Chapter 33
The whole scene suddenly became quiet.
The smiles of the shepherd family members froze on their faces.
Bai Siyu widened his eyes: "!"
Only Mu Tuantuan was relaxed the whole time. She put her chubby face on Bai Siyu's legs and asked in a childish voice, "Brother, are you my little aunt?"
It was the pastor Cang who got out of the car behind Bai Siyu who laughed first.
"Tuantuan is not even three years old yet, so he can speak without restraint."
"Haha, yes, children's words are without restraint..."
The Mu family members reacted one after another and quickly thawed the ice. Mu Changqing hurried over and pulled Mu Tuantuan off the ground.
Then he blushed and knocked Mu Tuantuan on the head.
"What nonsense are you talking about, kid."
Not to mention such an outrageous thing as calling Master Bai "little aunt", even the fact that she was going to introduce someone to Changzhu could not be said casually.
Bai Siyu was also embarrassed. God knows how he, a man, felt when being called aunt!
He is a man!!!
"Dad, let's go inside and talk. The sun is quite bright outside." Shepherd Candle said to Old Man Mu.
Although he had specifically emphasized that there was no need to be so serious and that Master Bai should just be treated as a friend who was visiting, his father was obviously still too particular.
"Okay...yes, let's go home first, let's go home first."
When the shepherd's son saw the shepherd's candle, he was glad.
A month ago, his little son would not have been as energetic as he is now. Even though he was recuperating in the hospital every day, his face was pale.
If there's a cold wind or I go out and get tired... I'll have to stay in bed for a few days.
Now he walks outside every day, but he seldom coughs. Apart from still having to sit in a wheelchair, he looks like a healthy and energetic young person.
This is all thanks to Master Bai.
Master Bai is the benefactor of their family.
In order to prepare for today's meal, Mr. Mu asked the Mu family to start preparing early. The menu was carefully planned and, according to the instructions of the head mug Zhu, no dish contained peanuts.
Every dish is exquisite and delicious.
The guests and hosts were toasting each other and having a great time.
——Of course Bai Siyu drank fruit juice.
......After the meal, Bai Siyu liked the Mu family even more. He felt that the Mu family members were particularly nice. No wonder they could have such a close friend like Mu Changzhu.
Naturally, the Mu family members also liked Bai Siyu from the bottom of their hearts. Master Bai was extremely capable and kind, and he was not arrogant at all. He had a very easy-going temper and was extremely handsome. No wonder he charmed their Mu Tuantuan as soon as he got off the car.
If Bai Siyu had not refused, Master Mu would even have wanted to keep Bai Siyu living in the Mu family forever.
Bai Siyu touched his belly silently and sighed inwardly. If he lived here every day, he would probably become a fat man.
The food cooked by the chef of the Mu family is so delicious!
In the afternoon, Mu Changzhu took Bai Siyu for a walk. The Mu family's house had a large manor with flowers, grass and several fruit trees. Among them was a date tree that had been growing for 28 years. It was planted by Mr. Mu himself when Mu Changzhu was born.
It implies good luck and hopes that Mu Changzhu will be safe, healthy and have a smooth life.
"Changzhu, your family really loves you."
The June sunshine was strong and bright. Bai Siyu looked up at the trees full of flowers in the slightly intoxicating warm breeze.
The jujube flowers are small and delicate, with petals that are either moist white or light yellow, and many newly emerged green buds, arranged in a five-pointed star shape, stacked layer by layer, which is extremely beautiful.
Bai Siyu said this with a smile, not thinking much about anything else in his heart. As an orphan for two lifetimes, he no longer thought about what his parents looked like, what they did for a living... or even whether they loved him or not.
The shepherd's hand, which was stroking the tree trunk, paused for a moment.
He looked at Bai Siyu who was basking in the sunlight with her eyes tilted aside, and suddenly he felt something gently pricked the deepest and softest part of his heart.
Sour and numb...
Bai Siyu was unaware of it, and stretched out his scallion-white fingers to lightly touch the tiny jujube flower petals, then put them under his nose and sniffed them.
"It smells so good, it's sweet."
No wonder he always sees jujube honey in the supermarket. It turns out that jujube flowers smell sweet.
Mu Changzhu's dark grey eyes just stared at him like this, and a softness seemed to be brewed in his previously unfathomable eyes.
