She couldn't tell whether it was the "violence" of her slashing at the snake with a knife that scared it last time, or the "desserts" she brought for it this time.
Su Shu tentatively brought in two chickens to frolic in front of it, but it lounged lazily on one side, completely ignoring them, so she felt relieved.
All the goods were collected into her space; since there was no chicken coop at the moment, the poultry were let loose inside the space. After tidying up the storeroom, she then stepped out of the space.
After being busy all night, when she came out, the dawn was just beginning to show outside the window.
She massaged her sore shoulders, feeling much more relaxed, and headed to the kitchen to make breakfast.
As the sun gradually rose, the morning light shone through the kitchen window as breakfast was ready.
Before the storm arrived, Su Shu had less than a month left.