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Song You glanced at the young girl with a slight smile and added, “But you know, being called 'sister' by others doesn’t come for free.”
“Huh?” The little girl tilted her head, looking puzzled.
“'Brother' and 'sister' are terms of respect for elders. Being addressed that way doesn’t just signify higher status—it also comes with responsibility. If the relationship isn’t one of equals, then there must be some form of balance,” Song You said, leaning down slightly to explain.
“Lady Calico, you value etiquette. Since others respectfully address you as "Senior Sister," which delights you greatly, you must also offer something in return as an equivalent gesture of reciprocity.”
“What should I do?” The little girl looked up at him with her bright, inquisitive eyes, eager to learn.
“I’ve heard that most of the children coming here to apprentice, even if not from wealthy families, are from well-off households, so they probably aren’t lacking much. However, since Sir Shu has only recently established his sect, the conditions in the mountains aren’t great. These children are living hard lives while they train here,” Song You said.
He added, “Now that summer is ending and autumn is beginning, many wild fruits are ripening in the mountains. They are flavorful and refreshing. Lady Calico, you could pick some and give them...
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