Chapter 30: Resolving, Elevating the Mindset!

Liu Qingqing had considered countless possibilities on her way there.

But what she hadn't expected was that Gu Changge had already known everything.

Then why...

"You knew all along that it was because of me that you couldn't cultivate these years, and that you were looked down upon."

"Why do you still treat me this way..."

Liu Qingqing's expression was blank; she admitted to herself that if their positions were swapped, she likely couldn't have been as composed as he was.

"Because you are my wife."

"If I could, I'd really wish to give you this Root Bone of mine right now..."

Gu Changge's eyes were full of seriousness, and his words were devoid of any falsehood.

And what he said was indeed the truth, sincerely so.

If he could transfer this Root Bone to Liu Qingqing and then share it back with her, he would directly achieve a Root Bone value of two hundred!

"You..." Listening to his sincere words, Liu Qingqing was stunned.

She had never thought that she held such a place in Gu Changge's heart.

But the more he treated her this way, the deeper her sense of guilt became!

If Gu Changge had cursed her after learning the truth, she would have felt more at ease and could have found a way to make amends.

But now, the other party harbored no resentment at all; instead, simply because of the childhood betrothal, he recognized her as his wife.

"If you really can't get over it in your heart."

"Help me with something."

Gu Changge suddenly looked at her solemnly with a serious tone.

"Okay."

"Just say it, and I'll agree!"

Liu Qingqing's heart trembled, realizing he must have had an ulterior motive.

Seeing his expression, this task mustn't be simple.

"I've just finished cultivating, and I'm a bit hungry."

"Would you make me some food, no problem?"

Gu Changge still maintained that same expression, as if discussing an incredibly important matter.

"..."

"Let's first talk about what it is."

Liu Qingqing hesitated, in no mood to cook for him right now; she was more concerned with what Gu Changge wanted her to do to ease his heart.

"It's just making some food."

"Eating is the most important thing, isn't that a big deal?"

Gu Changge's expression suddenly changed, reverting to his familiar, infuriating demeanor, as he leaned in closer and spoke to Liu Qingqing.

"Just... just make some food?"

"There's nothing else?"

By now Liu Qingqing had realized, this guy was doing it on purpose!

Gu Changge nodded and pointed to the kitchen, "The Storage Pouch on the stove has everything you need, please make me a meal to fill my stomach."

"Alright..."

Liu Qingqing opened her mouth, let out a sigh of relief in her heart, and silently stood up to go to the kitchen.

Through the window, she couldn't help but look back at that guy.

She saw him resting his arms on the stone table, cradling his face with his hands, and smiling amiably at her.

Feeling that gaze, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she bowed her head, avoiding eye contact, and started to get busy.

In her heart, she couldn't help but feel a pang of self-reproach.

Liu Qingqing, oh Liu Qingqing, he's been so good to you, how could you have thought so poorly of him just before...

You must not make the same mistake again, never doubt him...

He had already given enough for you.

Thinking this, her hands didn't stop moving; although she had never cooked before, she had seen it done and busied herself imitating those actions.

In her mind, she thought, how hard can cooking be? Every mortal family can do it, and she, a Heavenly Pride Girl, must be able to master it too.

Could it possibly be harder than cultivating Divine Skills?

Very soon...

As she brought out one dish after another of 'food' onto the stone table outside.

Gu Changge's face turned stiff...

"You call this... returning kindness with hatred?"

The dishes, apart from the blackened charred remains, were indistinguishable from what they were made of!

"Sorry... I tried my best."

Liu Qingqing, when questioned, didn't dare to lift her head, replying in a small voice with her head bowed.

If the disciples of the Heavenly Cold Sect saw this scene, they would probably clamor to swallow Gu Changge, this detestable fellow, whole!

The ever-proud and cold goddess was actually apologizing to him!!!

"You should be apologizing not to me... but to these..."

Gu Changge helplessly pointed at the unidentifiable charred remains on the table and took the plates away.

After a short while, he returned from the kitchen with a few dishes he had cooked himself.

But upon coming out, he saw something that amused him.

When he had gone to the kitchen earlier, Liu Qingqing had kept her head down like a student who had erred. Now he was back, she still maintained that pose and had not even sat down.

"Don't just stand there like a fool, come try this—it's the first meal from your husband."

Gu Changge said with a teasing tone and sat down.

Hearing him speak, Liu Qingqing finally took a seat, her lips pursed with a slight sense of grievance.

She never expected that cooking could be harder than cultivation!

How could fine chickens and ducks turn black...

Under Gu Changge's repeated gestures, she finally took a breath and picked up her chopsticks.

"Delicious!"

"What's this made of?"

The moment she tasted it, Liu Qingqing's eyes lit up. She had not expected his cooking to be so delicious, far better than the food from the restaurants outside.

"Well of course, this is a unique dish prepared with secret seasonings by your husband," Gu Changge said, beaming as he encouraged her to try the other dishes.

"This is also delicious..."

"What's this dish?"

Liu Qingqing tasted another and couldn't stop praising it.

"Well, this one, that's also delicious, should be the tasty uncle," Gu Changge pondered seriously before replying.

His answer made Liu Qingqing involuntarily let out a chuckle.

Realizing she had slipped up, she hastily checked Gu Changge's reaction.

"That's more like it. A young lady should smile more often."

"Don't keep a straight face all day; if it becomes a habit, that would be bad, you might never smile again."

Gu Changge continued to speak with a light smile, creating a relaxed atmosphere.

Over the course of the meal, Gu Changge had nearly resolved all of Liu Qingqing's worries.

She also realized that Gu Changge did not expect her to repay what had happened before; he was sincere towards her, and she should be equally genuine.

Having cleared up these thoughts, Liu Qingqing felt much more at ease.

In that moment, her state of mind unexpectedly improved.

[Daoist Couple Liu Qingqing, state of mind improved, Comprehension +5, shareable.]

At the same time, a prompt sounded in Gu Changge's mind as well, which caught him by surprise.

However, he did not hesitate and mentally opted to share.

[Daoist Couple Liu Qingqing: Comprehension 90]

[Host Gu Changge: Comprehension 93]

Instantly, the attribute panels of both changed, with their Comprehension stats each increasing by 5 points.

It turned out that the meal not only resolved Liu Qingqing's troubles but also brought an unexpected joy; this meal... was worth it!

"Thank you..."

Liu Qingqing said in a voice so faint it was almost imperceptible, her head lowered.

"What's there to thank for a meal? Since you're here, it saves me a trip."

"Here, take this."

Gu Changge shrugged nonchalantly, pretending to take something out of the Space Ring when in fact, he was directly retrieving the Jade Box containing the Ten-thousand-year-old Snow Lotus from the System Space and placing it on the table.