Chapter 888 - 854: Blessings Never Come in Pairs
Xu Chunliang already understood her feelings, he softly said, "Aren’t you afraid of getting hurt because of me?"
Su Qing looked up at his eyes, with a determined tone, "It’s worth it!"
Xu Chunliang pursed his lips, wondering what he did to deserve the favor of such a lovely and affectionate girl. He raised his wine glass and clinked it with Su Qing’s, gazing at each other, as they took a sip of the wine.
Su Qing saw herself in his eyes, even though it was just a small reflection, she felt very content.
Both phones on the table rang simultaneously, Xu Chunliang glanced at his screen; it was a call from Hua Zhuyue.
Su Qing’s phone, however, was a call from Ji Jiajia, both felt a bit helpless.
Xu Chunliang didn’t answer the call, indicating Su Qing to take hers first.
Su Qing answered the call, Ji Jiajia was just remembering the promise to stay together with Su Qing overnight.
Ji Jiajia asked Su Qing if she was still at the Xu Family, Su Qing glanced at Xu Chunliang and naturally couldn’t tell the truth, so she replied to Ji Jiajia that she was already back at the hotel.
Ji Jiajia sighed with relief, expressing that she felt assured with Su Qing back at the hotel. If staying at the Xu Family, she would very likely fall into the hands of the master.
Su Qing blushed deeply, moved to the side to continue the call, while Xu Chunliang had already heard everything clearly; Ji Jiajia was indeed a girl needing discipline.
Su Qing hung up, and only then did Xu Chunliang return the call to Hua Zhuyue, telling her he was just taking a bath.
Hua Zhuyue told Xu Chunliang she had already arrived at Hidden Lake Villa and would now pick up Ji Jiajia.
Xu Chunliang was taken aback, Hua Zhuyue was still worried about Ji Jiajia, and immediately flew over upon getting the news. However, Ji Jiajia went to Gao Xinhua’s place, couldn’t explain clearly over the phone, but with Hua Zhuyue here, they would discuss in person.
Su Qing regretted staying here after hearing Hua Zhuyue was coming; unsure how she would perceive them being alone together late at night.
"I should leave." Su Qing said.
Xu Chunliang replied, "What are you afraid of? We haven’t done anything questionable."
At this point, the doorbell rang, Xu Chunliang went to open the door.
Hua Zhuyue marched in energetically, saying as she walked, "How come such a mess arose in just a few days, where’s Jiajia?"
Xu Chunliang replied, "She’s not here."
"Not here?" Hua Zhuyue stared at Xu Chunliang with querying eyes.
Then she noticed Su Qing sitting on the sofa in the living room, pausing for a moment, "Oh, I arrived at a bad time, you have company."
Su Qing rose, smiled at her, and said, "President Hua, you’re here, I was just about to leave."
Xu Chunliang said, "Why leave? There’s a guest room reserved for you guys." He took the luggage from Hua Zhuyue’s hand, "Don’t leave tonight, stay here, we have enough rooms."
Hua Zhuyue blinked, looking puzzled.
Su Qing’s face flushed hot, how to explain this now?
Things reached this point, Xu Chunliang didn’t bother to explain, "Sister Hua, have you eaten? If not, I’ll make noodles for you to eat!"
Su Qing volunteered, "Let me do it, President Hua just arrived, must be tired, Chunliang, pour some water for President Hua." Then she realized her words sounded like a hostess, quickly heading to the kitchen.
Hua Zhuyue still didn’t understand the situation, "Pause for a moment, what’s happening now? Where’s Jiajia?"
Xu Chunliang explained the matter in detail.
Hua Zhuyue, after hearing him out, finally felt relieved, finding the situation too strange. Ji Jiajia is naturally rebellious, as she has seldom seen her being obedient. Her causing trouble isn’t surprising, but finding a godfather was unexpected.
Hua Zhuyue also knew Gao Xinhua, understood his relationship with the Xu Family, anyone recognized by the Xu Family wouldn’t have bad character. According to Xu Chunliang, they lacked parenting experience, were unaware of Ji Jiajia’s desires, inadvertently neglecting her feelings.
Xu Chunliang handed Hua Zhuyue a cup of tea, "Tonight I’ve seen it firsthand, everyone has a door in their hearts, but not everyone is willing to open it to you. Jiajia’s biggest problem isn’t her ALS but her closed-off heart, unwilling to communicate with the outside world."
Hua Zhuyue took a sip of tea, "But that’s incorrect, the child is usually vibrant, with an outgoing personality and many friends."
Xu Chunliang replied, "So one must not just look at the surface. She intentionally uses such behavior to mask her inner pain, she actually craves love, hoping to gain our attention through various extreme acts. The care we give isn’t what she truly desires."
Hua Zhuyue sighed, "We aren’t parents, how can we know what’s on her mind?" Speaking, she realized her wording was improper, glancing toward the kitchen direction, whispering, "What’s going on with the two of you?"
Xu Chunliang replied, "Nothing going on."
Hua Zhuyue said, "A lone man and a single woman sharing a room late at night, am I intruding?"
Xu Chunliang said, "You’re overthinking it. You should know my character."
Hua Zhuyue laughed.
Xu Chunliang said, "Your laugh seems a bit suspicious."
"That’s because you’re not confident enough in your character."
