so fragile... If one day this child grows up and comes back, I hope you won't regret it."
Qian Daoliu carried Qian Renxue away, leaving behind his last words.
"Bibi Dong... You'd better watch yourself."
Bang! A loud noise came, and the tightly closed door made a dull sound, as if sealing all the secrets behind it.
As the door closed, darkness surged in like a tide, gradually engulfing Bibi Dong's figure.
Bibi Dong stood there quietly, without saying a word, turning her head away expressionlessly, and then slowly walked away.
Her cold eyes and unwavering face made it impossible to see her true thoughts.
The strong killing aura emanating from her was even more frightening, causing the people around her to retreat and not dare to approach easily.
Bibi Dong arrived at her cultivation chamber. She gently sat on a futon, legs crossed, hands resting naturally on her knees.
She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and regulated her breathing.
In this quiet environment, she began to circulate her soul power, feeling the flow of energy through her meridians.
"Cultivation, cultivation... all love and affection are false, only power is truly eternal,"
Bibi Dong told herself, then tried to focus on her cultivation, but she found she couldn't calm down.
The empty chamber was very quiet, just like Bibi Dong's heart; she always felt as if a large piece was missing, a deep emptiness.
Feeling something was wrong, Bibi Dong went to sleep again, but found she still couldn't fall asleep...
Bibi Dong got up and walked out expressionlessly, deciding to take a walk.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, Bibi Dong suddenly looked up in a daze.
She had actually arrived at Qian Renshang's room.
After hesitating for a moment, Bibi Dong pushed open the door and entered.
A musty smell filled the air. Bibi Dong, expressionless, approached Qian Renshang's bedside and sat down.
A sudden, inexplicable sense of peace washed over her.
She half-closed her eyes and leaned against the bed, remaining there for an unknown amount of time.
"Mommy!"
a childish voice suddenly rang out. Bibi Dong vaguely sensed a small, thin figure before her.
He sat in a chair, his hands clasped together as if making a wish.
"I hope Mom, Sister, and Dad can always be happy...and live long and healthy lives.
As for me...I'm fine with whatever.
Mom says I'm a menace, but what's that saying again? Menaces live a thousand years."
"Haha, I can live to be 1000!"
the child in the phantom tentatively spoke again.
"By the way...actually, if it's still possible, I hope Mom can love me a little bit, not too much, just a little bit is enough.
Xiao Shang is very content, I only need a little bit."
"Qian Ren Shang...come here."
Bibi Dong was overjoyed and reached out to pull the child back, but the next moment she woke up from the dream.
There was nothing in front of Bibi Dong, only a quiet room.
So...she was dreaming?
The scene just now seemed to be when Qian Ren Shang was two years old.
It turns out that the child also spent a birthday alone when he was two years old.
On his birthday, he made what he considered a rather "luxurious" wish, which was to be loved by her a little bit.
Even his wish was made so cautiously.
"Was I...did Bibi Dong really go too far?"
Bibi Dong laughed bitterly. After Qian Renshang left, her mind suddenly flooded with memories of him, like a slideshow.
She "saw" many things from Qian Renshang's perspective.
It turned out this child had lived such a pitiful life.
(End of Chapter)
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