Chapter 514: Time to Collect Rice
The next day.
The entire Sang family.
Zhe Sang Town.
Demon Cultivators, Holy Kingdom, Myriad Thunder Abyss, Sword Flower Palace, Floating Splendor Commerce.
The entire human realm.
All the trending headlines were occupied by “Daughter of Sang Zhe Descends.”
Everyone was focused on this little baby born with endless love from the world.
In the Sang residence, banquets nearly filled the entire small town, everywhere decorated as if it were the New Year.
At the wine table, Long Xiao was already a bit drunk, complaining while drinking with the three leaders of the demon clan:
“You guys haven’t seen it… that child is just too adorable! Just one look makes my heart melt!”
“Thinking back to when Huan’er was born, I was equally thrilled. You haven’t seen Zhang Xiaoying’s father, his grin was almost touching the heavens, what a face!”
“I just wonder when Huan’er will have one too, so I can experience the joy of being a grandparent.” Long Xiao was both envious and frustrated.
The three clan leaders went silent, only Long Mother reproached from the side:
“You old dragon, always pushing Huan’er. If you pressure her too much, she won’t have children with Sang Zhe, and then see what you do!”
“No children?” Long Xiao exploded in anger, startling the three clan leaders who hurriedly blocked him, fearing he might cause a ruckus in his drunken state.
However, Long Xiao stood up and only said one thing.
“If they don’t have children, I’ll kneel in front of Sang Zhe, crying and begging him to have one with my daughter!”
He spoke with such conviction, his loud voice could be heard by all the guests at Sang residence.
Long Mother: “…”
The three clan leaders: “…”
This is our demon clan leader, do you have such a leader?
At this moment, the main hall of the Sang family was bustling with guests coming to present gifts for the little baby.
Sang Zhe was exhausted just trying to deal with everyone, and finally, with the help of Long Huan and Tang Yubbing, he barely managed to steal a moment to go to the backyard for a drink.
At this point, the head of Fusa Pavilion hurried over, saying softly: “Young Master Sang, our president ordered me to bring a gift.”
“Don’t mention the gift first,” Sang Zhe retorted impatiently, “Where has your president run off to? How can you not see her during such a big event?”
“About that…” The leader looked troubled and smiled awkwardly, “The president might be busy with business lately…”
“Bullshit. She said she’d definitely be here and even wanted to be the godmother!” Sang Zhe scoffed. “I tried to call her, she didn’t pick up, you try.”
The leader had no choice but to call Bai Ming in front of him.
Thinking it wouldn’t connect, to his surprise, Bai Ming’s first words were: “Give the phone to Sang Zhe.”
“Yo, what’s up with you? Your kid is born, and you still aren’t there? Are you that busy?”
“Don’t call me that.” Bai Ming replied impatiently, “If it weren’t for me, who knows if your child would even be born.”
“By the way,” Sang Zhe suddenly became interested, “How did you know the child would need a C-section?”
“Better safe than sorry. I prepared over eighty plans for the birth.”
Bai Ming said proudly, “Even if the child turns out to be a meatball, I guarantee both mother and child will be safe.”
“……If a meatball comes out, I’ll fly to Lingzhou and kick your butt.”
Instinctively covering his rear, Bai Ming glared at Sang Zhe with a snort.
“Although I can’t be there in person, the gift has been delivered.”
“What did you send?” Sang Zhe received a small ring and turned it over.
“This ring can act like a bank card. You can shop or withdraw money without conditions from Floating Splendor Commerce.”
Bai Ming said nonchalantly: “No limit on shopping, can withdraw up to fifty billion.”
Sang Zhe’s hand trembled, nearly dropping the ring.
“H-h-how much?”
“More than you need to know.” Bai Ming glared at him, “This is a gift for Little Ying You. Only she can use it, don’t use it randomly.”
“Why separate mine from hers? Isn’t what’s mine also hers?”
“You dare use this ring once, and it’ll be permanently locked.”
