162: On the self-cultivation of actors? The God Child gives a live critique!

The next day, just as dawn was breaking.

Su Chen was sound asleep on his soft, beast-hide bed.

A series of rustling sounds woke him up.

He opened his eyes dazed and bleary.

Two figures, both familiar and strange, were busy in the room.

Hua Yingxue and Mei Xinnu had really come.

They had changed into simple maid uniforms.

In their hands, they held feather dusters and rags.

They were meticulously cleaning the room.

Hua Yingxue was responsible for wiping down the priceless antique ornaments.

Her movements were cautious, her face written with humiliation and resentment.

Mei Xinnu was kneeling on the ground, scrubbing the floor.

She used a snow-white cloth, wiping it bit by bit.

She was muttering something under her breath, as if reciting some cleaning incantation.

Su Chen watched, dumbfounded.

[Holy crap, they really came?]

[This professional quality is actually pretty good!]

[When they said they'd be cleaners, they really became cleaners. They're more dedicated than the cleaning ladies at my company in my previous life.]

[Look at Hua Yingxue's expression—so aggrieved and angry, yet she has to force herself to work.]

[Isn't this the true portrayal of a wage slave? The relatability is too strong.]

Su Chen enjoyed this 'Portrait of a Saintess Working' with great interest.

He felt this was much more interesting than watching some song and dance performance.

He cleared his throat and spoke lazily.

"Hey... the one wiping the table, yes, you."

"Come here and pour me a cup of tea."

Hua Yingxue's body suddenly stiffened.

She looked up, glaring fixedly at Su Chen.

With that gaze, she wished she could poke a few holes in him.

But at the thought of her Master's 'undercover plan', she forced down her anger.

She squeezed out a word from between her teeth: "...Yes."

She put down the rag and walked to the table.

She lifted the teapot made of warm jade and poured Su Chen a cup of Immortal Tea that radiated a rich Spiritual Qi.

Holding the teacup, she walked to the bedside and handed it to Su Chen.

Throughout the process, her face remained taut.

It was as if she wasn't holding tea, but poison.

Su Chen took the teacup and took a sip.

He nodded with satisfaction.

"Mm, not bad. The water temperature is just right."

Seeing Hua Yingxue's look of silent fury, he was overjoyed.

[Sweet! Is this the joy of a capitalist?]

[Having a once-lofty Saintess serve me tea and water... this feeling is even sweeter than a Breakthrough in cultivation Realm!]

[No, I can't get too carried away. I have to maintain my cold and aloof persona.]

Su Chen put down the teacup and pointed to his shoulder.

"And you, the one scrubbing the floor."

"Come here and massage my shoulders."

"Ah? Me?" Mei Xinnu pointed at herself, her face full of shock.

"If not you, then who else?"

Mei Xinnu looked at Hua Yingxue as if for help.

Hua Yingxue gave her a look that said, 'Endure humiliation for the greater good'.

Mei Xinnu had no choice but to stand up with a bitter face.

She walked behind Su Chen and reached out her two small hands, clumsily pressing on his shoulders.

"Use more strength. Haven't you eaten?" Su Chen closed his eyes, enjoying this top-tier 'Saintess-level' service.

Mei Xinnu grit her teeth and added some force with her hands.

[Dammit! This bastard!]

[He actually made me massage his shoulders!]

[I am the dignified Saintess-to-be of the Hehuan Sect. I haven't even touched a man's hand, and today I actually...]

[No, I must endure! This is Master's plan! I am an undercover agent! I am gathering intelligence for the Sect!]

Mei Xinnu frantically hypnotized herself in her mind.

Su Chen enjoyed it for a while.

He felt it was about enough.

If he played any further, he was afraid he would truly drive these two girls crazy.

He waved his hand. "Alright, you two continue cleaning."

"Remember, the floor must be scrubbed until it's reflective."

After saying that, he got up.

Under the service of Spring Flower and Autumn Moon, he began to wash and change.

Hua Yingxue and Mei Xinnu looked at each other.

Both saw endless humiliation in the other's eyes.

But they could only swallow their grievances.

Continuing their career as 'cleaners'... An hour later.

Having eaten and drunk his fill, Su Chen left the Myriad Bone Soul-Melting Den with Spring Flower and Autumn Moon, feeling satisfied.

