Chapter 779 Money, and Health
Wan Hu handed a box of matches to Shen Ci and whispered to her, "Please light the candle for your master, young lady."
Shen Ci then realized why she had been called up, and quickly and respectfully accepted the gift with both hands.
After taking out a long match, I gently struck it on the box. The flame contracted twice and then suddenly shot up.
Shen Ci calmly shielded the flame with her hand and then lit the candle stuck on top of the cake.
Master Yu watched with a smile as Shen Ci finished doing all this. He held the jade beads in his hands, gently clasped them together, closed his eyes with a devout expression for a moment, and finally blew out the candle with a gentle breath.
Applause erupted from the audience, followed by waves of congratulations.
At this moment, Wan Hu presented a small box to Master Yu, who picked it up and turned to hand it to Shen Ci: "Child, this is for you."
Shen Ci was overjoyed and hurriedly accepted the gift, saying, "Thank you, Master."
She didn't know what was in the box, nor did she ask, because it was given by Master Yu, so whatever it was was good.
Seeing this, Mrs. Li couldn't help but say sourly, "She's so lucky, to get this chance."
Li Wanchang glanced at his wife, and she reluctantly shut her mouth.
"Aci, what is this? Open it and see."
As soon as Shen Ci came down, Su Zheyuan couldn't wait to come over, and Jiang Yuanliang and Shen Jingjing also came closer.
The small wooden box was exquisite. After Shen Ci opened the lid, there was a folded paper amulet inside.
A red string is strung at the top of the amulet, decorated with a small and delicate tassel at the end, and a crystal-clear jade bead is strung in the middle.
"It looks like a talisman. It must have been made by Master Yu himself. Aci, you are so lucky. So many people would kill for this." Su Zheyuan was even more excited than Shen Ci.
Shen Ci was also quite happy. She never expected to be so lucky as to light a longevity lamp for Master Yu and receive a gift from him.
It seems like he's the only one there.
Even the small wooden box was no ordinary box. Shen Ci later learned that it was made of small-leaf sandalwood, a very expensive wood.
Afterwards, Master Yu only stayed in the courtyard for less than twenty minutes. Many people wanted to seize this opportunity to say a few words to Master Yu, hoping to receive some guidance from him.
Things are different now than in previous years. Master Yu is indeed getting old, and the opportunity for him to come out of seclusion is becoming increasingly precious.
Only the wealthiest individuals can afford to spend a fortune to see it.
Shen Ci didn't join in the fun; she was already the luckiest person today.
After Master Yu left, the climax of the event seemed to subside as well. Su Zheyuan, his cheeks flushed from drinking, pulled Shen Ci and asked, "Is it over? Shall we go?"
Shen Ci also felt that it was about time, thinking that there should be no more follow-up. After all, it was already past nine o'clock at night, and for a centenarian, this was about the time to rest.
Everyone seemed to share this tacit understanding, and no one wanted to stay too late and disturb Master Yu's rest. One after another, people said goodbye to each other and left.
Just as she was about to leave, Wan Hu suddenly came looking for her.
"Young lady, please come with me."
Shen Ci looked at the handsome young man with a buzz cut, who was about her age, and asked with some confusion, "Where are you going?"
"Follow me."
Wan Hu didn't explain further and simply turned around to lead the way.
Shen Ci didn't have time to think much, and followed after him, instructing Su Zheyuan to wait for her outside.
Following Wan Hu into the villa, Shen Ci wondered to herself, "Could it be that Master Yu wants to see her alone?" "Did the master see through my rebirth?"
It wasn't until they reached the top floor of the villa and were led into a room by Wan Hu that Shen Ci came to her senses.
Master Yu is not here.
Wan Hu looked at her and extended his hand: "Please give me the talisman that your master gave you."
Shen Ci blinked, then turned away somewhat embarrassedly, reaching into her chest to pull out the talisman she had "treasured and kept close to her body."
He turned around and handed it to Wan Hu.
Before she could ask any more questions, Wan Hu took the talisman and explained, "My master is getting old and forgetful. He just remembered that this talisman hasn't been consecrated yet, so he's entrusting it to me to complete the ritual for you, young lady."
Shen Ci immediately understood and breathed a sigh of relief; she had thought the master was going to take the talisman back.
"Thank you, young master."
There was a table in the room with a nine-square wooden box on it, filled with colorful powders, including black, white, red, blue, and so on.
Wan Hu unfolded the talisman, and Shen Ci noticed some talismans drawn on the paper. She couldn't help but ask curiously, "Did Master Yu draw all of these by hand?"
"Yes, don't worry, young lady. The characters drawn on this talisman are auspicious and have the effect of protecting the body and enhancing luck."
Shen Ci nodded in understanding, and then Wan Hu looked at her and asked, "I wonder if you have any requests, or what you care about most?"
"family!"
Shen Ci blurted it out.
Wan Hu shook his head upon hearing this: "This talisman belongs to the young lady alone and cannot involve others. It can only be used for the young lady's own wishes."
"money!"
Wan Hu was taken aback.
Shen Ci quickly realized what was happening and added, "And health!"
To have a lot of money and good health to enjoy life is the true joy of living.
A smile visibly appeared on Wan Hu's originally expressionless face, emanating from the corners of his mouth.
His subtle smile completely changed his demeanor.
The cold, sharp edges instantly softened.
Shen Ci asked in surprise, "Little Master, you're laughing? Isn't it human nature to want money?"
Wan Hu immediately straightened his face again, as if determined to maintain his meticulous persona. He said, "Seeking wealth is common, but it's mostly men. Even so, they hesitate when they speak. It's rare to hear someone speak without thinking like you, young lady. However, following your heart is the most authentic thing to do, and there's nothing wrong with what you did."
"What do women usually ask for when they seek out a master?"
"Marriage, love, and offspring."
With each word that came out of Wan Hu's mouth, Shen Ci's brows furrowed even deeper.
These words truly represent the shackles that Chinese women have been unable to break free from for thousands of years.
But people are different, and she has no right to criticize other people's choices.
Then Wan Hu took out some blue powder, a symbol of health, from the nine-compartment wooden box: "This is bamboo-clamped rock."
Then he added some gold powder, a symbol of wealth and money: "This is gold."
He placed the two powders in the center of the talisman paper, rewrapped it, and then consecrated the talisman using a traditional consecration ceremony.
Finally, he presented it to Shen Ci with both hands again, saying, "Please accept this, young lady. May everything go smoothly for you in the future."
"Thank you for your hard work, little master, uh..."
Shen Ci hesitated slightly after taking it. Should she show some appreciation for the help the other party had given her?
After all, to be Master Yu's disciple, one must be no ordinary person.
She took out her phone, looked at Wan Hu, and asked, "Little Master, shall I scan this to give you a little tip for your trouble?"
(End of this chapter)
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