Shen Qinghuan came back to her senses and looked at Xiao Xiongmao’s punchable expression. The fright she had just experienced instantly turned into a surge of anger, and she ground her teeth in fury.
She suddenly stood up, grabbed Xiao Xiongmao by the scruff of his neck, and lifted him into the air.
Caught off guard, Xiao Xiongmao dropped the biscuit from his mouth with a plop. His round eyes widened as he looked at her pitifully. His short little legs kicked wildly in the air as he whimpered and begged for mercy.
“Master, Master, what are you doing?
Put me down!
I was wrong, I was wrong!
I’ll never dare to scare you again!”
Shen Qinghuan held him by the scruff and shook him, gnashing her teeth. “You little thing!
How dare you scare me!
Just see how I deal with you!”
As she spoke, she made a motion as if to throw him into the spirit spring beside them, threatening him viciously.
“I’ll toss you into the pot today and find out what spirit spring–boiled panda tastes like!
I’ve heard panda meat is fragrant. One pot of stew could scent the air for ten miles!”
Xiao Xiongmao was scared out of his wits. Tears and snot streamed down his face as he cried heart-rendingly, his short legs kicking even harder.
“Master, spare me!
Master, I was wrong!
I won’t dare again!
I just thought you looked too funny when you cried!
Wuwuwu… If you throw me in, I won’t be able to help you tend the black soil anymore, and I won’t be able to guard the warehouse for you!”
Shen Qinghuan paused.
Tend the black soil?
Guard the warehouse?
This little thing had those functions too?
She raised her brows, loosened her grip, and set Xiao Xiongmao down. Crossing her arms, she looked at him and said with an arched brow, “Oh?
Tell me, what other abilities do you have?
If I’m not satisfied, I’ll stew you today and see what panda meat tastes like.”
Xiao Xiongmao shuddered and hurriedly patted his round chest, puffing out his little belly as he spoke solemnly, “I’m the most powerful space spirit!
I can help you speed up the growth of crops in the black soil. What normally takes a day can ripen in half a day!
I can also manage the warehouse, sorting and storing everything neatly without any mess!
And I can sense movements outside the space and warn you. If bad people come, I’ll be the first to tell you!”
As he spoke, his eyes darted around, and he ingratiatingly rubbed against Shen Qinghuan’s trouser leg before adding, “Oh, right!
I also know other uses for the spirit spring water!
If you irrigate the land with spirit spring water, crop yields can double!
If you soak in it, it can beautify your skin and strengthen your body. It works even better than the luxury skincare products from your previous life!
After soaking, your skin will be so tender you could squeeze water out of it!”
Shen Qinghuan’s eyes lit up instantly, shining like light bulbs.
This was like picking up a treasure!
This little thing was practically a must-have helper for home life, travel, and dramatic comebacks!
She crouched down and poked Xiao Xiongmao’s round head, a smile curling at her lips. “Fine. Considering how useful you are, I’ll spare you this time.”
Xiao Xiongmao let out a sigh of relief, quickly picked up the half biscuit from the ground, and stuffed it into his mouth. Mumbling indistinctly, he said, “Thank you, Master!
Master, you’re the best!”
Shen Qinghuan could not help laughing at his gluttonous appearance.
She stood up and looked around at the small wooden hut. Thinking of the luxurious life she had in her previous life, she could not help sighing. “Sigh, even with this space and a spirit, this wooden hut is too shabby. Compared to my villa in my previous life, it’s the difference between heaven and earth.”
After finishing the biscuit, Xiao Xiongmao patted his round belly, kicked off with his hind legs, and jumped onto her shoulder. He rubbed his fluffy head against her cheek, the soft fur making her itch slightly, and said in a babyish voice, “Master, don’t be sad!
As long as you make good use of the space, you’ll definitely live in an even more luxurious house than a villa in the future!
And I’ve heard that as long as the space upgrades, the wooden hut can turn into a palace!
There’ll be gardens and hot springs—more magnificent than your previous villa!”
A palace?
Shen Qinghuan’s eyes brightened, and she instantly perked up. She hurriedly asked how to upgrade it.
“As long as Master plants rare medicinal herbs in the space or stores precious treasures, the space’s level will rise!” Xiao Xiongmao said proudly, wagging his little tail. “When that happens, not just a palace—even a private garden, hot spring pool, and amusement park will be possible!
I guarantee you’ll live even more comfortably than in your previous life!”
A blazing fire instantly ignited in Shen Qinghuan’s heart, her fighting spirit surging.
A palace?
A private garden?
A hot spring pool?
That was the life a transmigrator should have!
That was the life she wanted!
She lowered her head to look at her lower abdomen, then touched Xiao Xiongmao on her shoulder. Her gaze turned resolute as she clenched her fists. “Good!
From today on, we’ll focus on building our future!
First, we’ll fill this black soil with rare medicinal herbs, make a fortune, then upgrade the space and live in a palace!
Once my body recovers and the child is born, I’ll return to the Capital City and slap the faces of Shen Cong’an, Madam Wang, and Shen Chuchu! I’ll take back everything that belonged to the Original Owner, with interest!”
Xiao Xiongmao rubbed against her shoulder and let out cheerful cries, patting her shoulder with his little paws.
“Go, Master!
Master is the best!
I’ll definitely help Master!
From now on, I’ll be Master’s little helper, watching the garden and harvesting the herbs!”
Shen Qinghuan threw her head back and laughed heartily. Her laughter was bright and confident, echoing through the empty space.
She could almost see herself returning to the Capital City with her child, living in a resplendent palace, accompanied by her adorable spirit pet, striding arrogantly through the streets.
Shen Cong’an and Shen Chuchu would kneel before her, crying and begging for mercy, while Madam Wang would be trampled beneath her feet. What a satisfying sight that would be!
As for the stranger who had ruined the Original Owner’s innocence—
A trace of coldness flashed through Shen Qinghuan’s eyes, and a playful smile curved her lips.
When I find you, I will make you understand what true regret feels like!
As night deepened, Shen Qinghuan simply moved into the small wooden hut within the space.
She took a soft blanket from the warehouse and spread it on the floor. Holding the round Xiao Xiongmao in her arms, listening to the gentle murmur of the spirit spring, she gradually drifted into sleep.
In her dream, she had already returned to the Capital City, trampling Shen Cong’an and Shen Chuchu beneath her feet while Madam Wang cried and begged for mercy. And she stood before a resplendent palace, laughing freely and flamboyantly.