Niu Wuxian smiled and picked up the conversation, "You can't beat him in a fight, you can't win an argument, he definitely has no way to deal with you."
Lan Yuxi's gaze fell on the faded scar on his face, "I looked at you just now and felt like something was missing. Now I realize, it's the scar that has lightened."
Niu Wuxian touched his face with a smile, "I have to thank my senior sister and Wanqi for this. By the way, isn't Wanqi back? Why didn't she come to play with you?"
Lan Yuxi said, "She's busy with the research institute."
Ming Zicheng chuckled, "Sister has to catch whoever she can!"
"Aren't you the same!" Lan Yuxi gave him a sideways glance and her eyes fell on Luo Shi'yi and Ruan Sizhe, "Little Zhe is going to lose. How many moves has he taken from Shi'yi?"
Zhao Zhao replied with a stern face, "Master has taken one hundred and one moves from Uncle Shi Yi."
Ming Zicheng laughed and picked him up, "Shouldn't you call Little Zhe Senior Brother? Why are you calling him Master?"
Mu Mu, who was already in San Wan's arms, said with a smile, "Master teaches us other things. Mother said, 'Once a teacher, always a father,' and then let us call him whatever we wanted."
San Wan smiled and flicked her little nose, "Your mouth is so chatty, just like your mother!"
Lan Yuxi smiled, her concerned gaze falling on Ruan Sizhe's face again, "Little Zhe, stop. Your Eldest Senior Brother only lasted fifty moves the first time he came. You've already done very well."
Ruan Sizhe leaped out of the circle, and Luo Shi'yi also ceased his attacks.
"Sister, thank goodness Qiao Yisi isn't here. Your favoritism is too obvious."
Lan Yuxi looked at Luo Shi'yi and pouted, asking, "Where am I being favoritist?"
Luo Shi'yi smiled and said, "When Qiao Yisi came, you directly handed him over to Fifth Senior Brother without even looking at him."
"That's because I knew his capabilities. But Little Zhe is different. I was separated from him for several years, so I need to understand him better."
Ruan Sizhe's originally bright eyes dimmed instantly upon hearing her words.
Lan Yuxi smiled and looked at everyone, "Everyone tidy up and let's go to the Small Lotus Pond. When we get there, you all must give me a summary so I know where to start teaching Little Zhe."
Qi Wan asked with a smile, "Eldest Sister, are you going to personally train your disciple?"
Lan Yuxi glared at him indignantly, "I mean, so I can pass on your opinions to Master."
"Haha..." The crowd immediately burst into laughter.
Ruan Sizhe nervously clenched his fists, "Master, do you not want me anymore?"
"What nonsense are you talking about! How could I not want you! Do you think your Grandmaster gives guidance to just anyone? His words could save you ten years of practice."
Ruan Sizhe's tense facial muscles gradually relaxed.
Hong Lao smiled and said, "Only you can talk like that! But Little Zhe is truly remarkable. Come visit your Grandmaster more often when you have time, and discuss the true meaning of martial arts with him."
Ruan Sizhe bowed respectfully, "Thank you, Grandmaster."
Hong Lao nodded with a smile and said to his disciples, "Yuxi has taken a promising disciple, which is worth celebrating. Let's go to Lao Liu's to celebrate."
Since Hong Lao had spoken, the disciples quickly surrounded him and headed for the parking lot.
Looking at the uniform Bentleys in the parking lot, Hong Lao smiled and said to his disciples, "Did you know your senior sister was coming and brought out the cars she bought for you?"
Jiu Wan cleared his throat, "Isn't that so? Last time, the card Senior Sister gave us, we gave it to Zhao Zhao and Mu Mu, and Senior Sister scolded us. This time, Senior Sister bought us cars, how dare we not drive them. Master, you don't know, my car was rear-ended this morning, and to avoid being scolded by Senior Sister, I didn't even dare to send it for repairs."
Lan Yuxi gave him a sideways glance, "Am I that bossy? You're just bad-mouthing me to Master!"
Jiu Wan touched his nose, "Senior Sister, I was wrong."
Lan Yuxi smiled and punched him lightly, "Have your disciple take the car for repairs. You and Little Zhe will ride in his car. Zhao Zhao and Mu Mu, you will ride with Grandmaster."
"Then what about Mom?" Mu Mu asked, tilting her cute little face.
"Mom's car is parked outside. You go with Grandmaster first, I'll follow behind you."
Zhao Zhao remembered what their mother had said to that auntie, pulled his sister's hand, and got into the car with Grandmaster.
Lan Yuxi then took Ruan Sizhe and Jiu Wan out of the main entrance.
Yan Chuting was indeed still there. Seeing Lan Yuxi come out, she quickly walked over after opening her car door.
"Where is Ming Zicheng?"
Lan Yuxi looked back at the closed door, "He left, through the back gate on foot."
Yan Chuting turned to leave, but Lan Yuxi grabbed her hand, "He's long gone, you won't catch him. I have a few words I want to tell you. Do you want to listen?"
Yan Chuting hesitated before turning to meet Lan Yuxi's gaze, "Can I trust you?"
"I can choose not to believe you, but it won't hurt you to listen to me."
"Alright, then speak!"
"I'll say it again, Ming Zicheng doesn't need a political marriage to secure his position. And even if he did choose you, with your father's wavering stance, he might not be able to help him."
Yan Chuting quickly grasped the meaning behind Lan Yuxi's words, "He didn't choose me because of my father?"
"He didn't say. This is just my personal opinion. Alright, I've said what I needed to say. I have to go."
Lan Yuxi smiled, waved goodbye, and got into her car.
After Jiu Wan drove the car away, he chuckled, "That girl is pretty, just a bit slow-witted."
Lan Yuxi glanced at Yan Chuting, who was still standing in place, "She's not stupid at all, just spoiled. Just wait and see, she'll confront her father when she gets back. If her father can stand with Er Wan, it might not be a bad thing."
"But I heard from Shi Yi that Second Senior Brother doesn't like her at all. Even if her father supports Second Senior Brother, it might not be useful."
"Let's secure an ally for Er Wan first. Who knows what the future holds," Lan Yuxi said, taking out her phone and sending a WeChat message to Nan Xiao.
【I've taken a disciple. The child is orphaned and pitiable, so I've let him stay at our place.】
Nan Xiao quickly replied.
【I heard. You did the right thing. They've helped us quite a bit, it's time we returned the favor.】
Lan Yuxi: 【I knew you would support me!】
Nan Xiao: 【Going to Hong Lao's?】
Lan Yuxi: 【Just left. Master said Xiao Zhe has great potential. Seeing him happy, I'm taking everyone to the Small Lotus Pond for a meal.】
Nan Xiao: 【Go ahead, have fun. Someone's knocking on the door, I'll talk to you later.】
Nan Xiao put down his phone and was about to open the door when Lan Muwei pulled him back, "Stay put, I'll get it."