Translator: _Min_
âStop worrying about him!â Mrs. Pei was exasperated. âIf he wants to go, let him go. He accuses me of wanting him dead, but if he were as accomplished as his other brothers, would I have to hang my head in front of our relatives?
Something had agitated him; he had gotten into an argument over a talisman.
Mrs. Pei retreated to her room and ordered the butler to lock the front door tightly.
That very evening, new trending topics erupted on social media.
#SiFuqing, Rain Goddess#
#Talent Show Turns Into Rain Ritual#
#Modern Female Idol Fails Onstage and Becomes a Sorceress#
[I watched the live stream; it really rained right there, a bewitching wind blew, and I was utterly shocked.]
[The rain didnât last long. It stopped a few minutes after Lin Qingyan fainted. It seemed like it was just for her challenge.]
[What are you guys talking about? The rain might be strange, but it couldnât have been summoned by Si Fuqing. Itâs a mere coincidence. Stop glorifying her as a âRain Goddessâ.]
[Yeah, right. Besides coincidence, what else could it be? The weather is controlled by the heavens, not by Si Fuqingâs commands.]
[Talking about metaphysics, well, Iâve already prayed to the Rain God. When should we ask for rain again?]
[Iâve got a bold idea; we donât need to divert water from the south to the north anymore. Just place Si Fuqing over there, and âwhooshâ, the rain will fall as ordered. How wonderful!]
[Then place Si Fuqing in the desert, and âwhooshâ, the desert turns into an oasis!]
Peopleâs comments were entirely skewed; even experts in hydraulics chimed in to discuss water channel construction.
Si Fuqing choked on her cola, âCough, cough, cough!â
Though she could summon rain, she couldnât dictate its volume; it depended on the clouds.
She had merely gathered all the rain within a several-mile radius.
Even a Master of Yin-Yang could not defy the natural order.
Divert water from the south to the north , they think Iâm a tool now?
âQingqing, I saw it all!â Yu Tang was excited beyond measure. âThey have no idea that you really can summon rain!â
Yu Tang had been saved by Si Fuqing, and had also seen that mysterious, burning talisman.
If it werenât for that talisman, she might have not escaped Mr. Liu.
Yu Tang was deeply impressed, as she worshiped, âQingqing, youâre like a goddess!â
âA goddess?â Si Fuqing chuckled softly, âIf there were gods in this world, why wouldnât they have mercy on the suffering people, hear their prayers, and protect them?â
Yu Tang was momentarily stunned.
Si Fuqing lowered her head, âI am not a goddess. Gods are useless; you can only rely on yourself.â
Yu Tang, not quite understanding what Si Fuqing had gone through, tried to console her: âDonât be upset, Qingqing. If something happens, just go find Uncle Nine; heâs wealthy.â
âI guess Iâm being paranoid,â Si Fuqing smiled and hugged Yu Tang, âAlright, letâs go eat.â
They had dinner in the villaâs courtyard. After successfully learning to do so, Feng San had ordered their first delivery.
âUncle Nine, you donât have one?â Yu Tang sat down, showing off her new sachet gifted by Si Fuqing, âThis is my second one. Are you jealous?â Yu Xiheng glanced at it, âNice embroidery.â
âHuh?â Yu Tang finally noticed the pattern on the sachet, âWhat did you embroider here, Qingqing?
Si Fuqing replied lazily, âA dragon sparrow.â
Yu Xiheng paused and looked up.
âA dragon sparrow? Whatâs that?â Yu Tang scratched her head.
âA kind of phoenix, â Si Fuqing rested her chin on her hand, âA fierce and lonely bird.â
Yu Tang didnât understand but found it pretty and took the opportunity to show off to her Uncle Nine.
âBoss, you have one too!â Si Fuqing took out another sachet and handed it over, looking serious, âI think only a dragon suits you. Youâre a dragon among ordinary men. So, I embroidered nine golden dragons for you. How do you like
She realized that her talent for giving extravagant compliments had become remarkably smooth.
