"Is that so? Then I'm quite looking forward to it," Feng Qingyi said slowly.
Qin Yuchuan seemed to remember something. "Yan's eye condition hasn't fully healed yet, so I'll have to trouble you to look after him these days."
"...He can actually see just fine."
Qin Yuchuan usually seemed quite astute, so how could he not know that Xuanyuan Yan could clearly see?
Qin Yuchuan pondered for a moment. "He must have his reasons for concealing it. It's good that he can see now."
"I understand. I'll take good care of him for you."
"Thank you for your help. Get some rest early. Good night!"
The next day, Feng Qingyi got ready and went downstairs.
When she reached the living room, she saw Xuanyuan Yan sitting properly on the sofa.
He was wearing the black suit Feng Qingyi had found for him yesterday, with his hair meticulously combed.
"Good morning, Miss Feng!"
Feng Qingyi looked at him. "Good morning!"
Xuanyuan Yan stood up from the sofa. Feng Qingyi noticed he was wearing cotton slippers, which seemed a bit out of place with his overall attire.
However, considering he didn't need to go out, she thought it would suffice.
"Is Miss Feng going out?"
"Yes, I'm going to buy breakfast for you."
"Thank you for your trouble, Miss Feng."
"Just wait here until I come back."
Xuanyuan Yan sat back down, watching her hastily departing figure, lost in thought.
He had felt from their previous encounters that she was different from the women in Shengjing. Her manners and behavior weren't particularly refined, but she was pleasing to the eye.
He wondered what kind of extraordinary encounter Yuchuan must have had to meet such an otherworldly woman.
...
At Guanyuan Temple.
Early in the morning, Xuanyuan Xi and Bai Wei saw several young monks searching for something outside their quarters.
Bai Wei approached them. "Young master, what are you looking for?"
"We're responding to the benefactor. The abbot has lost a sacred object, and the entire temple is searching for it. If the benefactor happens to see it, please let us know," the young monk replied.
Bai Wei continued to ask, "May I inquire, young master, what does this sacred object look like? Are there any distinguishing features?"
The young monk shook his head. "The master only said it was a stone. We haven't seen what it looks like specifically."
"A stone?" It seemed strange that a stone could be a sacred object.
The young monk said, "If the benefactor sees it, please inform us."
"We'll keep an eye out," Bai Wei responded.
The young monk searched around the courtyard outside the quarters but found nothing and left.
Xuanyuan Xi spoke slowly, "Bai Wei, we don't have any plans today. Let's help the master look for the sacred object."
"...They didn't even describe it clearly, just saying it's a stone. There are rocks and soil everywhere on this mountain. How would we know which one it is?" It felt like they were being led on a wild goose chase.
Xuanyuan Xi said, "Since it's a sacred object, it must be different from ordinary stones. Let's walk around with them and take a look."
"Alright then!" Bai Wei agreed reluctantly.
The usually quiet Guanyuan Temple was now bustling with activity as everyone searched for the sacred object.
They had turned the entire temple upside down, picking up countless stones, but still hadn't found the one Master Guang'an had lost.
Bai Wei, walking beside Xuanyuan Xi, said, "All the stones in the temple are here now, and we still haven't found it. This must be a hoax."
"Bai Wei, don't speak nonsense," Xuanyuan Xi said sternly.
Bai Wei lowered her head and said nothing more.
However, she was still inwardly grumbling about this master. She hadn't seen him display any real abilities.
Yet the entire Tianqi praised him as if he were some sort of miracle worker, and even the usually rational princess had unwavering faith in him.
Now he had mobilized such a large group of people to look for some stone.
If he really had any powers, couldn't he just divine where the stone was lost? Why did he need so many people searching for so long?
After searching for a day without finding what they wanted, the temple quieted down.
Master Guang'an once again left the temple.
The people in the temple were already used to the abbot's frequent absences and didn't question his whereabouts.
...
At Jing University's cafeteria.
Feng Qingyi packed two meals, preparing to take them back.
Shen Hanyue asked from beside her, "Qingyi, aren't you eating with us?"
"Someone's waiting for me at home," Feng Qingyi replied.
Shen Hanyue asked curiously, "Could it be your boyfriend? Why don't you just invite him over to eat with us?"
"It's not him, it's my boyfriend's friend."
"Male or female?" Qu Jingqiu inquired.
"Male."
"Your boyfriend's friend is at your place now?" That seemed a bit careless.
"He temporarily has nowhere to go, so I'm letting him stay for a while."
Shen Hanyue nudged Qu Jingqiu. "Qingyi, Jingqiu and I will pack our meals and go with you to take a look."
"What are you going for?" Feng Qingyi asked.
Shen Hanyue said, "It's not quite appropriate for a man and woman to be alone together. We'll just accompany you and have a look. Is that okay?"
"...It's fine, let's go together!"
She hoped these two wouldn't frighten him.
Shen Hanyue and Qu Jingqiu followed Feng Qingyi to the villa. When she opened the door, Feng Qingyi didn't see Xuanyuan Yan.
After placing the food on the table, Feng Qingyi looked at Shen Hanyue and Qu Jingqiu. "He might be in his room. Wait here for a moment."
Walking to the guest room door, Feng Qingyi knocked.
Xuanyuan Yan quickly opened the door. "Miss Feng, you're back."
He had changed back into his own clothes, dressed in white, with a face as refined as jade.
"Your clothes?"
Xuanyuan Yan said, "The laundry machine in Miss Feng's house is truly miraculous. The clothes came out already dry."
"It's already noon now. I bought you some food, and two of my friends have come as well. If they say anything strange later, don't take it to heart."
Xuanyuan Yan nodded, "Alright, I understand."
"Then let's go downstairs!" Feng Qingyi walked in front.
Xuanyuan Yan followed Feng Qingyi to the dining room, where he saw her two friends.
Shen Hanyue stared at Xuanyuan Yan, completely mesmerized. Feng Qingyi couldn't bear to watch and patted her. "Hurry up and eat."
"Hello, handsome! I'm Shen Hanyue, Qingyi's friend. What's your name?"
He was much more handsome than those young idols she chased after. She wondered what he ate growing up.
Xuanyuan Yan glanced at Feng Qingyi, then looked at Shen Hanyue. "Hello, Miss Shen. I am Xuanyuan Yan."
"Xuanyuan, that's quite an uncommon surname these days," Qu Jingqiu remarked.
Feng Qingyi helpfully made the introduction: "This is also my friend, Qu Jingqiu."
"Miss Qu, it's a pleasure to meet you," Xuanyuan Yan greeted her politely.
Qu Jingqiu smiled at him and said, "It's nice to meet you too."
After the introductions were complete, everyone lowered their heads and began eating.
Shen Hanyue, who was usually talkative and lively, was uncharacteristically silent today, and even her eating pace had slowed considerably.
