Chapter 661: Shocked, Everyone Adores the Goddess Si (2)

Translator: _Min_

Yun Fengzhi was so startled that he almost spilled his quilt, exclaiming, “She is the God’s Right Hand?! How old was she at the time?”

He knew very well how much Xie Yanqiu admired the design of the God’s Right Hand; he had spent a considerable amount of money to purchase the original drafts.

“What are you guys talking about?” Xie Yanqiu returned from the restroom, suspicious. “I thought I heard something about the God’s Right Hand?”

“Yes, yes, yes,” Yun Fengzhi wiped off his sweat. “Lan has released a new design at the end of the year, right? Xie Yu and I were thinking of buying it for you.”

“Oh?” Xie Yanqiu narrowed his eyes. “I’ll take your word for it for now. Let’s celebrate Qingqing’s birthday first, and we can talk about the rest later.” Yun Fengzhi breathed a sigh of relief.

The party was merry and joyful, and before they knew it, it was past eleven at night.

Si Fuqing left the private room, carrying a cake to the inner chamber, and pushed open the door.

A man sat in a wheelchair, quietly watching the starry sky.

She paused, “Boss, why aren’t you going out?”

Yu Xiheng turned his head, not addressing her question but instead beckoned her gently, “Come here.”

Si Fuqing walked over, ‘What’s the matter?”

He paused for a few seconds before slowly speaking, “It’s midnight now, time to open the presents.”

As these words fell, the clock made a dull sound, striking once.

Signaling the arrival of a new day.

Si Fuqing was momentarily stunned, then noticed the many gift boxes laid out on the floor.

Atop them lay a scroll, inscribed with sixteen characters, deeply etched into the wood beneath, evidencing the profound skill of the calligrapher.

“A gift for each year, an inch of joy. On this auspicious morning, I offer my best wishes. ”

“All these are for you,” Yu Xiheng said with a slight smile. “There are too many; I couldn’t bring them out. Go ahead and open them; I hope they are to your liking.”

Si Fuqing’s fingers trembled for a long while before she began to unwrap the first gift box.

Inside was a longevity lock, crafted from pure gold, shimmering brightly.

Her eyelashes fluttered under Yu Xiheng’s gaze as she continued to unwrap another gift.

There were various gifts, all evidently prepared with care.

But upon reaching the nineteenth one, it was empty.

Si Fuqing was taken aback, “Boss, are you testing my intelligence?”

“Not at all,” Yu Xiheng sighed softly, smiling, “You are of age to wield weapons now, but this weapon needs more crafting, it’s not yet ready. I owe you this one.”

“Once they finish forging it, I’ll take you to get it.”

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Si Fuqing still stood there, stunned.

It wasn’t her first time receiving gifts.

In the past, her master and fellow disciples would bring many things for her when they returned from journeys.

But this time, it evoked a different kind of emotion in her.

An indescribable feeling.

Si Fuqing rubbed her eyes, her voice soft, “Boss, you’ve given too much; I don’t know how I could ever repay you.”

“Hmm?” Yu Xiheng’s eyebrows twitched slightly as he casually remarked, “Then repay me when you’re smarter.”

Before Si Fuqing could respond, he stood up and placed a bowl of noodles in front of her, “Longevity noodles, can you still eat?”

“Of course.” Si Fuqing picked up her chopsticks and took a bite, her eyes lighting up, “Boss, you’re really good at cooking; I didn’t expect someone of your stature and raised in luxury to be this adept in the kitchen.”

“My stature and raised in luxury?” Yu Xiheng paused, then smiled again, “Stature yes, perhaps, but never raised in luxury.” Even his stature was hard-fought.

He had indeed become somewhat of a tyrant.

Fought through against all his brothers to secure the throne.

“Boss, don’t worry, you’ve been so kind to me, I will work even harder to repay you,” Si Fuqing said earnestly, “I will strive and serve the Great Xia.” Yu Xiheng’s gaze darkened momentarily.

Under his breath, he sighed faintly, “Still not quite smart enough.”

Si Fuqing blinked, “Hmm?”

“Nothing,” Yu Xiheng tapped her on the head, “Eat up.”

Si Fuqing gobbled down her food, leaving not even the soup behind.

Suddenly, Yu Xiheng spoke, “Look outside.”

Si Fuqing turned and looked up.

Outside, several kites ascended, two of which towed a banner.

Behind the banner was the largest advertising screen in An City.

As she looked, the screen lit up.

“Bang! Bang!”

The sound of fireworks erupted simultaneously.

The large screen began to change, displaying her photograph.

Si Fuqing was momentarily stunned, recognizing the first picture as a screenshot from her performance of Mountain Ghost Ballad on “Youth With

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