"You should be calling her Master." Luo Luo's voice was soft, but his expression was dead serious. "Uncle, Master is Spiritual Void Sect's leader! Not Little Moyu…"
He followed up by muttering: "Luo Luo likes eating cuttlefish balls…"
Ye Peicheng: "…" This foodie baby. I'm afraid that even Qiao Moyu's name would not be recognized anymore!
Knowing to correct Ye Peicheng's way of address, Qiao Moyu sighed, as a 2 year old who had just entered the Taoist path, he was already quite dedicated!
She collected her thoughts and waved her hands in a rushed manner at Ye Peicheng. "Film Emperor Ye, this won't do! Our temple is small and cannot afford to raise such a respected figure like you!"
Ye Peicheng heard Qiao Moyu's words and furrowed his eyebrows. "Haven't I already told you not to call me that?"
"En, but the problem is not in what to call you. The main issue is that the scope of our Taoist school is very small. Everyone is very down to earth; however, you …" Qiao Moyu weighed her words and continued: "With how old you look, I would have to call you Master when I meet you. But I don't want to take in a master!"
Ye Peicheng's eyebrows furrowed even more tightly, his eyes dark and gloomy: "You think I'm old?"
Qiao Moyu reacted at once and quickly waved her hands: "No no no! I just thinking that our Taoist school currently has me as the leader, and Luo Luo as the disciple. If you join, do you want to become Luo Luo's junior brother?"
Ye Peicheng saw Qiao Moyu appearance of being in serious thought, and felt helpless. He thought for a moment: "I'll be your senior brother!"
Qiao Moyu blinked a few times. She thought that this kind of happening wasn't without precedent. It should be referred to as: When the master is absent, she received disciples in the master's stead.
With that reasoning in mind, she overreached and agreed: "Okay then, join our Taoist school! There's also no need for any ceremonies. The Taoist school doesn't really care about formalities that much. In a bit, we'll go eat at the porridge store. It can be considered a celebration!" After declaring that, Qiao Moyu then turned to Luo Luo and said: "Luo Luo, call Sect Uncle!"
The little guy didn't think that anything was wrong. He entered the role very quickly, looking at the driver in the front: "Hello Sect Uncle! Sect Uncle, what about your Taoist robes?"
Ye Peicheng: "…"
Qiao Moyu: "…"
Ye Peicheng wearing Taoist robes would form too beautiful of a picture for people to look at!
By the time they arrived at the porridge shop, the boss was waiting anxiously.
Just as he started worrying that the great master would not come, he saw a car slowly roll up and stop at the entrance of the shop.
Then, the car door opened, revealing a pair of ancient-style cloth shoes and white cotton pants.
"The master came!" The boss was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly called for his wife to come and welcome him.
Only, the owner of the pair of legs did not immediately exit the car. Instead, they first carried a child out.
The child only looked to be about two or three years old and had a very cute appearance. The funny thing was that he was wearing a Taoist robe. It was obvious that the robes were custom-made since it fit so well.
After the little Taoist got off the car, he straightened out his little belly, his entire aura calm and composed.
The boss and the wife looked at each other, despair mirrored in their eyes.
The young priest in the backseat closely followed the child out, and nodded at the two people in front of the store.
The boss's heart fell a bit in his chest: "You are the Taoist Leader Qing Yin?"
Qiao Moyu nodded: "Precisely."
Just as she finished speaking, Ye Peicheng parked the car and also came out.
When the husband and wife pair first saw him, they couldn't help but be confused. Why didn't this person wear Taoist robes?
"You are–" The boss started to ask. His wife suddenly recognized the person and blurted out in shock: "You, you are Ye Peicheng?"
"That is me." Ye Peicheng replied.
The wife hurriedly explained to her husband about how Ye Peicheng was currently one of the most popular first-rate actors.
The boss listened, and his heart that had been hanging the entire time finally back into place.
It turns out that although the great master was young, they truly had the ability! As a matter of fact, a first-rate actor was even acting as their chauffeur! Maybe even the reason why the actor is so popular is that the great master had opened the light for him!
This was the second time that Ye Peicheng saw Qiao Moyu open the light. Compared to last time where he didn't take a close look at the performance, this time he made sure to look in earnest.
Adding on Luo Luo's very serious performance, it altogether made Ye Peicheng unable to describe the feelings and turmoil in his heart as he watched.
Also, every time Qiao Moyu performed a sword dance, her body light and agile, it reminded him of the time they acted together. It reminded him of her thin and delicate waist along with her clean and sweet scent.
