bookbashuk Chapter 1350 Robot Maid?
Chapter 1350 Robot Maid?
Upon hearing the words "auntie," Ningguang's face showed not even the slightest bit of joy that Shao Yun had expected; instead, it was filled with deep confusion.
She had never heard of the term "god-aunt" in her entire life.
In fact, not only Ningguang had never heard of it, but even Shen He, who was standing to the side holding a child, couldn't help but mutter to himself.
I've only ever heard of godmothers and godfathers, so what's with this "god-aunt" thing? Can aunts really be "god-aunts"?
"Auntie? But... I don't think I've ever heard of the concept of 'recognizing an auntie' before. What... does this mean?" Ningguang asked, looking puzzled.
Seeing Ningguang's reaction, Shao Yun froze on the spot and subconsciously asked, "Huh? You don't have this concept? I thought it was quite common."
He hadn't thought there was anything wrong with the way he was addressed before, but now he realized he might have been making assumptions.
Shen He, who was holding Xi, added at the right moment: "Indeed, no. In Liyue's customs, it's quite common to recognize godfathers and godmothers to strengthen the relationship between people."
“When I was following Master Liuyun, I never heard of the concept of ‘recognizing a godmother’.”
Shao Yun was caught off guard at this moment, suffering the consequences of his lack of education.
He scratched the back of his head, looking somewhat embarrassed, but quickly composed himself and decided to stop dwelling on whether the term "auntie" was right or wrong, and instead express his true thoughts frankly.
"That doesn't matter, that's the gist of it anyway."
"I just want my child to treat you with the respect and equality of family members, and to address you with a proper title."
"I can't let her treat you like a maid, can I? I don't want my daughter to develop this bad habit of judging people by their social status."
After hearing this, Ningguang's confusion gradually faded, and she nodded as if she understood, carefully summarizing according to her own understanding:
"So, Mr. Shao Yun, you mean... you consider me 'family,' right?"
Her voice trembled slightly when she said the word "family".
Am I dreaming? This is a bit...unexpected?
Shao Yun nodded heavily, emphasizing, "That's pretty much the idea."
"But it all depends on your own wishes. I just want to give my daughter an equal environment. If you don't want to, that's fine too. We can still get along as before."
Before Shao Yun could finish his words of comfort, Ningguang readily agreed without hesitation: "I'm willing! Of course I'm willing!"
"But... I didn't expect you guys to be so kind to me."
Ningguang is still somewhat surprised, and even a little incredulous.
She simply couldn't understand why fate would be so kind to her, a "loser."
Looking at Ningguang's excited expression, Ying sighed softly.
"I don't know what's wrong with my husband, he suddenly had to do this."
Seeing that Ningguang's emotions had calmed down a bit, Shao Yun continued to explain:
"Although I love my daughter like a princess from the bottom of my heart, I don't want to raise her to be the kind of spoiled princess who is arrogant and unreasonable just because she is pampered at home."
Ying, who was listening nearby, suddenly remembered a light novel she had read before and chimed in, "Oh, I get it! You're talking about equality, right?"
"There is no inherent distinction between people in terms of rank or status. Even if we are born into different circumstances or unequal conditions, in the end, we will all go to the same grave called death."
"I saw this line in the light novel 'The Gun-Pistol Killer from Fontainebleau,' and I thought it made a lot of sense at the time."
Upon hearing that the old Inazuma light novel contained this line, Shao Yun exclaimed in surprise, "Was this line actually written in that book?"
Seeing his blank expression, Ying was somewhat surprised and raised an eyebrow, asking, "You didn't see this part? You're not lying to me, are you? I remember this part is in the last volume, the Fontaine chapter."
Shao Yun helplessly spread his hands and said with a sigh:
"I'm not kidding you! I stopped reading after the end of the Inazuma arc in volume three, and I didn't keep up with the rest of the plot. I had no idea there would be lines like this."
"Hey, never mind then." Ying waved her hand dismissively, steer the conversation back on track, and added crisply:
"Anyway, Ningguang, you understand the situation now, right? I have no objections. Ultimately, it's up to you. Are you sure?"
When Ying confirmed again, Ningguang nodded vigorously almost the instant she finished speaking.
For a phoenix that has been plucked, being able to be considered "family" in this ranch is the best life she could ever have imagined.
Then, Ningguang's gaze softened as she looked at the baby in Shen He's arms, her voice filled with excitement and anticipation, and she confirmed it again:
"So... I'm really the baby's god-aunt now, right?"
