Chapter 0: 62. Tang Simin’s Shame
Tang Simin immediately realized that the reason Qin Gou’s reaction was so intense must be because there were some secrets she didn’t know between Zhao Xinting and that ‘scammer brother’.
Could it be that the person with such a secular nickname was an extremely dangerous individual?
But at this moment, she had no way back!
“So what? Xinting is willing to die!”
“What?”
Qin Gou looked incredulous. Had Little Zhao always been so reckless? It was as if he had completely changed into a different person.
And Tang Simin could never have imagined in her dreams that Zhao Xinting and the ‘scammer brother’ she was referring to were actually Qin Gou himself, standing before her.
“You brat, say that again?”
“Saying it ten thousand more times would be the same,” Tang Simin knew there was no turning back. She gritted her teeth and said in one go, “What does Tang Simin matter? She’s a fading beauty who doesn’t understand romance, just a common woman! If I were to hold hands for a lifetime, it would be with my scammer brother!”
Retribution, it was definitely retribution.
The bitter fruit she had planted herself had finally come due.
“Rascal, you dare try to succeed!” Qin Gou gritted his teeth, let out an angry roar, and made a move as if to strike his own heavenly spirit.
“Master, what are you doing…” Tang Simin was utterly confused and quickly stepped forward to block.
Qin Gou said indignantly, “This master will commit suicide on the spot to thank heaven and earth… I’ll kill myself!”
“What?” The sudden turn of events made Tang Simin completely flustered. She was at a loss and said, “Master, don’t be impulsive!”
“Okay.”
Qin Gou immediately stopped. He thought his greatest merit was being able to take advice.
Tang Simin stumbled, almost scared half to death by this dramatic change of face faster than a flying sword. Xin’er always said she would never be able to fathom her master in this lifetime, and it turned out it wasn’t flattery at all.
“Xin’er is right. How could I be so impulsive towards myself? It’s better to be impulsive towards you,” Qin Gou suddenly pointed to the bed and said, “Lie down.”
“Why? What do you mean by being impulsive towards me?” Tang Simin was a bit confused.
Qin Gou smiled cordially and said pleasantly, “You’ll find out soon. This master is giving you a surprise.”
Tang Simin reluctantly cooperated and lay down in a daze.
“This master said to lie down.”
“Oh…”
The moment Tang Simin turned over, Qin Gou suddenly ran up, dashed forward like lightning, swung his right arm, and brought down a palm!
“Let you little brat tease me on purpose.”
“Ah!”
Tang Simin’s scream echoed through the cave, not from pain, but from fear.
She could never have imagined that Qin Gou would immediately deliver a slap to her backside, leaving her ashamed and utterly embarrassed.
Although this method of punishment was much gentler than the face-to-face centuries of confinement or soul-whipping lashes common in some sects, she was, after all, not the real Zhao Xinting. She was Saint Aunt Miaoyin, known for her purity and self-discipline, not a disciple of Qin Gou.
Back then, she was just an ordinary, uncultivated blind beggar living in a dilapidated temple in the wilderness. She had never experienced such a shameful thing in her life before.
For a moment, Tang Simin struggled desperately, wanting to get up.
“Slap.”
“Ouch!”
Tang Simin begged with tears in her eyes, “Master, spare me. Look, Xinting already has such cultivation. Isn’t it inappropriate for you to treat me like a child anymore?” Tang Simin was afraid of being exposed, so she didn’t dare to resist too forcefully.
Seeing this, Qin Gou pouted exasperatedly, “Nonsense. Haven’t I given you enough face today? Didn’t I always just flick your forehead before? You always said the head was the most precious part of a person, so now I have no choice but to hit your buttocks. Do you think I’m happy about this?”
Heaven above!
Tang Simin’s face turned red, and her eyes were filled with despair. It turned out that even Zhao Xinting had never been truly spanked by Qin Gou. Instead, she had the honor of receiving this special treatment!
“Strange.”
At this moment, Qin Gou thoughtfully looked at his right hand and made a few gestures in the air, saying in a strange tone, “You’re wearing such a loose black robe today, I didn’t realize it before. Little Zhao, has your figure changed? No… your hip circumference has shrunk so much, making you look less like a woman. That’s something worth celebrating for you, brat.”
“You mean my figure looks like a man’s?” Tang Simin’s eyes were blank.
“What do you mean ‘looks like’?” Qin Gou was amused to the point of anger, “You are a man!”
Can the tears finally fall?
Tang Simin wished she could smash her head against the bed.
Being beaten was one thing, but to endure the insults to her figure from Master Qin was another… This made Tang Simin, who had always pursued a slender figure and a clear spirit that reflected the solemnity of a master, fall into deep self-doubt.
“Do you know your mistake now?” Qin Gou asked when he saw that the other party had suddenly fallen silent.
Mistake?
Tang Simin was stunned. The sudden turn of events had flustered her. Now that she thought about it carefully, what mistake had she made?
Hadn’t she just relayed Xinting’s honest feelings? Xinting had finally found the person she loved, so what was wrong with that? How could Master Qin try to break them up?
“I…”
Just as Tang Simin opened her mouth to retort, her delicate shoulders trembled, and she suddenly realized she had made a grave mistake.
In Qin Gou’s eyes, Zhao Xinting was a man. The information he had did not match what she knew!
The scammer brother, judging by the name, must also be a man. So why was Master Qin’s reaction so surprised or overreacted? He was clearly testing her to see if she had truly considered it thoroughly and was prepared to engage in homosexual acts, and would not regret it in the future.
Just like just now, wasn’t Master Qin’s seemingly mocking comment about her figure a subtle way of reminding her of Zhao Xinting’s male identity and warning her? Thinking carefully, it was all interconnected and deeply thoughtful!
For a moment, Tang Simin felt extremely ashamed and guilty, saying, “Disciple has made a grave mistake and has failed Master!”
“A prodigal son turning back is never too late.” Upon hearing this, Qin Gou could not help but nod with great relief, “When I punished you just now, I imbued some spiritual power into it. I thought given your current cultivation, you would be fine. I didn’t know why you were wailing so miserably just now? How about this, I have a lot of excellent healing spirit liquid here. Would you like me to help you apply it?”
“No, no need to trouble Master!” Tang Simin shivered all over and quickly stood up, walking a few steps away with a look of panic, “Disciple will take leave now and will not disturb Master’s peace.”
“Alright, you can go,” Qin Gou waved his hand and did not stop her.
However, after walking out of the cave and hearing the door slam shut behind her, Tang Simin suddenly stood there dumbfounded.
“Who am I?”
“What was I here for tonight?”
“What did I gain?”
Two slaps and a sore backside?
Tang Simin covered her face with her hands, deeply saddened, wishing she could smash her head against the bed right there and then.
“Why is it so hard for me!”