He planned to wander around Ten Thousand Demon City to see what new fun there was today.

What he didn't know was that as soon as he left,

A beautiful figure quietly appeared on a street not far ahead of him.

Hua Nongying had made her move.

Today, she had changed into an elegant green dress.

A thin veil covered her face.

It perfectly concealed her naturally seductive aura.

At this moment, she looked like a gentle and pitiable lady from a wealthy family.

She held a bamboo basket in her hand, which contained some ordinary-looking herbs.

She had calculated that this was Su Chen's inevitable path.

Her Plan One, the 'Weak White Flower Strategy', was officially launched!

Soon, Su Chen's figure appeared at the corner of the street.

Hua Nongying took a deep breath and adjusted her expression.

Her eyes instantly filled with tears.

That weak and helpless appearance was enough to make any stone-hearted man feel pity.

Just as Su Chen was about to approach,

Three fierce and evil-looking Demonic Cultivators, clearly 'professional actors', rushed out from a nearby alley.

They knocked Hua Nongying down with a thud.

"Ow!"

Hua Nongying gave a weak cry and fell to the ground.

The herbs in the bamboo basket scattered all over the floor.

Instead of apologizing, the three Demonic Cultivators pointed at her and cursed fiercely.

"You stupid woman! Don't you have eyes when you walk?"

"Can you afford to pay if you hurt me?"

A perfect script, perfect timing!

Hua Nongying looked at the three Demonic Cultivators with terrified eyes,

While looking toward Su Chen, who was passing by, with a tearful, pleading gaze.

'Come on! Come and save me!'

'As soon as you speak, I will become dependent on you.'

'Our story will begin from here!'

Hua Nongying was screaming inwardly.

However, Su Chen's reaction made her doubt her life.

Su Chen paused his steps.

He looked at the 'accident scene' with great interest.

Then... he pulled out a handful of melon seeds from his Storage Pouch.

He handed them to Spring Flower and Autumn Moon next to him.

"Here, a handful for each of you. Let's grab a good spot."

After saying that, he found a window seat in a nearby teahouse and sat down.

While cracking melon seeds, he watched with great enthusiasm.

That gaze wasn't of someone watching a conflict that needed his intervention.

But rather, it was like watching a... wonderful street performance.

[Oh! Good luck today. I ran into a play right as I stepped out.]

[Look at this acting—how exaggerated!]

[Those three big guys clearly look like extras. The expressions on their faces are uglier than crying.]

[And that woman, her falling posture is too fake. She's clearly trained.]

[The herbs in her hand scattered all over, but not a single one broke. The quality of these props isn't good. One star!]

[Still, this woman... has a nice figure. Although she's dressed conservatively, those curves... tsk tsk, she's a top-tier beauty.]

Su Chen gave a professional critique in his heart while cracking melon seeds, watching with relish.

Hua Nongying: "..."

The tear tracks were still on her cheeks.

Her pleading gaze was still fixed on Su Chen's face.

But her brain had completely stalled.

The script... the script wasn't written like this!

Why didn't he come to save me?

Why is he... cracking melon seeds?

Can't he see that a weak beauty like me is being bullied by thugs?

Where is his compassion?

Where is his protective instinct?

Has it all been eaten by dogs?!

The three 'extra' Demonic Cultivators were also stunned.

They were professional actors hired by the Hehuan Sect for a high price.

They had performed hundreds of similar scenes and never failed.

But today... why wasn't this protagonist following the routine?

"B-boss, should we keep cursing?" one of the underlings asked the leader in a low voice.

The leader was also dumbfounded.

He looked at Su Chen cracking melon seeds over there,

Then at Hua Nongying, who was tearful on the ground.

He felt that his professional career was facing an unprecedented challenge.

"Curse! Keep cursing! I don't believe he can just keep watching!"

The leader said fiercely.

Then he continued to launch 'personal attacks' on Hua Nongying with even more vicious language.

Hua Nongying felt like she was going crazy.

She could only cooperate with the 'performance',

Showing an even more terrified and helpless expression,

While staring fixedly at the culprit leisurely cracking melon seeds with a gaze that could almost kill.

She swore that in her entire life, she had never been this speechless.