Yu Tang stared at the supersized sachet.
Why was Uncle Nineâs sachet so much bigger than hers?
She was not happy!
Yu Xiheng raised his eyebrows slightly, took it, and caressed it with his fingers and said, âGolden dragons?â
âIt symbolizes an emperor,â said Si Fuqing, âI think you possess imperial qualities.â
Yu Xiheng smiled lightly, âItâs nice, but I prefer the dragon sparrow.â
Yu Tangâs eyes lit up,âThen Uncle Nine, letâs swap!â
She wanted the gigantic sachet.
Yu Xiheng stored the sachet close to his chest and looked up, âWhy not?â
âThe dragon sparrow belongs to Emperor Yin; no other man can have it,â Si Fuqing sounded almost menacing, âNot even you.â
Yu Xiheng paused for a moment, then his smile returned. âItâs just a title. No need to be so serious about it.â
âItâs his glory,â Si Fuqing was earnest, âNot just a title.â
Although hundreds of years had passed since Emperor Yinâs reign, the Great Xia dynasty was no longer as prosperous, gradually declining. Yet it was precisely because he had once ventured into the Western Continent, causing even the various dukedoms to cower in fear, that the term âDragon Sparrow of Great Xiaâ could still instill terror throughout the West.
Yu Xihengâs eyes flickered, his heart resonating once more.
After a long silence, he finally spoke, âThereâs a banquet coming up in a while. Accompany me. â
Si Fuqing took a bite of her fish and blinked, âI might be too busy. You see, boss, my public performances are increasing, and Iâm swamped.â
Yu Xiheng responded calmly, âFifty gold bricks.â
Si Fuqing immediately agreed, âWherever the boss says to go, Iâll go! To the ends of the earth or through hellfire, just say the word!â
Yu Tang was speechless.
So, Qingqings true love is money, after all?
The next morning, the trainees were busy practicing at the base.
Lin Qingyan had to be hospitalized, so training had to be temporarily suspended. A substitute dance mentor was brought in.
âTeacher Si, you were really spectacular yesterday!â Xu Xiyun was beyond excited, âLu Yan also got soaked, too bad he didnât end up in the hospital.â
âFocus on your training and stop getting distracted,â Si Fuqing kicked him, âNot only can I summon rain, I can summon fire too. If youâre that free, should I summon a fire for you?â
Scared, Xu Xiyun hurriedly distanced himself.
Xie Yu couldnât help but smile.
âTeacher Si,â a staff member knocked on the door, âSomeoneâs looking for you.â
Si Fuqing stood up, âWho is it now? Why does it feel like people are seeking me out all day?â
The staff member whispered, âIt seems to be someone from a school.â
âHm?â Si Fuqing put on her coat, âWho?â
âMiss Si, hello.â The middle-aged man nodded slightly, âYour company should have informed you in advance. They are planning to arrange for you to go back to school.â
âGiven your job, you canât go to a regular high school. Iâm from the admissions department of Jialan Drama Academy. If you sign this document, you can enroll. â
âFirst, youâll be in the preparatory class, and if all goes well, youâll be enrolled in the university next year. But given your poor grades, you might have to study for an extra couple of years.â
âJialan Drama Academy?â Si Fuqing glanced at him, âNever heard of it. What kind of diploma mill school is that?â
The man was so angry that he started laughing, replying coldly, âWith Miss Siâs level of exposure, itâs natural you havenât heard of it.â
âI havenât,â Si Fuqing smiled, âWhat is it, are you the Great Xia No.l High School or Etno Academy? You expect me to have heard of it?â
The former was the top-ranked high school in the Great Xia Empire, and the latter was a prestigious international school.
âYouâre really overestimating yourself, Miss Si,â the manâs expression turned utterly cold, disdainful, âWith your abilities, you canât even pass high school, let alone enter a university.â
âNow youâre being offered an opportunity and youâre refusing it? What kind of education do you think youâll get if you miss this one?â