He paused, then said gently, "Yes, the fragrance of date flowers is sweet. When these flowers are ripe, I will take you to pick dates. The trees full of dates will be like rain."
"Okay, okay."
Bai Siyu's eyes suddenly lit up and he became very interested.
The two were strolling here, but Mu Tuantuan in the hall was shouting that she wanted to go find her uncle and aunt.
Mu Changqing covered his face.
Master Mu smiled and looked at Mu Changqing: "Changqing, are you going to introduce a friend to Changzhu?"
"I just mentioned it casually at home, but I didn't expect Tuantuan to remember it." Mu Changqing coughed and asked his eldest son and second daughter to take Mu Tuantuan to play somewhere else.
"I used to be in poor health, and I never dared to think that I would be able to get married and have children in the future..." Old Master Mu said with a sour voice and sighed.
But soon his expression softened: "Fortunately, Master Bai is here now. It's not too long before Changzhu recovers to normal health. He can try to get to know some girls and slowly get to know them... Only when you spend more time together can you develop feelings. We should still let the children fall in love freely. The most important thing is that they like each other..."
"Yes, Dad, I think so too. A few days ago, Hiro and I attended the engagement party of his friend's eldest daughter. There was a very beautiful girl among the bridesmaids. She took the initiative to greet me and said that she was a former classmate of Changzhu. In between the lines, she asked me about Changzhu's current situation. I felt that she seemed to like Changzhu."
"Really? What does the kid do at home?"
"Her family runs a company, but it's probably not very famous. I don't remember. Her mother seems to be a doctor. As for the rest, I don't know much. I didn't ask too much at the time..."
Mu Changqing said this and recalled again.
"But that girl has very good conditions. She graduated from a famous university and is two years older than Changzhu. She is now a lecturer at Beijing University of Science and Technology. She is also very promising and outstanding at a young age."
"That's true." Old Master Mu nodded, "But the most we can do is give them a chance to get to know each other. The most important thing is to see Changzhu's wishes."
As the two were chatting, they heard footsteps approaching. Mu Shengyan, who was about to go out, suddenly came back.
"Grandpa, Second Aunt, there are two people from the National Intelligence Department outside. They said they came to visit my uncle."
"From the spy department?"
Mr. Mu was a little surprised and put down the teacup in his hand.
"Yes, one of them is the one who followed Master Han on the day you invited all the masters."
Master Mu was silent for two seconds, then said, "Then please invite them in. Changqing, give Changzhu a call."
When the call came, Mu Changzhu was chatting with Bai Siyu about how to cook the most delicious dates. He also talked about how when he was a child, there was a nanny in his family who used the dates from this tree to make the hometown specialty drunken dates, which tasted very unique.
The aroma of jujube and wine blend perfectly, it is mellow and fragrant, sweet and crispy, and very addictive. Mu Changzhu's description is vivid, making Bai Siyu drool like crazy.
But it’s totally inedible!
Looking at Bai Siyu's beautiful eyes, which were wet and a little accusing, like a poor puppy, Mu Changzhu felt inexplicably soft in his heart, and he couldn't help but want to rub Bai Siyu's soft hair that was glowing in the sunlight.
But as soon as he stretched out his hand, he was interrupted by a sudden phone call.
Shepherd Cang's brows wrinkled slightly.
He straightened his lips and raised his hand to answer: "Second sister?"
"Changzhu, someone from the National Intelligence Department has come and said they want to visit you."
The pastor's candle paused for two seconds.
"Okay, I understand. Master Bai and I will go there in a while."
After hanging up the phone, he looked at Bai Siyu who was still immersed in the fantasy of the delicious drunken dates and said, "Someone from the National Intelligence Department has arrived. They should be looking for you."
"What?" Bai Siyu was stunned: "National Detective Department?"
"Yes, the country's special department for dealing with abnormal affairs... that is, the department related to metaphysics. When you first came to the Mu family, the man wearing a Zhongshan suit, Han Dongliang, was the head of the National Abnormal Investigation Department."
"I remember that he was holding the Mountain-Suppressing Ruler in his hand at that time, which is a very powerful magical weapon." Bai Siyu has a good memory, so it is impossible for him to forget.
He frowned slightly, "But why did they come to me, and...how did they know I was at your house?"
