Translator: _Min
Si Fuqing pondered.
Didnât these fans have anyone else to worry about on the internet?
After a momentâs thought, she picked up her pet, took a few quick photos, and posted them.
[@SiFuqing: No selfies, but hereâs a picture of my dog for you all [Picture]] The moment she posted, the comments section filled instantly.
[First!!!]
[Ah, wifeyâs dog is so cute!]
[What breed is this doz? Never seen it before.]
[Wow, itâs even wearing a little skirt! Did you knit it yourself, Miss Si? It looks like a little fairy!]
Little Bai proudly did a spin.
Of course, it was a cute little fairy.
âGood girl,â Si Fuqing patted her furry head, âDaddyâs in a good mood today, so you get an extra piece.â
Little Bails eyes lit up, almost drooling.
âHey, Teacher Si, youâre not still rationing dog food, are you?â Xu Xiyun questioned after her dance routine, âItâs so small; it should eat more.â Little Bai nodded, making a soft whining sound.
Si Fuqing snapped coldly, her face expressionless, âWhat do you know?â
Ever seen a pet that only eats gold bricks?
Ever seen a spendthrift thatâs all intake and no output?
No one in this world could understand her pain.
Given permission to eat an extra gold brick, Little Bai happily rolled on the floor.
âTeacher Si, your dog seems like a little lady, but acts like a street thug,â Xu Xiyun chuckled, âItâs gonna be hard to find her a mate in the future.â
Si Fuqing stroked Little Bails head thoughtfully, âFinding a mate is indeed problematic.â
What kind ofcreature could possibly match a mythical beast like Pixiu? It was indeed a perplexing issue.
Little Bai was immediately displeased and growled angrily at Xu Xiyun.
Xu Xiyun shrank back.
No wonder it was Teacher Siâs pet; like owner, like pet, both instilled fear in people.
âEating so much and youâre still not regaining strength,â Si Fuqing tapped Little Baiâs head, âI canât go on with my âsalted fishâ life without you.â
Back in the Free State, she didnât need any form of transportation; having the Pixiu was enough.
Little Bai also felt sad.
It too wanted to grow bigger, to be more majestic.
To be able to eat a basket of gold bricks in one bite.
âTeacher Si,â Xie Yu suddenly spoke, âDo you have any siblings? Blood-related, I mean.â
âHmm?â Si Fuqing turned her head, her fox-like eyes narrowing slightly, âNo.â
âTeacher Si, you were adopted by the Zuo family, right?â Xie Yu focused intently on her, cautiously asking, âBefore that, were you in an orphanage?â
âPretty much,â Si Fuqing took a sip of her cola, recalling a bit, âMy memories before the age of five are somewhat blurry, but I did live in an orphanage.
Why?â
She hadnât made any efforts to investigate her own origins after waking up.
However, both she and Ji Xingzhi believed that if someone was willing to spend a large sum to hire a Master of Yin-Yang to draw a luck-transferring formation to steal her fate, then she was either a woman of great luck, or something close.
Although the concept of luck was abstract and elusive, there was indeed a notion of people with great luck.
In history, there were many individuals of great luck, most of whom were commanders or royal figures.
Notably, Emperor Yin had single-handedly reversed the fortunes of his dynasty, an indication of his immense luck.
Si Fuqingâs eyes grew colder, and the smile on her lips turned slightly scornful. âTch.
She had never known what a life of good luck felt like, always being injured in the past. Once she reclaimed all her luck, she planned to enjoy it thoroughly.
âTeacher Si, your family must be really heartless,â Xu Xiyun fumed. âYouâre so beautiful, kind, and adorable, how could they abandon you?â
Ifshe were in my family, who wouldnât cherish her like a treasure?
Si Fuqing glanced at him, unamused. âIt seems like you arenât running enough.â
Compliments sounded fine coming from her own lips, but when someone else said them, it oddly filled her with a sense of social embarrassment.
âI apologize, Teacher Si,â Xu Xiyun instantly dropped to his knees, âI just canât understand how anyone could have parents so heartless.â
Si Fuqingâs gaze remained calm, her voice impassive. âThere are many heartless people in the world, which is why you can only rely on yourself.â Xu Xiyun scratched his head. âYeah, I guess.â
After a long silence, Xie Yu spoke up again. âTeacher Si, donât you think we look somewhat alike?â
Little Bai vigorously nodded its head, as if to confirm the resemblance. âAh, you have a point,â Si Fuqing tilted her head. âHow old are you, again?â âI just turned 20 this past February,â Xie Yu answered, his voice casual.
âTwenty? Iâm 18,â Si Fuqingâs demeanor suddenly turned icy. âDonât think that because we look alike, you can act familiar and pull rank on me. Understand?
People call me âbig brother.ââ
Even Xie Yu seemed momentarily stunned by her statement.
He couldnât help but chuckle, his shoulders shaking vigorously. âI apologize, Teacher Si. I meant no offense.â
âGood, because I have no interest in having siblings. Lifeâs much better when youâre on your own,â Si Fuqing threw her empty can into the trash bin. âMhmm,â Xie Yu crossed his arms, âI do wish I had a little sister, though.â
âBrother Xie, I also wish you had a sister,â Xu Xiyun perked up. âThen, I could marry into your family.â
No sooner had the words left his mouth than he met Xie Yuâs deathly stare.
Xu Xiyun:
Did he said something wrong?
Just then, the door to the dance studio was knocked upon.
âTeacher Si, someone is looking for you. Heâs waiting in the lounge,â said a respectful staff member.
âLooking for me?â Si Fuqing raised an eyebrow. âWho is it?â
The staff member shook his head. âIâm not sure. Itâs a young man, but he didnât give his name.â
âAlright,â Si Fuqing stood up, stretching her limbs and gesturing towards Xie Yu. âYou guys continue practicing; Iâll be right back.â
She left the dance studio and followed the staff member to the top-floor lounge, where silence enveloped the space, devoid of others. The staff member pushed open the door. âTeacher Si, right this way.â Si Fuqing hummed in acknowledgment and moved forward.
Inside the lounge, Yu Yao sat in a chair, a cup of hot tea set before him. Upon hearing footsteps, he lifted his head, his expression ice-cold.
Si Fuqing sized him up briefly. From the slight resemblance he bore to Yu Tang, she realized he was Yu Tangâs third brother.
Had she pursued him in the past?
Her memory was generally good, but details like this often escaped her.
Besides, she had encountered many beautiful people in her lifeâher master, her elder senior brother, her second senior brother, and now Yu Xiheng. Yu Yao didnât even make her top ten list.
âHeâs here for me?â Si Fuqing leaned against the doorway, her demeanor casual.
She offered a slight smile. âAre you sure?â
The staff member looked puzzled. âYes, isnât he someone you know, Teacher
The man was strikingly handsome and well-dressed, his clothing clearly expensive. His ensemble, complete with a wristwatch and leather shoes, was worth at least several hundred thousand, not something the average person could afford.
He certainly didnât seem like some obsessive fan.
Ever since Si Fuqing had removed her makeup yesterday, the training base of âYouth With Youâ had been crowded with people. Thankfully, security had kept them at bay.
âNo,â Si Fuqing shrugged, not sparing him another glance. âMy students are waiting for me. The performance the day after tomorrow is crucial.â
The staff member nodded absentmindedly, still somewhat confused.
Yu Yao, however, could no longer contain himself. He strode toward her, taking three steps in the space of two, his voice tinged with irritability. âWhen did you meet Qingwei? Are you using her as a template for plastic surgery?â
At these words, Si Fuqing finally halted.
Slowly, she turned her head to face him..