"Really, nothing?" Yue Lan stared at Gu Xiyue, seeking confirmation once again.
She too hoped there was nothing amiss, but if the two girls really didn’t get along, or if there was some misunderstanding, she wanted to be able to mediate.
Otherwise, if they truly clashed in the future, between her master and her apprentice, she wouldn’t know whom to support.
"Nothing," Gu Xiyue added another stick to the fire and replied softly.
Upon hearing this, Yue Lan nodded, temporarily believing her words, "That’s good if there’s nothing."
Gu Xiyue buried her head and continued reading the material on her cellphone.
"Whether you acknowledge this ’Little Master’ or not, she has indeed taught me how to make Phoenix Sleep Fragrance, and now I am passing that knowledge on to you, which is no different from learning from her. I know you’re reserved and don’t like initiating interactions with others, but I hope you two can get along well," Yue Lan said earnestly to Gu Xiyue.
Upon hearing this, Gu Xiyue’s hand tightened around her cellphone, and she glanced sideways at Yue Lan.
Seeing her reaction, Yue Lan continued, "You know what I’m like; I’m not someone who enjoys socializing either. But her... she is truly worth making friends with."
"Initially, I did shamelessly force my way into apprenticeship just to learn how to make the Phoenix Sleep Fragrance, but later..." As she spoke, Yue Lan’s expression became distant, and she slightly lifted her head to glance at the moon above, "Later, I realized that she really makes a good teacher."
"Now, I truly regard her as my master from the bottom of my heart."
After finishing her speech, Yue Lan gave a gentle smile and turned her gaze to Gu Xiyue, "Yueyue, she’s really a nice girl, and I believe that if you two get to know each other better, you’ll certainly become good friends."
Gu Xiyue did not speak, maintaining her posture while looking at Yue Lan.
Seeing her , Yue Lan suddenly shook her head, "Forget it, it’s up to you, nothing is more important than your happiness." With those words, she reached out and gently ruffled Gu Xiyue’s hair, "As long as you live happily, that’s all that matters."
Gu Xiyue stared at Yue Lan for a few seconds, and after what seemed like a long time, she finally spoke in a cool tone, "You’re acting very strange today."
"Am I?" Yue Lan blinked innocently, refusing to admit it.
Indeed, she had been more talkative today.
Having already decided to get involved in the Yun Family’s grievances and conflicts, the future held increased risk.
She feared that should an accident suddenly happen to her without getting a chance to say everything, it would be too regrettable.
Of course, she would never tell Gu Xiyue this, so as not to worry her.
"You... you haven’t contracted some incurable disease, have you?" Gu Xiyue asked, sounding somewhat suspicious, and as she spoke, she reached out to grab Yue Lan’s wrist to take her pulse.
Was this disciple really so close?
After a while, Gu Xiyue finished taking the pulse, "Aren’t you quite healthy?"
"This girl, can’t you wish your master a little well?" Yue Lan said, poking Gu Xiyue’s forehead with her index finger.
Gu Xiyue leaned her head back to dodge Yue Lan’s finger, added another stick to the fire, and then spoke in a clear, cool voice, "Don’t worry, as long as she doesn’t become my enemy by choice, we will live in peace."
Yue Lan sighed softly, "All right then, as long as you two don’t have conflict, I won’t interfere anymore."
Gu Xiyue’s gaze fell on the fire pit, she watched the dancing flames intently, silent for a long time, and then, suddenly turning her head, she asked, "Do you know what she likes?"