Jiang Beichen looked at Mu Jiuchen, who was reluctant to leave, and comforted him, "Little Jiu, let's go. This is Shaoqing's opportunity."
Jiang Shaoqing also waved goodbye to Mu Jiuchen, "Dad, when Mom comes back, remember to bring her to see me."
Mu Jiuchen looked at him deeply, "Okay! But Shaoqing, don't you want to reconsider..."
"Dad, no need to reconsider. The moment I opened my eyes and saw this place, my heart settled here. I'll call Dad if anything happens. There's signal here too." Jiang Shaoqing waved his mobile phone.
"En! Remember to call Dad." Mu Jiuchen took one last look back as he walked to the door, which then automatically closed.
Mu Jiuchen felt a void in his heart and was a little uneasy.
His tall and majestic figure stood by the door, refusing to leave.
Jiang Beichen understood his feelings and patted his shoulder, "Little Jiu, all of this must be fate. Over 20 years ago, he saved my life. We stayed in touch afterwards, but I never met him. This is the second time we've met. He once said that the next time we meet, you'll give me a surprise."
"I suppose this surprise is Shaoqing."
Mu Jiuchen finally nodded and sent a message to Shaoqing, "[Call Dad if you encounter danger, and don't do anything risky.]"
Jiang Shaoqing: "[Got it, Dad, don't worry about me.]"
Mu Jiuchen looked at his carefree son and walked away with heavy steps.
In the courtyard, Jiang Shaoqing knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times to the old man, respectfully handing him a bowl of clear water.
He said with a smile, "Master, please have some tea!"
The old man smiled, picked up the tea and took a sip. He put down the teacup and asked with a smile, "Shaoqing, you didn't even ask me anything, why did you decide to stay for three years?"
Jiang Shaoqing tilted his head and smiled, "I follow my heart. My heart likes it here. The first time I saw Master, I felt a connection with you. Moreover, I really like metaphysics. My mom always said that life is short, so live for what you love and live as you please, without being rigid."
The old man smiled and affectionately stroked his head, "You have a remarkable mother. Get up, Shaoqing. Starting tomorrow, we will practice at 6 AM, study during the day, and watch the moon at night."
Jiang Shaoqing: "..." His smile instantly lost its pleasantness.
"Master, so I'll have to get up at 5:30 in the morning?"
The old man nodded with a smile, "Get up at 5:30 AM, start practicing at 6 AM. At 10:00 AM, you will prepare breakfast. There's a vegetable garden behind, managed by your senior brother. Your senior brother will cook dinner. During lunch, you can complete your homework from school. After 6 PM, you will have two hours to play, and sleep at 8 PM."
Jiang Shaoqing: "..." Can he still run away now?
"Hehe..." Jiang Shaoqing's smile was more like crying than laughing.
He looked over the Master with his large, gem-like eyes.
"Master, is it still too late for me to leave now?" Jiang Shaoqing pointed to the door.
The old man chuckled faintly, "Whether you stay or go is up to your heart."
Jiang Shaoqing: "..." A voice in his heart told him to stay.
"Alright! I won't give up. As long as what Master teaches me is useful, I'm willing to stay here for 10 years." Mom said that you should see things through to the end, and do what you decide to do bravely.
It's just not being able to sleep in.
The time spent sleeping in could be used for studying. Sacrificing a few years would lead to happiness for a lifetime, which is quite worth it.
After he figured it out, Jiang Shaoqing happily bounced in place.
Seeing this, the old man smiled with satisfaction.
Suddenly, the wooden door opened, and a handsome boy of eleven or twelve years old walked in.
The boy was wearing white clothes and white pants, with long hair. A handsome face was adorned with a faint smile, and a blade of grass dangled from his mouth, exuding a wild and unrestrained aura.
He walked with an air of confidence, carrying a hoe on his shoulder.
The old man said, "Yuchen, come and meet your junior brother, Shaoqing!"
Bai Yuchen was startled and looked at the little fellow in the distance, "Master, is he the junior brother you said was coming today?"
The old man nodded, "Yes, you are the only two disciples I have in my life. You are the eldest disciple and manage feng shui. Your junior brother can predict fortunes and read faces. Your fields of study are different, but I will impart all my knowledge to you."
"Hello, Senior Brother! I'm Jiang Shaoqing!" Jiang Shaoqing bowed to Bai Yuchen, mimicking scenes from TV shows.
"Heh heh... You little fellow are quite interesting." When Bai Yuchen smiled, his peach blossom eyes were filled with charm.
Jiang Shaoqing looked at him, wondering how many women would fall for him when he grew up.
"Master, does that mean Junior Brother will be responsible for breakfast and dinner from now on?" Bai Yuchen was more concerned about this, as he disliked cooking.
The old man stood up and said, "Your junior brother will make breakfast, and you will be responsible for dinner. You can do other tasks together." Anyway, he, the old man, would do nothing and just enjoy.
Bai Yuchen: "..." This old man tricked him! Wasn't it agreed that the new junior brother would cook? Da Feng Novel Network
Bai Yuchen spat out the blade of grass and asked Jiang Shaoqing, "Little fellow, can you cook?"
Jiang Shaoqing tilted his head and smiled, "I can cook porridge, I can cook noodles, I can stir-fry. Sometimes I mistake sugar for salt, and sometimes I mistake MSG for sugar. Does that count as cooking?"
Bai Yuchen shivered instantly upon hearing this.
"Forget it, forget it. You're still young, and I'm afraid of you. Life here is very boring. Although we can go online, we only have 10 minutes of internet time per day. All other time is for studying. Eating is my biggest pleasure. I'll continue to cook the meals." He couldn't eat anything made by someone who couldn't even distinguish between sugar and salt.
Jiang Shaoqing slyly smiled. He had managed to make the senior brother back down, which was uninteresting.
He could cook. When his mother was away, they had to fend for themselves for breakfast and dinner.
He knew how to make simple meals.
He wanted to tease his senior brother, but he didn't expect him to be so honest. So, it seemed he would have to trouble him with the cooking.
"Let's go, I'll show you to your room."
Jiang Shaoqing thanked him and followed behind.
The small courtyard was not large, and the main hall was also small, with a row of Taishi chairs inside.
On the left and right sides were rooms. One was the Master's, and the other was Bai Yuchen's. Now that Jiang Shaoqing had arrived, they each occupied a side, leaving only the width of a table between them.
The bed was small, just enough for one person to sleep. A table was placed at the head of the bed to put clothes on.
Jiang Shaoqing: "..." This simplicity was unbearable.
"Senior Brother, will there be mice and cockroaches here at night?" He was afraid of mice, very afraid.
Bai Yuchen sat on the small bed and looked at him with a strange smile, "Afraid of mice?"
Jiang Shaoqing smiled and shook his head, his large eyes especially bright. Mom always said not to reveal your weaknesses to anyone easily. "Senior Brother, mice are afraid of me. I like rat meat."
Bai Yuchen was stunned, his peach blossom eyes widening!
"..." As expected, the preferences of masters were always unusual. He felt like throwing up.
"You... you you can rest assured, to let them live, I will drive them all away, and absolutely not give them a chance to get into your mouth."
This way, he wouldn't be disgusted. This junior brother was a killer!