Su Qing came out of the kitchen with a bowl of fragrant scallion noodles, saying, "President Hua, have a taste."
Hua Zhuyue was indeed somewhat hungry from the aroma. She stood up and said, "Alright, then I won’t hold back."
Su Qing’s culinary skills were indeed impeccable. After Hua Zhuyue tasted it, she couldn’t stop praising it. In her heart, she thought about how Su Qing is not only beautiful and capable, but also gentle and considerate towards Xu Chunliang. Even a blind person could see her love for Xu Chunliang. Now that Mei Ru Xue and Xu Chunliang have officially broken up, Xu Chunliang is emotionally vulnerable, and Su Qing’s appearance at this moment is just right to fill the void in Xu Chunliang’s heart.
Thinking of this, Hua Zhuyue actually felt a faint sense of loss.
Su Qing placed a cup of warmed milk in front of Hua Zhuyue, saying, "Have some milk to help you sleep."
Hua Zhuyue smiled and said, "You’re trying to turn me into a chubby person."
Su Qing also laughed, "I’ll have a cup too."
Hua Zhuyue deliberately asked, "Do you think Xu Chunliang prefers women a bit chubby or slender?"
Su Qing thought for a moment and said, "If he meets someone he truly likes, he wouldn’t mind whether they are chubby or slender."
Hua Zhuyue giggled. She found Su Qing to be very smart and softly said, "No wonder you’re a famous host, your mind reacts quickly."
Su Qing replied, "I’m just a small host, not famous at all."
Hua Zhuyue said, "I’ve watched your program, you have plenty of potential for better development."
Su Qing said, "I’m not very career-driven."
Hua Zhuyue said, "Have you ever thought about developing in the film industry? Our Blue Star Group is heavily investing in film recently. I think your appearance is excellent, if you’re willing, I can guide you."
"Thank you, I’m very satisfied with my current life."
As Su Qing started to clean up the dishes, Hua Zhuyue said, "Don’t bother, let me do it."
Xu Chunliang came in at this time, saying, "Sister Hua, you can stay in the guest room later."
Initially, Hua Zhuyue wasn’t planning to stay at his house, but upon seeing Su Qing, she changed her mind and nodded, "Alright."
Xu Chunliang said, "Then I won’t keep you company, I’m a bit tired today, I’ll go rest first."
Hua Zhuyue and Su Qing nodded simultaneously, saying, "Alright, goodnight!"
Xu Chunliang returned to his room, sighing inwardly. Indeed, fortune never comes in pairs, nor does romantic fortune. Earlier on the terrace, his mind was agitated, feeling that tonight some kind of story might unfold between him and Su Qing. Hua Zhuyue’s arrival completely shattered his romantic fantasies for the night.
Grandmaster Xu sighed in relief; returning to his former state through cultivation isn’t easy. Even though he obtained the ’Inner Canon of Huangdi’—the Tianyang Chapter, it’s possible to use the Book of Changes to cleanse the body and recreate the Innate, maintaining virginity isn’t so crucial anymore. However, he is currently at a critical stage of cultivation; if he loses his purity at this moment, entering the Innate Realm might take considerable effort.
Sitting on his bed, Xu Chunliang thought to himself, it seems heaven is assisting him. Recently, he’s been indulging in earthly pleasures, neglecting his training, which is related to the times he lives in. Due to technological advancements, martial arts are no longer the only path to becoming a dominant force.
Living under the same roof with two beauties, I, Xu Chunliang, still strive to keep my mind unwavering.
Xu Chunliang cast aside all distractions from his mind and began to concentrate on cultivating the Tianyang Chapter.
The wonder of the ’Inner Canon of Huangdi’ Tianyang Chapter lies in the transformation of the body’s meridians. In cultivation, one becomes three, and three begets all things. This ’one’ refers to the vital energy, the most pure state unchanged by postnatal modifications, the Innate Realm, the Innate Realm is the goal pursued by cultivators.
Cultivators believe that the moment one leaves the womb, breathes air, or eats anything, they are tainted with postnatal impurities, falling from the Innate to the postnatal. Therefore, a cultivator’s life is spent striving to return to the Innate. They believe the Innate is static, the postnatal dynamic; the Innate is formless, the postnatal has form; they also think the Innate is innate, the so-called natural way being the reason, whereas the postnatal is achieved through study, attainable by anyone.
Only upon reaching the Innate Realm can one comprehend the fundamental workings of the universe, transcend time and space, thus achieving a state of unity between heaven and man.
The Tianyang Chapter begins with meridian cultivation; general cultivators can repair meridians, strengthening the marrow, which can be considered a quantitative change in cultivation, allowing the repair of meridians damaged by postnatal changes, promoting blood regeneration.
Xu Chunliang assisted Tong Guangsheng using this method. Tong Guangsheng, after practicing his improved method, successfully controlled his leukemia.
The ultimate realm of cultivating the Tianyang Chapter is the use of the Book of Changes to cleanse the marrow and recreate the Innate, that is, completely erasing postnatal memories in the meridians, uniting the three elements.
Recreating the Innate realm is almost akin to a complete restart of life, meaning one can erase all training errors. This is like a person whose foundation wasn’t well constructed; at most, they can build a three-story building on it, but building higher risks collapse. After reshaping the Innate realm, one can rebuild the foundation, and as long as the foundation is strong enough, building a skyscraper poses no problem.
