Upon hearing this, Shen Bei'an immediately stepped away from Gu Nan'an, giving him a look that said, "Stay away from me."
"No, I'm going to find... find Cheng Yan! Yes, I'm going to go play with him! You take your time... take your time with your work!" Shen Beian remembered that Cheng Yan had already come to Fuyun Island.
For Cheng Yan's safety, he was sent directly to Wushang Loulan.
Cheng Yan didn't want to cause trouble for others, so he always stayed obediently in his courtyard reading or handling some matters related to the Chuya Foundation.
"Go ahead." Gu Nanyan chuckled helplessly. "While you're at it, ask him if he'd like to see Young Master Ning."
Ning Yao will be reporting here every day without fail these next few days. The guides that Fuyun Island prepares for each major family are carefully trained. They are not annoying and will appear at the right time, making people feel very comfortable.
Ning Yao is among the best.
"Okay~" Shen Beian left in a few quick steps, looking like some evil spirit or wild beast was chasing him.
Cheng Yan's courtyard was located deep inside, in a very quiet place. It was surrounded by green bamboo and even had a formation set up. If someone hadn't been there to guide him, he probably would have just barged in.
Shen Beian asked himself countless times: Was the book he was transmigrating into really a contemporary romance novel with multiple identities?
Why are ancient martial arts and formations being mentioned all over the place?
"Fifth Master? What brings you here?" Cheng Yan smiled instantly when he saw Shen Bei'an coming over. He put down the tablet and stylus in his hand and came to greet him.
Shen Bei'an didn't stand on ceremony with him. "The hunting party just ended this morning, and the next few days are pretty free. I heard from Yan Yan that you were here, so I thought I'd come and visit you. How are you doing here?"
Cheng Yan sat down beside him and poured him a cup of tea. "Fifth Master, please try this jasmine tea. It's made from jasmine flowers that Zimi and I grew ourselves in the capital. I noticed that you seem to enjoy jasmine tea, so I brought some for you to try."
Shen Bei'an raised an eyebrow when he heard Cheng Yan address Fu Mutian.
Fu Mutian, courtesy name Zimi
In ancient times, people showed respect when addressing someone by their courtesy name.
Given Cheng Yan's personality, he probably wouldn't be able to call Fu Mutian by her given name or simply call her "Sister Tian" or anything like that.
In modern society, fewer and fewer people use courtesy names. Apart from some prominent families, children from ordinary families don't even get courtesy names.
As for family members, they usually call each other "sister" or "brother," so Cheng Yan's way of addressing them is quite unique.
Shen Beian picked up the teacup. The aroma was delicate and elegant, and the flavor was rich. He took a small sip and found the taste fresh and mellow with a noticeable sweet aftertaste.
The jasmine flowers used are of the highest quality, and the tea-frying and sun-drying techniques are also top-notch.
Shen Bei'an took another big gulp. "It's delicious."
Her peach blossom eyes sparkled. "Sweetie used to never want to do these things. She always said that she had learned how to use her eyes, but not her hands."
"Sweetie has indeed changed a lot."
Cheng Yan's cheeks flushed. He had only noticed that there were some jasmine plants in his garden and happened to remember that Shen Bei'an liked to drink flower tea, so he came up with the idea of making it himself.
When Fu Mutian mentioned it, she also made time to do it with him.
"I've prepared some osmanthus cakes and pine nut and lily bulb pastries, which I made myself in my spare time. Fifth Master, please try them and see if they suit your taste." Cheng Yan placed two plates of pastries in front of Shen Beian. "Fifth Master, don't worry, I didn't put too much sugar in them."
Cheng Yan really enjoys making desserts, but unfortunately, her partner at home doesn't.
However, every time he made it, he could use some of it.
Shen Beian didn't stand on ceremony with Cheng Yan. The Chuya Foundation had already grown to a certain size, so it was impossible for it to still consist of only Shen Beian, Lin Cheng, and Cheng Yan, and it was also impossible for it to be located in the huge office building of the Gu Group.
A certain Fifth Master used a little honey trap, and a certain lustful eldest son waved his hand and bought the fifth and sixth floors of the Shengshi International Office Building opposite the Huanyu Building and gave them to Fifth Master Shen.
From then on, the First Sprout Foundation became even more famous in the capital and throughout the entire empire.
Having his own place naturally made him feel much more at ease, and Lin Cheng also quite liked desserts.
Cheng Yan would often cook for himself and take the food to the foundation.
"It's definitely delicious!" Shen Bei'an picked up a piece of osmanthus cake and stuffed it into his mouth. "The chocolate towel rolls you made last time were also delicious." Fifth Master Shen never cooks, let alone bakes.
"I'm glad you like it, Fifth Master." Cheng Yan smiled, her eyes crinkling. As a baker, what could be more gratifying than hearing others say that the pastries she made were delicious?
"How's it going with the foundation?" Shen Bei'an thought that his wife was still focused on her career, and he should also check on her.
Even though I know that the foundation is probably having a hard time running now, and it doesn't lack money, I can't help but feel that things are a bit chaotic in China right now.
Cheng Yan picked up the tablet, tapped it a few times with the stylus, and handed it to Shen Beian. "Fifth Master, please take a look. The situation is still not optimistic, especially in these border areas."
Having been caught in the rain himself, Cheng Yan naturally wanted to hold up more umbrellas for others.
Shen Beian didn't graduate with the highest score in his major for nothing. Although he doesn't know why his investments are always terrible, he has absolutely no problem understanding these professional terms.
"We still need to wait..." Shen Beian read through the text quickly. They were all about the same. The local bullies in some cities were too troublesome, especially those with connections to the capital.
“Since Fifth Master wants to succeed, he must have some patience, right?” Cheng Yan said with a smile, and poured more tea for Shen Bei’an.
Shen Beian sighed, then took another big gulp; it really was delicious.
The food that Master Shen usually eats is all made by specialists, but each one has its own unique flavor.
"By the way, how are you here? Are you feeling unwell?" Shen Bei'an hadn't forgotten the task his wife had given him when he came here.
Cheng Yan took the tablet, restored it to the original page, put the stylus back, turned off the tablet, and placed it on the table next to him.
“There’s nothing I’m having trouble adjusting to. Yan… I spent the first eight years of my life on Fuyun Island.” Cheng Yan’s memories of her childhood are somewhat hazy, but there are many things she can’t forget.
"Whether it's a rather simple basement in the capital or a more upscale hotel, it's just a temporary place for Yan to stay."
"As Zimi returned to her villa in Luoxia Garden, it was gradually decorated to our liking, filled with our belongings. When my robes were placed next to hers, it seemed that I had truly found someone to spend my life with."
When Cheng Yan said these words, his eyes were practically overflowing with laughter.
Anyone could see that he was very happy and content.
"Yes, that's good." Shen Bei'an was genuinely happy for Cheng Yan.
Those who are deep in the mire have gone through countless thorns and brambles and finally waited for the ray of light that belongs to them.
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Fifth Master Shen: This isn't my job, don't expect me to do even a little bit!
The sweet girl and the little model couple are back!
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