"I love her and spoil her because I want her to be carefree and happy, not to put pressure on her."

"Why?"

Su Xiajing was a little surprised. "He let you call him Master even though you never formally became his disciple?"

"Exactly. He wouldn't let me become his disciple, but he let me call him Master. It's weird."

Tang Tang had puzzled over it for three lifetimes without figuring it out.

Whenever she asked, the answer was that the time wasn't right...

Su Xiajing said, "...Then it seems Taoist Master Yunlong really does like you."

"Yeah, he likes me quite a lot."

After that, Tang Tang told Su Xiajing a little about how the group had gone out to eat and drink after returning.

It was supposed to be a mother-daughter chat, but throughout the meal, Tang Tang did most of the talking while Su Xiajing listened quietly, occasionally chiming in.

"Mom."

After setting down her bowl and chopsticks, Tang Tang held her cup, idly rubbing it with her fingers. "My brothers and sisters said they want to come over and make cookies again."

"Of course."

Su Xiajing agreed without hesitation. "What else do you want to make? I'll get the ingredients ready."

"We don't know yet."

Tang Tang thought for a moment. "They all want different things. Everyone wants to make their favorites, and whenever I ask, they start arguing."

"Then have them write down everything they want to eat, and take turns making them. How does that sound?"

"Can we make all of them?"

"Of course. As long as you enjoy it, you can make as much as you want."

"Okay, I'll tell them."

Tang Tang fetched her phone and relayed Su Xiajing's words to the group chat.

It was past ten, but aside from the twins, none of them had gone to bed yet. Before long, they had each sent in their favorite treats.

Su Xiajing noted