Chapter 594: Youth and the Divine

Book Chapter 594: Youth and the Divine (Update 2)

“Master, why are you looking at me with that strange expression?”

Wang Cheng’s face was a labyrinth of confusion, and his heart gave a shiver under his master’s gaze. Lin

“It’s nothing.”

Xiao Yu, wearing the look of someone who’s been there, patted his apprentice’s shoulder. “Young man, you’ve got to take care of yourself.”

Wang Cheng: ???

What do you mean?

“You really want to get married?” Xiao Yu abruptly changed the topic.

“I do.”

Wang Cheng nodded emphatically. “When a butterfly lands on my face, I know spring has finally arrived!”

A damp butterfly, huh… Xiao Yu’s expression turned oddly amused.

Could it be that the butterfly just needed to take a dump?

“What do you mean by ‘girlfriend’?” Xiao Yu asked.

“Well…”

Wang Cheng chuckled foolishly. “I haven’t even asked for her opinion.”

“I was wrong.”

Xiao Yu sighed, “You’re sharp when unraveling cases, but when it comes to love, you’re not just clueless—you’re utterly hopeless.”

“What do you mean by that?”

Wang Cheng was eager to catch his master’s evaluation.

“You should get your head checked at the hospital when you have time.”

Xiao Yu said seriously, “You’re only twenty-two. Messing around like this isn’t good for you!”

That was his honest opinion.

Young men come in different flavors.

For instance, type 563 would say they’re off to style their hair…

The average guy would simply say, “I’m getting a haircut.”

The artsy type would say, “I’m changing my look.”

The true youth would say, “I’m going for the real deal.”

“Master, what exactly are you saying?”

Sure enough, Wang Cheng was lost.

“Can one truly decide on marriage all by oneself?”

Xiao Yu nearly rolled his eyes. “Have you even asked your partner? Asked your parents? Asked her parents?”

Wang Cheng was dumbfounded.

Evidently, he had not.

“One must grow up.”

Xiao Yu mused, “I used to love those school days when nothing required much thought. When you were young, all it took was admiring a celebrity—flipping through their works, gazing at their photos—and you were content. But as you age, satisfaction becomes elusive and you start pondering real-life issues like how to bed them.”

“Whoa, Master, be careful with your words. Some things are best left unsaid online.”

Wang Cheng was stunned. “Aren’t you afraid the Master’s wife might hear this? Won’t she even refuse to prepare a funeral urn for you?”

Deep inside, he was silently pleading, Could you share more details and help out an eager student?

I said nothing—just posed a question. You’re overthinking… Xiao Yu muttered silently in his mind.

“Master, I also miss the old days of school.” (chdj)

Wang Cheng looked thoughtful. “Classmate—or rather, teacher, by the way, Master, did anything during your school days ever completely upend your views?”

“Oh, definitely.”

Xiao Yu pondered, “There was a teacher surnamed Bai and a principal surnamed Gao; both of them did some ridiculously outrageous things!”

A teacher Bai and a principal Gao? What’s so surprising about that… Wang Cheng couldn’t wrap his head around it.

“Young man, keep studying, observing, and reading as much as you can.”

Xiao Yu advised earnestly, “Marriage is too big a deal; you’d better ask around first.”

“Then I’ll ask Yan Yu Jie.”

Determined, Wang Cheng declared, “I’ll ask her tonight.”

That’s the spirit of true youth… Xiao Yu shook his head. “Ask? Are you sure you’re not planning a grand romantic proposal?”

“A proposal is just another way of asking.”

“If she agrees, you accept it. If not, you’ll get a flat-out rejection.”

“Just go ahead and ask—how many actually get a yes?”

“A proposal?”

Wang Cheng’s eyes burned with determination. “Yes, a proposal. Thanks, Master! I’m off to buy a ring.”

With that, the kid dashed off…

Xiao Yu smiled as he got into his car and drove off to his parents’ place with his son.

