Shangguan Yi recalled his childhood, when he was only eight years old, and Duan Wanjun, who was six, was already graceful and poised, a perfect beauty in the making.
From that day on, Shangguan Yi had begged his father to let Duan Wanjun marry him when she grew up.
"You're not bad yourself!"
Duan Wanjun continued to play the zither without looking up.
Shangguan Yi's face darkened. Duan Wanjun was playing Su Yang's song "Blue and White Porcelain."
The thought of Su Yang made Shangguan Yi inexplicably restless.
But with the beauty before him, he tried his best to maintain a smile.
"Wanjun, I haven't visited Duanjia Mountain Villa for many years. Could you show me around?"
"I'm sorry, I still need to practice the zither."
Duan Wanjun's reply was still indifferent.
Shangguan Yi gave an awkward laugh. Lin Feng beside him exclaimed, "How did that guy Su Yang get here?"
At this moment, Duan Wanjun also saw Su Yang approaching and stood up to greet him.
"You're here. I've just written a short piece of zither music. Would you like to hear it?"
"Okay."
The two sat down, very close to each other, almost leaning together.
Shangguan Yi's face turned green, his fists clenched tightly.
Duan Wanjun's fingers clasped the zither strings, playing her newly composed music.
Su Yang reached out and taught her to play the zither, hand in hand.
Lin Feng had a sudden inspiration and shouted, "Su Yang, don't you see Director Shangguan here? Why aren't you paying your respects quickly?"
"Director? Who?"
"Of course, it's Director Shangguan Yi. Are you blind?"
Su Yang sneered, "Without an official order, don't call me that in front of me. And you, why aren't you being a good Lin family member, but instead acting like a dog for someone else!"
"You..."
Lin Feng was furious, wishing he could rush up and beat Su Yang immediately.
Shangguan Yi reached out to stop Lin Feng, "There's no need for a war of words!"
"Let's go, we'll head back first!"
Shangguan Yi didn't want to stay any longer watching Su Yang and Duan Wanjun being affectionate, and turned to leave with Lin Feng.
...
At the main entrance.
Duan Xiaosi was pacing back and forth, her brows furrowed with worry, her eyes filled with hatred.
She had pleaded with Duan Wanjun for help multiple times, and only then did Su Yang agree to let her go home.
But Duan Xiaosi felt no gratitude, only more hatred for Su Yang.
Seeing Shangguan Yi approaching, Duan Xiaosi reached out to stop him.
"Who are you?"
"Greetings, Young Master Shangguan. I am Duan Xiaosi, Duan Yujiao."
Shangguan Yi narrowed his eyes and examined Duan Yujiao in detail.
This woman was attractive, as were all seven Duan sisters.
"What is it?"
Duan Yujiao gritted her teeth, "Young Master Shangguan, I want to join forces with you to deal with that dog Su Yang!"
Lin Feng whispered in Shangguan Yi's ear, "Young Master Shangguan, this Duan Xiaosi has always had a bad relationship with Su Yang. I think she could be a useful pawn."
Shangguan Yi nodded, "Miss Duan, this is not a convenient place. Come with me!"
Dragon Coiling No. 1.
Hearing that Li Daoqing and his son from the Li family of Jinling had arrived, Su Yang also returned home.
After Li Daoqing was detoxified, he became energetic, no longer as emaciated as before.
"Divine Doctor Su, I've troubled you again this time."
Su Yang skillfully spread out the Tai Xuan续命针 (Tai Xuan Life-Extending Needles) to preheat them. "Your illness will get better with a few more treatments. It's no trouble at all."
Su Yang pressed Li Daoqing's head, and several silver needles were slowly inserted. The needles did not turn black again.
Li Daoqing pondered for a moment and asked, "Divine Doctor Su, I heard that your company has an actor named Li Chunfeng, is that right?"
"Yes, what about it?"
"Could you ask him to come here? I'd like to discuss cooperation with him."
Su Yang nodded. If there was money to be made and business to be done, he naturally wouldn't object.
