Chapter 4: Daddy is So Stubborn

Was the mission really that easy?

Ye Xiuxiu was completely confused. She had no idea what she had done to complete it. Why did it end so suddenly?

She looked down at her empty bowl of baby food, then glanced at her second sister, Ye Ruyan's, bowl. There was still half of it left.

"Could it be... I'm better at eating than my second sister?"

That was unbelievable!

She had planned to compete with Ye Ruyan, but before she could even do anything, the mission was already over.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, half a year had gone by.

Now, Ye Xiuxiu was two years old. Even though she was still a tiny child, she could walk on her own, taking small but steady steps.

With two cute buns on her round head and an adorable little face, everyone in the Ye family adored her—whether they were servants or noblemen.

Especially the handsome young men, who couldn't resist picking her up and kissing her chubby, soft cheeks. Ye Xiuxiu happily returned their affection with sweet little kisses.

However, there was one person she didn't like being close to—her own father, Ye Qingping.

It was because of the black beard on his chin. Every time he kissed her, it made her face itch and sting a little.

She really didn't like it!

But the more she complained, the more Ye Qingping hugged and kissed her. Every time this happened, she would think to herself:

"Daddy is so stubborn!"

Finding a Teacher

In the room, Bai Qingxia and Liu Yuesong sat on either side of Ye Qingping.

Ye Qingping had several wives, but only Bai Qingxia and Liu Yuesong had given birth to children. Since high-level cultivators had a harder time having kids, their daughters, Ye Xiuxiu and Ye Ruyan, were precious.

Bai Qingxia spoke up, "Xiuxiu and Ruyan are already two years old. Should we start looking for a teacher for them?"

Liu Yuesong nodded. "It's about time."

Even though young children learn cultivation faster, starting too early could harm their growth. There was even a case in history where a boy named Lin Daiyu started body training at two years old, and as a result, he stayed small forever, always looking like a toddler.

That's why most children only begin body training at six years old. Before that, they usually study with teachers who help them learn to read, write, and develop good character.

Hearing this, Ye Qingping agreed. "You're right. We should find a good teacher."

"What about He Pingsheng?" Bai Qingxia suggested.

He Pingsheng was an expert in Confucianism and Taoism, a cultivator in the Spiritualization Stage, and known for being upright and virtuous. He would be the perfect teacher.

But there was a problem—He Pingsheng was famous for being difficult to hire.

Bai Qingxia hesitated. "He's not easy to invite. Do you think he'll agree?"

Ye Qingping wasn't worried at all. He smirked confidently and said, "Leave it to me. No matter the cost, I'll make sure he comes."

The Next Morning

News spread that Ye Qingping was looking for a teacher, and by dawn, an elderly man with a white beard arrived at the Ye family's doorstep.

But instead of being hard to persuade, He Pingsheng looked excited—almost as if he had gained a huge opportunity.

When he saw Ye Qingping, he respectfully quickened his pace, bowed deeply, and said, "Junior He Pingsheng greets Master Ye!"

It was strange to see an old man bowing to a middle-aged man, but neither of them found it odd.

Ye Qingping took a sip of tea and smiled. "I've heard people say it's harder to invite you than to ascend to heaven."

Hearing this, He Pingsheng nearly panicked.

"That's nonsense! Don't believe those rumors, Master Ye. I'm actually very easygoing."

Ye Qingping smirked but didn't respond.

As a cultivator in the Fusion Stage, he was far stronger than He Pingsheng, who was only in the Spiritualization Stage. There was a huge gap between their levels.

For someone like He Pingsheng, being invited to teach Ye Qingping's daughters was a once-in-a-lifetime honor.

Soon, Ye Xiuxiu and Ye Ruyan arrived, meeting their first teacher for the first time.

Ye Xiuxiu curiously examined the old man, especially the glowing system screen in front of her.

[Your teacher, He Pingsheng, has heard of your return to the Ye family. Even though you were once foolish, he still remembers you fondly. Now, let him see how much you've changed.]

[Mission reward: ...]

(End of Chapter)