Translator: _Min
After the incident of the sea tornado, Gu Huiyan hadnât left.
He figured that since retirement was the same everyvvhere, he might as well spend his time in front of his future student, perhaps securing his position as her master.
âGirl, just quit the entertainment industry,â Gu Huiyan said with a heavy heart. âYouâve seen it for yourself; itâs a place that devours you without spitting out your bones. Come to the Heaven Earth Alliance, and what donât you have?â
âElder Gu, I actually quite enjoy acting,â Si Fuqing replied with a smile. âAnd besides, which circle isnât messy?â
Wherever there are people, disputes arise over interests.
âThatâs true. Heaven Earth Alliance is quite chaotic as well,â Gu Huiyan sighed.
After hesitating, he asked, âDo you have a teacher?â
Si Fuqing seemed thoughtful. âMore than one, it seems.â
Gu Huiyan was taken aback, clutching his chest as if in pain.
What was happening? He couldnât even secure the second position?
Struggling, he asked, âWhat about your âThousand Miles of Rivers and
Mountainsâ embroidery?â
âIâve finished half of it,â Si Fuqing nodded. âOnce Iâm done and have it framed, Iâll show you the finished piece.â
âAlright, alright, no problem,â Gu Huiyan agreed eagerly. âIâll make sure itâs brought back to Heaven Earth Alliance in grand style. Itâs lunchtime; shall we
go out for a meal?â
Before Si Fuqing could respond, a voice carrying a light and indifferent laugh sounded.
âElder Gu, you shouldnât try to poach my person right in front of me,â said the voice.
Gu Huiyan turned around.
Yu Xiheng was seated in a wheelchair, one hand propping up his head, âItâs unbecoming of you.â
âWhat image do I have left? Iâ¦â Gu Huiyan bit his teeth, âFine, Iâll come back in the evening.â
After all, he had accepted a few antiques sent by Yu Xiheng.
It was hard to refuse someone after accepting their gifts.
Yu Xiheng said, âLetâs go.â
âComing.â Si Fuqing stood up, her expression serious, âElite employee Sisi, at your service.â
Gu Huiyanâs suspicious gaze circled between Yu Xiheng and Si Fuqing after.
It seemed to be a normal superior-subordinate relationship.
He was reassured.
Gu Huiyan sighed deeply.
His journey to acquire a student was proving to be long and arduous.
After sending Gu Huiyan off, Si Fuqing and Yu Xiheng headed to the ancient street.
She wore a hat and sunglasses, with no further disguise.
It was the peak of summer in the Southern State, and tourists were sparse.
Si Fuqing pointed at a vendor selling grilled skewer,: âBoss, Iâd like to have some skewers, is that okay?â
Just as she finished speaking, a commotion erupted from behind, mixed with several exclamations.
âLook, isnât that Si Fuqing?â
âThe silhouette looks like her; letâs chase and see.â
âI heard sheâs even more beautiful in person, letâs go.â
Si Fuqing hadnât expected to be recognized by tourists just from her silhouette.
She wouldnât mind signing autographs or taking photos if she were alone.
But today, she was with Yu Xiheng.
It wasnât the right time.
Si Fuqing withdrew her hand from buying the skewers and suddenly grabbed the manâs wrist, her eyes sparkling, âBoss, letâs run.â Yu Xiheng paused slightly.
Her eyes were filled with anticipation, hard to resist.
He hesitated for only a second, then calmly grasped her hand, âThen letâs run.â
They dashed through the crowd and soon reached the forest behind.
The wind rustled through, birds sang.
The air of summer was hot and warm.
Only when they were alone did Si Fuqing stop, releasing his hand, âOkay, weâve shaken them off. Another perfect day.â
Yu Xiheng raised a hand, âWait.â
He adjusted her sun hat, looking down at her.
But it didnât feel oppressive.
His tall figure mixed with the dappled shade of the leaves, against the backdrop of the blue sky and rosy clouds.
The scent of fresh grass mingled with his cool, nocturnal fragrance.
When she moved closer, her clothes also picked up his scent.
Si Fuqing sat down on the grass, âSeems like weâll need to carry masks from now on.â
With a mask, no one would recognize her.
âYes, youâre famous,â Yu Xiheng sat beside her, nodding slightly. âHow far have you gotten in your book?â
âAh?â Si Fuqing knew he was referring to âThe Chronicle of Emperor Yinâ. Resting her chin on her hands, she said, âIâve been a bit busy lately, havenât had the chance to read.â
âBut whatâs always puzzled me is that, whether in official history or folklore, the Emperorâs name is never recorded..â