By then, whether Yuan Liu'er blamed him or not would no longer matter.
"In this world, many things do not go as one wishes. Seeking peace of mind is enough."
Not long after, Ma Liangcai returned, looking as usual. Upon receiving Yuan Liu'er's message, he hurried to the inner hall. Just as he was about to bow in greeting, he heard Chen Yi say in a stern tone, "Kneel!"
Ma Liangcai froze. Seeing his expression, he quickly fell to his knees. "S-Shopkeeper, you..."
"What, even now, are you unwilling to call me Master?"
"M-Master?" Ma Liangcai looked at him in astonishment. Upon seeing a somewhat helpless smile appear on Chen Yi's face, he finally realized what was happening and loudly cried out, "Master above, please accept your disciple's bow!"
Chen Yi frowned. "Keep your voice down. Are you afraid the people outside won't hear you?"
"Shopkeeper—no, Master, your disciple knows his mistake, hehe..."