Sang Zhe could only pout and put the ring away.
“Thanks. I didn’t expect such an extravagant gift from you.”
“Of course.” Bai Ming huffed, “I like babies more than you all.”
“What do you mean, you have a copper refining obsession?”
“…You might as well die.”
After hanging up on Bai Ming, Sang Zhe played with the ring for a while.
One can’t help but say, Bai Ming is indeed impressive.
Indeed, Floating Splendor Commerce is generous.
All shops free for shopping? That’s too outrageous!
One must know that the entire immortal cultivation sector’s product market is practically monopolized by Floating Splendor Commerce.
Doesn’t that mean his daughter can enjoy all the world’s luxuries as soon as she’s born?
What a generous godmother.
Sang Zhe happily tucked the ring away when a gentle voice floated from behind:
“Is Little Ying You asleep?”
“She’s asleep.” Sang Zhe turned and smiled, “Thanks for last night, Sister Gu.”
“What do you mean?”
Gu Yingmian gave him an affectionate glare: “We’re all family here; I care about Little Ying just as much as you.”
“Enough chit-chat, I have a gift for Little Ying You too.”
Sang Zhe knew the best gift from Sword Flower Palace was a sword.
“This sword will bear Little Ying You’s name.”
Gu Yingmian summoned a light but exquisite jade sword from her sleeve and said softly: “This is one of the top three immortal swords from the deepest part of the Sword Vault.”
“No one has ever used it before; I usually wouldn’t even dare take it out.”
“But if it’s for Little Ying You, I won’t mind at all.”
Sang Zhe accepted the sword gratefully.
“I wonder if she’ll inherit her father’s swordsmanship and create an even more stunning sword intent than he does.”
As he looked at Gu Yingmian’s enchanting eyes, Sang Zhe suddenly whispered:
“Sister Gu, if you think so, why don’t we hurry up and have one ourselves? Our combined sword talents should be the strongest.”
Gu Yingmian’s cheeks flushed slightly as she playfully flicked his nose.
“Cheeky.”
“Since you know it, why not put in some effort?”
Sang Zhe laughed and wrapped his arms around Gu Yingmian’s waist, kissing her softly.
Just when he was getting into it, a jealous voice interrupted: “Oh, looks like I came at a bad time.”
“No, you came at just the right time.”
Sang Zhe casually pulled the jealous Huo Ningxue into his embrace and whispered, “Your Majesty has come to present a gift for the baby too?”
“Pfft, seeing the look on the child’s father being all cozy with women, I thought he didn’t need gifts anymore.”
Huo Ningxue snorted, revealing a golden seal: “This seal is a national treasure from the royal treasury. It was made by my great-grandfather’s generation. Seeing this seal is like seeing the emperor.”
“This seal is for Little Ying You, and from now on, she can mobilize the Tianlang Wei of the Holy Kingdom.”
Sang Zhe couldn’t help but chuckle, saying softly: “That’s a bit too much. What does a little baby need with the Tianlang Wei?”
“What do you know?”
Huo Ningxue rolled her eyes at him: “You all are busy every day, probably don’t have time to accompany Little Ying You. Shouldn’t we find her some companions?”
“Imagine, I gift her dozens of Tianlang Wei to play house and ride horses; the child won’t be bored, right?”
Sang Zhe: “……Have you considered how the Tianlang Wei would feel?”
“Being able to play with Little Ying You is a blessing for them.”
Huo Ningxue pouted: “I wanted to play with Little Ying You too… can’t even leave the palace.”
In the end, it’s just you who wants to play!
Sang Zhe was speechless when he suddenly heard Long Huan call out: “Husband, Li Shanyan and Xu Yourong are here to bring gifts for the baby!”
So he hurriedly said goodbye to Gu Yingmian and Huo Ningxue, rushing to the front hall again.
Xu Yourong and Li Shanyan were already waiting there with a box.
“Congratulations, Young Friend Sang. Mother and child are safe.”