Taoist Leader Qing Yin did not know that the senior brother she had just recognized was feeling restless over her, with a heart like a capering monkey and a mind like a galloping horse. She finished her sword dance, then went on to the next step of the process.
She was very diligent this time because she had been looking forward to eating a good meal with Luo Luo afterwards for the entirety of it. It made her exceptionally hard-working.
Finally, the opening the light process was completed. The boss paid the money and saw that there were fine beads of sweat on Qiao Moyu's forehead, so he asked: "Great Master, if you don't dislike it, please come sit in our store! Mister Actor too. Everything in our store is made by me and my wife. The ingredients are quality, the taste authentic!"
Qiao Moyu pretended to think for a few seconds before agreeing: "Then we will intrude on you!"
The couple quickly went inside to the kitchen to cook. Outside, Luo Luo's big eyes stared at Ye Peicheng: "Sect Uncle, what is your Dao name?"
Ye Peicheng thought for a bit: "Call me Zhui Yu!"
Qiao Moyu thought about it: "Zhui Yu? Very elegant, sounds good!"
Zhui Yu, chase Yu. Ye Peicheng voiced it silently in his heart and turned his eyes toward Qiao Moyu: "So, in future, if you go out and help people open the light, you need to remember to call on your senior brother."
*{T/N- Zhui means chase in Chinese, the zhui used in his name has the same sound but it written differently. Same with Yu; the yu used in his name means jade, but it sounds the same as the yu in Qiao Moyu's name}
Qiao Moyu nodded: "En, Taoists of the same school need to stick together."
As she said that, she suddenly remembered something: "Right, I still have something to give you."
Saying that, she pulled out a cloth bag containing nine walnuts, handing them over to Ye Peicheng: "Give these walnuts to your father."
Ye Peicheng received the bag in confusion. He took a peek inside and saw that it was the ones they picked that day; only, the outside shell was removed, and the walnut's color was still relatively light.
He asked: "Why give it to my father?"
"Just let it be thanks for gifting our Taoist school a talented person!" Qiao Moyu lied without breaking a sweat. Actually, she had been trying to find an excuse all along. She was finally able to give the walnuts out.
"Don't open it. You have to hand it over to your father in person." Qiao Moyu urged again.
She believed that once Father Ye received the walnut, he would personally contact her! Then, she will be able to make up a good enough reason to not let Father Ye sit on that particular flight.
At this time, Ye Peicheng's phone rang.
He picked it look to take a look, and saw that it was from an unknown number. However, since his phone blocks harassment calls, the call shouldn't be from an advertiser.
He swiped to receive the call: "Hello."
A male voice was heard through the receiver: "Hello, are you Ye Peicheng?"
After Ye Peicheng's 'I am' statement of affirmation, the male voice continued: "I am FOCUS Exercise Club's VIP trainer, you can call me Mick Yang. I heard from the manager that you wanted a private training program. When you have the time, let's meet at FOCUS and set the training?"
When Ye Peicheng heard the other person talk about training matters, he immediately lowered the volume on his phone to prevent sound from traveling too far.
He pretended to take an unintentional glance at Qiao Moyu sitting across from him. He remained calm and lowered his voice: "I have time tomorrow night. I will notify you when the time comes."
The other person agreed: "Okay. Then Mister Ye, we'll see you tomorrow."
Ye Peicheng hung up the phone, picked up the water on the table, and just took one sip before Qiao Moyu opened her mouth: "Senior brother, you need to work out?"
Ye Peicheng almost choked on his mouthful of water. He maintained his composure while setting down his cup, and slowly raised his eyes: "You heard it?"
"Yeah, my ears are pretty good, it really wasn't intentional!" Qiao Moyu's face was full of curiosity: "You also know, I have just entered the entertainment circle. So, I actually don't have a very clear understanding of it yet. Aren't you guys supposed to exercise whenever you're free? So that you guys can always maintain your figure?"
Before she transmigrated, the books have always said that. Moreover, aren't selfies taken in the gym one of the main types of selfies that stars take?
Men show off their muscles; women show off their chest and body.
He didn't know if she was asking this on purpose, or if she wanted to know something. Since he was seen through, he might as well be unperturbed about it. His gaze fixed on Qiao Moyu, his voice gradually turning deeper: "Naturally, Senior Brother's purpose is to train his muscles."
Qiao Moyu's eyes lit up: "Training your muscles is very good! Having muscles is more handsome!"
"Then what do you think about the current me–" Ye Peichengs voice deepened even more, sounding as if it could make ears pregnant: "in comparison to your ideal figure?"
