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On my face, there must be a big "awkward" written. I nodded awkwardly and replied, "Okay, sure."
Yao Yao smiled meaningfully and said, "In the future, we must come here often. Right, Xiao Meng?"
Zhou Heng shook his head helplessly and smiled, "Thank you so much today, Aunt Wang."
Aunt Wang waved her hand and said, "Hi, Master Zhou, there's no need for formalities with me. Enjoy your meal, I have things to attend to."
After seeing off Aunt Wang, we finally started eating. Yao Yao usually eats mostly vegetarian to maintain her figure, so today's meal suited her. However, there was a special dish of stir-fried beef with green peppers, which I guess is Zhou Heng's favorite.
It seems that Zhou Heng is very popular here, even the cafeteria staff adore him.
Yao Yao praised: "I have to say, the food here is really good."
Zhou Heng: "Aunt Wang has been cooking at Qingyun Temple for over twenty years, she's really skilled."
I nodded and slowly put the food into my mouth. So, Aunt Wang must have watched him grow up.
Yao Yao is simply full of praise, she put down her chopsticks and hurriedly asked Zhou Heng: "Can Aunt Wang pass on her cooking skills? I'd like to learn from her."
Both Zhou Heng and I were surprised at the same time, looking at her serious expression, it seemed like she really wanted to learn how to cook from Aunt Wang.
Yao Yao looked very serious: "My husband Wen Jun has a weak stomach, I want to learn a few small dishes so that he can eat more comfortably."
It turns out that it's all for Song Wenjun, Yao Yao has completely fallen for him, but it's unclear if it's her own one-sided passion. I pleaded with Zhou Heng with my eyes, hoping he could help Yao Yao out.
Regardless, Yao Yao is my good friend, and I'll do my best to help her find happiness.
Zhou Heng nodded and said, "Okay, I'll ask Aunt Wang, but I can't guarantee she'll agree."
Yao Yao happily exclaimed, "Oh, Master, you are really kind-hearted."
I smiled helplessly, "You, you just prioritize love above all else."
Yao Yao pouted, "Don't interrupt. In the future, if you and Master..."
I covered her mouth and didn't let her finish what she was about to say.
I chuckled dryly twice, " Master, she, she's truly a big mouth."
Zhou Heng's face had a slight blush, with his usual gentle smile, "Wait here, I'll go to Aunt Wang's place."
Watching Zhou Heng disappear from sight, I finally let go of Yao Yao's mouth.
Yao Yao frowned and glared at me, " Ling Xiaomeng, I haven't even said it yet, and you're already chickening out?"
I gave her a disdainful look, "Once you say it, it's over."
Yao Yao blew air, causing her bangs to float up. She grumbled, "I'm so annoyed. Ling Xiaomeng, I helped you test him, and you missed the opportunity, you know?"
I shook my head helplessly, getting up to tidy up the dishes on the table. What was she trying to test Zhou Heng for? He's a Taoist, doesn't she understand that?
Yao Yao leaned in, "Do you know, Ling Xiaomeng, do you know that Zhou Heng..."
"Good news, Daoist Yao, Aunt Wang is very willing to teach you," Zhou Heng hurried over from the corner before Yao Yao could finish her sentence. Upon hearing this news, Yao Yao jumped up happily, "Really, that's great, that's great." Zhou Heng came over and helped me clean up the dishes.
Yao Yao couldn't wait and said excitedly, "Then I'll go to the kitchen to find Aunt Wang." In the blink of an eye, she had already disappeared around the corner. Yao Yao's enthusiasm was unstoppable for anyone. I felt a little embarrassed and asked Zhou Heng, "Will she cause trouble for Aunt Wang again?"
Zhou Heng: "No, Aunt Wang is a very enthusiastic person."
Me: "Um, I really don't know how to thank you."
Zhou Heng lifted his head, with a clean smile and gentle eyes. Suddenly, I was a little distracted and froze for a second.
He said with a smile, "Being able to help others already makes me happy."
If someone else said this, I would just smile, but when Zhou Heng said it, I believed it without a doubt. Based on his practice, helping others is indeed his happiness.
I felt a deep respect for him, how many people in this world are as pure as he is?
Yao Yao went to the kitchen to learn cooking from Aunt Wang, and after Zhou Heng finished setting the table, I waited for her in the backyard. Zhou Heng was making tea, and I watched as he carefully warmed the teacup, added steaming hot water, and stirred the tea leaves floating on the surface, creating ripples.
Every move he made was so pleasing to the eye.
He completed his actions in one go and pushed the teacup in front of me, saying, "The studio is very busy today, I can't accompany you for tea."
I busily said, "It's okay, I'll just wait here for Yao Yao. You go ahead and get busy, Master." How could I delay him from doing important things? I also saw many pilgrims in the temple today, so he must be very busy. I have already taken up his time. At this moment, I feel very sorry. Then I said, "You, you don't need to worry about me. I'm quite familiar with this place." Zhou Heng smiled gently, "Then I'll go get busy."
I nodded vigorously, "Go on, go on." I thought he would leave right away, but unexpectedly he suddenly said, "The courtyard at my hometown has been renovated. My mom asked me to tell you, thank you very much." Zhou Heng said this, and only then did I remember that the project on Mrs. Giang's side had been completed, and I hadn't gone to see the renovated courtyard yet.
I busily asked, "Mrs. Giang are you satisfied?" Because I had a lot of work on hand, and Du Yuwei was following up on everything, I really wanted to go and see the finished product. Zhou Heng had a gentle gaze, and there was a hint of joy in his clear black and white eyes. He nodded, "They all really like it, so my family wants to invite you to see the renovated courtyard and thank you for your hard work."
I feel ashamed, as it was clearly his inspiration that allowed me to create the final design. I run my fingers through my hair, pondering whether I should go or not. Zhou Heng sees my hesitation and quickly says, "If it puts you in a difficult position, I'll refuse them on your behalf."
I busily waved my hand, "No, I'm not, I'm not trying to make things difficult. It's just that..." I was just afraid that when I got to the the Chiang family, it would be as awkward as last time. But in my heart, I really wanted to see the final look of the courtyard. So I was torn and couldn't make up my mind. Zhou Heng understood, with bright eyes and a radiant expression that was hard to look away from in the sunlight.
"I understand your difficulties, you don't have to force yourself," Zhou Heng said, making it even harder for me to refuse. Clearly, there's nothing to avoid between us, right?
I hurriedly explained, "I, I'm worried about the issue of working overtime."
He nodded, said "oh" lightly, and smiled faintly, "Next Saturday, if you're not working overtime, I'll come pick you up."
"Ah? I was stunned, looking at him in surprise. He said he came to pick me up, this is too unexpected.
Zhou Heng's face turned slightly red under my gaze, he calmly bowed and said, 'There are still things to attend to at the Guan, please excuse me. You can take a look around the Guan.'
Me: 'Oh, it's okay. Master, go ahead and be busy.'"
Zhou Heng turned around and disappeared around the corner, taking with him the lingering scent of sandalwood. I realized that my palms were sweaty - was I really that nervous just now?
Next Saturday, oh! Who knows if Du Yuwei will make us work overtime.
Suddenly, I realized that I was actually looking forward to next Saturday. I shook my head to clear my thoughts. But Zhou Heng is a Taoist priest, how could I develop feelings for a Master?
It must be an illusion, yes, definitely an illusion.
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