Chapter 379 - Chapter 379: Flattery
Chapter 379: Flattery
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
“That girl who looks like my mother and is very beautiful. Her name is Chu Qingzhi…”
The abbot realized who he was talking about and was quite surprised. “You still remember what your mother looks like?”
The young monk shook his head slowly, puffing his cheeks. “1 don’t remember, but my mother also liked to wear light green dresses. She must look a lot like my mother.”
The abbot was left speechless. He must be getting old and couldn’t understand the logic of children anymore.
The abbot asked, “You mentioned that Misser Chu wrote you a letter. When did you become so close?”
The young monk tilted his head, joyfully saying, “We became close when she came to the temple.”
The abbot asked, “Do you want me to read the letter to you?”
The young monk handed the cherished letter to the abbot. “Master, read it slowly so that 1 can memorize the contents.”
Opening the letter, the abbot began to read slowly, following the young monk’s request. “Little friend, these are the milk bread, milk biscuits, and vegetarian mooncakes 1 made for you. Happy Mid-Autumn Festival.”
The abbot silently folded the letter and returned it to the young monk. “Master will bring you to travel in a while. How about that?”
He didn’t even know that so many new things had been created. As the abbot of Tiannan Temple, he couldn’t be too ignorant. It was time to go down the mountain and take a look.
The young monk’s eyes lit up. “Can we go and see Miss Chu?”
“If you want to go, we’ll go. There’s no fixed place to go when traveling. Just follow your heart.”
The young monk went forward and hugged the abbot. “Master, you’re the best.”
The host patted the young monk’s back and smiled kindly. This smile was a little like that of a grandpa.
At the Li Family Porcelain Workshop.
Li Zhenzong and Li Shaoliang walked side by side towards the porcelain workshop…
Suddenly, Li Zhenzong, puzzled, looked at Li Shaoliang. “You used to dislike coming to the porcelain workshop. Why are you coming every day now?”
Li Shaoliang glanced at Li Zhenzong. Should he tell his father that it was to see Qingshuang?
If he took Qingshuang away, his father, who valued her so much, might disown him. There was no rush; he would wait until Qingshuang learned all of his father’s skills.
He deliberately complained, “Father, in the past, you always scolded me when 1 didn’t come. Now that I’m here, you’re still unhappy.”
“I’m not unhappy; 1 just find it strange.” Li Zhenzong suddenly stopped walking and, looking at his son, said, “Shaoliang, you’re not allowed to have any ideas about Qingshuang.”
He wanted to nurture Qing Shuang into the top porcelain artisan. When she became the top artisan, suitors would probably be lining up at their doorstep. She didn’t need to marry his good for nothing son.
If Li Shaoliang knew that his father viewed him as a good for nothing, he wouldn’t complain again.
Li Shaoliang protested, “Dad, they say not to let the fertile water flow into someone else’s field. Why are you helping outsiders instead of your own son?”
Li Zhenzong snorted. “Qingshuang is the fertile water, what are you?”
Li Shaoliang was stunned, then he reacted, “Dad, I’m your son. Do you have to belittle your own son like this?”
Li Zhenzong deliberately provoked Li Shaoliang. “Then show me I’m wrong!”
Li Shaoliang was now in charge of a porcelain shop. The business of the shop was neither good nor bad. In Li Zhenzong’s eyes, his son was a disappointment. “Father, what do you think 1 should do?” Li Shaoliang asked helplessly.
“You ask me? Who should 1 ask?” He wasn’t good at managing the shop. As a result, even though their porcelain was better, their business was worse. It was frustrating.
Li Shaoliang didn’t know what to say.
Father and son entered the Li Family Porcelain Workshop…
Qingshuang was standing at the door, waiting for the two. Seeing them, she quickly greeted, “Master, Senior Brother.”
As soon as Qingshuang appeared, Li Shaoliang’s frustration disappeared instantly. He quickly walked over to her. “Qingshuang, why are you standing at the door?”
Li Zhenzong’s slightly open mouth slowly closed. Shouldn’t it be him who spoke first?
Chu Qingshuang presented the mooncakes she brought. Three identical-sized food containers, one of which she handed to Li Zhenzong with both hands. “Master, these are mooncakes 1 made myself. Please try them.”
Li Zhenzong smiled and took the food box. He said lovingly, “Qingshuang, you’re so considerate.”
Chu Qingshuang smiled and handed the second food box to Li Shaoliang. “Senior Brother, this is for you.”
As soon as Li Shaoliang took the food box, he opened it. The fragrance of baked mooncakes wafted into his nose. He couldn’t wait to eat one. “Eh, what kind of filling is this mooncake? I’ve never eaten it before.”
Chu Qingshuang raised her chin with a proud expression. “This is the filling my Fifth Sister developed. It’s delicious, right?”
“It’s delicious.” The mooncake was only the size of a palm. Li Shaoliang ate it in a few bites. “This mooncake is really delicious. It’s not like the ones I used to eat.”
“If you like it, 1’11 make some more for you.” Senior Brother was so good to her, so she should treat him better.
Li Zhenzong looked at his youngest disciple and son. The two of them were actually quite compatible, but his son was too disappointing. If Qingshuang married him, this kid would definitely drag her down!
“Ahem…” Li Zhenzong cleared his throat and subtly reminded, “Qingshuang, your current priority is to excel in porcelain craftsmanship. Put aside other matters for now, understand?”
Li Shaoliang glanced at his father, his eyes expressing, ‘Don’t think I don’t know you’re trying to separate me and Junior Sister. 1 won’t give up.’
Li Zhenzong felt a bit annoyed, then turned away. He didn’t want to bother with his son anymore. Pearls should be set in high-quality jewelry. Has anyone seen pearls set in copper or iron?
Chu Qingshuang replied seriously, “Master, 1 know.”
Li Zhenzong nodded, took the food container, and went to his separate little room to enjoy the filial gift from his disciple.
Li Shaoliang pointed to the remaining food container. “Qingshuang, who is that one for?”
Chu Qingshuang smiled and said, “It’s for Wenyu.”
Coincidentally, Li Wen Yu walked over, hearing Chu Qing Shuang’s words. She raised her cute face and asked, “Sister Qingshuang, what are you giving me?”
Chu Qingshuang handed the food box to Li Wenyu. “These are mooncakes I made myself. Enjoy.”
Li Wenyu happily took it. “Thank you, Sister Qingshuang.”
Chu Qingshuang smiled and patted Li Wenyu’s head. “You’re so obedient.”
Li Wenyu immediately put on a big smile. “Sister Qingshuang is also obedient..”