Qiao Moyu thought for a bit: "Turn around, let me look?"
T/N Kitty Jiu: Aaaaaahhhh!!! (⁄ ⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄ ⁄)
"Alright." Ye Peicheng's Adam's apple bobbed. Just as he thought that his heart could see the light, Luo Luo, sitting opposite of him, piped up.
The little guy remembered what Qiao Moyu had once said on TV before. He had always kept it in mind and hadn't asked about it, so he stretched out his chubby arms, his eyes shining: "Master, how do you see Disciple then?"
The baby in front of her had short and chubby arms that looked like lotus roots. It was so cute that it tempted people to go over and take a bite. Due to the presence of outsiders, Qiao Moyu restrained her thoughts. She faced Luo Luo and held back her drool: "I like my family's 32nd generation person the most!"
The little guy heard her words and happily smiled.
After smiling, he didn't forget to turn toward Ye Peicheng on the opposite side: "Sect Uncle, Master said that she like Disciple the most!"
Ye Peicheng: "…"
At this time, the boss's wife finished making porridge and pastries, and started to serve the dishes.
The two Taoist priests redirected all their attention to the incoming food at once. Their previously transcendent-like demeanor turned to dust in the twinkle of an eye.
Unfortunately, it hadn't been very long since their midday meal, so they became full after just a few bites. The two looked longingly at the lovely food in tears, wishing that they could bag the leftovers and take it home.
Just as Qiao Moyu was thinking how did the lady boss make an even tastier meal than last time, her phone on the table rang.
Ye Peicheng saw the caller ID displayed on the phone. There were four words on the screen– Brother Yichen.
A storm rampaged within his eyes, though his facial expression stayed constant. He stared fiercely at the phone as Qiao Moyu picked it up.
Only after she picked up the phone did she realize that she hadn't yet changed Xing Yichen's name in her phone's contacts.
However, the Taoist school gained a new member today, and she was eating good food, so her mood was very good. Her tone wasn't very harsh when picking up the call: "CEO Xing, did the sun rise from the west today?"
She didn't know why, every time she encountered Xing Yichen, she seemed to have turned into a different person, someone very unlike herself. After a few meetings Qiao Moyu concluded that it might be because the original owner's obsession Xing Yichen was too strong, so as long as there was still a trace of her memories in the body, once they encounter one another, she would be automatically be affected.
On the other side, Xing Yichen's tone was level, a tone that Qiao Moyu had never sensed from him before when talking to her. "Moyu, do you have time to meet up?"
Qiao Moyu turned vigilant: "Who are you?" Last time they used someone's back to try and trick me. This time, it's over the phone?
"Moyu, it's me." Xing Yichen replied: "There are some things that I want to talk about with you in person."
Qiao Moyu glanced at Ye Peicheng across from her. There seemed to be something off about his current state.
She wanted to swear at Xing Yichen for a few sentences, but seeing as how Ye Peicheng was present, it was a bit difficult to voice it out. Also, her son was right next to her, and she didn't want to teach bad things to her child, so she stood up and walked outside to continue listening.
There were no people here, so she had much more freedom. She blurted out in a not-so-polite tone: "Xing Yichen, are you sick? Just because you said to have a chat, I will go? In the beginning, just who was it that choked me and said that I was like a sow, and that if they took an extra look they'll feel disgusted? What, did you drink too much and can't vomit, so you found me to help you?!"
"Moyu." Unexpectedly, Xing Yichen did not get angry. He paused for two seconds, then said: "Regarding the matters from before, I might've had some misunderstandings. So, I want to talk with you face to face. How about… I will go to your residence tonight."
"En, you say find me and then you come? Did I agree?" Qiao Moyu didn't finish speaking before Xing Yichen cut in: "Moyu, see you later."
After he finished speaking, he directly hung up the phone.
Hearing the sound of the receiver click, Qiao Moyu knit her eyebrows and removed the phone from her ear. She muttered to herself: "Weird!"
Just as she turned around to return to the store, she saw a shadow fall in front of her.
She was shocked for a moment: "Senior brother, how come you came out?"
Ye Peicheng suddenly stepped forward. His eyes seemed like a dark night that hid stars, and his lips were drawn into a line. His jaw was clenched and his entire body gave off a low pressure.
Qiao Moyu was shaken by his force, and couldn't help but shrink her neck: "What happened?"
His gaze was gloomy and dark, yet his voice was deepened with affection: "Qiao Moyu, I like you, so I mind if you walk too close to other men!"