Ying nodded. Anyway, with another person genuinely taking care of the baby, she and Shen He could both relax a bit.
"That's right, it's just a name."
Ningguang shook her head vigorously, her eyes exceptionally firm, clearly regarding this title and recognition as something of paramount importance.
She bowed deeply to Shao Yun and Ying: "No, this is absolutely no small matter."
"For me, a title of recognition represents your trust and is proof that I truly feel a sense of belonging in this family."
"Thank you... for trusting me like this."
As soon as she finished speaking, Ningguang walked up to Shen He, her eyes filled with tenderness, and said, "Now that I am the child's aunt, I should, in principle, prepare a gift for my niece."
As she spoke, Ningguang reached out and carefully took something out from inside her clothes.
“This is the key to my Qunyu Pavilion.” Ningguang held the key and said solemnly, “Now, I’m giving it to the child as a gift from my god-aunt to my god-niece.”
Shao Yun stared at the brass key, his pupils contracting instantly. His heart skipped a beat, realizing that this gift was far too precious.
Putting aside the considerable sum of money Yelan had entrusted to Ningguang at the Adventurers' Guild, this key alone represents the entire Qunyu Pavilion!
That thing is currently being kept by True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng!
This is practically equivalent to Ningguang giving Xi her most precious possession.
"Ningguang, isn't this...isn't it too valuable? You should keep it for yourself."
Ningguang ignored Shao Yun's advice and gently placed the brass key into Xi's chubby little hand.
She gently touched the baby's soft cheeks again, then turned to look at Shao Yun.
"In my heart, the respect you are giving me now is more valuable than any gold or jewels in the world."
"This key is nothing. The best gift I've ever received is that it allows me to be a part of this family and to be Xi's aunt. Thank you for your trust."
Xi, who had been given the key, looked down at the cold brass key in her little hand with a curious and novel expression, making a puzzled "hmm?" sound. Her little mind clearly didn't understand what it was.
The next second, the baby followed its instincts completely, opened its pink little mouth, and wanted to put the somewhat special-looking copper key into its mouth to taste what it tasted like.
"Don't eat it!!!" Shen He reacted quickly, his heart pounding in his chest.
Almost the instant Xi raised her hand, she suddenly covered the baby's mouth with her own, screaming in panic, her voice cracking.
Ningguang was also startled by this sudden scene. She quickly stepped forward, gently pried open Xi's small hand, and took out the brass key. She said with lingering fear:
"My little darling, you can't eat this!"
In short, Ningguang officially became Xi's god-aunt, and by that logic, she is also Ying's god-sister.
This was, in a way, a consequence of Ying's own actions. Why did she have to be soft-hearted and insist on keeping Ningguang, who had nowhere else to turn?
Now she naturally has to bear this "cause and effect," but fortunately, it's just a matter of being addressed as family, so there's nothing wrong with it.
When the news quickly reached Kong's ears, he was stunned for a long time, feeling that it was all rather abstract and that he had suddenly gained a "sworn sister".
But he quickly put it out of his mind. After all, it was just a title. In his heart, Ying was his only younger sister, and that would never change.
For Ningguang, the daily work at the ranch hasn't changed much, and she still takes care of the housework and cleaning at home.
But the difference is that she regained the dignity she had once abandoned, no longer as a maid, but as "Xi's godmother".
They truly integrated into this family and lived peacefully on this ranch.
The bonds of fate will be bestowed upon Shao Yun in the future, and will also affect Ning Guang in the same way.
……
A few days later, something unexpected happened on the beach north of the Flower Feather Association.
The afternoon sun was a bit too bright. Chaska, who was in charge of patrolling this area, was walking slowly along the coastline, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily.
Suddenly, her gaze was drawn to a figure on the beach not far away.
The thing lay there motionless, looking like a person, but upon closer inspection, something seemed off.
"What is that?" Chasca frowned and cautiously approached.
Upon closer inspection, it became clear that it wasn't a real person, but a strangely shaped robot that resembled a robot maid.
She circled the robot, her mind filled with questions: "What kind of robot maid is this? How did it suddenly appear in a place like this?"
Just as Chasca was about to step forward for a closer look, the robot maid lying on the beach suddenly moved, her eyes blinked weakly a few times, and then she made a hoarse mechanical sound intermittently.
“Honorary Knight…Pat…Pat…Shao…Shao Yun…”
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