Li Chunfeng used to play young idol roles. He wondered how he was doing after his transformation.
"Man Ge, call Li Chunfeng over."
"Okay."
Yang Mange called Li Chunfeng, thinking that Li Chunfeng was on the verge of becoming a big star.
"Divine Doctor Su, Meng Jing asked you to help collect medicinal herbs. If you're busy, I can go search for them."
"No need for that. Only a few herbs are missing, and it's not urgent."
Su Yang didn't want too many people to know the secret of the Eternal Life Diagram, which was Qin Shi Huang's treasure trove.
In the face of wealth and immortality, few people could resist temptation.
As they were chatting, Li Chunfeng walked in.
Li Chunfeng bowed respectfully, "Director Su, Director Yang."
"Chunfeng, this is Li Daoqing, the head of the Li family of Jinling, and this is Li Hao, the eldest young master of the Li family. You two can talk."
Li Daoqing murmured to himself upon seeing Li Chunfeng's appearance, "He looks so much alike."
"Like what?"
Li Chunfeng was a bit bewildered, while Li Hao narrowed his eyes and remained silent.
"It's nothing, I just want to discuss cooperation with you."
Li Daoqing gestured for Li Chunfeng to sit down, and the two began to discuss filming a TV series.
Li Hao, who had been observing, picked up his phone and secretly took a picture of Li Chunfeng, sending it to someone.
...
Li Daoqing stayed until the evening before leaving.
"Director Su, Director Yang, I'll be going now."
With the support of the Li family, Li Chunfeng was overjoyed.
"Man Ge, it's rare that we have nothing to do today. Shall we go upstairs?"
"Don't joke around. Go find Lian Xin and the others."
Yang Mange knew what Su Yang was up to when she saw his mischievous smile.
But she had to work and didn't dare to go upstairs, which would take over an hour.
Meng Lianxin was practicing with her sheet music and also didn't want to go upstairs.
In his helplessness, Su Yang went upstairs by himself.
Anna and Emily were cleaning the room. Ever since they were caught by Yang Wudi, they had become well-behaved.
"Anna, come and give this young master a bath."
"Coming..."
In the bathroom.
Su Yang took a sip of red wine, put it down, rested his head on Anna's lap, and began to massage.
"Anna, what did you eat when you were little to grow so big? Does it tire you out when you walk normally?"
Anna blushed shyly, "People in our country drink milk and eat meat and bread every day. Everyone develops very well."
"No wonder. You're almost a cow. Let me see if the color has changed."
Su Yang massaged and pulled a few times. "Hmm, it still smells fresh. This young master will have a treat tonight."
"Su Yang, stop it, you're getting hard."
Anna nervously pulled him down, but Su Yang grabbed her hand and put it back in place to rub.
"Anna, I've been practicing recently and had a sudden inspiration. Let me show you."
Su Yang got up. Anna, sitting by the edge of the bathtub, was just up to his waist.
Anna looked bewildered, opened her mouth to speak, but was silenced.
Su Yang helped Anna turn around, and Anna occasionally let out a comfortable moan.
Perhaps due to an irreversible life-threatening injury, she also let out uncontrollable groans.
At times, she was no longer a nightingale, but a woodpecker. Even a sturdy tree would weaken after enduring wind and frost.
She pecked tirelessly, and the tree would become sturdy again.
She would also transform into a compassionate Guanyin, sitting on a lotus, watching the sun rise and set, her heart and body rising and falling with the heavens and earth.
Su Yang climbed mountains, crossed ridges, and descended to a long, flat, and soft road.
The journey was complex, with fragrant grass, as if in Ying'e Island.
Yingzhou was near the water source, and a mountain was found. The mountain had a small opening, as if there was light.
At first, it was extremely narrow, only allowing a finger to pass. After walking ten centimeters, it suddenly opened up, revealing a small cave.
Since Anna had agreed, Su Yang simply immersed himself in it.
Heaven and earth are the inns of all things, and time is the passage of all ages.