Chapter 478 - Chapter 478: Unlucky Man
Chapter 478: Unlucky Man
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Wang Ximing quickly greeted with respect, visibly excited, “Brother Tang.”
Tang Jinghong looked at Wang Ximing in surprise, “Why are you here in the village?”
Wang Ximing smiled, “I’ve come to take in a disciple.”
Chu Qingyan joyfully said, “Brother Jinghong, Mr. Wang is now my master.
We’re about to perform the master-apprentice ceremony.”
Tang Jinghong glanced at them, puzzled, “How do you two know each other?” They seemed unrelated.
Wang Ximing hurriedly explained to Tang Jinghong how they met.
So that was the case. Tang Jinghong commented, “You both have quite a fateful connection.”
Wang Ximing agreed, “Indeed.”
Third Master Lu suddenly asked, “Are you best at disguising?”
Wang Xingming didn’t know Third Master Lu and didn’t answer him. Instead, he turned to look at Tang Jinghong.
Tang Jinghong assured, “Third Master Lu, he’s one of us.”
Wang Ximing then replied, “Yes, with my makeup skills, I can make a face completely unrecognizable.”
Seeing that Tang Jinghong did not say anything, Third Master Lu knew that what Wang Xingming said was true. “Could you help me with a facial transformation?”
Tang Jinghong looked at Third Master Lu from the side and immediately understood what he was up to. He wanted to disguise before taking revenge.
Wang Ximing agreed, “Do you want to transform into a specific person or should I choose at random?”
Third Master Lu thought for a moment, “I’ll draw a face later. Please help me transform into that.”
Wang Ximing agreed, “Alright.”
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Everyone gathered in the main hall to witness Chu Qingyan’s master-apprentice ceremony.
Everyone thought highly of the people Chu Qingzhi thought highly of. Hence, everyone expressed their support for Chu Qingyan becoming Wang Xingming’s disciple.
At this moment, Wang Xingming sat on the high seat. Chu Qingyan knelt in front of him and said sweetly, “Master, please accept my bow.” Then, she served tea with both hands. “Master, please drink tea.”
Wang Xingming smiled and took the teacup. He took a sip and put down the teacup. He handed the box he brought over to Chu Qingyan. “This is my gift to you.”
It was a set of brand-new makeup tools, each handcrafted by him, of excellent quality and beautifully made.
Chu Qingyan took it with both hands. “Thank you, Master.”
Wang Xingming helped Chu Qingyan up. “Good disciple, from now on, every morning, I’ll teach you makeup skills every morning..”
Chu Qingyan smiled ingratiatingly. “Master, can I start class on the fourth day?”
Wang Xingming asked, “Why?”
Chu Qingyan said timidly, “The next three days will be the food festival. I want to participate.”
Wang Xingming said reasonably, “Alright, have fun for the next three days.
We’ll start learning after you’re done.”
Chu Qingyan said happily, “Thank you, Master.”
After the apprenticeship ceremony, Grandpa Chu cheerfully invited, “Mr.
Wang, the meal is ready. Let’s eat.”
Wang Ximing politely replied, “Thank you, Uncle.”
“It’s just a simple home-cooked meal, nothing fancy.”
Of course, Grandpa Chu was being modest. The table was laden with chicken, duck, fish, and meat, prepared by Li Qingyu. It was a feast.
In the dining hall, everyone gathered around the table. To celebrate Chu Qingyan’s apprenticeship, they opened a jar of beer and shared a drink.
Third Master Lu, trying beer for the first time, initially found it bland, but after a few sips, he was won over.
He placed his bowl in front of Wu Yaqing, demanding in a bossy tone, “Refill this for me.”
Wu Yaqing glared at him, “I’m not your servant girl.”
Third Master Lu rubbed his forehead, “I still have a headache. I wonder if I’ll be able to sleep well tonight.”
Wu Yaqing, infuriated, huffed heavily, refilled his beer bowl, and slammed it down in front of him, the beer splashing out. “Drink yourself to death!”
Third Master Lu felt that Wu Yaqing was like a rabbit that had been forced into a corner. She was ferocious and cute. At the thought of this, he could not help but smile.
His usually cold, reticent face suddenly lit up with a smile, like the melting of winter snow or the moon emerging from clouds, charming and captivating.
Wu Yaqing, catching his smile, felt a light tickle in her heart, thinking, “He’s too handsome when he smiles.”
The next moment, she averted her gaze, reminding herself internally, “Beauty is deceiving, beauty is deceiving.”
Tang Jinghong, noticing Third Master Lu’s genuine smile, raised an eyebrow. He had known Third Master Lu for years but had never seen him smile so sincerely.
He glanced at Wu Yaqing and had a vague guess in his heart. This guy… He wanted to see how he and Wu Yaqing would progress.
He retracted his gaze and continued eating.
Chu Qingzhi also noticed their interaction. She thought for a moment and began to calculate using her fingers. Suddenly, she stopped.
Wu Yaqing’s romantic fortune was about to change!
Chu Qingzhi, who had studied divination for five years in the cultivation world, might not be as skilled as dedicated diviners, but she was proficient enough for general divination.
However, she foresaw that the path ahead for the couple would be full of challenges.
Chu Qingzhi then focused back on her meal.
After the meal, Third Master Lu walked to the door and turned back to Wu Yaqing, who was helping to clear the table. “Come over later to grind ink for me. I’m going to paint.”
Wu Yaqing immediately refused, “I’m busy. I won’t come.”
Surprised by the straightforward rejection, Third Master Lu asked, “What are you doing?”
“I’m reading ‘The Chronicles of Four Kingdoms.”‘ It’s a popular serialized novel about the wars of four kingdoms five hundred years ago, written by the famous storyteller Gao Tang. Wu Yaqing had just gotten the latest installment.
Third Master Lu was speechless.
Suddenly, Wu Yaqing screamed, “Ah—”
Distracted while talking to Third Master Lu, she tripped over a table leg and started to fall, dropping the plate she was holding.
Third Master Lu quickly moved, catching the plate in one hand and wrapping the other arm around Wu Yaqing’s waist, pulling her up.
Wu Yaqing, pale with shock, hadn’t expected to fall into a strong embrace and was momentarily stunned.
Hearing her scream, everyone rushed over, worried that there might be an accident, only to find Wu Yaqing and Third Master Lu in an embrace.
Third Master Lu quickly let go, awkwardly hiding his arms behind him, thinking how light and soft a lady’s body felt, like embracing a pillow.
Wu Yaqing stepped back, regretting her clumsiness that led to this embarrassing moment.
“I accidentally tripped on the table leg just now. He, he helped me up. Otherwise, I would have fallen to the ground.”
Wu Yaqing stammered as she explained. She had never been in such an embarrassing situation before. She glared at Third Master Lu. It was all this unlucky man’s fault.. She hated him to death!