"Then make sure you supervise him well in the future, let him do his job properly," Tianmiao continued with a smile, "Make him strive to be an outstanding employee. After all, he’s not alone, he has a family to support."
"Yes, yes, you’re absolutely right," Bai Ze nodded repeatedly.
...
Later, after Zhang Qiang ascended and became an employee of the Heavenly Dao Office, he finally understood what Bai Ze meant back then by ’take care of yourself’ and ’goodbye.’ The Heavenly Dao Office gained another dedicated employee. To support his family, Zhang Qiang worked very hard, especially since Xu Yuxi, who ascended with him, was pretty laid-back and then became pregnant with a little one. Zhang Qiang’s responsibility to support the family was huge indeed.
The Sect Master of the Xuanli Sect looked on with tears of joy. His unruly son had returned, bringing back a daughter-in-law, and then they ascended together, becoming the first and second ascenders in the Cultivation World. Xuanli Sect became a leading force in the Cultivation World. His son had matured, and the thought warmed his old heart. Who knows how abundantly his son lives after ascension? By reading the journals his son left behind, the Sect Master believed he would have his day of ascension too.
Three hundred years later, the Sect Master of the Xuanli Sect also ascended.
As soon as he ascended, his son came to greet him.
What filial piety!
The Sect Master of the Xuanli Sect felt tears of joy welling up again.
Even though his son ascended before him, his emotions were complicated. A bit of a bruise to his pride but also a great source of pride.
"Dad, sign this. Then I’ll tell you some good news," Zhang Qiang approached with a big smile.
"Huh?" The Sect Master was momentarily stunned, but trusting his son, he signed the document in his son’s hand without a second thought. He had completely forgotten about the concept of ’dad pits,’ which can be understood as both a noun and a verb.
"You’re going to have a grandson, but he’s not born yet. Still in Yuxi’s belly. And, well, lately, I’ve been under a lot of work pressure, so with your help, I think I’ll have the time to go back and spend a bit more time with Yuxi," Zhang Qiang grinned, "I’m now a team leader, and I’ve finally realized that being a dad isn’t easy. Dad, you’ve had it rough before."
"What? What?" The Sect Master of the Xuanli Sect was first overwhelmed with joy and relief, his son had finally matured. But some things he couldn’t quite understand. What work pressure? What team leader?
"In any case, Dad, let’s both do our best!" Zhang Qiang said happily.
Later, the Sect Master of the Xuanli Sect chased Zhang Qiang around the yard three times. That was after he also became an employee of the Heavenly Dao Office, busy and disoriented. But seeing Xu Yuxi’s growing belly made it all feel worthwhile. Once the little one is born, he absolutely won’t let this couple take care of it. Look at these unreliable two; the child’s not even born yet, and they’ve given it the nickname ’Little Lazyfish?’ Can such a name be given to his grandchild? Absolutely not.
Bai Ze lay in the courtyard, watching the Sect Master of the Xuanli Sect point at Zhang Qiang’s nose as he admonished him. Bai Ze yawned and closed his eyes. He liked humans; being with them was very comfortable.
Xu Yuxi sat on a soft chair under the eaves, recalling encountering Tianmiao after her ascension.
"Lord Tianmiao!" Xu Yuxi greeted happily.
"Oh, it’s you, Xu Yuxi," Tianmiao smiled.
"You still remember me." Xu Yuxi became even happier.
"Did your wish come true?" Tianmiao asked with a smile.
"It did, it did. Thank you, Lord Tianmiao. I am now very happy and content," Xu Yuxi beamed, "And I’ll continue to be this happy and content."
"That’s great," Tianmiao smiled, and soon bid her farewell. She was very busy and had to proceed to the next Great World to complete her tasks.