Ling Qingcheng and Gu Shishi’s stomachs grumbled, but they dared not say a word. Their faces, red as cockscombs, bit their lips and sensibly got up from the ground.
"Qingcheng, Shishi, you’re both into calligraphy and painting, why would you want to take him as a master?"
Bai Yiling, unaware of the situation, saw her two younger sisters looking bashful and blushing. She comforted them, "Where there's no light in the east, there's light in the west. I'll introduce you to a master calligrapher and painter another day!"
"Thank you, Sister Bai!" The two beauties seized the opportunity to gracefully retreat.
Cheng Xiaofan thought to himself, where in the world could one find a true master of calligraphy and painting these days!
If I truly wanted to create a couple of artworks, I could overwhelmingly crush those fake masters into the ground.
After touring Bai Yiling's new marital home, everyone followed Cheng Xiaofan to Bai Yiling's temporary room.
As the group entered, gasps of admiration erupted again.
This room was also furnished entirely with blood beech wood furniture.
Every piece of furniture was crafted with exquisite detail.
Although the bed in this room had a different design from Cheng Xiaofan's, it was equally beautiful and full of character.
"Ruobing, I heard that after Bai Yiling moved into this new villa, Xiaofan’s mother asked you to stay here with her, right?" Lu Yinshuang asked with evident envy in her tone.
Upon hearing this, Shen Ruo could not conceal her inner joy and nodded repeatedly, saying, "Yes, yes, Auntie said that Sister Bai and I are good sisters, so it's good to have a companion when we're together!"
"..." What kind of logic is that?
Are Bai Yiling and I not good sisters?
However, Shen Ruo Bing’s words were not without merit.
Now that Shen Ruo Bing was settled in Zhuxi Village, she was indeed the first choice to stay with Bai Yiling.
As for herself and the others, they were in C City, so it was their turn to be there.
"Ruobing, you're getting the closest prize!"
Liu Wanqing also said with immense envy, "Such beautiful blood beech furniture, each piece a superb work of art. It seems it will eventually be yours!"
"Thank you, Sister Wanqing!" Shen Ruo Qing said, overcome with happiness.
In Shen Ruo Bing's opinion, being arranged by Miao Xiuhua to accompany Bai Yiling was merely a temporary arrangement, even a ruse to mislead others.
After Bai Yiling and Cheng Xiaofan became engaged, they would be a standard couple.
Who among young people today would adhere to old customs? When two restless hearts collide, they would ignite. Would Bai Yiling still be sleeping in this room then?
If she didn't go to Cheng Xiaofan's room, Shen Ruo Bing would even drive her there.
Hehe!
Wouldn't this room then belong to her?
Thinking of this, Shen Ruo Bing could not help but want to laugh out loud with joy!
Master is truly good to me!
This furniture must have been specially made for me by him.
As she stroked the spirited furniture, she felt her soul tremble, as if she could converse with it at any moment.
After viewing the house, Lu Yinshuang and the others had nothing to say beyond admiration. The surrounding scenery was also quite beautiful; no matter how wealthy one was in the city, they could never dream of such a villa.
In addition, Bai Yiling owned a exquisite bamboo villa on Bai Mang Lake, like a work of art, where she could reside at any time.
As they descended from the main villa, the large courtyard was already filled with countless dining tables.
Almost everyone in the village had arrived, and the air was filled with laughter.
"Master, your disciple offers congratulations to Master and Sister Bai on your engagement!" As Cheng Xiaofan, hand in hand with Bai Yiling, emerged from the main villa, the crowd immediately surged forward and knelt before them.
These were Long Xingyun and his fiancée Jiang Xueyan, as well as Zheng Yixin, Shui Bingqian, and Le Dandan from the Water Fox group.
Seeing them kneel there, Li Mingxi and Shen Ruo Bing, who were Cheng Xiaofan’s disciples, also stepped forward and joined their ranks, kneeling.
Previously, Cheng Xiaofan had already informed them that they must attend his and Bai Yiling's engagement banquet, but they were to come empty-handed and without any gifts.
However, as a master, having accepted the bows and courtesies of these convenient disciples, according to the rules of reciprocity, he should give something in return.
"Come, come, everyone, I'll give each of you a beautiful bracelet!"
Cheng Xiaofan, always carrying his bag, casually retrieved a handful of bracelets from his spatial storage, hidden by his backpack, and said with a smile, "This jade was originally blood beech wood, extremely rare. When I made them, I infused them with three protective charms that can defend against harm."
"Some people have already received such bracelets, but having an extra one is also a great thing!"
When Lu Yinshuang heard that these exquisite bracelets could also defend against harm, she immediately said, "Brother-in-law Xiaofan, can you give one of these bracelets to your elder and younger sisters-in-law as well?"
Last time Shen Ruo Bing returned to C City, if she hadn't been wearing the protective jade amulet given by Cheng Xiaofan, she might have lost her life.
Therefore, Lu Yinshuang and the others knew that the protective jade bracelets made by Cheng Xiaofan were undoubtedly very precious.
Cheng Xiaofan heard this and smiled, "You should ask my Bai Goddess; she still has plenty!"
Bai Yiling nodded and said to Lu Yinshuang, "Sister Lu, I will give each of you one then!"
"President Bai, could I also have a bracelet?" While they were chatting, Liu Xinyue and her grandfather Liu Shutang suddenly appeared.
"Old Liu, I didn't expect you to be here!" Cheng Xiaofan stepped forward, clasped his fists, and bowed.
Liu Tingshu laughed heartily, "How could I miss the wedding banquet for your engagement with President Bai!"
Cars from Pinwei Xuan came to Zhuxi Village every day to pick up vegetables, so the news of Cheng Xiaofan and Bai Yiling's engagement was naturally not a secret to them.
Just then, a loud voice echoed from outside the door: "Ku Daoshi of Jinniu Temple has come to congratulate Master Cheng and drink the wedding wine!"
Cheng Xiaofan looked towards the source of the sound and saw a thin, bitter-faced old Daoist priest bowing and cupping his fists from afar.
Behind him were two other Daoist priests whom Cheng Xiaofan recognized: Luohua and Liushui.
To Cheng Xiaofan's surprise, how did these three end up here.
"Ku Daoshi, what wind blew you from Jinniu Mountain here?" Since all visitors are welcome, Cheng Xiaofan had no choice but to step forward, smiling broadly.
Ku Daoshi smiled, "Master Cheng, this morning, I was talking with Director Lu of the Jianghu Affairs Bureau about a certain matter, and your name came up!"
"Director Lu casually mentioned that today is your auspicious day of engagement with President Bai, so I came with Luohua and Liushui!"
"It's just that my appearance, as well as the Daoist names Luohua and Liushui, are somewhat incongruous with this festive occasion. I hope Master Cheng will forgive me!"
Cheng Xiaofan understood upon hearing this that Li Mingxi must have disclosed his affairs to Lu Changsheng.
As for the arrival of Ku Daizhang of Jinniu Mountain and others, Cheng Xiaofan could understand it – they were purely here to build a good relationship with him.
"Ku Daizhang, you are too kind!" Cheng Xiaofan said with a smile.