His parents were clearly getting old.

Sitting at home, he watched his elderly parents cradling his little grandchild, their joyful eyes lined with wrinkles.

Xiao Yu knew his parents were truly aging.

Recalling his childhood, what are the words your parents said that still echo in your mind?

Dad: “I’m not tired; go have fun.”

Mom: “Eat up; I’m not hungry.”

Though no love in this world comes without reason, being their child means being loved.

Yet, in this life, it seems only parents can love you selflessly.

“Mom, I love you!”

After hugging Liu Yunqing, Xiao Yu planted a kiss on his mother’s cheek and then looked to Xiao Shenguo, “Dad, I love you too.”

The elderly couple exchanged a look as if to say: Is something wrong with our son?

“Get away, you gross mess!”

Liu Yunqing pushed her son aside and scolded with a laugh.

“Are you doing something naughty behind your sister’s back?”

Xiao Shenguo said sternly, “Son, we are men. We cannot stray from the right path.”

“Does he really dare? I know my own account best. Besides, this little brat of mine will never compare with my grandson—when he grows up, he’ll surely surpass your old man.” Hearing this, Liu Yunqing, cradling the baby, showed a trace of pride.

Xiao Shenguo also smiled warmly as he looked at his grandson.

I… Xiao Yu rolled his eyes dramatically.

If anyone else spoke like that, he’d be tempted to whip out his 40-meter sword and say, “Think twice before you speak!”

Clearly, I’m trash picked up from the gutter!

Mother-in-law Zhou Xuelan had also arrived.

All eyes naturally fell on the baby.

In the eyes of the elders, the third generation is always seen as their own—nothing beats cross-generational love.

Xiao Yu ended up being ignored and went off to cook.

Yet, cooking a meal for his elders filled him with joy.

When the meal was ready, Mu Qingwu arrived from work.

Just like old times, the two families reunited in a room filled with laughter and warmth.

That evening, the young couple left their parents’ home, holding their child close.

They agreed that tomorrow the parents would come to see the baby while they went out for a bit.

Now, that’s perfect!

“Sis, they say women are made of water. I’m a bit parched today—mind if I steal a kiss to quench my thirst?”

Hugging the baby with one arm and tugging Mu Qingwu’s little hand with the other, Xiao Yu winked, “I just want to see if a kind-hearted sister like you will ever refuse.”

“I advise you to be kind.”

Mu Qingwu shot him a scolding glance, “Not out here.”

“What’s wrong with being out here?”

Xiao Yu tugged his neck forward, “You know, the more a guy is kissed, the more attractive he becomes! If I haven’t gotten hotter, maybe you should question whether you’re not kissing enough.”

“If that’s so…”

Mu Qingwu laughed and pinched her mischievous brother’s cheek, “Then no more kissing.”

“Why?”

Xiao Yu wasn’t having it—he needed an explanation.

“Because…”

Mu Qingwu grinned softly, “You’re handsome enough already. Any extra charm, and I wouldn’t be able to keep you in check!”

“Ha ha!”

Amid roaring laughter, Xiao Yu wrapped his arms around Mu Qingwu and planted a fierce kiss on her.

That’s what marriage is all about.

It begins with mere fondness.

Then it blossoms into love.

And eventually, it becomes a habit.

No more lofty promises or playing hard to get—love simply is.

At home, Xiao Yu placed his son in the stroller and stared intently at Mu Qingwu.

His eyes burned with such passion, they could ignite the earth.

“Come here, my little troublemaker.”

Mu Qingwu, her eyes twinkling with both allure and mischief, called out, “Let Mom give you a hug!”

Xiao Yu wrapped an arm around Mu Qingwu’s waist and buried his face in her embrace.

In our youth, we burned with passion and fire.

But…

Eventually, we couldn’t help but defy the divine.

In the end, the divine would embrace us, tears in their eyes!

Wen

Xue