Finally, he came up with a solution to maintain balance. He pulled Liu Yuan close and began to speak:

"Three months. If she doesn't agree within three months, I have no objection to your Special Affairs Department trying to snatch her away. But if you make any moves during these three months while I'm taking on an apprentice, our friendship is over for life. I won't even blink if you die at my doorstep!"

Lin the Blind said this seriously, letting Liu Yuan know that he was not joking.

Seeing Lin the Blind's expression, Liu Yuan knew he was serious.

Liu Yuan glanced at Su Tiantian, then gritted his teeth and nodded: "Okay."

Talented people are hard to find, but true friends are even harder to find.

The gifted individual wasn't from the Special Operations Department yet, but Blind Lin was already his close friend.

There's nothing wrong with making a gentleman's agreement with your best friend.

"That's more like it."

Lin the Blind released Liu Yuan with satisfaction; three months was enough time for him to accept Liu Yuan as his beloved disciple.

As for the Special Operations Department, humph, let them follow behind and pick up the pieces.

"Dinner's ready."

Liu Xiaohua called out, and she cooked using the vegetables in the kitchen: stir-fried pork with garlic sprouts, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, braised eggplant, and hot and sour shredded potatoes. She also made a steamed egg with minced meat for Su Tiantian.

Su Tiantian carried a small bowl of steamed eggs to the dining table, sat down, and slowly ate them.

Blind Lin groped his way to a seat, his nostrils flaring as he muttered, "Why are they giving me special treatment..."

Liu Yuan tugged at Lin the Blind, signaling him to stop talking.

Su Tiantian smiled and said, "Uncle Lin, it's because my grandma loves me."

She also cooks special meals for herself every day when she's at home.

Whether it's fried fish balls, crispy fish, or crispy pork, she always ends up in her mouth.

Her family's love made her happy and proud. Yes, I am the luckiest little girl.

Liu Yuan went to help get and serve the food.

Standing next to Su Tiantian, watching her eat so heartily, Lu Chen actually felt a little hungry himself.

After Liu Xiaohua sat down, they picked up their chopsticks and began to eat.

Liu Yuan's appetite was whetted after just one bite; this cooking was even better than what you'd find in a restaurant.

"Auntie, your cooking is delicious."

It has the taste of home; the food is very homey and authentic, just like being at home.

Liu Yuan looked at Liu Xiaohua and smiled gratefully.

"Eat more if you like it."

Liu Xiaohua loves watching others finish all the food she cooks. Liu Yuan is not old, looking to be in his early twenties, probably around the same age as the Su brothers.

Lin the Blind Man couldn't see, so he could only pick at the food in front of him.

Su Tiantian silently served him food.

Lin the Blind Man paused for a moment without saying anything, but then he said, "Little kid, give me some more meat, don't just give me vegetables, I love meat!"

This kid's quick-witted! He hasn't even formally become an apprentice yet, and he's already trying to curry favor.

Blind Lin completely regarded himself as the master and enjoyed the filial piety of his junior apprentice in advance.

Liu Xiaohua's cooking skills are truly exceptional; she finished the entire pot of rice she cooked.

Lu Chen tasted a very bland flavor, and he ate a bowl of rice.

Blind Lin nudged Liu Yuan: "Go wash the dishes."

Liu Yuan realized what was happening and quickly tidied up, saying, "Auntie, please sit down and rest. I'll take care of it."

In this villa, among the elderly, the weak, the sick, and the young, he was the only one who was young and strong, so it was naturally his turn to cook and wash the dishes when Liu Xiaohua did so.

Su Tiantian leaned back on the sofa to rest.

Blind Lin groped his way to the side and sat down, asking, "Little one, my name is Lin Ping. What's your name? How old are you?"

"My name is Su Tiantian, and I am three years old."

Su Tiantian answered obediently.

At only three years old, Blind Lin was deeply moved.

"Call her Sweetie."

Lin the Blind Man didn't think it was sweet at all; with such strength, it was more like a dynamite.

"Yes, that's right, my name is Tiantian, Su Tiantian is me."

Su Tiantian really liked her name; back in the Dragon Clan, it was a sign of the entire clan's love and care for her.

When she came into the world, this name was also a testament to her family's love and care.

"Listen to me, it's not a good way for you to figure things out on your own. Why don't you become my disciple and I'll teach you skills?"

Lin the Blind looked in Su Tiantian's direction and said kindly.

Su Tiantian is only three years old, and he was afraid that if he spoke in a roundabout way, she wouldn't understand.

"Become an apprentice?"

Su Tiantian looked at Lin the Blind and began to think.

Blind Lin looked expectant: "Yes, becoming an apprentice means you will become my student. I will teach you all my skills with all my heart, and I will also give you many unique treasures. These are not given to others, only when you become my student will I give them to you."

"When I die, everything I own will be yours."

Lin the Blind was really worried that Su Tiantian wouldn't understand what he was saying.

"But you don't look like you have any money..."

Su Tiantian glanced at Lin the Blind, it wasn't that she looked down on him.

Lin the Blind was a little embarrassed, but he immediately explained, "I may look plain, but I own a courtyard house and a whole mountain, which are very valuable."

His courtyard house is located halfway up the mountain, and his skills are among the best in the metaphysics world, so he naturally has money.

"If I don't want to be your apprentice anymore, can I simply stop being your apprentice?"

Su Tiantian was a little tempted. She had the whole ocean, but she didn't have a single mountain.

Although I'm very tempted, freedom is still more important.

Lin the Blind Man spoke bluntly, and he was stunned by Su Tiantian's answer; children's thoughts are the most innocent.

Lin the Blind thought for a moment and said, “That won’t do. If you become my apprentice, you have to inherit my mantle. Our relationship has to be officially recognized. Everyone from the founding master to the plants and trees has to know. If you learn the skills and then leave, I definitely won’t agree to that.”

"That's too much trouble, let's forget about it then."

Su Tiantian shook her head and refused outright. It sounded too troublesome; what if there were rules that restricted her?

Forget it, forget it. She shouldn't try to take shortcuts. She should just save up her savings and buy a mountain herself.

"This... so quick to refuse? No rush, you can ask your parents..."

Lin the Blind couldn't keep up with the child's thinking at all, and never expected that Su Tiantian would refuse because she thought it was troublesome.

No, that's a mountain and a courtyard house! This is J City. Although it's in the suburbs and not exactly prime real estate, a mountain is definitely worth a fortune.

"I don't manage things; I only make sure my children eat well and live comfortably."

Lin the Blind looked in Liu Xiaohua's direction, and Liu Xiaohua immediately waved her hand.

Pleading won't work; she won't help.

Lin the Blind was a little embarrassed. He scratched his head and said, "Sweetie, this is actually not troublesome at all. My mountain is very big..."

It's normal for things to be a little complicated because it's such a big mountain.

The child must be too young to understand the true value of a mountain.

Su Tiantian shook her head: "Forget it, forget it, I don't want to go up the mountain, my feet will hurt if I walk that far."

Su Tiantian remained unmoved, her heart completely unmoved. Instead, recalling the agony of walking the mountain path, she became even more determined not to go.

Lin the Blind sighed, feeling a sense of powerlessness, like punching cotton.

Lu Chen couldn't help but laugh at the scene. Su Tiantian was just too cute. She was so sincere that there was no way to deal with her.