Chapter 21: The heroine also has a spiritual spring

【The furniture set includes: 1 sofa, 2 armchairs, 1 coffee table, 2 side tables, 1 TV cabinet, 1 display cabinet, 2 five-drawer chests, 1 shoe cabinet, 1 bed, 1 mattress, 2 bedside tables, 2 wardrobes, 1 dressing table, 1 dressing mirror, 1 dressing chair, 1 bookshelf, 2 book cabinets, 1 desk, 1 dining table, 8 dining chairs, 1 wine cabinet, 1 dish cabinet, 2 side cabinets, etc.】
【Note: The size of the furniture can be adjusted according to the buyer’s needs.】

It really was “wish for something and it appears.”

The next moment, Shi Qingqian’s attention was drawn to the screen again. Her previously -10 points had now become 90, an increase of 100 points. She hadn’t done anything particularly special today… could it be because she argued with the salesperson? Thinking it over, that seemed unlikely. Since arriving here, she had quarreled with her stepmother Wang Xiuqin, the sent-down youth Su Fifei, and her elder sister-in-law Li Guifang, and her points had changed before. Shi Qingqian’s principle was simple: don’t make life harder for yourself; if you can’t understand something, just let it go.

She scrolled through the shopping page to see what she could buy with 90 points. On the appliances page, a TV cost 40 points, a refrigerator 40 points, a washing machine 100 points, and a sweeping machine 500 points…

What she really wanted was the washing machine—she hated hand-washing clothes. She thought about borrowing 10 points, clicked to purchase the washing machine, but the system showed insufficient balance.

In the end, Shi Qingqian compromised and chose the TV and refrigerator. Surprisingly, the instructions said that the appliances could upgrade along with the progress of the times.

Curious, Shi Qingqian continued browsing. The earlier pages had normal items she could use in daily life, but on later pages, there were things like improved firearm technology, hemostatic powder, epidemic prevention powder, life-extending elixirs, bulletproof vests, “easy childbirth pills,” postpartum recovery pills… even immortality! But the points required were astronomically high for someone with only 10 points.

On the last page, her gaze froze. The final item was Spirit Spring, requiring only 10 points—exactly what she had left. Her heartbeat quickened. Spirit Spring! Essential for time-travel, of course! Without hesitation, Shi Qingqian clicked to purchase.

Immediately, a small puddle appeared in the grove at the edge of the villa, about the size of a bowl.

Cheap stuff never comes without quirks, apparently. The puddle was small, and the water was yellow, looking off. Yet, driven by curiosity, she scooped up some water and carefully sipped it. It didn’t taste strange; the liquid was cool as it entered her mouth, sliding down her throat.

Almost instantly, a warm sensation rose from her abdomen and slowly spread throughout her body.

First, her fatigue from the day’s activities vanished, replaced by a new vitality. Muscle soreness gradually disappeared, replaced by a light, comfortable feeling. Shi Qingqian drank a large mouthful. Then her skin began to change. Her previously rough skin became smooth and delicate, like a baby’s. Old scars disappeared, her complexion turned fairer and radiant, exuding healthy glow. Time-travel novels had never lied!

But before she could celebrate, large beads of sweat started forming all over her body. The more she sweated, the yellower the sweat became—exactly the same color as the Spirit Spring water. Not only was it yellow, it smelled foul. Shi Qingqian rushed to the bathroom for another shower, scrubbing for two full hours until she was nearly exhausted.

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The next morning, Xu Huaian arrived early at Shi Qingqian’s door, ready to arrange the truck. When the door opened and Shi Qingqian appeared, he froze. She seemed… different somehow.

Her skin was as smooth and delicate as white jade, radiating a soft glow in the morning sunlight. Her eyes were bright and lively, and her already beautiful face now emanated a vitality and radiance that was hard to describe. Xu Huaian was momentarily stunned.

“What’s wrong?” Shi Qingqian felt a bit awkward under his gaze.

Xu Huaian cleared his throat to hide his surprise, then complimented sincerely: “Qingqian… you look beautiful today.”

Shi Qingqian looked at him. “So am I only beautiful today? Was I not beautiful before?”

Xu Huaian quickly waved his hands. “No, no, you were always beautiful. But today… today is different. It feels like you’re glowing. You look even more beautiful.”

Shi Qingqian laughed at his expression and appreciated the compliment. “Enough, stop teasing. Come in, I have something important to tell you.”

She pulled him into the room, her expression serious. “Huaian, there’s something very important I need to tell you, but—”

Seeing her so serious, Xu Huaian immediately took her words seriously. “Qingqian, what is it? Tell me.”

Shi Qingqian explained about the space, omitting her time-travel origin. Xu Huaian’s eyes widened in shock and disbelief. Seeing is believing.

Shi Qingqian led him to the space, but only she could enter. Seeing her disappear before his eyes, Xu Huaian had no choice but to believe. He stood there, stunned and worried.

After a while, Shi Qingqian came out. “Huaian, don’t worry. This space has always been with me. It’s very safe,” she reassured him softly.

Xu Huaian steadied himself and said seriously, “Qingqian, nobody else can ever know about this space. It’s too dangerous.”

“?” Shi Qingqian was puzzled.

“?!” Xu Huaian was also momentarily stunned.

“Beep beep, beep beep beep beep, beep beep beep beep beep…”

Xu Huaian tried several times and realized that anything about the space could not be spoken of. Finally, he was completely relieved—no one could ever learn about it, and even if they did, they wouldn’t be able to talk about it.

He tried writing, but whenever he tried to write about the space, his hand felt paralyzed, as if grabbed, and it hurt.

Shi Qingqian understood his reaction. “That’s good. This way, we don’t need to worry about anyone else learning about the space.”

Xu Huaian asked, “Qingqian, you said you bought furniture and appliances inside the space. Let’s find a safe place to bring the items out.”

“Okay,” Shi Qingqian nodded.