"It should be related to Tang Duoduo's matter. You are steady, accurate and quick in your actions. You are a rare talent for the Special Investigation Department. They came here this time probably to recruit you into the Special Investigation Department or to make you an external aid for the Special Investigation Department. However, they probably don't know that you are in my house. Instead, they want to get your contact information through me."
After all, his Master Bai is not an ordinary Taoist priest of the mystical arts, his ability even surpasses that of the Heavenly Master. If the Special Intelligence Department conducts a private investigation and goes directly to his home...if Bai Siyu has a slightly worse temper, he will feel that they are not respectful enough.
And Pastor Cang’s guess was very accurate.
Ju'an came here this time indeed to get the contact information and address of the young master through the Mu family.
The Special Detective Department still doesn't know how strong Bai Siyu's specific abilities are, but through the recent disturbances on the Internet and the fact that Bai Siyu easily broke the evil magic array of soul transfer, it can be judged that his abilities are not inferior to those of Ju An, the second-in-command of the Special Detective Department.
After hearing Mu Changzhu's analysis, Bai Siyu understood what was going on. He stopped resisting and followed Mu Changzhu back to the Mu family's hall.
When he met the two comrades from the Special Intelligence Department and heard from them what Chief Mu Zhu had just guessed, Bai Siyu couldn't help but secretly glance at Chief Mu Zhu.
Mu Changzhu's expression remained unchanged, but his dark grey eyes looked back at Bai Siyu with obvious tenderness.
The two of them moved very secretly and quickly, and no one noticed their flirting. Ju An was still counting for Bai Siyu the benefits of joining the Special Intelligence Department.
"Master Bai, if you are willing to join our spy department, in addition to the basic benefits of five insurances and two housing funds, there are also many mission bonuses. Moreover, you are still a minor student, so you can get these benefits without having to work in the office. Joining the spy department is definitely a very correct choice... and our..."
"Sorry." Bai Siyu interrupted Ju An softly.
"I prefer freedom, and I haven't even started college yet or chosen a major. I'm not sure what I'm going to do in the future, so I can't agree to let you join the spy department right now."
He likes to be free and unrestrained. The Detective Department can come to him for help, but he absolutely cannot go to work in the Detective Department!
work.
These two words sound scary!
Ju'an never expected that Bai Siyu would refuse. Logically speaking, the National Reconnaissance Department is already a good place for many sorcerers, especially since Bai Siyu is still so young. Now he can get so many benefits without having to go to work. This is simply too much of a calculation.
Moreover, if you are enrolled now, you will be considered as a worker in the future!
Ju An, who was super-aware of the writing, couldn't understand it at all.
But seeing how serious Bai Siyu was and that Young Master Mu was waiting by the side, Ju An couldn't force it.
He paused, then came up with Plan B.
"If you don't want to join the Special Detective Department for the time being, Master Bai, are you willing to become an external aid for the Special Detective Department? We also have many benefits for this. Every time you help the Special Detective Department complete a mission, you can get a reward. Moreover, the purpose of the Special Detective Department is to protect the safety of the people and the country, so we sincerely hope that you can join us..."
"That's no problem." Bai Siyu thought about it and agreed.
I couldn't help but sigh in my heart how smart Pastor Cang was, as he guessed everything.
Although Ju An did not achieve his original goal, he at least completed the basic task. After exchanging contact information with Bai Siyu and recording Bai Siyu's basic information and saving it in the file, he respectfully said goodbye to Bai Siyu and Mu Changzhu.
He left the Mu family with his men.
As soon as Ju'an left, Bai Siyu wanted to go back to the garden to admire the jujube flowers, but before she could open her mouth, the cell phone in her pocket vibrated.
He took out his cell phone and found it was an unfamiliar number.
Bai Siyu opened the call and immediately heard a gruff middle-aged man's voice.
"Hello, I'm from the Yunqi Community Property Management. Are you Mr. Gao Qigao, the tenant of Room 802, Unit 1, Building 6?"
Bai Siyu knew that Gao Qi was the name of Pastor Cang's assistant.
"Yes, what's wrong?"
The other side was breathing rapidly.
"Mr. Gao, the tenant of 702 in Building 6 complained about the ceiling leaking. It should be that your water pipe burst. I wonder if it is convenient for you to come back and deal with it now, or we can find a locksmith to solve it as soon as possible. After all, your... your flooding is serious, which will cause great losses to you and the owner of 702."
