Chapter 51
After a while, Sheng Mingyuan finished his call and returned, seeing her sitting quietly there, wearing a white dress, her long black hair cascading down to her waist, exuding a clean and pure aura.
Though she appeared gentle and obedient, her phoenix eyes brimmed with spirit, tempered with determination and stubbornness.
He cleared his throat and sat back in his chair, crossing his legs as he spoke, "Considering the acquaintance with Lu Beichen, and since you’re the first person he personally introduced, I’ll reluctantly take you in. However, Miss Ji, a mentor can only lead the way, but the cultivation depends on the individual. Also, don’t think you can gain anything just by relying on Lu Beichen’s name!"
"I won’t! I also don’t want others to know I have any connection with him!" Ji Niandong was overjoyed to hear he was willing to teach her, immediately standing up to reach out her hand, "I have a simple acquaintance with him only, Mr. Sheng, please rest assured, and I apologize in advance for any trouble I might cause you!"
Sheng Mingyuan didn’t take her offered hand, maintaining his posture of looking up at her, leaning against the chair, "You saw the grass outside the company, and the potted plants above, didn’t you see them when you came in, Miss Ji?"
Ji Niandong nodded, "Yes, I saw them. No need to be so formal with me, just call me Tongtong!"
"Tongtong?" Sheng Mingyuan chuckled slightly and waved his hand impatiently, "Those flowers and plants haven’t been watered for days, go tend to them. If they all wither away in a few days, I’ll hold you responsible!"
"Ah?" Ji Niandong was taken aback.
"What do you mean ’ah’? Hurry up and go!" Sheng Mingyuan said impatiently.
"Oh!" Ji Niandong nodded and then left.