“A small gift for your daughter, just our heartfelt intention.”
Sang Zhe took the box, snorting: “Nice math, two people send one gift, can save some cash.”
Xu Yourong smiled awkwardly, while Li Shanyan’s corner twitched: “Let’s not be ridiculous.”
“It’s already generous of me to give a gift. With your paltry salaries, you can’t even buy half a bag of roasted seeds.”
“This is the best we could do after racking our brains.”
Sang Zhe opened the box.
And then he froze.
…It was a whisk.
Sang Zhe suddenly noticed that Li Shanyan’s whisk was gone.
“This item has accompanied me for over 794 years.”
Li Shanyan looked nostalgic: “It has absorbed a lot of spiritual energy and can even protect its owner on its own.”
“Letting Little Ying You keep it as a plush toy is also nice.”
“Isn’t this a bit too precious?” Sang Zhe felt a bit embarrassed, “You’ve carried it for so long; it must have sentimental value. Shouldn’t you keep it for Baby—”
“No problem.”
Li Shanyan’s gaze was old yet kind.
“In this world, after all, it belongs to the young.”
“Right now, it’s yours. In the future, it’ll be Little Ying You’s.”
“Rather than letting it rot with an old man, it’s better to let it share some vitality with the young.”
“Old friend…” Sang Zhe was moved.
“I’ve been too harsh on you before, overexploiting you.”
“In the future, I’ll upgrade your treatment a little!”
Li Shanyan grinned even brighter.
“Only nine working hours a day, a raise of one hundred bucks a month, and a day-and-a-half of annual leave.”
“…Don’t push me to curse you.”
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Walking past the garden, Sang Zhe noticed Yan Rouwan looking around, seemingly waiting for a while.
So he approached her, speaking softly: “Senior Sister Yan?”
“Ah. You finally came.”
Yan Rouwan said softly: “I promised you before, as a gift for Little Ying You…”
She slowly took out a pure white feather from her pocket.
Sang Zhe accepted the Zang Jian immortal feather, sincerely saying: “Thank you, Senior Sister Yan. I will cherish it for Little Ying You.”
“Mm.”
Yan Rouwan smiled quietly.
“Last night I was really scared. Seeing Little Ying in so much pain made me heartbroken too.”
“It’s okay, it’s all over now.” Sang Zhe glanced into the inner room, “She’s already asleep.”
“I really admire her.”
Yan Rouwan whispered admiringly: “Becoming a mother can grant someone such incredible strength.”
“I admire Little Ying… and feel a bit envious.”
Her voice slowed.
Sang Zhe listened carefully.
But until the end, Yan Rouwan still looked down, not speaking.
Nearby, Jiao Jiao and Hei Xia meowed angrily at her feet.
“Ah, sorry.”
Yan Rouwan laughed awkwardly: “You’re busy, I shouldn’t have kept you.”
“Don’t let me interrupt you. You go ahead.”
Sang Zhe nodded, took a few steps, then suddenly halted:
“Senior Sister Yan.”
Yan Rouwan trembled slightly.
“After Little Ying You’s full moon feast.”
“Would you be willing to go out with me for a while?”
“Out?” Yan Rouwan looked up, puzzled, “Where to?”
“On a trip.”
Sang Zhe said with a light smile, his gaze soft towards Yan Rouwan.
At that moment.
Yan Rouwan heard her heart skip a beat.
“…Mm.”
“I promise you.” She lowered her gaze shyly.
Sang Zhe clasped his fists and quickly walked towards the backyard.
Yan Rouwan stood there in a daze, even forgetting to pick up the two meowing cats at her feet.
Her gaze lingered on the direction Sang Zhe had left, her beautiful eyes lost in thought.
After a long time, she couldn’t help but show a joy-filled expression, as if a girl in love.
“A trip alone with Sang Zhe?” Her lips curled slightly, sweetly whispering to herself.
“What should I do? I’m so excited.”