"water leakage?"
Bai Siyu's expression changed suddenly.
Not to mention the jujube flowers, he almost forgot about Ju'an.
Many of his family's belongings are still in the bedroom. Will the water drown all his treasures?
Bai Siyu said quickly: "I'll be back soon, wait for me."
The original plan to stay at the Mu family until the evening ended hastily, and Bai Siyu hurriedly set out on his way back.
When the Mu family saw Bai Siyu was about to leave, they came out to see her off. Mu Tuantuan was particularly reluctant and hugged Bai Siyu's legs, wanting her to stay.
"Pretty brother, can you please not leave? Why don't you live in our house? Tuantuan will give you the toy, and we...we will each have half."
"Tuantuan, be good. Can I play with you next time?"
Bai Siyu pinched Mu Tuantuan's face and stuffed a small box that he had specially prepared before coming into her chubby little hand.
There were ten amulets in it, enough for each member of the herdsman's family to carry one with them.
The box filled with amulets was a little big for a two-year-old child, so Mu Tuantuan had to try hard to hold it with both hands. Her eyes were shining and she was very curious about what was in the box, but she couldn't hold it with one hand and open it with the other.
The Mu family didn't know what was inside, so Mr. Mu asked the housekeeper to deliver a red envelope, which contained a card with a seven-digit deposit.
"Master Bai, you must accept this."
Previously, the Mu family had invited many celestial masters. Even though the masters did not have any effect on Mu Changzhu's illness, Old Master Mu still gave each of them a red envelope of 100,000 yuan.
He felt that the several million given to Master Bai this time was not too much.
Bai Siyu tried to refuse twice, but he couldn't refuse anymore, so he had to take it first. It was true that he had to charge a little for helping people to read Feng Shui and change their fate, otherwise it would not be good for the customers. However, Mu Changzhu helped him a lot on weekdays, so he felt that the two could offset each other to some extent.
Besides, Sister Yue gave him 10,000 yuan before, and he hasn't spent it all.
"Take it. Didn't you say you would buy me some clothes?" Shepherd Candle said with a smile.
Then he asked Du Wu to drive the car over and set off immediately.
......
An hour and a half later, Bai Siyu rushed back to the community. He hurriedly took the key and ran up to the eighth floor. A property staff and the owner of the seventh floor were already waiting at the door.
Bai Siyu quickly inserted the key into the key hole and turned the key.
"Crack."
The door opened.
The property staff and Bai Siyu rushed into the house together. The water in the house had already submerged most of the living room floor. The owner of the seventh floor stood at the door, stretched his head, looked around and shouted.
"Look, look, your house is flooded like this, how can my ceiling not leak? You are so irresponsible, my furniture is soaked, you have to compensate me!!!"
Bai Siyu seemed not to hear anything. He stopped the moment he entered the living room and his anxious expression turned solemn in an instant.
Instead of going to the bedroom to check on the most important things, he squatted down and looked at the water on the floor.
The property staff immediately rushed to the kitchen, checked carefully, and then ran to the bathroom to see where the explosion came from, but exclaimed in surprise, "Huh?!"
These two water pipes are fine. Could it be that the water pipe on the eighth floor burst, or somewhere higher up? !
The property staff rushed out to explain the matter to the owner of the seventh floor, but was stopped by Bai Siyu.
"Call the police."
"Call the police?!" The property manager was stunned. "Why call the police? This matter doesn't need the police to handle it."
"Call the police if you want. Don't you want to pay? Do you think I'm afraid of you? You should pay even if the police come!"
The owner of the seventh floor was furious when he heard this, and rolled up his sleeves to have a good talk with Bai Siyu.
The property manager was so anxious that he shouted, "Auntie, it's not this house that's leaking. I just checked and the pipes are all fine. It's 902 upstairs that's leaking. 902 is leaking!"
Then he said to Bai Siyu, "How can we not call the police immediately? I will contact the owner of the upstairs building and ask him to come back and deal with it. We can just settle this matter privately."
"I'm afraid not."
Bai Siyu raised his head and glanced at the ceiling that was still dripping water. His fresh face became calm and solemn.
"Someone must have died upstairs. This water... has obviously been soaked in a corpse."
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